Fan Tributes

You will always be remembered Sir Tom, I only wish I'd been around to see you play. As a North End supporter I was raised by tales of how you became Mr Preston and how you great your play was. Deepdale has suffered a great sadness with your passing but we know you're always looking down on us. RIP Sir Tom, the last of the true great footballers and one of very few great men.

Jon Ingham 

Now in my eighties I was a constant supporter of Blackpool F C years ago we had Matthews Preston had Tom--The greatest player I have ever seen in my life- a game with North End was sheet terror when Tom got the ball anywhere on the pitch-- A real giant in a commons mans frame--RIP Sir Tom and thank you

george elliott 

An absolute legend. I'm proud to be a supporter of Preston North End, and a big part of that is because of you. Your memory will live on and generation after generation will talk about the great Tom Finney. Forever Preston North End. Goodnight and God bless Sir Tom.

Richard Gray 

I wasn't lucky enough to meet you in person, but just living in Preston feels like part of your family. That's the impact you had. I enjoy football and can appreciate your greatness on the field, but it is how you were as a gentleman and an inspiration to us all as how to be as a person !! Rest in Peace true legend xx

Donna Brookes 

While I've only seeing the old footage Sir Tom was no doubt an outstandingly talented player, one of the true greats.

I have a photograph of myself and Sir Tom from 2001. It was a chance meeting - Sir Tom visiting Deepdale on a Friday afternoon and I just happened to be there. An occasion I'll never forget.

Apart from his sporting achievements, he was (and will remain) an outstanding role model. The word 'legend' is overused these days but not in Sir Tom's case. An inspiration.

Seán Carr 

Sir Tom Finney true legend one of the greatest players for my club Preston North End England and of all time you were one of the reasons why I am proud to be a North End fan my Grandad played against you and he scored the only goal in the match maybe you're back playing football again and i did see ones at the playoffs final rip Sir Tom Finney

James Grundy 

I have lived in Norfolk all my adult life and have never been to Preston at all. However I feel a sense of loss with the passing of Tom Finney who was one of my boyhood idols when growing up he was truly one of the greats and a terrific servant of one club and country. I had the privelage of seeing him play in the flesh as it were only once. Thank you for your skill your dignity and humanity and rest in peace. My condolences and regards to all Preston supporters from a Norwich City supporter.

Terry Dartnell 

I only remember meeting you the one time sir Tom. You was shopping in marks and Spencer with your late wife my grandad lead me over to you I must've only been about five years old. I asked you to write your autograph in a little diary I had -just been bought and handed you a tiny pencil which made you laugh. I still have your autograph and from that day fourth I've been a Preston north end fan (about 25 years)
You were a true gentleman and will always be loved by Preston north end rest in peace sir Tom mister Preston our hero and legend.
Sharon Ward x

Sharon Ward 

Sir Tom, I am not old enough to have seen you play, but as a PNE fan I admire everything you did for our proud club and England.

Thank you very much, up the whites and RIP.

Jack Cooksey 

Sir Tom Finney a legend who will always live on in the memory of all Football fans worldwide not just PNE, 30 years i have supported Preston and I'm proud to be a part of the clubs history as will my children and there's alike.. RIP Sir Tom

Karl Michaels