Keith Coombs, former chairman of Birmingham City Football Club.
Keith Coombe's widow Celia follows the coffin.
The coffin arrives at the church.
Jasper Carrott arrives at the funeral.
Former Aston Villa Chairman Doug Ellis arrives at the church.
Doug Ellis with Celia Coombs.
Former manager Ron Saunders (right) with Michael Wiseman, Birmingham City vice president.
Ron Saunders chats with Celia Coombs.
Jasper Carrott chats with Celia Coombs.
Former manager Jim Smith chats with Celia Coombs.
Former managers Jim Smith (left) and Ron Saunders chat.
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Mourners gather to pay tribute to former Blues chairman Keith Coombs at his funeral
May 5 2010
THE GREAT and good of Midlands football gathered to bid a fond farewell to former Blues chairman Keith Coombs at his funeral. Former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis, lifelong Bluenose Jasper Carrott and ex- Blues manager Jim Smith were among mourners who attended the service at Knowle Parish Church.