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The following
obituaries appear in 'FourFourTwo' magazine for July 2002, Number 95 ...
Billy Ayre (Not confirmed as a 1970-71 player)
At the age of 49, Bury
assistant manager Billy Ayre passed away on April 17,
after succumbing to lymph node cancer Ayre, a tough
tackling centre-half in his playing days, was a popular
character famous for his never-say-die attitude on the
pitch and his sense of humouroffit.
He played for Hartlepool United, Mansfield Town and
Halifax Town, where he became player-manager before
further management spells at Blackpool, Scarborough and
Cardiff City Current Bury manager Andy Preece described
him as the ultimate professional and a man who could make
you laugh at anytime...
By Sarah Cooper
Jimmy Quinn (Celtic squad) 1948-2002
Jimmy Quinn made his debut for Celtic against Rangers on
New Year.s Day 1968 and made 41 appearances in total.
The grandson of another Jimmy Quinn - a Bhoys legend at
the turn of the century - he began his career as a member
of the famous Quality Street Gang, playing alongside the
likes of Kenny Dalglish and Lou Macari. Despite his
potential, Quinn's time at Celtic was troubled with
injuries, and in 1975 he joined Sheffield Wednesday,
where his career was cut short by injury He passed away
on April 25, aged 54, after collapsing at his home.
By Louis Massarella
See more May 2002 news
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