Cedric Roussel: Ex-Coventry and Wolves striker dies aged 45

Roussel played 43 games for Coventry, scoring 11 goals

Former Coventry and Wolves striker Cedric Roussel has died aged 45.

He moved to chap Midlands nine Wolves successful February 2001 and spent 18 months astatine Molineux earlier returning to Belgian broadside Mons, wherever helium enjoyed the astir occurrence implicit 2 spells.

"Our fable and ambassador Cedric Roussel passed distant this Saturday," Mons said successful a connection connected Twitter.

"The RAEC Mons household is devastated by this quality and offers its astir sincere condolences to Cedric's household and loved ones. You marked our history."

Roussel played for respective Belgian clubs and besides had spells successful Russia, the Netherlands, Italy and Cyprus.

Coventry said the nine was "deeply saddened to larn of the decease of our erstwhile striker Cedric Roussel" portion Wolves said: "Our hearts spell retired to the household and friends of Cedric Roussel."