Ronnie Clayton

[Manc Rover]

Someone has just informed me that Ronnie Clayton has passed away. Deepest sympathy to his family. A true Rovers legend!

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Official confirmation?

Edited October 29, 2010 by SIMON GARNERS 194

[Hughesy]

Nooooo!! A sad day, a true Rovers legend & dougies best pal.

RIP - minutes applause on Saturday please!

[67splitscreen]

Someone has just informed me that Ronnie Clayton has passed away. Deepest sympathy to his family. A true Rovers legend!

I hope that source is reliable.

[pancini]

<P>There would be an article on the rovers website if this was true</P>

[92er]

My first reaction was OMG.

A real hero-I hope the site pays a real tribute to him.

Before the Nuttall Street stand was re-built, he used to come back after half-time with a small meat pie for the lads!!

[Manc Rover]

I thought that too (official confirmation) but it's not the sort of thing you make a rumour of.

[bluebruce]

I hope that source is reliable.

I actually hope they're not, as then it would be incorrect.

If true, a terrible day for the club. My sincere condolences to his family and friends- the only solace I can offer is that he will live on forever in the club's memory.

[67splitscreen]

LT Confirmed. Edited October 29, 2010 by 67splitscreen

[modes98]

Groobs confirmed via facebook as well RIP

[thenodrog]

It is true sadly. One of my earliest hero's. I understand Ronnie died suddenly. One of life's gentleman through and through. A credit to the club, a credit to England and a fine Captain of both.

The timing of his passing away could not be more poignant as the old regime is replaced with a new one at the club.

Edited October 29, 2010 by thenodrog

[Bazrakats]

RIP condolences to his family and friends

[Manc Rover]

Gutted! I was hoping that the person that told me was misinformed. Lets pay tribute to a true legend tomorrow!

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Goodbye to a true Rovers Legend

Ronnnie Clayton Blackburn Rovers and England captain R.I.P

Awful news.

[Claytons Left Boot]

Very, very sad day - a friend of the family - RIP Ronnie, a true legend worthy of the name.

[chocky]

A Sad day for Rovers and the fans..

[thenonda]

RIP

[tomphil]

RIP a true Blackburn legend.

[Mattyblue]

Sad news, true Rovers man.

A few weeks back a couple of videos of him and Dougie were posted, holding court in the Nuttall Street. Part of the very fabric of the club.

Proper player, proper fan, proper fella.

RIP

[Boz]

RIP, condolences to his family, a lovely gentleman.

[67splitscreen]

Two legends together, who shared their lives together,

I was only watching this the other day from 5min 20secs.

[Beta Ray Bill]

Sad, sad day.

Once and always a Rover.

RIP

[rovers1995]

Living as close to the ground as I do, I always saw Ronnie out and around the ground. However, not seen him now for quite a while. Has he been ill?

True Rovers Legend. Never had the opportunity to watch him play but RIP Rovers and England captain.

Hopefully a minute silence before the game tomorrow.

Lets sing his name loud and proud. Only 1 Ronnie Clayton, 1 Ronnie Clayton.

[rovers_rob]

A true Rovers legend. RIP

[broadsword]

Well, I wasn't expecting that. Gob-smacked, and very much saddened.