Mike Sutton, at Hellesdon High School on the day of his retirement
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Mr Sutton s son Chris took to social media to thank those who paid their respects.
He posted: A huge thank you from my mum and all the family to the people who on Monday stood by the roadside in Horsford, outside Drayton CC and Hellesdon High School to pay their respects and applaud my dad on his final journey. We are all so proud of him. Thank you it meant so much.
Norwich City player Chris Sutton and his father Mike Sutton. Photo: Archant Library
Mike Sutton, at Hellesdon High School on the day of his retirement
- Credit: Wensum Trust
The school where former Norwich City player Mike Sutton taught PE will hold a poignant tribute to him on the day of his funeral.
Mr Sutton, the father of fellow ex-Canary Chris Sutton, taught PE at Hellesdon High School for more than 30 years, retiring in 2007.
He died on Boxing Day following a lengthy fight with Alzheimer s, with widespread tributes to him pouring in from across the sporting world.
And on Monday, January 18, former colleagues and two ex-pupils who followed in his footsteps will pay their respects to him on the day of his funeral.