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Sheffield Football Coach Tony Parkes Dies Aged 76
The club will hold a tribute at Ewood Park after Parkes, known as Mr Blackburn Rovers, died aged 76, having served across 34 years.
- On Wednesday, Blackburn Rovers announced the passing of club legend Tony Parkes, aged 76. The club will hold a special tribute at Ewood Park during their final home game against Leicester City on Saturday, May 2.
- Parkes joined Blackburn Rovers from Buxton Town for £5,000 in 1970, eventually making 409 appearances and serving under 16 different managers before concluding his association in 2004.
- Often called 'Mr Blackburn Rovers,' Parkes was a vital member of the coaching staff that secured the 1995 Premier League title under Kenny Dalglish, contributing to four promotions and managing nearly 100 matches as caretaker.
- Former Blackburn striker Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton led tributes, with Shearer posting, 'RIP Tony.' Journalist Henry Winter praised Parkes as an 'embodiment of loyalty' who served the club faithfully.
- Parkes, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2020, remained connected to the club through frequent visits to Ewood Park with his daughter, Natalie, cementing his legacy as a loyal servant.
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