Fernando Ricksen has passed away.

[JedBartlet]

Fernando, you will live on in eternity within the Rangers family. RIP

 

[Once a BEAR]

RIP Fernando, god bless you, a true Rangers Legend.

 

[tottie beck]

My deepest condolences to his family

Far too young to leave us...

 

[AllyRFC]

RIP Fernando!

 

[cuellarsbraces]

Rest in peace Fernando. You lived the way you played - with bottle.

 

[fin212]

Devastated! Couldn't make it over today but I will be paying my respects tomorrow night.
R.I.P FERNANDO warrior to the end which has personally given me strength in your courage.

 

[Mosschops]

R.I.P Captain

 

[sifter]

Sad day for his family.

RIP Fernando

 

[AirdrieBear]

Sleep tight brother

 

[Dr Steve Brule]

A total warrior until the very end.

 

[Moxy1690]

R.I.P Fernando. I've been in bits all day thinking about Fernando. Is Tav number 2 ? I'd be asking to retire this number if I was him .

 

[Carsons36th]

Busy day, just came on. Gutted, RIP warrior, you fought a helluva fight. Sleep tight Fernando

 

[Ayrgaza]

Really sad news, but at least he is not in pain anymore.

God bless you Fernando.

 

[Bigbluebeard]

Rip Captain

 

[kirkiebluenose]

Captain leader legend RIP Fernando such a sad day

 

[Craig]

Finally free from that bastard of a disease.

Resting Where No Shadows Fall...

 

[Andrew79]

Sad news. Fernando Rangers legend!

 

[Jjbscotty]

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[Bluedajkm81]

Heart goes out to his family
RIP Fernando

 

[matelot1965]

A legend has crossed the bar. Fair winds and following seas Fernando You will be missed by all the rangers family R.I.P.

 

[kilworthbear]

Rest In Peace Fernando forever a bear

 

[DazRFC]

R.I.P. Fernando. A true warrior on and off the pitch <3

 

[Hap Hapablap]

The news we were all dreading but expecting.

Really sad day, rest in peace Fernando and thank you for the memories.

 

[HendrixBear]

Incredibly sad. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

 

[Danger Zone]

I wouldn’t say I was the overly emotional type but I’ve honestly found myself being deeply moved reading and hearing all the tributes to Fernando today.

I won’t even lie, there’s been a good few occasions over the course of his illness where I’ve gotten rather teary eyed, just seeing what he had been reduced to physically, and seeing his little girl with him, it’s very difficult not to be moved by that.

I hate that he’s gone, but try and console myself with the fact that he’s also free from pain, and free from the broken down vessel in which he had been trapped for the past few years.

 

[Coopers left foot.]

Sleep well Fernando, gone but certainly never forgotten.

 

[rickerton]

Rest in peace Fernando. Leader, captain, fighter until the very end. An inspiration to us all

 

[uaerangers]

Such devastating news, despite us all deep down knowing that it was coming.
I was fortunate enough to call him a close friend during 2/3 years in Glasgow. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for you. I recall the day he took me to the home dressing room after the 2003 league cup final party back at Ibrox, and gave me his shirt from the game. A relatively small gesture that meant so much. Looked it out tonight and raised a glass to the fantastic times we had together and the iconic moments he gave to us as fans that will forever be engraved into the history of Rangers Football Club.
An emotional day for the Rangers family, with the scant consolation that he is no longer in any pain or suffering.
A Rangers captain who was taken from us too soon.
I am sure Ibrox will be an emotional place tonight and I hope the team give a fighting performance that he would be proud of and go on to win the league title in his memory-no more a fitting tribute there could be.
Rest easy pal.

 

[TARBERT LOYAL]

only the good died young and Fernando you were one of the good guys. my condolences to this family and friends. R.I.P

 

[baselbear]

Goodnight my Captain.

 

[Deejj206]

Very sad news but ultimately I’m sure a relief for Fernando. A player who gave everything and fought right to the end.

Absolute tragedy.

 

[Malcolm Tucker 37]

Rest easy Fernando, cruel horrible disease

 

[JW1988]

You hear the phrase “a picture speaks a thousand words” a lot.


This picture tells an entire story for me of the bravery of one man and his determination to be around for his beautiful daughter as long as he could be. Just look at their smiles, what a beautiful picture