Just heard the sad news that world cup winner from '66, has died from a suspected heart attack.

just heard it myself...never saw him play, but world cup winner so will always be remembered...condolences to his firends and family

Always seemed a likable bloke in interviews and when he was manager of Pompey and Southampton. Anyone who enjoyed watching Le Tissier play probably has a lot to thank Ball for as it was him who got the very best out of Le Tissier.

Farewell to another England World Cup hero.

A real English Bulldog,RIP Alan

Shocking news.

Be at peace, Alan Ball.

RIP - world cup winner

Top bloke, Alan Ball, described by Ossie as:

one of my best pals

It's been announced that the players will wear black armbands tonight at the Bridge.

A sad day indeed. RIP

A girl at work said "is he the tall bald one or the short fat curly haired one???"

Stupid cow.

Some great legends of the game are starting to pass away .

Came across as a really nice man and for some reason he never grew old looking . Still kept his youthful looks .

R.I.P.

wow and he was pretty young.

It has been announced that David Beckham will arrange Alan Ball's funeral .

A spokesman for the family agreed that Beckham is the ideal candidate as he is a dead ball specialist.