R.I.P. Ray Pointer

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

Former Burnley centre forward Ray Pointer aged 79 years as sadly passed away, a top forward in his day, scoring 132 goals in 270 apperances for the club, he played 3 times for England in which he scored twice, he was part of a famous Burnley side that won the then top Division 1 league title, a good professional footballer.

Sincere condolences to Ray's family, rest in peace.

[mikemiller]

Good player - scored quite a few against us over the years, including FIVE goals in one game when playing for Bury in October 1965 (Final score Bury 6 Millers 1). Still a Bury club record for a goalscorer in a single match , I think.
Sad news.

R.I.P.

[Archiemiller]

Good player - scored quite a few against us over the years, including FIVE goals in one game when playing for Bury in October 1965 (Final score Bury 6 Millers 1). Still a Bury club record for an individual goalscorer , I think.

R.I.P.

Thats spot on mike was at that game,went on train with mates from school,think it was Bury Bolton Street nearest rail station, Ray Pointer reminded me of our centre forward at the time a Rawmarsh lad Brian Sawyer both had blonde hair. R.I.P. Ray.

[Casper64Frank]

R.I.P. Ray Pointer, condolences to family and friends.