Early Day Motion·EDM 2586

Commemoration of Terry Yorath

12 January 202620 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Carolyn Harris

Labour — Neath and Swansea East

Motion Text

That this House commemorates the life and achievements of former Wales midfielder, captain and manager Terry Yorath; acknowledges his accomplishments at club level for Leeds United, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur; recognises his 59 international appearances for Wales, 42 of them as Captain; remembers his commitment to the sport and to the clubs that he managed: Bradford City, Swansea City, Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday; celebrates his achievements as manager of the Welsh team from 1989 to 1994; and pays tribute to him as a football giant and the proudest of Welshmen.