I can't confess to knowing a massive amount about Notts County legend Jimmy Sirrel who died today aged 86 (a bit of research has helped me with this). But what I do know is that his breed of players and managers are decreasing rapidly by the day.
Sirrel managed Notts County in three spells in the sixties, seventies and eighties. He was a character, a man loyal to his football club. He carried on visiting Meadow Lane until only weeks ago. He valued the community and the fans of his football club.
On his first day as County manager he came out with the following: "Ask any kid what he knows about Notts County and he'll tell you they're the oldest football team in the world. By the time I've finished he'll know a lot more."
Contrast that with the prima donna Premier League managers of today. They have their flash cars and their £50,000 a week wages. But they don't have the love of all football fans, in the game in general or even at their own clubs.
Sirrel's legacy lives on - County have a stand named after him at Meadow Lane - I hope his values live on too. RIP.
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