Walsgrave in Coventry based Lloyd Pharmacy have joined the list of those supporting the Jimmy Hill Statue appeal.
The statue, which had been sculptured by Nicholas Dimbleby, will be seven foot high when it is unveiled to the public this July and will be the 50th in this country of a footballing personality.
Steve Gray, Lloydspharmacy trading director, said: "Lloydspharmacy is delighted to support the statue of Jimmy Hill which will celebrate such an important figure in the Club's history. The fans have shown great enthusiasm for the initiative and we wanted to add our contribution too.
“As a major employer in Coventry we are keen to support the local community and the Club is very much at the heart of the city. Lloydspharmacy is already very involved with the Club as a sponsor and we were pleased to extend our support to help with the statue as it is a befitting way to recognise the achievements of Jimmy and the generosity of the fans.
Joe Elliott, CCFC life president on behalf of the Jimmy Hill Statue Committee, said: "We would like to thank Lloyds Pharmacy for their tremendous generosity and for taking us within touching distance of the required amount.
"Their donation, in addition to the vast contributions made by the club's supporters, will ensure the Jimmy Hill statue is in place for the beginning of next season.
"The statue is now well underway and we are all very excited about seeing it in place in time to celebrate 50 years of Sky Blue and the achievements of Jimmy Hill - a true football visionary."
Coventry City Life President Joe Elliott on behalf of the Jimmy Hill Statue Committee which includes CV One's Dave Long, City Vice President Kevin Heffernan and Football League Fan Of The Year Kev Monks had taken some photos from a recent visit.
You can see how work is progressing by clicking on http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/Gallery/0,,10269~2342680,00.html
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