Ernie Hunt (4 Viewers)

[Malaka]

There is a rumour going around that Ernie has died, is this true?

 

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[SlowerThanPlatt]

Certainly nothing online to suggest it’s the case

 

[Old Warwickshire lad]

Kin hope not, one of my all time favourites.

 

[Otis]

Where has the rumour come from?

Social media can be a Chinese Whisper away from a full blown conspiracy or bare-faced 'fact.'

 

[Magwitch]

Think we would have heard

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

The only person who’s posted it is this guy. However ‘excellent’ the source you shouldn’t put something like that out until it’s actually confirmed by his family

 

[rondog1973]

Has indeed passed away.

RIP Ernie.

 

[SkyBlueSid]

That is really sad. He was a genuine Sky Blue Legend and a great bloke too. Went to his pub in Ledbury a few times in the 80s and it was always a fantastic night out if he had City fans there.

 

[Otis]

Such a shame.

Such a skilful little player and scored two of the best City goals ever (Everton donkey kick and the one from almost on the half way line against Burnley).

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

Just a few years before my time, but a true City Legend & part of the clubs fabric.......RIP Ernie.

 

[rob9872]

RIP Ernie

 

[MalcSB]

RIP Ernie, a hero from my early teens. I remember the half way goal - he said afterwards he was too tired to run with the ball!!

Nice respects in the Express and Star.Sweet FA in the CT as far as I can see

 

[Bugsy]

Rest in peace Ernie... Sky Blue legend...PUSB

 

[Otis]

RIP Ernie, a hero from my early teens. I remember the half way goal - he said afterwards he was too tired to run with the ball!!

Nice respects in the Express and Star.Sweet FA in the CT as far as I can see

Cos they haven't seen it in here yet. As soon as they browse SBT it will then be on the CT site shortly afterwards.

 

[Ashdown]

I can hear the commentator now for that famous goal.......RIP Mr Hunt !

 

[DazzleTommyDazzle]

When I first started watching City my two heroes were Neil Martin and Ernie.

RIP Ernie and thanks for some great memories.

 

[fernandopartridge]

R.I.P. Ernie

 

[NortonSkyBlue]

What a player! imagine if he was fit......he wasn't "Ernie" but Roger but that name was "taken"

 

[hinckley cov]

R.i.p. Ernie. Sky blue legend

 

[Captain Dart]

Its true, RIP Ernie, club legend.

 

[clint van damme]

A little before my time but obviously heard all about him and especially 'that goal'!
RIP Ernie.

 

[The Reverend Skyblue]

Incredibly upsetting, I loved watching Ernie play.
Without doubt my favourite player ever to don the mighty skyblues.
RIP Ernie and knock a couple of donkey kicks in upstairs.

 

[tisza]

That is really sad. He was a genuine Sky Blue Legend and a great bloke too. Went to his pub in Ledbury a few times in the 80s and it was always a fantastic night out if he had City fans there.

one by the football club. had a few nights in there when he was there. Natural pub guv with a good sense of humour & liked a wind-up.
RIP Ernie

 

[skysblue]

Great guy, great player, RIP Ernie

 

[Malaka]

When I first started watching City my two heroes were Neil Martin and Ernie.

RIP Ernie and thanks for some great memories.

Me too

 

[Warwickhunt]

Loved watching him play always played the game with a smile. Never forget when the referee gave a free kick against Ernie and whilst the arguing went on he stuffed the ball up his shirt and everyone started to look for it

 

[bezzer]

RIP Ernie.

 

[Covstu]

RIP Ernie, one of the most famous goals in English history.

 

[Captain Dart]

BBC reporting it now.
Ernie Hunt: 'Donkey kick' scorer for Coventry City dies aged 75

 

[ccfc_ukr]

really sad news, before my time, but obviously had heard all about him.

My boss has been telling me a story this morning about a time that he got booked and the ref asked for his name, his real name being Roger Hunt, which also was the name of a liverpool and england international at the time. The ref asked again, and Hunt replied with Roger Hunt... the ref being so annoyed with Ernie who he thought was taking the mick, so he sent him off! Great stuff!

 

[stevefloyd]

Really sad news RIP Mr Ernie Hunt thank you for the wonderful memories

 

[colin101]

RIP Ernie, Sky Blue legend and will always be remembered as scoring from Willy's Donkey kick, Still remember having to go home after match and watch MOTD to work out what I had seen.

 

[standupforcity]

Glad I was there to witness that incredible' Donkey Kick'. One of my absolute favourites...so sad.

 

[no_loyalty]

Never had the pleasure of watching him in the flesh, but what a Sky Blue legend.

RIP Ernie

 

[lifeskyblue]

A player that always made the fans smile with his tricks and approach to the game. Players just are not allowed to play like that today; without fear and with real fun. Incredibly skilful and if he had been a little fitter would have played international football.
RIP Ernie: a sky blue legend.


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