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Thousands donated in honour of Coventry and Spurs legend ahead of Premier League clash

He has been invited to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the game tonight

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 10:52 AM
Thousands donated in honour of Coventry and Spurs legend ahead of Premier League clash
Key Things to Know
  • More than £4,000 has been donated to Dementia UK following former player Jimmy Holmes's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
  • His son, James Holmes, is running the Dublin marathon on October 25 to raise funds and awareness.
  • Tottenham Hotspur invited the family to their stadium for a match against Coventry City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

More than £4,000 has been raised for Dementia UK in honor of former Coventry City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Republic of Ireland player Jimmy Holmes, following his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. His son, James Holmes, organized the fundraiser and is running the Dublin marathon to generate donations and spread awareness about the condition.

James and his father were invited to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to attend a match between Jimmy's two former clubs on October 19. They are scheduled to meet former teammates Ossie Ardiles and Glenn Hoddle, with Spurs including information about the charity campaign in their matchday programme ahead of the Dublin marathon on October 25.

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