Rangers striker Jermain Defoe in Glenn Roeder tribute as he reveals mentor's priceless advice
Jermain Defoe admits he's been left devastated by the death of his mentor Glenn Roeder.The former West Ham and Newcastle United boss passed away on Sunday following a long illness.The 65-year-old was diagnosed with a brain tumour in April 2003 while working as Hammers boss, and his last role in football was as an advisor at Stevenage in 2016.Roeder, an ex-England B international who also managed Watford, Norwich and Gillingham, was a guiding light in the early stages of Defoe's career at Upton Park.He revealed Roeder was affectionately known as 'Glenn the step over' around the training ground due to a distinctive dribbling style.Defoe told talkSPORT: "It's sad news for everyone who knows Glenn, condolences to his family."It's really sad