Ray Clemence - Liverpool Football Club 1967-1981

[@gjap1972]

I was lucky enough to have spent a fair bit of time with Ray and his wife when I worked as a musician on P&O Cruises and Ray was after dinner speaking. A brilliant, generous guy and great company. One day we sat in the sun In Valencia Spain at a Cafe Bar, drinking coffee (lager) and having Tapas...such a really nice man with no ego. I'm very lucky to have met him...I had a tear in my eye when I heard the news. God Bless Ray❤️.....from Gary a respectful United fan.

[@noelmajers6369]

Nice tribute from a Mancunian, thanks mate. When any player puts on an England (or Ireland, NI, Wales or Scotland ;-) shirt, they belong to all of us.

[@gjap1972]

@@noelmajers6369 exactly....football apart he was fantastic bloke. If I went to the bar he said ‘Put your money away, you work hard on the ship for what you get. I get picked up at my door and to come on a cruise and get paid to talk about football. I will buy the drinks.’ He was very humble and loved what we did, he watched us play most nights he was there. Loved the man.

[@noelmajers6369]

@@gjap1972 Nice to hear that. So many celebs now are too full of themselves to be like that. Ray was the real deal, he didn't care where your were from or who you supported.

[@gjap1972]

@@noelmajers6369 your absolutely right...hope all is well with you and yours during Lockdown. Stay safe mate👍

[@johnhughes8466]

Great story Gary of a great keeper and a great man! One of the best ever in my opinion!

[@erlendhelljesen4553]

Ray Clemence was THE Keeper for every kid in Norway in the seventies, even if you did not support Liverpool. RIP.

[@kanga66prso]

I am Italian but it was THE KEEPER for me as well in the early 80s. Superior class, no weak spot. Gentleman. Sadly missed :-(

[@helencampbell4900]

Thank you Erlend.

[@tallyhoRolfa]

Enig. R.I.P Respect from a Leeds United supporter.

[@JohnSmith-hk1lx]

That was mainly because Liverpool was and is a very popular team. Don't get me wrong, Clemence was a superb goalkeeper. But for me Jennings and Shilton were better.

[@bikerman6907]

In the summer of 1983, I attended at Ray Clemence Keeper School, which took place just 8 km from our house, in Norway. It was one whole day of training, where he talked and showed us how to do things, how to behave in certain situations, giving us drills to work on etc.... it was a Dream come true!, for a a young and upcoming goal keeper, to be trained by your Hero🙏⚽️ remember it like it happened yesterday😊 RIP Sir😔

[@cyrilrogan4069]

Forest fan here...gutted to hers of the passing of one helluva keeper.. RIP "Clem"

[@bobuk161]

I think he and Shilts were as good as each other in different ways. Miss those days. Seems a long time ago when our two clubs dominated Europe and England

[@brucekilby9957]

Ray Clemence and Shilton were the best. The only other Keeper I thought that was as Good as them was Pat Jennings of Nth Ireland,Spurs and Arsenal. 105 games for NI and over a 1000 in club football. Three true greats of the Game. RIP Ray Clemence a Liverpool great.🇬🇧

[@perspellman]

Raymond Neal Clemence 1948 - 2020. You saved me from supporting any other club than Liverpool, Clem. YNWA

[@kevinjohnson-xt6kn]

Rest in peace Ray .. an absolute legend of the game . Back in the late 70s my dad who was a massive red used to try to pursade me to choose them over the blues . He would take me to a few of the reds games and I was star struck with him in goal. A fantastic keeper who epitomised that great Liverpool side . Terry Mcdermotts nephew used to live 2 doors down from my house and once Terry .Ray .. King Kenny and Alan Kennedy came with him and we were playing football with them in the street. What a memorable thing to happen to anybody. You'll never be forgotten Ray ❤...from a toffees fan

[@gregbradley7482]

Beautiful post mate.

[@geoffmalcolm1244]

Thanks Kevin for your beautiful post. The city of Liverpool shows its class when Reds and Blues show appreciation and respect for one another YNWA Clem. Rest in Peace

[@stormytempest3907]

Nice! From a fellow Blue.

[@darrenwessman3827]

Class lad 👍👍 🙏🏽96

[@susanbullough1120]

Good onya from a red

[@lencarter4072]

I am a Chelsea fan, I have seen Ray many times at Stamford Bridge, r. I. P Mr clemence, condolences to all your family ⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@npetkar7049]

For me arguably the BEST goalkeeper Liverpool ever produced. Athletic and extremely agile and very quick reflexes. A commanding stance inbetween the sticks and a towering of a man. Ray Clemence we salute you sir Y.N.W.A

[@niazpetkar53]

@Oddjob6120 I hope you're still around brother. We finally did it after 30 years and 🔥 Champions 🔥 again. Allison Becker what a keeper. I still hold Ray Clemence our BEST sweeper keeper Liverpool ever produced, but Allison has the attributes to be as good. God bless

[@somebodyelseuk]

Elisha Scott was highly thought of, but long before my time. Clem had just become first team keeper when I started following LFC. No one we've had since comes anywhere close. If he wasn't our alltime greatest, he was in the top two. Amazing that he missed less games in his entire Liverpool career than Allison missed last season. In my lifetime, Clem is in the top three greatest British keepers.

[@johnhughes8466]

@@somebodyelseuk Agree with that!

[@johnhughes8466]

@@somebodyelseuk Yes! BANKS, CLEMENCE AND JENNINGS! With Shilton just in arrears!

[@somebodyelseuk]

@@johnhughes8466 No. Banks and Jennings were better than Clem. Shilton...? I'd say Shilton was better, as well. Clem was a great keeper, but he had much better players in front of him, that's why Grobellaar got away with it for so long... and don't try telling me Grobellaar was any good. He wasn't even the best on Merseyside.

[@jassimalserkal1604]

How good was Ray? Worth 20 points a season with his saves.... the way he came back in the 77 final in Rome just shows good he was..... 18k price tag delivered 3 champions league cups......as Liverpool supporter of 40 years I had the pleasure of watching Ray’s live performances .... and he did it with that big smile of his..... Ray Clemence YNWA and thank you for the great video....

[@randcreek9613]

The goalkeeper legend of my childhood. Best goalkeeper LFC ever had.

[@rickynicol7205]

I’m a Scot , but Ray Clemence was a fantastic goalkeeper and I still have a Panini sticker album from the late 70’s where he is on the cover when goalies wore gloves rest appeared to have no padding! I saw him at Troon in 2004 for the Open Championship - sharing his time with everyone - one of the games true gents and legends

[@theuntold100]

RIP Ray. I didn't get to see you play in the 70s and 80s but thank you for everything you done for Liverpool Football Club. YNWA.

[@kentpedersen5392]

best liverpool fc keeper ever,, him and pat jennigs was holding their clubs up in the top the 70s

[@JohnSmith-hk1lx]

Shilton was ok ....

[@guillermojbello3387]

Most underrated goalkeeper in football history.

[@holdyourplums4204]

How the fuck was he "underrated"...???? Ridiculous thing to say.

[@padraigsisk4057]

Underatted by the English FA

[@padraigsisk4057]

Liverpool knew a good goalkeeper when they saw one.

[@somebodyelseuk]

Not underrated, just ALL goalkeepers over the last 20 years are grossly OVERrated. The very best today come nowhere near Clemence, Shilton, Jennings and Banks.

[@guillermojoaquinbello448]

@@holdyourplums4204 Name of any list of the 20 greatest goalkeepers not made by British media or fans that include him. Quite unknown in the rest of the world when he's the most decorated goalkeeper at European club competitions with three European Cup, three UEFAS and one Supercup and kept 460 clean sheets. Who talks about his achievements? Not many people, that's why I say that he's so underrated because he deserved much more recognition. That's why my comment makes so much sense and it's not ridiculous at all.

[@alcidesduartefalcao2577]

He was really a fabulous goalkeeper!!!

[@markmeade478]

One of thee greatest, period

[@helencampbell4900]

Indeed he was. Brilliant unassuming goalie R.I.P Ray. ⚘⚘⚘❤

[@johnhughes8466]

Agree with you Mark Ray was amongst the greatest ever keepers of all time!

[@dennisearle]

One of my favourite football memories is Ray Clemence's return to the Kop for the first time, as a Spurs player. A never to be forgotten rapturous ovation from the Kop. RIP Clem.

[@billhoggy4461]

R.i.p.ray clemence mr safe hands my thoughts are with your family and friends. You will never walk alone

[@barrybr1]

I was a goalkeeper all through the 70s at junior level and I worshiped Ray Clemence. I've still not seen a better keeper to this day....so elegant, rarely made an error, caught the ball rather than parry or punch....and that was in the days of muddy pitches and no gloves.

[@JohnNoonan1]

R.I.P. Ray Clemence , my earliest memory in football. Legend.

[@eleni115]

Amazing, highly talented, loyal athlete and human being! He has given us many times of joy, admiration and enthusiasm of his excellent goalkeeping. He was very clever, fearless, a true athlete that would give the most to defend his team. May he rest in peace. He will not be forgotten.

[@machupicchu232]

another one of my childhood superstars passes away today , very sad day today for football . one of the best keepers ever in my eyes up there with banks. r.i.p ray

[@jassimalserkal1604]

Am here after hearing the sad news of Clem passing away today. His arrival, along with Hughes, Keegan, Toshack, Neal and co...... when Bill “the messiah” shankly, build his 2nd team is the reason why LFC are one of the greatest teams in the world. RIP Clem and YNWA. Heaven has a new Guardian now and it’s the safest pair of hands.

[@johncambridge7181]

He made everything so easy like alisson is doing now

[@helencampbell4900]

He was a fabulous goalie and unassuming with it. Thank you for your enormous contribution to football Ray. R.I.P ⚘⚘⚘

[@johnhughes8466]

@@helencampbell4900 A TRUE GREAT has left us! BEST, BANKS AND NOW RAY CLEMENCE! So sad all my football heroes are leaving us! ALAN BALL too!

[@helencampbell4900]

@@johnhughes8466 I know. Its heartbreaking especially when you had the privilege of seeing them all in action.

[@balpacino472]

RIP Ray. A true great and a proper gent ❤️💔

[@markjacobson7958]

Fantastic compilation! The greatest goalkeeper I have ever seen play for Liverpool! YNWA

[@joepawlyszyn6892]

One of two reasons why I'm a Liverpool fan. Clemence and Keegan.

[@perspellman]

Likewise. YNWA

[@johnsedaka8966]

Yes yes me too untill now 2020 liverpool❤💛💚💙👍👍👍👍👌🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼✊✊✊🤜🏿🤛clemence n Kevin keegen. From SG.

[@tonyjacques6956]

He was a goalkeeping great. I saw him many times as a youngster and he made BIG saves - none more than in Rome '77. To see how much we loved him look at the reception he was given on his retrun with Spurs.Thanks for sharing this and RIP Clem

[@klee4969]

One of my Liverpool heroes growing up. I remember being is awe of the many reflex saves Clemence made and also my sadness when I heard he was leaving to Tottenham. One of the best. YNWA.

[@georgeharrison243]

Greatest keeper we EVER had!!😀👍👍⚽🏆💗💖

[@terrymelia7959]

I am 61 and Ray Clemence was and is my favorite Liverpool player. You had to be in the kop to see him command his area ans come and catch every ball to appreciate how good he was.

[@paolosacco9731]

Watching this great man made me want to be a goalkeeper. R.I .P.😥

[@paolosacco9731]

Lovely to see so many great comments from fellow fans. I still think of the save he made for England against Scotland from the deflection of Dave Watson and somehow turned in mid air. Incredible. R.I.P❤

[@traffic71]

I started supporting LFC in 1976 when I was 5. Still do know of course, through thick and thin. Ray Clemence was my absolute hero as I too played in goal. Such an amazing keeper. I loved watching him.

[@stephenclues2948]

Truly brilliant keeper. Maximum respect. From a Red Devil. X

[@Robertonnz]

May you rest in peace Ray. A great Liverpool and England goalie

[@markness7543]

We love you Ray . ,you where there to brighten our lives up every Saturday . what a job you did . thank you. R.I.P . greatest ever

[@king_ham4509]

RIP ray clemence died at the age of 72

[@maxpower3698]

Truly awful news one of the greatest ever RIP Ray

[@davidreed1995]

Ray clemance RIP LIVERPOOL LEGEND THANK YOU IM LIVERPOOL AND LEICESTER FAN i live in leicester and liverpol are well loved here in the city

[@SVR1968]

R.I.P to the Liverpool legend , Ray Clemence, arguably one of England’s best. Condolences to Ray’s family, friends and fans.

[@chuckwagon7354]

Can't believe he's gone. My favourite player ever.

[@chrisl9620]

Simply the best .R.I.P

[@meljohn73]

You did Ray clemence proud putting these clips together, took me back to my childhood. What a great goalkeeper, I wish England had him playing now. Condolences to Ray's family and friends.

[@allangow4746]

I was 13 when Ray started playing for Liverpool, he was liked by everyone as a person and of course as a great goalkeeper. RIP Ray. (United fan)

[@nickmullerITFC78]

RIP RAY YOU WERE A GREAT GOALKEEPER FROM A IPSWICH TOWN FAN 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜👍👍👍👍👍⚽️

[@noahwindler4412]

Rest in Peace🙏🏻

[@shauntbarry]

My first ever match was Liverpool v Swindon town in the FA cup in 1978.. I remmeber as a kid in the Kop shouting Ray all the time and waving and he gave a thumbs up.. Would love to believe it was at me.. Finest keeper ever RIP

[@phillipwilliamnewton193]

Beautiful video. What a player, super glue hands, incredible. RIP.

[@cleehomes]

One of the best goalkeepers of all time! Rest in peace Ray from a Manchester United Fan!

[@rogerwredford]

Saddened to hear today's news... Ray Clemence was the Liverpool player I wanted to be, in a team full of greats. If only I'd grown beyond 5'6"....

[@richardjames5843]

Great keeper,lovely man.from a united supporter!

[@andrewfernandez5606]

A great goalkeeper for Liverpool. Rest well sir. From a Man Utd supporter.

[@hariwyngriffith3401]

From the videos i've seen of Ray Clemence over the years and the stories I've heard, he really did seem like one of the best in that decade. Wish i could have been older to be able to see him play at anfield as the goal keeper, R.I.P

[@somebodyelseuk]

I was there... He was by a long way better than the keepers we've had since, but you should look up Pat Jennings. Played for Spurs and Arsenal during the same era. He WAS the best.

[@johnhughes8466]

@@somebodyelseuk Pat Jennings was another great keeper but I dont think he was as good as Clemence!

[@somebodyelseuk]

@@johnhughes8466sorry mate, he definitely was. Clem was the best we had, but not the best around.

[@nevetsgnil1962]

100% my hero when I was young and Ray was the reason I wanted to play my football in goal. Legendary goalkeeper.

[@Skin-ve2tt]

RIP Ray. 1970s football icon & true legend of the game - Leicester fan

[@malcolmholmes2205]

Been here before but had to come back. Watched Ray in the early 70s. When ever Liverpool came out if the tunnel onto the pitch and Ray went to his goal. Fans would bombard him with Wriggleys chewing gum. A great, great goalkeeper loved by all.

[@chrispools]

Legend. My dad took me to Ayresome park in 1978 to see Liverpool v Boro. I was about 8 years old stood in the Holgate end with our kid. I remeber being in awe at Ray and the whole Liverpool team. Great memories.

[@noelmajers6369]

RIP Ray Clemence. Miss you already dude...

[@thomasmurphy3752]

There has never been a better goalkeeper than Ray Clemence. There have been two who could be considered as his equals, Gordon banks and Peter shilton. But nobody better than Clem. Rest in peace.

[@paulgardner5441]

Growing up I watched Ray clemence I wasn't a Liverpool fan but he was a legend in my book RIP 👍

[@Red-Revolution708]

Liverpool’s Greatest Goal Keeper Ray Clemence has passed on R.I,P Ray you will be missed greatly .

[@boonpengchan4861]

RIP ,thanks for all the great memories, heaven is a forever place for you

[@samson9098]

I am not a Liverpool fan... But... Ray was my idol. To me Ray was the best goalkeeper in the world. Period.

[@danmassey8527]

If you ever tried playing as a goalkeeper, this was the man who taught you. Absolute legend. RIP

[@zuhairbaker1477]

Great goalkeeper he will always be remembered by me and all Liverpool fans

[@brapmanbrap5188]

Ray was a magnificent keeper a true legend and the sign of that was was he came back to anfield with spurs the reception he got from the kop still brings tears to my eyes it was unbelievable how much they loved him RIP Ray you will never be forgotten ❤

[@bernardjay379]

I'm a lifelong Manchester United fan and I watched Ray Clemence in his pomp, a truly great goalkeeper for Liverpool. RIP 🙏 Ray Clemence.

[@freddysegura2451]

Thanks for all Ray YNWA

[@gregbradley7482]

Lovely tribute video. Sad, really sad to hear of Clem's passing. He was part of my falling in love with Liverpool. Marvellous times. RIP mate. Condolences to his family.

[@barrybr1]

What a great keeper and a great man. A fierce competitor, a brick wall at the back but also so stylish and elegant, the cleanest hands in the business. It's inevitable that the greats pass but I'm devastated. He was my childhood hero. Walk on!

[@csokopsglazersout7447]

so sad to hear the news. Rest in peace Ray Clemence. Forever a legend 🙏🏾

[@sm9571]

Sad day 😭 for me, grew up watching thinking i was him in goal

[@mattstone5789]

Was really saddened to hear the news of the passing of the Great Ray. As a very young lad in getting into football in early 1970s, Liverpool were one of the big teams & you knew every Liverpool player. Grateful to have seen RC a few times play against my beloved Pompey. God bless him.

[@littlenemo14]

The word ‘greatest’ is used regularly these days. Ray Clemence is up there with the very best of the greatest.

[@stephenowen6862]

Lovely tribute to a great goalkeeper and top bloke. Still enjoy my football but i love watching old football from the 70's. Probably because that was when i first got into it and it wasn't over saturated with nearly every game on live. I support west ham but still like watching all games from that era not just my own team.

[@jonathanteasdale4412]

My all time fave Goalkeeper. God bless..

[@garymckeon5410]

RIP to a legend

[@donkeysknob5162]

The bravery of ray clemence in the Liverpool goal was eclipsed by the way he dealt with his illness, nobody knew other than family or close friends knew he was ill. So brave right till the end. R.I.P. RAY CLEMENCE , thank you for the hours of enjoyment you gave so many folks 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johnbarton3252]

Everton Blue here, Rest in peace Ray, it was a pleasure to watch you play, a fantastic keeper,

[@rvbalaji2570]

Rest in peace sir❤️🙏

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

RIP Ray Clemence. A Liverpool Hero, We will not forget you.

[@bluedc9114]

Rip, legend...

[@patricklorant4890]

En un mot RESPECT un supporter de Saint Étienne et de Liverpool

[@davidtaylor6793]

I’m a blue but when we were kids we used to go and see the reserves play because you got in free. We used to go right behind the goal and all of the kids used to take packets of wrigleys for Ray Clemence before he got into the first team. He was always fantastic with us. A great laugh and true gentleman. Rest In Peace Ray, i always loved the way he treated us and the rest of the bunch of scabby piss taking urchins behind the goal.

[@MrBernie19]

Brilliant collection of vids! I was lucky enough to watch live most of clems games in that era as I used to go home and away before coming to australia, by far the best keeper we have ever had, better than Allison too by the way,

[@bonzos49]

I saw him from when he was in the reserves right through to when he left for Spurs and he was the greatest keeper Liverpool have ever had. I've lost count of the number of times he made crucial saves that led to us winning a trophy. What a keeper, and what a man. As long as there's a Liverpool Football Club he'll never be forgotten.

[@pradeepkutty2322]

One of the greatest ever

[@gregoryluc2876]

Very nice !!!!! Very best wishes to his family!

[@adrammanuel2962]

May her soul rest in peace... RAY CLEMENCES your efforts and achievements is excelence

[@shaunmichaelmctigue4363]

What a goalkeeper Ray Clemence what a goalkeeper absolutely brilliant god bless you Ray Clemence rest in peace you are forever loved❗

[@jamallababidi3423]

R.I.P Ray💔

[@markmeade2937]

The best keeper Liverpool have ever had, and one of the best this country has ever produced. RIP Ray Clements , a gentleman and a scholar of goalkeeping 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SpeedTriple59]

Fingers crossed for Clem..The greatest..!!

[@brianfitzsimmons2296]

Absolute legend remember as a young lad watching match of the day on his return to Anfield with Spurs got the ovation he deserved. Top class goalie

[@Inatsikap]

My inspiration when in goal for my school team!! RIP super Clem!!

[@grantpetersen1049]

Millwall season ticket holder had the pleasure of seeing him many times especially for England R I P big man God bless and sleep tight God bless you and your family xx

[@wdebboys]

Amazing goal keeper part of a great team. Probably a great man too. Respect from a Juventus fan.

[@danaldo9193]

Last day of the 81-82 season, when he takes the Kop end in the 2nd half for Spurs.. enduring image.

[@mkrbrtsn1]

I was standing on the Kop for the last clip when he came back for the first time after leaving. An amazing moment.

[@kevinmorrison8692]

Clem played his last game for liverpool the day i started supporting them in the 1981european cup final i never saw him in the flesh but what I've seen of him on KZbin he was a fantastic goalkeeper rip clem.

[@NFR1971]

RIP Ray Clemence 😢