‘My sadness is overwhelming’ – QPR’s class of ’93 pay their tributes to Wilkins
Tributes have continued to be paid to Chelsea and QPR legend Ray Wilkins following the terrible news of his death.
The Hillingdon-born Wilkins, who was 61, was revered at both west London clubs.
At Rangers, he was the driving force behind the side which finished fifth in the Premier League in 1993.
Wilkins’ great friend and team-mate from that era, Alan McDonald, also tragically died, in 2012.
Both men were much-loved by other members of that QPR squad, many of whom have expressed their shock and sadness at the loss of ‘Super Ray’ as he was affectionately known at Loftus Road.
RIP Ray….proper Captain, proper Manager….top top man!!!!….gave all us youngsters belief growing up….taught us how to be ultimate professional…. his attitude shone on all of us….our sympathy’s to all your family…you will be sorely sorely missed…..❤
— Tony Roberts (@Keepersworld) April 4, 2018
My sadness for the loss of Ray is overwhelming. I was so proud to of played next to him ,a perfect man ,perfect Gentleman,the Greatest .
— David Bardsley (@AcademyQPRUSA) April 4, 2018
So sad about the passing of Ray Wilkins today.He never missed an opportunity to pass on his footballing https://t.co/9O3lseKlHG thoughts are with his family.
— Darren Peacock (@DPeacock5) April 4, 2018
I am privileged to have played along side and then managed by Ray at Qpr & Fulham, It’s a very sad day. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time, RIP Raymond 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/aARGPx6UOA
— Brev3 (@RufusBrevett3) April 4, 2018
I was looking forward to seeing Ray at the QPR golf day in a few weeks time. Gutted that I will never see him again but will always remember him as a good man. What a player he was and taught me a lot about how to play the game & how to look after myself as a footballer. RIP Ray https://t.co/H6Broczfdo
— Simon Barker (@SimonBarker19) April 4, 2018
💙 #QPR manager Ian Holloway pays an emotional tribute to his former team-mate and friend, Ray Wilkins.
▶ https://t.co/ehuztwM22o #RIPRay pic.twitter.com/um00tjJKBB
— QPR FC (@QPRFC) April 5, 2018
💙 @AndySintonQPR has paid tribute to his former #QPR team-mate and friend Ray Wilkins.#RIPRay pic.twitter.com/VRE6OKpN1O
— QPR FC (@QPRFC) April 4, 2018
💙 ‘Sir’ Les Ferdinand has paid a glowing tribute to his former #QPR team-mate Ray Wilkins.
▶ https://t.co/r4xJc8Lm5v#RIPRay pic.twitter.com/2Ok8Dq4CvP
— QPR FC (@QPRFC) April 4, 2018
