Howard Wilkinson leads tributes to former Sheffield Wednesday advisor Glenn Roeder

Roeder played for QPR and Newcastle, worked as a coach under Glenn Hoddle with England and managed the West Ham, the Magpies, Gillingham, Watford and Norwich.

While in charge at West Ham in April 2003 Roeder, who had led the club to a seventh-placed finish the season before, was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

He had to undergo surgery and a period of recovery before returning to the dugout in July of the same year.

Roeder spent eight months at Hillsborough in 2015, working as an advisor to owner Dejphon Chansiri.

The Owls said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former advisor Glenn Roeder, aged 65.

“Glenn will be missed by all the football family. RIP.”

League Managers Association chairman Howard Wilkinson said: “A cultured defender as a player, he managed with a studious style and was always generous with his time and ideas.

“Glenn was such an unassuming, kind gentleman who demonstrated lifelong dedication to the game. Not one to court headlines, his commitment and application to his work at all levels warrants special mention.

“Football has lost a great servant today and our sincere condolences go to Glenn’s family and friends.”