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Chelsea legends gather for Ray Wilkins memorial service

By Sky Sports News

Tuesday 1 May 2018 17:50, UK

Chelsea assistant head coach Ray Wilkins watches the game from the dugout during a pre-season friendly match against Kingstonian Football Club played at Kingsmeadow in London on July 10, 1999
Image: Ray Wilkins passed away aged 61 last month

A memorial service to honour the life of former Chelsea and England legend Ray Wilkins took place on Tuesday.

Wilkins, who was capped 84 times by his country and was captain on 10 occasions, died at the age of 61 last month after suffering a heart attack.

Associated with Chelsea for much of his career as a player and coach, Wilkins stepped up from the youth ranks to make his debut as a 17-year-old in 1973. Within two years he was captain, leading Chelsea to promotion to the First Division in 1976/77.

Former Chelsea captain John Terry and wife, Toni, arrive for Ray Wilkins' memorial service St Luke's and Christ Church in London
Image: Former Chelsea captain John Terry and wife, Toni, arrive for the service in London
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte attends the memorial service for Ray Wilkins held at St Luke's and Christ Church in London
Image: Antonio Conte paid his respects to the former Chelsea midfielder
Frank Lampard attends a memorial service for Ray Wilkins at St Luke's and Christ Church
Image: Frank Lampard played under Wilkins during his time as Chelsea's assistant coach

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte was among those in attendance at the service, along with former Blues players John Terry, Frank Lampard and Gianfranco Zola.

England manager Gareth Southgate arrives at St Luke's and Christ Church in London for Ray Wilkins' memorial service
Image: England manager Gareth Southgate arrives at St Luke's and Christ Church in London

England manager Gareth Southgate and former Chelsea midfielder Glenn Hoddle also paid their respects.

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Sky Sports colleague Jamie Redknapp describes how Ray Wilkins was one of his role models as he prepared for a life in football.

After his retirement from football, Wilkins appeared as a regular and much-loved analyst on Sky Sports' football coverage, and former colleague Jamie Redknapp attended the service in London.

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