"PA Media Presenter Gabby Logan has paid tribute to her dad, Welsh football legend Terry Yorath, describing him as a "kind-hearted and generous man" who had a "wicked sense of humour". The former Leeds United and Wales midfielder died at the age of 75 this week following a short illness. Posting on Instagram, Logan shared the tribute accompanied by several family photos from her dad's life and career."
"Logan was presenting Match of the Day on Wednesday night before abruptly leaving the show during the broadcast. She was replaced by Mark Chapman, who said his co-host had to deal with a "family emergency". Logan thanked people for sharing messages of love and support. "Our dad a warrior on the football pitch, captaining club and country, a kind hearted and generous man off it," she said."
Gabby Logan paid tribute on Instagram to her father Terry Yorath, describing him as kind-hearted, generous and possessing a wicked sense of humour. Terry Yorath, a former Leeds United and Wales midfielder, died at 75 following a short illness. Yorath captained and managed Wales and became the first Welshman to play in a 1975 European Cup final. Logan left Match of the Day mid-broadcast due to a family emergency and spent time with her father in hospital the day before. Many former players and fellow presenters sent condolences and supportive messages.
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