Sad Members Memories: On This Day 2023 Ex Sky Blue Cédric Passed Away Age 45

It was our sad duty just over two years ago to have posted the following tribute to mark the passing of our member and former Sky Blue striker. We reproduce it here on the anniversary of his death……

“Members News: Cédric Roussel R.I.P. (06/01/1978 – 24/06/2023)

All at CCFPA were very shocked to hear reports of the sudden untimely death yesterday of our Belgian member Cédric Roussel at the tragically early age of 45.  It is reported that Cédric suffered a heart attack at a cafe in his home town of Mons and could not be revived. The Association sends its sincere condolences to all of Cédric’s family and friends, who must be devastated at their unexpected loss.

Cédric signed up to the Association at a Ricoh visit with friends to a Sky Blues’ game late in the 2014-15 season and the reception our former striker got then from fans showed how popular the Belgian was in Sky Blue land.

A £1.2m Gordon Strachan purchase in January 2000 Cedric came (initially on a season long loan) from KAA Ghent in October 1999. At Ghent he had earned a reputation the previous season as an effective young striker having previously featured in the FIFA World Youth Championship.