Jimmy Hill dies aged 87

One of Jimmy's last public appearances was in 2011 when a statue was unveiled to him outside Coventry City football club.

He spent some time during his expansive career at the club and spoke to ITV following the reveal outside the stadium.

He was a familiar face in the world of football and he's taken on every role the sport has to offer - from player and manager to coach and television pundit.

But Jimmy Hill played an important role behind the scenes as he tirelessly campaigned to ensure the game stayed on track.

• He fronted efforts to scrap maximum wages for professional footballers
• He set out the right for players to be allowed to move at the end of their contract
• He helped produce the first ever match-day programme in colour
• Jimmy introduced the idea of three points for a win.
• He commissioned the first stadium with full seating in England
• Back in 1964, Jimmy helped set up the game's first electronic scoreboard
• Before Jimmy's campaign, players were banned from media interviews

Desmond Lynam has paid tribute to Jimmy Hill, saying that the broadcaster was "one of the most influential figures in English football".

The footballing world has been paying tribute to former footballer turned broadcaster Jimmy Hill, who has died aged 87.

BBC presenter Dan Walker said "he did everything in the game. Much of what we take for granted came from his drive to innovate".

Radio presenter and former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore described him as "the face of football for a generation".

Former England goalkeeper David James hailed him as "a legend".

Jimmy Hill has died at the age of 87, his agent has revealed.

Last month, we spoke to Jimmy Hill's third wife Bryony Hill about his career ahead of a book she was releasing surrounding the football pundit and his life.

Footballer-turned-broadcaster Jimmy Hill has died at the age of 87 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease, his family says.

The 87-year-old from Brighton had been credited with changing modern football across the world.