"Every kick, shot and tackle is for him"

Last updated : 27 August 2007 By Daniel Elwes
The 18-year-old, an England U-19 international, was one of three people killed when a car collided with a double decker bus in East Ham shortly after midnight. A fourth occupant is in a 'serious condition' in hospital.

QPR's game against Burnley, scheduled for Saturday afternoon, was postponed as his former team-mates came to terms with his untimely death.

"We are all deeply shocked and saddened by the news regarding the untimely death of Ray," said Bolder.

"Ray was one of us. A footballer with a passion to succeed for himself and for QPR.

"It goes without saying that Ray was the most gifted player at the club. He had fantastic raw ability, and was destined for a very bright future, both at club and international level. He was a great character, a very popular figure in the dressing room, and he will be sadly missed.

"Words can't really express how we all feel at the moment, but our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time. It is a tragedy that we are all struggling to come to terms with, but we will pick ourselves up and play our hearts out for Ray.

"Every kick, every shot, every tackle will be for him. He was one of us, and will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace."

It is the second death of a young QPR player in 12 months, last year a member of their schoolboy team - 15-year-old Kiyan Prince - was murdered outside his school.