Bill Nicholson has died

[enfieldiansr]

OK Guys, I know this is not non-league but this man surely has entered our lives at some time.

Perhaps a minutes silence before the start of the game should be observed.

 

 

Former Tottenham boss Nicholson dies

Sat 23 Oct, 11:05 AM

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bill Nicholson, the most successful manager in Tottenham Hotspur's history, has died at the age of 85, the Premier League club's website reports.

 

"It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Bill Nicholson," a club statement said on Saturday.

 

"Bill passed away peacefully at a Hertfordshire hospital early this morning after a long fight against illness. He was 85."

 

A former Spurs player, Nicholson managed Tottenham from 1958 to 1974, leading them to the league and FA Cup Double in 1961.

 

Nicholson also took Tottenham to two more FA Cup wins, the 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup and the 1972 UEFA Cup.

 

He was appointed club president in 1991.

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[Hawkeye Pierce]

May he rest in peace. 85 isn't a bad innings though.

[Southport - TOWNER]

A great man; great manager; may e RIP

 

Phil

[Guest]

Despite being someone who loathes and detests Spurs I always had enormous respect for Bill Nicholson himself and today is a very very sad day for all football.

[Guest]

Not only a great manager and a great man, but a great player also that should not be forgotten. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/applaus.gif" alt="" />

[The Invisible Man]

It may be only a game, but the world is a better place for Bill Nicholson having been in it.

 

A man of honour, integrity, and a great love and knowledge of football. I doubt if we will see his like again.

 

The Spurs will go marching on. Glory glory hallelujah, Bill.

[Arkwright]

A great man who always made his team play exciting football.

God Bless.