Coventry City has forwarded their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ernie Machin who passed away on Sunday aged 68.
Coventry City deputy chairman John Clarke said to the club website: "This is very sad news for thousands of Coventry City fans like myself who were fortunate enough to be there during the original Sky Blue era.
"Ernie Machin was one of the original Sky Blue team and Jimmy Hill went on record to say that he was his best ever signing.
"This is a very, very sad loss and our thoughts and condolences go to his family at this very difficult time."
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