Johnny Dangerously 7,571 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Do many of you remember the wee man? Thought he was a cracking winger that could deliver great ball into the box. I watched him as I was growing up as a boy and he was popular among the fans who sung the Rupert the bear song to his name. Any memories of him ? Excuse the spelling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Do many of you remember the wee man? Thought he was a cracking winger that could deliver great ball into the box. I watched him as I was growing up as a boy and he was popular among the fans who sung the Rupert the bear song to his name.Any memories of him ? Great player for us in 70s .Amazing record with Killie and Rangers .Never forget his goal in the 3-0 OF game in 1975 at Ibrox when we stopped 10 .He was still at Ibrox in the early 80s when his time has passed well before .Excuse the spelling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Any footage I've saw of him , he looked a performer A real old fashioned winger who would have the crowd paying to see him every wk Direct, paceyCut from the same cloth as Henderson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 13,350 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 The wee man was quick despite those wee legs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Dangerously 7,571 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 I think he trained the kids at one time. Not 100% sure though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
centenarystand 2,229 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Amazing the number of goals we scored through him pinpointing crosses onto DJs head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemisis 358 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 He was an excellent crosser of the ball and made many many goals for centre forwards like Colin Stein and Derek Johnstone. An excellent player IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehost 11,061 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 was my first favourite, much to the anger of my grandpa who vilified him at every touch Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Great player and unlike so many past players a true gentleman and all round nice guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 17,120 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Calimero. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Dangerously 7,571 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 was my first favourite, much to the anger of my grandpa who vilified him at every touch My dad was similar, "ya wee bastard ye" a favourite saying of his at times, ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Azure 1,414 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Great wee winger, fond memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcoholic 1,348 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 He scored more goals for Killie than he did for us.I can remember him coming in the early 70's and him being a tricky wee winger firing balls in for Parlane and Johnstone to attack with the heid.I only have good memories cos I was only a wean of about 7 or 8 when I first saw him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggleskelly 3,772 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Do many of you remember the wee man? Thought he was a cracking winger that could deliver great ball into the box. I watched him as I was growing up as a boy and he was popular among the fans who sung the Rupert the bear song to his name.Any memories of him ?Excuse the spelling.Tommy , Tommy McLean , everyone knows his name' -- sung to the tune of Rupert the bear. Brilliant winger , but a bit of a shitebag when it came to a 50/50 tackle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa6995 3,770 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 One of the finest crossers of a ball I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing.Like most from that era Tommy McLean was a firm favourite of mine.Cracking Player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 63,233 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 DJ got a few thanks to the wee man. Great winger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,957 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 A perfect example springs to mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,656 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I remember watching a game against killie at Rugby Park when he was with us,tore them apart that day,fantastic player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,209 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Brilliant winger , but a bit of a shitebag when it came to a 50/50 tackle.That's how I remember him, being a terrific crosser of the ball and only 4 foot nothing on his tip toes I could forgive him for not liking the physical side when it really was a physical game back in the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I think he worked at Murray Park around 15 year ago or smfin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 The wee man was quick despite those wee legs. listen to that roar after the goal went in .The young guys will never ever imagine and know what bedlam happened in those days .From the other end .It was like mass bodies moving about like mental .Then a split second later the sound would come and it was amazing .One of the things that set the old firm game apart from any other .Shame we don't experience that anymore Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,948 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 He was never a unanimous favourite in The Derry, and often divided opinion, but as many have said, creating goals for DJ and Parlane was his forte, and was the thing I liked him for the most. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,957 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 listen to that roar after the goal went in .The young guys will never ever imagine and know what bedlam happened in those days .From the other end .It was like mass bodies moving about like mental .Then a split second later the sound would come and it was amazing .One of the things that set the old firm game apart from any other .Shame we don't experience that anymoreProblem is when you seen it "they" had scored Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosebrad 452 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 The game I always remember was vs Cologne and Tommy was like a rocket down the wing and the Cologne players all tried to hack him down and missed except the last one finally brought to the ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barasa 802 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I remember one game, I think it was Tommy McClean, where he bent to place the ball for a free kick, & sent it in the box almost out of his hands while still bent over. Cant remember if it resulted in a goal, never seen that before or since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.