The lyrics are motivated by Ray Kennedy's love for a French woman that he knew during the writing of the song.

Numerous players were let go before the 1967-68 campaign began; a young Ray Kennedy's departure would be bitterly regretted over the next two decades.

Ray Kennedy was her only hope of getting there.

I think Ray Kennedy's planning to spoil a born old maid.

She'll get something a good sight better than Ray Kennedy, you see!

Thea was glad when Ray Kennedy had a Sunday in town and could take her driving.

Ray Kennedy made an unsuccessful effort to put out his hand.

Ray Kennedy, she knew, had wanted to marry her, but he was the most protecting and teacher-like of them all.

Lawrenson came on for Ray Kennedy in the 64th minute scoring in the 72nd.

Ray Kennedy lives in Dublin, and is married with two children.