TRIBUTES have poured in to Swindon Town legend Danny Williams who has had died, aged 94.

Williams – the mastermind behind Town’s finest hour in 1969 when defeating Arsenal 3-1 in the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

So great was Town’s achievement on that day in March 50 years ago, the club’s supporters continue to mark the occasion and will do so again next month when Port Vale visit the County Ground on March 16 – one day after the 50th anniversary.

Since Swindon Town announced the news of Williams’ death, messages of condolence have flooded social media while readers of the Adver published their memories of the former Town boss.

One reader said: “1969 League Cup Final and promotion play off to the Premiership have to be my best memories and most exciting times at STFC.

"RIP Danny, you are most certainly one of the greatest Town legends. Thanks for giving us such a giddy time.”

Another added: “I was too young to be at Wembley in ‘69 but Danny Williams was manager of Swindon when I first started watching the club back in 1974.

"His achievements as our manager were outstanding and I remember meeting him when I was a young lad. Total gent and the only person I ever asked for their autograph in my life. RIP Danny Williams, STFC Legend.”

Another said: “So many memories, too many to share. How times have changed. As a child, occasionally my father and I would meet up with him as we walked to the ground. He always had time for a chat. RIP Danny.”

Williams spent his entire 22-year playing career at Rotherham before breaking into management amid his playing commitments with the Millers in the early 60s.

He then took charge of Swindon Town for four seasons – guiding the club to League Cup success in 1969 – before stints with Sheffield Wednesday and Mansfield followed.

Williams then made a return to the County Ground in 1974, helping the club through a further four seasons before moving into a general manager role.

Other tributes included: “Danny was the only STFC manager ever to win a ‘proper’ football trophy, with his captain Stan Harland being the only STFC skipper to lift one.

"Others rightly get credit for the result that day, but those two are the real legends of SN1. RIP Danny.”

Also: “RIP Danny the man who put little old Swindon on the map master minding our greatest ever triumph.”

Another supporter said: “How sad he didn’t make it to the anniversary. Thanks for the trophy that has inspired the younger fans like myself. RIP.”

And: “The word legend is used far too frequently to describe sporting heroes. However in Danny Williams’ case it was truly deserved. RIP Danny condolences to your family and thank you for providing me with the greatest day in the club’s history- I’ll never forget it.”

Stephen Bramble said: "Danny Williams RIP. You will never be forgotten in Swindon. Thank you for the memories

And Robert Bramble added: "So sorry. Love to the Family x."