BERT LOXLEYNotts County player and Lincoln City coach Bert Loxley died on 9 October, 2008, aged 74.He played more than 250 times at wing-half for the Magpies after making his debut in 1954. A decade later he had a brief spell at Mansfield before retiring as a professional player.He joined Lincoln City in 1966 as part of the coaching staff - owing to an injury crisis during his first season, he put his boots back on and played a further seven games.He remained at Sincil Bank until 1987. During that time he served the club as trainer, coach, physiotherapist and even as first team manager after leading the Imps in 31 league matches.Former Lincoln City and England manager Graham Taylor led the tributes for Mr Loxley."I came to Lincoln as a player in 1968 almost 40 years to the day," he said.. "Bert was then the trainer and on my very first day he and his wife Sylvia invited me to their home for lunch."I ended up buying a house no more than 100 yards away from the Loxleys in North Hykeham and we have retained a close friendship throughout the years.""He was a fantastic fellow and you could trust him totally. There will be many ex-Lincoln players who will remember Bert with love."City chairman Steff Wright said: "There was a 20-year period in which Mr Loxley became Mr Lincoln City."I am the new boy on the block so did not have a close relationship with Bert, but I do know there will be many past players and many fans who will remember him with affection."
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