Ray Clemence - A Tribute to the Tottenham and Liverpool legend
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Ray Clemence was the final piece of Keith Burkinshaw's jigsaw. Signed from Liverpool in the summer of 1981, Ray's leadership and tactical nous quickly became apparent as Spurs became one of the best cup teams of the 80s.
Leader
Ray was a penalty box general and a defensive marshall. He was famed for shouting orders and advice to his defenders for 90 minutes. He plucked every cross with ease and assurance and was one of the best shot stoppers of his or indeed any generation.
International Caps
Ray won 61 caps for England but it should have been in excess of 100. Ray played his last international at the age of 33, deciding to retire from international football to manage a long standing knee injury. Yet Ray continued to excel at Tottenham for a further 5 years.
Since retirement Ray was a regular attendee at Tottenham matches and his legend and greatness will live on for all Liverpool and Tottenham fans for many a year to come.
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