John Whitaker on Nick

“THERE are no grey areas with Nick and he says what he thinks, but he’s always positive. Over the years we travelled a lot together, and had some good times along the way, but you can guarantee that wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, at 8pm he falls asleep.

“There was no better man when he was on a mission and he was utterly focused on winning the right classes. After winning that brilliant team gold in London but missing out on the individual, he knew Big Star had it in him; for the next four years he planned it and he did it, and for that he’ll always be remembered.”