Jimmy Armfield: A football gentleman (first broadcast 30/08/17) - a podcast by BBC Radio 5 live

5 live's Mark Pougatch speaks to Jimmy Armfield - one of football's most iconic figures. Jimmy sadly passed away on January 22 2018 aged 82.



Jimmy won 43 caps for England including the World Cup winning squad of 1966.



He made a club record 568 appearances for Blackpool, managed Bolton Wanderers and Leeds United and became the voice of football for many. 5 live's Mark Pougatch looks back on one of the English game's most iconic figures.



We also find out how he reflects on playing alongside legends: Stanley Matthews, Alf Ramsey and Bobby Moore, appointing Terry Venables and Glen Hoddle as England managers, football in 2017 and what he feels is his biggest contribution to the sport

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