'To know him was to love him' - tributes to Bart-Williams
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Tributes from across football have poured in for former Nottingham Forest midfielder Chris Bart-Williams, who has died at the age of 49.
Former Sheffield Wednesday striker Mark Bright has described Bart-Williams as "a wonderfully gifted player, with a huge personality, and a very charismatic guy".
He added: "To know him was to love him, sending love to his family, friends and former team-mates."
Kevin Pressman, former Wednesday keeper, said: "Devastating day, to hear the news of Trevor Francis passing and my former team-mate Chris Bart Williams, both taken so soon, RIP Trevor and Chris."
Former Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley posted on Twitter: "I'm so upset to hear the news of Trevor Francis passing and my former team mate Chris Bart Williams, both so young, it is so sad , RIP Trevor and Chris."
Ex-England striker Darren Bent, who played with Bart-Williams at Charlton, said: "RIP my former team-mate Chris Bart-Williams, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends."
Former Coventry and Liverpool striker David Speedie tweeted: "Just when I thought the day couldn't get any worse, I've heard the devastating news Chris Bart-Williams has passed away. My thoughts go out to the family and friends of Chris at this difficult time. RIP Chris."
Former Chelsea captain John Terry tweeted: "RIP Bart Man"
