‘You were a father figure to us’ — Tottenham players, football world pay tribute to Ugo Ehiogu
Former England and Aston Villa defender, Ugochukwu Ehiogu, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Ehiogu, Tottenham’s U-23 coach, collapsed at the team’s training ground on Thursday.
His former teammates, Tottenham players and the football world took to Twitter to pay tribute to the centre-back.
Kyle Walker-Peters, Tottenham’s 20-year-old right-back, said the late Ehiogu was like a father figure to them all.
You were like father figure to us all. Thank you for everything you've taught us on & off the pitch. RIP Ugo, you will be missed 🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/xZPkgPSFV0
— Kyle Walker-Peters (@KWPeters) April 21, 2017
R.I.P Ugo what a sad news.
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) April 21, 2017
I'll never be able to thank you enough for all the time you invested in me to become a better footballer and man… Rest in peace Ugo Ehiogu pic.twitter.com/omX17loKxF
Advertisement— W (@AntonWalkes) April 21, 2017
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of our former defender Ugo Ehiogu.
Our thoughts are with his family at this terribly sad time. pic.twitter.com/nTk1WBhr1H
Advertisement— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 21, 2017
The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with the family and friends of Ugo Ehiogu pic.twitter.com/NzbHDyz6Dx
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 21, 2017
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Everyone at United is saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. pic.twitter.com/eV8l5lgHLl
Advertisement— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 21, 2017
Very sad news and hard to believe Ugo Ehiogu has passed away. It seems it was yesterday when we shared locker room. A great person. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Ji7UXyslWf
— Carlos Cuellar (@Cuellar24) April 21, 2017
Such sad news to hear that former Rangers defender Ugo Ehiogu has died. He was only 44. Thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP pic.twitter.com/cZInZpD3rk
— Copland Streetwear (@coplandsw) April 21, 2017
???? Where it all began…
Our earliest photo of a true gentleman of the game. Such sad news. RIP Ugo. pic.twitter.com/2KQBUpkunZ
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) April 21, 2017
Such sad news about Ugo Ehiogu had the pleasure of talking to him a couple of times a genuinely lovely person. Thoughts are with his family💔
— Ben Hamer (@BenHamer21) April 21, 2017
Words can't explain how devastated I am to hear the news of Ugo. He had a huge influence on the young lads at Spurs while I was there (1/2)
— Ryan Mason (@RyanMason) April 21, 2017
So sad to hear about Ugo, my condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace Ugo https://t.co/cnOhe0rvmL
— Erik Manuel Lamela (@ErikLamela) April 21, 2017
Lost for words. Thank you for everything Ugo🙏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/8aWtEdU33g
— Luke Amos (@Luke_Amos1) April 21, 2017
Only spoke to Ugo a month ago.
Be in a happy place big man, will never forget you pal.
Rest in peace big un.
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) April 21, 2017
One of the most genuine, and caring people I've ever met.
An honour to have been taught by you, not only as a player, but as a person.
🙏🏽UE pic.twitter.com/cxnOGn8u5z— Shay (@ShayonHarrison) April 21, 2017
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Saddened to hear the loss of Ugo Ehiogu this morning, RIP to an England, Villa and Boro legend pic.twitter.com/CQQsRVNeLB
— On The Volley (@onthevolleyuk) April 21, 2017
Really tragic news about Ugo Ehiogu. A good footballer & always seemed like a good egg.
— Milquetoast (@Milquetoast1) April 21, 2017
God almighty. Ugo Ehiogu has died, and he was younger than me. He played like he was stronger than an ox and harder to get past. @UgoEhiogu https://t.co/Et2cAcelfy
— Nicholas Walton (@npw99) April 21, 2017
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May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with his family, friends, his clubs and team.