Work prevents me from getting to Oakwell today, so I just wanted to post something to pay my respects to a genuine Oakwell legend. The club will never have a more loyal and long-serving employee as Norman Rimmington. Thank you for all that you did for Barnsley FC and I'm glad that you were able to hear of the New Year's Honour's nomination prior to your passing. The recent tributes on Twitter from a host of ex-Barnsley players over many eras speak volumes. Rest In Peace, Mr Barnsley. Sorry I can't be there in person today. If anyone else is in a similar position, feel free to add your own thoughts to the thread.
Ditto Super Norman Rimmo Can't attend but my thoughts and prayers are with his family, the club and the town today.
Rest In Peace Mr Rimmington. Sincere condolences to your family and friends in this their time of grief. The volume of comments since this sad news was announced shows the level of love and respect Mr Rimmington engendered from those with a connection to Barnsley Football Club and beyond in the greater footballing family. Sleep well Mr Rimmington. You'll always be a BFC legend and will never be forgotten.
Rimmo was 'long-serving' when I started following in late 70's. A good friend was fortunate enough to play for the Reds mid-80s and tells stories of what a high-regard Rimmo was held in, even back then. Football has run out of stalwarts like this. He came from a better age and has gone to a better place. RIP Norman Rimmington.
Blessed to have known the man like I did, was brilliant with me as a child. My mum was hoping to be at the funeral but she's having chemotherapy treatment which makes it difficult. Rest in forever peace Norman, salt of the earth is an understatement.
I think that Norman personified both the club and the town. I recall Hammill showing his medal after Wembley and saying, 'this is for you, Rimmo.' It shows the sort of father-figure he was for generations of players. I think he may well have thought of all those players as part of his own 'family' as well. Such a great servant in so many different ways and in so many different roles over so many years. I think he knew what 'service' of that style meant and it is something the modern game is losing. He leaves behind great memories and huge respect. He takes with him the prayers of many supporters, along with our condolences to his family at this sad times. God bless, Norman and Rest in Peace.
My late dad came with me on the Oakwell Tour for my 50th birthday. All he wanted to do all day was meet his boyhood hero, Norman Rimmington. Now he can meet him again and talk Barnsley FC all day long. Rest in peace, Rimmo, Dad's waiting for you!
RIP Norman, My Dad grew up in Mapplewell, although was 12 years your junior. He watched you play for the side & knew you as a local celebrity, back in the day when that was earned, not bought. Rimmo trained my Dad (Malcolm Hepworth) at north Gawber colliery, in the short time he wasn't in the employ of BFC. I started watching BFC in 1974 & one of the first people I was lold about by by dad was Norm & he just went on being a legend. Someone we should all be able to be proud of. A man who said no, I'm staying at Barnsley when Allen Clarke called, but a man who had a lot more about him than that. Read that Twitter feed Sam Winnall.
Well put, concur with all of that. Likewise I couldn't get to Oakwell due to work. Can't add anything in terms of the sentiments expressed.