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Post by hardingegas on Nov 3, 2016 17:12:41 GMT
I can remember a great free-kick routine where all the big men would line up on one side of the penalty area but whoever took the kick would chip it to the opposite side where Ray Mabbutt would (at 5ft 6) outjump his marker and plant it past the keeper. Happy days.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 17:33:17 GMT
RIP Ray,condolences to his family and friends.
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Post by bluegas on Nov 3, 2016 17:54:33 GMT
RIP Ray. Never saw you play I'm afraid but a Rovers legend. Condolences to his family.
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Post by Newton Abbot Gas on Nov 3, 2016 18:00:38 GMT
R.I.P Ray what a great player in those unforgettable Eastville days.....a very sad day .
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 19:01:55 GMT
R.I.P Ray. One of my early Rovers heroes. Very versatile midfielder who could slot in anywhere.
Played in attack at one stage and scored a hat-trick, away at Northampton in a 5-4 win if I remember correctly.
Had the pleasure of meeting him and shaking his hand a few years ago. As others have said, a true gentleman.
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Post by Russgas on Nov 3, 2016 19:36:33 GMT
R I P Ray. A true Rovers legend. Thoughts are with all his friends and family. UTG.
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Post by justin blue on Nov 3, 2016 19:44:45 GMT
Very sad news. I had hoped it was a mistake when the news broke yesterday. I remember Ray playing towards the end of his career and his remarkable hat-trick at Northampton Town. A true Rovers stalwart who would always leave everything on the field.
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Post by Newton Abbot Gas on Nov 3, 2016 19:49:37 GMT
R.I.P Ray. One of my early Rovers heroes. Very versatile midfielder who could slot in anywhere. Played in attack at one stage and scored a hat-trick, away at Northampton in a 5-4 win if I remember correctly. Had the pleasure of meeting him and shaking his hand a few years ago. As others have said, a true gentleman. I remember that away win back in the day........so many fond memories never forgotten. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 20:21:16 GMT
Met him at the Geoff Bradford book signing a few years ago along with several of the late Geoffs team mates. Had a quick chat with him when he signed my copy.
As has been said by many posters a great fans favourite and Mr Dependable, probably our most consistent player for many years and for a small man possessed an outstanding long throw in. Without doubt a Gas Legend!
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Post by dragonfly on Nov 3, 2016 21:47:33 GMT
Ray Mabbutt timed his tackling to perfection and could out jump almost anyone, very reliable and could play most positions including Goalkeeper.
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Post by pirate49 on Nov 3, 2016 22:18:48 GMT
Sad news. R.I.P.
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Post by miamigas on Nov 3, 2016 23:04:28 GMT
Rovers legend. RIP. Condolences to all the Mabbutt family. UTG!
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Post by althepirate on Nov 3, 2016 23:13:04 GMT
I can remember a great free-kick routine where all the big men would line up on one side of the penalty area but whoever took the kick would chip it to the opposite side where Ray Mabbutt would (at 5ft 6) outjump his marker and plant it past the keeper. Happy days. I always remember that working perfectly against Coventry away the day after President Kennedy was assassinated. Ray was a perfect professional and a shining example to Gary and Kevin. R I P Ray my condolences to family and friends. |
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Post by stevek192 on Nov 4, 2016 10:55:33 GMT
RIP to a true Legend- was in the first Rovers team I watched and quite a few of them are in Gas heaven now. You are up there with some really great ones and can really hold your own. Condolences to all your family and friends.
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Post by brightonpirate on Nov 4, 2016 15:09:36 GMT
My dad's favourite player, and one of my first Rovers memories. That team: Hall, Hillard, Jones G, Oldfield, Davis, Mabbutt, Jarman, Brown, Biggs, Hamilton, Jones R. I think that's right. Ray was so good, if he was playing now I reckon he'd be playing in the premier league (loyalty to the Rovers notwithstanding). RIP Ray Mabbutt
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Post by harrietshamgas on Nov 4, 2016 20:06:00 GMT
My dad's favourite player, and one of my first Rovers memories. That team: Hall, Hillard, Jones G, Oldfield, Davis, Mabbutt, Jarman, Brown, Biggs, Hamilton, Jones R. I think that's right. Ray was so good, if he was playing now I reckon he'd be playing in the premier league (loyalty to the Rovers notwithstanding). RIP Ray Mabbutt |
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Post by harrietshamgas on Nov 4, 2016 20:12:56 GMT
New poster to the forum and yes you were right with the lineup. I started supporting the gas in the early sixties and as most posters have stated Ray was a true gent and was a superb player. R.I.P. Ray.
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Post by Gashead51 on Nov 4, 2016 20:26:44 GMT
A true rovers legend. I saw Ray play many times and remember the match in '66 at Eastville against Middlesbrough when Bernard Hall was sadly injured in a collision with John O'Rourke. No hesitation Ray went in goal, all for the cause. RIP Ray.
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