Post by bringbacklenwhite on Jan 22, 2018 11:55:48 GMT
Sadly to report the passing of Blackpool FC legend Jimmy Armfield over the weekend.
A true gentleman of the sport who was always fair and even handed in all his dealings on the pitch and
in the commentary box.
He will have been devastated to see all that has gone wrong with his beloved club over the last 10 years.
He was voted best full back at the 1962 World Cup and missed out on the World Cup win in '66 due to an injury.
I had the fortunate luck to meet him on several occasions in and around Blackpool but none more impressive as when
he helped us "literally" to kick off the Walking Football group 4 years ago. I was honoured to play in goals behind the great
man (even if it was only for half an hour until his knee gave way !).
He will be sadly missed. RIP "Sir" JA.
A true gentleman of the sport who was always fair and even handed in all his dealings on the pitch and
in the commentary box.
He will have been devastated to see all that has gone wrong with his beloved club over the last 10 years.
He was voted best full back at the 1962 World Cup and missed out on the World Cup win in '66 due to an injury.
I had the fortunate luck to meet him on several occasions in and around Blackpool but none more impressive as when
he helped us "literally" to kick off the Walking Football group 4 years ago. I was honoured to play in goals behind the great
man (even if it was only for half an hour until his knee gave way !).
He will be sadly missed. RIP "Sir" JA.
