Tommy Docherty RIP

[Badger]

Just seen that he has died.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55501754

I remember he was very gracious in defeat in 1976. 

Was certainly one of the "characters" in the 1960's and 70's.

RIP.

[Lord Duckhunter]

RIP

As you say, very respectful after ‘76. 
 

Saw him doing a couple of after dinner things, was a pretty funny guy. 

[spyinthesky]

I agree that he was always respectful about Saints performance in 1976 and a man with a lot of humour.

That said, I can remember the chant...'Docherty shut your mouth 'cause the cup is coming south, la la la- la la-la la la that was sung on the terraces prior to the Cup Final.
(wish I recount where the melody originated from)

[Hayling Saint]

21 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

RIP

As you say, very respectful after ‘76. 
 

Saw him doing a couple of after dinner things, was a pretty funny guy. 

Saw him at the 30th Anniversary of Saints winning the cup dinner in the Guildhall, very humble and funny. Him are Lawrie, seemed like good mates. RIP

[alehouseboys]

'The Doc', as said, gracious in defeat in '76, funny guy and infectious personality. RIP

Played for Celtic, will no doubt be honoured at 'The Old Firm' this weekend (and on the 50 year anniversary of the 1971 Ibrox disaster - a moving documentary 'Stairway 13' available on iPlayer).

[VectisSaint]

Sad day, an important part of our greatest day. Like others have said never had a bad word about us winning in 76. One of the huge manager characters of the 70s/80s. RIP Tommy Doc. 

[Tamesaint]

Thinking that things were better in the "good old days" is a sign of getting old but the Doc in my opinion was much more preferable to the likes of Pep, Jose and Klopp. Humorous when interviewed and gracious in defeat he was a good manager in less demanding times. Sad to see him go. 

[Lord Duckhunter]

1 hour ago, Tamesaint said:

Thinking that things were better in the "good old days" is a sign of getting old but the Doc in my opinion was much more preferable to the likes of Pep, Jose and Klopp. Humorous when interviewed and gracious in defeat he was a good manager in less demanding times. Sad to see him go. 

Unbelievable to think he got Manchester United relegated & kept his job, but as you say, different times. 

Edited 31 December, 2020 by Lord Duckhunter

[saintquin]

Presented me, among others, with a medal at the Top Rank in the late 70's. He was a funny man.