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Ray Parlour is a genuine and very likeable man. He\u2019s great company and has a lot of stories and experiences to share. After joining as a trainee, Ray spent 14 years at Arsenal, making 468 appearances enjoying fantastic success. During his time at the Gunners he won the league cup, three league titles and two FA Cups (including scoring a spectacular winning goal against Chelsea in the 2002 FA Cup Final) as well as playing in the Champions League and UEFA Cup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ray Parlour is a genuine and very likeable man. He\u2019s great company and has a lot of stories and experiences to share. After joining as […]
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