Jimmy Hill - Some Tributes

Last updated : 20 December 2015 By CNS Staff

Some tributes to former Coventry City manager and Chairman Jimmy Hill, who sadly passed away yesterday.

Former City striker Robbie Simpson

RIP Jimmy Hill - achieved so much for everyone involved in football. etc etc ....A true legend!!! ����⚽️

Former City winger Peter Ndlovu

Sad to hear about Jimmy Hill. Had the pleasure of meeting him more than once!

Former Coventry City Manager's Secretary - Jenny Poole

JH was an amazing man. I had the pleasure of working with him when he returned to Coventry City in the mid seventies. He was always full of enthusiasm for everything he did and he had so much energy.  It was a privilege to have known him.

Former City Head Of Communications - Jo Lumani

RIP Jimmy Hill. What a fantastic gent he was. There will never be a better pioneer for modern football - way ahead of his time.

Football League

Jimmy Hill OBE 1928-2015 Player, manager, chairman, broadcaster. Visionary, legend & all time great in so many ways

Coventry City MD Chris Anderson 

Sad day for the Sky Blues, sad day for football. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Hill family on behalf of our -- his -- club.

Wasps

Such moving tributes to football legend Jimmy Hill OBE. Our thoughts are with his family and friends after his sad passing today.

Professional Footballers Association

All at the PFA are deeply saddened by the loss of Jimmy Hill OBE. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Coventry Blaze

Everyone at the Blaze send their sincere condolences to the family of Jimmy Hill. A true gentleman and a legend of Coventry sport. RIP Jimmy

Coventry Sphinx F.C

Sad news

Greg Dyke

'In many ways Jimmy Hill was football. He was a true great'
 
 
Darter and City Fan Steve Beaton
Coventry City fan Steve Beaton gave his thoughts on Sky Blues pioneer Jimmy Hill who sadly passed away a few hours before registering a first round victory over New Zealander Koha Kokiri at 2016 William Hill PDC World Darts Championship this afternoon at Alexandra Palace, London, writes Ziad Chaudry for CNS Sport

 “Jimmy has done so much for the club,” said Beaton. “He was absolutely brilliant at Highfield Road when he was there, such a shame.

 “He was so good for the sport with Match of the Day and all that, he’s just brilliant.”