Raymond William Mabbutt (13 March 1936 – 31 October 2016) was an English

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, the father of former players

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and

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. Mabbutt played for

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, Newport County and Trowbridge Town. He later played for Clevedon Town for one season between 1974 and 1975, becoming the club's first fully professional paid player.

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1936 births 2016 deaths English footballers Oxford City F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Newport County A.F.C. players Trowbridge Town F.C. players Clevedon Town F.C. players Men's association football midfielders Sportspeople from Aylesbury {{England-footy-midfielder-1930s-stub