By Andrew Warshaw
January 21 – Tributes have been pouring in for Paris St Germain performance director Nick Broad who was killed in a car accident at the age of 38 last week.
The Englishman was the former Head of Sports Science at Chelsea, where he also worked with current PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Reports said Broad was hit by an oncoming vehicle while sitting in his stationary car as he waited for assistance after running out of fuel.
“We are all devastated by the painful news of the brutal death of a man renowned for his competence and well-liked by everyone,” PSG said in a statement. “Nick was a brilliant man with great qualities and a sincere friend.”
“His passionate, dynamic and extremely professional approach placed Nick on the cutting edge of European football coaching, and he was a key member of Carlo Ancelotti’s staff.”
When Ancelotti managed Chelsea from 2009-11, Broad was a key member of his staff. He joined PSG a year ago having previously also worked as a nutritionist for Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City.
“Just heard the news about Nick Broad shocking news worked with him at Blackburn Rovers. Heart goes out to his family,” former Blackburn and Manchester United striker Andy Cole tweeted.
A minute’s silence took place at Bordeaux on Sunday where PSG, with a 1-0 victory, became the first visiting side in nearly a year to win. And Chelsea also paid tribute to Broad.
Chief executive Ron Gourlay said: “This is tragic news. It is a tremendous shock to everyone at Chelsea Football Club. Our thoughts are with his family and everybody who knew Nick.
“He will be remembered at Chelsea as a popular and likeable member of staff. He was a dedicated and knowledgeable professional who worked tirelessly during a period when the club progressed behind the scenes and achieved great success on the pitch.”
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