We smuggled Bill into Wembley in 2020 as a 'media assistant'. The members of the press will always remember him on his feet cheering "Chairboys" non-stop for the final 30 minutes, urging his beloved Wycombe on to victory.
Gareth Ainsworth phoned Bill as soon as he learned of his cancer diagnosis in January 2018, and again straight after the 3-1 win that weekend, to dedicate the win to him.
They shared such a special relationship.
Bill was a proud ambassador of @ProstateUK, always keen to encourage men to get checked out. He was thrilled to actively support this dedicated fixture for the charity in 2018.
Bill was always at home in the press box - despite regularly insisting that the commentary position should return to the gantry for a better view.
He and @bluntphil shared so many iconic moments behind the mic.
@bluntphil Bill welcomed the teams onto the pitch for our day of celebration in 2018, as we marked our promotion to League 1 with a 1-0 win over Stevenage at Adams Park.
Always dressed for the occasion, Bill was the most charming of hosts at our awards dinners.
Bill's final week as a presenter on BBC Breakfast saw him host a live show from the red sofa on the Adams Park pitch in February 2016.
You meant the world to us, Bill. Rest in peace.
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Wycombe Wanderers are en route to the Somme to learn about - and pay their respects to - the Footballers’ Battalions who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Great War.
Gareth Ainsworth led his men on the tour eight years ago, and returns today with a new generation of #Chairboys.
Honouring those who lost their lives in World War I.