Didier Droga pays tribute to the late Ray Wilkins

Didier Drogba

Thursday Apr 05, 2018. 17:00

Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba has paid tribute to former Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins, who passed away on Wednesday, April 4.

Wilkins, a former England captain who represented the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, AC Milan and Rangers in his club career, died at age 61 in hospital following a cardiac arrest earlier in the week.

Wilkins was also well known for his coaching work, particularly in two spells with the Blues, 1998-2000 and 2008-2010.

In the latter time period he worked with Drogba at Stamford Bridge and helped the player enjoy a “resurrection” in his career.

“My condolences to #raywilkins family,” Droga posted on Instagram. “He’s played a big part in my kind of “resurrection” in 2008 and then with my confidence back he helped me to have the best season of my career in 2010.

“Today we @chelseafc @premierleague @manchesterunited @acmilan @psg and all the other teams he played for lost a gentleman.

“Rest in heaven Big fellah as you use to call me.”

My condolences to #raywilkins family He’s played a big part in my kind of “resurrection” in 2008 and then with my confidence back he helped me to have the best season of my career in 2010. Today we @chelseafc @premierleague @manchesterunited @acmilan @psg and all the other teams he played for lost a gentleman. Rest in heaven Big fellah as you use to call me 💔😢💙 Mes condoléances à #raywilkins et à toute sa famille. Ray a joué un rôle important dans ma « résurrection » en 2008 et lorsque qu’il m’a redonné confiance en moi j’ai pu faire la plus belle saison de ma carrière en 2010. Aujourd’hui @chelseafc @premierleague @manchesterunited @acmilan @psg et tous les autres clubs où il est passé ont perdu un Gentleman! Reposes en paix Grand Monsieur comme tu avais l’habitude de m’appeler 💔😢💙 PhotoCredit: @darrenwalsh140.6

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