Former Leeds United teammates Paul Reaney and John Hendrie have paid heartfelt tributes to their late colleague Terry Yorath, describing him as a "massive, massive loss" to the sport. The former Welsh international midfielder played for Leeds from 1976 until his death in 2022, making over 400 appearances for the club.
Reaney, who also played alongside Yorath at Leeds, described him as a "brilliant" player and said their partnership on the pitch was "unbeatable". He praised Yorath's vision, passing range, and ability to control the tempo of the game. Hendrie, meanwhile, hailed Yorath as one of the greatest players in Leeds history, saying his legacy will live on through the club's young academy players.
Both Reaney and Hendrie also shared fond memories of their time playing with Yorath at Leeds, recalling his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. They praised him for being a true role model, both on and off the pitch, and for leaving an indelible mark on the club.
Yorath's passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from his former teammates, friends, and fans, with many remembering his tireless work ethic, humility, and passion for the game. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him, but his legacy as one of the greatest players in Leeds United history will continue to inspire future generations of footballers.
Reaney, who also played alongside Yorath at Leeds, described him as a "brilliant" player and said their partnership on the pitch was "unbeatable". He praised Yorath's vision, passing range, and ability to control the tempo of the game. Hendrie, meanwhile, hailed Yorath as one of the greatest players in Leeds history, saying his legacy will live on through the club's young academy players.
Both Reaney and Hendrie also shared fond memories of their time playing with Yorath at Leeds, recalling his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. They praised him for being a true role model, both on and off the pitch, and for leaving an indelible mark on the club.
Yorath's passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from his former teammates, friends, and fans, with many remembering his tireless work ethic, humility, and passion for the game. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him, but his legacy as one of the greatest players in Leeds United history will continue to inspire future generations of footballers.
400 appearances is crazy! I remember when 200 was considered a lot, lol. Anyway, Terry Yorath sounds like an amazing player and person... I mean, you can't make up that kind of stuff on the pitch. His passion for the game is still inspiring fans today, which is awesome. I'm sure his legacy will live on through the young academy players at Leeds United 
. 400+ games for Leeds is insane, what a legend! Reaney and Hendrie's tributes are spot on, he was the complete package - vision, passing range, control... that partnership with him was like oil & water, unstoppable 
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what a legend terry yorath was... so under the radar nowdays, but from what i've read about him, he was literally a genius on the pitch 
400 appearances for leeds is insane! and to think his legacy will live on through the young academy players at the club is just amazing 
it's moments like these that remind me why i love football so much... all those behind-the-scenes stories about his humility, dedication, and enthusiasm... what a role model 
. And it's not just about what he did on the pitch, but also who he was as a person. The tributes from his teammates and fans show that he had an energy and enthusiasm that radiated off the field too 
. It makes you think about how much we miss when someone like that leaves us, but at the same time, their legacy is what keeps them alive in our hearts. It's like... even though Yorath is no longer with us physically, his spirit lives on through the next gen of players and fans who are inspired by him 
. I'm not surprised to hear that he was a true role model both on and off the pitch, Yorath seemed like someone who genuinely cared about the game and the people around him 
... what a legend on & off the pitch he was 
. but yeah, its def hard 2 believe he's gone 
. what a loss 4 leeds united & football in general 