Dave Mackay was one of the most formidable competitors British football has known, a barrel-chested wing-half whose strength, will and quality drove the Tottenham Hotspur double-winning side of 1961. Fearless in the tackle and gifted on the ball, he inspired those around him.
A Scotland international who had earlier starred for Hearts, he returned from broken legs to reach the top again and later captained Derby County to a league title, before a successful move into management. Few players commanded such respect.