Ray Wilkins Grave - Famous Graves

Todays famous Grave, I go to pay my respects to former England International Footballer Ray Wilkins.
Raymond Colin Wilkins, MBE (14 September 1956 - 4 April 2018) was an English football player and coach. Born into a footballing family with his father and three brothers involved in the game, Wilkins played as a midfielder.
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[@rjb10101]

Forest fan here... Absolute respect for this man. I saw him in the 80's for both ManU, Qpr and england. Class act

[@50sRockChick]

From an era when football was good. Lovely memorial for him. Thank you Paul.

[@johnmorrison1680]

I watched Ray Wilkins during his 2 wonderful years in Glasgow with Rangers. Top class footballer and a gentleman, sadly missed.

[@martin7955]

I'm irish my brother and friend meet Ray at villa match they were at ,they asked him for his autograph I remember my brother saying how unreal and nice he was I always loved Ray ,rest in peace Ray, gone too soon.

[@bigteno4597]

True gentleman and a fantastic player and human being.

[@marypaterson3642]

I was working as a security steward at Ibrox Stadium when Ray played for us 💙

[@bluenose8442]

Nice tribute. He always came across so well.

[@UnusualThings1]

Thank you very much!

[@frank290862]

Nice one Paul. Ray was a class act both as a player and as a person. Such a shame football has become so expensive.

[@petercawthorn3903]

Great footballer, great guy and, as you say, really insightful and intelligent co commentar and pundit in his later years. Beautiful, atmospheric spot his final resting place aided by the wintry scene. Fantastic video Paul. Well done.

[@Moby4890]

Fantastic Footballer, even better person. Chelsea legend. Massive loss to football and the world. RIP Ray Wilkins 💙

[@melaniemason4049]

Your a Portsmouth supporter Paul... Not bad😄I, m a wolves supporter 👍although also used to watch ray Wilkins fantastic footballer r. I. p ray 😢sadly gone never forgotten

[@rickyb5499]

I watched Ray play for Rangers and for Hibernian a few times during the season he played in Edinburgh. I also saw him play in the 1985 Rous Cup match for England at Hampden against Scotland, which included some other quality English players: Robson and Hoddle. Not only a gifted player, a total gentleman and humanitarian. Respectful Paul 👍 RIP Ray 🙏🇬🇧

[@johnredpath]

Saw butch playing in Glasgow for rangers... What a wonderful footballer and human being he was. R. I. P Ray.

[@MarcM2024]

Loved Ray doing football italia in the 90s with the late great Peter Brackley on Channel 4

[@robertthomson4013]

He is quoted in saying he wished he had sighned for Glasgow rangers sooner in his career as his time at rangers was a eye opener as to how massive Glasgow rangers are ,,, never forget the volley he scored v Celtic in the rangers 5 Celtic 1 game , thanks for the memories ray , forever a Ranger 🇬🇧

[@jenmlinfield4308]

ONCE A RANGER ALWAYS A RANGER.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@hudsonrilke]

Great tribute you made at the end. What a footballer he was. I remember seeing him play at Harrogate for Man U. Wet miserable evening, more sand than grass on the pitch and he didn’t stop running. He was coming back from injury and while out lost Man U and England captaincy to Bryan Robson. Saw him again at Ibrox and the display of skill and passing was tremendous. Seems to have been a great bloke too.

[@tonykelly1679]

I was lucky to meet and see ray out and about in west London a few times, Always respectful and pure gent. RIP RAY 🙏🏻

[@33stevelinda]

Ray Wilkins what a legend i didn't expect seeing this tonight cheers paul

[@malcolmtrueman2742]

Brilliant as always Paul. I'm a Derby fan and would have loved him in my team. A great player and top man. Thankyou Paul 👍

[@backpackingireland8624]

Yip a gentleman. Gave everything to football. Always came across so down to earth. Great player too , tidy 🇮🇪👌

[@louisep4805]

So handsome and such a terrific player. RIP Ray. Thank you for sharing Paul and Happy New Year.

[@timwattison4419]

Happy New Year Paul. I'm 59 and it brings home the reality of life hearing that Ray was only 61. Keep up the good work buddy.👍

[@timwattison4419]

@Rob thanks Rob. I'm OK but have other issues ( Mental ) to deal with in my life after being with a Narcissist for 4 years. ❤

[@CFCalways]

Top man was Ray Wilkins , he was Chelsea through and through and adored at the Blues , RIP Butch .

[@ianbennett1491]

Class player. Saw him play on several occasions. RIP Ray. LUFC. MOT.

[@peteriversfanclub]

Saw Ray play for Palace in a pre season ......pure gentleman!

[@russelllayton3980]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ray at Foxhills golf course what gentlemen and lovely man RIP

[@Blacknight1812]

he has a lovely resting place, I remember a game from the 1986 World Cup in Mexico where he lost a stone a weight during the match. he was always one of the more interesting players to be interviewed and he loved to use the word super a lot. RIP Ray.

[@captainpugwash2317]

Great stream as always. What a lovely cemetery!! Ray Wilkins was a amazing player!! 👍👍👍

[@UnusualThings1]

Thanks 🙏

[@robmccutcheon1930]

Your right ray was a tremendous player very clever knowledge was tops a nice video and you have a nice way doing these vids with lots of humility Regards rob in Scunthorpe.....

[@rossdunning7018]

I was there when he made his debut for Chelsea. Came on as a sub, chested the ball down and vollied a 40 yd pass. Me and my mate turned to each other and smiled.

[@sandykenuk]

Saw him play many times, and when I think back now, he was ahead of his time, by the way he played. Left us far too young. Play up pompy.

[@tacticaltouchgrassrootssoc1548]

Had a pleasure of meeting him on my A license. A perfect gentleman.

[@Thanks_for_posting.]

Thanks for posting

[@davieandpambeveridge3040]

Does anyone notice the Green Orb at the bottom of the screen at 2 minutes 6 seconds? What a class guy Ray was as a man and as a player.

[@deborahparker1496]

Yes, more orbs later on and one on Paul’s chest at the end of the video.

[@chrisbatstone9742]

Paul are u football ⚽ fan I've loved it all my life as little kid since early 70s my grandad was big Stanley Matthews fan he got me interested init I'm big Brazil fan to was sad 😭😭 when heard about Pele passing away I rember in 7os watching his later football career on telly black white we had at home then was mesmerized by his playing have nice day to

[@UnusualThings1]

I am a fan, and go when I can. I’m not a nut about it though. 😄

[@jonowhitney5515]

I saw him at a Chelsea evening event when he was helping some translating for Carlo Ancelotti ..an awesome evening with ray and Carlo… very sad loss.

[@jimmydebeau3237]

Thanks for this....Ray was such a lovely human being,

[@joyharding3180]

How amazing was he and his family have done him proud with a beautiful grave and well looked after too Bless him thanks Ray xx

[@123mememe7]

Not a Chelsea fan, but remember watching him play @ Highfield Road class player maybe ahead of his time looking forward to this Paul

[@matthewmedley8532]

Remember his goal against Brighton in the cup final. Marvellous finish.

[@cobwebscobwebs7916]

Brilliant video Paul

[@joeweston3252]

my cousin is a big chelsea fan since she was about 6 years old great footballer and coach, 61 was far to young to go lost my eldest brother at 61 last year to crisp and cold there nice memorial to ray.

[@richardcharman6668]

Thanks Paul despite not being a football fan I found this interesting great video Thankyou 👍

[@hi-tech55]

Such a good player and very personable as well. So young.

[@David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns]

Hi Paul hope your ok mate. Looking forward to this thanks.

[@UnusualThings1]

All good, and cool 👌

[@David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns]

@@UnusualThings1 brilliant glad all is good mate. 👍

[@dazronch5450]

Great man and player taken far to young I remember him at Manchester United great memories .

[@davidclixby5840]

A great football man. As a Man Utd fan I seen him play for us a lot.

[@lawsonrichards2584]

Top player & Top bloke, saw Ray play good few times. RiP from a bluebird

[@tonyallen9213]

Watched him once for QPR against Oldham in '91

[@1-0totheOrient]

Ray engaged us match officials in conversation in the changing rooms at QPR’s training ground (we were there for a youth team game). He asked about Euro ‘96 which was happening at the time. He very affable and genuine. RIP COY⭕️S

[@adamtaylor9829]

Ray was a brilliant footballer

[@wombal177jim]

taken far to soon, super slick player used to watch him from the Stretford end Great times RIP Ray

[@highbury1972]

A fantastic player in his time. A very good pundit too, he was very articulate and spoke very well. His Brother Dean lives in Brighton. I remember a classic clip of Ray on Fantasy Football screaming at the ball boy… gives that fucking ball!! Hilarious!! RIP Ray. ✝️

[@steveoz1243]

First time I've committed, Like you I'm a Pompey fan, Was born in Stamshaw, Now live just outside in Havant, Loved all of your videos I've seen so far, Like you I never got to see Ray play, But I saw Bobby Moore and George Best play at Fratton Park back in the 70s. Thanks for the videos mush.

[@UnusualThings1]

Rock on!

[@John01GM40]

once more a great video tribute. Also once more we seem to be on the same wavelength as I was thinking exactly the same re heart attack and yet a life in sport and "fitness". Whilst statistics may show that lifespans are influenced by drink, drugs and exercise, there are always anomalies.

[@matthewfarmer6830]

Hi Paul it looks like he played soccer ⚽ in the 1980s a super star. Thanks for sharing. I not into soccer. I like baseball, basketball, and hockey 🏒 have a super Sunday.😎📸

[@johnoconnor6962]

Interesting, I did watch "Butch" when he was at Chelsea. Also liked your point about his diplomacy which is warranted, although ironically he gained the distinction of being the first England player ever to be sent off in a World Cup. Was sad to hear when he died too early, and I think in the same week as that other great sportsman Eric Bristow. Would be keen to see a Famous Graves on Peter Osgood who I believe managed die while attending his uncle's funeral.

[@jahmanriddims7626]

💙Chelsea Legend💙

[@thomasoloughlin9075]

A lot of footballers could take a leaf out of Ray Wilkins book, gone too soon,great video.

[@MrBngwatson]

Very good player!

[@albacan]

Ray played 16 times for Hibs, my team

[@jamessargent4126]

As big big Celtic fan great player and always promoted the Scottish game in his interviews 10/10

[@shauncarter7140]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@christinemcdonald2158]

Hi Paul I'm sure he would have played against Pompeii in one of the teams he played for whilst in preler league he was a wonderful player legend he will be sadly missed by Chelsea and all Chelsea fans xx

[@christinemcdonald2158]

Premier league he was amazing player and will always be a Chelsea legend xxx

[@davidhodgkins193]

Wonderful video Paul as always. Have you thought about hooking up with grimmlife collective when they visit the UK would love to see a colab

[@UnusualThings1]

Would love to, not sure he knows who I am 😂🤣

[@theagunton3811]

Didn't know he had died. God rest his soul x

[@shazhadakarem458]

Good morning dear brother in here in Saudia 9 99 early in the morning

[@UnusualThings1]

Morning 🙏

[@kevingreenhill9166]

Sorry, which cemetery are you in a I want to visit as a fan. Can you also provide the address? Thanks.

[@UnusualThings1]

Randalls Park Crematorium KT22 0AG

[@kerstinkraemer9744]

@unusualthings have looked for the grave of pete Best?

[@UnusualThings1]

No, not yet

[@robert789]

A great player lost to soon

[@davidthomson7391]

You must mention the night 🌙 he signed for the gers ,a wet Friday night in Glasgow x

[@paulmorris1738]

Loved the man, the day he died an ex squaddie who was homeless tells everyone how Ray saved his life, its on you tube, when I heard it that day it may me cry. Paul Bristol City Supporter 51 years old. RIP Ray hope Gianluca has met up with you.

[@weeblue4182]

Yeah Paul, I heard that interview as well and I,m not ashamed to say the tears were streaming down my face.

[@bamboo782]

As a Chelsea fan use to see him a lot around the ground very very nice guy to talk to.Much missed. Thanks paul for this.

[@UnusualThings1]

Very welcome

[@jameswillis1763]

@@UnusualThings1 This year, we'd like to see Michael Bentine (1922-1996)'s grave. Thanks in advance mate.

[@arfamccann5824]

Many, many years ago, I stopped to let Ray cross the road in Wimbledon High St. I shouted a “Hello Ray” out of the window, he smiled and gave me a thumbs up. I’m not a football fan, but it was nice to know that someone of his stature actually took the time to be nice and polite, and friendly. Many stars don’t. Thanks Ray. RIP 🙏🏼

[@JOHNNYCRAIG]

Had the pleasure of watching him at Ibrox … yes He played with GLASGOW RANGERS too Rip Butch 🙏🏼

[@Gary.1872]

Had the pleasure of watching this legend play for Glasgow Rangers sadly missed RIP RAY 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@hancecrawford]

Hi I remember school teacher who took us for art would talk of her Brother called Ray at that time I'm going back 56 years ago the lady was known as Miss Wilkins shr taught Art in Ballynahinch Secondary school then today it is known as Ballynahinch High School in Northern Ireland

[@andyblogger1]

As a former Rangers season ticket holder, I have fond memories of his footballing prowess. RIP!

[@tonybowie1283]

I remember meeting Ray once whilst he was at QPR, such a lovely down to earth man, a real pleasure to talk to

[@ytgibbo]

I was Ray’s postman for a while in the mid 2000’s in Cobham. I support Arsenal, no fan of Chelsea, which he knew, but we always enjoyed a laugh and chat. Nice guy.

[@graemehamilton8654]

Hi Paul I just watched your video of ray Wilkins , I'm disappointed that you never mentioned his career at Glasgow rangers, because that Man was a legend at Glasgow rangers and always will be

[@UnusualThings1]

Hi Graeme, yeh I literally lost my last page of notes that day which had his rangers info on, so sadly I didn’t have it at hand to mention it.

[@garryturner440]

At Glasgow rangers he was a superb player, but more importantly an absolute gentleman !!!

[@andrewcoats911]

Would’ve liked to hear you speak about his career at Glasgow Rangers, especially as he was, and still is, held in high regard as a Rangers player.

[@seltaeb9691]

He wasn't that long there as he fell out with Souness as a few did, Chris Woods Terry Butcher..

[@hididdleydee6804]

@@seltaeb9691 he was there long enough to be remembered fondly by us bluenoses , ray also said it was one of his happiest times in football , he was loved up here and will always be remembered . Rip Ray 💙💙💙

[@chickwood3883]

Introduced into rangers Hall of fame , for his 2 seasons he was a fav to the fans and his last season was the first of our 9 in a row league titles 💙

[@davidthomson7391]

Ray and Di matteo would be legends in Glasgow, London and Milan. 5 moves ahead of anyone. Only one blimp, world 🌎 Cup sending off. The man just new.

[@ianhotchkiss7711]

Ray Wilkins was pure class.Off the field as well as on. Only spent 2 seasons at Ibrox but what an impact he made. Forever remembered for his 25 yard screamer against Cèltic

[@johnfigueira8778]

There is where my mother, father and brother are buried. Also buried there is the friend of John Lennon's son - Lucy - the inspiration for "Lucy in the sky of diamonds" and also the girl who named the planet "pluto", also the basis for the Disney character - "Pluto". Another great video Paul, thank you!

[@briggaskin]

Ray Wilkins was a class act. Great player and as a Manchester united fan I'm proud he played for us. Proper gentleman.

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

Ray Wilkins played for some massive clubs and his talent is obvious, but it's his character which made him stand out. He was a gentleman. Despite his heart belonging to Chelsea he always spoke so well about his time with Manchester United, Rangers and other clubs. A great player, but an even better bloke. RIP Ray. GGMU. WATP.

[@colinclark8379]

Ray Wilkins played 17 games for Hibs at end of his career, he had a big impact on the young players, a true Legend ⚽️👍🙌

[@MrSilkykev]

Spot on mate ggtth.

[@colinclark8379]

@@MrSilkykev 💚🤍⚽️

[@geoffpoole483]

I can remember him playing for Chelsea and Manchester United. Younger viewers will be surprised to learn Chelsea were once relegated. Listening to your tribute, Ray Wilkins comes across as a thinking footballer, a bit like Glen Hoddle. His resting place is lovely and that's the least he deserves.

[@martinsummers7347]

A great player & a true gent. Sadly missed. An excellent pundit too. From a Spurs fan. RIP Ray.

[@charlottespurway912]

Am a England fan and a lovely memorial plaque and a Xmas tree too!!! Rest in peace Ray wilkins!!! 👼🙏

[@jasonphelps1680]

Thanks for that, it brought a tear to my eye. When I was a kid Butch was my hero playing for Chelsea in the old second division, he oozed class on the pitch, however it was surpassed by his class as a true gentleman. I like to think that he is reunited in heaven with his great friend and fellow gentleman Gianluca.❤

[@annemccrystal5384]

Thanks paul I'm a big man United fan love this team but I do remember ray always a very gentle soft person always so nice wen he appeared on any interview so young taken rip ray 👍🙌👍💯🏐🏐🏆🏆⚽️⚽️⚽️

[@dgreensuperhoops]

As a QPR season ticket holder of a ridiculous number of years I clearly remember Ray playing for us and also his time as our manager. After he died there was a big memorial outside Loftus Road with flowers, scarves and flags. RIP

[@colingoode3702]

This hits home because Ray was born the same year as me. He achieved a lot in the years he had & was a true gentleman on & off the pitch. RIP Ray.

[@chelseagraves9247]

What a fantastic video Paul, thank you for confirming Ray's final resting place. We have updated his FindaGrave and added a link to this video on our Memorial Map entry for him.

[@UnusualThings1]

Thank you, appreciate that 🙏

[@kochstevens3210]

I remember Ray Wilkins..RIP.. but fasting/early nights/walking/good sleep/vitamins/avoid greezy & sweet foods & sharing love with ya fam? should get ya ta 90 plus.. the rest is clever marketing..

[@bmitchell928]

I am a Celtic fan ,he was brilliant when I saw him against us ,lots of respect ray taken too soon

[@bigmicky71]

I remember watch Ray play for QPR against Spurs and as he came to take a corner us Spurs fans gave him loads of abuse ( football banter) and he just laughed and waved at us. We appreciated his spirit and just gave him a massive cheer and clap. A great man and great character

[@seltaeb9691]

He had a awful game at Man U. Everything went sideways & he didn't play like that in his Chelsea days. He was so boring to watch at Man U. The Crab.

[@markpitts8936]

Was my idol as a teenager taking over from Ossie and Charlie Cook. Was so upset when he left for Man Utd. Used to see him round the ground too, most of the players were local to the club then. Always had a smile. Great tribute Paul. Sorely missed, probably having a glass of wine with Luca now.

[@tayeebhussain5014]

Ray Wilkins lived down the road from me many moons ago.

[@gilltagg3352]

I’m not a football fan and had no idea who he is. However what an interesting life he led and still taken young. Thank you again for another interesting video. ❤