Dave Mackay...What they said
"He is, without a doubt, the greatest Hearts player to ever wear a maroon jersey. You look at his captaincy of the team in the 1950s - that's when Hearts were winning everything: league championships, League Cups, Scottish Cups and playing in Europe. He could really play when he got a hold of it. He probably encompasses what a great modern day football player would be." - John Robertson, Hearts' record goalscorer
"The term 'legend' is often used all too readily when describing former players. However, this is a wholly fitting tribute in Dave Mackay's case. A natural leader who went on to enjoy distinguished playing careers at Tottenham Hotspur and Derby County, many would argue that he was our greatest-ever player. There can be no doubt that football is a poorer place today." - Anne Budge, Hearts chair
"He was such an irrepressible character that you thought he would live forever. If you spend any time at Tynecastle, you always feel David's presence. His spirit is always there and always will be - he is a true icon at the football club. More than that, though, David was a true gentleman. I feel so fortunate to have known him so well." - Jim Jeffries, former Hearts player and manager
"I played against him once and I'm glad it was only once! He was hard. He was one of the hardest men of all time - a great Scottish player. You think of Dennis Law, Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness; Dave Mackay was along with them. He had a fantastic career both has player and as manager. I always remember he was a good friend of mine." - Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager.
"It is a great loss for British football. He was a legend for Tottenham and in British football. A very sad day and I want to send condolences to his family and friends. He is a legend, big player and manager, and it is a very sad day. It is emotional yes. Our players know it is important to get the three points." - Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham Hotspur manager
"The majority of pictures you see of Dave Mackay, he had his chest stuck out. That is how he played and that is how he lived his life. He had a tough legacy taking over as manager from Brian Clough, in terms of the atmosphere at the club, but he calmed and settled everyone down." - Roy McFarland, former Derby captain.
"He's an iconic figure of English football who contributed a lot to Tottenham's success at the time. He was a great player. We're sad to see these people disappear. You are sorry (to hear about it) and it is a sad moment for English football." - Arsene Wenger, Arsenal manager.
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