Now this is a touch of class.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has written a letter to football fan Stewart Darkin after his father passed away following a fight with cancer.

Jon Darkin was a lifelong Spurs fan and son, Stewart, posted a picture of the letter on Twitter in which the Argentine boss said the 65-year-old will be ‘sadly missed’.

The letter read: “Dear Stewart and Family, It is with great sadness that we have heard the news of the loss of Jonathan Darkin.

“We have been made aware that Jon supported Tottenham Hotspur all of his life and loved football.

“I should like to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family on behalf of all the staff and players here at the Club. We know that he will be sadly missed.

“Our sympathy goes out to you all at this difficult time.

“Kind regards, Mauricio Pochettino”

Stewart said there will be a short obituary in the next Spurs home programme, and has set up a JustGiving page for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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