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Irons plan poignant Rio moment this afternoon

Posted by Hugh5outhon1895 on May 2, 2015 in Whispers

Rio and wifeWest Ham are planning a poignant moment just before kick off when Rio Ferdinand’s sad loss will be at the centre of everybody’s attention.

ClaretandHugh was told just a few moments ago that a picture of himself and his wife Rebecca – who so sadly passed away after a battle with breast cancer – will be shown on the big screen seconds before kick off.

And the fans have been asked if they will sing Rio’s name on the fifth minute of the game against Burnley.

The Hammers protegee has  released a statement saying his “wonderful wife and soul mate” Rebecca Ellison had “passed away peacefully” at a London hospital.

Ms Ellison, 34, who married Ferdinand in 2009, had breast cancer.

She leaves behind three children, Lorenz, nine, Tate, six, and four-year-old Tia.

Rio said: “Rebecca, my wonderful wife, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.”

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5 comments on “Irons plan poignant Rio moment this afternoon”

  1. bubs May 2, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    R.I.P Rebecca

  2. Rads May 2, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Condolences to you & your family Rio.Top player,top bloke.

  3. West Ham Fan No 32 May 2, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Such a sad loss so early RIP Rebecca, condolances to the Ferdinand family aswell as Rebecca’s and their friends.

  5. mattefumi el loco May 2, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Don’t give up Rio. Condolances to you and your childs.

    R.I.P. Rebecca

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