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LET’S PAY TRIBUTES BEFORE THEY GO

by
The LeaguePaper Team
3 October 2021

JIMMY Greaves said: “I think you need a great deal of courage, physical and moral courage, to do all the things that contribute to scoring a goal. It’s not a matter of just getting into position... you’ve got to have the guts to make it happen.”
The outpouring of love and respect for Jimmy Greaves has been truly awesome. Jimmy earned his legendary status and his passing has emphasised the esteem in which he was held.
The sad thing for me is that we don’t do a little more to celebrate more people when they are still with us, rather than as a reaction t...

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