The world of Merseyside sports journalism has long been home to mavericks and brilliant eccentrics. None, though, could quite compare to Len Capeling.
The legendary former Daily Post sports editor, who passed away on Friday at the age of 79, carved a niche as one of the industry's most unique operators, a journalist whose acerbic wit and forthright views made him an unforgettable presence.
Not for nothing was his multi award-winning weekly column taglined 'love him or loathe him, you can't ignore him'.
