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1971
DIED
2017
Ugo Ehiogu Obituary
Ehiogu was a defenseman for the English Premier League’s Aston Villa and Middlesbrough teams from 1991-2007, as well as on England’s national team. He appeared more than 300 times for Aston Villa, contributing to the team's 1995–96 Football League Cup championship, but knee injuries hampered his performance during his time with Middlesbrough. He was chosen four times for England’s national team and scored a goal in a victory against Spain in 2001.
He began coaching in 2013 and was named team coach of Tottenham Hotspur’s Under-23s in mid-2014.
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The English Football Association's statement said it was "devastated to hear the news that Ugo Ehiogu has passed away. Our thoughts and sympathies are with all lucky enough to know him."
Reactions have come in from around the soccer community to the unexpected death.
John McDermott, head of coaching and player development for Tottenham: "words cannot express the shock and sadness that we all feel at the club. Ugo's immense presence will be irreplaceable. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife, Gemma, and his family."
Former Aston Villa teammate Lee Hendrie: "Ugo was such a character. He has always been that bubbly character. He was just a great guy to have around."
Current Tottenham striker Harry Kane: "Very sad day today! Ugo was a fantastic man and coach! Gone way to soon! Thoughts are with his friends and family now! #RIPUgo."
Stoke manager Mark Hughes, who played against Ehiogu: "He was a big strong guy, a big athlete, and you knew when you went up against him it was always going to be a difficult game. That is why, when these things happen, it is even more shocking, because you remember them in their prime. It is a real shame."
At Tottenham’s next match, an FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea, both team’s players will wear black armbands in Ehiogu’s memory. He is survived by his wife, Gemma Coleman, and two children.
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Wayne Watson
May 7, 2017
Oogs mate shocked & saddened by your untimely passing..You made it good & big out of Hackney & our old school Homerton House..
Many heartfelt condolences to the family
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May 5, 2017
Rest in peace ugo.
April 30, 2017
April 30, 2017
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April 29, 2017
Our condolences to the family and friends. May God grant you the comfort and strength needed during this difficult time
Rhonda
April 28, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May the hearer of prayer, comfort you all throughout this most difficult time.
Matthew 21:22 -
April 26, 2017
My condolence to the family. God of all comfort will give you the strength to deal with this difficult time.
April 26, 2017
May the Family find peace and comfort through kind words and deeds of those who love you. Persist in prayer.
DH
April 25, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family.
May the words Jesus spoke at John 6:44
bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Sandra J.
April 25, 2017
Gemma and Family,please accept my sincerest sympathy. Although you are experiencing sorrow at the loss of Ugo cherish the memories shared with him, let them embrace you as you lean on and trust in the God of all creation to help you through the days to come.
April 25, 2017
OOOh! so very sad for Gemma and the children. What a loss! He was strongly effervescent and ardent about them and his profession.They have my complete sympathy and hopes for all the best during this difficult time. Proverbs 18:10! John 17:3.
Nicky Amos- Bogle
April 25, 2017
RIP Ugs!!! Your Light Will Eternally Shine Through All You Came Into Contact With. Your Love Is Everlasting
April 25, 2017
CONDOLES TO THE FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE. AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME IS WHEN WE NEED ENCOURAGING WORDS AS WE TRY TO COPE WITH OUR LOSS. MAY THE WORDS JESUS SPOKE AT JOHN 6:40 GIVE YOU THE COMFORT YOU MEED.
Roberta Y
April 25, 2017
With heartfelt sympathy. May your hearts find comfort from God who understands and cares. He heals the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn.
April 25, 2017
My condolences to the family,may the words at 1peter5:7 comfort you in knowing that God really does care about you in this time of grief
April 25, 2017
Sincere sympathy for the family and friends of Mr. Ugo Ehiogu.
May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.
April 24, 2017
To the Family of Ugo Ehiogu, my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences. I hope you find comfort in this poem during this difficult time ""Keep my memory with you. You see memories never die. I will be there with you . When you look across the sky, I will be there in the clouds. In the birds that fill the air. In the beauty of a fragrant rose. You will find my memory there. You will feel me in the Tenderness of a tiny baby's touch. You will hear me if you listen, in the twilight's Gentle hush. When your hearts are heavy. and you feel that you are alone, just reach down deep inside of you, for your heart is now my home. I will always be with you. I will never go away. For I will live on in your hearts, forever and a day. I will never be gone from you because I will always be a part of you alive within your hearts forever and always. I miss you and will always love you." 'Carolyn'
April 24, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16
April 24, 2017
A message of sympathy for your family may these few words of sympathy help at least in part to cease the burden that you hears h the sadness in your heart ...Thinking of you ar this sad time
April 24, 2017
Our prayers go out to the family and friends of UGO Ehiogu, especially his wife Gemma and their two children. Ugo played a huge part in lives of so many people. He was loved by so many is described as a fantastic man and a great guy to be around. Cherish the memories and may the love of family and friends help you to cope. May God Almighty give you courage, strength, but most of all peace in the difficult days ahead. 2 Corn. 1:3,4
VH-Illinois
J Star
April 24, 2017
Superheroes are never fathomed: forever searching, forever questioning but one thing they consistently are is the best. You were the best and always will be.
Thank you for your inspiration.
Forever your true friend x
April 24, 2017
Deepest condolences to family and friends.
April 24, 2017
Truly saddened to hear about Ugo Ehiogu's passing. His fine legacy will surely be remembered. I hope to meet him in Paradise! (Luke23:43)
April 24, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathy. May the God of all comfort, provide your family with the needed strength to endure the loss of your love one.
April 24, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
April 24, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Ehiogu-Coleman Family and friends for the loss of your dear husband, father, other relative and friend, Ugo. May the presence of God be with you during this difficult time (Jeremiah 29:11,12) ~ Linda, Queens, NY
Rose Duodu
April 24, 2017
Heartfelt sympathy to your Wife and Children. The pain you feel now may be unbearable; let the memories of good times shared together help to ease the pain, by bring a smile to your face and joy into your heart. RIP 2 Con. 1:3,4
AW
April 23, 2017
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76
April 23, 2017
To the family and friends, so sorry about your loss. May The God Of All Comfort continue to give you strength and peace during this most difficult time
April 23, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your love one. John 3:16
Sharon McDowall
April 23, 2017
RIP Ugo you will be greatly missed.
christian
April 22, 2017
My deepest sympathies for your loss. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass on are precious in his eyes.
Psalm 116:15
Scott Chamberland
April 22, 2017
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Susan Lorrimer
April 22, 2017
When Ugo was playing for Middlesbrough, he had many Thai massages from myself, sometimes at his home, where he would always offer me a cup of tea or coffee afterwards. A very nice man and always very polite. Sad loss
April 22, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss.The God of comfort cares for you and your family. The one who gave life to all living creatures is certainly capable of restoring life to someone who has died. Acts 17:24,25. Psalm 36:9
OH
April 22, 2017
My condolences on your loss. May you be surrounded with kind words, good memories and the comfort only God can provide.
R C
April 22, 2017
To The Family Of Ugo Ehiogu
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God is close to those brokenhearted.
L W
April 22, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. Please know that the God of all comfort hears your cries and He will rescue you with comfort and peace during this sad occasion. (Psalms145:18,19)
SueAnn
April 22, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 22, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 21, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Matthew 11:28-30
April 21, 2017
So sad Mr Ohio guys is gone. He will be missed by family and many friends. May the God of comfort be with them at this most difficult time. God love you.
Carlotta
April 21, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Ehiogu family and friends at this time. May the God of all peace bring comfort at this difficult time.
G. Freeman
April 21, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Valenda Newell
April 21, 2017
GONE TOO SOON....PRAYERS and BLESSINGS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.....RIH
April 21, 2017
Prayers to all in the lost of your loved one.
MD
April 21, 2017
Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time for the family and friends.
April 21, 2017
My sympathies to your family for death of your dear loved one.
April 21, 2017
My heart goes out to Ugo Ehiogu's family and friends. May the Father of tender mercies be with you.
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