Absolutely gutted when I heard that yet another Anfield Legend had passed, Ray Kennedy was Sir Bob’s first signing, and what a signing? he played up front for Arsenal but Bob, genius Bob converted Ray into a left sided midfielder, and he absolutely smashed it, so much so he became for me one of the best in that position in Europe if not the world,
Some of the goals he scored were purely team goals so no surprise to learn that a certain Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish was a main implementor and supplier, Ray had a energy about him akin to what Dirk Kuyt had, but more importantly the balance he brought to a midfield deemed one of if not the best ever in the club’s history, he was certainly one of my favourite players of that era, unfortunately I don’t think he got the recognition he deserved, especially from the FA who preferred southern based midfield players to those north of Watford, in particular if they plied their trade in Liverpool!
Ray sadly fell victim to that horrible disease Parkinsons and I believe had a really tough time of it last year or so, condolences to his family and friends.
RIP Ray Kennedy YNWA
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