Overview
- Ipswich Town announced Turner’s death at 70, offering condolences to his family and friends.
- The Carlisle-born forward made 62 first-team appearances for Ipswich, scored six goals, won the 1973 FA Youth Cup and was a squad member for the 1978 FA Cup and 1981 UEFA Cup triumphs.
- He scored both goals in a snowy 2-2 FA Cup fifth-round draw at Bristol Rovers in February 1978, a pivotal contribution on the road to Wembley.
- After a loan at MVV Maastricht, he joined Swansea City in March 1985, scored eight goals in 20 league games including two on his home debut, and later played for Colchester United and Bury Town.
- Post-retirement he spent 28 years as a PE teacher at Our Lady’s Secondary School in Belmullet, received heartfelt tributes from the school and Swansea City, appeared in the film Escape to Victory, and recommended Ronan Murray to Ipswich in 2007.