Minnast Gauja Þórðar og senda samúðarkveðjur

Gaui Þórðar, sem er fæddur og uppalinn á Akranesi, náði eftirtektarverðum árangri við stjórnvöl íslenska landsliðsins áður en hann var ráðinn sem aðalþjálfari Stoke City á Englandi.

Hann stýrði einnig Barnsley, Notts County og Crewe Alexandra í ensku neðri deildunum ásamt því að koma við hjá Start í Noregi og NSÍ Runavík í Færeyjum, en hann tók við uppeldisfélaginu ÍA á fjórum mismunandi tímapunktum þjálfaraferilsins.

The man who led the lads in red and white on some of the most dramatic and joyous occasions in the Club’s history.

Not least, two clashes in Cardiff which go down as defining days of the era.

Rest in peace, Gudjon. https://t.co/DXIKc9IqLm

— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 14, 2026

Hvíl í friði Guðjón Þórðarson ??
Brautryðjandi, sigurvegari. https://t.co/XIJ6AtOaFM

— Freyr Alexandersson (@freyrale) November 14, 2026

We're saddened to learn of the passing of our former manager, Gudjon Thordarson.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones ???? https://t.co/eb9q4Bqmps

— Notts County FC (@Official_NCFC) November 14, 2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our 2000 Auto Windscreen Shield and 2001/02 promotion-winning manager, Gudjon Thordarson, aged 71.

The condolences of everyone at the Club go to former Potters Bjarni and Thordur, and all of Gudjon’s family and friends. https://t.co/is8VU1KaqX

— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 14, 2026

Some sad news coming from Iceland today.
Former ÍA player and coach Guðjón Þórðarson has passed away.
Guðjón had a fantastic period as coach of ????????. During his time in England he was manager of
@stokecity @BarnsleyFC @crewealexfc @Official_NCFC

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#skagamenn https://t.co/BnbZ3CIb7L

— Skagamenn UK ?????? (@SkagamennUK) November 14, 2026

Crewe Alexandra is saddened to learn of the death of Gudjon Thordarson, aged 71.

Everyone at Crewe Alexandra sends their heartfelt condolences to Gudjon’s family and friends at this sad time.

#CreweAlex
https://t.co/PYnDSJywpz

— Crewe Alexandra (@crewealexfc) November 14, 2026

Stoke City have announced the passing of former manager, Gudjon Thordarson, aged 71.

Thordarson led the Potters to victory in the 2000 Auto Windscreen Shield and won promotion with the club in the 2001/02 season.

#SCFC https://t.co/OciDM0JkXu

— BBC Radio Stoke Sport (@BBCStokeSport) November 14, 2026

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