Moore salutes legend

DON MEGSON 1936-2023
By John Lyons
SHEFFIELD Wednesday manager Darren Moore has led the tributes to Owls legend Don Megson, who has died at the age of 86.
Megson signed professional forms with the Owls in 1953, made his debut against Burnley in a 1-1 draw in 1959 and helped Wednesday finish as Division One runners-up in 1961, behind Tottenham.
The left-back, father of former Owls player and manager Gary, went on to captain the club at Wembley in the 1966 FA Cup final. He led his team on an unprecedented lap of honour after a 3-2 defeat against Everton.
The tough-tackling defender played his...

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