Mr Iley

[upthecolliers]

I see Jim as past away aged 82 I think R.I.P.

[Romared]

He never got the credit that he deserved, football was at times awful under him ,but he helped stabilise the club during some dark times ,
R I P Jim Iley

[SBRed48]

RIP Jim Iley. Like many a fan at that time I gave thi some stick, especially at Marine, but all that's sooin forgotten. Tha sumdis husband, dad, brother, relative, friend--sympathy to you all.

[perkytyke]

First Manager I watched them under! RIP Mr Iley once a Red always a Red.......

[Jules88]

RIP Jim Iley. Like many a fan at that time I gave thi some stick, especially at Marine, but all that's sooin forgotten. Tha sumdis husband, dad, brother, relative, friend--sympathy to you all.

Absolutely echo that Rest in Peace Jim.

[animallittle3]

Rest in peace Jim , you laid the foundations for that great period between 1978 and 1982 , Clarkie added Derek Bell and Tommy Graham but the rest of the squad was brought in by your good self including the great Alan Little .

You never really got the credit you deserved .

Once a Tyke always a Tyke .

[animallittle3]

From the Newcastle Chronicle


https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news...d-15432638.amp

[anstonred]

Thank you for helping me love the reds & for laying the foundations for promotion
My sincere condolences to Jim’s family at this sad time

[Swazer16]

Got some stick at the end of his tenure but left a good core of players when Clarkey took over. Rip Jim.

[EastStandRed]

First started watching under Iley so good memories. RIP Jim