20 Facts About Don Howe

Donald Howe was an English football player, coach, manager and pundit.

Don Howe went on to manage sides West Brom, Arsenal, Galatasaray, Queens Park Rangers and Coventry City.

Don Howe was a successful coach and has been described as one of the most influential figures of the English footballing game.

Don Howe was born in the Springfield area of Wolverhampton in 1935 and spent his secondary education at St Peter's Collegiate School.

Don Howe joined the West Bromwich Albion ground staff after leaving school, joining the club as a youth player in December 1950.

Don Howe turned professional in November 1952, but did not make his debut until 1955, against Everton.

Don Howe was signed by Billy Wright's Arsenal in 1964, and was made club captain.

Arsenal won the Double in 1971 with Don Howe playing a crucial role.

Don Howe then joined Leeds United as a coach, later becoming assistant manager under Jimmy Armfield, before moving on to manage Turkish club Galatasaray in 1975.

Don Howe rejoined Arsenal in 1977 as head coach, under Terry Neill.

Don Howe's coaching expertise earned him a great deal of credit for Wimbledon's cup triumph.

In early 1992, Don Howe assisted Barry Fry with defensive work at Barnet.

Don Howe returned to Arsenal in 1997 as part of the Academy setup wherein as the head youth coach.

Don Howe played in the 1958 FIFA World Cup, and won 23 caps.

Don Howe became part of the England national team's coaching setup in 1981, working under Ron Greenwood.

When Greenwood retired a year later, Don Howe continued to work for the national team under new manager Bobby Robson.

Don Howe became assistant for England under Terry Venables from January 1994 to June 1996, finishing with England's semi final appearance as host nation at Euro 96.

Don Howe retired from coaching in the summer of 2003 after more than 30 years.

Don Howe occasionally wrote as a pundit for the BBC Sport website.

Don Howe held a regular column in the official Arsenal magazine.