RICKSEN | Farewell Fernando | Church Service

Family, friends and former teammates were among those at Wellington Church in Glasgow to celebrate the life of Fernando Ricksen.

[@BPGav]

Fernando was a warrior, his passing has affected me personally. I recall around 4-5 years ago I was driving home to my flat in hamilton. I drove along wellhall road and noticed a man walking slowly down the pavement. As I drove past him I thought that looks like Fernando, surely not? What is he doing walking down the middle of Hamilton? I drove up to the roundabout and circled back, as I approached Fernando I abandoned my car, jumped out and embraced him. I asked where he was going, his speech was struggling at this point, he pointed down the road and was determined to keep going. I hugged him really hard, thanked him for everything he done for Rangers, I held back the tears I wasnt showing my weakness because Fernando sure as hell wasnt. This moment has stuck with me all these years and it was a honour to meet Fernando personally. A True fighter to the end and an inspiration to us all. Thank you Fernando and Rest in peace

[@ismellhotdonuts]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hididdleydee6804]

Im glad you turned your car and went back , beautifull story and something personal to you 💙

[@andymcarthur5927]

💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@burants89]

I live on wellhall road right across from the shop not far from said roundabout...good player...RIP from a Hamilton Celtic fan

[@missloublou4628]

💙💙

[@lucblockhuis]

Beautiful gesture from the Celtic boss Neil Lennon to be present at this church service to show compassion.

[@jorgcooper2367]

You'll never hear me say a bad word against him. He's a good man, that much is clear.

[@derekewart5017]

Times like these divide indifference. Football takes a back seat. I remember Tommy Burns passing and I went to Parkhead to lay a Rangers top, it's about the person.

[@danielecampolo2203]

as human

[@callummcgregorenthusiast5545]

Derek Ewart the photo of ally mccoist with his coffin broke my heart.

[@joepaccrakurii1227]

@@derekewart5017 good man Derek. That's thie thing bud the PTB LOVE us all fighting,theres more that unites us than divides us,and if we could just come together the whole of scotland would get a better deal from Westminster, independent or not

[@stevenbhoy0126]

RIP Fernando Ricksen it’s amazing to see both clubs and fan bases come together to show solidarity and respect truly amazing to see 🇮🇪💚🤝💙🇬🇧

[@argamingthomson8234]

Thanks:)

[@Pauliewalnuts_822]

Defo mate. The same when tommy burns passed. There is a respect underneath it all. 💙💚

[@glasgowrangers5583]

GG GLENNIE respect bro 💙💚

[@BIadesMan]

Really sad news about Ricksen RIP Ranger.

[@therockstar9259]

Steven BHOY01 thank you

[@vlogger88]

Respect to Neil Lennon for attending the service he's just gained respect from a person who hadn't much of that for him until i watched this 💙💚

[@johnduncan8641]

I think the whole of Scotland has been touched by this. RIP. xxxxxxxx

[@carson6453]

That you fishy ?

[@andyc67]

So sorry for your loss to all those who knew him and to all the Rangers fans. May his star shine bright x 🍀

[@derekewart5017]

Much respect my friend, classy touch from yourself 👏. I remember crying when Tommy Burns passed away, these are human beings at the end of the day, football takes a back seat

[@andyc67]

@@derekewart5017 Thanks mate 👍 that's what makes both Celtic and Rangers unique, at times like these it shows the class that we both unite and respect one another. All the best bro

[@theorfc1872]

Thx mate

[@williamjackson870]

Love when riverls have respected

[@johnparker1293]

You know someone is popular when you read the comments section on you tube and there's barely a single idiotic comment,i'm a celtic fan but Ricksen seemed a big character,nice guy and a good player too,and 43 is so young for a man with a young family,very sad,that disease is about as horrible as it gets,and as i'm a similar age with a young family,i can't even imagine what it must have been like to go through that,brave man

[@rangersmetalatheist9392]

Well said mate

[@derekewart5017]

Wanted to say much respect and class from the Celtic fans posting. Football takes a back seat at times like these. I remember crying when Tommy Burns passed away, as a person he was one of the most genuine people you could meet. Sleep peaceful Fernando ❤️🇬🇧

[@kowedvanhier]

We gaan je missen FERNANDO RICKSEN FOR LIFE ❤️❤️❤️😭😭

[@user-qd5db7co4j]

I'm so sad😢 ...Respect and Condolences to his family... From Olympiacos Piraeus fan Greece

[@stewrmo]

Respect to you from a Rangers fan. Thank you for your kind words.

[@danielalvessilva1908]

Rest in peace. God bless you Veronika and Isabella.

[@stephenfraser1055]

Thankyou To your manager Neil Lennon and all at celtic. God look after the amazing and beautiful Fernando Ricksen. Love to your wonderfull wife and precious wee daughter. God look after them all xxxxx

[@joepaccrakurii1227]

Lovely service,just terrible circumstances for such a young man RIP Fernando from a celt

[@Jack_B_guin_87]

A brave leader until the end. RIP Fernando 💙

[@andrewdocherty73]

What an absolute inspiration you are Fernando. At least you are at rest now. YNWA RIP from a Celtic fan. I burst trying to watch his story and funeral. Heartbreaking for his young family 😢

[@therockstar9259]

andrew docherty thank you good boy

[@bryanwatt3943]

Fernando you were an idol to me I remember running about with ricksen 2 on the back of my strip and you showed me and all the rangers family how to fight that terrible illness right up to your last minute on earth my thoughts go out to your wife and daughter your family and friends you have shown that football doesn’t matter when things like this happen rest in peace Fernando and thank you legend 💙❤️

[@aldorfc220]

Rip to not only a legend but a pure gentleman and a great footballer It's nice to even see Celtic fans and everyone involved with Celtic paying there respects ....that is just beautiful ♥️💙♥️💙 FR ❤️

[@Jie67]

Such a sad moment in time for Football, we need to do more to combat MND, no one should have to go through that in todays society, rivalry means nothing when it comes to life, might no likes yous come Saturdays but would never ever wish this upon anyone, stay strong Ricksen/Rangers Family we are all behind yous 💙💚💙💚💙💚

[@truebluestu3428]

Truly sad......live life like there’s no tomorrow.....and tell your loved ones of your love for them at every opportunity.......Fernando represents a time of great glory for the rangers for me.....I enjoyed every minute of those days......take care Mr Captain.....you will be sadly missed......

[@derekewart5017]

Well said sir 😢

[@stevencrawford83]

Sleep well captain 🧡

[@raymondmcdonald355]

God Bless Fernando. It was very emotional listening to big Marvin. Well done Big Man. You hit the nail on the head.

[@robertjohnstone7635]

fernando our captian hero fighter a true blue nose you will always be in our hearts you are a legend & part of glasgow rangers history R.I.P WATP NO SURRENDER

[@muzz77722]

The strongest soldiers get the hardest fight and the realest people live the hardest life. Fernando was a true warrior! Your spirit lives on within all of us who learned of your strength. Peace brother.

[@mikecarr8915]

So sad another legend shining bright in the sky! It’s good to see Celtic and Rangers fans coming together to pay their respects. He and Tommy Burns are the only 2 players to ever bring 2 rival fans together. RIP Fernando a true warrior 💚🤝💙

[@rangersmetalatheist9392]

Nicely said mate

[@CC-yo1ou]

Class from you mate class x

[@allardbiggenvanger3480]

beautiful seeing his mates like Micheal Mols and Kevin Hofland carrying him to his final destination.

[@johngr9963]

Allard Biggenvanger respect.

[@jamesforlow8007]

How do u like or dislike .....feck that the guy was a legend ...fernando restin pease u are s true blue legend 🔴⚪🔵

[@GreigStott]

Thank you so much for sharing, watching from over here in Canada.

[@johngr9963]

Greig Stott gofundme page for donations for veronika and isabella, greig

[@volleyyellov]

Toughest watch I’ve done in years. He was a warrior and god bless his family

[@glasgowrangers5583]

Respect to Neil Lennon and the Celtic fans who have shown great respect to our WARRIOR and our LEGEND also thanks to the whole off Scottish football for the respect shown to Fernando and his daughter and wife use will always be one of the people fly high big man always our CAPTAIN 🇬🇧💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇱😢#2 WATP

[@greigallan5845]

Wonderful from Marvin. Respect to Neil Lennon as well. RIP Fernando.

[@gaz7367]

Amazing send off the man who done the service was also emotional you could tell, FERNANDO NO2 battled untill the end 😢

[@thistle71]

People die, but legends live forever.

[@alexvitsileos2441]

RIP Fernando from a villan rest easy god bless you and your family WATP

[@ATKaizen]

Sleep well Captain. You’re out of your pain now, watch and play all the footy you want. RIP.

[@Birdmannn1690]

Was over at Ibrox yesterday to pay my final respects FR. very emotional day but what a fantastic turnout for a great man and absolute hero in my eyes. He was untouchable on the park that season he captained us to the league title on helicopter Sunday 2005 and from that day onwards has been an idol in my eyes. God bless you Fernando 💙 rest easy, Captain. FR2

[@kennyglen2007]

peace to our captain , leader , hero rip big man never forgotten xxx

[@WEF-APOPHIS-2029]

So lovely to sit & watch/listen to this.. came on automatically after watching match reaction from SG about the 5.0 game against Aberdeen ... so happy. many Thanks to family & friends for this post... Fernando will never be forgotten.. RIP... Fernando Ricksen. I really didn't want to cry today but i'm happy to cry for this man, lovely service & great Eulogy's. Playing "Simply The Best" right after it,,

[@andymcarthur5927]

Marvin Andrew you couldn't have said it any better 💙 gutted but no he now is at peace r.i.p Fernando 🌷🌷🌷💙🌷🌷🌷

[@richieyoung88]

God bless Fernando's wife and daughter in their time of need, ull never be forgotten Fernando touched so many lives.

[@thomasjones2415]

That Was So Heart Breaking 2 Watch I Was In Tears When Big Marvin Andrews Spoke And When Fernando Brother Spoke As Well Rest In Peace Fernando Big Man,

[@cubbyrfc8263]

Was a hard watch that thanks for the memories Fernando rest easy our legend 💙🧡

[@kiezorfc8559]

R.I.P. Fernando you where a pleasure to watch on the pitch a think we will all miss your fun loving sometimes cheeky personality and a big thank you and much respect to everyone at Celtic football club for the respect you have shown to Fernando and his family Fernando would be proud that Glasgow is standing united as one

[@stuartmc6377]

FERNANDO RICKSEN YOU WERE A LEGEND, A GREAT RANGER MAY YOU REST IN PEACE LOVE YOU WATP NO SURRENDER

[@stephenfraser4914]

Thanks for sharing this, R.I.P. Fernando, and thanks for everything x

[@KatelynBennett210705]

Absolute legend and a very deserved and touching service. The fighting spirit in Fernando all the way to the end was truly inspirational. Sleep easy big man, you will never be forgotten🇬🇧 💙💔💙💔🇬🇧

[@vivius3382]

Amazing send off, so glad I could be there for it. Also glad that it has been uploaded for all to see, amazing gestures made by the club, staff, players and ex players and the whole Rangers family today. May you Rest In Peace, Our Captain, Our Hero, Our Legend. You'll live on in our hearts 👼💙🇬🇧

[@andrewwalker1638]

RIP Fernando god bless your heart will live forever in all us rangers who watched and admired you.everyone one of us followed u as you followed us.we are the rangers your name liveth forever.#3

[@andrewwalker1638]

#2 apologies gods #3

[@mcgin82]

RIP Fernando Fought until the very end, an inspiration to all who are fighting their own battles. A great player and a character within the Scottish game. Sleep tight no.2, your work is done. WATP

[@Iainm-mm7ek]

God bless you Fernando. Sleep well capt.

[@kevinarnold3925]

Inspirational words from big Marv.. What a great tribute to Fernando

[@Jimmyboy1674]

Rest in peace now Fernando! You will never be forgotten!

[@weeman8911]

Rip champion your with god now. Respect neil Lennon its just a game of football at the end of the day.

[@APMcD]

Heartbreaking words from his wife. RIP

[@SurrealScotsman]

Celtic fan here, but I've just watched over an hour of Fernando Ricksen videos. Nothing but

[@kj-styles6569]

Incredibly sad, Fernando you have touched many lifes and may you continue to do so with the bravery you have shown.

[@chrisappleby7062]

Fernando , a true Rangers legend who will live on in the hearts he’s left behind , he’s lacing his boots up right now preparing for the second half of our journey R.I.P 💙

[@BB1872]

Rest easy Fernando , God bless xx😢

[@johnmcmullen8518]

R.I.P....Fernando you will always be in our thoughts true blue and forever ranger....absolute legend fly high

[@karenyoung1131]

Fernando you were a hero in football now your still a hero in heaven. Rip what an awesome guy. Love to your family a d keep safe. X ❤️

[@terryshearer8046]

Good service. Big Marv still out there but great speech. Also a massive thank you to Neil Lennon being there on behalf of Celtic. I know true Rangers fans would've appreciated that and the fantastic respect they showed Fernando at Parkhead. Fernando you defined what it meant to be a Ger. Rest easy pal.

[@rossmarshall7147]

Big marvins speech was very gracefull and full of respect damn💙💙

[@ianmilne4505]

Gone But Never Forgotten. Absolute warrior and your spirit will live forever. Thoughts are with your family and friends. Rest Easy Fernando you will be missed. 🇳🇱😥💙

[@ourwilliam2405]

RIP . Heart breaking

[@godhatesus245]

U will be in our hearts as a Legend of this great game...! Deepest condolence from india.🙏

[@threesixnine1673]

Very sad R.I.P Fernando . respect from AJAMBO. Marvin put's it all in perspective very moving words from the heart..

[@willemgroen7546]

Beautifully done, respect from Holland

[@billymiller2643]

RIP Fernando, Veronika Isabella will always be looked after by Rangers & supporters.

[@elliot6226]

Fair we’ll you will always be with us

[@davidross8709]

Farewell Fernando, God bless your soul xx

[@toptechtips187]

May you rest in peace Fernando 55 will be dedicated to you bigman 💙💙

[@stilllaughing3959]

RIP a great player..Falkirk fan..sleep easy

[@johnblack9298]

Rip Fernando 💙 What a speech by Big Marvin 👏

[@angrygamer2324]

God Bless you Fernando Ricksen. The Rangers family will never forget you, sleep well brother.

[@grantcalder5177]

💙😢fantastic turn out he will be sadly missed a true warrior. The last of that breed of player well done to all involved pure class he would be proud gawn but wul never be forgotten no surrender Fernando our captain a leader and a legend a winner rest easy 💙thanks for the memories and influence on my childhood and your service to our club watp🇬🇧

[@hgv_lost_in_eu]

What Beautiful Words From Marvin Andrews

[@gordongraham7287]

R.I.P Fernando . thankyou

[@leehanson5732]

God bless and RIP Fernando

[@sidneyklosteren6581]

he will continue in heaven, Till the Rangers fan meet again # RIP Ricksen

[@jamesforlow8007]

Once a legend always a legend .rest in peace fernando 🔴⚪🔵

[@juggysingh3294]

Nightmare me being a Celt. Understand why he’s a legend for the gers. RIP son you’ll never walk alone!!

[@HarryDeano]

Beautiful service, sleep tight Warrior and Rangers Legend x

[@wearethebytes]

A man has lost his life. A wife has lost her husband. A daughter has lost her father. A bother has lost his brother. Parents have lost their child On behalf of all humanity, all religions, and all supporters of all football clubs. May you rest in peace, Fernando Rickson. You battled a brave fight that no-one ever wishes to go through, but you did so with incredible dignity. May god bless your soul.

[@MarcM2024]

The words of Marvin Andrews were incredible

[@edwardalexander8421]

A true rangers legend and a great captain rest easy Fernando

[@awilson5398]

R.I.P. - One of Our Oranjes

[@derekewart5017]

One thing big Marv wants to tell us.... "Believe" ❤️

[@bimaaditya2591]

Who's here after 55 title. This title belongs to him 🙏🙏🙏

[@jamesforlow8007]

R.i.p fernando .🔴⚪🔵

[@morton85]

Rest Easy Captain 💙

[@theorfc1872]

We love you forever fernando you will never walk alone great wee player🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇸🔵⚪️🔴💧🙏🏻👑

[@davym23]

God bless big Marv

[@ronald0122]

Great words from marvin. Love eachother

[@derrickcairns7664]

Fernando loyal and true as we will always remember you

[@catherinemclevy7351]

Varonka. And. Little. Daughter. Rangers. Supporter. Wish. To. Wish. You. My. Condonises. And. God. Bless. You. Both. Forever. And. Fernando. Rip. Great. Player. And. Will. Be. Rememberd. Forever. Love. Cathyx x

[@dionne8611]

What a lovely send off which he wholeheartedly deserved, Rip Captain 🔴⚪🔵

[@steviemc1398]

RIP Fernando "Simply The Best"

[@JM-cw1er]

Hope your causing havoc up there captain. We still miss you. Rest in peace Fernando 🚁💙🇬🇧

[@chrisdarling5004]

Top Top Man.

[@MegaBigbawz]

Lovely words from marvin Andrews

[@chloemooney9848]

Fernando was a fighter he was and still is a legend RIP FERNANDO 💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️