Wales and Tottenham legend Terry Medwin dies

Welsh footballer Terry Medwin has passed away -Credit:Getty
Welsh footballer Terry Medwin has passed away -Credit:Getty


Terry Medwin, one of the last remaining members of the 1958 Wales World Cup squad, has died at the age of 91.

Until Gareth Bale's penalty against the USA in Qatar, Medwin was the last Welsh player to score at a World Cup, and was a pivotal member of the side that reached the quarter-finals of the tournament in 1958.

In total, Medwin won 30 caps for his country, netting six goals. The winger started his career at Swansea Town back in 1949, and made 148 league appearances for the club, scoring 60 goals.

He would later go on to join Tottenham Hotspur in 1956, where he became a club legend, scoring 65 goals in 195 league games before hanging up his boots in 1963.

At White Hart Lane, he would link up with fellow '58 hero Cliff Jones, who is now the only member of that famous squad known to be still alive.

Medwin's death comes just a week after the passing of George Baker, who was an unused standby option for the tournament.

Confirming the news in a statement, Tottenham said: "The Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player, Terry Medwin. Terry was part of our double-winning side in 1961 and made 215 appearances in all competitions, scoring 72 goals. Our thoughts are with Terry’s family and friends at this impossibly sad time."