Raymond William Mabbutt (13 March 1936 – 31 October 2016)[1] was an English footballer, the father of former players Gary Mabbutt and Kevin Mabbutt. Mabbutt played for Oxford City, Bristol Rovers,[2] Newport County[3] and Trowbridge Town. He later played for Clevedon Town for one season between 1974 and 1975, becoming the club's first fully professional paid player.[4]

Ray Mabbutt
Personal information
Full name Raymond William Mabbutt
Date of birth (1936-03-13)13 March 1936
Place of birth Aylesbury, England
Date of death 31 October 2016(2016-10-31) (aged 80)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1953–1956 Oxford City
1956–1969 Bristol Rovers 395 (27)
1969–1971 Newport County 46 (14)
1971–1973 Trowbridge Town
1974–1975 Clevedon Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ "RAY MABBUTT OBITUARY". Bristol Rovers F.C. 3 November 2016.
  2. ^ "BRISTOL ROVERS : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 20 September 2008.
  3. ^ "NEWPORT COUNTY : 1946/47 - 1987/88". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 20 September 2008.
  4. ^ "Clevedon Town Football Club Club History". Clevedon Town F.C. Retrieved 20 September 2008.