Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Tokyo Sexwhale on August 01, 2024, 07:48:51 PM
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c727p2mmzxpo
Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family has announced.
Shakespeare was undergoing treatment for cancer back in October 2023.
He also worked for West Brom, Hull, Everton, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich and had a spell as England assistant boss in 2016.
A statement released on behalf of his family via the League Managers' Association said Shakespeare "passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family".
It added: "While the family are immensely proud of his footballing achievements as both a player and a coach, to us, his family, he will always primarily be a loving and loved husband, father, son, brother and uncle.
"The loss is devastating to us all and we would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly difficult time as we try to come to terms with, and mourn, the loss of a very special person.
"The family would like to thank and acknowledge the many prayers and good wishes sent during the past few difficult months, many of which we were unable to respond to but all meant a lot to Craig and the family."
More to follow.
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Very sad. RIP.
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Sad news, that's no age really.
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RIP . It's no age
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Very sad news , wasn’t even aware he was unwell, RIP Craig and thanks for all you did for the Villa.
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How awful. Part of the era that saw us “ back”, and we all fell in love with our club properly again.
Rest in Peace.
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Brummie.
Villa fan.
Assistant to Deano.
Now a HEITS.
RIP
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RIP.
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Very sad indeed.
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That is just terrible news, far too young. RIP.
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RIP Craig
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60 is no age. RIP.
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RIP Craig, very sad loss at a young age.
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What a shame. That's awful. R.I.P
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Awful news.
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Such sad news - thoughts with his friends and family.
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Deano will be devastated, some of our past and present squad too.
RIP Shakey.
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That’s really sad news, RIP. Best wishes to his family and loved ones.
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Did a great job with us . HEITS RIP
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Sad news.
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RIP
He was a decent player back in the day as well.
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Sad news. RIP
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Very sad news. Condolences to his family.
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Thanks for the times at the villa Shakey, much appreciated. Rest in peace.
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Sad news RIP Craig
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RIP Craig.
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This is too sad, too sad
Condolences to all the family, top bloke
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Part of the revival. Grateful to anyone who had a hand in that. RIP Sir.
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https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1819100842433081777?s=46
Aston Villa Football Club is deeply saddened by the news that Craig Shakespeare has passed away after a brave battle with cancer.
The heartfelt thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with Craig’s wife Karen and his children Elle and Jed, at this extremely difficult time.
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RIP Craig.
Cancer is evil.
HEITS
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RIP Craig.
Really sad news, far too young.
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RIP Craig
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Such sad news.
Sending condolences to his family and many friends.
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Very sad news especially for somebody so young. A great coach by all accounts.
Condolences to his family and friends.
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Very sad. R.I.P.
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Terrible news. God bless Craig.
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condolences to his family
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Read this last night and it shocked me a bit, had no idea he had been unwell. 60 is no age at all.
Seemed a genuinely nice guy and a positive character in the Deano years.
RIP and condolences to his family
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Very sad news RIP Craig.
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Very sad news, condolences to friends and family.
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Sad news. I had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times...HEITS.
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Horrible news. Player and coach I always liked. The definition for me of a professional. Unshowy, consistent, not a star or an ego, just quietly, dedicatedly went about his work to the best of his ability
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He was the year above me at Perry Beeches juniors. Cracking player then and we used to play down Perry Hall park after school and weekends, in the good old jumpers for goal posts days. Very sad and far too young an age.
RIP
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Will always picture him and Deano on the sidelines together, those years after coming back up. No age, RIP Shakey.
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RIP craig ans thank you for everything. Such sad news
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