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Gudjon Thordarson: Ex-Stoke City, Barnsley, Notts County and Crewe Alexandra Manager Dies Aged 71

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Gudjon Thordarson, who led Stoke City to promotion from the third tier in 2002 and managed three other English clubs, dies aged 71.

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Guðjón Þórðarson, one of the most successful coaches in the history of Icelandic football, has died at the age of 71. The death was reported by Vísir, mbl.is, RÚV, DV and Fótbolti.net on November 14. Guðjón had struggled with Parkinson's disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2023, and back problems. In an interview with RÚV in September, he discussed the illness: "I have been better now. These are […] The article Guðjón Þórðarson has died at t…

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Guðjón Þórðarson, one of the greatest coaches in the history of Icelandic football, passed away yesterday. Guðjón opened up about his difficult illness in an interview with RÚV in September. Guðjón was 71 years old when he passed away. Guðjón had struggled with failing health in recent years and had been battling Parkinson's disease. He is one of Iceland's most successful and influential football coaches. His career spanned decades, both at home…

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DV broke the news on Friday, November 13, 2026.
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