This archive report was first published on 26 July 2019.
Sammy Chapman: Ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers Coach Passes Away at 81 ¶
Published on July 26, 2019
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Sammy Chapman has been confirmed dead at the age of 81.
Chapman, a former Northern Ireland star, was appointed as the Wolves boss after replacing Tommy Docherty and Bill McGarry. He managed the team for just one season, 1985-86, and was regarded as the fans' favourite during his short spell at the club.
Chapman's sons, Campbell and Cavan, broke the news on social media earlier on Friday, saying their father was in 'good spirits' in his final moments.
Both sons, who played for the Molineux Stadium outfit, shared the news as friends and well-wishers showered tributes on the legend.
Dean Edwards, one of the players who featured for Wolves under Chapman, led the tributes, saying: 'Gutted is not the word. My thoughts go out to his family and my good friends Campbell and Cavan. RIP Sam.'
Jon Purdie, another ex-star, added: 'Sammy was a charismatic character with a great sense of humour.'
Chapman spent his youth career as a player at Manchester United, before playing for the Mansfield and Portsmouth, as well as Glentoran and Glenavon.
The one-cap Northern Ireland B international only ever managed Wolves.
Source: Tuko.co.ke
