sheepyvillian Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Eastie said: There is a thread in other football where many are passing on their condolences at this sad news. It shouldn't be a thread in other football. Let's not forget he once coached the club. And to think a thread was opened up for Bruce's father, who, with respect, I don't recall having any connection to our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 He was loved by many clubs who he has represented down the years - good to hear and read some of the lovely tributes to him . will be sadly missed by the football world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Sad news I remember Ray in his playing days. Such a shame to pass with so many years ahead of him. RIP mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 58 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: It shouldn't be a thread in other football. Let's not forget he once coached the club. And to think a thread was opened up for Bruce's father, who, with respect, I don't recall having any connection to our club. That bit I agree with. the other, while it has a point is unnecessary In my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 RIP Ray Never had a bad word to say about Villa......Top Man and a gentleman. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 RIP Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post TheAuthority Posted April 4, 2018 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2018 Quote In an Instagram post paying tribute to his former manager, ex-QPR midfielder Nigel Quashie told the story of how Wilkins gave him his debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford. I will always be proud to say how lucky I am to have been coached, managed and even to have met you. If it wasn't for you I would never have started my career playing football and I will never forget going to Manchester United as a YTS trainee to do all the kit and boots in the changing room for the first-team squad. One hour and 30 minutes before kick-off you name the team and I was in it, and that's how my debut went. I didn't even get to think about it because all you said was: you're number 18, here are your boots and shin pads, just go and play, have fun and treat it like you're over the park with your mates. My mum never had a mobile phone back then because we couldn't afford anything like that and everything went through her work or home phone. I asked you after the game if I could call home to speak to her. You said use my mobile and call this number - it was my mum on the other end of the line and she said she was outside by the away team bus. I went outside to see her and asked how did you get here because I knew she couldn't afford it. She told me Ray had got the club to pay for her train ticket to come to the game and then told me Ray got the club to give us our first mobile phone in life during the week and he wanted to surprise me, knowing I was making my debut. I was given a chance by Ray Wilkins, one of the legends of the game, and to this day you are the first person I mention when it comes to football and that will never change. You will be missed so much not just in the football world but as a real human being with such class. Thanks for everything and my thoughts go to all the family. Sleep well Sir Ray Wilkins. http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/43646310 Lovely story and if it's indicative of the way Wilkins was then no wonder so many are coming forward to to pay their heartfelt respects. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 7 hours ago, TheAuthority said: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/43646310 Lovely story and if it's indicative of the way Wilkins was then no wonder so many are coming forward to to pay their heartfelt respects. What a guy great story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 On 04/04/2018 at 14:21, lapal_fan said: RIP Ray, Chelsea legend. I suppose the roads will be slightly safer now.. Wow, what an unnecessarily harsh thing to say at this time. Could you not have just said RIP Day, Chelsea Legend? Or were you trying to get some laughs in a condolences thread?? Anyway, RIP Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc456 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Good video which is on talksport of a guy from the army who called in to pay tribute, said Ray sat and spoke to him gave him £20 when he was on the streets and turned his life forward from that point. Sounded like a very decent bloke. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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