WATCH: Blackpool fans say goodbye to football legend Jimmy Armfield

He died at the age of 82 after battling cancer last month

Author: Amy ScarisbrickPublished 8th Feb 2018
Last updated 8th Feb 2018

Blackpool fans have been saying an emotional final farewell to legendary player Jimmy Armfield.

Supporters have broken out in a spontaneous round of applause as Jimmy Armfield visited Bloomfield Road for the final time.

The funeral procession made a lap around Bloomfield Road - with current players forming a guard of honour.

The crowd fell silent as the cortege passed the pitch he played on for his entire career of 17 years.

The current Blackpool players formed a guard of honour and bowed their heads as his coffin covered in tangerine and white flowers went past.

Our reporter Amy Scarisbrick has this special report:

Outside the stadium, Jimmy's statue is surrounded by a sea of flowers and scarves left by the hundreds of fans who adored him:

A special memorial service will be held for him later this year.