THE family of former Barnsley FC player and coach Norman, ‘Mr Barnsley’, Rimmington have thanked fans for their loyalty and overwhelming support.

Just two days after Norman, known as Rimmo, died aged 93, Oakwell erupted into a minute’s applause on Saturday as players and supporters showed the strength of their feeling and affection for him.

Norman signed with Barnsley FC in 1945 and worked for the club in a series of roles until well after his official retirement. Born in Staincross he still worked as kit man at Oakwell past his 90th birthday.

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