Regardless of his contribution to football, he is remembered by his family as a deeply caring and loving man.
Ian's widow Glenda said today: "He may have been a football man all his life but I know him best as a wonderful human being who was liked by everyone he came in contact with.
"He got his wish, to die in harness.
"Just over two weeks ago we fle
w to Armenia for the Portugal game and I'll always remember what happened at the open training session at the stadium on the day before the game.
"The stadium was packed to see all the Portuguese stars like Ronaldo, Deco and the rest, but when Ian walked out they all stood up and shouted his name.
"It was incredibly moving."
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