Cyril was my headmaster and football coach at The Friars (Blackfriars) junior school in Salford.
He was a decent bloke who helped out numerous kids and their families over the years.
The fact that so many pupils kept in touch with him on a regular basis tells it's own story.
He did have some relatives. One of them let my mate know, who managed to round up a few of the lads who attended the funeral on Tuesday.
He was a huge City fan, but most of the people who he taught were Utd fans. The fact that they speak of him so fondly is testament to the man.
RIP Cyril.