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Ray Wilkins in intensive care (edit sadly passed away)

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  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,103
    No age at all. Very sad to hear this news. RIP Butch
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,623
    RIP, very sad to hear was a big fan of his
  • Daddy_Pig
    Daddy_Pig Posts: 496
    Unbelievably sad. Was on SSN a few days before he became unwell talking about looking forward to the world cup and who he would have in his team. 2 weeks later he's gone.

    Had struggles in his later life but always came across with dignity and responsibility.

    In an era when many pundits want to outdo eachother with character assassinations and shock statements Ray had a child-like enthusiasm that came through, always speaking about the game as if any level of football was between mates over the park.

    RIP
  • Sage
    Sage Posts: 7,277
    Absolutely gutted. So sad to learn of his passing today. Seemed a real gentleman and as much as he may have been made fun of with his “my word, that young man is impressive” sayings, he was a football man, and one that is going to be sorely missed.

    61 years old is no age for anyone. But life throws things at us sometimes that makes us realise once again how precious and short life really is.

    Rest In Peace, Ray.
  • AllHailTheHen
    AllHailTheHen Posts: 3,063
    Very sad news. Someone that's always been a footballing constant for me as I've grown up, be it through playing or punditry. RIP Butch
  • WhenIwasLittleBoy
    WhenIwasLittleBoy Posts: 5,430
    Sad news, lovely man, RIP. A true legend.
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,733
    RIP Butch
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,609
    RIP
  • Goonerhater
    Goonerhater Posts: 12,677
    some one who you would like to have a beer with and talk to ---- cant say that about many of the top flight players and none of todays elitists-----RIP Butch
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,602
    This is so sad.
    His poor family.
    RIP Butch and thank you for being so nice to me.
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  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,418
    RIP Ray "Butch" Wilkins
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    Such a shame. RIP Ray.
  • bellz2002
    bellz2002 Posts: 1,361
    RIP. Again a massive shock and no age at all really. Seemed to happen so quickly.

    Just shows you that it can happen anytime. Live your life and live it well.
  • pettgra
    pettgra Posts: 1,572
    He came across as a lovely man. I liked the calm way he went about his punditry. To many pundits like to hear the sound of their own voice and only theirs. He never came across that way.RIP.
  • falconwood_1
    falconwood_1 Posts: 7,368
    Loved his passion for England, spoke like a real fan and not a Yes man like you might expect.

    Watching him on the old Big Match's on BT Sport highlighted what a great player he was from a young age.
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,223
    Rip
  • 3blokes
    3blokes Posts: 4,610
    Really sad to hear that news.
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    Goodbye Ray.

    Enjoyed listening to you. Good player too.
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    Sad,sad news RIP Butch.
  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,168
    You have to say, Brian, that is very sad news. Another face/voice of my youth gone.
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  • Cardinal Sin
    Cardinal Sin Posts: 5,233
    I wasn't expecting this, in spite of his situation. God bless you Ray.
  • Saga Lout
    Saga Lout Posts: 6,845
    edited April 2018
    As someone about to celebrate their 60th this is very shocking news. Just proves you have to treat each day as if it's your last. RIP.
  • E_cafc
    E_cafc Posts: 2,617
    edited April 2018
    RIP Ray Wilkins. When he was at Chelsea I thought they had two players called Wilkins. Ray and Butch. When we were youngsters he was always one of the players that everyone seemed to recognise.
  • BartramBlitz
    BartramBlitz Posts: 675
    Played in the first match I ever saw Chelsea v Fulham, Boxing Day 1976. A Christmas present from my Dad who had no interest in football but just took us to the game. Just like Exiled Addict his death will really hit you if you were a kid in the late 70s and early 80s. Felt the same about Cyril Regis an icon of my youth passes and it makes you feel very mortal.
  • alan dugdale
    alan dugdale Posts: 3,076
    Terrible news. RIP Ray.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,441
    Saw him play for Chelsea when I was a kid - sad news.
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,194
    Just heard news one radio in shop. Genuinely gutted. RIP Ray.
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,194
    edited April 2018
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  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,736
    Sleep tight, Ray.
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,520
    RIP. So sad.

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