I have so many happy memories of Brian, my uncle, especially from family get-togethers when we were much younger. He would entertain everyone, especially the children. I recall his party pieces... Jim Reeves singing 'He'll have to go' and 'There was an old farmer had an old sow...'! He always used to say that I ate more than he did at parties when I was a youngster. In fact, he was still reminding me of that fifty-years later! If North End had lost, he wouldn't eat anything at all for a few hours! I was lucky enough to be a bridesmaid when he married Eileen and I treasure the necklace they bought me. Brian was very good at keeping in touch with family and a great support. He will be much missed by us all.

I have the greatest respect for Brian, my uncle. In 1964 he, very kindly, took me to the FA Cup Semi-Final at Villa Park to watch Preston play and defeat Swansea. My grandfather was unable to go following a family bereavement and Brian, very kindly, stepped in to take me, as an 8 year old lad, to watch the game with 68,000 spectators on Villa Park. It was in the days before seats and when I was asked how did you manage to see anything I told them I was sitting on Brian’s shoulders and his 6ft 4in gave me a clear view. Preston beat Swansea 2-1 and then faced West Ham in the final at Wembley. Brian’s friendship has always brought a great wish in me to visit and to hear how Preston could perform better. My thanks to him for his tremendous friendship and support and many unforgettable memories. He will be sorely missed. Andrew

From when I was very young I remember uncle Brian for being good fun. Being so tall he always said he would throw us over the washing line but he never did. I loved both his collie dogs,Blackie and Clive, and when he sang Jim Reeves songs and played his harmonica at parties. He was a lovely man and the devotion he showed supporting PNE was only surpassed by the devotion he had towards his family. Helen