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Post by Macmoish on Mar 30, 2018 21:49:53 GMT
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Post by harr on Mar 30, 2018 22:44:37 GMT
Get well soon Ray, very sad indeed
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 1, 2018 8:46:41 GMT
So many nice words about the man from so many people
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 1, 2018 8:47:05 GMT
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Post by sharky on Apr 2, 2018 13:52:45 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 4, 2018 13:19:44 GMT
RIP.... So sad
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Post by gthompson66 on Apr 4, 2018 13:33:24 GMT
RIP and thank you for so many fond memories, Ray.
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Post by rickyqpr on Apr 4, 2018 13:36:05 GMT
Really sad news. Just 61 years old. Always seemed to be a decent sort even in his more recent battles with his demons. Thanks for the memories Ray
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Post by harr on Apr 4, 2018 14:01:42 GMT
Tragic news . RIP Ray, thanks for the memories.
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Post by gladstoneparkranger on Apr 4, 2018 14:17:40 GMT
God bless Ray RIP ...
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Post by stylecouncillor on Apr 4, 2018 14:21:16 GMT
R.I.P. Ray a class act on and off the field,an absolute Gent.
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Post by londonranger on Apr 4, 2018 14:31:58 GMT
R.I.P. Ray, Superbly talented midfielder,died too young.
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Post by kenthoop on Apr 4, 2018 14:38:36 GMT
RIP Ray you will be sorely missed thanks for all the memories
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Post by Marc on Apr 4, 2018 15:41:52 GMT
A sad day, 61 is no age.
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Post by Markqpr on Apr 4, 2018 16:15:22 GMT
I just feel distraught.
RIP Ray.
My condolences to all of Ray’s family, his loved ones and all that knew him.
A truly magnificent player and one that I feel blessed to have played for us and privileged to have watched him week in week out.
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Apr 4, 2018 16:20:57 GMT
At a loss for words.... Rest in peace Ray.
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Post by blatantfowl on Apr 4, 2018 17:54:35 GMT
I am so sad that Ray has passed. Watching him control midfield for QPR was at times sublime.
His measured punditry was always insightful and he didn’t mind having a laugh at himself either which also endeared him to fans.
RIP Ray, you were one of the good uns.
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Post by rousdonhoop on Apr 4, 2018 17:58:19 GMT
Rest in Peace Ray
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Post by sharky on Apr 4, 2018 23:18:26 GMT
RIP Ray. Condolences to his family, friends and all who miss him, including those on this board.
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Post by sharky on Apr 5, 2018 23:10:03 GMT
From the Offie. Sort of sums it up. www.qpr.co.uk/news/features/remembering-ray-a-fans-eye-view/Remembering Ray: A fans eye viewAKUTR’S columnist Simon Dorset remembers the late, great Ray Wilkins, following his passing at the age of 61 on Wednesday. Any football club’s true history is not found in its trophy room, but is encapsulated by the characters who represented it. At QPR we have been blessed by the gloriously eclectic array of owners, managers and players who have embodied our club, but few have done so with the style and grace that Ray Wilkins did. When he was signed at the age of 33 by Trevor Francis, on a free transfer from Glasgow Rangers, many were sceptical believing that his best days were behind him, but Ray soon proved his doubters wrong. Over the next five years he enjoyed a glorious Indian summer as the heartbeat of one of the best QPR teams of all-time. Having been one of the few English players to successfully play in Serie A, his quality was never in doubt, but in a team brimming with talent, Ray set the tempo, Ray dictated the play, Ray’s style became the team’s style. Although he was deservedly renowned for his vision and passing, anyone who was lucky enough to see Ray play couldn’t fail to savour his enthusiasm. Despite being a veteran of 84 England caps, FA Cup success with Manchester United and Scottish League and Cup victories with Glasgow Rangers, he approached each match at QPR with the same zeal as he had his first match for Chelsea as a 17-year-old and inspired the same from those around him. Ray was a model professional, a positive influence within any team and always conducted himself with dignity, both on and off the field. He was equally loved at each of the clubs he played for, but the mourning for his passing will not be restricted to London, Manchester, Milan and Glasgow. A humble and generous man, the humanity which illuminated his life made him one of the best loved footballers of his generation. When our sadness has started to wane, we will all be left with a warm glow when we think of Ray. His was not a career defined by statistics and figures, but by the memories that he has left us with. Rest in peace Ray!
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Post by sharky on Apr 5, 2018 23:13:55 GMT
....and also Birch's tribute fro the Offie www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/birch-on-ray-a-legend-a-hero-a-gentleman/Birch on Ray: A legend, a hero, a gentlemanIan Taylor @ijtaylor81 MARC Bircham admits Ray Wilkins passing has left a gaping hole in the footballing family, as the QPR coach comes to terms with the loss of the R’s legend. Wilkins passed away yesterday (Wednesday) after suffering a cardiac arrest last week, and Bircham expressed his sadness at the loss of the 61-year-old. “We’re all at a loss really,” he told www.qpr.co.uk. “It's taking a lot to come to terms with it to be honest because he was a lovely man and a brilliant footballer for QPR. “He was just a legend of a man. Anyone he came into contact with, he made their life better. He was a ray of light in everyone's lives. “He was just an immense man. A legend, a hero and a gentleman.” Bircham has fond memories of playing alongside Wilkins at Millwall, where he made his debut alongside the midfielder. “Growing up supporting the R's, he was one of my heroes,” said Bircham, “And then I was lucky enough to make my debut with him at Millwall. “He made me feel like I was the best player on the pitch. “He was my first room-mate too. “Jimmy Nicholl was the manager and he knew I was a mad QPR fan, so he put me in with Ray. I was in awe of him. “He was the first person to introduce me to Louis Vuitton. “I was like 'Ray, what's all that.' He had the bags and everything. He just said 'hopefully you'll find out when you're a bit older.'” Like so many who have paid tribute to Wilkins so far, Bircham was keen to delve further into what made him not just a great player on the pitch, but a great man off it too. “He was magnificent for Rangers – in what were the twilight days of his career,” said Bircham. “Speak to any of the guys here – Imps, Sints, Ollie, Les – they'll all tell you what a massive influence he had on their careers. “He made them all better players. He was the ultimate professional. “He always had time for people – that's a measure of the man. “You never, ever heard anyone say a bad word about Ray. “Every club he played for, the supporters loved him. “It didn't matter if you were the tea lady or the Chairman, Ray would have time for you. “He made everyone feel a million dollars, he really did."
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 6, 2018 9:09:57 GMT
There were so many heartfelt statements and stories re Ray Wilkins
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Post by Lonegunmen on Apr 7, 2018 4:43:35 GMT
Blatant, your summary said it all for me. I enjoyed watching him play at various clubs and like a bottle of decent wine, he got better with age. He looked best in hoops. He should never ever have been given a red card when on England duty. That looked like a bookies card from the referee.
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Post by NO1QPRNZ on Apr 8, 2018 10:12:11 GMT
RIP Ray far to Young.
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Post by Lonegunmen on Apr 10, 2018 5:17:27 GMT
Chaz I was speaking to Paul Ifill today. I said to him I was watching some youtube clips of Ray at QPR and in one of the games his mate - Andy Impey, was playing. Had a bit of a laugh at that. I went to Russell Gray's funeral. Caught up with Domey, Greenacre, Siggy, Durante, Ifill, Paston, and Burns.
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Post by birchambluerinse on Apr 10, 2018 23:16:15 GMT
Rest in Peace Ray, thank you for the memories.. Glad i had the change, to see you play and manage my beloved team..your old team mates are broken
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