Jim Smith, the former Portsmouth, Derby and QPR manager, has died at the age of 79. He also served as League Managers Association chief executive before returning to management and leading Derby to the Premier League. All at #QPR are deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of former R’s manager Jim Smith. "I have so many fond memories of Jim as a football manager but foremost as a friend. Smith manged Derby between 1995 and 2001LMA chief executive Richard Bevan added: "Jim was a true friend to the LMA and will be very sorely missed by his colleagues and friends.

Source: Sky sports December 10, 2019 18:55 UTC