Milan Mandaric, a wonderful eccentric 87-year-old, young at heart and soul man, has sadly died this week. Milan was a man I admired, liked hugely, worked for and with, and came across when our professional connection ended. He had a boyish and never-ending youthful outlook on

The news of Susan Whelan leaving Leicester City has come as a huge shock and surprise to me. Her contribution to the incredible rise and success of the football club as a business and sporting operation is absolutely in no doubt. But vitally, as most managers like myself would

Returned from travelling to hear the terrible news of Matt Beard's death... shocking and tragic news. My thoughts and love to his family... Great guy, great company, and always loved watching him coach... an absolute natural with brilliant delivery... Sorry we didn't get a chance

Last night, I spent time at an event in London, with my friends from @NujumSports, dedicated to the plight of the children of Gaza. All three players (@HamzaChoudhury1, @elghazi1995 and @sammorsy08) spoke with a thoughtful calmness about their own passions and beliefs, which

I would like to pass my sincere condolences to Uriah Rennie's family and friends... a man who stood tall and broke incredible boundaries. Uriah was a really great bloke to spend time with, too. I once shared a car journey back to Sheffield with him after a game. Good memories,

A sincere thanks to all the staff at Chesterfield Royal Hospital for looking after me post my recent op, which means I can now look forward to being at @vardy7's historic last appearance for @LCFC tomorrow, with family, friends and former colleagues, and for once the word

Sending my sincere condolences to Chic Bates' family and friends on hearing yesterday of his death after a long fight with dementia. Chic was a teammate, then manager of mine, in my early years at Shrewsbury Town in the 1980s and was a fierce competitor, but a kind man.

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Making progress... been out in the Dark Peak, a place of beauty I never tire of being in... real food for the soul. Thank you all for your kind well-wishes. Cheers, Nige. X

Looking forward to the new year, when I think we always look for fresh hopes, expectations and dreams, this quote a friend and ex-colleague of mine once shared with me, sticks with me. It's a beautiful quote by an inspirational and strong woman, which reminds us to treat others

I would like to thank all the kind people who have continued to send their support during the last 13 months. I'd like to update you. Learning to walk again has been an incredible challenge. My appreciation of support from family, friends, colleagues, supporters, and medical

Saw Bella Hardy at the Stables Milton Keynes last night, accompanied by @jennbutterworth... excellent performers indeed! Loved it. Cheers, Nige.

I learned yesterday that Henri Kumps, the "Pressy" (President), has died. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, all at @OHLeuven and the wider Leuven football community who have appreciated his considerable contribution. A much loved and respected

Devastating to hear the terrible news of Sol's death today... A truly wonderful man whose inner strength in fighting his health issues and warmth and desire to help others was typical of this caring man. Rest well, my friend xx

When my friends visited Leuven.

It's difficult to put into words how I, and indeed everyone who came across or worked with Craig, will feel on hearing such devastating news. He was without hesitation one of the most wonderfully talented, emotionally understanding, calm, balanced and outrageously funny people

I feel very lucky to have been at Lilleshall on Friday with so many friends and colleagues from my days working at The FA, to celebrate the life of Craig Simmons who died in May. His influence on my career, and on the development and lives of so many players and coaches, is

A belated congrats to two members of our family, Alfie Butler @alfbutts, a great listen on Virgin Pride, and Ben Williams @Benedicte_W, Girls PDG Coach Lead at England Rugby. Brilliant news. Our own type of pride in both of you in your new roles, love Nige xxxx

So so saddened to hear that Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness. His influence, contribution, impact, and wonderful magnetic personality, was pivotal in our great escape at @WBA. You are loved, and you will be missed, big lad xxx