Yes. Played against him in late seventies. Certainly a class above. Think he had trials for West Ham. Last time I saw him he was working on the doors in Wellngborough about 20 odd years ago.
He had trials at Forest. I was chatting to his wife and mother in law the other day. He had been poorly for quite a long time. Recently in hospital as well. Played agains him a few times. RIP Nessy.