《韋健士逝世-我們永遠懷念你》
於星期六心臟病發入院、情況一直危胎的韋健士,今日證實不治,享年61歲。 「毫無疑問地,韋健士是車路士其中一個最偉大、最著名、最深受敬佩的本土球員。他是受盡愛戴的球會icon和大使。我們永遠懷念你。」車路士在官網這樣寫道。
"Without question one of Chelsea’s greatest, most famous and most admired home-grown players, Ray was a much-loved icon and ambassador. He will be dreadfully missed."
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韋健士在球員時代司職中場,別名Butch(屠夫),曾84次代表英格蘭國家隊,當中10場比賽以隊長上陣。
他的球員生涯於1973年在車路士出道,期間效力了6年,上陣179場攻入30球,並於1975年以18歲之齡接過球隊隊長臂章,期後加盟曼聯、AC米蘭、格拉斯哥流浪及QPR等球會。
掛靴後,他仍然與車仔有緊密聯繫,前後兩次做過車路士助教,一度短暫出任球隊看守領隊一職,亦曾執教昆士柏流浪、富咸及約旦國家隊。
安察洛提就在其個人自傳中如此評價他:「Ray(韋健士)是特別的一個,永遠在場、高貴的精神、真正藍血人,車路士就在他的血液中流動。沒有他,我們不可能贏得甚麼。」
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而各大球會、英足總、球員也在社交網站作出悼惗:
車路士:
「 車路士有關的每個人都對我們的前球員、隊長和助教韋健士的離逝感到沮喪。安息吧,Ray,你會永遠被深深的懷念。」
「一直與球會緊緊連繫著,你是球會、球迷、球員們都深深愛戴、著名的球會傳奇人物。」
“Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach, Ray Wilkins. Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed”
"Ray was a popular and much-loved figure among fans, players and staff throughout his long association with the club."
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AC米蘭:
「再見了Ray,我們永遠懷念你。今晚(米蘭打比)我們將會像你教我們一樣奮戰到底!」
"Goodbye Ray, you will be missed: tonight we're gonna fight like you taught us!" .
英足總主席Greg Clarke:「聽到這個消息我深感難過。 韋健士是一個熱心善良的人,總會騰出時間為他人服務。通過他晚年的廣播工作,他與數百萬球迷分享了他對比賽的熱愛和知識。」「我們將非常想念他,而我會與他的太太Jackie、家人、和朋友同在。」
“I am deeply saddened to hear this news. Ray Wilkins was a warm and kind-hearted man, who always had time for others. Through his broadcast work later in life he shared his love and knowledge of the game with millions of football fans."
"Ray will be much missed and my thoughts are with his wife Jackie, family and friends.”
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林柏特:「為韋健士去世的消息深感沮喪。他是一個偉大的球員,更是一個偉大的人。他充滿善良和謙遜,他是一個無可挑剔的人,對每個人都給予尊重和時間。對我而言,他是一名導師,也是我的朋友。我不確定還有沒有人會像Ray一樣。我會非常想念你的。」
"Devastated to hear the news that Ray Wilkins has passed away. He was a great player and an even greater man. Full of kindness and humility, with impeccable manners at all times. He had respect and time for everyone and to me he was a mentor and a friend. I’m not sure they make them like Ray anymore. You will be sorely missed fella."
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韋健士的球員生涯、助教生涯,都為球壇付出大量貢獻。
他永遠是一個傳奇。
願他安息,也希望他的家人好好保重,我們永遠懷念你。
RIP Ray Wilkins
source:http://www.thefa.com/news/2018/apr/04/ray-wilkins-040418
http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2018/04/ray-wilkins-1956-2018.html