Today’s Life’s a Pitch (BBC Radio Suffolk midday to 2pm) will pay tribute to the show’s local football correspondent Simon Warr, who died earlier this morning, aged 65.

Warr’s non-league previews have been a weekly feature of the show since it began in 2012, in addition to his coverage of games across the county and other broadcast roles with Radio Suffolk and nationally.

Host Mark Murphy, legend-in-residence Terry Butcher, Tractor Boy and TWTD’s Phil Ham will be joined with figures from local football to remember Warr.

Simon’s family have asked me to thank everyone who sent him such kind messages of love, support & hope. Simon’s campaign for justice for the falsely accused will continue. He had just finished writing a new book. Funeral arrangements will be shared soon.

RIP Simon. (2/2) pic.twitter.com/3CkCmk7sqr– Simon Warr (@bbcsimonwarr) February 22, 2020

The show can be heard on 95.5FM, 95.9FM, 103.9FM and 104.6FM, and also now on DAB, or online via a widget on this page by clicking here.

Photo: TWTD

senduntd added 11:26 - Feb 22 Very sad. Always liked his forthright presentation. I shall miss his voice on Radio Suffolk.
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Saxonblue74 added 11:26 - Feb 22 Sad news. His voice became as familiar as some of the real broadcasting legends to me with his enthusiasm and great knowledge of the local scene. Come on Town, let's have a win for Simon today.
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slade1 added 11:28 - Feb 22 RIP Simon, your football reports were always knowledgeable, interesting and funny. You will be missed by the listeners.
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bluerico added 12:01 - Feb 22 Always liked to hear Simon's enthusiastic and entertaining reports of local football matches. RIP Simon.
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OldClactonBlue added 12:16 - Feb 22 Very sad, and only 63. Unique, never to be forgotten. RIP Simon.
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davidsuperg added 12:28 - Feb 22 Life's a pitch will never be the same again. We have lost another legend. RIP Mr non league warr x
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DebsyAngel added 12:41 - Feb 22 Very sad news - he had such a distinctive voice. RIP Simon, will miss your local football commentary.
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Michael101 added 13:23 - Feb 22 Sad news,I used to look forward to his Saturday morning slot ON THE WARR PATH. Where he would rant about things like bad parking noisy kids great radio. RIP
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Edmundo added 13:25 - Feb 22 When I used to make the trip from further afield, his voice reporting on local matches was often confirmation of my arrival in or departure from Radio Suffolk territory. Sad news.
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GREYBLUE added 13:39 - Feb 22 So sad to hear of Simon's passing His passion for local football shined through in his reports Very sad news RIP
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cooper4england added 15:58 - Feb 22 A proper wordsmith. RIP Mr Warr
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blueboy1981 added 17:17 - Feb 22 R.I.P Simon - you'll be missed by many. Gone too soon after bravely battling on through a horrendous time. Where's the justice ?
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Pedro added 08:42 - Feb 23 Very sad. Always really enjoyed his football and his film and TV reports. Sounded like he was a great guy, always really entertaining. Untimely death. RIP.
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