Former Ipswich and England striker Paul Mariner has died aged 68, his household introduced on Saturday. The 35-times capped Mariner, who gained the 1978 FA Cup and 1981 UEFA Cup with Ipswich, had been battling mind most cancers. “We regretfully inform you that Paul handed away peacefully on July 9 surrounded by his household, after a quick battle with mind most cancers,” his household mentioned in an announcement.
Former Premier League aspect Ipswich, now in English soccer’s third tier, paid tribute to their former talisman.
“We’re devastated to listen to the news of the passing of City legend Paul Mariner on the age of 68. The ideas of everybody at #itfc are with Paul’s household and pals at this unhappy time,” the membership mentioned in a tweet.
We’re devastated to listen to the news of the passing of City legend Paul Mariner on the age of 68.
The ideas of everybody at #itfc are with Paul’s household and pals at this unhappy time.
Thanks, Paul. pic.twitter.com/NpfEuDsWTa
— Ipswich City FC (@IpswichTown) July 10, 2021
Mariner scored 13 instances for England — together with within the opening 3-1 win over France on the 1982 World Cup.
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“We’re unhappy to have discovered that Paul Mariner, who made 35 appearances for the #ThreeLions, has handed away on the age of 68,” tweeted the England crew.
“Mariner represented England between 1977 and 1985, scoring 13 objectives. Our ideas and sympathies are together with his household, pals and former golf equipment.”
We’re unhappy to have discovered that Paul Mariner, who made 35 appearances for the #ThreeLions, has handed away on the age of 68.
Mariner represented England between 1977 and 1985, scoring 13 objectives.
Our ideas and sympathies are together with his household, pals and former golf equipment. pic.twitter.com/kusQZYmVs4
— England (@England) July 10, 2021
Mariner, who additionally performed for Arsenal, subsequently managed Plymouth and Toronto FC in Canada.
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