BlackSocksRedTops 3,752 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 My favourite story/quote of his comes from his time at Rotheram when they were in Division 2. "I promised I would take Rotherham out of the Second Division - and I took them into the Third. The old chairman said, 'Doc, you're a man of your word!"' 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,017 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Jock Aird left back, Burnley and Scotland “had everything except ability” according to Docherty. He had a reasonable record as a manager. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Bear 596 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 My favourite quote is "When one door closes... another slams in your face" 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaBoy 2,441 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 01/01/2021 at 15:42, compo said: He was what football lacks these days he was a character and a very good coach Yes, imagine some of the managerial characters of the 60s, 70s and 80s in today's woke society. How many FA charges would the Doc, Cloughie, Jock Wallace, Big Ron, Malcolm Allison etc be on each week, or players moaning that they are too tough on them? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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