Danny Blanchflower was the thoughtful, articulate captain of the Tottenham Hotspur side that won the League and FA Cup double in 1961, the first team to achieve the feat in the twentieth century. A wing-half of vision and composure, he orchestrated play with intelligence and set the tone with his leadership.
A Northern Ireland international who led his country to a memorable World Cup run, he was twice named Footballer of the Year and remains one of the most admired thinkers the British game has produced.