- Ray Wilkins died in hospital on Wednesday afternoon at the age of 61
- Tributes for Wilkins have come in their numbers from the football world
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Ray Wilkins is a man that will never be forgotten by the football world, especially those at Chelsea, the club he showed the most admiration for and shared some exciting memories with.
Having become the youngest Chelsea player to become club captain at the age of 18, Wilkins’ loyalty and devotion to the Blues was highlighted as he was the role model for our team during the majority of the 1970s.
After moving on to clubs like Manchester United, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, the Englishman came back to his boyhood club as part of the coaching staff in two spells.
Wilkins’ greatest accomplishment was winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield in 2010 in company with Carlo Ancelotti, who he shared a fantastic relationship with.
Carlo Ancelotti in 2010 on his ‘friend’ Ray Wilkins –
“Ray is one of those select few, always present, noble in spirit, a real blue-blood, Chelsea flows in his veins. His heart beats in two languages, & that helped me.
Without him, we couldn’t have won a thing” #RIPRayWilkins pic.twitter.com/Dy5NEGuTYG
— Simon Phillips (@SiPhillipsSport) April 4, 2018
Sad day for @ChelseaFC and everyone in the game. A legend and a very special person left us. RIP Ray Wilkins. pic.twitter.com/ibL32y09eo
— César Azpilicueta (@CesarAzpi) April 4, 2018
Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Ray Wilkins! Thank you for everything you done for me! You will be sorely missed 💔 pic.twitter.com/5Me3PQpEIN
— Josh McEachran (@JMcEachran20) April 4, 2018
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
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 4, 2018
More than devastated to hear of the passing of Ray Wilkins. I am so lucky to have known him through my time at Sky. He was a truly kind, wonderful man. Always supportive, an avid golfer, a lovely family man. I will so miss my chats with him. Thoughts with Jackie & the family ❤
— Kirsty Gallacher (@TheRealKirstyG) April 4, 2018
Sad to hear the news of Ray Wilkins passing away today. Thoughts are with his family and friends. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/AfFYoZkoXr
— Michael Carrick (@carras16) April 4, 2018