Rousseau 9,484 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Ray Wilkins, the former England midfielder, has died at the age of 61. Wilkins, whose clubs included Chelsea, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers and Rangers in a 24-year-playing career that spanned three decades, fell after suffering a cardiac arrest last month and had been in a critical condition in St George’s Hospital, in Tooting, south-west London. A winner of 84 England caps, he played at two World Cup finals. He became the fourth player sent off for England when he was dismissed during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico in a game against Morocco. Wilkins – known in the game by his childhood nickname “Butch” - played for 12 clubs and was on the coaching staff of several more, but is commonly associated with Chelsea. He started his career there and spent six years with the Blues, while also having numerous stints as assistant manager. On one occasion, he led the side on a caretaker basis. Wilkins also managed QPR, Fulham and Jordan. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/04/ray-wilkins-former-england-midfielder-dies-aged-61 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,748 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Terrible news. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,182 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Aw, FFS... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 4,808 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 A very sad day but the man lived the dream and had a terrific career that was based on real footballing ability. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 297 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Terrible news, Mark Hateley is on Talksport just now talking about him. Edited April 4, 2018 by Waltersgotstyle 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,354 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 A gentleman and a top bloke. It was an honour to have him at our club. The ovation that he got in his last game at Ibrox says it all. He'll always be remembered by Bears for "that goal". Perhaps the real starting point for NIAR. Sleep well, Ray, and thanks for being blue. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulsonic5791 408 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Sad, sad news. RIP Ray. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,442 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 FFS! thoughts are with his family, RIP 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Terrible news. RIP Butch - a gentleman and an outstanding player of his generation. THAT GOAL will never be forgotten ! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Dynamo 128 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 RIP Butch, really saddened to hear this. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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