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Yes very sad.Very sadly I learnt from friends that Jim Twynham passed away earlier today.
Us older folk will remember Jim as the voice of Highfield Road and into the Ricoh era. I cannot be certain but I believe Jim started in his role as stadium announcer either in 86/87 or 87/88 - I wonder if Jim Brown might know?? - I am also uncertain as to when Jim stepped down but am guessing he completed at least 20 years in that role. I worked on the odd occasion with him in the radio box around the turn of the century and certainly knew that at that point he hadn't missed a game at any level since starting. I also helped run quizzes at the Chestnut Tree for about 9 years with him and Graham Wood the other co founder of the Silk disco which was so popular in the city throughout the 70 and 80's. - always great nights.....
Jim loved Coventry City more than I could ever describe - along with family and the odd pint of lager and roll-up (!) the club was his life. He still went to the Ricoh having been given a season ticket for life after his retirement. He was a true Sky Blue in every way and a decent bloke - something most of us only can aspire to. So rest in peace Jim and thank you for your unique voice and especially your friendship to so many of us.
My condolences to his children and family....
I can have an educated guess of 66 -68 ish....Shit news. RIP Jim.
Was he old?
Very sadly I learnt from friends that Jim Twynham passed away earlier today.
Us older folk will remember Jim as the voice of Highfield Road and into the Ricoh era. I cannot be certain but I believe Jim started in his role as stadium announcer either in 86/87 or 87/88 - I wonder if Jim Brown might know?? - I am also uncertain as to when Jim stepped down but am guessing he completed at least 20 years in that role. I worked on the odd occasion with him in the radio box around the turn of the century and certainly knew that at that point he hadn't missed a game at any level since starting. I also helped run quizzes at the Chestnut Tree for about 9 years with him and Graham Wood the other co founder of the Silk disco which was so popular in the city throughout the 70 and 80's. - always great nights.....
Jim loved Coventry City more than I could ever describe - along with family and the odd pint of lager and roll-up (!) the club was his life. He still went to the Ricoh having been given a season ticket for life after his retirement. He was a true Sky Blue in every way and a decent bloke - something most of us only can aspire to. So rest in peace Jim and thank you for your unique voice and especially your friendship to so many of us.
My condolences to his children and family.
Very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Worked with him for a few years in the Council House, when we started working life. He would bring in the most obscure LP's bought from Jill Hanson, starting his collection prior to forming Silk with Graham Wood. Silk covered a few family functions for us, including our wedding back in '74, always great nights. Caught the quiz in the Chestnut on occasions. He had a great, unique voice enhanced, I'm sure. by his 'roll ups'!! His announcing career with our Sky Blues has never been bettered. A true Sky Blue. He gave Clive (please don't say anything too meaningful or controversial!) a good run for his money recently as a guest on the Friday night phone in. Condolences to his family, RIP Jim, you will be missed.
In all the years I knew him (about 20) i never knew that !Gutted. Lovely bloke. One of my earliest memories was hearing his voice. Spent many evenings at Trust meetings and at games talking about the City.
He was the announcer at Wembley for England games and cup finals for a few years as well as HR and the early Ricoh days.
In all the years I knew him (about 20) i never knew that !
Have a feeling he was a DJ in his younger years so that could well be true. Pete Chambers is the man who would know. Hopefully he'll give Jim a nice tribute in the Telegraph.Is it an urban myth that he could have joined forces with Pete Waterman in his early days but wouldn't as he had a full time job and wouldn't take the risk?
Used to love the subdued way he would announce the goalscorers name when it was the opposition!
Couldn't really remember much from HR but since you have mentioned that I can now! Really sad news and hopefully the club will pay tribute.
Glad to hear he had a ST for life too.
It's a shame there isn't a game where the fans could have a minute's applause
Jim was a regular poster on here and a good one. I knew him well from my days in the Chestnut Tree when I lived in Cov.
We shared many City stories over a few pints and the old local will never be the same when I go back home.
RIP mate
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