davieG Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 From OS Former Leicester City midfielder and Academy coach Neville Hamilton sadly passed away this morning (Monday). Born in Leicester (19th April 1960) Neville began his career as an apprentice with the Foxes before signing professional forms in 1977. He made his first team debut at the tender age of 17 against Manchester United at Old Trafford in December 1977and went on to make four appearances for the club before joining Mansfield Town. He later had a spell with Rochdale before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1984. However, Neville suffered a heart attack during pre-season training at Molineux and was forced to retire on medical grounds. More happily, after recovery, he qualified as a full FA coach in August 1986 and, in the summer of 1989, he rejoined City as Community Department Officer. He later went on to become an Academy coach with the club. Club ambassador Alan Birchenall said: "I have seen thousands of players come through this club over the years and I would put Neville up there with the best of them. "If ever there was a smile or a laugh down at the training ground, both when Nev was playing and coaching, you knew that he would be involved. "I went to see him last week in the Glenfield Hospital and although he knew he was seriously ill he was still laughing and joking. We thought he had pulled through the operation and it wouldn't be long before we saw his smiling face down the training ground again. "I feel so sorry for his wife and kids. We have lost a great man in his prime. "He has always been part of the Leicester City family and everyone here at the club is devastated. He will be sadly missed." The club would like to pass their utmost condolences to Neville's family and friends at this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solihullfox Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 RIP Neville, sympathy to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 RIP Neville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizLCFC Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 RIP Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertboy Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 How sad..R.I.P Neville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Fox Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 So sorry to hear this sad news rip nev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 This is very sad. My mum used to work with his wife and he was a lovely man. Upsetting news. Rest in Peace Neville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-man Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 I went to school with his son Louis and knew his daughter Simone. Both terrific players. Totally gutted for them. RIP Neville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Very sad news indeed RIP Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox in a Box Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Gutted is the word.. Neville RIP. A Gentleman who will be sadly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Very sad to hear this. I have met the man on several occasions. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitesh Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 RIP Neville. I remember him from a few of the team photos when I was a kid I had up on my wall. Very sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Terrible. R.I.P Nev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Tragic news. RIP Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalRobboFOX Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 RIP Nev, I remember he used to do the training days down St Maggies.... Big loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fosse Boy Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 RIP Nev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjim1980 Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Me and my youth football team had some coaching sessions with Nev when we were younger. Some of the best sessions i ever had. R.I.P nev you will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 RIP Nev. When working at Holmes Park for work experience, one day he came in and said it was his birthday. Everyone insist on cakes, the daft bleeder went straight over to Greggs and bought us all a cake. Top Man - his work with the community etc. was top notch. It's a shame that the world doesn't have more fellas like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig the Lawnmower Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 very sad. I remember him playing for city, and also remember when he was taken ill at molyneux. I didn't realise he was in hospital, so the news has come as a shock. RIP Nev, you'll be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperEadem Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 RIP Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby or not Toby Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 RIP Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Only met him a couple of times, but he was a lovely bloke. RIP Nev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Will there be a minute's silence on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc81 Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 This is a shock, so young. RIP Nev. My thoughts are with your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamfinn10 Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 True gentleman RIP Nev. My thoughts go to family x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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