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Former Premier League manager dies aged 79

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Legendary Derby manager Jim Smith (Courtesy)

Former Derby and Portsmouth manager Jim Smith has passed away at the age of 79 after battling illness.

Smith also had three spells in charge of Oxford where he is regarded as a club legend.

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