I had not realised until today that Kevin McCarra had died on Saturday at the ridiculously young age of 62, from Alzheimer's.

He was probably best-known for his work as The Guardian's chief football correspondent and he wrote excellently.

Two links to rather heartfelt tributes to him.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...as-a-great-man

https://www.theguardian.com/football...espondent-dies