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McCabe pays tribute to Woodward

Image: Kevin McCabe: Woodward a sad loss

Sheffield United co-owner Kevin McCabe has paid tribute to club legend Alan Woodward, who died on Thursday.

Former fans' favourite Woodward, 68, who lived in America, made his full debut for the club at Liverpool in 1964 and went on to make 539 league appearances, the third highest in the club's history, and 640 in total. He spent 14 years at Bramall Lane and is also the club's second highest scorer of all time with 158 league goals. "First and foremost our thoughts are with Alan's family. This is a sad loss," McCabe told the club's official website. "Woody was a real fans' favourite, a dynamic footballer who had speed, the ability to put in a great cross and, of course, a thumping shot. "As a youngster growing up in Sheffield I was fortunate to see Woody many, many times. His partnership with TC (Tony Currie) was simply outstanding. They terrorised defences in the top flight of English football. "Another special quality was that he was one of our's. "He was one of several local lads at that time who came up through the ranks all of whom went on to make a real impression at Bramall Lane. His name is still sung by our fans. "For supporters young or old he will long live in our memories as a Blades legend."

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