Leeds United have led the tributes to their former goalkeeper Gary Sprake, who died on Wednesday at the age of 71.
A member of Don Revie’s Leeds side which won the First Division title in 1969, Sprake went on to play for Birmingham at the end of his career and won 37 caps for Wales.
“It is with immense sadness that today Leeds United Football Club learnt of the passing of former goalkeeper, Gary Sprake at the age of 71,” read a statement from Leeds. “All the players, management and staff at Leeds United sends its condolences and support to the Sprake family at this difficult time.
“Gary played over 500 times during an 11-year period for Leeds United, of which the club won the Second Division (1963-64) and First Division (1968-69) titles, in addition to the League Cup (1968) and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups (1968 & 1971).
“As a mark of respect, we will be holding a minute’s applause ahead of kick-off at next Tuesday’s EFL Cup game against Norwich City.”
Swansea-born Sprake made over 500 appearances for the club and also won a Second Division winners’ medal, a League Cup and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups during his 11-year stint at Elland Road.
