Tributes have poured in around the football world for the late Ray Clemence, who has passed away at 72.
The former Liverpool and Spurs 'keeper had been in poor health, and Tottenham confirmed in a statement on Sunday that he died following a 'long battle with illness.'
Ray Clemence
"We are deeply saddened to report the passing of legendary former goalkeeper Ray Clemence," Tottenham said in a statement on their website.
"One of the greatest goalkeepers ever to grace the game, Ray joined us from Liverpool as a five-time league champion and three-time European Cup winner in 1981, having also lifted the FA Cup, League Cup and two UEFA Cups during his time at Anfield.
"Upon his arrival at Spurs, Ray went on to clock up 330 competitive appearances for us through until 1987, helping us retain the FA Cup in 1982 in what was a memorable 1981/82 campaign where we reached the final of the League Cup, only to be beaten by Liverpool in extra-time at Wembley, and reached the semi-finals of the European Cup Winners’ Cup.
"Capped 61 times by England, he later worked on our coaching staff, and that of the England national team, and was inducted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame in November 2014."
The Clemence family released a statement on his passing:
“After fighting so hard, for such a long time, he’s now at peace and in no more pain. The family would like to say a huge thank you for all the love and support that he’s received over the years. He was loved so much by us all and he will never be forgotten.”
Tributes
A word about #RayClemence pic.twitter.com/WR6Vb6LCzR
— Clive Tyldesley (@CliveTyldesley) November 15, 2020
An icon never forgotten. ❤🤍
Former England, Liverpool and Tottenham goalkeeper Ray Clemence has passed away aged 72.
Our thoughts go out to all of his family and friends.
👉 https://t.co/Qli15agAah#bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/64wk10NWPu— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 15, 2020
RIP Ray Clemence, we have lost a true legend! It was an honour to know you and to get the chance to play with you! My thoughts and prayers are with your family 🙏🏽
— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) November 15, 2020
Ray Clemence, a man deserving of the legend status...My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends ... #RipClem 😢
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) November 15, 2020
RIP Ray Clemence 💔
An @LFC giant who was also a giant of a man. #YNWA pic.twitter.com/ab5KNx3kua— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 15, 2020
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of one of the greatest-ever goalkeepers, Ray Clemence.
The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Ray’s family and many friends.
Rest in peace, Ray Clemence 1948-2020.— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 15, 2020
We are extremely saddened to learn that former #ThreeLions goalkeeper and coach Ray Clemence has passed away at the age of 72.
All of our thoughts are with Ray’s family, friends and former clubs at this time. pic.twitter.com/VfMLuhH8zw— England (@England) November 15, 2020
I'm deeply saddened to hear the passing of Ray Clemence
Clem was my coach with @england for more than a decade. A lovely man with a wicked left foot, I had a poster of him on my bedroom wall as a kid
Raymond Neal Clemence: August 5th 1948 - November 15th 2020#YNWA
RIP 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/AuizyTywTL— David James (@jamosfoundation) November 15, 2020
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