The Irish soccer community are mourning the loss of a true servant to the beautiful game.
Former Ireland international Ray Treacy passed away last night aged 68 after a short illness.
Treacy won 42 caps for Ireland between 1966 and 1980 and played 18 years at club level where he represented teams such as West Bromwich Albion, Charlton Athletic, Swindon Town, Preston North End and League of Ireland outfits Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United.
He later went into management, taking charge of Shamrock Rovers where he brought them title success in 1994.
Known as a brave striker, who overcame his relatively short 5′ 9″ stature to become a legitimate aerial threat with a penchant for finding the net.
The Irish soccer community have been paying tribute to Treacy on social media since his untimely passing.
So sad to hear Ray Treacy has passed away. A great man and much loved by so many #RIPRAYTREACY
— Kevin Kilbane (@kdkilbane77) April 11, 2015
Irish football lost one of its favourite sons tonight. Ray Treacy stood 5ft 9in but jumped far higher. One of the good guys. RIP, Trasser.
— Philip Quinn (@Quinner61) April 10, 2015
Shocked to hear of passing of Ray Treacy. Ronan Collins & I tried to ring him this week to wish him well. Every night out with Ray was craic
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) April 11, 2015
So so saddened by news of Ray Treacy's death.
— Vincent Hogan (@Vincent_Hogan) April 10, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of one of the greats-Ray Treacy. Really sad time for his family and all at his beloved @ShamrockRovers
— Adrian Eames (@AdrianEames1) April 10, 2015
RIP Ray Treacy.My first LOI Manager in Home Farm 1989.A true gentleman and great storyteller .#peno king.#former baggie#
— Jacko WBA Kitmanager (@jackosmyth1) April 10, 2015
RIP #RayTreacy – a gentleman. 😢
— Jacqui Hurley (@jacquihurley) April 10, 2015
Our condolences to family and friends of Ray Treacy. Such sad news.
— Dundalk FC (@DundalkFC) April 11, 2015
Were hearing the unfortunate news that Ray Treacy an Irish international and @ShamrockRovers legend has passed away tonight #RIP
— Umbro Ireland (@UmbroIreland) April 10, 2015
