The Manager Who Tried To Ruin My Career Was… | Behind The Headlines | Ray Parlour

[@FootballDaily]

Did Ray Parlour deserve more than 10 caps for England?!

[@benodwyer2929]

Yes

[@linusbroadbent2763]

Absolutely

[@lukewinchester3108]

I'd say he was lucky to play for England ten times to be honest.

[@linusbroadbent2763]

Fair enough Luke, but he was massively underrated in my opinion. Offered that England squad something a little different at the time.

[@lukewinchester3108]

@@linusbroadbent2763 Each to their own mate but when you look at some of the names in and around the squad over the years Palour was playing I think it's pretty clear why he struggled to get a game.

[@SeanRof]

Remember watching Ray make his debut at Anfield in 1992 and he conceded a penalty in the Wednesday night game on Sky. I watched the game before I headed out for night shift as a young copper then in East London. About 3am that morning, myself and a colleague in a panda car, stopped a vauxhall carlton near Romford that had a faulty light. When the driver got out, I immediately recognised it as Ray because of his hair and what I had watched about 6-7 hrs earlier. The guy I was with had no idea who he was. I had a quick chat with Ray about his car and the game. It was his mums car he was driving, and he was gutted about the penalty. I let him go, shook his hand and told most of my football mates about that story over the next few years. About 10 years later I was in a nightclub called Palms in Romford. We were watching the Arsenal v Newcastle evening game on one of the TV's inside . Ray was playing, I think he scored, and low and behold about 4 hrs later we spotted him in the nightclub with us. When he was alone I introduced myself and asked him about his debut and if he remembered being stopped by the police when nearly home. He did, so when I said it was me, we had a laugh, and he bought me a beer. Another copper I worked with had a daughter who passed away with cancer. Ray always arranged a signed Arsenal shirt for her annual cancer charity evening. Always had great respect for him as a player and a person ever since

[@paulkent1964]

sean, I was involved at Welling United at that time and George Armstrong would often send his reserve team down if someone was coming back from injury. About two weeks before that Liverpool game Arsenal sent a side down that had Glenn Helder, Chris Kiwomya among others. Ray Parlour was an unknown but scored a fantastic goal from 25 yards out. Turned on the TV a couple of weeks later and there he was making his first team debut.

[@ritchiesmith3119]

That’s a great story. Made me smile. Makes good ol ray all the better 😉

[@elmohamadyscurlybigtoe9603]

heard him talk about this experience on a previous podcast

[@SeanRof]

@@elmohamadyscurlybigtoe9603 Really ? Could you dig that up from somewhere mate ?

[@elmohamadyscurlybigtoe9603]

@@SeanRof I'm sure it was on the magic sponge podcast with Jimmy bollard and Ray parlour

[@GavinIsLegend]

Criminally under rated. One of the best

[@rablett57]

Seems a really top bloke , even as a spurs fan I enjoyed this interview and his honesty , him Ian Wright and Martin keown allways give spurs respect ( even though it probably hurts ) and I respect them for that .

[@cosmicbubble12]

Not the same as your legends like Jermaine Jenas 😂😂😂😂

[@halfway2334]

Ya its funny how u sumtimes gain respect for certain ppl u may av previously hated but warm to dem after wen u hear a certain account of sumting

[@barrywatkins8031]

top comment there. The feeling is mutual with players like Steve Perryman and Gary Mabbutt.

[@onlythetruth596]

Yes it probably hurt, they have to lick the Spurs bum if they want to keep their career in the media. This is common knowledge!

[@rablett57]

??? I never said they were brown nosing spurs , just that the 3 players I mentioned were fair , there is a difference 🙄

[@MrRaggamuffinrambo]

I can listen to ray talk all day. What a great guy

[@bluespyusa8979]

As a Spurs fan he is down to Earth a top bloke... fair play :)

[@BreakBeatStu]

It’s only Ray Parlour 😆 Legend! Thanks for everything Ray 👍

[@mattsymonds9652]

I've never been an Arsenal fan as I'm from the North West. But I've always respected Ray Parlour, what a player.

[@dal6357]

Used to talk to ray parlour every morning when I was a cleaning at petrol station Really great bloke .. top top player that goal against Chelsea in the fa cup final ... It's only Ray Parlour 😂

[@helmutschmacker3791]

Parlour used to run himself into the ground every game for Arsenal with exceptional work rate and desire.

[@giorgoskyriakides4428]

The real romford Pele, was the ultinate football lad. What a guy!

[@gourami7]

Ironlungs Arsenal could use a few like him now

[@stephentaylor2066]

Boring

[@se7enmax]

Salt of the Earth is Ray. When your under pressure in life with your job, a young family and finances its easy to make mistakes. A few drinks now and then can lead to one to many. When I first came to London I lived in a bedsit in Holland Park. Went down to Shepherds Bush to watch QPR, Rodney Marsh, Stan Bowles and the Morgan twins. A really great team. Unfortunately a lot of grief with hooligans in the crowds. Football has changed so much from those days. It was hard men versus genius's back then. Rodney, Stan and George Best could deal with Billy Bremner and the Leeds boys but the contests were great. Miss you Ray, great interview. I live in Luton now and after a long exile we might be back in the Championship after 10 years ! Hope springs eternal in football for everyone.

[@yashua2211]

As an united fan I hated him because he was so damn good..now that he is not playing ..I love him

[@developer101]

The build-up to cup final day was the best. It was the best day of the year. When I was a lad cup final day was the best day of the year. As you said ray it was the only live game on TV on account of that I used to go watch football whenever or wherever I could. Ray should have been in the WC squad. You were fantastic in 98. Thanks Ray...

[@jerryoshea3116]

I'm a Spurs fan,but if I'm being honest I couldn't understand how his name was ommitted from that particular "World Cup"squad!.He had a fantastic season and had really hit some form!

[@kushsakhu]

For real...more questions than answers🤔

[@simonh2011]

Even though your a Spurs fan I like you Jerry!

[@jerryoshea3116]

@@simonh2011 I'm sure that's only a temporary condition!😉..And those South London eagles(who stole one of our famous songs"Glad all over")turned up 2day and gave Spurs some welcome assistance!👍

[@simonh2011]

@@jerryoshea3116 Yep you're right definately temporary, normal service is resumed now!

[@jerryoshea3116]

@@simonh2011Of course,"normal service is resumed".But ur "Gooner"s have always had some quality "all rounders"I always thought David Rocastle was one of the best midfielders in the Country and should have been a regular for England!!You don't get many "Box to box"players of quality to come along regularly!Look at Man U with Scoles and Roy"certifiable headcase"Keane!..Spurs need one!!

[@cyril1sm]

He wasn’t underrated by us Arsenal fans. I can assure you of that. He was a vital cog in the Arsenal midfield. Happy happy days they were!

[@lewisannis6031]

He was almost like a Milner in the current Liverpool side.

[@si4632]

@@lewisannis6031 a carthorse this is why england is always held back you overate donkeys like jack wilshire lol

[@lewisannis6031]

Who overrated Wiltshire ? What are you going on about ? We are talking about parlour. Also if we were taking about Wiltshire, if he wasn’t so injure prone he would have been a great player.

[@si4632]

@@lewisannis6031 average at best said pep lol

[@lewisannis6031]

si why do you keep writing “lol”. Do you have a tick ? Pep would have never said that. I remember him saying he loves JW.

[@marshallcampbell6498]

Big up the Romford pele, an invincible premier league winner Arsenal legend.

[@Coolagreen16]

100% genuine guy!

[@MjolnirMarks]

Miss having Ray at the Arsenal. Loved him strutting around the Highbury turf.

[@J88HNT]

Great footballer, even better story teller! An ARSENAL LEGEND!

[@_Some_Guy_]

"I had the cheek to ask him on the plane 'should we have a few beers on the way back?'" LOL this guy is an absolute legend

[@rickparker1582]

A lot say we have never replaced Vieira but to be honest have we ever replaced Ray Parlour? Great player and a decent bloke.

[@ashleybryant305]

Great point

[@alaooooy7]

We replaced Vieira perfectly with Diaby but injuries ruined our plans as usual + Rosicky was Parlours replacement

[@jeannotschumacher1024]

@@alaooooy7 now, rosicky was a minor shadow of ray parlour. he had one , two good games than injured half a season and that 4 times during his spell here. sorry, thats not enough to even mention rosicky.

[@alaooooy7]

@@jeannotschumacher1024 He's a better players but injuries took him out too often. But we brought him so we did replace Parlour.

[@ThePrinceOrtmayer]

Xhaka, Lokonga and Elneny are not even fit to lace up Parlour's boots.

[@alexmusman9559]

I’m a Qpr fan - parlour was brilliant -hard as nuts and a winner

[@Nikboyle]

As an old school united fan I’ve got nothing but total respect for ray, those old days of rivalry are some of my best football memories

[@dpimpanell7636]

Proper rivalry not this snowflake so called rivalry between Liverpool and man city

[@johnsaunders2109]

Is there such a thing as 'an old school.United fan' ?!?

[@Nikboyle]

@@johnsaunders2109 yes pre 90s when we were as shit as we are now

[@johnsaunders2109]

@@Nikboyle Shit now? Youre second in the league!!But when your typical fan is a nerd from Swindon or Dorking such views,are understandable !!!

[@Nikboyle]

@@johnsaunders2109 agreed pal... I think our position flatters to deceive. We have have some lucky goals, like the penalty after the final whistle 🤷‍♂️

[@nowthenad3286]

Hearing what Glen Hoddle did to Ray, makes me really angry. How incredibly unprincipled.

[@belfastholidaybreaks8414]

Hoddle was a rubbish manager. Thats why.

[@paulholland5721]

Never forgive hoddle what he done to gaza , ray parlour seems a great fella

[@tomdawson3919]

This video was really good because none of the presenters are in it😂😂

[@mannion7646]

Yes! Needs to be more of its kind

[@jamesmcdevitt5327]

Yes agree no one talking over them . To switch a conversation

[@ottson]

What a legend. Remember Ray & Freddie scoring in the 2002 FA-cup final against Chelsea. Loved that Arsenal era, and the boys seem to have enjoyed it as well

[@jeannotschumacher1024]

For me the 2002 side was the last one which epitemised the famous never say die attitude of the graham years. After that the influence of the great arsenal defenced was more or less lost. Thank you M Wenger. He never ever was able to build the same mentality again. Something he should totally take responsibility for. Adding Sol and Toure was good but the spirit was never ever the same anymore. He just had no clue of the importance and the way to defend. Unfortunately for us.

[@briane5706]

Great player, great bloke. And I’m a Spurs supporter. Also acknowledge Ian Wright as a legend.’

[@tommytaylor5195]

Love you Ray,you were fantastic for us,very underated and versatile, people forget that, you played right across the midfield, Arsenal and PROUD!,top bloke Ray!!.

[@mnb9162]

Even though they didnt get the wages the footballers get now I think being a footballer pre-social media with the drinking culture. Must have been a great time.

[@KingKurt]

He was genuinely world class for us at times, especially Wenger's title winning seasons .

[@ForeverEngland76]

Loved the utd arsenal rivalry, football has never been the same since. I am fan of neither of them but it was great to watch.

[@mrkipling2201]

The Romford pele !! And he’s so right about cup final day. I used to watch it from 9am when it started until the end which was about half 5. When the FA cup still mattered. And Bryan robson was my hero growing up. As a United fan when he was in the team it gave us an extra 10 or 20%.

[@thetruth7333]

AS A UNITED FAN I HAVE NOTHING BUT RESPECT FOR RAY. TRULY UNDERRATED PLAYER. A FANS PLAYER.

[@GrandpaVince]

I met ray when i was taking my grandkids to see a star war at the cinema near Highbury in 1996 and he was lovely.

[@nigelnyoni8265]

And so was the star wars film.. everything went to shite after 2000

[@gavst79]

There were no star wars films in cinemas in 1996.

[@glennoconnor1130]

@@gavst79 I can remember me nan taking me to re-runs of the updated versions mid 90’s.

[@gavst79]

@@glennoconnor1130 it would've been in 1997.

[@del7538]

One of my favourite players growing up. Certainly not the most technically gifted but he would run through a brick wall for the team and rarely went missing in a big game. Motm for me in the '98 cup final and of course there's was that absolute screamer vs Chelsea four years later.

[@digger8754]

Comes across as a grounded well brought up lad. Credit to his upbringing. His dad sounds like a gem 💎

[@nigelnyoni8265]

"Short back and sides, Eileen" 😂🤣😭

[@mossie8]

Had a good dad, mad into football, encouraging his boys. COYI

[@kc8563]

Wish modern day footballers were like this. Great story. Coys.

[@abubakarmuhammad7336]

How is the real Romford Pele not a pundit, he tells the best stories....especially the Kolo Toure trial😂😂😂

[@lizbet5242]

Pundit and telling stories are very different

[@abubakarmuhammad7336]

@@lizbet5242 I know the ability to analyse the game comes first but as a Football man through and through, I believe he has that ability. As a bonus he is an artist with his words. He will surely do a better job than say Owen or Shearer or Merson...

[@lizbet5242]

@@abubakarmuhammad7336 Artist with his words? Do you fancy him or something? 😅 I want to listen to a pundit who knows about football and tactics. Not someone who sounds good and uses nice words.

[@simontuffs4106]

He's on talk sport quite a bit, he is good, I like him.

[@thomasskeffington4539]

Great on Talksport.

[@paulmersonvillalegend7303]

No Affiliation at all to my Club but I’ve got to say I LOVE RAY PARLOUR class guy & a great footballer LEGEND ! Up The Villa

[@macman975]

I'm a Gooner but good luck to Villa in the playoffs. I used to love the away days to Villa Park.

[@paulmersonvillalegend7303]

Trappa B fingers crossed you can next season pal. Good luck in the europa final.

[@WessexMan]

They say you should never meet yout heroes, but Ray is a top bloke happy to have a laugh and give you time. Lovely chap and an underrated footballer. The Romford Pele indeed!

[@sharif50]

'Short back and sides' 😂😂😂 what an absolute legend!

[@andywest1965]

What a great line 👍

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Ray comes across as such a decent bloke. Always interested in what he has to sayl.

[@malcspring448]

Love Ray. Excellent player and great stories.

[@Brownalebelly]

Great interview but shame about the background music which was too intrusive at times and distracts from what Ray was saying

[@ISLINGTON65]

Great player for Arsenal very underrated footballer most Arsenal fans love him

[@peterwest4965]

He definitely deserved more than 10 caps how he never got in the 98 World Cup squad I'll never know. I actually didn't rate him before, once Wenger came in that double winning season he was one of the best players that season.

[@r4h4al]

He must've been England's greatest midfielder by the World cup and he didn't even make the squad, and then he didn't even make the 02 squad either.

[@jasonleon1976]

Just think how many arsenal legends were in that 98 double team and he was player of the season.

[@MorrisonNo8]

The Romford Pele gets into "my squad" off sheer effort alone, was never disappointed to see Ray Parlour in Arsenal's staring 11 😎

[@Ese96Agboaye]

I like his story about Kolo Toure's trial. That's hilarious!

[@wakkashussain5338]

What a player this guy was, class is permanent

[@donaldduck5553]

Ray parlour or igor Stephanovs? 😉

[@wakkashussain5338]

@@donaldduck5553 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@markshere100]

Manager's personal private beliefs should play no part in selection...

[@Charlie_Crown]

That was Glen's problem really, that and the fact he was a fruit cake

[@michaelmuldowney8]

So which midfield player that was in the 1998 Squad should have been left out in favour of Ray ? David Beckham, David Batty, Steve McManaman, Darren Anderton, Paul Merson, Paul Scholes, Rob Lee or Paul Ince

[@jamesbailand4311]

@@michaelmuldowney8 D Anderton. He was dead weight and only there because he played for Tottenham.

[@markhart2748]

Nice bloke. Really like him. Decent, honest bloke and love listening to him on talk sport. From a Leeds fan.

[@Maj1794]

One of the most underrated players in Arsenals and premier league history..

[@mrkennedy2062]

No

[@mbuguaf9]

No

[@thebeast2746]

Mujeeb Ahmed definitely not

[@g13n79]

Haha. Nonsense

[@ralph9182]

No

[@coachhbosoccer]

Ray Parlour - I liked Arsenal when I lived in USA, & remember thinking he was French at the time because I was wondering why he didn't get picked for England. Homeboy was from Romford!

[@swanseagunner2046]

Ray parlour was brilliant under wenger especially in CM he got some goals aswell 2 hat ricks he was in the invincible team of 2003/04 i always liked ray marc Overmars named him the Romford pele so that is saying something as overmars was class

[@joshdavo1068]

Absolutely brilliant again keep up the greatnesses👌🏻

[@mjc8281]

Just look at Ian Wright he only managed 33 caps

[@fraz6354]

That was probably the strongest era ever for England strikers.

[@User10111]

@@fraz6354 Ian wright broke through at a late age he done well to get 33 caps with the other strikers that was around

[@hulaballoo9802]

Only...

[@mjc8281]

@@hulaballoo9802 For someone that(rightly)would be regarded as one of the best strikers the country has ever produced to put it into context Adam Lallana has more caps.....

[@MrMerseyblue]

I was lucky enough to fall in love with Everton in the 80's. FA Cup final day was awesome. Also Ray Parlour was a great player as well.

[@johnsaunders2109]

I wouldn't call any Everton fan lucky! It must be a constant frustration with your history to have won nothing for over 30 years and live totally in Liverpool shadow!!! ( I'm not sneering, though a Fulham fan , an ancestor of mine helped to form Everton so I have a soft spot for them. Both me and my Chelsea supporting grandson would like to see our ancestors team win things again!)

[@gavst79]

@@johnsaunders2109 Everton won the FA cup in 1995. Thats less than 30 years ago.

[@johnsaunders2109]

@@gavst79 not much less!

[@gavst79]

@@johnsaunders2109 it still proves your statement that Everton have won "NOTHING FOR OVER 30 YEARS" is wrong.

[@johnsaunders2109]

@@gavst79 thats true . But tge point i was making is that for a side with their history , that their record since 1995 ( 26 years).is not very good!

[@kdarun1]

He was very spirited player. May not be most technically gifted but gave everything in field. Arsenal lacked such a player in their trophy less years.

[@lieutenantdan839]

He brought energy and balance, top player.

[@tfSmudge]

Romford Pele, happy memories: inc the FA cup final goal v Chelsea in Cardiff... top geeza!

[@markggg4789]

MU fan ,hated when he played against us, he was class and didn’t mind an argument, hoddle was a tit, should have just sat down and talk to him

[@barryandrews9275]

Fantastic player. Always gave maximum effort every game. Wish I could say the same about the current lot. Only thing I would say about Ray, he should’ve scored more goals for Arsenal I think. Showed very good goal scoring ability at times. 2 hat-tricks in his Arsenal career are testimony to that, but with his engine and bullet shot he should’ve been a 10 goals a season man really. You gotta love him though!

[@daysmo]

You never see ray parlour and Charlie dimmock in the same room ,hmmmmm!!

[@seamushenry3407]

Yes I think ray aged better than Charlie dimmock

[@billymcmonagle949]

Great guy, always so honest, not enough of Ray types about anymore, too many pampered nobodies, he was a top footballer, and a brilliant guy.Loved this interview so honest , no bullshit

[@derocka]

This was a brilliant series. Bring it back please!

[@herewardofliverpool1662]

I never did like Glen Hoddle as England manager his decisions cost us the game against Argentina in the world cup `98

[@78digital96]

I think you'll find what cost us was being shit at penalties....

[@developer101]

It's true there was only one live game a year, the cup final. It's unreal in today's world...

[@robertjohnredrupp2405]

Loved Ray Parlour , absolute legend 👍

[@toplad73]

Love Ray Parlour. A real top class player. He'd walk into todays England team!!

[@GRMS66]

He’s a joy to listen to is Ray Parlour. Stories are brilliant. Love the guy. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿See you at Cheltenham Ray. Don’t spill your pints! 🍺

[@raphaelrau1728]

Romford Pele! Total bs re England! Should have got many more caps. Such a versatile player and raised the level of his play when the Dutch and French posse’s came to Arsenal! Arsenal Legend!

[@trancemadmaz]

Most underrated player to play for Arsenal and the Premier League

[@iam33iamgod35]

Lol

[@rossfrance6300]

it was 6-1 lol not that its any less embarrassing

[@rossfrance6300]

it was henry who scored our goal in the 6-1 game and parlour wasnt playing anymore when the 8-2 game was played

[@rossfrance6300]

van persie and walcott got our goals in that game

[@rossfrance6300]

nonetheless we've still been embarrassed twice by your lot

[@HDsharp]

LOL, there is no triad area in Hong Kong. It was Parlour who got pissed and caused trouble because HK people don't usually bother anyone unless they've been offended.

[@mourningireland4560]

No triad-run areas in Hong Kong? Are you joking?! There are triads running things in Ireland. HK is their backyard!

[@namegoeshere6638]

This made me laugh. Triad are everywhere.

[@jamesdavies3237]

Parlour was seriously underrated. He could do it all, pass, run all day, could score, brave, basically what James Milner is now

[@winstonchurchill4561]

Ray parlour was a workhorse and a legend

[@moosey62]

When the FA Cup was the biggest day of the year. European Cup? As important as Jeux Sans Frontiers. Streets were silent in every town across the country. Didn't matter who was playing. Dad and uncles having a drink, cousins kicking a ball about outside. Probably the biggest event after Christmas. Especially when one got a colour TV! Anyway. Love Ray's stories. Great player.

[@MrMarr123456]

great guy could listen to him speaking all day

[@Doubletrouble000]

Ray parlour was an outstanding player anyone who knows football knows this

[@PRCOM]

The romford pele #legend

[@BARLEYSWORLDMANCHESTER]

I'm a City fan so have nothing to gain, but I've always liked parlour I thought he was a top player and held is own in some talented Arsenal teams. I would even say he was a pivotal member should have had more England caps. All the best Romford Pele and your contribution to football. You're very welcome.👍🏾☀️👋🏾✨🙏🏾🙂

[@banareshussain2185]

Top man Ray Parlour great bloke

[@necroodin]

Ray Parlour is absolute class

[@adrianhoughton1388]

Had a beer with him in Singapore, very easy man to like. Lots of chat and time for fans.

[@paulthomas7214]

Great interview, what a down to earth bloke...nice one

[@FretFriendGWaL]

Great great player and a thorn-in-the-side as he always seemed to score against Leeds (my team). really enjoyed this video...

[@darrenhenden9941]

Not an arsenal fan, but always liked Ray Parlour. Top player and top guy. 👍🏻

[@errcoche]

My brother got a West Ham kits as his first football strip as well. Only problem was we lived in Glasgow in the late 1960s and he was a mad Celtic fan. West Ham was the only kit they had in the tiny sports shop in the town we were on holiday in. In those days you were just chuffed to get anything at all. I guess it was just after England's WC win and there were a few good 'Ammers in the team.

[@mossie8]

There was a connection between West Ham and Celtic - I support both - I was there when Celtic played for Bobby Moore's testimonial

[@flynnterry9848]

Top man Ray parlour, great player. Everton fan.😎

[@unluckeeeee]

50 curries a month and 100 pints and he's bang in shape.

[@robertwright9292]

I met Ray parlour once...a top man and very funny. I imagine he was a popular character in the squad as well as a top player.

[@GriffosRetroGaming]

Really interesting and funny chat! Quality player 👍

[@dannygray4898]

I'm a Man Utd fan, but I always respected Ray Parlour, the Romford Pele. There are 2 certain things in life: death and England managers getting sacked.

[@Heisenmoff]

He was Arsenal's POTY, Ginola won the PFA award so i always find that headline a little misleading

[@richshackleton8104]

Ray was a Boro legend

[@TokyoJoe703]

Rich Shackleton you think so? Didn’t think he had much impact at boro?

[@_Some_Guy_]

"who else is coming?" "no these are 7 each" LOL 😆

[@5thdawg917]

I remember the 02 fa cup final when he scored against us. I remember the cup final days & the build up as a kid on BBC. I think I'm one the last generation where the FA cup meant alot to teams before Sky & other big cooperations took over. As a Chelsea fan, I was really upset back then. I knew Arsenal were powerful, but i still remember being miserable. The two goals we conceded was a banger. Seems like a long long time ago now, him & freddie Lundberg with the red hair who scored against us.

[@jamief1263]

When you think of the problems we had on the left hand side of midfield for years, ray definitely could have done a decent job there.