Honey Honey Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Bloody hell, not exactly an unfit bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy In Boots Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Lee Hendrie said as a kid when he played against him, Wilkins would congratulate him at the next break in play if he did something well. Get well soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Sad news to be honest. I actually remember him as a player and he was a very good one indeed. I don't share absolutely any of his opinions on the sport and have always felt his analysis on the game verges on the comical. But he is a big name of the past and it is shocking to hear these things. I hope he has a speedy recovery back to full fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Never understood the dislike for him. Always came across as as decent bloke on telly, even if I disagree with him on most things. Hope he recovers soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreeluke Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Wow. All the best Ray. Sits near me and my family at Chelsea and is seen there most games. Regardless of his views, from what I've heard he's a very likeable bloke which is shown in some of the support messages given. Hope he gets well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I always felt a bit sorry for him the way it ended with Chelsea. It seemed hard done by although I don't know if there were any hidden facts behind it. Good luck to you Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Oh shit, wouldn't have expected that. That's very sad, I hope he can make a recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted March 31, 2018 Administrator Share Posted March 31, 2018 like above, wasn't expecting this and always seemed a nice enough and genuine bloke. Hope he makes a full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 As @Cannabis touched upon, i had the unreal and unexpected moment of meeting Ray Wilkins a couple of weeks ago and he looked ill. It was surreal to see somebody that captained England sitting down drinking by himself and nobody else giving two shits until we spoke to him. He was however a very knowledgeable, frank and an interesting human being. It's an experience I'll never forget. From what I've heard it was a very severe heart attack. The general consensus is it's amazing he's made it to the stage of being alive now and most likely going to survive. I'm not sure if that's down to luck or it says a lot about his character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 He is a fucking shit pundit that spouts absolute nonsense but Iv'e never heard a negative thing about him as a man. Looking back on his time as a coach at Chelsea he WAS the reason why kids like McEachran had the confidence to get out there and make an impression. That is why when he quit/got fired, those kids never did make the same impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted April 4, 2018 Administrator Share Posted April 4, 2018 He's died in hospital RIP Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Will always remember him, Ray Wilkins the cultured player. RIP chap, you made a mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Forever a legend. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreeluke Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 One of my Dad's favourites, very sad news. RIP Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Shocking news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Terrible news blues hero and a truly nice man. R.I.P Butch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 His man management was superb. Big reason why we won in 2010 with all those egos in the team. Getting rid of him stalled us for a long period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNORTHODOX Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Terrible tragedy, I feel bad now for ridiculing him for his comments about the United/Sevilla tie RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Just now, UNORTHODOX said: Terrible tragedy, I feel bad now for ridiculing him for his comments about the United/Sevilla tie RIP. Why do you feel bad? Those were horrific comments and rightly ridiculed. Doesn't mean you can feel any less sorry for him and his family upon this tragedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Batard Posted April 4, 2018 Administrator Share Posted April 4, 2018 Sadly; Ray was an alcoholic and his heart attack - whilst I don’t believe confirmed - was seemingly brought on by his alcoholism. The real tragedy is that at 61, he had so many years ahead of him but losing the Chelsea job appears to be the catalyst for a downward spiral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 RIP. Such a sad turn of events for him and his family.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scousermum Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Such sad news RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rick Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Real shame. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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