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clubs and former teammates have been amongst those to pay tribute to Ray Treacy, the former Republic of Ireland international who passed away, aged 68, after a relatively short illness on Friday.
The Dubliner, who made his debut against West Germany in May 1966, scored five goals in 42 appearances for his country with the most significant probably the winner in the World Cup qualifier against France in November 1972. His international career spanned more than 13 years with his last appearance coming in late ‘79 against Czechoslovakia.
His club career started at Home Farm and included stints with English sides West Brom, Charlton, Swindon and Preston. He returned to the Hawthorns in 1976 to play under then manager John Giles and followed his fellow Irishman home to join Shamrock Rovers.
“It’s very sad,” said Giles on Saturday morning. “He only took ill recently and this had come very quickly so it’s a shock. I knew him a long time, played with him at West Brom, Rovers and for Ireland and I’m very sorry for his family.”
On Twitter, Dave Langan described his as “one of life’s good guys, a gentleman,” and said he was “gutted” by the news.
The Dubliner, who made his debut against West Germany in May 1966, scored five goals in 42 appearances for his country with the most significant probably the winner in the World Cup qualifier against France in November 1972. His international career spanned more than 13 years with his last appearance coming in late ‘79 against Czechoslovakia.
His club career started at Home Farm and included stints with English sides West Brom, Charlton, Swindon and Preston. He returned to the Hawthorns in 1976 to play under then manager John Giles and followed his fellow Irishman home to join Shamrock Rovers.
“It’s very sad,” said Giles on Saturday morning. “He only took ill recently and this had come very quickly so it’s a shock. I knew him a long time, played with him at West Brom, Rovers and for Ireland and I’m very sorry for his family.”
On Twitter, Dave Langan described his as “one of life’s good guys, a gentleman,” and said he was “gutted” by the news.
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Very sad news , a player who always gave his all ..R.I.P...
I think he guided the hoops to a league title 20years ago W/R,
thats right Frank, their last title for a very long time.
Frank , remember Ray coming to one of our games , we were playing Home Farm and Ray was home from England , he started doing a few tricks with the ball , had us in the palm of his hand ...A really lovely guy and modest with it ...We as kids were awe struck , but he just spoke to us and told a few funny stories ...Gave me a great thrill when we won the league under him...
wEST BROM BEAT Man u 4-0 ,Giles, Pat mulligan, and Ray[ ray scored the 4th goal] were on this team that hammered Man u,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBd6CqBPjV8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBd6CqBPjV8
Yeah Johnny got a lot of our lads playing together , he knew they would give him there all..
When the annals of Irish soccer are written , poor Ray may be remembered for suggesting to the FAI that Saipan would be a good place to prepare for the World Cup....
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