
Tributes are being paid to former MHK for Onchan, Manx Radio News and Sports Editor and TT commentator Geoff Cannell.
Mr Cannell, who was also well known as a sportsman and sports administrator, and for his work on the Board of Education, passed away last night, at the age of 65.
Fellow TT commentator Charlie Williams described his ability to 'paint a picture' with words (audio file attached):
(Picture: Geoff Cannell interviewing TT rider Phillip McCallen).

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