Raymond Neal Clemence, MBE was an England international football goalkeeper and part of the Liverpool team of the 1970s. He is one of only 31 players to have made over 1,000 career appearances, and holds the record for the most clean sheets in the history of football.

How is Ray Clemence die?

The funeral of former Liverpool and Tottenham goalkeeper Ray Clemence took place on Wednesday. A private family service was held for the ex-England international, who died last month aged 72. Clemence had been living with advanced prostate cancer since 2005.

When did Ray Clemence get cancer?

Diagnosed with advanced disease in 2005, the former England and Liverpool goalkeeper was an active ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK and raised the profile of the disease in the world of football.

Why did Liverpool sell Ray Clemence?

Speaking in 2014 Clemence revealed why he left the club following a third European Cup triumph. He said: “It was the right thing for me at the right time and I don't regret it. “I love Liverpool, I still go back there now but Tottenham was the right club for me at the right time and I had a fantastic time there.

How long did Ray Clemence have prostate cancer?

Clemence died on 15 November 2020, after 15 years with prostate cancer.

Goalkeeping Legend Ray Clemence Dies After A Long Illness

Did Ray Clemence live in Corby?

Personal life and death

He died in Corby, Northamptonshire, on 15 November 2020.

Did Ray Clemence score a goal?

His final goal for The Pilgrims came in the 1929/30 season when he struck the winner in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Torquay. Ray Clemence once scored for Tottenham in a friendly against a Guernsey FA XI in 1985. ... He scored the winning goal in a 3-2 victory at Port Vale.

What goal keeper died?

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alan Miller has died at the age of 51. Miller also represented Middlesbrough, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion in a 15-year career, as well as picking up four caps for the England Under-21 side.

What was Ray Clemence suffering from?

It says much about the outstanding ability of Ray Clemence, who has died aged 72 after suffering from prostate cancer, that he was able to amass 61 caps for England during an era in which he was vying for his place against Gordon Banks and Peter Shilton, the two best England goalkeepers of all time.

How many games did Ray Clemence play for Liverpool?

Clemence played 336 games without missing a single match from 9 September 1972 until 4 March 1978. Only two players have made more first-team appearances for the club; Ian Callaghan and Jamie Carragher. In Clemence's distinguished career at Liverpool, he kept 323 clean sheets in 665 appearances.

Why has Alan Miller died?

Miller suffered a heart attack and died on June 3 with his passing prompting a flurry of tributes from Baggies supporters as well as his former team mates. Miller enjoyed two loan spells at The Hawthorns before joining the club permanently from Arsenal in 1997.

What has happened to Alan Miller?

The family of the former West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Alan Miller has thanked fans for giving them "great strength" following his death. The 51-year-old passed away suddenly on 3 June due to a heart attack.

Has any Liverpool goalkeeper scored a goal?

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker's epic Liverpool header and more unusual goals! ... Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored an incredible goal in the 95th minute, leading the side to claim a significant victory in their quest to achieve a Premier League top-four finish.

Has any goalkeeper scored a header?

Alisson does become the first goalkeeper to score a header since the Premier League's inception in 1992, however. This is also somewhat of a surprise, considering it is not that uncommon to see them getting into the box for late corners and they are often the tallest players on the pitch.

How long was Ray Clemence at Liverpool?

Liverpool Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Reds legend Ray Clemence, aged 72. The former goalkeeper, rated by many as the greatest ever to represent Liverpool between the posts, won practically everything – often multiple times – across his 13 years and 665 appearances in the first team.

Where did Ray Clemence attend school?

Spending his formative years in Skegness where each summer he worked as a deckchair attendant, Raymond Neal Clemence was educated at Lumley Secondary Modern School. Excelling at mathematics, he had early aspirations to become an accountant.

What footballer died recently 2020 UK?

Jimmy Greaves: England, Tottenham and Chelsea footballing great dies aged 81.

What 1966 Footballer died?

Roger Hunt, England World Cup winner and Liverpool's record league goalscorer, has died.