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  1. I started watching Rovers in the late 50s and was priviliged to see Ronnie Clayton play for us. He was a genuine class act, and a loyal servant to the club. The game has moved on a lot from those days, some good things some bad things, but one thing is sure - we will never see his like again at Ewood. Forgive me if I've told this story before but some of our younger supporters will find the following hard to believe. I've maybe got one or two details wrong but I'll never forget the day. I was standing in the old Darwen End watching Rovers play Sheffield Wednesday in a 6th round Cup game I think in 1966. Ronnie was getting near the end of his career and instead of playing right half ( midfield)he was playing at right back. The legs were starting to go. Their left winger got the ball and headed towards our goal with Ronnie running alongside. Everyone could see he was too quick for Ronnie and we were all shouting "bring him down" or words to that effect.... You could almost see the despair in Ronnie's face but he just couldn't bring himself to commit a "professional foul", it just wasn't in his nature. If I remember rightly the guy went on to score and we lost the match. Over the years I've often thought about that day and remembered what a true gentleman Ronnie Clayton was. It's a sad day for his family, for Blackburn Rovers and for football. Ronnie - thanks for the memories.
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