Ugo Ehiogu - RIP

[Scratchins]

I posted yesterday "I'm sure that I can recall him being either the 1st black England player or the 1st black England captain when playing for the U23's"

I have now found the reference but it was England U21's

- England football on line   http://www.englandfootballonline.com/MatchRsl/MatchRslTmU21pg2.html

27 April 1993 - England 3 Netherlands 0 [3-0]
Ugo Ehiogu becomes England's first black Captain at any level

[ACVilla]

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Whats with the McD's clown in the background?

Random eBay purchase which  hoping will mature into a decent investment.

Gets people talking when they visit, most seem to think it's pretty decent.

[Risso]

Well this got some dust in my eyes.

https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/855432146663731200/video/1

They don't make days out like that any more.

[spangley1812]

Impressive tribute to Ugo @ Wembley

[eamonn]

The interview with Dwight on Sky was as poignant as Merse and his outpouring.

[eamonn]

Shocked. 44 years old.

His partnership with Southgate was immense in 1995-96. Just a pity his days at the Villa ended in the "lack of ambition - I'm off to Boro" contradiction.

RIP

I think he may have been rechristened "Ego" on here after that (and his agent, Steve Kutner had his surname re-worded).
In fairness he went onto win a trophy during his time at Middlesboro, we floundered and flattered to deceive in the same period so he arguably made the right choice.

[supertom]

I remember he, Southgate and McGrath were absolutely rock solid in that LC final. Imperious. For me he was a better defender than Southgate, just had untimely injuries sadly. On his day, every bit as good as someone like Sol Campbell or Ledley King, both of whom got far more caps. Probably better actually.
RIP

[curiousorange]

Never saw the fuss about Ledley King.

[saunders_heroes]

The interview with Dwight on Sky was as poignant as Merse and his outpouring.

I've just seen that, and it was very moving and difficult to watch.

[pbavfckuwait]

Not been able to post since the news, due to techni bob bobs my end, but RIP Ugo and thoughts with your wife and two children and thank you for your service to the best team in the world Aston Villa.

[Matt Collins]

Never saw the fuss about Ledley King.

Really? He was brilliant. But always injured

[supertom]

Never saw the fuss about Ledley King.

No me neither. He spent so long injured it built up some kind of mythology. Ugo was miles better.

[Neil Hawkes]

For those at the game today, please do an extra clap on my behalf - a wonderful player and by all accounts a great personality off the pitch; he will be sorely missed.

[frank black]

Never saw the fuss about Ledley King.

Really? He was brilliant. But always injured

This

[cdbearsfan]

I thought Ledley King was a very good defender, but hugely unlucky with injuries. Same with Lucas Radebe.