Ray Stewart (footballer)
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Raymond "Ray" Strean McDonald Stewart (born 7 September 1959 in Stanley, Perthshire
) is a former Scottish international
footballer of the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. During his career he played for Dundee United
, West Ham United
, St. Johnstone and .
Having transferred to West Ham from Dundee United for a fee of £430,000 in 1979 whilst still a teenager, he became an instant favourite with the fans who nicknamed him "Tonka" after Tonka
Toys, which were described as 'Indestructible'. Also renowned for his ability as a penalty taker (penalties
), scoring 76 out of 86. One of these penalties came in the 1–1 draw with Liverpool in the 1981 Football League Cup Final
, West Ham however lost the replay. He is also notable to be the only non-English player to appear for West Ham United in any of their three FA Cup winning sides and played a pivotal role in the club's successful period of the early 1980s.
He later became a manager, with spells at Forfar Athletic
, Livingston
and Stirling Albion
but was sacked on each occasion.
Stanley, Perthshire
Stanley is a village on the right bank of the River Tay in Perthshire, Scotland. The section of River Tay nearby is a popular location for canoeing and fishing.-Etymology:...
) is a former Scottish international
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
footballer of the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. During his career he played for Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
, West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
, St. Johnstone and .
Having transferred to West Ham from Dundee United for a fee of £430,000 in 1979 whilst still a teenager, he became an instant favourite with the fans who nicknamed him "Tonka" after Tonka
Tonka
Tonka is an American toy company most known for its signature toy trucks and construction equipment.-History:On September 18, 1946 Mound Metalcraft was created in Mound, Minnesota with three men as partners, Lynn Everett Baker , Avery F. Crounse, and Alvin F. Tesch. The first products produced by...
Toys, which were described as 'Indestructible'. Also renowned for his ability as a penalty taker (penalties
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
), scoring 76 out of 86. One of these penalties came in the 1–1 draw with Liverpool in the 1981 Football League Cup Final
1981 Football League Cup Final
The 1981 Football League Cup Final was played on Saturday 14 March 1981 at Wembley Stadium between Liverpool and West Ham United, with both clubs appearing in their second League Cup finals....
, West Ham however lost the replay. He is also notable to be the only non-English player to appear for West Ham United in any of their three FA Cup winning sides and played a pivotal role in the club's successful period of the early 1980s.
He later became a manager, with spells at Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic F.C.
Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division...
, Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
and Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion F.C.
Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth...
but was sacked on each occasion.