But even his friend and one-time opponent Ross Wesson couldn't say what position.  

"Player, captain, or coach? Knowing Jock, it would probably be all three." 

Jock Glass - mentor, coach, passionate family man, and loyal friend - was given a fitting send-off yesterday, the Scotsman carried through a guard of honour by his Launceston United clubmates. 

Mr Glass had coached thousands of young players in Launceston and Northern Tasmania over the past 40 years, endearing himself to the wider community with a kind heart, strong work ethic, and wicked sense of humour. 

The 76-year-old died last Saturday of a suspected heart attack as he sat in his car at Churchill Park. 

"(Jock) died doing what he loved doing: coaching soccer, a game he loved so much," said friend, protege, and colleague Stephen Foden.

"He gave more young players a chance than anyone else."

Mr Glass was remembered yesterday as a man who loved a round of golf, and singing to Shirley Bassey at the top of his lungs.

His friend Mr Foden, one of five who delivered eulogies at the funeral, said Mr Glass would be reuniting with his true love Elaine, who died last year. 

"I'm not sure she's going to be too happy about that though," Mr Foden said.

"She was probably after a bit more 'alone time'"

Mr Glass arrived in Tasmania in the early 1960s, building a reputation as a fierce player in what was a golden period for both Launceston United and Tasmanian soccer in general. 

Friend and on-field opponent Ross Wesson said he first met Jock 44 years ago, when the fiery Scotsman kicked him on the soccer field 

"When we'd play Launceston United, everyone would say 'watch out for that tough Jock Glass. He'll kick you in the ankles. And he did," Mr Wesson said.

"And I'd kick him back. Why? Because we were both ultra-competitive, and we'd do anything for our team.

"That epitomises Jock. He was a giver. He'd give to everyone more than he gave himself. 

"He died giving back to people, giving back to his young players." 

Mr Glass was strong a presence at a number of Northern clubs, including Launceston Croatia, George Town United, and Launceston Juventus.

He coached at Launceston Church Grammar School, was involved with a number of Northern Tasmanian and state representative teams, was a trainer for the Launceston Football Club, and in 1987 coached Australia's Special Olympics team to a gold medal 

But it was his beloved Launceston United that he came back to, where he was a familiar figure at the Birch Avenue grounds. 

Coaching colleague Marco Guerzoni said Mr Glass's presence was endearing, captivating, and confronting all in one. 

"I like so many others learnt more about life than I did about football in my time with Jock," Mr Guerzoni said.

"He spoke often of his genuine love for his players, of his unfailing and unparalleled love for his family.

"I will remember Jock as a teacher of that most elusive lesson in life: understanding the potential that resides in every human being."

"For a little fella, his legacy will be mounmental."

Mr Foden told people about how Mr Glass had cried when he won the 2014 Examiner Junior Sport award for his contribution to soccer, unaware that people thought so highly of him. 

"I'll tell you, if you were lucky enough to have Jock as a friend, you had it for life," Mr Foden said. 

"We were lucky to have him." 

The NTJSA will observe a minute’s silence before the commencement of each under 13 and above game as a sign of respect this weekend.