samenzi 7 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 just been told that the great davie provan has been put in a home suffering with dementia lets all have a thought for a true beargod bless davie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionRedHMS 190 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 just been told that the great davie provan has been put in a home suffering with dementia lets all have a thought for a true beargod bless davieTerrific Rangers man and had the privilege of meeting him.Sure he was at the 140 celebration against Stirling.God Bless him and is family,terrible condition to suffer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I didn't see him much after 1970 when I went down southNewcastle game around about that time sticks in my mindall the best to him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Shame,all the best to him and his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJoe 98 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 One of my heroes as a kid. How sad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamgers 1,214 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 It's a terrible disease, bloody shame for the great man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian The Bear 3 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 A name to live down the years, regardless of is playing career outside of the national team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Brothers 10,303 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Terrible, watched my gran die of it. Aw the best to his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud72 117 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 He suffered a really bad leg break in the late 60's, Auld done him over the ball.Never seemed to recover at the Gers.I think he left for Palace in 70. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillybilly 151 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I was at school with his son graham when I was younger. Met Davie on a number of occasions. BOth Davie and graham both have blue blood, that is for sure. Sad to hear this news Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanRfc 37 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Was still attending the games up to last year even with his illness, just shows how much he loves this great club. He is a true gentleman and I wish him and his family all the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Great big player I am sorry to hear of this.My Heart goes out to him and his Family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuts 552 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 used to go to the football schools he ran over the summer in the local park.very sad to hear this news, he was a gentleman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non_Sucumbi 876 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Was still attending the games up to last year even with his illness, just shows how much he loves this great club.He is a true gentleman and I wish him and his family all the best.Last sentence sums him up perfectly Nathan......... I was hoping his illness was just 'rumours'........ Lovely man with a loving family --- very sad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
koala bear 25 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Very sad, loved watching his "artistic" skills on the park, especially when he used to use certain opposition wingers as a ball great fun at times Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Terrible, watched my gran die of it. Aw the best to his family.Me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black75 46 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Bit before my time but my dad told me he was a cracking player and a real good bear ,all the best davie . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack1690 793 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Terrible news, terrible disease.Saw most of his Rangers career. Must only be aged about 70, really sad.Best wishes to a true Ranger & a real gent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I remember sitting beside him at the 1980 cup final..i was only 10 but my Dad never shut up the whole game lol.Very sad news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clan macrae 292 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Met him a few times at gers nights,a true bear and gentleman from Scot Symon era.He was at the Queens Park game at Hampden and gave me a nod.Best of luck Davy we are all with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose48 951 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Sad to hear. Was one of my heroes growing up in the 60's.A horrible disease, my very best wishes to Davie and his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnyplant 303 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Remember when Davie worked behind the bar in the 70s with Alex Ferguson in his pub at Paisley Road Toll ( Fergies) . He was a gentleman. Sorry to hear about his illness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongbowLoyal. 36 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Have known Davie and Graham for years. Used to play golf with Davie at Caldwell and Graham runs the bus I go on. I knew he'd a few falls recently, but this is sad t hear.Proper Gentleman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 228 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The same Davie who worked with the SFA coaching? If so, a sad time, his Easter and Summer coaching schools were a thing of legend. He used to come into my primary school and do some coaching with us aswell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Fester 186 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 A Great Rangers man I'm sorry to hear this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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