The memorial service for former Coventry City manager Jimmy Hill, has started this evening at Coventry Cathedral.

Jimmy Hill's memorial service gets underway

Jamie Hill, son of Coventry City legend Jimmy Hill, has paid tribute to his "real life Roy of the Rovers" father, ahead of his memorial.

Jimmy Hill's son pays fitting tribute to 'Mr Football'

Jimmy Hill has been described as an innovator of football, but will be remembered as a legend by Coventry City fans.

The modern game of football consists of highly paid players, all-seater stadiums and pre and post match punditry.

A memorial service being held in remembrance of former Coventry City manager Jimmy Hill, will take place later today at Coventry Cathedral. 

The Big Match was a football programme shown on ITV regularly between 1968 and 1992, which screened highlights of football league matches.