JIMMY ARMFIELD OBE DL

Early day motion 918, tabled 7 February 2018 by Gordon Marsden (Labour). Signed by 16 members.

That this House pays tribute, on the day of his funeral at St Peter's Church, Blackpool where he was organist, to Jimmy Armfield OBE DL, a football legend as player for Blackpool FC, a manager, England Captain and a hugely influential football commentator and journalist; commends Mr Armfield as an embodiment of all that was best about Blackpool and the football world; recognises the tireless work and support he did for charities and organisations across Blackpool, done with huge personal modesty and decorum; and offers condolences to his wife and all his family.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Conservative 5, DUP 2, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.