Ray Wilkins Grave - Famous Graves

[@johnredpath]

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

[@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 🙏🏼

[@rjb10101]

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

[@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.

[@tonybowie1283]

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

[@50sRockChick]

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

[@Gary.1872]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnmorrison1680]

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

[@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 👍🙌👍💯🏐🏐🏆🏆⚽️⚽️⚽️

[@JOHNNYCRAIG]

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

[@briggaskin]

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

[@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!!! 👼🙏

[@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.

[@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

[@garryturner440]

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

[@andyblogger1]

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

[@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!

[@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.❤

[@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.

[@bigteno4597]

True gentleman and a fantastic player and human being.

[@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.

[@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

[@nareiko]

Thanks for the tour of Randall's Park, my sister is buried there, I hope to visit again. RIP Ray, you were a classy player

[@gnome1882]

A lovely tribute to a great player and all-round good guy!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@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.

[@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.

[@greigallan5845]

Ray was an absolute gentleman. A truly nice guy. A fantastic role-model for any footballer. 💙⚽

[@Moby4890]

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

[@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.

[@joefitz7972]

A lovely respectful tribute to a great player... thank you!

[@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.

[@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.

[@bmitchell928]

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

[@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 🙏

[@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

[@backpackingireland8624]

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

[@gordongrant894]

Thank you Paul. A fine tribute to great player and top human being RIP Ray .

[@scottkent8054]

God bless you ray what a tune legend love by all Manchester United fans and that great goal in the 83 cup final wow and I was honoured to watch you play and had so much respect for you a proper Gentleman who you could listen to such a lovely man and we all miss you ray God bless you and we never forget you 🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@kjellesperas5132]

Deepest respeckt to a great player. Fantastic teamplayer. Love from Leeds United supporter NORWAY 🇧🇻🇬🇧

[@marypaterson3642]

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

[@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. ❤

[@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 💚🤍⚽️

[@ayutthayatrojan]

RIP RW -- a wonderful player & human that left us far too early!¡!

[@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 👍

[@AlanM20244]

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

[@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 🙏🏻

[@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.

[@johngarrett7861]

Loved listening to Ray on Talk Sport very knowledgeable person and always came across as a great bloke, RIP Ray.

[@bluenose8442]

Nice tribute. He always came across so well.

[@UnusualThings1]

Thank you very much!

[@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.

[@williambulloch3219]

Ray Wilkins a great player! England international and what a terrific and World Class player for the one and only famous Glasgow Rangers! Gone but never ever forgotten a true Gentleman! ❤🧡💙😀👍🙋‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🥳🥳

[@russelllayton3980]

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

[@bradlane5058]

Thanks Paul another great episode never saw Ray live. But a great player as you said taken way to soon

[@louisep4805]

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

[@tayeebhussain5014]

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

[@dangiambrone7350]

Ray always came across as a really decent chap, humble, ego free; so likeable. He was also very passionate and knowledgeable about the game. I particularly enjoyed his punditry during Channel 4's coverage of Italian football and his appreciation of the great technical players. In his own parlance he was, 'my word, terrific, tremendous, smashing... an exceptional man'.

[@lg_believe333]

Until I watched your video I had no idea Ray Wilkins died, and Glen Hoddle had a heart attack. Life is fleeting, but when we face up to reality of living, accepting the painful losses, losing love ones and close friends, throughout the years, and that fateful moment, when we face our own mortality, looking death in the eye, it’s like a bitter pill to swallow, but something we all have to accept, no matter how much we try running away from the inevitable. Happiness and sadness go hand in hand, like sunrise and sunset, in a constant state of flux. RIP Ray Wilkins.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Well written, incisive and reflective comment.

[@ericka8440]

Only watch England play. Remember him so well. Great player. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

What a footballer. I'd always liked him, he seemed a very nice person. I'd like to visit & pay my respects.

[@paulrowland2931]

Nice tribute Paul, Gone too soon 💙RIP Ray Wilkins Classy on and off the Pitch 🙏⭐️

[@christopherdale7017]

I remember watching him play for Man uni,AC Milan and England between 1984-1986 RIP Ray Wilkins

[@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 🙏🇬🇧

[@33stevelinda]

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

[@william893]

Great guy and player seen Ray play for Glasgow rangers he was a true gentleman he would chat to fans rest in peace Ray thank you for the memories at ibrox

[@annettewalker3309]

Myself and my friend used to love Ray Wilkins He was so good looking and when came to Woking to play a celebrity footie match we went over to say hello and got a hug each Thank you for another lovely frosty video Paul love and respect given as always c

[@janetcopestake2705]

Another great video even though I'm not a football fan certain names stay with you. To see he passed at such a young age is very sad. What a legend 👏 🙌

[@trevorbrown6654]

I saw him play at the end of his career for QPR against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. He was way past his best by then but he still got a huge round of applause from the Chelsea fans despite having left them 15 years earlier. Such a talented player who deserved more silverware in England than he got. I also didn't realise he was an MBE either. Sad also to see him alongside Gianluca Vialli in that picture, another exciting, intelligent player who left us way too early.

[@markdigby6690]

What a lovely tribute to Ray. Thanx Paul.

[@garyewins2858]

My football hero(QPR fan) came to us at 33 and ran the show for the next 5 years...pure class..never forgotten..R.I.P. The pirlo of loftus Road....

[@ean-r]

Ray was a fantastical player Paul. He could make the ball talk, if he had to. HaHaHa!!!!. His special skills included, making the ball bend when struck, he could put incredible spin on the ball. Whilst he didn't score a great deal of goals, he made many for his teammates. Take care Paul, thanks for your great descriptive videos.🌟

[@cornwall9]

Top fella Ray was. Thanks for the vid as usual Paul . Great work.

[@Bushwacker-mb6hw]

Met him at Millwall in 2005 absolute gentleman and so humble and watch him many times absolutely brilliant player

[@Carlo.ABA1983]

Thank you from AC Milan supporters❤️🖤 rip Ray🙏

[@colinphippen]

Thank you Paul for this lovely respectful video remembering one of the best players from the 70s and 80s.

[@UnusualThings1]

Very welcome

[@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

[@wendyfletcher4458]

Hi Paul 👋 looking forward to watching you then. Greetings from Peterborough my friend 🥰 stay safe out there X 🪦🪦

[@UnusualThings1]

Thanks 👍

[@william893]

Paul .. Ray was such a gentleman I had the pleasure meeting Ray after a few games at ibrox Ray would chat to fans he would not walk past RAY wanted to chat a true true gentleman rest in peace Ray amen

[@TheIkaraCult]

Ray was my football dad, he was so relatable as a person. Just a nice man who happened to be amazing at football. I was so sad when i heard he died, it was so unexpected. He leaves an amazing legacy.

[@bctvadifferentvideographerwith]

Hi there Paul, thanks for doing Ray Wilkins look, he was an absolute legend with a football like Kevin Keegan, you don’t see that standard of ball playing anymore, I watched Manchester United semi regular if they had a game in the south west area of England, I think this one meant a lot to you as you wiped away that tear, love what you do, because it’s different, thanks Paul Bridgette aka BCTV a different videographer with opinions

[@stevestone07]

What i love about this channel is that the subject matter is so diverse... right across the board...it makes me at peace when i watch each video! thanks for that mate from sunny Australia xx

[@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. ❤

[@captainpugwash2317]

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

[@UnusualThings1]

Thanks 🙏

[@jamescunningham1973]

Beautiful memorial to a great Player and lovely man,i saw the photo of him with Gianluca Vialli,together again on Gods green pitch,Thanks Paul

[@rodneybrook9555]

How deeply moving and sad , I'm a loyal England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 fan I really loved him , what a great man he had time for everyone he ever met , in my eyes he was one of them special person's, that was a real gift to this country , he was taken far too young rest in eternal peace forever ray ( butch ) Wilkins you was a legend of the England Team and the world of the beautiful Game Sleep now you we'll be remembered forever ❤️🙏🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😔😔 Thank you Paul your dear friend always Rod x only the good die young 😭🙏💔

[@ChelseaaaaNo1]

I actually met Ray at Fratton Park in 2008 when he was part of the staff at Chelsea FC. Absolute gentleman and was great to have a photo with him. Chelsea legend 💙

[@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.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ianbennett1491]

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

[@pamelahall1495]

Hi Paul,I Remember Ray so well …I followed football from the 70s and regularly went to matches …I am not a Chelsea fan ,but my sister is .I’m a Newcastle fan , he was a great player ,Such a loss …Thankyou Paul for another great video.Beautiful memorial for a lovely man .Bless you X

[@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.

[@jimmydebeau3237]

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

[@trickyuk386]

Quality player!! Quality human being!! very much missed in the world of football .. RIP

[@alancassell566]

Butch Wilkins 1983.. OT.. fa cup v everton 6th Rd.. What a ball... Macari.. Stapleton.. Fairy - tale goal

[@_Niteah]

Before my time again, only remember him as assistants managers, but when he died the love the football world gave him ❤️❤️showed how lovely he was. Thanks Paul do like the ex sports people you do 🤟

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Evening Paul, respectful as always. Ray always seemed one of those nice guys of football, today's players should watch and learn, lovely memorial and Christmas tree.

[@TheTazz21]

awesome video Paul one of my favourite players in the 70's & 80's

[@allymac1314]

Watched Butch Wilkins play for Rangers on many occasions. A genius with the ball.

[@ellenlyons4090]

Loved him he gave many years of service to Chelsea and I was saddened when he went to United. A great player for club and country a true gentlemen and Englishman. RIP Ray gone but never forgotten.