| Jimmy Armfield has died 10:44 - Jan 22 with 4973 views | Steve_M |
For my generation a very good radio summariser but, more importantly, a very good full back for Blackpool back in the day, he just missed out on the World Cup in 1966 too I believe.
[Post edited 22 Jan 2018 12:02]
|  |
| |  |
| Jimmy Armfield as died on 10:46 - Jan 22 with 4952 views | No9 |
Saw him play at PR for Blackpool
In later years good on the radio
RIP Jimmy |  | | |
| Jimmy Armfield as died on 10:46 - Jan 22 with 4946 views | Ftnfwest |
great man RIP. He was part of the squad in 1966. Regular and captain up until Bobby Moore took over the role |  | | |
| Jimmy Armfield as died on 11:07 - Jan 22 with 4894 views | ITFC_Forever |
RIP Jimmy.
Can only remember him from the radio, but provided many an interesting insight to the game he was covering for R5. |  |
| |
| Jimmy Armfield as died on 12:00 - Jan 22 with 4841 views | PJH |
R.I.P.
He was a very good fullback and a member of the 1966 World Cup squad although George Cohen had the RB spot in the team.He played in the 1962 WC.
I think I have his autograph from about 55 years ago in my collection in my loft. |  | | |
| Jimmy Armfield as died on 12:24 - Jan 22 with 4778 views | bontcho |
| Jimmy Armfield as died on 10:46 - Jan 22 by Ftnfwest |
great man RIP. He was part of the squad in 1966. Regular and captain up until Bobby Moore took over the role |
According to a 5live documentary I heard he would have been skipper if he’d not got injured in one of the warm up games. |  |
| |
| Jimmy Armfield as died on 12:33 - Jan 22 with 4752 views | Ftnfwest |
| Jimmy Armfield as died on 12:24 - Jan 22 by bontcho |
According to a 5live documentary I heard he would have been skipper if he’d not got injured in one of the warm up games. |
it was certainly not cut and dried as Moore was still in the process coming back from his first bout with cancer in the 12 months or so leading up to the finals | | | |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 13:15 - Jan 22 with 4676 views | FrowsyArmLarry |
RIP Jimmy
This has also brought to my attention that King Of The Kippax doesn't have a website. How the hell do City fans discuss Veganuary and brexit ? [Post edited 22 Jan 2018 13:16]
|  | | |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 13:30 - Jan 22 with 4645 views | LythamBlue |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 13:15 - Jan 22 by FrowsyArmLarry |
RIP Jimmy
This has also brought to my attention that King Of The Kippax doesn't have a website. How the hell do City fans discuss Veganuary and brexit ? [Post edited 22 Jan 2018 13:16]
|
As part of my job I met Jimmy once and asked him if he'd ever played at Portman Road. He said he has bad memories of our ground because it was where he got an injury which prevented him from playing in the 1966 World Cup! |  | | |
Login to get fewer ads
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 13:42 - Jan 22 with 4605 views | Superfrans |
Yes - never saw him play, but he was a fixture on the radio, sitting alongside the likes of Bryon Butler and Peter Jones. A great voice and excellent insight, without being an attention-seeker.
Those were, indeed, the days. |  |
| |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 13:47 - Jan 22 with 4592 views | jaykay |
top manager as well
r.i.p. jimmy |  |
| forensic experts say footers and spruces fingerprints were not found at the scene after the weekends rows |
| |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 14:06 - Jan 22 with 4571 views | GlasgowBlue |
I remember him as manager of Leeds. A true gentleman of the game. |  |
| |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 14:17 - Jan 22 with 4546 views | PJH |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 14:06 - Jan 22 by GlasgowBlue |
I remember him as manager of Leeds. A true gentleman of the game. |
Yes took them to the European Cup Final in the season that started with Brian Clough in charge. | | | |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 14:44 - Jan 22 with 4527 views | christiand |
Sad news. I didn’t really know much about Armfield as a player, but listening to his commentary on radio was a real joy - He certainly knew what he was talking about. RIP | |
| |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 16:07 - Jan 22 with 4463 views | Pilgrimblue |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 14:44 - Jan 22 by christiand |
Sad news. I didn’t really know much about Armfield as a player, but listening to his commentary on radio was a real joy - He certainly knew what he was talking about. RIP |
Not just a good player and commentator but very nice guy. Sad loss for the game. |  | | |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 16:14 - Jan 22 with 4455 views | gerard1947 |
Sad to see him go. I saw him play a few times and enjoyed his TV and radio work. I had him down as a really genuine bloke. |  | | |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 16:21 - Jan 22 with 4443 views | horsehollerer |
Loved his radio work. RIP. |  |
| |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 16:27 - Jan 22 with 4435 views | imsureazzure |
Good read thanks.
Love this though 'Leeds were ill used by the referee'
Given the Leeds tactics of the Revie era payback was due. |  | | |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 16:50 - Jan 22 with 4415 views | powinswitch |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 13:42 - Jan 22 by Superfrans |
Yes - never saw him play, but he was a fixture on the radio, sitting alongside the likes of Bryon Butler and Peter Jones. A great voice and excellent insight, without being an attention-seeker.
Those were, indeed, the days. |
Bryon Butler and Peter Jones were the pinnacle of great football commentators. Crackly reception whilst listening to the town in some European away fixture. Jimmy Armfield was a superb summariser but I suspect he may not have worked with those two greats. I believe Jimmy was no fan of the self absorbed Alan Green. Not fit to tune in the equipment of Butler and Jones. Not for me. | | | |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 22:46 - Jan 22 with 4294 views | Ryorry |
| Jimmy Armfield has died on 13:47 - Jan 22 by jaykay |
top manager as well
r.i.p. jimmy |
Heard interviews with a couple of players he managed, & others he worked with, earlier today on R5l. "He never raised his voice or got into arguments" are two comments that stood out.
R.I.P. |  |
| |
| |
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
