The last two English managers to win the English top flight (not Premier League, never Premier League) are two Howards, Wilkinson and Kendall.
The latter died this morning aged 69.
Having won a League title with Everton as a player back in 1970, Kendall managed them to their next two championship wins in 1985 and 1987.
On the 1970 team, he was one third of the dynamic midfield trio including Alan Ball and Colin Harvey. They were dubbed the Holy Trinity. Along with the goals of centre forward Joe Royle (another future Everton manager), they were instrumental in guiding Everton to the title.
His Everton side of the 1980s also won the FA Cup in 1984 and the Cup Winners Cup in 1985. Unfortunately, they never got a shot at the European Cup.
As a mark of respect, there will be a tribute to Howard Kendall before kick-off and both teams will wear black armbands.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 17, 2015
Devastating news about Howard Kendall can't believe it #legend — Jason MCATEER (@MCATEER4) October 17, 2015
Very very sad news about Howard Kendall. total respect for him as a player manager and person. Fantastic character. Be sadly missed.A legend
— Kenneth Dalglish (@kennethdalglish) October 17, 2015
Gutted to hear the news of Howard Kendall's passing away.Had many of great laughs with the great http://t.co/2jmKz2Sjx0
— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) October 17, 2015
Saddened to hear that Howard Kendall has passed away. Brilliantly managed the best club side I ever played for at Everton. Great bloke #RIP
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 17, 2015
So sad to here the news of Howard Kendall's passing. Had some great chats with him reminiscing about @Everton & @pnefc #RIPHowardKendall
— Kevin Kilbane (@kdkilbane77) October 17, 2015
