What happened to Fernando Ricksen?
From the section Former Rangers player Fernando Ricksen has died at age 43 after a six-year battle with motor neurone disease, the Ibrox club have confirmed. The Dutch international had been battling the condition since 2013. Ricksen was a fans' favourite during his six-year spell at Rangers after being signed by Dick Advocaat in 2000.
Who was Richard Ricksen and when did he die?
He set up a charity that raised over £1 million for research into the condition. Ricksen died on 18 September 2019 in St Andrew's Hospice in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, aged 43.
What is Fernando Ricksen famous for?
Fernando Ricksen. Fernando Jacob Hubert Hendrika Ricksen (27 July 1976 – 18 September 2019) was a Dutch professional footballer who played as a right back and right midfielder. After winning Eerste Divisie titles with Fortuna Sittard and AZ, he joined Rangers for £3.75 million in 2000.
Is Hendrika Ricksen still alive?
Fernando Jacob Hubert Hendrika Ricksen (27 July 1976 – 18 September 2019) was a Dutch professional footballer who played as a right back and right midfielder. After winning Eerste Divisie titles with Fortuna Sittard and AZ, he joined Rangers for £3.75 million in 2000.
Did Rangers player die?
His family announced in August last year that Wilson had stopped attending matches at Ibrox due to "ongoing Alzheimer's and dementia issues". Rangers said in a statement: "Rangers Football Club are today extremely saddened to hear of the passing of former player Davie Wilson at the age of 85.
What ex Rangers player died?
Former Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram has died after a short battle with cancer, the club has announced. Goram, 58, who also represented Scotland, played for the Ibrox side between 1991 and 1998 - making 260 appearances over the period and winning five league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups.
When did Fernando Ricksen get diagnosed?
After diagnosis in 2013, Ricksen spent his years battling motor neurone disease campaigning and raising money to find a cure for the debilitating condition, which affects the nerves and causes weakness over time. His charity has raised over £1m in a bid to help scientists with research.
Is Andy Goram dead?
July 2, 2022Andy Goram / Date of death
What has happened to Andy Goram?
Rangers' legendary goalkeeper Andy Goram has died at the age of 58 after a short battle with cancer. Goram made 260 appearances for Gers between 1991 and 1998, and won five league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups.
Who is the Rangers manager?
Giovanni van BronckhorstRangers F.C. / ManagerGiovanni van Bronckhorst has received a lot of praise since taking over as Rangers manager. The Dutchman guided Rangers to the Europa League final, where suffered penalty heartbreak against Eintracht Frankfurt following a 1-1 draw.
How long has Jimmy Bell been at Rangers?
30 yearsHe provided over 30 years of service to Rangers, initially as a bus driver before taking up the kit man role he became widely known for throughout Scottish football.
Who died at Ibrox?
The 1971 Ibrox disaster was a crush among the crowd at an Old Firm football game, which led to 66 deaths and more than 200 injuries....1971 Ibrox disaster.A memorial to those who died in the disaster, including a statue of then-captain John Greig, unveiled in January 2001Date2 January 1971Non-fatal injuries> 2003 more rows
Who died in Rangers today?
RANGERS Football Club are today deeply saddened to announce the death of our legendary goalkeeper, Andy Goram, following a short battle with cancer. Goram, 58, made 260 appearances for Gers between 1991 and 1998. In that time, he won five league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups.
What was wrong with Fernando Ricksen?
On 30 October 2013, Ricksen revealed that he was terminally ill and had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (motor neurone disease). He set up a charity that raised over £1 million for research into the condition.
Who was Jimmy Bell?
Bell sadly passed away aged 69 on May 3 to plunge the Ibrox club into mourning at the loss of much-loved figure. He provided over 30 years of service to Rangers, initially as a bus driver before taking up the kit man role he became widely known for throughout Scottish football.
What happened to Fernando Ricksen?
Petersburg v PSV Eindhoven on 26 February 2015. On 25 December 2000, Ricksen was the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal after an incident when his car crashed into a lamp post in the early hours of the morning.
Who is Fernando Ricksen?
Fernando Ricksen. Fernando Jacob Hubert Hendrika Ricksen (27 July 1976 – 18 September 2019) was a Dutch professional footballer who played as a right back and central midfielder. After winning Eerste Divisie titles with Fortuna Sittard and AZ, he joined Rangers for £3.75 million in 2000.
What happened to Ricksen in the Rangers?
An alcohol-fueled incident involving a passenger on Rangers' outbound flight to their pre-season camp in South Africa, led to Ricksen being sent home by Le Guen, who later described his behaviour as "inappropriate and unacceptable for the way in which I have asked my players to conduct themselves.".
What disease did Ricksen have?
On 30 October 2013, Ricksen revealed that he was terminally ill and had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (motor neurone disease). He set up a charity that raised over £1 million for research into the condition.
How many caps did Ricksen have?
Internationally, he earned 12 caps for the Netherlands between 2000 and 2003. Ricksen was elected to Rangers's Hall of Fame in 2014. He suffered from motor neurone disease and died from the disease on 18 September 2019, aged 43.
Why did Ricksen leave Zenit?
On 28 August 2009 FC Zenit terminated his contract because of Ricksen's constant disciplinary misbehaviours.
Why was Ricksen banned from the Netherlands?
The same week he was banned from the Netherlands national team for smashing a hotel door down after a night out.
How did Fernando Ricksen die?
RANGERS legend Fernando Ricksen has died today aged 43 after a battle with motor neurone disease . The Dutch defender fought the degenerative condition for six years and passed away in a hospice in the early hours of this morning. 10.
What happened to Fernando Ricksen?
His former club said in a statement: "Rangers is deeply saddened to announce that former player Fernando Ricksen passed away this morning following his battle with motor neurone disease.
When did Ricksen move to hospice?
The star was diagnosed with MND in 2013 and moved into a hospice from hospital in November after falling ill at an Ibrox bash. Earlier this year Ricksen confirmed he’d spend the rest of his life in the hospice. He moved there from hospital in November after falling ill at an Ibrox bash.
What is motor neuron disease?
Motor neurone disease is a rare condition. About two in every 100,000 Brits develop it each year. It affects specialist nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing the function of motor neurons to break down.
How long does the Ranger's hero live?
The majority of those diagnosed with the disease are given a three-year life expectancy starting from when they first notice the symptoms. Medics ruled him too unwell to return home to Spain. Bitter city rivals Celtic also released a statement following news of the Ranger's hero's passing.
Who is Fernando Ricksen's daughter?
Fernando Ricksen and Veronika celebrate his birthday with their daughter. 10. Veronika and Fernando Ricksen tied the knot in 2014 Credit: Les Gallagher - The Sun Glasgow. The Gers icon had a birthday cake made for him as his hospice room was decorated with balloons and banners.
Who is Peter Lovenkrands?
RIP my friend. Ex-Gers star Peter Lovenkrands. He helped Rangers win two league titles, two Scottish Cups and three League Cups and gained legendary status among fans. The Ibrox icon was hailed as a "warrior" by close pal and former teammate Peter Lovenkrands.
WHAT IS MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE?
Motor neurone disease is a rare condition that mainly affects people in their 60s and 70s, but it can affect adults of all ages.
TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR RICKSEN
Ricksen played for Rangers between 2000 and 2006 where he won seven trophies in total
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'Rangers is deeply saddened to announce that former player Fernando Ricksen passed away this morning following his battle with motor neurone disease.
Overview
Fernando Jacob Hubertina Henrika Ricksen (27 July 1976 – 18 September 2019) was a Dutch professional footballer who played as a right back and central midfielder. After winning Eerste Divisie titles with Fortuna Sittard and AZ, he joined Rangers for £3.75 million in 2000. In six years with the club from Glasgow, he won two Scottish Premier League titles, two Scottish Cups and three Scottish Le…
Early life
Fernando Jacob Hubertina Henrika Ricksen was born on 27 July 1976 in Hoensbroek, Limburg, the Netherlands.
Club career
Ricksen, formerly of Fortuna Sittard, joined Rangers in 2000 from Dutch team AZ Alkmaar for a transfer fee of £3.75 million.
Ricksen endured a difficult start to his Rangers career, culminating in him being substituted after a torrid 21 minutes in a 6–2 defeat to Celtic. On his second trip to Celtic Park six months later, he was sent off before half-time in another defeat. He had been dropped for the two intervening der…
International career
Ricksen earned the first of 12 caps for the Netherlands on 15 November 2000, playing two minutes as a substitute for Paul Bosvelt in a 3–2 friendly win over Spain at the Estadio Olimpico de la Cartuja in Seville. His final cap was on 30 April 2003, a 1–1 home draw with Portugal in another friendly.
In June 2003, after a UEFA Euro 2004 qualifier away to Belarus, Ricksen got drunk and kicked dow…
Personal life
Illness and death
On 30 October 2013, Ricksen revealed that he was terminally ill and had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (motor neurone disease). He set up a charity that raised over £1 million for research into the condition.
Ricksen died on 18 September 2019 in St Andrew's Hospice in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, aged 43. His funeral was held at Wellington Church in Glasgow on 25 September, attended by dig…
Honours
Fortuna Sitaard
• Eerste Divisie: 1994–95
AZ
• Eerste Divisie: 1997–98
Rangers
External links
• Profile at the official FC Zenit St. Petersburg website at the Wayback Machine (archived 9 September 2009)
• Fernando Ricksen at Soccerbase
• Fernando Ricksen at National-Football-Teams.com