Justin Edinburgh, who managed Leyton Orient and played for Tottenham Hotspur, has died aged 49 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Orient chairman Nigel Travis said the club was “completely heartbroken by this tragedy”, describing Edinburgh as a “wonderful, inspirational human being”.

He was taken to hospital on Monday, two days after attending the Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool.

Orient said he “passed away on Saturday”.

“All our thoughts are with Justin’s wife Kerri and their children Charlie and Cydnie at this very sad time,” the club said in a statement.

Tottenham tweeted that it was “deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of Justin Edinburgh”.

Orient striker Macauley Bonne said there were “no words to describe the loss of our gaffer”, adding that he “brought us all together”.

Leyton Orient Fans’ Trust said Edinburgh had become an “Orient legend, building an excellent championship-winning team”.

Former Tottenham teammate Darren Anderton said it was “such sad news about Justin … it’s not fair”.

Anderton added: “One of the greatest guys you could ever wish to meet. When you were around him, you just laughed and smiled constantly. RIP mate.”

Glenn Hoddle said he was “devastated”.

Gary Lineker said Edinburgh was a “terrific fullback who was a delight to share a dressing room with and have as a teammate”.

Edinburgh joined Tottenham in 1990 after beginning his career at Southend United.

The left back went on to make 215 appearances for Spurs, and during a decade at White Hart Lane was part of both FA Cup and League Cup winning sides, in 1991 and 1999 respectively.

Edinburgh joined Leyton Orient in November 2017 and led the club back into the Football League as National League champions in the 2018/19 season.

Other clubs were quick to express their condolences after hearing the news.

AFC Rushden and Diamonds said Edinburgh would be “greatly missed”.

Clapton Community Football Club tweeted that it was “stunned and saddened by this devastating news”.

And Altrincham FC said it was “heartbreaking”.

As a manager, Edinburgh also had spells at Billericay, Fisher Athletic, Grays Athletic, Rushden and Diamonds, Newport, Gillingham and Northampton.

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