RIP Ray Birtles | Vital Football

RIP Ray Birtles

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Vital Reserves Team
Just thought it was worth a mention.

On Tuesday night the crowd paid respect when it came up
on the scoreboard regarding the recent death of Garry's dad.

Here, Garry thanks Nottingham Forest’s supporters for their tribute to his late father
https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/garry-birtles-thanks-nottingham-forest-1875623

A bit unusual to see this regarding players or ex-players parents
but for those who don't know - Ray was an avid fan of the Reds
even when Garry was plying his trade elswhere.

I first met him when Garry joined us and he was a really true gent.

Like the Heading says: RIP Ray.