Clarets legend Coates seriously ill in hospital after strokes (From Lancashire Telegraph)
Former Burnley Player Ralph Coates is seriously ill in hospital after having two strokes, was a great player in his time for both Burnley and Spurs, hope he an make a recovery
Former Burnley Player Ralph Coates is seriously ill in hospital after having two strokes, was a great player in his time for both Burnley and Spurs, hope he an make a recovery

.. there was many a time I'd be in the Long Side seeing Ralph steaming up from midfield blasting balls into the goal or over the beehive.. class player and always give it some!..RIP Ralph.. a true legend.