The appeal for a larger than life statue to be sculptured and displayed outside of Coventry City's Ricoh Arena home in the spring of 2012, which came from a supporters initiative, was launched last week and has received the support of many within the game.
Speaking to the CT, Des Lynam said: " I heartily support Coventry's proposal to erect a statute to Jimmy Hill. "It would be a fitting tribute to a man who put Coventry City on the map."
Former Liverpool player and now tv pundit Alan Hansen said: "Jimmy Hill is a legend in football. "He played, managed, directed and been a Chairman. His knowledge of football is unsurpassed and it is a fitting tribute to a great man and a great friend."
Former Arsenal keeper Bob Wilson worked with Jimmy Hill on Match Of The Day and said: "Great knowledge, funny, confrontational, a visionary, Jimmy Hill is truly a special footballing man."
The Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal is being supported by Coventry Building Society and anyone wishing to make a donation to the appeal can do so at any of the company's branches. Any donation will be gratefully received but for those wishing to contribute more there are special incentives available.
A donation of £5,000 will see the contributor's name inscribed on the statue plinth, while for a maximum of six people, a £12,000 contribution will see an inscription on the plinth plus a miniature bronze statue issued to the donor.Those wishing to donate £12,000 or more will also have the chance to meet Jimmy Hill, subject to health, during a special lunch at the game on Saturday, July 31st.
Donations are accepted by cash or cheque at any Coventry Building Society Branch and by cheques made out to the Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal and posted to Godiva House, Binley Business Park, Coventry. CV3 2TQ.
Online bank transfers can also be made to the Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal using account number 44715278 and sort code 40-63-01.
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