Eriksson 'lovely man, Lazio won't forget him' - Lotito

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 26 - Sven-Goran Eriksson was a "lovely man and Lazio won't forget him," Biancolcelesti President Claudio Lotito said after the great Sweish coach who led them to their historic second scudetto in 200 died of cancer at 76 Monday.
    "He wasn't just the most successful coach in Lazio's history but he was above all a man of huge integrity and a lovely and gentlemanly person, who combined those gifts with a typical Nordic aplomb.
    "His courage in facing the illness that struck him was an example and teaching for anyone who heard him.
    "In the interviews he gave in the last months he succeeded in infusing love fro life and football.
    "I remember him at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, excited like a kid, on his return to the capital, when we spoke at length: I was struck by his serenity, and we gave each other a strong hug.
    "I saw him walk towards the sideline, slowly going round the stadium.
    "All our Lazio people, as he passed by, shouted out phrases of thanks and affection, an almost palpable emotion, with tears streaming down their faces, and he responded to their chants with the strength of his smile.
    "I'd like to hug him again, to whisper in his ear that Lazio will never forget him.
    "I send emotional condolences to his family, football and the world have lost a great man". (ANSA).