BBC · Mar 8, 2022
Former Everton manager Gordon Lee dies aged 87
Gordon Lee managed Port Vale before moving on to Everton later in his careerFormer Everton manager Gordon Lee has died at the age of 87.
Lee was in charge at Everton from 1977 to 1981, reaching a League Cup final, two FA Cup semi-finals and two top-four finishes in the First Division.
The former Shrewsbury Town player also managed Port Vale for six years and had spells with Newcastle and Blackburn.
"Gordon loved to give young players an opportunity," Kevin Ratcliffe, who was handed his Everton debut by Lee, told the club's website.
The former captain added: "I will forever be grateful that he gave me mine at Everton.