BS: Obit Derek Dougan (The Doog) UK

Subject: BS: Obit Derek Dougan (The Doog) UK
From: Rasener
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 12:13 PM

Just read that Derek Dougan has passed away aged 69.

RIP Doog

What a character he was

Subject: RE: BS: Obit Derek Dougan (The Doog) UK
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 01:38 PM

Im thinking Wolves? Am I right?

Subject: RE: BS: Obit Derek Dougan (The Doog) UK
From: Rasener
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 02:11 PM

Blackburn, Villa, Peterbrough, Leicester and Wolves

Subject: RE: BS: Obit Derek Dougan (The Doog) UK
From: alanabit
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 03:05 PM

I can recall him playing for Wolves in the sixties. He was a tall player, good in the air. He went on to become the chairman of the PFA. I think he played international football for Ireland. My memory is a little blurred.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit Derek Dougan (The Doog) UK
From: Rasener
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 03:09 PM

All correct Alanabit

Subject: RE: BS: Obit Derek Dougan (The Doog) UK
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 03:49 PM

Another of the Truly Great players - very sad to hear the news. Wish there were more of his ilk around today.

RIP Doog.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit Derek Dougan (The Doog) UK
From: Rasener
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 04:56 PM

I remember him shaving his hair off whilst at the Villa. We thought he was as mad as a hatter. :-)

Today you wouldn't bat an eyelid.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit Derek Dougan (The Doog) UK
From: ard mhacha
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 05:21 PM

I had a phone call a half hour ago from Norman Uprichard the former Portsmouth and N Ireland goalkeeper, Norman was a friend of Dougans, they were to meet in Eastbourne to-morrow, Derek made the call last night, it goes without saying how shocked Norman sounded.
Uprichard spoke highly of Dougan he was the spokesman for old players who were claiming for past injuries, a lot of past players were paid peanuts and now in their old age are scraping a living.
I seen Dougan play with all of his clubs including the Belfast side Distillery, he was a great character, and a more than useful centre forward, Rest in peace Doog you brought great colour to the game.