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<blockquote data-quote="Swami" data-source="post: 113878" data-attributes="member: 13"><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong>Ray Wilkins: Former England captain dies in London hospital</strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"></li> </ul><p></p><p>His family thanked "Ray's friends, colleagues and members of the public" for the many messages of goodwill.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Chelsea said they were "devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach".</p><p></p><p>The club added: "Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed."</p><p></p><p>Wilkins' family said: "It is with great sadness we announce that Raymond Colin Wilkins passed away this morning.</p><p></p><p>"Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie, daughter Jade, son Ross, and his beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Frankie, Ava, Freddie, Jake and Archie.</p><p></p><p>"We are asking for privacy at this very difficult time."</p><p></p><p>Wilkins had been working as a TV and radio pundit.</p><p></p><p>As a player, he won the FA Cup with Manchester United in 1983 and the Scottish league title with Rangers in 1989.</p><p></p><p>He made 84 appearances for England and captained his country 10 times.</p><p></p><p>Wilkins had spells as manager of QPR, Fulham and the Jordan national team.</p><p></p><p>He was also Chelsea assistant coach from 1998-2000 and then 2008 until 2010, when he worked alongside Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ray Wilkins' playing career</strong></p><p>Chelsea Crystal Palace</p><p>Manchester United Wycombe Wanderers</p><p>AC Milan Hibernian</p><p>Paris St-Germain Millwall</p><p>Rangers Leyton Orient</p><p>QPR</p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>'He lived for and loved football' - reaction</strong></span></p><p>Tributes were paid to Wilkins on social media by clubs, players and team-mates:</p><p></p><p><strong>Ex-Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson: </strong>"Was only two weeks ago I was with Ray in Brighton...Feel Empty-Much love to all the Famiy... Life is Cruel..RIP BUD......"</p><p></p><p><strong>Former AC Milan defender Franco Baresi:</strong> "In these moments you never know what to say, but it was an honor to have you as a companion, you were special, a gentleman on the field and out. Thank you Ray Wilkins RIP."</p><p></p><p><strong>Ex-England striker Gary Lineker:</strong> "Deeply saddened to hear that Ray Wilkins has passed away. A wonderful footballer and a delightful man. It was a pleasure to have played alongside him with England. No teammate was more helpful and supportive. I'll be forever grateful. Thoughts are with his family. #RIPRay."</p><p></p><p><strong>Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel: </strong>"Sad and chocked to hear of the passing of Ray Wilkins. A true football person with a totally underestimated contribution to our sport. One of the best I've seen. My thought are with his family. Rest in peace."</p><p></p><p><strong>Ex-England winger Chris Waddle:</strong> "So sorry to hear about Ray Wilkins a great player and a true gentleman RIP."</p><p></p><p><strong>Former England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer:</strong> "So sad to hear the news about Ray Wilkins. He lived for and loved football. I was lucky enough to have worked with him and he was always a true gentleman. He will be sorely missed by so many. #RIPRay."</p><p></p><p><strong>Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish:</strong> "So upset to hear the news of Ray Wilkins. RIP Ray. Even when Ray left Villa, he was always ringing me offering advice and telling me what I could do to improve. A true gentleman and one of the nicest guys I've ever met."</p><p></p><p><strong>Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand:</strong> "RIP Ray Wilkins. Always so humble & softly spoken whenever I saw him. Genuine lovely guy. Watched him live at Loftus Road many times for QPR. What a great passer & teacher of the game for any young kids who watched him."</p><p></p><p>Swami</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Swami, post: 113878, member: 13"] [SIZE=6][B]Ray Wilkins: Former England captain dies in London hospital[/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [*] [/LIST] His family thanked "Ray's friends, colleagues and members of the public" for the many messages of goodwill. Chelsea said they were "devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach". The club added: "Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed." Wilkins' family said: "It is with great sadness we announce that Raymond Colin Wilkins passed away this morning. "Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie, daughter Jade, son Ross, and his beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Frankie, Ava, Freddie, Jake and Archie. "We are asking for privacy at this very difficult time." Wilkins had been working as a TV and radio pundit. As a player, he won the FA Cup with Manchester United in 1983 and the Scottish league title with Rangers in 1989. He made 84 appearances for England and captained his country 10 times. Wilkins had spells as manager of QPR, Fulham and the Jordan national team. He was also Chelsea assistant coach from 1998-2000 and then 2008 until 2010, when he worked alongside Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti. [B]Ray Wilkins' playing career[/B] Chelsea Crystal Palace Manchester United Wycombe Wanderers AC Milan Hibernian Paris St-Germain Millwall Rangers Leyton Orient QPR [SIZE=4][B]'He lived for and loved football' - reaction[/B][/SIZE] Tributes were paid to Wilkins on social media by clubs, players and team-mates: [B]Ex-Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson: [/B]"Was only two weeks ago I was with Ray in Brighton...Feel Empty-Much love to all the Famiy... Life is Cruel..RIP BUD......" [B]Former AC Milan defender Franco Baresi:[/B] "In these moments you never know what to say, but it was an honor to have you as a companion, you were special, a gentleman on the field and out. Thank you Ray Wilkins RIP." [B]Ex-England striker Gary Lineker:[/B] "Deeply saddened to hear that Ray Wilkins has passed away. A wonderful footballer and a delightful man. It was a pleasure to have played alongside him with England. No teammate was more helpful and supportive. I'll be forever grateful. Thoughts are with his family. #RIPRay." [B]Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel: [/B]"Sad and chocked to hear of the passing of Ray Wilkins. A true football person with a totally underestimated contribution to our sport. One of the best I've seen. My thought are with his family. Rest in peace." [B]Ex-England winger Chris Waddle:[/B] "So sorry to hear about Ray Wilkins a great player and a true gentleman RIP." [B]Former England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer:[/B] "So sad to hear the news about Ray Wilkins. He lived for and loved football. I was lucky enough to have worked with him and he was always a true gentleman. He will be sorely missed by so many. #RIPRay." [B]Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish:[/B] "So upset to hear the news of Ray Wilkins. RIP Ray. Even when Ray left Villa, he was always ringing me offering advice and telling me what I could do to improve. A true gentleman and one of the nicest guys I've ever met." [B]Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand:[/B] "RIP Ray Wilkins. Always so humble & softly spoken whenever I saw him. Genuine lovely guy. Watched him live at Loftus Road many times for QPR. What a great passer & teacher of the game for any young kids who watched him." Swami [/QUOTE]
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