Chris Sutton has paid a moving tribute to his father, Mike, after confirming he tragically passed away on Boxing Day. Mike Sutton had been battling against dementia for the past decade.
He played for Norwich City, Chester City and Carlisle United during his 10-year professional career (1962-1972) before retiring due to injury.
He returned to football with Great Yarmouth Town in 1976, while working as a youth coach at Norwich. In a touching tribute on Twitter, former Norwich, Blackburn, Chelsea and Celtic striker Chris wrote: "My dad Mike sadly passed away yesterday. "He was a great sportsman, teacher, husband, dad and grandad.
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