Sol Bamba: Football world pays tribute to ‘great man’

Former Cardiff defender Lee Peltier wrote on X: “Love you brother. Relaxation simple my huge brother – all the time there for me, will always remember.”

Ex-Cardiff defender and supervisor Mark Hudson stated: “By no means had the possibility to witness what a really nice man and chief you have been.

“We have now shared tales and I cherished our chats, nonetheless temporary. My coronary heart goes out to Sol’s household. I’m devastated for you.”

Former Middlesbrough defender Cyrus Christie stated: “This information has shook me to my core. Solely the opposite day we spoke as you began your managerial profession.

“Fly excessive brother, could your soul relaxation in peace. One of many nicest and most humble guys to grace this sport. Ideas and prayers exit to your loved ones.”

Junior Hoilett, who gained promotion with Cardiff alongside Bamba, stated: “RIP Huge Bro. Love All the time.”

Andy Campbell, who performed for each Cardiff and Boro, stated: “Terrible information, a genuinely attractive human being.”

Ipswich City’s Sam Morsy, who was with Bamba at Middlesbrough, wrote: “Ahhh man huge Sol .. unimaginable human among the best I’ve shared a dressing room with, firstly of his teaching profession.”

Writing in Arabic, Morsy added: “We belong to Allah and to him we will return.”

Present Cardiff left-back Callum O’Dowda stated: “Heartbroken. Regardless of every thing you went by means of, you epitomised essentially the most optimistic outlook on life. A lesson I’ll maintain eternally. My ideas are with your loved ones.”

Bluebirds goalkeeper Jak Alnwick wrote: “Relaxation in peace Sol, one of many nicest guys I’ve ever come throughout in soccer.”

And Neil Etheridge, a team-mate of Bamba’s at Cardiff, stated: “One of many nicest guys I’ve met off the sphere and on it.

“All the time smiling, all the time so pleased, all the time seeing the brighter aspect of life.

“Once I joined the membership, earlier than he knew me, Sol handled me as a brother. Once we bought to know one another we turned household. Relaxation in peace Sol.”

Ex-Cardiff winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing wrote: “My man all the time seemed out for me. Love you brother.”

Neil Warnock, who made Bamba his first signing at Cardiff, wrote on X: “I can’t consider I gained’t see that beaming smile once more.

“I’m so pleased that Sol was a part of my life and we had such sensible recollections collectively.

“I’m heartbroken for Chloe and the household and all my ideas are with them.

“Sol was a ray of sunshine and I’ll miss him a lot.”