Floodlit Pitch

English football has lost another of its best loved heroes with the sad news that Nobby Stiles passed away on 30 th October. A World Cup Winner in 1966 Stiles was described by Alf Ramsey as one of 5 World Class players in that team.   Stiles spent the bulk of his career at Manchester United but will forever be remembered for his little dance after becoming a World Champion with England. Nobby’s victory dance while clutching the Jules Rimet is not just recalled by those lucky enough to witness our nations’ greatest sporting achievement but by those of us who missed that particular chapter and revel in the history of our sport. Stiles was aware of his place in football folklore when he recalled that kids of his Grandchildren’s age recognised him as “that fella who danced around Wembley”, no doubt helped by Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds “3 Lions” video. "In a way, you end up belonging to everyone" he stated. Which is why his passing will be mourned by all generat