Next Burnley - Reminder When Ray Jones Died

[Macmoish]

Obviously want to win, but Burnley are a good club who have done great job over the years with limited resources...and not exactly a big city club

And a reminder when Ray Jones was killed which led to cancellation of QPR game at Burnley


QPR Report - Saturday, August 25, 2007
Expressions of Condolences
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UPDATED:

Burnley said in a statement: "Deepest sympathies goes out to both the player's family and the club from everyone at Burnley Football Club."


BURNLEY - A sad day in football: Cotterill
The Citizen - Suzanne Geldard
"..Clarets boss Cotterill said: "It has been a difficult day all round and certainly more so for Queens Park Rangers then ourselves.
"It's a very, very sad day in football. He was a nice young man and budding young footballer who I am sure had a good career ahead of him.
"I spoke to John Gregory (QPR manager) and Mick Harford (assistant manager) this morning, we've liaised with Queens Park Rangers all along and they have our deepest sympathy.
"It was never a problem to call the game off. Sometimes football is put into perspective and whilst we were looking forward to the game, we were more than happy when we knew that QPR perhaps weren't in the right frame of mind..." News


BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB - Open Training Session & Collection
Following the tragic death of Queens Park Rangers player Ray Jones earlier today, the Championship game has been cancelled as a mark of respect.
Instead, Burnley Football Club will be holding an open training session on the pitch at Turf Moor, at 3.00pm.
This will be free to all supporters, who will be asked to honour a minute's silence in memory of Ray Jones.
Supporters will also be asked to contribute to a collection, with all proceeds raised going to a nominated charity of Queens Park Rangers... Burnley


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[terryb]

I remember that Burnley acted superbly. I think, from memory, that we gave a round of applause to them on their visit to the Bush that day.

I recall being in the bookies when I heard that the game had been postponed & was stunned when I arrived home to find Ray Jones had died.

A very sad day.

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When ray died i got phone calls from my friends and family who supported other clubs saying how so sad this tragic incedentt was.

I am only a fan of qpr, so the calls actually humbled me to know that when all said and done we are all linked to the love of the game...and when someone in that sphere of our football world is taken from us so early..so tragic, we all feel it...whatever team we follow.