The Widow's Son 399 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 He was such a joy to watch as a young player, full of running and skill. When you watch old footage, you can appreciate what a talent he was from a country that hasn't produced much talent in recent time. I was amazed to see that he was on the small side on the rare occasions I saw him in person. Could have been one of the greatest were it not for a crude tackle that day at Pittodrie. Not sure where he is these days but I hope that he's well and happy. magic8ball and hammer93 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordersbear 1,105 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Wasn't a tackle it was an assault. If he had done that on a street the cunt would have been done for abh. Domthenbud, big blue Fin and Iggy666 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaineer 452 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, The Widow's Son said: He was such a joy to watch as a young player, full of running and skill. When you watch old footage, you can appreciate what a talent he was from a country that hasn't produced much talent in recent time. I was amazed to see that he was on the small side on the rare occasions I saw him in person. Could have been one of the greatest were it not for a crude tackle that day at Pittodrie. Not sure where he is these days but I hope that he's well and happy. So Mote It Be !!! WATP-FOREVER 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Well, he certainly made a lot of money out of Rangers. His coaching role under McCoist paid him an absolute fortune. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy666 2,880 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 35 minutes ago, bordersbear said: Wasn't a tackle it was an assault. If he had done that on a street the cunt would have been done for abh. Big dunc got arrested for less Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Even after all these years I still feel cheated out of witnessing what heights Ian Durrant could have achieved as a player. They Gnu, harlands plater and magic8ball 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heshootshescores 1,904 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Think he's at Dumbarton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Best player I’ve played football with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedylan 11,555 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, kplfishtank said: Best player I’ve played football with. he says the same about you mate...where did it all go wrong ? WATP-FOREVER 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 minute ago, bluedylan said: he says the same about you mate...where did it all go wrong ? I was the George best of the team ???. Then bevy took over bluedylan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LochendBilly 8,410 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Remember seeing him as a skinny kid with bushy hair, his talents was there for everyone to see. Great player! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dazzler 2,428 Posted October 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, TMB said: Well, he certainly made a lot of money out of Rangers. His coaching role under McCoist paid him an absolute fortune. Ffs. A thread on Durrant and thats your input. Spliffy, They Gnu, .Williamson. and 9 others 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentyFour 690 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, TMB said: Well, he certainly made a lot of money out of Rangers. His coaching role under McCoist paid him an absolute fortune. It's ok to be poor, you don't have to hate on people who make money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, The Widow's Son said: He was such a joy to watch as a young player, full of running and skill. When you watch old footage, you can appreciate what a talent he was from a country that hasn't produced much talent in recent time. I was amazed to see that he was on the small side on the rare occasions I saw him in person. Could have been one of the greatest were it not for a crude tackle that day at Pittodrie. Not sure where he is these days but I hope that he's well and happy. I was too young to fully appreciate him, but he was a great player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentyFour 690 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Just now, Dazzler said: I was too young to fully appreciate him, but he was a great player. I remember when he was making his comeback and my dad was raving about him, wonderful player that really could have been the best Scotland had produced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,455 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, TMB said: Well, he certainly made a lot of money out of Rangers. His coaching role under McCoist paid him an absolute fortune. Aye strictly speaking that's correct. Is that his fault though really? I feel ally should've known better on what he did, but realistically I think durrant was far enough down the food chain that he can't really be held responsible. He seemed to be an awful coach though. Terrible impression of him any time I saw an interview of him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Inigo 32,526 Posted October 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2018 Underappreciated player from 9 in a row. I know he was appreciated, but I sometimes think folk forget how good he was even after the injury. I think he gets overshadowed by Laudrup, Gazza and less attention that Gough, McCoist and the likes, but he was a superb playmaker for us. Lost his dynamism and running power after the injury, but developed into more of a cultured playmaker. Great player. Legend. SpidermansGaffer, bornabear, slimjim1690 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, VentyFour said: I remember when he was making his comeback and my dad was raving about him, wonderful player that really could have been the best Scotland had produced. It was during his come back that I started going to games regularly. Made some great contributions, especially on the European nights. VentyFour and True Hair Bear 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermansGaffer 2,552 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Tremendous player, loved watching him slice through defences with ease. Old head on young shoulders my old man used to say. I was there the day it happened, horrible, horrible bastard that did him, no attempt to play the ball as we all know. I'm still convinced to this day that Simpson or some other Aberdeen player had been instructed to nobble him. Durrant had been playing out of his skin on the run up to this game & we were due to play them in the Skol Cup Final only 2 weeks later. Coincidence? Nah - not for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,241 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Some folk just can help making a cunt of themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC76 427 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, SpidermansGaffer said: Tremendous player, loved watching him slice through defences with ease. Old head on young shoulders my old man used to say. I was there the day it happened, horrible, horrible bastard that did him, no attempt to play the ball as we all know. I'm still convinced to this day that Simpson or some other Aberdeen player had been instructed to nobble him. Durrant had been playing out of his skin on the run up to this game & we were due to play them in the Skol Cup Final only 2 weeks later. Coincidence? Nah - not for me. NB - I wrote a brand new Rover 216S off in Stonehaven on the way home to boot... Agree there,Durrant had been terrorising them for a few seasons..someone made a decision to put him out the game? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
don logan 8,057 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 One of the best players I've ever seen. Would have been sensational but for Simpsons butchery. Remember being at Ibrox with the BB and he came in through the main door. He had this big mop of curly hair and was wearing a pink shirt. This came at the time when only homosexual men and Spandau Ballet wore pink. I immediately knew he was a Tony Hadley fan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,626 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 He was a great player with us. Superb. His timing of runs then finish was incredible. He genuinely had the ability to become a true world class player. Simpson should have been banned from football sin die after that challenge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mearns loyal 2,711 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Saw him walking his dog the other day and was actually thinking the same as the OP. Seemed like he had a slight limp but I know he had hip problems latterly so it may be down to this. However, back to Durrant the player - if Ray Wilkins stated that he could have been a star in Italy you know that he was a player from the top drawer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,553 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 His balance was sublime, Simpson robbed of us of a World Class Player, I hate him and wish him dead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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