Cyril Regis has passed on

[Brin]

Only 59 years of age. One of the best of his generation. Big strong physical player, the type of forward we could do with now.

RIP Sir

[sawmiller]

Only 59. Had he been ill?

Saddened to hear this

[Hazza Has A Gazza]

RIP.
As well as being a top class player in his day, wasn't he more recently involved in trying to get the Arthur Wharton statue built outside NYS?

[millertop]

Was reported earlier that he had an heart attack

Condolences to family and friends

RIP Cyrille

[frogmiller]

The shyte him and his fellow black footballers took was incredible. He will never be forgotten by football fans RIP Cyril.

[sawmiller]

Was reported earlier that he had an heart attack



Condolences to family and friends

RIP Cyrille

Thanks - sudden by the sound of it. RIP

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

A good player in his time.

Sincere condolences to his family.

[CAMiller]

He was a great player to watch in the 70s/80s but by all accounts an even greater man who was at the forefront of breaking down racial barriers/abuse.

Gone far too soon. RIP.

[mikemiller]

Sad news . I was at the match where he made his WBA first team debut - against the Millers in League cup game at the Hawthorns.
WBA won 4-0, with Regis scoring twice. He looked a good player even then, and a big strong lad. A good professional off the pitch and a campaigner against racism too. Held in high esteem by many of his fellow players, black and white.

RIP

[rolymiller]

Yep great ambassador for the sport. RIP Cyril. I was at that match too.He just demolished us single handedly really.