The appeal seeks to raise £150k for a more than life size statue of the former manager and Chairman of the Sky Blues which will be situated outside the Ricoh Arena.
Speaking on behalf of the Committee set up to establish the Appeal which includes Vice President Kevin Heffernan, Kev Monks and CV One's Dave Long, Joe Elliott told the assembled media that it was 49 years since Jimmy Hill took over as manager of Coventry City and it was only fitting that there was a world class statue to grace the Arena with the same quality.
He spoke about the memories that many supporters who will there will share of matches against Sunderland, Manchester United and Wolves and said that this was the opportunity for supporters to have a lasting memory of Jimmy in his life-time.
The appeal is a six week project which ends with the friendly against West Bromwich Albion at the Ricoh Arena on July 31st and Mr Elliott, who urged the people of Coventry to contribute to this appeal, said that he hoped we can get to the £150k very quickly.
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A donation of £5,000 will see the contributor's name inscribed on the statue plinth, while for a maximum of six people, a £12,000 contribution will see an inscription on the plinth plus a miniature bronze statue issued to the donor.Those wishing to donate £12,000 or more will also have the chance to meet Jimmy Hill, subject to health, during a special lunch at the game on Saturday, July 31st.
Donations are accepted by cash or cheque at any Coventry Building Society Branch and by cheques made out to the Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal and posted to Godiva House, Binley Business Park, Coventry. CV3 2TQ.
Online bank transfers can also be made to the Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal using account number 44715278 and sort code 40-63-01.
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