Jimmy Armfield

[Churchlawtonblue]

Sad news. A couple of City connections that quickly came to mind - he was one of the All Star XI (along with Stanley Matthews & Tom Finney) who played a combined City/Utd XI for Bert Trautmann's testimonial. He was also Leeds manager in that famous 3rd Round FA Cup tie where we won 2-1 and there was a pitch invasion by Leeds fans.

Unlike the cretins such as Savage, Lawrenson & Mills, it was always a pleasure to listen to Jimmy's thoughtful and articulate insights as a co-commentator.

Very well said!

Will be sadly missed.

 

[blue by birth]

R.I.P Jimmy

 

[G-Star Medium Rare]

Very sad news. I can hear his voice on the radio for 5live in my head. As others have said, a very decent and thoughtful commentator. R.I.P.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Wasn't he a Mancunian?

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

I was told years ago off some old guy from Moston that JA was a big City fan growing up. This old guy knew his dad apparently. I liked him as a commentor, unlike that t*at Green, who never had a nice word to say about us. RIP.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Didn't realise he was born in Denton.

Ah, Denton... close enough.

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

He was first choice RB until he was injured. Never got his place back. RIP, a fine player and captain.

He was also captain. If he hadn't been injured before the World Cup, it would have been him rather than Bobby Moore lifting the trophy.

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

He did everything in the game. Player, manager, journalist, commentator, etc.

Led us to the Third Division title in 1972/73 and built a team including Peter Reid, Sam Allardyce, etc.

Left us for Leeds when Cloughie was sacked and then led them to the European Cup Final, beating Barcelona on the way.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

One of the few pundits/co-commentators who always came across as being both fair and incredibly knowledgeable. 5Live will be much worse off without him.

 

[bumbleblue]

RIP Jimmy. A true gentleman.