Has paid tribute to the former Liverpool, Tottenham and England goalkeeper Ray Clemens, has died at the age of 72.
Clemens was one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation and enjoyed a trophy-filled career at Anfield in 1967 after signing Bill Shangley for ,000 18,000 from Skandorb United. England Hats off, overall would have been too much, but for Peter Shilton’s match. England They are set to wear black armor to pay tribute to their former number one and goalkeeping coach in Sunday night’s League League match against Belgium. Full tribute will be paid before Wednesday’s game with Iceland at Wembley.
The goalkeeper, who was born in Schneider, had cancer for many years. In 2005 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and received treatment for a brain tumor.
“We are writing with great sadness to let you know that Ray Clemens has passed away today and is surrounded by his loving family,” a statement from Clemens’ family said on Sunday. “After fighting so hard, for so long, he is now relaxed and no longer in pain. The family wants to say a big thank you for all the love and support he has received over the years. He loved all of us so much that he will never be forgotten.”
We are very sorry to hear that earlier # Three Lions Goalkeeper and coach Ray Clemens has died 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
– UK (UK) November 15, 2020
The Liverpool club have announced that they are “deeply saddened by the passing of one of the greatest goalkeepers, Ray Clemens. Everyone in the Liverpool Football Club has the same thoughts as Ray’s family and many friends.” He has won five league titles, two UEFA Cups, one FA Cup and one League Cup, making Tommy Lawrence his first choice during the 1969-70 campaign, missing only six league games in the following 11 seasons, and was always there when Liverpool scored just 16 goals in 42 games in 1978-79. , This is a club record.
“Today we have lost a real myth,” Sir Kenny Dollish tweeted. “Clem is a fantastic team player and great all around. I will never forget how he helped me settle into Anfield. Our thoughts are with the Clemens family. RIP Clem.” Phil Thompson wrote on Twitter: And ears, and what a keeper. Love to Wii and all the family. YNWA. ”
Liverpool’s current manager Jurgen Klopp said: “You have to hear the legends of the LFC from his era. They say Ray Clemens is one of the reasons why our club is so special after all these years, better than I can say. He was one of the foundation stones on which most of the success of this club was built. Our feeling at this moment is certainly very sad, but it is also appreciative. ”
Clemens joined Spurs in 1981 for $ 300,000 and won the UFC Cup and FA Cup in seven years at White Heart Lane. His former team player Aussie Articles tweeted: “It is very sad to hear the news that Raymondo has passed away. He is an excellent goalkeeper, wonderful assistant, friend. He fought this disease to the last. We miss you. Relax my friend. ”Clemens joined Spurs coaching staff following his retirement as a player. In 1996 he became England’s goalkeeping coach and has worked extensively in international careers for Glenn Hotel, Kevin Keegan, Sven Goran-Erickson and Steve McLaren. He was also chairman of the Football Association’s development committee.
Eriksen told Sky Sports: “As a player he has always been one of the best and it was great to work with him, which is why I was so eager to keep him when I was the manager of England. He was positive, cheerful, he spread good humor, and he was very good at what he did.
“It simply came to our notice then [England’s goalkeeper] I’m sure he’s right, I trusted him 110%. He was a great man to me, not only professionally, but personally we became close friends. Clemens is survived by his wife Veronica, son Stephen – a former player and now a coach – and daughters Sarah and Julie.
