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Post by frankiegth on Sept 25, 2008 19:25:51 GMT
Just read of his passing. Was a successful manager but a really genuine bloke who was a down to earth man of the people.
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Post by Sultan of Cannock- SRFC on Sept 28, 2008 6:45:27 GMT
Sad that we lose another personality from that era.
With his unique array of teeth (which earned him the affectionate nickname of "Jimmy Squirrel") and virtually inpenetrable Glaswegian accent Jimmy was something of a quirky personality to regular footy watchers in the ATV (later Central) television region.
He was something of a "poor man's Bill Shankly", taking over a Notts County side struggling in the 4th division and transforming them into a better than average 2nd division side in under 5 years. After a less successful spell at Sheffield United, he returned to Notts as general manager, and with Howard Wilkinson as head coach, oversaw Notts rise into the 1st division (the top division back then prior to the Premier League) where they managed a 3 year stay.
Jimmy leaves his mark on Notts as a stand is named after him at the County Ground. He also leaves his mark on Sheffield United. He designed a new club crest for them after Sheffield council copyrighted the City's coat of arms that the Blades had used previously. SUFC still use Sirrel's badge to this day.
RIP Jimmy Squirrel. Not only were you a bloody good manager but you more than held your own with Cloughie on the other side of the river and you brought a smile to the faces of those of us in the ATV/Central region. The football world is a little poorer for your passing
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