Service held in memory of football legend Jimmy Hill

Almost 2,000 people packed into Coventry Cathedral earlier this evening to remember former Coventry City manager Jimmy Hill.

Family, friends and colleagues from the world of football all paid their tributes to the man, who was described by his son as a real Roy of the Rovers.

Mark Gough reports:

Players and fans have gathered to remember the life of football legend Jimmy Hill.

Hill, a former Coventry City manager and chairman and Match of the Day host, died last year ged 87.

More than 2,000 people have gathered in Coventry Cathedral for a special service in memory of football legend Jimmy Hill.

Former players and managers have led tributes to football legend Jimmy Hill, ahead of a service in his memory at Coventry Cathedral this evening.

Bobby Gould told ITV News the former Coventry manager had a "wonderful appreciation for players", while John Sillett said he was "the best coach I've ever worked with".

Current Coventry City manager Tony Mowbray described him as an "innovator", adding that taking the club from Division Three to Division One was a "remarkable achievement".

The Dean of Coventry, The Very Reverend John Witcombe, said Jimmy Hill was a "huge figure in the city" ahead of a memorial service taking place in the city's Cathedral this evening.

Coventry City legends John Sillett and Bobby Gould have arrived at Coventry Cathedral ahead of a memorial service for Jimmy Hill.

The former Coventry City manager passed away in December.

Thousands of people are expected to head to Coventry Cathedral this evening for the memorial service of Jimmy Hill.

The former footballer and Coventry City manager died in December at the age of 87.

Preparations are underway with the serice set to start at 5:30pm.

Tune in to ITV Central at 6pm for our live coverage.

Ahead of Jimmy Hill's memorial this evening, his son Jamie reflects on how the former Coventry City manager will be remembered.

Jamie pays tribute to his father who was "always full of energy".

Asked how the general public will remember him, and Jamie says the 'celebrity' label was never anything Jimmy wanted.

We'll be live at Coventry Cathedral from 6pm for Jimmy's memorial service.