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