Beyond gutted to hear this news earlier today. Steve was the man who gave me my opportunity to commentate on @bbcmerseysport several years ago. He was a trusted confidant, his door was always open and he always treated you with such warmth, something that he personified further whenever he spoke about June and his family. I go past his house on my way to every Widnes home game, and it'll be sad to no longer see him at the occasional game or catch up over a garden centre breakfast! For me, he gave me encouragement and confidence. He spoke about how his own career in broadcasting only started in his 40s, and I know he was an asset to every organisation he worked with, including for a short spell Widnes Vikings, who he was a constant champion of and of course narrated many fine moments in the club's history. I will always try to be a bit more Steve. RIP Sir, and thanks.