Legendary former Millwall manager John Docherty, who remains the only Lions boss in history to take the club to the top flight of English football, has died at the age of 84.
Docherty and his assistant manager Frank McLintock led a side spearheaded by Tony Cascarino and Teddy Sheringham to promotion to the old Division One in 1988, two years after he took over from George Graham at the helm.
"In almost 200 games in charge of the Lions, Docherty left a lasting legacy which, to this day, leaves him as the most successful manager in the club's history," Millwall said in a statement on their website.
"Everyone at Millwall Football Club would like to pass on their condolences to John's family and friends at this very sad time."
The club said players from that memorable team would pay tribute to "The Doc" ahead of Saturday's Championship fixture against Coventry City at The Den.
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