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Sir Tom Finney passes away: Twitter reacts

Sports Mole looks back over the Twitter reaction to the news that Sir Tom Finney has passed away at the age of 91.

The football world was saddened last night to learn that Sir Tom Finney had passed away at the age of 91.

One-club man Finney spent his entire playing career with Preston North End, as well as making 76 appearances for England at senior international level.

Here, Sports Mole has looked back over the tributes that have been paid to the forward on Twitter.


"Sad 2 hear of the Death of a Legend at one of my old clubs,Sir Tom Finney RIP. The word Legend is banded around but this guy was #PNE#SirTom."
Current Rangers and former Preston goalkeeper Steve Simonsen

"Saddened to hear about the passing of Sir Tom Finney a legend of the English game, am sure he'll get a great send off at tomorrow's game #pne."
Preston midfielder John Welsh

"Sir Tom Finney , gentleman. Proper footballer."
Former England international Peter Reid


"Sir Tom Finney. Everyone who played with him or against him said that he was the greatest British player of all time. I agree, a lovely man!"
Former Manchester City centre-forward Francis Lee

"Was only down at Deepdale the other week and the walls were full of Tom finney pictures. To say he was a legend is an understatement #RIP"
Former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham

"Sir Tom Finney - a player who'd be worth 70m today. Condolences to everyone at Preston North End. Lost their favourite son."
Football commentator Ian Darke


"Rest In Peace Sir Tom. The Lion of Lions - a more talented English player of Association you'll not find. An English icon. Thank you."
Former England, Aston Villa and England striker Stan Collymore

"Sad to hear of the passing of one of England's greatest ever players, Sir Tom Finney. R.I.P."
Former England, Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen

"RIP Sir Tom Finney #legend #91."
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton


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Preston North End's forward Tom Finney smiles as he holds his trophy in London after being elected the Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers Association on 29 April, 1954
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