Football hero Madeley was Halifax businessman

West Yorkshire football hero Paul Madeley passed away yesterday at the age of 73 after a 15-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jul 2018, 08:19 BST
Updated 24th Jul 2018, 08:42 BST
Paul Madeley has died aged 73.Paul Madeley has died aged 73.
Paul Madeley has died aged 73.

Madeley, famously described as a 'Rolls Royce of a player' by Leeds United manager Don Revie, made 536 appearances in a one-club career for the Whites, earning 24 England caps.

He would go on to become a successful businessman following his retirement from the game, entering into a paint and DIY store business with his brothers.

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One of their flagship stores was based close to The Shay Stadium in Halifax. The site now hosts the B&M home store and garden centre on Shay Syke. He also had a business on Silver Street in the town centre.

They would go on to sell their 13 stores to nationwide DIY brand Payless for a reported £27m in 1987.

Related topics:West YorkshireHalifaxParkinson's diseaseDon RevieEnglandLeeds United