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R.I.P. Doug Smith

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posted on 5/12/12



Sad loss

posted on 5/12/12

RIP Doug

Boycotts are one thing, but this kinda thing puts things in perspective.

posted on 5/12/12

Very Sad news

RIP Doug

posted on 5/12/12

Sad news. A gentleman who if I recall was never booked, in over 600 games.

RIP

posted on 5/12/12

I think that you are correct in saying that davie and thanks to all for their wishes A sad loss and I imagine a minutes silence/applause at this weekends derby

comment by Barab83 (U1858)

posted on 5/12/12

Your correct davie, never booked, that wont happen again.

posted on 5/12/12

I hope he gets a fitting farewell from the Arabs behind that goal on Sunday. Are you going to the game barab?

comment by Barab83 (U1858)

posted on 5/12/12

Wish I could, working unfortunately, will just have to listen to the radio when i can.

posted on 5/12/12

gutted mate. Hope you manage to get out for a few celebratory beers later on

comment by Barab83 (U1858)

posted on 5/12/12

Sure will, I will have a large dram in memory of Dougie 1st though.

posted on 5/12/12

Quite right . RIP to an Arab legend

posted on 5/12/12

RIP to Doug.

Took the time to go on the net and search for more info on the man given that he was before my time. From all the tributes you get the impression that not only was he a terrific servant to the club but he was a gentleman as well. A sad loss.

comment by Barab83 (U1858)

posted on 5/12/12

He sure was, i can remember in the early 70s when we played Newcastle at St James park, as i was getting off the bus Doug Smith and Jackie Copeland came over to the bus and handed me a bunch of tickets for the main stand, enough for all of us on the bus.
It was an early kick off (1pm I think) there were no night games because of the power cuts, we lost the game after extra time. Nice memory of the big man though.

posted on 5/12/12

R.I.P. Doug Smith, I only really know of him through what was said about him in the centenary DVD, but it seems the man was a total legend. Never being booked in over 600 games in quite remarkable when you think about it. Thoughts go out to his family

posted on 6/12/12

Tributes well deserved by one of the game's gentlemen.

A United legend who I am sure will be remembered and also well thought of by the fans of many other clubs.

Astonishing playing record that will probably never be matched.

Rest in peace Doug

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