Former Aston Villa and Southampton star Chris Nicholl has passed away at the age of 77. Nicholl, who also managed Walsall, was remembered for his no-nonsense approach as a manager and his contributions to the football community. Tributes have poured in for him from various sources, including Walsall FC and former players.
Former Aston Villa defender and Walsall manager Chris Nicholl has died. https://t.co/HZFrN2sn96
Chris Nicholl dies aged 77 as tributes paid to former Aston Villa and Southampton defender https://t.co/qqYjPRFHi9 https://t.co/AfkY3fW9v7
A horrible week or so for Walsall. First Jan, then Stan and now Chris. He was a ferocious, no-nonsense manager who many players of that era count as the best they played for, but he became an engaging press room colleague while still commanding respect. #Saddlers #WalsallFC https://t.co/NyImLXRTng
BREAKING: Former Aston Villa and Southampton star Chris Nicholl passes away https://t.co/SQYWJKTwX5 https://t.co/1XOnr1Bqop
We are devastated to learn that former manager Chris Nicholl has passed away. Chris led the Saddlers from 1994 to 1997 and won promotion to Division Two in what was a memorable 1994-95 campaign. Our thoughts are with his family & friends at this incredibly sad time. 💔 https://t.co/vXat78LW5F