The former Manchester City and Wrexham goalkeeper Steve Fleet died at the age of 87 after a battle against cancer.
Another of his former clubs, Stockport County, announced the news of his death on Wednesday.
Fleet, born in Salford, began his football trip as a school with Bolton Wanderers before signing as an fan with Man City in 1953.
His career then saw him play for Wrexham and then Stockport, where he was part of the team that won the fourth division title in 1967.
After a brief return to the city, he finished his days of play with Altrincham before making the transition to training.
He became a respected youth coach, spending 25 years in Man City.
Fleet also played a training role in Stockport, where he broke briefly as a caregiver manager.
He also trained abroad in the early 1980s, when he handled Akranes and then IBV in Iceland.
Stockport confirmed Fleet's death in a club statement, calling him a “county hero” and praising his dedication to the game.
“Steve was a very dear and respected person, who gave so much to help the races of numerous players,” said a club spokesman.
'He remained active until very recently, when he was diagnosed with pancreas and liver cancer. All in Edgeley Park send our deepest condolences to their son Wesley, his broader family and all his friends at this sad time.
The taxes have also arrived from another place, with the Association of Players of Man City, once a blue, which also responds.
In a shared statement on social networks, once a blue said: 'With great sadness we have to tell him about the death of another former city player, Steve Fleet.
'Our thoughts are with Steve's family and friends. I was really committed to our football club. God bless Steve.