Former Coventry and Wolves striker Cedric Roussel dies at the age of 45

Tributes have been paid to former Coventry and Wolves striker Cedric Roussel following his death on Saturday.

Belgium international Roussel, who was 45, joined the Sky Blues from Gent in 1999, initially on a loan deal, and played alongside Robbie Keane in the Premier League.

After some injury problems, Roussel joined Wolves in 2001, where he spent 18 months before returning to Belgium on loan to hometown club Mons.

Coventry City are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our former striker Cedric Roussel, at the age of just 45.

Cedric played 43 games for the Sky Blues from 1999-2001, scoring 11 goals.

Our condolences are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

— Coventry City (@Coventry_City)

Roussel, capped three…