Ex-Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare passed away at the age of 60.
Jack Grealish has revealed the private message Craig Shakespeare sent him after being snubbed by England for Euro 2024.
A statement read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Shakespeare, 'SHAKEY'. Craig passed away peacefully this morning at home surrounded by his family.“Whilst the family are immensely proud of his footballing achievements as both a player and a coach, to us, his family, he will always primarily be a loving and loved husband, father, son, brother and uncle.”
It continued: “The loss is devastating to us all and we would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly difficult time as we try to come to terms with, and mourn, the loss of a very special person. “The family would like to thank and acknowledge the many prayers and good wishes sent during the past few difficult months, many of which we were unable to respond to but all meant a lot to Craig and the family.”On the back of the sad news, many players, staff and journalists paid tribute to the man who played a key role inHe wrote: “Shakey, one of the greatest people I’ve ever met not only in football but in life.
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