20 Thoroughly Excellent Photos Of The Late Cyrille Regis In His Prime

Chris Wright

15th, January 2018

With the sad passing of Cyrille Regis today, Pies thought it only right that we give the man the retrospective his brilliant career so duly warrants.

The dynamic striker spent the best days of his career attaining legendary status at West Brom, but also enjoyed successful stints at Coventry City (winning an FA Cup), Aston Villa, Wolves and Wycombe Wanderers thereafter.

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Cyrille Regis takes it all in at the Hawthorns after signing for West Brom from non-league Hayes, 1977

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Cyrille Regis and Laurie Cunningham at the Hawthorns, 1977

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Decked out in a superb Umbro tracksuit, Cyrille Regis poses for a photo in the West Midlands rain, 1978.

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Cyrille Regis scores with a daring diving header as West Brom go on to beat Derby County 3-2 in the fifth round of the FA Cup, 1978

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Cyrille Regis enjoys a hard-earned post-match beverage in the West Brom dressing room, 1978

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Cyrille Regis accepts the Midlands Sports Personality of the Year Award from Wales rugby international Gareth Edwards, 1978

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Cyrille Regis rides a tackle from Newcastle United defender Alan Kennedy during a First Division match, 1978

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Cyrille Regis and Laurie Cunningham discuss their performances during West Brom’s UEFA Cup third-round tie against Valencia, 1978. The match finished 1-1.

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The Smiling Assassin: Cyrille Regis of West Bromwich Albion, 1979

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Cyrille Regis pulls up a pew atop a laundry hamper during a photo call at the Hawthorns, 1979

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West Brom duo Cyrille Regis and John Wile wilfully flaunt health and safety regulations while inspecting the site of the new stand under construction at the Hawthorns, 1980

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Cyrille Regis lets off some steam, 1980

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Cyrille Regis triumphantly punches the air after completing his hat-trick in a 3-3 draw between the Baggies and rivals Birmingham City, 1981

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When I’m Cleaning Windows: Cyrille Regis gets the chamois out and gives his kitchen windows a quick rub down, 1982

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Cyrille Regis lines up for England ahead of a pre-World Cup friendly against Athletic Bilbao, 1982. The match also served as a testimonial for Jose Francisco Rojo.

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Cyrille Regis takes young son Robert out for a spin in the garden, 1982

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Cyrille Regis leaves Liverpool defender Alan Hansen behind during a Division One match at The Hawthorns, 1982

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Cyrille Regis demonstrates his ball control during a pre-season photocall at the Hawthorns, 1984

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Coventry City quartet Dave Bennett, Keith Houchen (shirtless), Micky Gynn and Cyrille Regis celebrate reaching the FA Cup Final after beating Leeds 3-2 in the semis at Hillsborough, 1987

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Cyrille Regis proudly holds the trophy aloft after Coventry City beat Tottenham 3-2 after extra-time in the 1987 FA Cup Final at Wembley

RIP Cyrille Regis, 1958-2018

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