Terry Casey

Terry was an incredible footballer, signed up with Manchester City and was Captain of the famous Colleges team that drew crowds of 4000 plus to their run in the 1961 FA Amateur Cup when they reached the quarter final. Terry followed his playing career with a developmental role in the Welsh FA and then with FIFA, taking him all over the world.

He was a great character and will be missed by many. One of his proudest boasts was that he could still get into his original College tracksuit, which he demonstrated to his colleagues at the annual Class Reunion! It was great to have had the pleasure of knowing such a gentleman.

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In February, Loughborough Football legend sadly passed away after complications following an operation.

Terry attended Loughborough in 1958-61, studying Physical Education & Mathematics and played for Loughborough Colleges A.F.C.

He was in the very interesting scenario to have had his Loughborough Career “book-ended” by two future International Goalkeepers – Tony Waiters (of England and Blackpool & Burnley) was keeper when he arrived and Bob Wilson (of Scotland and Arsenal) was keep when he left.

Whilst at Loughborough he was 1960/61 Captain of Loughborough, also Captain U.A.U. and Captain of Leicestershire County F.A. He also played for Nottingham Forest Reserves.

He was captain of the famous Loughborough team that beat the renowned Bishop Auckland in the FA Amateur Cup and team mates from that squad include coach – Allen Wade (who went in to revolutionise the FA), players who went on to play professionally Alan Bradshaw (Blackburn Rovers, Crewe Alexandra, and Macclesfield Town), Tony Brimacombe (1st player signed by manager Malcolm Allison at Plymouth Argyle), Brian Moore (Notts County, Doncaster), Bob Wilson (Arsenal), Ken Bowron (Berwick Ranger’s record goal scorer) as well as semi pro players like John Henderson, and international best selling author Barry Hines.

After Loughborough he played 1961-68 Barnet F.C. including captaincy and professional contract 1965 to 1968. Whilst there not only did in encourage and inspire future England star Malcolm MacDonald but also in 1961-65 won Ten Amateur International Caps for Wales including captaincy and in 1962-64 played for the G.B.Olympic Team several times in friendly preparation games versus Chelsea (twice), Man Utd, Aston Villa, Coventry  City, then 12th man (or 1st reserve) in prelim matches versus Greece at Stamford Bridge and Olympic Stadium, Athens.

He ended his playing career as Player/Coach at Barnet and player manager at Nantwich Town in the Cheshire League as he had taken on the job as North West Regional Coach for The Football Association.
He is acknowledged in the famous coaching book by fellow Loughborough alumni Charles Hughes “Soccer Tactics & Skills”.

Following this he became Director of Coaching and Development at The F.A.of Wales.

Then he worked worldwide for F.I.F.A as a Coach Educator, Technical Advisor and finally as a World Cup Match Commissioner

Terry was a keen member of the Alumni and attended the 2012 Loughborough Stadium opening game Vs Tottenham U19s alongside his former team mates Bob Wilson and Tony Brimacombe, and has annually attended the Loughborough Football and Friends ReUnion Weekend in May with teammates Tony Brimacombe, John  Henderson, Ken Bowron, Brian Moore and a hole host of PE course mates from the 57-63 era.

He inspired many of us in football and will be very fondly remembered and sadly missed.