Vinnie Jones may have a reputation as a hard man but he put that to one side on Mother’s Day in a heartfelt tribute. The Englishman made more than 500 club appearances over 16 seasons – but was most famous for violent moments off the ball.
But he suffered a tragedy last year after wife Tanya lost her six-year battle with cancer. It has seen the 55-year-old step away from the limelight.
But he marked Mother’s Day by posting a tribute on Twitter. A black-and-white snap shows a young Jones with his sister and mother.
Accompanying the message, the 55-year-old wrote: “Me, my mum and litter sister Annie. “How beautiful. “Happy Mother’s Day.” And fans of the AFC Wimbledon legend hailed the former midfielder for his emotional post. “Gorgeous