RIP Glan Letheren (1956-2024) – Leeds United

It is with great sadness that Leeds United learn of the death of former goalkeeper Glan Letheren, aged 68.

Born in Llanelli, Wales, Letheren joined the Whites at under-18 level in 1973 and remained with the club until 1977.

Most memorably he played in the 1973 UEFA Cup second round against Hibernian at Easter Road, in which United won the tie 5–4 on penalties after a 0–0 aggregate draw over two legs.

Representing Wales at U23 level, after leaving the Whites he would have spells at Scunthorpe, Chesterfield, Blackpool, Oxford City, Scarborough and Bangor City, helping the latter to the FA Trophy final in 1984.

Apart from football, Letheren was also a successful cricketer in the South Wales Cricket Association, playing mainly for Dafen Welfare CC as a medium pace bowler and middle order batsman.

The thoughts of everyone at Leeds United are with Glan’s friends and family at this sad time.