RIP Hugh Mcilvanney a great Sports writer: This brilliant documentary is a must see. The extraordinary legacy of great Scottish football managers. Busby, Stein & Shankly and a young SAF: The Football Men – Part One 1/4 https://t.co/QFSD7pJrze via @YouTube
— M.J. Hucknall (@mjhucknall) January 25, 2019
Hugh McIlvanney's words captivated readers for several decades, but his voice was equally enthralling. The result was the best football documentary ever broadcast. Rest well, sir.https://t.co/Ofqvc6vADQ
— Rob Fitzgerald (@FitzTheBlitz) January 25, 2019
Hugh McIlvanney's book on boxing is a marvellous read and his 3 part Arena documentary "Busby, Stein and Shankly: The Football Men" is a poignant, crafted piece of social history (I hope the BBC will repeat it so I can upgrade my grainy VHS transfer). Wonderful sonorous voice too
— Neolesmiserablesism (@hoodedman1187) January 25, 2019
In the mid 90s, Hugh McIlvanney wrote and narrated a programme on the BBC called “The Football Men” about Busby, Shankly & Stein and the working class west of Scotland roots that bound all three together. Needless to say he could do great TV as well as great writing. RIP indeed.
— John Blance (@JohnBlance1) January 25, 2019
"In the west of Scotland, nobody bothers to argue that football is a genuinely popular art form, the theatre of the people," said Hugh #Mcilvanney, who wrote and presented 1997 BBC A series on Matt Busby, Jock Stein and Bill Shankly.
— John Sinnott (@JohnSinnott) January 25, 2019
It's a great watchhttps://t.co/RGPfIjHtLh
RIP Hugh McIlvanney.
— Comics Talk Football (@StandUpFootball) January 25, 2019
Anyone not familiar with him check out his book 'McIlvanney on Football' or his documentary below. The only thing more beautiful than his writing was hearing his words in that West of Scotland brogue.https://t.co/3b2xDHW9J0
A truly sad day. His Arena film "Busby, Stein and Shankley :The Football Men" was one of the finest documentaries I've ever watched. If you love sports journalism, you simply have to love Hugh McIlvanney https://t.co/xjMsflEON6 #hughmcilvanney
— Laith Al-Janabi (@JanabiLaith) January 25, 2019
Sad to hear of the passing of one of the great writers, on this game and many others, Hugh McIlvanney.
— Albion News (@WBAFCProgramme) January 25, 2019
Get "McIlvanney on Football" if you can.
His documentary, "The Football Men", on Shankly, Stein & Busby is magnificent too. https://t.co/cWtoQxENcj
Busby, Stein & Shankly: The Football Men – Part One 1/4 https://t.co/MGroRio8v3 Hugh McIlvanney who has died was the greatest football writer ever and he brought that skill to TV in his masterpiece on the genius of Stein,Shankly and Matt Busby.
— michael cairns (@Cairnspolitics) January 25, 2019
Sad news about Hugh McIlvanney. Here is a link to his superb documentary about Matt Busby, Jock Stein & Bill Shankly.https://t.co/MxBjYOV5F6
— Aaron James Kelly (@aaronke13972312) January 25, 2019
Hugh McIlvanney. RIP
— frank crisp (@frankiecrisp1) January 25, 2019
The start of a brilliant three part bbc program Written by Hugh McIlvanney criminally never repeated
Busby, Stein & Shankly: The Football Men – Part One 1/4 https://t.co/LRuRNzc5IL via @YouTube
Hugh McIlvanney. "Busby, Shankly and Stein"
— Alex McLaughlan (@alexmclaughlan) January 25, 2019
Part 2:https://t.co/gNfoy2dGkj
Sad to hear of the passing of Hugh McIlvanney. His "Busby, Shankly and Stein" documentary was outstanding. Part 1 here:https://t.co/P59IFGkhh3
— Alex McLaughlan (@alexmclaughlan) January 25, 2019
Busby, Stein & Shankly: The Football Men – Part One 1/4 https://t.co/juT7HRiyKI The best TV programme ever made about football, RIP Hugh McIlvanney,
— Gary Naylor (@garynaylor999) January 25, 2019
RIP Hugh Mcilvanney.
— Gerard Ryan (@TheBearRyan) January 25, 2019
Watch this. https://t.co/qHTvGYDgwQ
Hugh McIlvanney was simply the finest Sports Journalist this country ever produced.
— Michael Warburton (@mikewarburton) January 25, 2019
His series – “The Football Men” – on Busby Stein & Shankly is the best Football Documentary I’ve ever seen.
His legacy is assured, he was such a talented Journalist and #RIPHughMcIvanney pic.twitter.com/eUu5GHLHAi
RIP Hugh Mcilvanney. A giant of journalism and writer of the finest sports book I've ever read – McIlvanney on Boxing. Surely time for a repeat of his documentary "The Football Men" @BBCFOUR
— OorWa (@oor_wa) January 25, 2019
RIP Hugh McIlvanney. This documentary on Busby, Stein & Shankly is a classic. https://t.co/BfNtFG9OwS
— 1000 Trades (@1000TradesJQ) January 25, 2019
This doc. about Busby, Shankly & Stein which was written/presented by Hugh McIlvanney is about character, intelligence & obsession. It describes a time when ambition was the greatest working class virture It's the best football documenatry I've seen. https://t.co/LMT6U1lwQG
— Ian Walker (@fenlandgent) January 25, 2019
Apart from his peerless writing, Hugh McIlvanney was a brilliant broadcaster. His series on Busby, Shankly and Stein was exceptional. https://t.co/Bg7uPB3sVH
— Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) January 25, 2019
One of my favourite things about Hugh McIlvanney was his voice. Hearing him talk about Busby, Stein and Shankly is incredible https://t.co/I9VY4mN299
— Callum MacMaster (@CallumMacMaster) January 25, 2019
This Hugh McIlvanney documentary, The Football Men, on Busby, Shankly, Stein is class. https://t.co/X2xIjOAMuY
— Alex Brodie (@alexjbrodie) January 25, 2019
RIP Hugh McIlvanney. As well as the great writing, this is a brilliant documentary. https://t.co/MSJriH9yYR
— Gavin MacPhee (@gavmacphee) January 25, 2019
Sad news about Hugh McIlvanney. Here is a link to his superb documentary about Matt Busby, Jock Stein & Bill Shankly.https://t.co/MxBjYOV5F6
— Aaron James Kelly (@aaronke13972312) January 25, 2019
Sad to wake to news of the death of brilliant sportswriter Hugh McIlvanney. His 1997 documentary "The Football Men" about the intertwining lives of Matt Busby, Jock Stein and Bill Shankly was magnificent and deserves a repeat – how about it @BBCSport ? https://t.co/Snjgw83u1M
— Brian Spurrell (@EBStatto) January 25, 2019
Hugh McIlvanney's documentary on Busby, Shankly and Stein is one of my favourite pieces of television ever.https://t.co/obFv8uHhCX
— Martin McGrath (@martinmcgrath) January 25, 2019
RIP Hugh McIlvanney.
— Comics Talk Football (@StandUpFootball) January 25, 2019
Anyone not familiar with him check out his book 'McIlvanney on Football' or his documentary below. The only thing more beautiful than his writing was hearing his words in that West of Scotland brogue.https://t.co/3b2xDHW9J0
Busby, Stein & Shankly: The Football Men – Part One 1/4 https://t.co/MGroRio8v3 Hugh McIlvanney who has died was the greatest football writer ever and he brought that skill to TV in his masterpiece on the genius of Stein,Shankly and Matt Busby.
— michael cairns (@Cairnspolitics) January 25, 2019
Two legends in conversation. Two wonderful voices.
— Sean Fallon (@SeanFallonCelt) January 25, 2019
Watch Hugh McIlvanney speak to Sean about Stein, Tully and Glasgow in this excellent documentary. https://t.co/ksCUaWBGDE
@BBC Dear #BBC you have one of the great television programs Arena:The Football Men by Hugh #McIlvanney in your vaults. There would be no greater tribute to the man's abilities than to repeat this. #scuffler
— BaMan (@IAmTheBaMan) January 25, 2019
#hughmcilvanney's The Football Men, about the shared background of Jock Stein. Matt Busby & Bill Shankly is a fascinating film, whoever you support. https://t.co/QYSWGehmrh
— Julian Shea (@juliansheasport) January 25, 2019
I only just saw on the FA Cup coverage tonight that Hugh McIlvanney has died. Among all his other achievements, his Arena three-parter "The Football Men" is a *terrific* documentary.
— Paul Hayes (@the_questmaster) January 25, 2019
Really sad to hear of the death of Hugh McIlvanney. A real football and sports man. One of the best documentaries I've seen is The Football Men telling the story of #Busby #Stein and #Shankly essential viewing if you are a #football fan.
— Damien Maguire (@Deebhoy) January 25, 2019
