Ray Wilkins: talkSPORT pay tribute to Chelsea legend on one year anniversary of his death with story from ex-soldier he helped back on his feet

Ray Wilkins: talkSPORT pay tribute to Chelsea legend on one year anniversary of his death with story from ex-soldier he helped back on his feet
Today, talkSPORT remember former England international and friend of the station Ray Wilkins, who sadly passed away one year ago.Wilkins died in hospital last April, at the age of just 61, after suffering a cardiac arrest a few days before.Ray Wilkins was a well-loved figure at talkSPORT3
Ray Wilkins was a well-loved figure at talkSPORT
Tributes poured in for the former midfielder and coach, who enjoyed a storied career playing for Manchester United, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Rangers, although his heart belonged to his first club Chelsea where he later worked as a coach.He was also a former England captain, earning 84 caps for the Three Lions.1. Ray Wilkins in action for Chelsea in 1975 Click the right arrow for more pictures of his incredible career3
Ray Wilkins in action for Chelsea in 1975
But perhaps more than his achievements on the pitch, Wilkins was known as a gentleman off it.His passion for the game and non-nonsense attitude made him a perfect pundit, but it was equalled by his huge heart for people, whether he knew them or not.Butch is still hugely missed by all at talkSPORT Towers.And on the one year anniversary of his death, talkSPORT presenters paused to remember their friend and colleague.

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A host of former team-mates, managers and players he coached paid tribute to Ray on the day of his passing last year.He was remembered in an emotional memorial service, as England captains, England managers, team-mates and colleagues from Chelsea, Manchester United, QPR, Milan, PSG and Rangers gathered to reflect on a life lived to its fullest, but cut tragically short.Ray Wilkins: FA Cup final to feature tribute to late Chelsea and Manchester United star - Confirmed3
Ray Wilkins was remembered at the FA Cup final last year
But one of the most moving tributes came from an anonymous former soldier, who told a story of how one small gesture of kindness from Ray helped transform his life.It’s perhaps one of the most poignant stories ever told on talkSPORT, and you can listen back to it below.


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Football star Ray Wilkins was living apart from his wife of nearly 40 years when he died after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Tragically, the Chelsea FC star was close to patching
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Ray Wilkins: talkSPORT pay tribute to Chelsea legend on one year anniversary of his death with story from ex-soldier he helped back on his feet Today, talkSPORT remember former England international and friend of the station Ray Wilkins, who sadly passed away one year ago. Wilkins died in hospital last April, at the age of just 61, after..
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He moved from West Yorkshire to South Yorkshire, joining Sheffield United for the 2004/2005 season. He would spend just one year at Bramall Lane, and a reunion with Hoddle at Wolverhampton Wanderers the following season proved to be similarly brief. Then, in the summer of 2006, Catterall decided to go back to his roots.
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Ray Wilkins: talkSPORT pay tribute to Chelsea legend on one year anniversary of his death with story from ex-soldier he helped back on his feet Thursday, 4 April 2019 Today, talkSPORT remember former England international and friend of the station Ray Wilkins, who sadly passed away one year ago.
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