Many tributes will no doubt be paid to a great footballer and football manager and to a wonderful man. Additionally, the Dickie Bird Foundation will remember Sir Bobby as a Founding Patron of the Foundation in 2004 and for the support and friendship he gave to Dickie in its formation.

“The world has lost a great man and I have lost a great friend” said Dickie.

Very few achieve the universal adulation Sir Bobby enjoyed. Our thoughts go to his family and friends.