Service held in memory of football legend Jimmy Hill
Thousands have attended a service at Coventry Cathedral in memory of football legend at Jimmy Hill. The former Coventry manager died in December.
Thousands have attended a service at Coventry Cathedral in memory of football legend at Jimmy Hill. The former Coventry manager died in December.
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".
Thousands of fans - who could not fit inside the cathedral - listened to proceedings from outside.
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.