Ray Clemence: Football world, including Liverpool, Tottenham and Kenny Dalglish, pays tribute to ‘true legend’

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The football world is mourning the loss of another icon, with Ray Clemence passing away aged 72.

Clemence, who’s best known for his time at Liverpool, Tottenham and with the England national team, is viewed as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation.

Ray Clemence has died aged 72

A five-time league champion and three-time European Cup winner, Clemence was an unmovable object between the sticks at the height of the Reds’ dominance at home and abroad.

He was one of the finest ‘keepers of his generation and won 61 caps for England, while he also tasted FA Cup and UEFA Cup success with Tottenham.

Clemence was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005 and had played a big role in raising awareness of the impact the disease can have.

Tributes have unsurprisingly been pouring in and below you can see some of the most heartwarming ones posted on social media, including from Kenny Dalglish and former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

RIP Ray Clemence
An @LFC giant who was also a giant of a man. #YNWA pic.twitter.com/ab5KNx3kua

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 15, 2020

I'm deeply saddened to hear the passing of Ray Clemence

Clem was my coach with @england for more than a decade. A lovely man with a wicked left foot, I had a poster of him on my bedroom wall as a kid

Raymond Neal Clemence: August 5th 1948 – November 15th 2020#YNWA

RIP pic.twitter.com/AuizyTywTL

— David James (@jamosfoundation) November 15, 2020

RIP Ray Clemence

A truly top goalkeeper and a lovely gentleman

— Neville Southall (@NevilleSouthall) November 15, 2020

So sorry to hear of the passing of Ray Clemence my eyes and ears as a team mate,and oh what a keeper,love to Vee and all the family YNWA

— Phil Thompson (@Phil_Thompson4) November 15, 2020

We’re deeply saddened by the passing of one of the greatest-ever goalkeepers, Ray Clemence.

The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Ray’s family and many friends.

Rest in peace, Ray Clemence 1948-2020.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 15, 2020

We are deeply saddened to report the passing of legendary former goalkeeper Ray Clemence.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Ray's family and many friends throughout the game at this sad time.

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 15, 2020

Today we have lost a true legend. Clem was a fantastic teammate and great to be around. I will never forget how he helped me to settle in at Anfield. Our thoughts are with the Clemence family. RIP Clem pic.twitter.com/3eW3AtgAI7

— Sir Kenny Dalglish () (@kennethdalglish) November 15, 2020

RIP Ray Clemence, we have lost a true legend! It was an honour to know you and to get the chance to play with you! My thoughts and prayers are with your family

— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) November 15, 2020

Just heard the sad news that the best Goalkeeper I played with and my friend Ray Clemence has passed away, he was such a big influence on my career, I love and thank you RIP Clem xxxxxxxxxx

— Neil Ruddock (@RealRazor) November 15, 2020

Such sad news. Ray Clemence, great goalkeeper and wonderful human being. Such an example to all those facing life threatening illness. Thank you Ray for your friendship. Our love to the family. https://t.co/bk2JrRQzC5

— Bob Wilson (@BobWilsonBWSC) November 15, 2020

I’m absolutely devastated to be told of the sad news that @RayClem1 has just passed away we were rivals but good friends Ray was a brilliant goalkeeper with a terrific sense of humour I will miss him a great deal as we’ve kept friends long after retiring RIP my friend pic.twitter.com/KwpCbtrErC

— Peter Shilton (@Peter_Shilton) November 15, 2020

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