He was a true favourite of mine and I was lucky enough to be in his company at the launch of his autobiography at the Tyneside Irish Centre the week before Christmas; where he looked fit as a lop and was as kind and charming as I had always imagined him to be.
Steve Wraith, Pavel's UK agent, has asked us to share Pavel's funeral arrangements in his home country and to let you know that Pavel Srnicek’s memorial service will take place at St Andrews Church, Newgate Street at noon on Wednesday, January 13. Wraith says: “This is a chance for close friends, former team-mates, colleagues and fans to pay their respects to a Newcastle United legend and a truly remarkable human being.”
Finally if you wish to share any memories or tributes to Pav, please post in the comments below and we'll ensure they get passed on to his family.