RIP to a good man who gave the City of Coventry something that will be cherished forever. I think everyone on that day in 1987 (apart from Spurs fans) were sky blues supporters. Thoughts with all of his family and friends ❤
Loudest cheer at Wembley all day the other year was when John was in the crowd as the camera panned over to him and we could all see him on the Big Screen. I've never seen so much affection from so many people in a single moment for one man before and I doubt I ever will again. Rest In Peace
John use to drive me and his son to school in his huge Mercedes during 1987. I remember how exciting it was as Cov got further and further in the FA cup and how relaxed John seemed about it all. A great man indeed. A lovely tribute too.
I personally met John at his home a few times (me doing home improvements). I was absolutely in awe of him to start with but after a few short moments I was at ease ..he was funny ,very genuine and absolutely coventry city mad ..one of the nicest people I have ever met . RIP BIG MAN ..A TRUE LEGEND .
I know John sillett from balsall common,hi was come there to wash his car,i wash his cars for 10 years,and i did some jobs in his garden,was brilliant man,Rip John sillet!
Sad news. I remember him as a solid full-back during Jimmy Hill's early years at CCFC. He was a major contributor to the clubs rise from division 3 to division 1. And of course he was co-manager when we won the FA cup for the first and only time. He was a great footballer, a great manager and a great human being.
RIP BIG JOHN gave me and my family all kinds of amazing memories for that I will be eternally grateful. Never gonna be forgotten 🙏 ....PUSB Go for it Go for it CITY
Always remember his kind words about a Liverpool away performance at Highfield Road, seemed like such a lovely man, and he did such great things for Coventry City, I'm sure he'll be turning in his grave at how the Coventry fans are suffering now, RIP from a Liverpool fan.
Snoz, one of US FOREVER. Thanks for creating so many great memories, I was just 10 when you arrived, You made a massive impact to our City and it's people To get the chance to live my Dads dream of walking down Wembley Way to see the city in the final, wow, to win it, incredible. You made it possible and never doubted it. Thanks from 4 generations of the Suddens family.
A lovely man, a larger than life character .......the word legend will doubtless be used, and rightly so. One little anecdote, JS had a little known young player called Stuart Pearce (later a.k.a. "Pscycho" Pearce ) install the lights in John Sillet's stable / outhouse. John knew a good man when he saw one, and he knew how to get the best out of them.....both on.... and clearly off the pitch.
Part of our collective history passed away today, i still remember your smile on that day from the stands.....class act that put a smile back on the faces of not just Coventry but also English football when it was down post Heysel.
I was 8 years old & lived in the Binly oak were my father Jack Sanderson was manager & a good friend to John & George, when the team went for a run in the park they were always last by 10 yds or so, I had to stand outside & tell them the team was running up the hill after They finished their pints & jokes they latched on to the end of the team as they ran by. LEGENDS in there own lifetime sorely missed.
If you wanted a manager to galvanise a team with infectious laughter then snoz was that man his character and passion will be hard to succeed but mark Robbins is close on his tail. Pusb RIP George and John may the sky blue highway take you to heaven.
Sky Blue Legend, such a nice friendly man, everybody loved him, always smiling, I was at the Final, what a day, my favourite line at Wembley was the winning goal, he said "What is Lloyd McGrath doing on the wing, he can't cross his legs!!" GOAL!! RIP Snoz.
💙⚽️💙 The many times I met John including working with him at Highfield road & the Richo I found he had no ego he was just funny easy going & down to earth . A good bloke with a talent for bringing out the best in many players. PUSB!! 💙⚽️💙
Welled up watching that. It will be emotional on Saturday no doubt. Would be nice to think Snoz, the Iron Man and Big Cyrille are sharing a beer somewhere. Big game at the weekend, let’s put on a show for a proper legend. PUSB. RIP John and thanks for everything.
Brought the club it’s finest moment! Coventry player, manager and supporter! Let’s get this club back to where it belongs for George and John! ⚽️
rip John sillet rip ❤❤❤😪😭💙💙💙💙
Rest now. John Sillett. He will always smile on our PUSB. Forever. May Our manager make you proud. glad to be a part of your PUSB. ❤
Big John, you did us Proud in 87 and when you played. You will be Greatly missed. RIP 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
What a duo who brought so much joy. Sincere sympathies to the Sillett family on the death of John. Behind every great person is an extended family.
RIP to a good man who gave the City of Coventry something that will be cherished forever. I think everyone on that day in 1987 (apart from Spurs fans) were sky blues supporters. Thoughts with all of his family and friends ❤
I didn’t really see you because I’m younger but I still know you are a legend
Miss u always
God bless snozz you were a true sky blue 💙 🙏 my prayers are with you and your family
Play up sky blues
A True Sky Legend Rip Sir John 😢
RIP John. That 1987 FA Cup final was one of the best.Coventry played so well.
TOP MAN!! HE LOVED FOOTBALL AND FOOTBALL LOVED HIM
Rest in peace Snoz. You made a whole city very, very proud. Part of our fabric, now and always.
i rememeber him smiling at me at Hilsborough on the cup run............RIP Mr Sillet
Loudest cheer at Wembley all day the other year was when John was in the crowd as the camera panned over to him and we could all see him on the Big Screen. I've never seen so much affection from so many people in a single moment for one man before and I doubt I ever will again. Rest In Peace
Sky Blues marching on, lead by George and John.... Thanks for everything
John use to drive me and his son to school in his huge Mercedes during 1987. I remember how exciting it was as Cov got further and further in the FA cup and how relaxed John seemed about it all. A great man indeed. A lovely tribute too.
RIP Big John you will always be remembered by all Sky Blues for 16th
May 1987 but also for everything you’ve done for Coventry City Football Club.
RIP John thank you 🙏 for helping are Coventry city win in the fa cup
Rest In Paradise 🙏🙏🙏John Sillet💙💙💙Sky Blue Heaven🙏🙏🙏True Legend💙💙💙
Brings tears to my eye as a Spurs fan. What a man! They don't make them like they used to.
Sky blue heaven has never been so good.
RIP John all ways in our harts stay sky blue #PUSB #CCFC 🤍💙🤍💙🤍
You have just witnessed a legend ... take note they don't come around very often.
Rip John he was a good manager specia
I personally met John at his home a few times (me doing home improvements).
I was absolutely in awe of him to start with but after a few short moments I was at ease ..he was funny ,very genuine and absolutely coventry city mad ..one of the nicest people I have ever met .
RIP BIG MAN ..A TRUE LEGEND .
RIP Snoz. Absolute legend and sky blue through and through. So glad he got to see our club on the up…Don’t worry mate, Robins has it all in hand 👍🏻
Thank you for memories John PUSB
I know John sillett from balsall common,hi was come there to wash his car,i wash his cars for 10 years,and i did some jobs in his garden,was brilliant man,Rip John sillet!
RIP Snoz we will remember you forever in our skyblue hearts.
Rest in Peace John Sillett. Deepest sympathies to the family and to all the fans
A man who genuinely loved the city and along with big George bought us our finest hour.
Thank you and RIP John.
PUSB
What a fitting tribute to a Coventry legend 💙
A. Great one off .
R.I.P. Snoz
I remember the day like yesterday. He had a grin on his face bigger than a cheshire cat.
Sad news. I remember him as a solid full-back during Jimmy Hill's early years at CCFC. He was a major contributor to the clubs rise from division 3 to division 1. And of course he was co-manager when we won the FA cup for the first and only time. He was a great footballer, a great manager and a great human being.
RIP big man. Thanks for the fantastic memories
RIP BIG JOHN gave me and my family all kinds of amazing memories for that I will be eternally grateful. Never gonna be forgotten 🙏 ....PUSB Go for it Go for it CITY
RIP John. What memories, what a man.
With his brother Peter, John Sillett was in the Chelsea side which won the old First Division Title, back in 1954-55 👍⚽
George and John’s sky blue army! RIP Big Snoz. A legend in CCFC history.
True Sky Blue hero as player and manager. He, along with Big George Curtis, gave us the 1987 FA Cup win, something I never dreamed we’d see. RIP John
Wish you could have seen us back in the prem - lets do it for him!
Bet John was smiling last night. Great man😊😊
Always remember his kind words about a Liverpool away performance at Highfield Road, seemed like such a lovely man, and he did such great things for Coventry City, I'm sure he'll be turning in his grave at how the Coventry fans are suffering now, RIP from a Liverpool fan.
What a manager R I P John
A real tearjerking tribute to a real footballing man, who's face was never far from a smile🥲 Thanks for all the memories Shnoz!🙂🙂🙂
Sad news what a legend
R.I.P Snoz you did so much for this club glad he saw us on the up we will go and beat wba and get promoted for you 💙🐘⚽️😭 forever sba
Snoz, one of US FOREVER.
Thanks for creating so many great memories, I was just 10 when you arrived, You made a massive impact to our City and it's people
To get the chance to live my Dads dream of walking down Wembley Way to see the city in the final, wow, to win it, incredible.
You made it possible and never doubted it.
Thanks from 4 generations of the Suddens family.
Rest in peace big fellow the name he always called me when we met .
Rip
A lovely man, a larger than life character .......the word legend will doubtless be used, and rightly so. One little anecdote, JS had a little known young player called Stuart Pearce (later a.k.a. "Pscycho" Pearce ) install the lights in John Sillet's stable / outhouse. John knew a good man when he saw one, and he knew how to get the best out of them.....both on.... and clearly off the pitch.
Part of our collective history passed away today, i still remember your smile on that day from the stands.....class act that put a smile back on the faces of not just Coventry but also English football when it was down post Heysel.
I was 8 years old & lived in the Binly oak were my father Jack Sanderson was manager & a good friend to John & George, when the team went for a run in the park they were always last by 10 yds or so, I had to stand outside & tell them the team was running up the hill after They finished their pints & jokes they latched on to the end of the team as they ran by.
LEGENDS in there own lifetime sorely missed.
George and John's Sky Blue Army
r I p John sillet city legend pusb
I live in Oz and ive just woken up to this sad news. RIP Snoz, thanks for the all the good times.
Brilliant tribute video...RIP J.S
If you wanted a manager to galvanise a team with infectious laughter then snoz was that man his character and passion will be hard to succeed but mark Robbins is close on his tail. Pusb RIP George and John may the sky blue highway take you to heaven.
John sillet sky blue Army 💙
Sky Blue Legend, such a nice friendly man, everybody loved him, always smiling, I was at the Final, what a day, my favourite line at Wembley was the winning goal, he said "What is Lloyd McGrath doing on the wing, he can't cross his legs!!" GOAL!! RIP Snoz.
R.I.P
Sky Blue Legend💙
A Hero
I am very sad about this
Very sad day for the city of Coventry.
RIP John thanks for the FA cup.
RIP John. Proud of you Coventry boy
💙⚽️💙 The many times I met John including working with him at Highfield road & the Richo I found he had no ego he was just funny easy going & down to earth . A good bloke with a talent for bringing out the best in many players. PUSB!! 💙⚽️💙
Rip John he are Coventry city up
R.I.P 🙏
Welled up watching that. It will be emotional on Saturday no doubt. Would be nice to think Snoz, the Iron Man and Big Cyrille are sharing a beer somewhere. Big game at the weekend, let’s put on a show for a proper legend. PUSB. RIP John and thanks for everything.
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R.I.P
rip u will be mist
Nice one J
Aw no?
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