RIP Big C

[oldskoolvillan]

Another old hero passes away, aged 59 Cyrille Regis, fans across the midlands will be surely sad to hear of his death from a heart attack earlier today RIP big man, never forgotten. A real gentleman, and I'm sure an inspiration to a large number of players from his and the following generations.

[stateside]

RIP Big Cyrille. A player that put fear into any club he faced. A real warrior on the pitch and a real gentleman off it.

[Exiledvillan]

Cyrille Regis was a football man like no other and I will always remember him for that goal at old trafford in that green & yellow wide striped albion shirt. I know he played for us, cov and wolves but when I think of albion icons, I think of him 1st.
He played in a fabulous side along with the other 2 degrees (sadly only Brendan Batson O.B.E. remains) Bomber, Cantello, Statham, Wile and Robson. Our on pitch rivalry was really at full tilt during the late 70s early 80s but Regis was majestical and I, as a ****ager, was in awe of him.
Really saddened by the news, I heard he found God after football, well I hope he finds solace with him today. Thoughts with those left behind.

[soulman101]

Cyrille Regis was a football man like no other and I will always remember him for that goal at old trafford in that green & yellow wide striped albion shirt. I know he played for us, cov and wolves but when I think of albion icons, I think of him 1st.
He played in a fabulous side along with the other 2 degrees (sadly only Brendan Batson O.B.E. remains) Bomber, Cantello, Statham, Wile and Robson. Our on pitch rivalry was really at full tilt during the late 70s early 80s but Regis was majestical and I, as a ****ager, was in awe of him.
Really saddened by the news, I heard he found God after football, well I hope he finds solace with him today. Thoughts with those left behind.
Thank you for your kinds words. Football family coming together. R.I.P Cyrille

[westcountryvillain]

Cracking words Exiled and very fitting to a footballing legend, I was fortunate enough to see him a good few times at Villa - he was a cult figure on the terraces and commanded respect from fans in a way that players (mostly) do not today. Many have already commented on social media about what a gent he was out and about in pubs & shops, taking the time to talk to fans.

R.I.P. Cyrille, gone but not forgotten

[bongosdad]

Met him a couple of times down birchfield harriers. His daughter did athletics there. I was chuffed when we signed him on a free. Is that 3 Atkinson era players gone in the last 12 months?
He's a nice man and a big loss to everyone. Condolences to his family, RIP Cyrille