Very sad news. I think Jimmy also played for Salford so I hope this will be the subject of a tribute before the game on Friday.

RIP Jimmy.

There may not have been enough time to contact the RFL for permission for a minutes silence.

Sad news - another Leyther departed and he must only have been mid60s???

Fred, do we really have to get RFL permission for a minutes silence? Bonkers

There is to be a minute's silence before the game tonight - providing all the relevant parties have been informed in time.

RIP Jimmy - thanks for the memories of skilful prop forward play and 'proper' goal kicking!

RIP Jimmy.

yes Pat we do but it has been arranged and a minutes silence will be held tonight in memory of Jimmy.

Remember him very well,good solid player RIP

Another 71's player who has departed too soon

RIP Jimmy, and condolences to his family

A few years ago, the ultra dodgy and much maligned former Chester City owner Steven Vaughan (who was simultaneously Widnes' owner and ruined both clubs) ordered a minutes silence prior to a game at the Deva Stadium for one of his gangster chums - who had no link to the club whatsoever. Since that incident and the anger that it generated, I believe a number of governing sports bodies have opted for a procedure of prior approval.

You could be right as the directive only came in part way through a season (last but one I think it was).