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Chris
I have been away, and was upset to hear of Jimmy's Passing. Thanks for the Memories Jimmy a legend

gary frost
Jimmy did a good job at my club[brentford] before going to notts county with Jack Dunnett.God Bless

Steve in KL
Thanks for great times in the 70's down the Lane when I was a kid, Jimmy, we'll miss you, RIP, a true gentleman of football

richard forest fan
rest in peace jimmy

Terry
This is going to sound silly but when I was little my dad did some work at the County Ground one summer. It was just mending something in the dressing rooms but he took me with him to see the place. I ran out of the dressing room pretending I was a player and kicked a pretend ball into the net etc etc. Just then Jimmy Sirrel came out and talked to my dad and watched me. He did not tell me to get off the pitch or anything but let me play. I suspect many other managers would have chosen to do otherwise because they could. I was always a Forest supporter but never forget this kindness to a small child. RIP Jimmy.

Barry (Stapleford)
From a Forest and a fellow Socialist supporter RIP JIMMY

Andy ( Watford )
A true legend. God bless you Sir Jimmy.

A Kirkham
To jimmy fondest memories of a great manager and a great man RIP JIMMY

Gil Prescott
I watched his teams come to play at Blackpool and Jim knew a player when he saw one. He took his team from the lowest league level to the top.Says it all about the man.

Linda Wagstaff
Notts County were somewhere with Jimmy. May he rest in peace.

Steve, Florida
I am very sad to hear of Jimmy's passing. Saw my team, Burnley, play Notts Co many times in the 70's & 80's. Jimmy was one of the last of a dying breed of Manager that lived and breathed football.

Jane Kirk
Will be sadly missed. A wonderful character who certainly put Notts County on the map. Many happy memories. Re-united with his beloved wife.

Donna Thorneloe
In the early 80's I had my leg in plaster and my Mum rang Notts to ask if any of the players would sign my cast. Jimmy invited us into his office and got all the players lined up, even those who were receiving treatment! They then all signed my cast! He was a lovely man who will never be forgotten.

keith alias tony blackburn steward
what a notts county legend - will be sadly missed by all notts county fans - rest in peace jimmy - a big loss to the club and his family

keith alias tony blackburn steward
i have been a notts county fan since 1973 and jimmy was undoubtly the best manager ever- he ran the club on a shoe string budget

Mick Webster
THANKS for the memories they were GREAT.Jimmy had time for anyone even me,a true gentleman.You built great teams that had character a joy to watch.R.I.P.

Barry Wells
So sorry to hear of the passing of Jimmy Sirrell last week as I have many great memories of his time in charge at Meadow Lane and always enjoyed the sheer magic of football served up his teams. RIP Jimmy

jonathan hammocks
my first season supporting notts was 86/87.jimmy wouldnt take his place in the dugout untill 3.15 because he was chatting to fans in the main stand!he is god at the lane,love you jim.

Phil Reeve ( Bulwell)
Simply the best. We will never forget what you did for the Magpies. God bless. RIP Jimmy.

john rushin (sileby)
lf this world had more people like jimmy,what a better place we would be living in.RIP Jimmy,enjoy your times with Old Cloughie.

Paul Miller
Thanks to my father taking my brother and I to Meadow Lane in our formative years, Jimmy Sirrel made our boyhood heros, Steve Carter, Ian Scanlon, Iain McCulloch to name a few. Jimmy Sirrel made these players our legends. He took an unfashionable 4th Division team with no money to rise to the top echelon of English football. It was a time that when you played football in the playground you was either a Notts player or Forest Player, I knew of no one who supported a non local team back then. So it is then, that thanks to Jimmy Sirrel I have some of the fondest childhood memories. God bless.

Darryl Wade
Jimmy,before he fell ill,would,on a couple of occasions,come onto the pitch at half time as a guest of the club.The applause he got was tremendous and the feeling of being in awe of this great man was very emotional.God bless you Jimmy.

Alan White
Jimmy"You took us to the first division with your passion, desire, your heart your vision,May you rest in peace and look down from on high,Your the one, the only the "King of the Pies"RIP Sir Jimmy...

Rob Bristol
I had the pleasure of seeing Jimmy Sirrels teams and enjiyed many aftermatch drinks in the Centenary Club with Jimmy and his late wife Kathy. Jimmy Sirrel was a genuinly nice man and the true worth of this great man was never more stated than having Sir Alex Ferguson present at the funeral. May you rest in peace Jimmy, thanks for so many wonderful memories.

alan osbourne
jimmy was the best manager we ever add he took us all the way god bless jimmy

Paul Kirk
We visited some far off places with Jimmys teams but you always knew what you were going to get. 100% effort til the final whistle, nothing less would be accepted by Jimmy win, draw or lose. What joy you and your boys gave us Jimmy to have got us to the First division on the resources that you had was astounding no wonder Mr Ferguson is a fan.

j taylor
i will be 46 on the day that jimmy is laid to rest and i am thankfull that i was around to witness his achievements, the football then was simply the best -just like the man himself.rip jim

John,Hilery,Emma,Gary Tyler (Vancouver Canada)
"Thanks Jimmy for the happy memories our family will always carry with them, of you and all the wonderful years at Notts County. You were a Great manager and a true Gentelman. It was a great honor to know you. May you rest in peace.God Bless your family at this sad time."

paul richardson
One of the best , when i started going down the lane i will always remember jimmy as i was all ways around the bench waiting for is autograph which i have and will to this day keep. Simply the best rest in peace Jimmy

Pete
There'll never be anyone like the remarkable Jimmy.Upon his return to Notts in 1978, the banners read ''Jim'll Fix It'' & of course he did! :)

Alan Blackbrurn
The best there ever was the best there will ever be, goodbye Sir Jimmy..........

jo
jimmy was a all time hero and a football legend rip jimmy you will be missed **theres only one jimmy sirrell, one jimmy sirrel, walking along, singing his song ,walking in the sirrell wonderland

Hobbsy
So sad to hear of the great man's loss. Remember my Grandfather taking me to the lane in 1981 to see his teams play. His teams gave me the great love of football and Notts that I still have now. A wit, a character, a gent, a genius and a legend. Thanks for all those happy days and the many laughs. The man was simply a McGod. RIP Sir James.

Brandon Redgate (Beeston, Nottingham)
He went at the best time he possible could, shame it was on my Birthday but at least he went out with a bang with our win on Saturday, God Speed Jimmy

cherelpannell keithpannell
we will miss u at the club its sad to hear u have passed away

Jamie W
I was lucky enough to be in my late teens during the late 70s and as well as watching Notts at the Lane also travelled all over the country. Jimmy built a team that feared nobody and I will never forget the trip down to Chelsea to clinch promotion. The stuff of schoolboy dreams. A few years back I met Jimmy at half time at one of the home games. A lovely genuine and canny man who sat and talked with myself and my family for 10 minutes as if we were old friends. I was completely awestruck and had a grin on my face for the rest of the day - I'd met my all-time hero. Jimmy Sirrel - brilliant manager, wonderful man God Bless and RIP

Hunterpie
We had the dreams...you made them reality.sleep safe in gods arms jimmy.A million thanks

Scott
You put us back on the football map. You gave us soul. You gave us character. You gave us a personality which makes being a Notts fan the unique feeling that it is. God bless you.

Philip Sanders Rose
Jimmy gave us all the best times of our lives as Notts supporters! Beating Clough's Forest 3-2 one of the best moments. I have, like Mark, just moved to the US- this really is the end of my old life - thanks to Jim -that life certainly had its glorious moments.RIP The Great Jimmy Sirrel

spaldingpie
Meadow Lane will never be the same

D Underwood
Still remember your years with Notts County taking them up from old 4th to 1st in three seasons.Many happy times. Notts have lost a true friend.

Maxine
I had a wheelbarrow. The wheel fell off....Goodbye Jimmy, may you rest in peace :x

paulatkin
Well what can you say, there are not many people in the game like Jimmy. I always remember my first pro game i watched was at notts, and i was hooked because i saw a normal guy who turned Notts into a top team.The best tribute that you can say about Jimmy Sirrell Notts County have never found a manager like him and if honest i dont think they ever will. Jimmy thankyou for giving me some my best memories of watching some great football when i was a youngster god bless you always.Paul Atkin Birmingham

P howard
The best we had we could watch first division on own ground well done Jimmy

Andy - Beeston
Thank you Jimmy for such wonderful memories, a true football great, and a big loss to our great club and football as a whole. You make me proud to be a Notts fan.

DENIS THURLBY
I WAS PRIVILIGED TO BE AROUND WHEN YOU AND CLOUGH/TAYLOR TRANSFORMED NOTTINGHAM FOOTBALL.THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES JIM.

mick wagstaff
Jim some years ago when Notts were in administration I wondered why I supported Notts and not the red side. I realised then that it was because of you seeing you in pictures in the evening post winning the Fourth division title I was only 11 years old and could not get to the lane. But i wondered who was this strange looking man with a team in black and white. Anyhow the following season managed to get down and support Notts. Jim you were not strange you were simply brilliant you gave me the best years through the 70's early 80's watching Notts Your style and words of wisdom were insperational and how fitting that One of your finds now leads us, so come on Charlie do it for the wee great man.JIM your were the greatest football manager ever, I will sadly miss you. Gone but never forgotten RIP.

Rich. Hucknall
A sad day. A true football man. There can't be many managers who had THREE promotions at 1 club. From bottom to top. Is this as good as title's , Fa Cups, and European cups ? I'd say it is equal. RIP Jimmy

Mike Baraniak - Spain
Nice one Jimmy, Nice one Son,Nice one Jimmy, lets have anoter one.RIP

Liam Bradbury
Knowing what jimmy sirrel did for us in the past, made himself a great manager with youngsters and also gave notts county, all of notts county thank him for that, forever missed. Mr Notts County

Fr. Nai Adder - Holy Trinity House, Spalding
Like many a young Seminarian, my vocation was formed on the terraces at Meadow Lane.Saint Sirrel of Notts County, your grateful sons and daughters salute you!Requiescat in Pacem.

andy t beeston
sad to hear this sad news jimmy sirrel took notts to the pinacle of the football league a great man and manager notts fans should give him a good send off on saturday rip jimmy! andy t forest fan!beeston

Gerry Sims France
I started supporting Notts in the 70s and in my mind Jimmy was the man. He'll never be forgotten for what he did at club. Happy days !

SOLENT MAGPIE
THANKS JIMMY FOR ALL THE HAPPY TIMES THAT YOU BROUGHT TO THE LANE R.I.P

Mark Woolley
Shankley,Stein,Paisley ,Clough and Sirrel, the last of the legends. Thanks for the memories.RIP Sir Jimmy, gone but never forgotten

Tony, Forest fan
Jimmy was one of those managers respected throughout football, and there have only ever been a handful of them.RIP

jim mulvey
god bless the king of meadow lane, rest in peace jimmy sirrell, will be missed and loved by all who knew you.condolences to all of his family and friends

Marcus Darwent
Thanks to Jimmy for my happiest footballing memories. He was a great character and an all time footballing hero.

Jon Slack
I'm an ardent soccer fan. I met Jimmy in 1978 when he predicted Holland would win the world cup. I remember sitting in his front room while he explained the offside rule to me during that competition. Never a footie fan before that, I became a Magpies supporter from then on and have seen some fantastic football at the County Ground. If it wasn't for Jimmy Sirrel, I would never have enjoyed the game, never ran my own youth team, and would not now proudly display the few trophies I have. Goodbye Jimmy - it really was an honour and a pleasure knowing you.

eddie short
How lucky we were. God bless jim.

dennis bullivant
great manager never see is like again

Kimberley Magpie
Liverpool had Shankly, Manchester United had Busby, Spurs had Nicholson, Forest had Cloughie. Notts County had Jimmy Sirrel and he'll be missed by all of us. RIP Jimmy.

Ash Waterfall
Thanks for the memories jimmy. A great manager and true gentleman. You'll be sadly missed, may you rest in peace.

josh bredenkamp
i did'nt no him for long, but from what i knew of him he was a legand and a great next door neibour josh xxx R.I.P

Helen Andrews
Like many people I am too young to remember the great days when Jimmy was our manager, but who could forget the rousing speech he made on the pitch just before the Bury match a couple of years ago, I believe he inspired the magpies into surviving the drop down to the conference on that day!. A great man and a great manager who will be missed in more ways than we ever thought!

Peter Gilham - Brentford FC
I only have happy memories of the time Jimmy spent at Griffin Park back in the late sixties and always looked forward to sometimes meeting him whenever Brentford visited Meadow Lane.Officially as Trainer and then Manager, but unofficially the man who was prepared to turn his hand to anything on a shoestring budget, Jimmy somehow kept the Club afloat. His on field qualities during his early days of management never particularly set the world alight, but Jimmy almost singlehandedly saw the Club through one of its lowest ebbs thanks to his boundless energy. And for that it earned him legendary status, well before his managerial feats with Notts County, from those who really knew him.He will be sorely missed by myself and many other Brentford fans.

Tony McBain-Oldham
Being an ex-pat Notts supporter living in Norfolk I felt I should add my tributes and thanks to Jimmy Sirrel for all he did for Notts, he set such a high standard that not many managers have acheived this since. I am sure that he will be sorely missed by his family and also the many friends he made both in and out of football.There's only one Jimmy Sirrell.

bill. pinxton
a legend . r.i.p jimmy .

rob bramley nottingham
R.I .P Jimmy from all at Radford f.c

Mark Maltby New Zealand
Having not long left the country I am saddened by the GREAT MANS death.I met him on several occasions he was always politye and took time out to speak.The term LEGEND is used for to readily these days but I can honestly say JIMMY SIRREL YOU ARE AND ALWAYS BE A NOTTS COUNTY LEGEND.You will never be forgotten for what you did for our club.RIP JIMMY lONG MAY YOU REMAIN IN THE CLUBS HEARTS.

david stibbons
jimmy was the best thing that happened to notts county, i remember the 70's watching notts they where the best and happiest times of my life as a fan .thanks for that jimmy you will always be a legend in nottingham R.I.P jimmy sirrel

Colin Barratt
I never met Jimmy in person but, like thousands of other supporters felt I had a bond with him that was truly special. I know it will be said over and over but, to my generation, Jimmy Sirrel was the heart and soul of Notts County. His teams, I believe, reflected his own character: skilful, hard working, tough and honest. No matter what perils faced the club in recent seasons you always felt that we would come through for Jimmy's sake if no other. I hope that the club will always try to emulate his spirit in everything we do both on and off the field.I would also like to send my condolences to Jimmy's family at this sad time.

Colin Ross - Stourbridge
My wife and I met Jimmy in Malta in 1993 where he had a holiday home. We spent two hours with him in a nearby bar and he was fantastic company with some great stories. He insisted on buying all the drinks as well (not bad for a Scotsman!).Top Man.RIP JimmyColin (West Brom Fan)

Wayne
Thanks for all the great memories, a real gentleman, best wishes to your family

Gordon Beecham
Until 1999 I knew Jimmy only by reputation as a manager. I met him through a mutual friend in Malta and he became a friend of mine too. I am delighted to say that as a man he was every bit as good as he was a manager. He will be missed by many people. RIP Jimmy.

david
jimmy was mr football and the best

Nick C
I met Jimmy whilst he was working as Cheif Scout at Derby County. Always polite, always courteous, always a gentleman.He will be sorely missed. D'ya understand?

Chris Martin : Spain
My Son born in 1985 sent me the sad news this morning. God bless Jimmy! You were an inspiration. So many happy memories of you with my Dad, who I know will love to meet up with you again. R.I.P.

jon in berlin
gutted.

Mathew Dalton-Aram, Sydney, Australia
A very sad day. Although, I was too young to watch Notts under Jimmy, I am very aware of the impact he had on the club. Let's hope we can emulate the success Jimmy had in the mid 1980s and do him proud. RIP

Mike Hallam
Thanks for the memories Jimmy, we salute you, best wishes to your family.

Mark, Harrisburg, PA
I'm a Forest fan but have always admired what Jimmy did with the Magpies. Cloughie was the best but Jimmy did a fantastic job with far smaller resources and money. Nottingham has lost another legend and football has lost a real gentleman. RIP Jimmy.

Ian, North Carolina
I bumped into Jimmy behind the main stand one cold day and wanted his autograph on the days programme. Neither of us had a pen, so he took me to his office and signed the programme. A memory from when I was 10, such a caring man, God Bless.

Andy - long life fan
Who can forget the time Jimmy stunned Gary Newbon when asked, after beating Aston Villa the European Champions 1-0, "What turned the game in your favour" the reply quite simply Jimmy at his best " Eh the goal - D'ja understnd!!".Absolute legend RIP Jimmy & thanks for the memories

Jay Thomas
All i can say is, heaven now has 2 geniuses. R.I.P. Jimmy

martin kaye
rip jimmy, thanks for the memories, a football legend.

lambert
nottingham is lucky to have two great managers in Clough and Sirrel. Made being a Notts supporter in the early 70s something special.

David Burkey Long Eaton
Jimmy took Notts to the top with dedication, hard work and skill and very little money. His achievments with Notts gives genuine football fans belief that anything is possible.R.I.P Jimmy

Mark on Holiday
Washaving a great holiday until this! RIP the greatest!

Paul Taylor
Without him, we would never have tasted any success in the modern game. RIP

shaun batt
R.I.P Jimmy. Thank you for the great days. You will be sadly missed.You was a legend.

Stephen Matthias
I'm a Wrexham supporter and have just heard this sad news, he seemed to be one of those real football people that you sadly no longer seem to see anymore.I can remember him from my old Panini Sticker book, he looked like a real character!

Stephen Silver
I was devastated to hear the sad news,of Sir Jimmy RIP to Jimmys family thankyou for the memorys great achivements you gave us countys fans.i will never forget you god bless Jimmy.

chrissie larkin
Thank you, Jimmy.

Paul
RIP Jimmy Sirrel 'The King of Meadow Lane' Gone, but will never be forgotten.

Mike Bennett
An absolute football legend. For me the most recognisable face in football. God bless.

Harry Gilfillan
A genius in motivating his footballers to achieve thier full potential. Judging by the comments of people like Sir Alex Ferguson, Jimmy is one of the most respected managers ever. Notts County will never ne the same again.

Paul - Chepstow
A kind, dignified and decent man. Thoughts and respects to County fans and the Sirrel family from QPR.

John - Watnall
Who will never forget Jimmys rallying call before the important relegation decider against Bury two years ago? I'm sure that spurred both the team and the fans to stay up - god bless you Sir Jimmy

Bury FC Supporter
A great man. I will never forget his impassioned pre-match talk to both sets of fans when both Notts County and Bury needed points to stay in the League on the last game of the season. He summed up everything there was to say about supporting your local team. Top man.

Nigel Richardson
Sad Day for Notts County And the fans & everyone involved in football that knew him.I Really hope that we fill the lane on saturday and give him a great send off that he deserves.

Mel Chambers
Simply the best his exploits will never be topped.A sad loss for ALL football fans whatever colour they play inGod Bless JimmyR.I.P.

Dave - Altrincham.
Sirrel was the last of his kind; cast from the Busby/Shankly mold. God bless you Jimmy.

PHILIP BARNETT & FAMILY
God Bless Jimmy. Never A Truer, Honest Man In Football Than You. On Or Off The Turf, You Commanded Respect And Got It Without Asking.Ours Was The Honour Of Meeting You.Ours Was The Pride Of Knowing You.With A Tear In Our Eye.....Thank You Jimmy.

Gdansk, Poland- support in uk
greatest man, better and more honest than clough.

Sharma Family
Good night Jimmy. A REAL football legend, who belonged to Nottingham and made us PROUD. Thanks for the sportsmanship, thanks for the laughs and the friendship. Special thoughts to David and family.

Stagman
A true gentleman and a great manager, bless you Jimmy.

john kirkby
agreat man in football. he was aman in a million. he gave is time for the club. he can never be replaced.jimmy was always there for the fans.R.I.P we will always remeber jimmy with kindness from all the last family xxxxxx

Terry Lambert
Jimmy was and always will be Mr Notts County on a level with , Shankly, Clough & Revie to name a few, he made football simple with quality and he was a master at his trade, Jimmy is Notts County a legend and a true gentleman, thanks for all the good times you gave us Jimmy.

Graham Collyer
Whem I was a young reporter covering Aldershot in the 1960s Jimmy Sirrel was the trainer and David Smith the manager. I will always remember Jimmy for his help and kindness.

Kyle R
R.I.P jimmy your the best thing that happend to notts county

simon booth
absolutley gutted to hear the news about mr notts county.being 34 can only just remember the great man and the great team of the 80s but after stories from my dad and countless viewings of the video magpie magic its easy to see that the man was a LEGEND.I hope that every pies fan even if they havnt been for years can get down the lane and give him the send off he deserves.RIP mr notts county

Steve Brewer
A hugely sad day and a day when part of the club has also died. I met Jim in 1973 as a thirteen year old with my dad, who has also passed away! It was a special time for both of us as he was a great man and larger than life itself. I remember those days and the team managed by Jimmy with great fondness and I shed a tear as I write this! The place will never be the same again! I will be there on Sat along with my son, walking in the same footsteps as me and my dad. It will be a very emotional day.

john kirkby
agreat man in football. he was aman in a million. he gave is time for the club. he can never be replaced.jimmy was always there for the fans.R.I.P we will always remeber jimmy with kindness from all the last family xxxxxx

Peter (Soccerman)
He was and always will be the best, what he did we can never repay..thank you Jimmy...the nicest man and the best manager we will ever have, I am gutted you are gone.

Malcolm Smith[Reading]
In August 1971 after Notts beat Rochdale in their first game back in the Third Division the previous Saturday I was outside Meadow Lane as a 16 year old when Jimmy came past.I told him I thought it was a good win on Saturday.Instead of ignoring me or saying thanks and walking on he spent a few minutes to give me a lecture on the subject every win in football is a good win and if there was such a thing as a bad win he would take one ahead of a draw or a defeat anytime.He was a lovely man as well a great football manager.

barry pashley
legend is used so often about people who dont deserve it but jimmy was and always will be a legend god bless

alec and mandy bradford and family
sadly missed the man was a miricle worker they should knock down county hall and build a statue to him cheers boss

Tony 1966
Thanks for the good days down meadow lane jimmy,

Rich B
Old walnut face - The most down to earth footballing bloke i ever met! He had time for EVERYONE. And what a great sense of humour! -Also could laugh at himself. Superb tactician and his Notts side added colour to the old First Division.RIP, from stoke city fan.

Rob Parker
A legend, a gentleman, I had the privelage of meeting Jimmy over 30 years ago as an 8 year old at Meadow Lane and then knowing him as a passionate follower of football 20 years later. Jimmy was a man who loved football, from a Sunday leage player to a full time proffesional, he loved them all. His passion and commitment to the sport should be honoured and praised. A man who created so many memories should be honoured. No knighthoods or civic awards could be anywhere near what Jimmy deserves. A fitting tribute would be to renamne Meadow Lane as the Jimmy Sirrell Stadium for all that Jimmy did through the "Dark Times" of County 75 and the work he did for the club. THE KING IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE KING! All the best Jimmy, you did us proud!

david heard
pure and simple he was the best r.i.p

PADDY PAUL
RIP JIMMY Condolences to all his family and thanks for the memories

Jon
As a tribute County Road, or part off, should be renamed Sirrel Road.

Dave Wakefield
Jimmy, you are one in a million. Thanks for giving me so many good memories over the years. You will be Mr Notts County forever. Hope to see you on the other side one day. RIP Jimmy. x

joy evans
i worked for notts county in 1975 wot a lovely man to work with a real gentleman rest in peace jimmy you were much loved

paul walters
forest had a legend called brian clough we at notts had a legend called jimmy sirrel,footballs loss not just nottinghams...a great character RIP.

barbara andrews( ecg barb)
I spent many happy times visiting Jimmy in the City Hospital .He was one of the most sincere men of this world and the greatest notts county manager ever.

Shaun Davis
I was lucky enough to spend time with Jimmy in his youth academy in the 80`s, he hjad the 1st ever youth academy in England. He all ways included me in 1st team training and he gave me many fond memories as a youth player. He told me many great stories and i can remeber once we had finished training with the 1st team and he called me back he planted the ball on the penalty spot and made me blast it in the back of the net, he then said "sonny you dont place it in the goal you just blast it now go and get changed" he was a fantastic inspiration in my life and will be sadly missed. Thank you for 3 great years and memories Jimmy your a true legend in my eyes R.I.P.Shaun DavisWorld, European and National Professional Champion.

Mel, Nottingham
Play your hearts out on Saturday for Jimmy. The first league win would be a fitting tribute.

paul handel .Swanwick Derbys
What a managerWhat a legendWhat a gentleman What more can i say!!

Daniel
Jimmy's son is my former boss, and I've heard many stories of his life. Although I never actually met him, it is inspiring to know his story, my condolences to his family.

Paul Smith
Sad, sad news. This is the greatest ever manager, character and friend the football club has ever had. No tribute is fitting enough - I could listen to his voice and watch the old games all day.RIP - lets hope Notts give him the send ff he deserves with three points on Saturday.

Swedisg Mag
RIP Jimmy

david gainey
what a great man he was will be sadly missed he was mr notts county rip jimmy

MARK MUGASETH
R.I.P JIMMY YOU WERE A LEGEND AT MEADOW LANE

Tom
calling all fans please fill meadow lane on saturday in memory and get behind them n show your respect to the legend him self

tom corah
to the man who meant so much. jimmy sirrel (aka mr notts county/football genius,)i have tears in my eyes as i write this tribute,tears of sadness but also tears of joy. you my friend brought a lot of happiness to the lane, and you new what football was about, and that was to bring the best out in people from all walks of life.and that is a rare talent these days,you were and always will be mr notts county and forever my hero, the memories i will keep from the lane of the chants of there`s only one jimmy sirrel there`s only one jimmy sirrel one jimmy sirrel will live for me forever god bless you jimmy r.i.p my hero

Ivor, Beeston
While the news is sad, he did at least enjoy some success. I remember him taking us into the top flight of English Football. Jimmy Sirrel: Manager of the last century.

Chris Gray
A Derby fan, but ALWAYS a Notts County fan. Jimmy was a great Manager with NCFC and will always be remembered by the Club and fans. I'm sure when he gets to Heaven he'll find a club to manage and take to the top, look out God.

Richard Smith
We never won the same number of trophies but the legendary Jimmy Sirrel was Notts County's equivalent of Brian Clough. Lets turn up in large numbers on Saturday and give Jimmy the fantastic send off he so richly deserves.

MR CUMBERPATCH
such a sad day for all of nottingham not just notts fans, i remember going round the back off the main stand before kick off in the eighties just to watch jimmy shunting up the gantry to get a birdseye view of the match. you would'nt get the likes of mourinho and wenger doing that these days. a true gentleman who like his character stayed strong to the end. the memories jimmy will always stay as will your legendary status.RIP from a gutted fan

Robert Burton
I have never heard anyone say anything negative about this man. Football will never see someone quite the same

JOHN UNDERWOOD
A man of few words, but when he talked football you listened. Mr. Notts County to us all, an excellent manager and genuine man. God bless you Gaffer, you will be missed. A Jimmy Sirrel Way? Why the hell not!

Steven
I played in a number of reserve games for Jimmy during the early 70's and he was such a great guy to play for. He would always encourage you and bring the very best from any player who played for him.

Paul...Basford
What a legend this man was. We will never see the likes of again in football. Thank you for all the great times at Notts. RIP Jimmy.

Rob
As a Forest fan, I can only say that Jimmy had the same impact at Notts as Cloughie had with us. An amazing man, a one off, articulate with a really dry sense of humour. A terrible loss for the city - Nottingham is in mourning today.

Tony D
As a Forest fan I also loved to go down the lane and see Jimmy's teams perform.RIP Jim your presence with never leave us.

Mark Greetham
I remember meeting him in the early 80's (being about 8) and being totally awe-struck, and then being told "come here wee laddie" and then felt a million dollars. I'm genuinely shocked by todays news, and another page in my clubs history closes.

david gainey
what a great man he was will be sadly missed he was mr notts county rip jimmy

Chris Ross
A real gentleman and a top-notch manager to boot. Far and away the best manager Notts have ever had and leaves us all with fond memories. A real footballing legend.

steveie b.
one of "jimmys apprentices" during the 70s,top gaffer!!!!!!!!

David Maislish
Many years ago, I had access to Jimmy Sirrel's diary/notebook. I remember one entry when he was manager of Brentford. It said something like: Went last night to watch Stockport reserves. Saw a young player who looked good, called Keegan. Asked the Chairman if I could offer £5,000 for him, but was told no.

STEVE GRIMSLEY
THE CALIBRE OF A FOOTBALL MAN OF WHICH THE GAME TODAY IS GREATLY IN NEED OF.I SUPPORT MAN CITY AND WE HAVE OUR LEGENDS BUT JIMMY WAS A FOOTBALL LEGENDR.I.P.

Mike : Devon
RIP ! A hard working genius. What he did with limited funds was staggering. A footballer's manager. He will probably be having a good chin-wag with Mr Clough at this moment about how the game should be played !!!

Chris Nelson, Long Eaton
The man was a legend, and put Notts County on the football map. A very sad day.

Stewart from Wilford.
A great Manager.A great Football thinker and motivator.Earnt all the respect from every quarter in football.RIP Jimmy.I hope they rename the A612 from Nottingham through Burton Joyce to Southweel - The Jimmy Sirrel Way.

dave gainey
what a legend and gentleman we all loved jimmy mr notts county r i p

Anthony
Thanks Jimmy,for a million magpies memories.RIP you will be remembered always.

dave gainey
what a legend and gentleman we all loved jimmy mr notts county r i p

dave leicester fan
A legend in football management. R.I.P

Iona
His passing is a loss to his family, to football and to this city. A great man and manager.

dave gainey
what a legend and gentle

Andy Bryan
Great man,great character,you were Mr Notts County and will be sadly missed.RIP Jimmy an absolute legend

dave leicester fan
a true legend in management from when footballers were just that.

steve
best football quote ever was from Jimmy; "The best team always wins and the rest is only gossip"

Ian Corcoran - Manchester
I'm truly gutted. Jimmy Sirrel is Notts County. A part of our great old club has died today. That man was responsible for some of the happiest moments of my life. I'll never forget how awestruck I was when he signed my season ticket as a kid back in 1981. He thanked me for my support and thanked my mum for paying for the ticket! More recently, the great man posed for pictures when a mate had his wedding reception at Meadow Lane on a matchday last season. This made a very special occassion even more memorable. We're gonna miss you Sir Jimmy. RIP.

Tony Emslie
Having been a County boy even going to away matches before the age of 10 with my uncle watching Jimmy's teams in the late 60's and onwards the best way of summing up this sad day for the club is this. He picked Notts County up from the gutter gave them a shirt and tie and a good hair cut and the diginity to walk with the best. He gave us the ability to live the dream. Those of us from the black and white half of the city especially those over 30 will be hurting today. Indeed I feel like I lost another uncle.

Coppice83
RIP Mr Notts County,You brought great success to the boys in black n white, one day the success will return, RIP Sir Jimmy

John Shacklock
I first met Jimmy at my Uncle's house and he was so friendly and he was always having a joke with us. my tribute to Jimmy is: everyone that he met, he made them a friend of his for life.

BB
Really sad news - as a Forest fan with a Magpies' supporting dad I know what he meant to the club. A true legend and one of the last of the great generation of 1920s Glasgow-born managers

Phil Thomas
The manager who only told his players AFTER the match that his wife had died prior to the match.

Mariusz
In shock-started supporting Notts in 1968 then Mr. Sirrel came and did his stuff. I thought the great man would live forever,he leaves behind a great legacy.Bet he's been lined up to coach Angels FC-RIP Jimmy.

PG
R.I.P.Celtic fan.

Anthony
Thamks Jimmy,For a million magpies memories.RIP you will be remembered always.

Sean, Mansfield Magpie
Jimmy, what a character. As a kid he was my hero - still remember the day he left for Sheff Utd. Was as gutted that day as I am today.RIP Jimmy

Gareth Banks
RIP Jimmy.From a Blackpool fan.

sarah and simon
a legend in all aspects. god rest him and keep him safe in the heaven of footballing legends. love to the sirrel family.

Mez
His team in the 70's got me supporting Notts. I met the great man last year and the kind words that he gave to meare something I'll always rememeber.

Pete, a Forest Fan
Sad news, great man. Had the pleasure of meeting him a few times and always felt awe-struck. Pity James Denholm can't get over whatever his problem is and use the name of 'that man over the river' as I know JS and BC were friendly.

simon jeffery
rip jimmy from a nottingham forest fan

Malcolm - Newark
I met him on a number of occasions. A great man. A real inspiration to his players.

Ernest - Bakersfield
I've got a football signed by Jimmy Sirrel and Brian Clough. I met them when we played pool against them for charity.

Anon
Please send my condolences to the family of Jimmy. I'm a life long county fan. Jimmy will be sadly missed.

Pete - Cinderhill
We don't need a statue for Jimmy. The stadium itself is the best tribute to him. Meadow Lane wouldn't be there without his efforts.

Mark
What a legend who will be forever be with us down the lane.

craig in carlton
absolute legend,simply the best. RIP gaffer!!!

craig humphrey
Absolute legend. simply the best.RIP gaffer!!!

craig humphrey
Absolute legend. simply the best.RIP gaffer!!!

Joanna
A true footballing legend. Much love to all his family in this sad time. Notts County will never have a legend like this again x

wayne morris
rip jimmy a great man and true notts county legend gone but never forgotten

jimmy willan
Condolences to all his family and every Notts fan who will surely be devastated by this. RIP Jimmy SIMPLY THE BEST

Adam
r.i.p jimmy from a forest afn

Ed
You will be sadly missed.

Dave, Gedling
RIP Jimmy. You brought great success to the 'Pies.

Phillip Simpson
A true gentlemen who leaves behind great memories of those magical days when you took Notts County to the top. Thank you Jimmy you will always be remembered.

Des, Higbury Vale
Our best EVER manager - a great character, a great man. He'll be sadly missed but never forgotten.R.I.P. Jimmy

james denholm
jimmy sirrel was notts county. i hope the city does the same for him as they did for that man over the river. r.i.p jimmy back together with your wife cathy.

Gareth Murden
RIP Sir Jimmy.