- The recent gathering with Sven-Goran Eriksson
David Bloke (49) expressed his feelings for his ex-boss Sven-Göran Eriksson-E (1948-2024) on Insta with an emotional post. The ex-England national squad manager passed away on August 26, 2024, due to pancreatic cancer, as per his family's announcement.
Bloke shared a video of their last hangout at Eriksson-E's Sunne, Sweden house. In his IG post, the two are spotted strolling around the place. Bloke captioned it, "We grinned, we cried, and we knew it was 'ta-ta'... Cheers, Eriksson-E, for being you – passionate, helpful, chill, and a pure gent."
Eriksson-E's last words to Bloke: "It'll all be alright"
Eriksson-E handed Bloke the captain's band in 2001. Bloke then wrote, "I'll eternally be thankful for choosing me as your cap, but I'll cherish these parting moments with you and your loved ones... Cheers, Eriksson-E, and to quote your final words to me: 'It'll all be alright'."
Eriksson-E disclosed his cancer diagnosis in Jan, with docs giving him a max of a year. He himself talked about the meeting with Bloke in a June interview, telling Swedish radio station P4 Värmland that Bloke dropped by with a chef and a posh wine case, including a '48-bottle and a '82-bottle he won the UEFA Cup with IFK Göteborg with. Eriksson-E also praised Bloke, stating, "He's genuine. He easily could've been a prick, but he's the complete opposite."
Prince Willy also pays tribute
Bloke ain't the only one giving props to the Swede coach. Many clubs Eriksson-E worked with paid their respects to their former manager on their socias after the news of his death. Prince Willy (42) also honored the deceased coach. "I bumped into him a couple of times as the England national squad man, and I was always wowed by his charm and football zeal," Willy scribbled on X. "My thoughts go out to his family and mates. An actual gent of football," the FA prez concluded.
After learning about Eriksson-E's passing, Bloke was overcome with [grief]. His emotional Instagram post was a testament to their bond, filled with fond memories and heartfelt words.
Eriksson-E's optimistic final words, "It'll all be alright," continued to echo in Bloke's heart, offering him comfort during his time of mourning.
