Gary Ablett, who made history by becoming the only player to win the FA Cup with both Liverpool and Everton, has died at the age of 46 after a long battle against cancer. Ablett, who had a season as Stockport manager in 2009-10, lost his 16-month fight against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on Sunday.
"On behalf of Gary Ablett's family the LMA (League Managers Association) has today confirmed that Gary passed away peacefully last night following a hard fought 16-month battle against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma," said an LMA statement. "Respected throughout the game by players, coaches and managers alike Gary will be sadly missed.