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The Doog – Book of Condolence
Monday 25th June 2007, 8:00AM BST.
Former Wolves legend Derek Dougan died last month at the age of 69.
Now we want your memories and tributes to one of the club’s greatest ever players.
Dougan played 323 times for the club in all, scoring 123 goals and helping create countless more in a lethal partnership with John Richards.
But how do you remember the ‘Doog’?
What was his best goal for the club? What was his greatest moment in a Wolves shirt? How will you remember him?
Leave your memories and tributes below and we’ll post them on the website and in the Express & Star.
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DOOG, THANKS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES….SUCH A GREAT PLAYER AND A SPECIAL MAN. GOD BE WITH YOU, AND LOOK DOWN UPON WOLVES FROM ABOVE.
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A boyhood hero, and a sad day.I was on the north bank the day he was sent off (everton?)and was pinned against a barrier for half an hour the anger was so great.The smiles and winks to the crowd were a constant reminder that he never forgot his supporters and he always gave everything.God love him.
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Words will never be enough to express the feeling the Wolves fans had for this man. He was the original showman and to hear the crowd chanting “Doog, Doog, Doog…” sent shivers down your spine. Together with John Richards he formed part of one of the deadliest strike forces in football history. RIP Derek.
Respect and condolences to his family
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Doog quite simply was one of the all-time great Wolves players. For me, he was the greatest I actually saw in the Gold’n Black and his partnership with King John and also Waggy was as good as any forward trio of the time. I met the Doog a few times and he was always a real gentleman with lots of time for the fans. I was privileged to be at Ayresome Park, Middlesborough, when he scored what I believe was his last ever first team goal for the Wolves. A screamer of a shot from a good 25 yards as I remember and certainly one of his best.
We all loved the big man, there will most likely never be another one like him and may he rest in peace in the Molineux in the sky.
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One of the few footballing greats that can be accurately described as a legend.
Also one of the last truly great characters of the game. You always knew he would do something in the game to make you laugh.
But the Doog was also a terrific centre forward who had excellent heading ability and a lethal left foot.
I consider myself a very privileged Wolves’ fan to have been able to watch the Doog throughout his Molineux career. Doog and “Knocker” Knowles….Doog, King John and Waggy-what a forward line!
What goals! What memories!
Those WERE the days, my friend, we thought they would never end……
Doog will be forever in our hearts.
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Your partnership in 1972 with JR made me a lifetime supporter. Thanks for the memories
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Will be sadly missed – he was a legend and his partnership with JR was a wonder to behold. Getting on the end of Waggy’s crosses, terrorising any goalkeeper – terrific memories of a cocky, arrogant but lovable rogue.
RIP Doog – I have all my treasured memories from the years standing in the South Bank
Condolences to all his famiy and friends
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Farewell my boyhood Hero! A great footballer and entertainer has left us with many great memories.
The rebel found his home in the Wolves and became our talisman. His home debut hatrick started his ‘love affair’ with the fans which never erred. The deadly duo with JR was never rewarded sufficiently by the one league cup win, so many near misses, but your character, skill and wit shone through into our hearts.
Very deepest sympathies and condolensces to the Doog family.
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I don’t mind admitting that I shed a few tears when I heard about Dougan’s passing. He is my all time Wolves favourite and part of my memories of a time that Wolves were a force to be reckoned with.
May he rest in peace – condolences to his family.
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i was also at Ayresome Park that day I recall the goal against Jim Platt war more like 40 yards Never seen it on Video Waggy Doog and JR
Waht would they be worth today ?Alexander Derek Dougan you were a phenomina never to be seen again RIP you great great man
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Today I feel old…..was it really 35 years ago that we stood in the Mol singing the modified version of the Beatles song – Hey Doog.
The warm memories I have of that great partnership (King John & Doog)with Derek acting as the wily old fox to the poaching skills of the younger Richards.
This game of ours seems so drab today compared to those heady days of when WWFC were an established top team, with the line so expertly led by the great Derek Dougan.
R.I.P. BIG MAN
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Simply the BEST
RIP
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I remember an away match at Burnley when the scores were level and the Doog came on as a sub at the time Wolves had a corner. Fifteen seconds later the ball was in the Burnley net from a Doog header. Many other great memories of him. Condolences to his family. RIP Derek.
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A lovely man as well as a Wolves hero. I remember him at a charity match when he was signing autographs. There was a large crowd and my 6 year old sister was getting squashed. He stopped and picked her up and made a big fuss of her – she is a Wolves fan too.
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As you can see from the name I come from CORNWALL, and had the pleasure of meeting THE DOOG at PEEBLE MILL where he did his show he spent all his time with me, he was the best Condolences to his family.RIP DOOG
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Quite simply a legend!
When I was 3, one of the few words I could say was “Doog”.
When older I wrote to him as Chairman and he found the time to write to me personally.
A measure of the man.
God Bless Derek.
RIP
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One of the few players that sent a shiver of expectation up my spine. When Waggy had the ball at his feet the feeling of anticipation was amazing. It was moments like that that was the cause of my lifelomg love affair with the round ball game.
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A legend of Midlands football.
A sad day.
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He scored my ‘first’Wolves goal in 67. What a wonderful player and character. RIP
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As an overseas fan i only managed to watch a few games at Molineux, although i have been an avid supporter for 40 years. As someone mentioned earlier, Doog was a legend in the true sense of the word. I will raise a glass to his name tonight. RIP and thanks for the many great memories
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Like many Wolves fans born in the fifties, I grew up with the Doog as my first and most lasting childhood hero.
His looks were deceptive. Gangly, slightly bow-legged and pigeon-toed, this man gave every appearance of a tall Bambi on ice.
But make no mistake, the Doog was an exceptional athlete with an exceptional vision and talent. His positioning was faultless, the deftness of his flicks were at times breathtaking and he possessed an aerial strength and a left volley professional footballers today would die for.
The Doog, the man who failed to live up to promise everywhere else, flourished at Molineux. He was ours and we were proud to have him as one of our own.
I was once privileged enough to spend two hours chatting with him in his lounge at Keepers Lane. I was in my early twenties and this was shortly after his playing days had finished. I was awestruck in the presence of a man I had worshipped from the terraces, and humbled by his charm and eloquence.
The love and respect that Wolves have for this man has been so great that he has long since been forgiven for his unwitting role in the dark, dark days of the Bhatti years. He was an intelligent man who on this occasion was duped by men he mistakenly chose to trust.
We will miss you big man.
There is a terrace song that has not left me since I learned of Derek’s passing yesterday. It reverberates in my head today:
I truly would “walk a million miles for one of your smiles – my Dougan”
God rest your soul.
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RIP….memories of a true legend and Legends never DIE!!!
A special Talent!!!
THANKYOU
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Characters like the Doog are lacking in modern day football, very sad news , a great loss.
RIP The Doog .
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thanks doog, i will never forget the goal you scored v dirty leeds which helped to prevent them winning the double in 1972..and your humour and character both on and off the pitch.
rip..
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Dave Dean Walsall fan
Very sad news , characters like Derek are sadly lacking in the modern game.
RIP The Doog.
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What a sad, sad day. We have so many memories of the big man. Hat trick in his first home game and being in the crowd for his first game in charge agaainst Blackburn. I travelled to Wembley to cheer him on for Northern Ireland against England and felt so proud of his involvement at George Bests funeral. I was part of a small group of fans who met him once in the board room after the takeover but my main memory was a personal one.
I can not claim I was his friend but because I went to virtually every game at that time he at least recognised me. One Friday, before a big game, I was in Dudley St and felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned round and saw the this wonderful man standing next to me. He said “Waggy’s fit” and then went on his way. I was too shocked even to reply but have always treasured that moment, never more than today. God bless you Doog you were a real hero.
Roger Pitt
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A TRUE LEGEND. I saw his first game Plymouth away,his first goals v Hull,his last goal Boro away and last home game v Leeds.
Another example of great players who have stayed in the area when their careers finished because they have such a love for the club. I only wish the club could have embraced him back in to the fold. Whatever happened with the Bhattis ultimately,he saved the club he loved.
God Bless and Rest In Peace
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A great man, he gave us everything a supporter could want from a player. A great sportsman and showman. God bless you Doog.
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It’s a sad day. The Doog was a friend to the fans. He understood the passion we had for our club and he lit our fuses with his skill. A true entertainer, a wealth of talent and the nicest guy you could wish to meet.So many memories but his hat trick on his home debut in the 4 – 0 win against Hull City tops the list. A great man.
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Boyhood hero, what a man, Who can forget the old North bank and the sound of Doog! Doug! Or the “THE DOOG”! at the end of the Liquidator. I was 10 years old and I met him and still have his autograph, I looked upto him then and I still look up to him. RIP,and Thanks for not only the memories but for always giving 100%. You were very special. God Bless You.
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he was one of the greats RIP big man
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A true gentleman on and off the field.
R.I.P Big Man
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The Doog! What a man! Truly brilliant partnership with King John! His personality both on and off the pitch will be sorely missed. Having had the privilege of spending time in the man’s company I can honestly say that he was a true gent with a great personality.
RIP Big Man you will be missed
Condolences to the family
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RIP DOOG AND MANY THANKS
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im not old enough to remember the doog playing but ive watched an endless amount of classic matches involving him and i can safely say from what ive seen hes one of the reasons wolves were a great side back then. An absolute legend and a credit to Wolverhampton Wanderers
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My first real football hero god bless you DOOG.
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A real Roy of the Rovers hero. I can still remember the home debut hat trick against Hull, number 3 a world class finish. A true legend.
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The Doog was one of those players you never forget ! A character, wonderfully gifted and the personality to lift a crowd.
Sad to see him go, so young, thanks for the memories.
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Its all been said. Top player!!
The world has lost a football legend.
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Along with John Richards The Doog was my boyhood hero. I have many memories of him on the pitch but the fondest were of my meetings with him off the pitch. I remember him making a surprise appearance at our school assembly (willenhall Comp) the day before he was sent off and got a lenghthy ban; I remember him sitting for hours signing autographs for a long queue of fans (I queued and got it 3 times just to meet the man !!) and lastly when I had my leg in plaster after a football injury having a laugh with him in a pub Tettenall.
Thanks for the memories Doog. RIP.
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great player great man atrue legend.r.i.p.
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I remember the first day he played at the wolves ground, full of energy and commitment to the club, RIP DOOG and thanks for the memories.
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thanks for all the memories doog pity there more characters in the game allways remember standing in the north bank with my dad god bless
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A truely great player that will always be remembered at the Molineux
Thanks for the memories
The Doog
RIP
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Doog came to see me last Wednesday, unfortunately we didn’t get to speak, so sad.
What a player, what a person, my hero, a Gentleman.
A mate I will dearly miss. God bless Derek, thanks for so many memories.
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Outspoken, controversial,never afraid to ruffle a few feathers in pursuit of a cause he believed in,Derek Dougan had many fans far beyond the club’s he played for,A clever player,a true entertainer, a centre forward of the old school,he always ackowledged the fans and his unique rapport with them will guarantee him a place among Wolves all-time heroes.He loved the club and he loved the town.Forget the Bhatti Brothers-Derek saved the club from extinction in 1982 in the only way open to him while others, better placed did nothing.Football Heaven’s first eleven now has a new centre forward,-he’ll be waiting for Georgie Best at the far post
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God bless Doog. Simply the best.You gave us great days. Thanks
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‘THE DOOG’ was the greatest.
I loved him and had his name written in big black permanent ink on my school satchel.
I will never forget him. As with many others he was my Hero.
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…Condelences to his family and friends. A good player with a distinctive prescence, RIP
LBNo11 (Fulham fan)
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I am too young to have seen you play in the 60s and 70s but read about you as a boy and know what a great player and a grat bloke you were. bless ya, your a true legend. RIP Doog.
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When my dad was ill with a brain tumour in the early 80′s the Doog came to see him at home and also invited him to a match as his guest. I was only 6 months old at the time but my mom has told me what a down to earth, genuine bloke he was. Its a shame there aren’t more people like him and its sad that he has left us. RIP
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Met the Doog a couple of times and i must say he was one of the nicest people you could wish to meet.One of the true greats he will be long missed my condolences to all who knew him.
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Quite simply a VERY VERY Sad loss. My first sporting hero as a child and a true gentleman off the pitch. The Doog also gave me my very first autograph. RIP Doog and MANY THANKS for the memories. God Bless.
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Saw him play once at Carrow Road in 72-73 and once at Molineaux against Coventry so I was just a bit too late to see him regularly. I do remember him as a charismatic player. the type we are missing now so much.
I also remember his internationals with Bestie.
Condolences to his family. A great loss at no age at all.
God bless You
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The song we used to sing “His name is Derek Dougan and from Leicester he did come, To play for Ronnie Allens team back in Division One, and when you come to Moiineux you’ll always hear us sing, Astle is a ******* and DOUGAN is the king! What memories you gave us doog, you stood me for a sandwich and a tea on a return trip from London when I ran out of cash in the late 60′s, can’t see Mr Beckham et al doing that. The goal against Hull, that back flick of the heel over the head and a volleyed finish and in front of the NOrth Bank. A tear is falling as I salute one of the greatest men to have worn the old gold and black. God rest you Doog RIP
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Doog was time wasting near the corner flag in the dying minutes of a game at Molineux against Leeds. Norman Hunter came hurtling in and kicked Doog and the ball int. the crowd. At the resulting free kick, Hunter went down clutching his bleeding face as a result if a collision with Doog’s elbow. Nobody got the better of the Doog.
Thanks for the memories Big guy
R.I.P.
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A great character sadly missed. Belonged to the Black Country, as he stayed in the area and will always be remembered at Wolves. How unlike almost all of today’s transient group of players almost none of whom will make a mark like the Doog.
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the best
amazing
RIP
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What a sad day!!! wolves have lost one of our own, A great man and a trully great player with an old gold heart. we will miss ya big man GOD BLESS YOU DOOG,
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I am shocked. He was very much my hero. The Hat – trick he scored just after he arrived at the club was magic. My mates called me Doog because I spent so much time saying how great he was. The crowd shouting Doog Doog Doog is a very vivid memory as is his charity work and attitude to the fans. Doog you were THE man. Condolences to his family.
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lets just say He’s a legend, he will be missed, many a fond Memory
RIP
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Your first game for WOLVES still stands out in my mind,What a day,Poor HULL, the saviour had arrived,Three goals,The third a blinder,Thank you Mr Dougan, For eight wonderful years of footballing skills, of humor,wit, and laughter.God bless you sir,a true GENTLEMAN.
Condolences to his family.
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I remember the day the wolves signed “The Doog”, I was coming from work in wednesbury and popped into the paper shop at the white horse to get my copy of the E & S, I always started at the back page and there it was headline news.
When I got back home I told my dad that we had signed The Doog, he wouldnt believe me until he read it himself.
What a great day, what a great signing. “The Doog” still the King.
RIP- DOOG, thanks for the memories. and god bless.
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If it wasn’t for the Doog – footballers would still be living in abject poverty !!!
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I was six years old when the Doug signed for Wolves & the memories of sitting perched on the safety barriers infront of my dad in the south bank before the hooligans took over are vividly engrained, like many have said there was a feeling of great expectation when Waggy went down the wing because you new when the ball came across the Doug would be on the end of it.
God bless you big man & thanks for the memories.
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I’ve just seen that picture of Bailey Dougan Munroe and Richards. We have had some great players over the years.
God bless you Doug.
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Memories as a young lad of Derek Dougan cutting through defenders with john richards made me alifelong wolves supporter.
rip Derek
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I remember teh excitement of him joining Wolves and then seeing him score a hat trick at his first home appearance!
He will be sadly missed – Thanks for some wonderful memories.
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A gold and black legend!
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The Doog was my first football hero. I can remember cutting all the pictures of Doog out of the Express and Star and compiling two or three scrap books.
Whenever we won a corner I can recall the North Bank singing “On his head, Dougan”.
Played with a smile and put a
smile on thousands of devoted fans.
Another favourite song was “Du du du du Dougan, he’s the greatest centre forward in the land”, and he was.
God bless you big guy.
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A true legend he loved the wolves as we loved him was once asked who his favourite team after wolves and he replied the wolves reserve team. RIP will be missed by all at Punjabi Wolves
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What great memories of a remarkable person.When football was entertaining in the era of the Doog he was the ace entertainer.
Far too many memories to mention here but treasured by myself for the entertainer he was.
R.I.P
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“Those were the days my friend, the memories will never end”
Thanks for them all “Doog”, God Bless and RIP
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unfortunatly i am to young to of watched derek dougan bt ive heard great stories of this man of my father.
its a massive shame sad day in football!!!!!!
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The first game I went to see at Molineux wa Peter Broadbents testimonial and guess who was playing for the guest side. Yes it was the DOOG. I think he was playing for Leicester at the time. I think he scored FIVE goals during the game and he became an instant hero of a young boy. It made my day when Wolves signed him. He was an instant hero with the North Bank, not only for his footballing talent but for his wonderful showmanship. Superb entertainer. The game today could do with gentlemen of the Doog’s quality. You will always live on in my memories. Thank-you for everything Derek Dougan. You will always be one of my boyhood heros.
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Not a Wolves fan but a follower of football since the sixties and saw Derek play many times against Stoke. Always a sad loss when a true professional goes. The likes of Derek Dougan are now few and far between . He recently attended the funeral of one of my boyhood heroes ‘John Ritchie’,I thank him for that . Condolances to his family and club.
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My first Wolves game was at Molineux in 1969 against Man U. I was stood on the South Bank and could not see the half of the pitch closest to me due to my height and the vast crowd. Dougan broke clear from the half way line and there was a terrific roar – I thought he’d scored but could not understand why play continued when the ball got cleared. I found out the following day that Doog had hit the post.
Doog for me was the best header of the ball that I can remember seeing and centre halves must of hated playing against him.
I was privileged to see Doog play, a TRUE LEGEND.
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Derek was always a lively character and immediately attracted a party of people as soon as he came in!He spent his last day with friends in The Bentlands laughing & having a drink….derek will always will be remembered here
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god bless you forever big doug,you will score a few in heaven,what a player.
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Too young to remember the great man, but another sad loss of a Wolves legend.
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I had the honour, as a very small child in Bilbrook , of having the Doog run with us to school while he was on his morning jog. I only saw him play in old TV clips but grew up knowing what an asset to the Wolves he was. God bless and goodnight.
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Saw his first goals against Hull. always a star . A gentleman
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My Dad introduced me to The Wolves when I was just a kid. The Doog was the first player I can remember. Somewhere at my parents house there is still a copy of Derek Dougan’s Football Yearbook, which i’ll be digging out this weekend. Sadly, I never got to see him play, but my Dad did. For me your name and image is the Wolverhampton Wanderers I grew up supporting.
God bless you Doog.
Condolances to his family and club.
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I think pic no8 in ‘The Doog’s life in pictures’(todays E&S) was taken after Doog’s testimonial match.If my memory recalls correctly, it appeared in the next days E&S, titled ‘Doog enjoying a well earned cuppa, sill wearing the scarf presented by a young fan before the game.’
32 yrs ago i was that young fan.
Rest In Peace DOOG, God bless.
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Favourite memory, Wembley, League cup final. Huge banner in our end of the ground.
“PREPARE TO MEET THY DOOG”
Hope God’s not a goalkeeper.
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I was fortunate enough to meet Derek on several occassions and he always had a smile and a joke to share. As significant off the pitch as he was on it Derek worked tirelessly and was not only a Wolves legend but a Wolves supporter. God Bless ‘the Doog’.
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football today will mourn the loss of a great character and player who would be worth a fortune if he was playing today.he put thousands on Wolves attendances from his very first game and everyone of us loved him Farewell Doog
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R.I.P. THE DOOG!! Never had the pleasure of watching the great man play as I was too young but it felt like I had done due to growing up with all the stories and video clips of him shown to me by my dad. He like many Wolves fans at that time idolised Derek Dougan and we felt great sadness at the news of his death on Sunday. Condolences to the Dougan family and his many friends, we will miss you big man!! God bless.
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Never saw you play, but was told that there was no one better at finding the net.. RIP
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Maybe the last great character in the football world, I followed Doogs career from the Posh to my beloved Wolves, a great miss to all true football fans.
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Doog you will always be a legend. I hope they rename the Jack Harris stand in your honour.
Rest in peace old friend!
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The Doog was my first Wolves hero and I had a number 10 sown onto my first Wolves strip. I have some great memories of seeing him play with a young John Richards in 1972-75. “I would walk a million miles to see one of your smiles my Dougan” RIP
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Thanks for the memories “Doog”, it was a pleasure to have you at wolves for so long.
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I’m not old enough to remember you play, but I’ve seen the video, read the book and wore the T-Shirt, You are a never gone from the hearts of Wolves fans and the world of football, sadly missed but never forgotten! long live the memory!
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I remember getting home from work and my dad telling me that we had signed ‘The Doog’.
I remember his debut against Hull and the Doog showing the Hull keeper where the best place was to position himself for the incoming corner. The best for who I wondered!!.
The grin and the wink to the crowd made him the favourite that he was.What a character and what a footballer. It seems an age ago but you don’t forget the best. R.I.P.
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My condolencies to the family of a true Wolves legend R.I.P The Doog.
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My boyhood hero more than any other player helped put the gold and black blood in my veins. So many memories so much joy
A TRUE WOLVES GREAT !
ALWAYS REMEMBERED
R.I.P.
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Never got to see you play as I am too young but from what I here, an absolute legend!!!
May you now be re-united with your mate George, have a beer or two and watch down on Wolves from above!
Best wishes and thoughts with Doogs family and friends.
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It was the 70/71 season when I started to watch Wolves in the old First Division.And for the years past till today,there isn’t a player in Wolves colour that I remember more and the delight that he gave when he was on the field. He was for me a great player second to none.
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Onya, Doog. Me too–first hero, first (and only!) autograph. I was 12, he towered over me. I’d say most defenders would’ve got the same perspective in aerial duels with him! One of the all time greats of our club.
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Thanks for the wonderful memories that you are leaving us and your name will always be a legend with the ‘Wolves’.
RIP.
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What a great player and a great entertainer, he was awesome to watch and always had time for fans. He stopped and signed his autograph for my young brother before a game in the days when you had to be on the terraces for 1.30 in order to get your place.No one could engineer a corner like him or get the throw ins for Mike Bailey. Doog, Waggy, King John and Frank Munro superb players.
Rest in peace Doog. Condolences to his family.
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sad news to hear the passing of a great sportsman rip derek
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to some him up,he was a proper footballer & a proper bloke,a true character.he pulled no punches & did & said what he thought was right.he will be greatly missed & a great loss to us all at wolves.
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what a sad day i loved the doog and when my eldest son was born his first teddy was called doog, although he grew up into a baggie fan i still have the teddy at home 36 years later, god bless you doog you were a legend and a gentleman,today no one could buy you you would be priceless, bless them from above and i am sure that with your blessing we will get promotion this yeaR.MARGARET MARSH GLOUCESTER.
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I still have a letter from him when he retired. I had sent him a cutting of his first game for Pompey when he had scored on his debut! He was a gentle man and a gentleman, an example to many who cared passionately for football, for politics, for people. He will be sorely missed but his memory will live in our Old Gold hearts!!
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a true wolves legend
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I never had the honour of seeing the great man play for our beloved Wolves as it was just before my time. But when I heard of the sad news yesterday it was like a big part of Wolverhampton was missing. God bless you ”Doog” my thoughts are with your family.
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Long live the doog. Our thought are with your family at this sad time.
One of the greatest wolves or northern ireland have seen.
God bless.
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A boyhood hero of mine, he will be sorely missed.
God bless you Doog RIP.
Condolences to the family
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First ever football game i went to was a Wolves game back in the 70′s Doog was a great player and servant to the club and will be greatly missed by all.
R.I.P Doog…..
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A true Wolves legend.Thanks for all the memories Doog.Rest In Peace my friend.
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Wolves fans today will be sadly morning the passing of a legend. A word that in my opinion is far to easily used these days. This man, though was a true legend. He will be as ir-replaceable as The baggies legends Ronnie Allen and jeff Astle amongst others. Not only was he a great competitor, but he played with a passion for club and country, rarely seen today. I had the privilege to meet him at of all things a Baggies supporters night a couple of years back, when he attended in honour of his great mate Jeff Astle….and charmed us all with his memories and anecdotes of the game and players he remembered including of course our ‘King Jeff’. He had us laughing, he had us crying, but above all he was genuine, another attribute so sadly missing these days. I was able, and again very privileged to chat to him at length, and he was wonderful, charming and humble. I have a signed copy of his last book which I won in the raffle. I will treasure it forever. He was indeed a great man. Tonight my heart goes out to those good honest Wolves fans who appreciate our great game. Tonight you have lost a legend..WE have lost yet another icon…we should all join together and say a prayer of thanks that the Doog came along and brightened our lives. RIP Doog, We shall never forget you.
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Our thoughts are with your family at this time.
A proper footballer, a proper bloke.
Hope the Wolves fans pay their respects in style.
From P.N.E. fans everywhere
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When I was 18 on a night out with my two brothers and a mate, we went for a pint at the Crown on the Wergs Rd. As we walked in to the pub,the DOOG was talking to the barman. We walked up to buy a drink and he said “Hello lads can I get you a drink”,he insisted.
We humbly accepted,that was the kind of man he was.
God bless
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my boyhood hero. met him a few times areal gentleman.scored a great header v liverpool at anfield august 1972. r i p
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A terrible, terrible loss. Like many others who have contributed to this thread, The Doog was my boyhood hero and I still treasure my autographed copy of his autobiography, “Attack!”, 38 years later.
He did his absolute best for the Wolves in the good times and the bad, on and off the pitch. And that’s why we loved him so much.
Favourite memory? A hat-trick against Man City (THE Man City with Rodney Marsh etc.). We won 5-1 and I can still see him smacking in the third, from just outside the box, fed by Dave Wagstaffe, even now. Happy, happy days. Thanks for them all, Derek.
All best wishes to his family.
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THE DOOG
A true Wolves Legend, you will be truly missed.
Great memories watching him from the North Bank score goal after goal.
Rest in peace.
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A legend on and off the field. RIP Doog. A asd day for all football fans.
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The first time I saw Derek Dougan was the very first match I saw in England. This was the 1960 FA Cup Final but he was in Blackburn`s team so I was happy in the end. When Wolves came to Malta in February 1971 he was not in the team for the 5-1 friendly win against Marsa as he had a backache but I had a few occasions to meet him.
However, I met him in 1983 at Molineux when he was Chief Executive and he signed me his two books, `Doog` and `How Not To Run Football!` This he did through the cooperation of his secretary Dot Wooldridge.
Maybe Derek was not looked as a saviour during his time as EO but we must bear in mind that the place was in shambles as with no money it`s very hard to run a football club.
A paragraph from `Doog` sums it all for his love for Wolves. Here it is:
`Exactly what has been achieved in his eight years at Molineux? We had won the League Cup and the Texaco Cup. The odd time we had seriously challenged for the championship. And yet, although I finished my career without a First Division Championship medal or an FA Cup Winners` trophy, I was pleased to have been with Wolves. Of all my clubs it was the one with which I most closely identified myself`.
One must also mention that Wolves were narrowly beaten in the 1972 UEFA Cup Final by Spurs.
We must also not forget the fundraising he was making for Ian Cartwright who has be be treated for cancer.
Finally I thank The Doog for the many pleasures he gave all Wolves fans and give my condolances on behalf of the Malta Wolves to his wife Jutta and his children.
Rest in Peace, Doog. You are a truly Wolves Legend.
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What a player, what a man. Those who never saw him play will never know how good he was. Such charisma, such style, a supreme entertainer. Who else would score a hat-trick on his home debut with the match of the day cameras there as well.I have this wonderful memory of him scoring the only goal at Coventry with a diving header and him lying in the mud blowing kisses at the Wolves fans packed in the West End.
Goodbye Derek and God Bless
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Not a big football fan, but I know he was one of the best and a name I have never forgot from my teens in the 70s. RIP
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Dazzled me as a kid watching from
the North Bank a legend
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He will be missed he was one of a number of legends that have played for wolves with their heart and soul. He will be missed by all Wolves fans around the world.
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In 1985 Derek and his partner invited my wife and I to Wolves to watch (them beaten by) West Ham. They were on the start of the sticky slide but Doog still insisted in sitting in the front of the directors box to take all the stick. That evening we went to a hotel in Shifnal for dinner. We entered by the wrong door and found ourselves in a banqueting room full of people at a private function. Doog stood there and a voice asked him what was he looking for. I think I’ve come in the wrong door he said. They directed us to the right exit and to a man everyone in the room stood up and applauded him as he crossed the room. A superstar.
RIP. Derek.
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A TRUE WOLVES LEGEND R.I.P
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forget the anguish over the Bhattis without Doug adding his weight in setting it all up there would have been no wolves to support. for that alone he will always be idolised never mind the enjoyment he gave to all of us wolves fans and to the fans of those other teams he played for. Bully has the records and rightly so but Doug had the charisma he was Drogba,Eto, Henry and Shearer rolled into one but with personality and humility.I do not think we will see his like again
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met the doog after an albion game before he began his 8 week ban , i had a broken leg at the time and the doog signed it best wishes bob derek dougan,as a 10 year old i have never forgotten his kindness and will miss him as will every wolves fan
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My first match at Villa Park back in 1961-62 season, when The Doog scored the winner against Blackburn. He was always a hero after that, shaved head and all.
God bless you Derek from all at Villa Park.
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My family and I spent two weeks with him in Ibiza in 1970, following the World Cup where he’d been an ITV panellist. He was an amazingly knowledgeable and cultured man and was enormous fun to be around, especially as an awestruck football-mad eight year old. I’ll never forget trying to form a mad human pyramid in the swimming pool and him taking me and his son Alex rock pool fishing. We kept in touch, exchanging Xmas cards, for a few years, but eventually drifted. However, a couple of years ago, my Dad, not long before his own death ran into him in a Walsall pub. Doog, despite all his colourful experiences, instantly remembered everything, right down to the book my Mom had been reading, over 30 years earlier.
Condolences to all who loved him.
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I’m a 75 year old Wolves supporter since the age of seven.
I was priviledged to meet Derek on a few occasions, one being him showing me and my late father who was also a Wolves fan around Molineux.
He was a fine man and a fine person and as we all know a great footballer.
Thanks for the memories Derek
Ted Keightley Tamworth Staffs
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And what a legend he is. Thanks for many great memories, may god take care of you and look down on the wolves as you rest in th sky above Molinuex.
God bless & RIP Derek x
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The Doog had real star quality – a great footballer with swagger and showmanship. A rascal with a heart of gold ( and black ) Raised an awful lot of money for charity. You were a hero to so many. RIP big man. My thoughts are with his family and friends – they broke the mould when they made you Derek, a one-off who was one of ours.
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I remember seeing all of the Doog’s games at the Wolves and at one I was talking to a chap from Peterborough. He said he had followed the Doog no matter what team he played for. I guess that’s a great tribute….it was about supporting a great character, not the team he played for.
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Will be missed by all, R.I.P Sunshine!!
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Being just one of the thousands of people Doog touched with both his talents on the field and his warmness off leaves me deeply saddened by his passing, crying over the loss yet still giggling while remembering his antics. The man was genuine, the hero was genius, the memories irreplaceable.
“WHAT’S HIS NAME?”
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one to be added to the list of wolves legends great centerforward in is time will be sadly missed
r.i.p the doog
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Doog was “The Wolves” in the 60s/70s – a great player, entertainer and sportsman.
So many happy memories of Saturdays and mid week watching him display his talents.
A supporters footballer without a doubt. He lit up Molineuz with his presence.
Thanks for so many happy memories Doog. RIP
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Watched him many times from the North Bank, was there for his home debut against Hull, a never to be forgotten day made all the better thanks to a never to be forgotten player.
Gone but never forgotten. Condolences to his family.
Hey Doog
R.I.P
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Standing on the north bank,Waggy’s cross Doogs flick JR’s finish,quality. God bless Doog.
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R.I.P “The Doog” Whilst i was a young lad in the 70′s he took our class at the old wolves gym and showed me how to take a penaulty. how we could have done with him showing the lads that last season.
my thought go out to your family and friends.
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There is so much you could say about The Doog – showman, entertainer, rebel, gentleman but my over-riding memory on the pitch is the excitement generated by the very special, often almost psychic, relationship that he enjoyed with Waggy and John Richards. Football would be very much richer if the likes of Derek Dougan were playing today. R.I.P Doog, a true Wolves legend.
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As a now ageing north banker who never missed a match home or away watching the Wolves in the 70s and 80s all i can say is thanks for the great entertainment you gave us.One memory for me showed how much you were loved by the fans was when you were sent off against Everton,Molinuex erupted and it was close to a riot.
God Bless you and forever i will remember `Doog is King`
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Though the DOOG was before my time its always a sad time to lose a legend of a club. R.I.P Big man say hello to Billy for us all and have a drink with Bestie. Sleep well and ENJOY playing in gods 11 he is creating quite a squad now.
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The best £40,000 that the Wolves ever spent,always bearing in mind that it was a very different game back in those days!
He was good enough to phone me up once in response to a letter I wrote to him in his days as Chairman. I was surprised & delighted.
Thanks for the memories Doog!
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God bless you Doog,you are one of my all-time heroes,I’ll always remember your battles with big Jack Charlton-always a huge crowd puller in the 70′s.The game has lost one of it’s great characters and the memories of you will last forever.
Rest in peace,Doog.
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What a player what a wolfman from his debut in March 1967 he was the king of the north bank WHATS HIS NAME – DOUGAN WHATS HIS NAME DOUGAN!Never forget him all smile and raise your glasses to the King
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The Doog was a gentle man, a refined man, a writer, a speaker. He had so many attributes. I wrote to him when he retired to wish him well and enclosed a cutting of his first game for Pompey when he scored against the Wolves!!! Typical debut goal as usual. His letter( by return ) was eloquent and had the common touch! No bombast just the Doogan style and style it was both on and off the pitch; a style characterised by an intelligent passion for the game and people.
You will always be an Old Gold Derek!!
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Me and my mate Woody used to clean the Doog’s car at his house in Codsall. As others have said, he was always a true gentleman. He treated us like he’d known us all his life.
One day, I was standing in the centre of Codsall with some friends and a car pulled up next to us. The Doog rolled the window down and said “hi Nigel.” Made my day.
After a few beers, I’ve had many non-Wolves fans singing:
“Que sera, sera
For Dougan’s the king, the king
The King of the Wanderers’ Team
….And I used to clean his car”
Those were indeed the days, singing to Doog, Waggy, JR, Peter Knowles (who was everywhere), Hughie Curran, Frank Munro, Jimmy Mac, Derek Parkin, Mike Bailey, Phil Parkes, Alan, Alan Sunderland, Molly Malone, and on and on — and telling of the commitment of the players from the 70s is how many still live in the Wolverhampton area.
Perhaps we are on the verge of another team that plays with that spirit at the highest level. Let’s do it for the Doog next season.
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derek dougan was not just another wolves player neither was he just another member of the wolves board…….as far as i am concerned he was wolves.
may this gentleman and legend rest in peace.
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I was on the North Bank for his home debut against Hull and instantly found a new hero. Years later our paths crossed through my work and we laughed, we argued, we fell out, we kissed and made up, we drank and recalled his great and not-so-good days at Molineux. He was opinionated, pompous, frustrating, charming, arrogant and generous all at the same time. There was never a dull moment. I will miss him.
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Forever in our memorie’s!A TRUE LEGEND!R.i.p
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To the Doog .
Your plastic badge was sewn on my school anorack . I hand painted ny gold plastic ‘Doog’ from Esso? in Old Gold. I made a sock and cotton reel puppet of you with a black wool moustache and hair. Your Typhoo tea photo is still on my shelf . My dad took me to Wembley in 74 . I was in the South bank when you joined the fans to watch. I saw your debut for Kettering abandoned in the fog . You were my Hero .
R.I.P.- You can wear that sash now .
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Geoff Newbound said:
Favourite memory, Wembley, League cup final. Huge banner in our end of the ground.
“PREPARE TO MEET THY DOOG”
I stood behind that banner with my Dad. Little did I know that thirty years later I would meet the bloke who mdae it.
RIP Doog – gone but never forgotten. Thanks for the memories, Waggy crosses, Doog nods it down, King John slots it home.
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‘DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGGGG!!’
yet another legend gone….R.I.P
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A truly sad event. He lit up the football field with his subtle genius and immense personality.I used to enjoy his encounters at club & international level with Mike England of Spurs & Wales – the Doog won EVERY time.Let’s hear no silence but instead a minutes round of applause to celebrate his life and dedication to Wolves’ cause.Thanks for some great memories and I hope the book of condolence helps ,albeit in a very small way, to ease the grief of his partner and family.
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I remember his first game against Hull City. A great match, with Doog scoring that one where he back heeled the ball, back over his head with oone foot and then volleyed it in with the other foot! It was shown that night on MOTD for all footie fans to savour. He called it the ‘luck of the Irish!’. With John Richards he formed one of the most lethal partnerships in football.
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So many talking points and stick-out memories of The Doog, on and off the field. Football’s first ‘skinhead’- set an almighty trend there. Playing with his shirt out of his shorts – others followed. Playing with socks rolled down – and people copied that. Leading out Northern Ireland, with the great George Best a respectful step behind him. That great TV moment in the studio, sat next to Brian Clough covering the World Cup qualifier against Poland. His testimonial game, carried off down the tunnel at the end, on the shoulders of the fans. The word Icon does no justice.
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As a Wolves Fan, my early teens caught the end of his career with Wolves, partnering the strike force with john richards.
It was a pleasure to watch such a talented footballer, scoring and providing the goals for the mighty wolves.
We definitely have lost not just a Wolves, but one of the Great Football Legends to grace the English Club and Northern Ireland National teams.
God Bless you “THE DOOG” R.I.P
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A great player and sadly missed. Forget the minute’s silence. Have a minute’s applause and cheers – it’s what he created every time he played.
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A boyhood hero. I saw him hit the hat-trick on his debut and worshipped him from then on. A great footballer who’s memory I will cherish. God bless yer Derek.
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Am still upset now, having heard the sad news of the Doogs passing yesterday. It feels like only yesterday i was watching him light up the mol with his skills and pure charisma. So many great memories but my fave has to be Wolves 5 Coventry 2. The Doog scored 2 and set up all king Johns 3 goals, what a player, and a true legend. Thanks for givving so much to the wolves RIP
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A true legend in every sense of the word who will be sadly missed by the Wolves supporters. Had the pleasure of meeting him once, and he was a true gent.
Still remember him as one the first to shave his head whilst playing.
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The Doog was a true star. I’m in shock! I saw his home debut against Hull City from the Kid’s Enclosure & he scored a Hat Trick – right foot, left foot, header. He had the ability to ‘hang’ in the air. A character & a great player in the history of our wonderful club! Thanks for the memories Doog!
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Thanks for the memories you were my hero and allways will be God bless you Doog R.I.P. mac.
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With his never-say-die attitude, his team spirit and his untiring work ethic, the Doog would have fitted well into todays Wolves team.
If he was playing today he would have been paid very well like alot of todays “premiership stars”. But do you know what? He would still have a great affinity to the fans, still believe himself to be an entertainer and he would still play with a smile on his face.
The ‘premiership stars’ of today could learn an awful lot!
God bless Doog
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How sad I was to read, here in Florida, of the passing of “The Doog” – I had the privilege of watching him and John Richards play absolutelu magic football – thanks for the memories.
Condolences to his family
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A gentleman and legend of the highest order.He found his spiritual football home at Molineux and gave us many years of great goals and entertainment.He will be up there in heaven now – getting on the end of George Bests crosses.Rest in peace Derek, thanks for the fabulous memories.
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I remember as an 8 year old watching Match of the Day on a television at the then Hobsons club on the Stafford Road. It was the Doog’s debut against Hull when he scored a hat trick, he was my first sporting hero.
Also remember him coming to our school to talk to us about his life as a footballer, moments that will never be forgotten.
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I had got used to hearing of great Wolves players of my parents era passing away – but the passing of my boyhood hero has left me totally numb. I have so many great memories watching “The Doog” from the South Bank with my brothers and dad – it’s hard to pick one but I remember him smashing the ball past Alex Stepney of Man Utd. Their team contained the likes of Charlton and Best but Doog and co. took them to the cleaners – Great Days !!! R.I.P Doog
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Fell in love with The Wolves in the early 70′s. I have memories of him scoring for us against The Arsenal in a 5-1 thrashing of them, in a blizzard at The Mol on Match of the Day! He was always a favourite with the commentators as well as the fans. I feel genuinely sad knowing he’s gone.
It’s a term over-used nowadays but he truly is a legend.
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First saw Derek play for Aston Villa first game of the 61/62 season v Everton at Goodison Park 19/8/61 Yul Bryner hair cut et al,and just fell head over heals in love with him (was an impressionable 14 year old at the time),I followed his career with great interest therafter and was overjoyed when he signed for one of my favorite clubs Wolves.I saw most of his games while he was at Molineux .And i have been collecting Memo re him since this era.Over the past three or four seasons have attended a lot of home games with my youngest son (17)in the hope of meeting The “doog”.But we never did.Thanks for them great memories of the 60s.
Will love you allways.
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Derek Dougan was not only a top class player but also a true gentleman with a heart of gold who officiated a Charity event for me to drive around the uk coastline in a Batmobile for cancer research 20+ years ago & never had a penny for his time, he has a place in my heart for ever,god bless you & my condolences to your family
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Thanks for the brilliant memories watching from the south bank as a kid. Simply the best. RIP, sadly missed.
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DOOG ,THANKS FOR MY BOYHOOD MEMORIES OF A GREAT PLAYER..GOD BLESS….R..I..P…
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We both joined the club in 67, The Doog as a player and my first game as a supporter, have been ever since. What a partnership with King John, memories of Europe and the League Cup in the 70′s. Can’t forget that winning goal against Leeds that gave Cloughie and Derby the title. Another statue outside the ground ?
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great player,great man,great loss,sadly missed condolences to his family R.I.P.DOOG.
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I remember my father taking me to the ground as a child not on a match day and doog was there and he stopped to have a few words with us. such a gentleman. RIP you will never be forgotten.
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doog was a molineux legend R.I.P.
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“Beware of the Doog” Great striker, made as many goals as he scored. This man went out onto the pitch every week to entertain the fans he was a true wolves legend.
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After `The Doog`was banned for those 8 weeks, his first game back was a night match at Bournemouth, may even have been a testimonial game. Back then I was a student and I drove from Wolverhampton with 3 other Wolves fans in my old Standard 8, to see my hero back in action.
Today I`m 56 years old – and I`d make the same journey tomorrow. For me ” Doog Is King” forever. RIP.
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superb player will be missed by all fans
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Never got to see the ‘Doog’ play but as we all know he was a fantastic footballer who was class at the Wolves.
RIP!
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a true legend great player.played in the era when i started supporting the wolves i have some great boyhood memorys on the southbank of the doog and john richards.rest in peace doog gone but will never be forgotton.
godbless.
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my hero as a youngster. god bless.long live the DOOG.
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will never forget watching doog and jr from the north bank RIP Big Man
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phil parks to mike bailey on to kenny hibbit down the left to waggy,waggy gets to the line and cross,s onto the doogs head and into the net. oh them was the days thanks derek happy days.
you were the best rip
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Along with John Richards, the Doog was my boyhood hero, when I first got interested in football and Wolves. I had a number 10 sewn onto the back of my very first Wolves shirt when I was six, and I met him once, the year he retired (1975)when he gave me a signed testimonial brochure, which I still have. To me he always had time for the fans, thanks for the great memories Doog RIP.
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Derek Dougan was a childhood hero and remained my hero into adulthood. No other player has had such charisma, and such a strong bond with the Molineux fans.
He was greatly underrated in the air I remember him lobbing over Banks at the south Bank end. His best goal for me was his last hit with his wrong foot from 35 yards away at Middlesboro.
No one was more distraut than he with what the Bhattis did to the Wolves and yet it was he who had to walk away with his reputation in tatters and name tarnished.
But Wolves would not be here without his 11th hour rescue package we should all remember that.
For me though on th pitch he was a God, a hero, a true Wolves icon.
Thanks for the memories Doog. RIP
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Gave exciting memories to thousands a real star from the old days of football.
RIP a real hero.
Barri de Bechi
Nobile di Firenze
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Wolves Legends Never Die, They Become More Golden!
Que Sera Sera,
For Dougan is King is King,
King of the Wanderers team,
Derek Dougan Dougan
God Bless The Doog.
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Very sad news he was my all time favourite whilst still watching Wolves to this day no one could replace the Doog
RIP great man we will never see your likes again.
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One of the 1st games back in Div 1 at Craven Cottage .I swear he headed the ball in from ABOVE the crossbar.Also those in a row hat-tricks he was the best and despite living in West London i never let anyone forget it!Surely there should be a video/tv/dvd tribute somewhere?Celebrate the Doog he was so good.
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THE DOOG what a player what a man what a legend.RIP
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As a Southend United supporter, i just like to say another great legend gone, i only ever saw him on t v , but he was great to watch .cheers you will not be forgotten.
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i named my first son after the great man ,what more need be said ,R I P THE KING
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A sad time for the club,family and friends…………we all have our memories and these will last forever.
God bless Doog……forever Wolves.
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The Doog – for me, simply the most exciting Wolves player ever. As a schoolboy I watched in awe as he powered home headers from Waggy’s pinpoint crosses, and so began my lifetime love affair with Wolves. Goalden memories of the star of a golden era. Those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end. And they won’t because they’ll always be alive in my memory.God bless – you’ll always be king at Molineux.
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i never saw the great man play as i was too young but i saw alot of him on videos,i just wish we had a player of his stature at the club today.
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Doog the man who got me supporting wolves all those years ago. god bless you
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One of our many memories is of Doog standing with fans in the North Bank on the opening match of the 82/3 season against Blackburn.
You were worshipped by many and your name will live on.
RIP “The Doog”.
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Worshipped the Doog from the Northbank as a lad, will be sadly missed by everyone!!
Thanks for the memories Doog – Wolves legend
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I was a 13 year old kid when the Doog came to the Molineux. 7 years later I proudly helped my mate Bob Adams hold aloft the ‘Prepare to meet thy Doog’ banner at Wembley. .
Great footballers need skill. Great men need charisma.
The Doog had both.
Everyone needs to look back on their boyhood hero with pride – I do.
RIP
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even though iam from rhyl in north wales iwould travel to wolves just to see the great man play iwas absolutly mesmerise by him my ultermate hero ill never forget him god bless big fellow r.i.p
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my first visit to molenux 1967- wolves v leeds utd – a tall gangly irishman waltzed thru a leeds defence only to be brought down by billy bremener just to right of goal south bank end (penalty )- it was the doog & i was instantly hooked!!!
boyhood hero , i still have a poster of him from my pre teenage years, RIP THE DOOG
na na na nan nan na
nan an nan na
HEY DOOG
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A true Wolves Legend and my boyhood footballing hero. Thanks for some great memories, that goal you scored against Leeds in 1972 on the last day of the season when I was packed into the North Bank I will never forget.
Rest in Peace and God Bless you.
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For us older fans this feels like a member of the family has passed away. The sense of joy and expectation watching the team warm up at the north bank end, with the Doog waving to us as we chanted his name can never be forgotten. Dougan and Richards were fabulous. Long live the legend.
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We love you doog.Your a legend.I will never forget you and when you died it was a really sad day for all wolves fans. RIP doog WWFC forever
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A hero to me when I was a kid & always will be.
A sad loss who will be sorely missed.
Goodbye Doog, thanks for the memories.
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Memories of The Doog will forever be etched on my heart. Some great goals and trickery left us in the North Bank cheering for more. I remember waiting outside the players entrance aged around 13-14 and patting him on the back – never washed that hand for at least a week! A Leader on the pitch and the spirit of Wolves for many years. God bless you and Rest in Peace my friend.
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Thanks for the memories.A true great.Still remember the Leeds match like it was yesterday as probably most of the 53000 plus crowd do.
RIP
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You only have to read all these comments to see what a legend the
guy was.Not many players this day and age would create the same
responses. God bless you DOOG you gave me so many happy memories.
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I have shed a tears reading these condolences, “Whats his name? DOUGAN,
and again DOUGAN”. A great and Good man, my footballing family all loved him, its funny its not the goals I think about, but the way he used to take the ball into the corner and make the opponant give away a corner instead of a throwin. I met him a few times and he always had time to make me feel special. I wish his rels well. Alex King, Melbourne, Oz
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I had the privilege to see Derek play many times, notably at the 74 league cup final, and when he was sent off against Everton. (A great game even though we lost). My memory of Doog comes from a story my uncle told me. He was at molineux one saturday when he noticed two fans with blue and white scarves. As the away team were in red he asked, are you at the wrong game? No they replied, we are Leicester fans weve come to watch the Doog, we miss him. enough said
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Saw and met this great man only once.
He’d just saved Wolves at the 11th hour from going out of business and it was a home match.
He moved through the crowd not stopping from the old Waterloo Road Stand to the South Bank to where I stood with my Dad, his mate and one of my mates.
He stopped and stood next to us, chatting for a good 10 minutes – we were one of the few Asians who went to every home Match.
He TRULY was a man of ALL the people.
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when i heard that Derek Dougan died i took a while to think about a wolves legend and his place in history .I never got to see him play or met him, but i know what he meant to my football club its a massive shame but im sure after his death we can have a group of lads that can go to some way of being as much a wolves legend. Thanks for being part of our club
Tomo-(Orlando, Florida)
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RIP Derek Dougan “The Doog” !
You were my first footballing hero at the Molineux, at age 12 when I got my first Wolves Shirt, my Mom made a No 10 and stitched it on the back.
I hope that in our current class of 2007/08, the Doog would have seen some of the “spirit” and love of the Old Gold n Black, from that famous team of the early 70′s, did. I hope that our present day hero’s embrace the hard working principles that the Doog showed us, back then
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What a great player and loved by the Wolves fans, Saw you score against Leeds at Molineux
1972. A true gentleman and sportsman.
RIP.
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Wanderers was on ‘Match of the Day’, the Doog gets an inch perfect pass, dribbles as only he could with them long spidery legs, gets himself into a perfect goal scoring position, then treads on the bloody ball and falls over! Oh Derek I shall miss you so much, goodnight and God bless big man.
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RIP
Wolves Legend
The South Bank
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I never saw him play (except in the league cup final DVD) but his was a name mentioned in our house when talking about the great players of Wolves. My dad loved him, always talked about him fondly and of all the great players we list as the legends of Wolves the Doog is first on the list every time – a true lengend.
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a true legend..waggy richards and the doog…what a trio !!we will miss you … all best wishes to his family
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I remember the Doog & JR attacking the Wolves fans end at Crystal Palace. They flew at our end, interweaving with each other, swapping positions. They knew exactly where the other was. The defenders did not have a clue what was going on – totally turnd inside out! Scared the hell out of me! God only knows what it did to those Palace defenders!!! LOL
RIP Doog
Geoff
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THANKS FOR ALL THE FABULOUS MEMORIES
ONE OF THE ALL TIME WOLVES GREATS
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A true legend.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Gone but never to be forgotten.
RIP Doog!
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Gods Centreforward
THE DOOG
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In the days we are now full of hype and players who value pose and dosh, here has died a man who was full of genuineness. He was full of talent, and a great human being.
I first saw in when he played for Aston Vanilla, but it was only for Wolves that he ever became what he could be. I am really sad but full of the beauty he brought to our club. Words can never say enough about his contributions.
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to all the little fans.if it wasnt for the doog molinuex would be a supermarket now and there wouldnt have been anything for sir jack to resurrect.doog put his heart in the club .its missing something.drink to him tonight.guiness would be suitable
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deepest sympathy to all who had the privlidge to know a lengend, god bless you alexander xxx
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Many players are given the great title, few are deserved……….Alexander Derek Dougan was “Great” our hero on the pitch. Thank you for richly adding to my growing up boyhood memories
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Derek you provided so many wonderful memories thankyou for that,you are now with your pal bestie, god bless.
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no words can say how much you meant to us. a great man who will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Doog.
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Alongside JR & Waggy he was my boyhood hero too! But if anyone influenced me in my footballing career, other than my old man, it was The Doog. God bless Derek RIP
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Thanks for all the memories and everything you did for the club and the people you loved! RIP
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DOOG WAS A TRUE HERO HE WAS A GOD TO THE SOUTH BANK HE HAD A UNIQUE ABILITY TO MAKE YOU LAUGH ONE MINUTE AND GASP THE NEXT HE CONNECTED WITH SUPPORTERS LIKE NO ONE BEFORE OR SINCE VERY SADLY MISSED
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My dad took me to Wolves at the age of 7, I was a regular in either the South Bank or Waterloo Rd stand. Wherever I was the Doog sent tingles down my spine. He was electric with charisma, what a great player. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and those who had the pleasure of seeing him play
RIP Derek
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Doog was a hero and a great striker for the wolves in the late 60s and early 70s. I watched him many times and he always gave his all. Thanks for the memories big man.
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The memories of watching The Doog from the kids penn in the North Bank will live with me forever.His passing is a sad loss to the world of football.
RIP Doog…You will never be forgotten.
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What a great character he was, and what a great privilege it was to live in W’ton at the time and watch that team. Whatever happened afterwards, The Doog deserves a permanent memorial – he was one of Wolves’ true greats.
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respected by all fooball fans who ever saw him play because he was genuine in everything he did on and off the pitch , proud to be a 70s wolves fan RIP DD
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What a bostin bloke & footballer
God Bless
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I was fortunate and honoured to see every home match The Doog played for Wolves and knew right from his home debut against Hull that he was a truly special player.
As Doog was a great man of the fans, I have long remembered with great affection and a smile, his raised fist towards The North Bank when the team ran out onto the pitch. This occurred at every home match that he played in.
The love our fans had for the Doog, in return for what he gave us had no boundaries and never will.
Thank you Doog. You will never be forgotten. Godbless.
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A great player and a great servant to the club.We’re all going to miss you Doog.
kiwi wolf
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The Doog, my girlhood hero. Thank you for the heart and soul you put into your play. Thank you for all the smiles and the happiness you brought to me.
May you rest in peace.
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Doog,
Your type of player I am afraid will never grace the Football fields of professional football again in this country. A credit to Wolves & Northern Ireland.
RIP Doog
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Doog had a great passion for football and for Wolverhampton Wanderers, a fantastic footballer who ‘wore his heart on his sleeve’. Larger than life. If he had been the strike partner for Stevie Bull I think Bully would have scored nearer 500 goals for the club!
God bless Doog
R.I.P
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“I’d walk a million miles for one of your smiles my DOUGAN”every wolves fan would gladly have done that,the DOOG my hero RIP.
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I’m a Baggie but I had the greatest respect for the Doog.The biggest compliment I can pay is to say in my view he was up there with Big Jeff.
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I was a boy of 5 when I started supporting Wolves back in 1967, and some of my earliest memories are of players like Mike Bailey, Dave Wagstaff, and of course The Doog. In the early 1970s we had quite a good team, which on the whole changed very little, unlike today. This era gave me my hero’s. Seeing John Richards and Derek Dougan play together was magic, no partnership at Molineux has quite matched up since.
As I write these words I have tears in my eyes, the time has come when one of my hero’s has gone, and I feel great sadness and pain. Derek is a real legend at Wolves and a lasting tribute should be bestowed upon him.
I am proud to have seen him play, and I am proud he was one of ours. God bless you Derek Dougan, may you have eternal happiness.
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As a longtime Wolves fan, my favorite moments are when the Doog and Richards played together. He was a total fun player and greatly underrated.
I will never forget the time when he scored the goal that stopped Leeds United winning the First Division title ( Bremner and Co had just missed out on the FA Cup).
I was behind the goal that night when Dougan was played through on the floor and he ran almost half the field and buried the ball – all the fans were doubting he could manage it especially as he was famous for using his head rather than his feet!!! The place went beserk!!!
A great player and entertainer – too few players today can emulate his approach to the game. My heartfelt sorrow and best wishes to his family.
Mike Pearson
Tampa, Florida USA
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I never saw the Doog play but he is a Wolves legend… RIP Doog.. a great loss…
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What can I say? Doog is King. Thanks for the memories – we will never forget you.
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Being just one of the thousands of people Doog touched with both his talents on the field and his warmness off leaves me deeply saddened by his passing, crying over the loss yet still giggling while remembering his antics. The man was genuine, the hero was genius, the memories irreplaceable.
“WHAT’S HIS NAME?”
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I do not know why! but after reading the sad news and comments I’m sitting here with my eyes full of tears, with my beliefs of life i should know better
My life is richer because Doog was part of it. Miss you big feller see you in heaven.
If ever we needed reason to do well this season this is it!
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A true fans player and wolves legend.
RIP Doog
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My first footballing hero. What character. I still cherish his autograph now from years ago. RIP the DOOG.
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On the pitch: A great showman! Full of vision! Deft! Dazzling! Magic! Effective!
Off the field: Full of humour and good intentions! Wonderful rapport with almost everyone!
Have a ball in the Super Stadium in the sky, Doog!
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Nobody ever remembers what you did or what you said, but people never forget how you made them feel. Derek was a man of enormous character who inspired not just his team but people right around the world. He made us feel so good and so proud to be Wolves supporters. Here’s a toast to you Derek from your fans in Ontario.
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Our great Derek Dougan is gone
But don’t look forlorn;
cause he is in heaven
playing football with the legends
God bless you my man
We look forward to see you then.
Amen
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one of the true greats rip the doog
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You will always be remembered.
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Great Nights In the Dog and Gun Tettenhall. Visited me in my shop two weeks ago just to say hello. Anyone who really knew him will know that underneath the brashness was a heart of gold RIP Derek, Say hello to Jeff for me. From WBA Fan
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I shed a tear for one of my boyhood heroes. When I played as a kid, I was The Doog.
Billy Wright, Derek Dougan, Steve Bull these were the players that made us Wolves fans, the best fans in the Midlands.
You were a good man, we will remember you. We need a lasting tribute to the man.
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R.I.P
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When the Doog almost died in 1998, I sent a get well card, speculatively, to Belfast. In it I reminded him of the FA Cup tie against Coventry, when the curious Steve Kindon, blasted the ball into his head in the warm up. Doog had said, after the match, that when he flicked on the ball for John Richards to score, he actually saw 2 balls,as a result of SK’s pre match ‘warmer’. Mercifully, he chose the right one.
Doog replied, during his recovery,with a hand made card. In it he supplied a poem on Life. I don’t know if it was his own or something, that one of you would recognise. Anyhow the last verse, reads as thus:
Life’s battles don’t always go
To the stronger or faster man
But soon or late the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can
So the Doog: footballer par excellence, showman, and Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Philosophy.
As an atheist I have no belief that he has gone anywhere, but, my goodness, see how he rests in all of us, who comment here.
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I too share many of the memories of The Doog that have been shared – but my lasting memory of him is his skill at flicking the ball on to others, and his ability at taking defenders in order to create space for others. The two who benefitted most from this were John Richards and Hughie Curran. Both became internationals thanks to Derek Dougan.
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Personally I never saw ‘The doog’ play but I have a little story here which just goes to show how much he meant to my dad – This was just in the middle of the years where Bully was in his pomp (not exactly sure when) when the Doog made a personal apperance at the Rough Hills Tavern in Parkfields (now closed). Everyone was Bully mad (as was I and still am) but my dad a grown man in his 40′s got on his hands and kness and kissed his feet and stated “Doog, Your still the king”. This is a true story which highlights how much the big man meant to us.
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RIP DOOG, what a STAR!! You were my hero during the whole of your time at The Mighty Wolves!
My first memory of you though was when you played for Blackburn against us in the 1960 Cup Final.
Watched the match @ home in Pocklington, East Yorkshire & remember the announcement that you had submitted a transfer request on the day of the final & had your head shaved for the game ! What a character ! Also remember when you got the 2 month ban, which we all thought was unjust because you were THE DOOG & should be forgiven any misdemeanours !!
Thanks for all the memories, wonderful goals AND jubilant celebrations in your inimitable style !!
Elvis Wolf (now living in Hampshire)
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The ‘Doog’a TRUE legend.
my most abiding memory is standing in the old enclosure watching the Wolves train during school holidays. The Doog would ALWAYS take time out to come over talk to us and sign auotographs ensuring they were dedicated to us personally.
R.I.P
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The first I knew of The Doog was when he took over as Chairman. I was a 10 year old boy living in a non-Wolves supporting family, in Chester. I sent him a a letter boldly asking for some autographs from the team who I had supported since the age of 3. Derek not only personally wrote back a delightful letter, he also sent me a Wolves calander, and various other memorabillia and appologised for not having the entire team’s autographs but did include a couple of my favourites. I wrote back and enclosed a small gift (a minature book of Wolves player pictures, containing his) and he again wrote back to me thanking me for the gift. Incredible. What a great man.
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The Doog was the reason i started following the wolves ,he was a rogue,a gent,a villain but most of all wolves through and through,god bless you Doog,the south bank wo`nt feel the same anymore.
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The Doog,simply the best
R.I.P Big Man
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As a youth the “Doog” was my hero. I saw his debut at Plymouth and who will forget the hat trick on his home debut v. Hull, especially the overhead flick and volley for the third goal.
Doog you will always be in my memory, and in common with many other Wolves fans you are a major part of our lives.
Deepest sympathy to the Dougan family.
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My hero and a caring man.
La la la la la la la,la la la la Hey Doog
Lets all drink to the life of the Doog
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As a group of teenagers we all signed a letter asking for Derek’s autograph and posted it the Molineux. Three days latter a letter arrived back with five pieces of paper inside personally signed by Derek.
A Star and a Gentleman.
Deepest sympathy to all the family
R.I.P Derek.
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Ive never seen the Doog play myself but I can understand, more from the reaction to his death then anything else how much he meant to this club, only a legend could have such a profound impact.
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The Doog was one of the last great characters in a world that is increasingly without colour or soul. Let us celebrate the life of a man who dared to be different and in so doing touched the lives of so many. May I offer my condolences to Derek’s family and close friends since the depth of their loss must be enormous.
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My greatest memory is of the lethal partnership between Doog and Richards, and seeing them finish off Man United at old Trafford with my dad. The image of The Doog saluting the travelling Wolves crowd when we scored, with that fist in the air, is still clear to this day. I can’t recall exact dates, but it must have been the very early seventies. Thanks for the memory
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I never had the chance to see The Doog play! But i did meet him some 30 years ago when i was 10! He was a legend and character to me then and always will be! God Bless Doog!!
Come on Wolves let’s do it for Doog this season!!
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if only every player who put on a gold shirt was half as proud as you were we would be flying even higher r.i.p doog north bank
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YOU WERE MY BOYHOOD HERO, I WILL ALWAYS HAVE HAPPY MEMORIES OF TIMES ON THE NORTH BANK WATCHING YOU PLAY AND SCORING THOSE GREAT GOALS. REST IN PEACE BIG MAN, GOD BLESS.
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Many happy memories of watching the doog from the north bank me and my mate bernadette idolised hi m I only saw him last friday he came into the shop where i work what a gentleman . RIP
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you were my boyhood hero, i will always have happy memories of times on the north bank watching you play and scoring great goals. rest in peace big man, god bless.
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My memories of the Doog was his raport with the fans he always found time for us such a great player and human being you will be sadly missed wish there were more like you now
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Can only just remember this guy wholeapt higher than anything I could remember…& anything I’m ever likely to encounter. I just wish I could share all these vivd memories that people have of Him.
Its obvious the DOOG had an affect on everyone He met..on & off the pitch & My closest encounter was when He came to pick up Arthur Richards My next door neighbour before a game when the DOUG was Kettering manager.
I’ll always remember how I sttod in amazement of this legend & His luxury car that he had whilst Manager of Kettering….a VW Beetle….GOLD bodywork with black squares running along the bottom of the doors.
Its obvious with the passing of such greats over the past few years, Astle, Best & now the DOUG amongst others…..I just know that My love for footie will grow when My time comes to hopefuly join the great man, can you imagine the team that now plays in heaven…each player with the word TRUE GOD above their number.
Thanks for the memories big man…Ill go watch the dvd/video footage I have with you in it & mourn the day you decided to hang up your boots.
I’ll be first inline when they start advertising the seaon tickets for DOUG’s first game.
Condolences & best wishes to His family…& thanks for the sweets that you gave Us when you saw Us admiring your Wolves Wagon….
Forever Gold n Black,
Mick.
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Steve I too was at that match. Irreplaceable. My recollection-it was a January match, after a friend had driven us up the M6 like a crazy head, in the fog.
Dougan like a beacon in the murk. Today Dougan like a flame in all our hearts.
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The first king of Molineux.My deepest regards go to all your family and friends.It is a sad time for all of us but remember the good times that Derek gave us all.I will always remember the man with his arms aloft in front of the North Bank. I cannot pick out any special memories as all of them are special to me.
God Bless this very special man.
R.I.P the one and only Doog.
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Growing up in Codsall, it was always a thrill to see the Doog about – he always had time to say hello and even made appearances at my old primary school fete. Although I was too young to appreciate his soccer skills, he was then and will always be a legend. Whenever he is mentioned, I will always be able to say that he used to live at the end of my old street – what an honour. Rest in peace.
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Ican still remember the hat trick against hull my first wolves hero arrived that day.You always played for the fans always made the game fun.I could’nt wait to get home from games score goals in the garden and celebrate shouting your name.Thanks for the memories like the rest of you will be forever WOLVES.
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My first real hero. I can still hear the chants – “I’d walk a million miles for one of your smiles, my DOUGAN” and the Doog would look at the North Bank and smile for us.
“Doog, Doog, Doog” we’d chant, and he’d respond by raising his fist in tune.
A lone voice in the North Bank would shout out “What’s His Name?” and hundreds of North Bankers would respond “DOUGAN”; “What’s His Name?” – “DOUGAN”: “What’s His Name?” – “DOUGAN”. Even now if any says the phrase “What’s his name?”, I automatically respond “DOUGAN” and they look at me puzzled. Maybe they never had the pleasure of seeing the great man in action.
So many memories, his home debut hat-trick v Hull (I’ve got the goals on video, his third goal was unbelievable), his last minute equaliser at Millwall when he was attacked by a Millwall fan, 9 goals in 11 games at the end of the season including 2 goals in the 4-1 win v Bury to clinch promotion. I still have the newspaper headlines ‘ Wolves back and Dougan is the toast’, ‘Promotion for Wolves, Superb Dougan cracks two in 4-1 win’, scoring Wolves’ opening goal in the top division v Fulham away, his sending off against Everton in 1969 by ref Keith Walker, his 9 goals in the UEFA Cup campaign of 1971/2, his 200th career league goal v Man Utd in 1972, the League Cup Final of 1974, his final game as sub against Leeds on 26 April 1975, his testimonial on 20 October 1975 against a Don Revie XI.
“His name is Derek Dougan and from Leicester he did come, to play for Ronnie Allen’s team back in division one, and if you come to Molineux you’ll always hear the cry, we are the best team in the land and no-one can deny” (plus other variations!!) – to the tune of Macnamara’s Band.
Rest in peace Doog, you were one of the best and you will never be forgotten by the North Bank faithful
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The most charismatic player ever to pull on a Wolves top.He had a wonderful rappport with the Wolves fans and i remember him very often standing behind the goals encouraging the fans to turn up the volume,just like someone conducting an orchestra.
God bless you DOOG.
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As a 5year old living in West Wales in 1973 I was lucky enough to be taken to watch Wolves play.The DOOG instantly became my hero and my obsession with the club continues to this day.Wolves legend DEREK DOUGAN RIP.
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RIP DOOG
I,d walk a million miles for one of your smiles,my Doooogan.
What a legend.Memories from the North Bank.
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A true sportsman, showman and gentleman. The world is poorer for your passing but richer for your existence. RIP Derek.
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The Doog was one of the best but his spirit will always live on at molineux.Deepest sympathy to the family.R.I.P Derek
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Born a Wolves supporter, my initiation into the football world was watching Doog, Richards and Waggy from the North Bank. Brilliant memories of what was my Wolves Glory Days.
Not because we won everything, but they were fun, entertaining and Doog would always do the unexpected.
Thanks Derek for the wonderful memories.
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Derek,
You will be missed by all, thousands of Wolves and Soccer fans everywhere, and anyone who knew you, I spent many great hours in your company, driving you to leeds for TV work, and going to games, and I know that you you always loved the Wolves, and I know you will be taking a tot with Mr Chairman {John Ireland} and Bill Hancock, keep a stool by the bar for me as I plan to join you one day.
Rest in peace my True friend
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i remember going to my first wolves match at the age of 10 in 69.. i watched the doog with wonder
great man..great footballer.
R.I.P
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i am only 18 but my dad who is 55 and now has alzeihmars remebered who derek dougan was and to me thats shows what he ment to my dad concidering he cant remeber my name (his son)!! My dad had many memories of you and you made him smile so i thank you for that!! My dad didn’t shut up about u when i was little You must of been special!!
R.I.P You are a legend!!
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as a child on the playground playing in a game of twenty aside, wenever you got the ball to your foot you were always “THE DOOG”… One can’t spell the word
LEGEND large enough in my personal opinion R.I.P.
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derek dougan dougan
he is the kings of kings
the king of the wanderers team
derek dougan dougan
tune of que sera
lets make the watford game a tribute to him!! he wouldnt want a minute silence he would want 28 000 wolves fans singing there hearts out for wolverhampton wanderers!!!
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I would like to pay tribute to Derek Dougan ( Doog ) who was my close friend
for over 40 years.Rarely in life do we meet a person who has such a big impact
on the things we do and the course we take but Doog made that impact on me.
We first met in his early playing days back in 1963.In all the years since
then we have had the most fantastic times and the memorises are priceless,we
also had bad times when two very strong personalitys clashed but still our
friendship endured.We could go for a few years without contact but we both
knew that the other was always there and for me he will always be there
because nothing can take away my memories.
The days ahead will be hard for myself and his friends and fans but at least
we were witness to his very real talent as a footballer and his strong will
and determination when faced with things he felt passionate about.
Now from the bottom of my heart I would to say Doog god bless and in the words
of the football anthem YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE.
Arthur Lewis ( Tenerife )
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It makes our family very pleased to hear all the tributes to my uncle, Derek Dougan. However, I would have thought that given all he did to improve the position of footballers, (indeed his contribution has only been overshadowed by the likes of Bosman) more of today’s players might have taken time to pay tribute to a true great.
Gob bless Uncle Derek, at least you’ll be able to kick a ball about with Bestie again.
From John Dougan Baxter
Merton College, Oxford University
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I’m too young to have seen the Doog in his playing days. I do remember, though, the huge esteem that the Wolves fans held for him some several years after his retirement. This was signified in our grim relegation season of 1981-82 when a number of home matches were marked by the chant from the South Bank: “Bring back our Dougan to us.”
Of course, come back he did, the proverbial knight in shining armour and suddenly the gloom was lifted at Molineux with a promotion the following season. We all know now that the story didn’t have a happy ending and this unfortunately, for some, blemished the reputation of the Doog in his adopted home city.
However, it’s not necessary to dwell upon that particular period and it plainly doesn’t detract from the fact that, during his Wolves career, the big man gave his all for the Gold and Black, his love for the club and the fans clear. It was for that, the Doog’s natural showmanship and, of course, his goalscoring and prolific partnership with John Richards that earned Doog the adoration of the Molineux masses. It’s also why this is such a sad moment: the passing of another Wolves legend, an icon in name and deed, a warm-spirited man and someone who brought a great deal of much-need colour into the world. Let’s hope Wolves acknowledge these facts in a fitting and lasting tribute.
Waggy, Richards and THE DOOG. Those were the days, my friend
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THANK YOU DOOG FOR BEING A TRUE MOLINEUX LEGEND . WHAT GREAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE CLUB. REST IN PIECE THE MOLINEUX FAITHFUL, YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED.
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The Doog was a fantastic guy. Wolves through and through and rightly crowned the “King” even long after he left the club. I last spoke to him at the Middlesborough away match in the Premiership. As ever, he came over to the fans behind the goal and shook our hands at half time. We chuckled that he would have scored all the headers that Iversen missed in the first half. I was also in the North Bank for his last game against Leeds on the last day of the season in the 1970s. The crowd sang “Hey Doog” to the tune of “Hey Jude” for the whole game. With the right backers his Chairmanship would have been as successful as his playing career. Even then he was in the South Bank with the fans. I propose that Jez Moxey honours the great man in some way. Perhaps a part of the ground named after him or even another statue. We shall never forget the mighty Doog.
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An absolute hero, great footballer, showman and gentleman. We shall never see his kind again in the cynical world of football. God bless the Doog.
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The Doog, king of Molineux before Bully. That forward line that won promotion in ’67. Waggy on the wing, Knowles & Hunt scoring freely & The Doog as spearhead. He was the best & loved the club. RIP & thanks.
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Its of a centre forward this story i will tell.His name was Derek Dougan and in Ireland did he dwell.
Then he came to Molineux to extend his great career and many famous goalkeepers before him froze with fear.Its Dougan of the Wolves..Dougan of the Wolves… Bold Brave and Dauntless was KING DOUGAN of the WOLVES. R I P LEGEND
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The King is dead.” Those were the days my friend we thought they would never end” they have with your passing DOOG except in our hearts and memories. From one grateful fan from the North Bank Choir, THANK YOU, for those hours of pleasure, goals and the personal answer to my letter you found time to write. I will be reading your book “ATTACK” again.
Thanks once again
R.I.P
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Thank you the DOOG, your time at Wolves will be remembered.
R.I.P.
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RIP ‘DOOG@ my hero, remember meeting you and getting you to sign my book DOOG. You gave me so much pleasure and many memories of standing on my beer crate, on the North Bank, with my dad & grandad, and later with all my mates. I can remember getting into big trouble, spraying Dougan & Richards on the front of my Dads garage in big gold letters. Thanks for those memories, you will be forever remembered.
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pure irish gold and black
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it was a honour and a priveledge to have seen the doog play for wolves. from the first game at molineux he became an instant hero to the north bank.’hey doog’ r.i.p
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What can I say so many memories of a great player and great man the debut hat trick,the near riot it caused on the North Bank when he was sent off against Everton,The 30 yard screamer at St Andrews.I did as one of many young lads wait after games for autographs of the players of the day his was always cherished, he would make sure everybody there had a signed memento whether it was a proper book or just a scrap of paper before he left taking the time to talk to us as well about the game. Thats why we adored him.
Close your eyes and you hear the North Bank sing Dougan La La La La Dougan La La La La Dougan.
Thanks for making my earley years so happy R.I.P
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thanks for the memories we will miss you god bless doog rip
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One of the best things my brother (Derek Dougan) ever did was his attempt to form an united Ireland team. If we want peace, harmony and respect in the world, we need to start with the young people. If we can change their way of thinking at this point, then good things can happen. BY the time, they become adults, it is too late. Unfortunately, we know this to be true as we have had trouble in Dumfries and Galloway ever since moving there in 1979.
At last you can be with those who truly love you
Ma, Da, and Grannie Dougan
God bless
Your disabled sister Elizabeth
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I can not say I saw the DOOG play but I have seen clips and videos of him playing and what a super player he was. A true molineux legend!!!
Bye DOOG
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One of the best things my brother (Derek Dougan) ever did was his attempt to form an united Ireland team. If we want peace, harmony and respect in the world, we need to start with the young people. If we can change their way of thinking at this point, then good things can happen. BY the time, they become adults, it is too late. Unfortunately, we know this to be true as we have had trouble in Dumfries and Galloway ever since moving there in 1979.
At last you can be with those who truly love you
Ma, Da, and Grannie Dougan
God bless
Your disabled sister Elizabeth
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A Legend and true superstar. RIP Doog you will never be forgotten.
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A hero on Northern Ireland.A legend in Wolverhampton.Never forgotten always remembered. THE DOOG. Shaun Hand. Polesworth “Wanderers till i die.”
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another great genius and character of football passes.
will we ever see his like again.
when football was played by strong men with huge hearts and loyalty to the cause..always missed never forgotten..R.I.P DOOG thanks for the memories
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one of my first memories of watching a football game involverd seeing the ‘Doug’, and i was fortunate enough to have met him a couple of times, a childhood hero of mine, i cried when he hung up his boots and i cried when his final whistle was blown
RIP,
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Many thanks for your kindness and the good times.
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Rest in peace to one of the Wolves great players. You will always be remembered.
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A boyhood hero ! Rest in Peace
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Ive just seen the billboard and oh what a shock,the Doog is no more so I tremble and rock
A hero for me and others so many,not just for his goals which were ten to the penny
A showman he was and in front of the crowd,his smile it would always set us aloud
With Wolves at his heart it was more than a fling,he made Wolves his home and became the new King
We all have a favourite goal he did score,but mine was a goal that nobody saw
Before Bob Wilson(Arsenal)could get himself set,he was collecting the ball from the back of the net
Whilst recently lying in surgery in pain,just guess who did help me – my hero again!
Despite his concern his face it still shone and all of a sudden my pain it had gone
So my favourite memory is a man who was fair and who always had tlme just to smile and to care
God Bless
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I have just returned from holiday to hear of the death of my all time hero – The Doog.
I feel so sad, as it was the Doog that first drew me to the Wolves when I was 9 years old, back in 1967 when the televised hat-trick v Hull grabbed my notice. I had the great pleasure of meeting him a few times and he always, always had time for people, and he was a wonderful man and a fantastic player – just ask John Richards.
Rest in peace, Doog – Thanks for so many great memories.
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Fa cup game Tranmere v Wolves at Prenton Park.We went up with our youngest daughter who was about 3 yrs old.The ground was heaving with a huge Wolves following.The Doog was club chairman and Grahem Hawkins manager, both were sitting in the directors box just above us.Our daughter was on our shoulders and we were struggling to see and not coping easily with enjoying the game. To our amazement the Doog leaned forward and lifted our daughter into the directors box and sat her on his lap until half time,….what a man. Always caring for others as his fans duly endorse…god bless you DOOG ..will remember you always..
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Thank’s for all the good time’s.
I’ll remember the Doog with his arm’s in the air and a smile on his face having score another great wolves goal.[THE DOOG KING]
GOD BLESS DEREK
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My first and only Hero.Thank you Derek for all those wonderful memories as a teenager.
“WHAT’S HIS NAME? DOUGAN”
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A boyhood legend. One of the best. God bless Doog
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Once met him at a book signing session in Rugeley. Although I didn’t buy a book (I was ten) he still signed my autograph book.
Nice man.
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My first and only HERO. Thank you Derek for all those wonderful memories as a teenager
Whats his name? DOUGAN
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The Doog and John Richsrds lead Wolves attack when I started to go to Molineux.
You gave us some great memories.
RIP big man we willl never forget
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farewell to my hero
i was a tall gangly young fella here in waterford s. e. ireland and of course he was my hero. My best mate was george best on the street but I was the Doog.
So he was responsible for my lifetime of following Wolves – (he has a lot to answer for).
I was so proud when he organised the first and only all-ireland 11 to play Brazil – it wasn’t approved so they went as the Shamrock rovers 11.
He was a true character.
Ollie
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Played before my time, but i met him when i was young & he was a real gent, and will always be a Wolves legend, RIP Doog
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The Doog, my first ever all time hero and for most Wolves fans of my generation.A Wolves Legend and our very own superstar of his day.
RIP Big Man.
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The Doog – I have treasured the autograph you gave me outside Old Trafford on Boxing Day 1967 for almost 40 years. You were King of the North Bank and loved by the North Bank! You gave me and my dad so many happy memories. Thanks again – and may god go with you.
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One of the all time greatest players.
One of my first heros in the gold shirt.
One of the best.
I will allways remember “The Doog”.
Loyal danish supporter.
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A great player and a wonderful human being.I remember Derek doing a book-signing for Shirley sunday football team in 1975 and he stayed all day and arranged for the books on sale or return.Lovely man who could play a bit ask Blues fans.
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You were part of my introduction to football and the Wolves.
Thankyou for everything!
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Great player, loved to entertain the home crowd, they responded by singing; na na na naa hey doog.
Left great memories.
Rest in peace Doog.
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Doog – I was priveleged to spend time with you on two occasions. As a player you were one of the very best, as a human being you were one of the very best. I will never forget you and your ability to make people feel special. The world has lost a very special human being – rest in peace. With condolences to your family and friends.
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On behalf of my father (sadly not with us anymore), my brother and myself, thanks for the memories Doog. God bless you forever
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Nothing but respect for a true footballing legend. The Doog was my first football hero and I will forever be privileged for having been at Molineux on the occasion of his home debut and that never to be forgotten hat-trick against Hull – the third goal in particular was something to be believed. I have his autograph on the front cover of the programme for that match. My sincere condolences to his family. To the Doog, thanks for some truely wonderful Gold and Black memories
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god bless you m8 we will never forget you R.I.P
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One of my old Wolves heroes has gone, rip Doog
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I saw Derek play at my very first 1st Division match in 1957 – he played for Portsmouth and I can still see this tall centre-forward who got the usual jeers when he miss kicked a ball. We were cheering 10 years later!
What a player, character and man.
A privaledge to have seen you so many times.
A wolves supporter in Ethiopia.
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I grew up watching the Doog,King John,Waggy and Kenny and have so many happy memories.Doog was my hero (I even named my guinea pig after him).The Doog was a very special man and quite possibly unique,a character in every sense of the word.Wolves fans loved him and he loved them,the world is all the poorer for his loss.
God bless you big fella,you will be sorely missed.
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It was a mid week game and we were walking down from Bradmore to the ground. Suddenly there was a toot toot behind us and low and behold the Doog flew bye in his Gold and black beetle. He’d recognised us and we felt right chuffed. Would that today’s professionals could follow his example. Not a chance.
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The day we trounced the double winning Arsenal side 5-1 in six inches of snow, Doogs skill in scoring past Bob Wilson who had no idea where the ball went till he picked it out the back of the net, Waggy scoring goal of the season in that match too. A magnifient match and just one of many memories. Breaking his arm away at Everton, being out for 8 weeks, making his comeback at home against Everton only to get sent off and banned for 8 weeks, the trouble at the end of the match…
For 8 of my formative and early teenage years, my hero, my idol, my Doog.
Savior of Wolves with 5 fateful minutes left on the clock until the winding up order would be served, every Wolves fan owes you their gratitude there is still a Wolves to support. Thank you and God bless
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I remember watching a black and white quiz program (a forerunner to Question of Sport). Leicester were one of the teams, and I think Wolves were the other, and the Doog was on Leicester’s side. At the end, we were told that since this program was recorded, Derek Dougan has signed for Wolves for £50,000. The guy was already my hero before we wore the Gold and Black! I was allowed to stay up to watch the highlights of the game vs Hull, and his status was cemented.
For all the goals, for all the laughs, for all the pictures on my wall, Doog, I will never forget you.
Sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans, for all of whom this terrible news has bitten very deeply.
RIP Big Man.
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Always be my first memeories of matches at Molineux of the Doog and Peter Knowles scoring goals, how could I be anything but a Wolves fan.
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having been a fan of wolves since the age of six years old that was sitting on the metal bar with my dad holding me so i would not fall under the north street pylon was my first look at this great football club that was in 1953.
i followed the wolves since then to this day even living in new zealand since 1975.
i had been interested in doog from the first time i saw him play for blackburn 1960 and i was in awe of his talent.when he arrived at the molineux in 1967 it was fantastic.from that incredible debut against hull with that hatrick the last goal was pure genius. very few footballers over the last 40 years have been able to have there team supporters in there hand as entertainers complete with showmanship. bestie was one, law was one, rodney marsh was another and of course this great man who was wolves through and through, they broke the mould when doog came, never again will we see the likes of him. as i type this tribute, the tears are flowing freely, and i am 60 years old i really hope that steve morgan will find it in his heart to portray this
unique man for all time with a life size bronze statue with him in full flight, or name part of molineux after him, god bless you doog thank you for making myself and thousands of wolves supporters very happy with your skill and kindness to the city of wolverhampton r.i.p.
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What a showman !!His partnership with Waggy will never be bettered. He fell in love with a town he never left.Vivid memories will never be erased.
God Bless you Doog.
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I didn’t know you persoanlly but I know loads of people who did. My heart goes out to all family and friends. Waggy, you were brill, I know it must have been hard!
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Like many the Doog was a boyhood hero of mine as I spent most of my teens in the North Bank on match days during the 60′s and early 70′s. Many years later I also had the privilege to meet him. I was having a meal with a young female friend in a restaurant in Holywood, Co Down, a small town near Belfast. Not long after we arrived the Doog came into the restaurant. I greeted him by saying, “Good evening Mr. Dougan,” a comment that caused him to pause and say hello. He then arranged to sit with us, and we spent most of the evening in conversation. He was an absolute gentleman and very easy to talk to. He was careful to divert the conversation from football to include my guest. From reading the Book of Condolence it seems this incident, one that I have very happy memories of 25 years later was typical of the man. Farewell Mr. Dougan, Hopefully CU in eternity.
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I would like to thank the Wolves fans for all their continued support for my brother. If anybody writes any books about Derek, they should donate money to some of his favourite charities to help the city of Wolverhampton, which would let the fans (who gave him so much support) benefit from his life as well as his skill on the pitch.
Bless you all
His disabled sister Elizabeth
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The Doog was not only a great player but a footballing visionary whose ideas on how the game should be run were years ahead their time. Rest in peace, and thanks for the memories..
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The Doog was one of my first memories of going to see the Wolves with my Dad, when only a youngster. Waggy down the wing, The Doog in to the net. Happy times, happy memories. I live in Aberdeen now and wish I could have been there for you today. God rest and look down on a great season to come.
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To the Doog
God Bless and Rest in Peace.
My hero in the 70′s and a true Old Gold, happy times.
Milton Keynes Wolves
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My first hero. The UEFA Cup 1972 when he scored down the Northbank end and picked up a young lad who had run onto the pitch,held him up and waved to the fans (Priceless)
Great man. we will miss you.
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A true legend
RIP
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very sad to see the passing of a true hero one of the main reasons i became a wolves fan
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even though i’m to young to remember the doog play for wolves my childhood was full of the story how my aunts puppy was names after the great derek dougan.
my dad had been to the doogs home debut v hull as he walked in to my aunts house he shouted c’mon the doog the puppy ran up to my dad and was then always known as doog
as a 14yr old i was gutted when i thought the great wolves were going out of bussiness and overjoyed when the great man saved the day. all wolves fans owe a great debt to doog who is sadly missed
rip big man
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Thanks for the many good memories i had as a young lad playing football with you and nick.
R.I.P. THE DOOG. =’[
A REAL LEGEND…
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MANY THANKS DOOG FOR THE GREAT GOALSCORING MEMORIES,THE OLD RAISED ARM SALUTE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
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A great man with a big heart that pumped that gold and black blood through his veins. God be with you always Doog.
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A true hero, he will be sadly missed. Too young to see him play but he sure has left his mark for others to try and match! R.I.P. the ‘Doog.’
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Words always come easy to mind, but to put them down in writing to a LEGEND….well, Doog you were my hero when you came to Wolves, yes I was there against Hull. As a treat my Dad took us in the seats….I have relived THAT goal thousands of times, magical. Derek you were a true gent, pity some of the Prima Donas from todays game cannot do the same. Thanks for all of the memories. My thoughts are with yor family at this sad time. Derek Dougan THE MASTER R.I.P. Cheers mate!
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On behalf of the Dougan Family, we we would like to thank all of the supporters who turned out for his funeral and for all the messages of support. We were left completely in awe at the reaction of the fans – you gave him a send off he would have been proud of and, on Thursday, it was all of you who scored for him – Big Time!
Derek was also a huge supporter of a number of charities – in particular, the Northern Ireland Childrens Hospice, which he held close to his heart. One fitting tribute would be to suppport your local Children’s Hospice, or centre for terminally ill children – the Doog would proud.
Derek’s brother Dale would like to once again thank everyone for their support, the messages are still flooding in from across the globe. You are all amazing and all stars as far as we are concerned.
We can not express our gratitude enough – it was the fans who made the day special. THANK YOU x.
All our love, Dale, Ellen, Lisa, Amanda and Allana Dougan.
The Legend Lives On.
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As a young boy, aged 9 I was taken to see my first glimpse of my footballing heroes. Utmost among them was The Doug. A man who showed such grit, determination, strength and stamina it has stuck with me to this day.
You are and will always be a hero DD. If only we had more like you today.
Absolute respect – your legend and your legacy will live on forever.
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this very sad time. A great footballer did a lot of good things for the Wolves and for Wolverhampton.
We will miss you.
R.I.P.
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A true sporting hero, will be sadly missed. Come on The Doog!!
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Thanks big man for the many happy memories you gave me and my friends who use to watch you play in the early 70,s from the old South Bank Terraces. What a team, so full of characters in those days, all of whom wore their hearts on their sleeves and their SHIRTS with pride. God Bless and
may you RIP alongside W A WRIGHT> and other Wolves greats.
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I REMEMBER ‘THE DOOG’ PLAYING FOR ASTON VILLA. IN ONE GAME THERE WAS AN INCIDENT ON THE PITCH AFTER WHICH HE HID THE BALL UP HIS SHIRT & CALMLY WALKED TOWARDS THE WITTON END – ONLY THE FANS IN THAT STAND COULD SEE IT – NOT THE REF – HILARIOUS, & ONE HE WOULD GET A RED CARD FOR TODAY.
THIS HAS ALWAYS STUCK IN MY MIND. AFTER HIS FUNERAL I COMPLIMENTED MARTIN O’NEILL ON DOING WELL DURING THE SERVICE.
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Dear fans and friends of my husband.I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your good wishes and kind words.To read all these lovely lines about
Derek has helped me during these past weeks. All you who have stood for hours outside the Church or on the Roadside on the day of his funeral a big THANK YOU. It touched me tremendously to see how much you thought of my husband. I will never forget you. We would have celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary yesterday 10th and had made plans for the future.I can’t believe he is not here anymore. I send all of you my very best wishes.
Please know I am forever grateful to each one of you.
Jutta – Mrs. Derek Dougan
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I rarely watch the Wolves now; even when they’re in London where I now live, but I’ll always remember Derek Dougan.
I have many memories of The Doog playing for the Wolves. One of the earliest was against Millwall at a hostile Den in April 1967. The Wolves were a goal down and Waggy had missed a penalty. Thing were looking pretty bleak until up popped Doog to equalize in the closing minutes. One of the home supporters ran on to the pitch and tried to land him one and there were appalling scenes at New Cross Gate Station afterwards that made you wonder if it was all worth it, but a vital point had been won.
In October 1969 I was at Molineux for Doog’s last game, against Albion, before starting a long suspension for swearing at a linesman against Everton a few weeks earlier. Wolves won a tight game thanks to a goal by Mike O’Grady who’d recently been bought to replace Peter Knowles. At the end all the Wolves fans rose and gave him a massive loud ovation. He saluted the four corners of the ground like the real hero that he was and then was gone, not to return until the New Year.
One of the most exiting games I saw Doog play was against Lokomotive Leipzig in November 1973 in the 2nd Leg of a EUFA cup tie. Wolves were 3-0 down from the first leg but The Doog and Steve Kindon led a relentless assault on the Leipzig goal. Doog got at least one, maybe two and almost won it in the final minute. In the end we won the leg 4-1 but lost on the away goal. Dougan and the rest of the team gave everything that night and fully deserved another standing ovation from the whole crowd.
Thanks for all the good times Doog. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts are with his family and friends to whom I send my very best wishes for the future.
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Rest in Peace Doog.
There can never be another.
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As a London based supporter two great memories still linger.
The Dougan/Richards partnership unable to break down the Spurs defence in the UEFA Cup final second leg circa 1972.And a game at the Den when a Millwall docker type ran on the pitch and attacked the Doog only to get more back than he expected.
RIP a True Legend
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My best memories was watching you at the WOLVES when i was a kid. Your partnership with JR was legendry in itself…& the crowd chanting The Doog sent shivers down my spine. It was a pleasure to watch you…old school football was the BEST.Shine on!!
Good Memories never die…you were one of the BEST !!
R.I.P.
God Bless your family.
xx
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