The Widow's Son 399 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Read a good article recently in The Scotsman about Derek Parlane. Memory is a big foggy but I don't recall him as the most popular player. He seemed to leave with a lot of good football still left in him. Still wondering in the 'Couve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 30,867 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I liked him. Hope that’s enough mate. Did a job for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivybank 4,580 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Was popular with the fans, but was in and out of the team Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Flute 14,036 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Good question actually, my 49 year old brain can't remember now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brackley 1,401 Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 To the tune of McNamara's Band His name is Derek Parlane he's the leader of the team The greatest centre forward the world has ever seen He's always there or thereabouts to score a vital goal And as for Jimmy Johnstone you can stick him up your hole Nah nah nah Sung that ditty many a time. siddiqi_drinker, LochendBilly, KingKai and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Ghost 431 Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Derek was extremely popular and was a tremendous asset to the team and the club. I’ve always felt he should get a great deal more recognition and appreciation than he seems to. BlueAvenger, Copland bear, gmcf and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa6995 3,645 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Very 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dickie1963 2,352 Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Born is the king of Ibrox Park Rangers#1, Fred H Crawford, Bobby Hume and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Just before my time but remember him as a wee boy and the fact my older sister loved him 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,531 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, The Ghost said: Derek was extremely popular and was a tremendous asset to the team and the club. I’ve always felt he should get a great deal more recognition and appreciation than he seems to. This Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, The Ghost said: Derek was extremely popular and was a tremendous asset to the team and the club. I’ve always felt he should get a great deal more recognition and appreciation than he seems to. Loved his story on here yesterday regarding Jock Wallace and the journalist gonna print a story about a young Derek and a dancer👍, No one fucked with Jock Wallace what a man and a true Rangers man unlike so many imposters nowadays. siddiqi_drinker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 6 hours ago, The Widow's Son said: Read a good article recently in The Scotsman about Derek Parlane. Memory is a big foggy but I don't recall him as the most popular player. He seemed to leave with a lot of good football still left in him. Still wondering in the 'Couve. Probably loves Rangers more than DJ cstamomusa and Burnbank Derry 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniescu 2,970 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Heard him speaking at a Barca Bears thing in Kirkintilloch & he told the story of the night he shagged the then Miss World, Marjory Wallace. Told some great stories that day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 My auld brain cells aren't what they used to be but my recollection is that I'd been spoiled by having watched Colin Stein and DJ perform for us as CF's and if memory serves me correctly DJ demanded to play at CH and Stein was gone, Parlane was then our new CF, and as I said we'd been spoiled and as he wasn't as good as the two aforementioned he wasn't given the same adulation, I have to admit I was one of those who were meh about him but looking back that was probably unfair on Parlane who was an honest and dedicated player for us and has a decent scoring record but was just unfortunate on who he followed into the #9 jersey. Bobby Hume and eejay the dj 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 6 hours ago, The Ghost said: Derek was extremely popular and was a tremendous asset to the team and the club. I’ve always felt he should get a great deal more recognition and appreciation than he seems to. This - great player very popular Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,832 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 will never forget his goal against Bayern. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 According to my dad and two older brothers he was very popular but not as popular as Colin Stein or Derek Johnstone. He has an outstanding record of scoring against the manky mob..... 10 plus goals according to some older Bears on RM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKai 439 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 8 hours ago, Brackley said: To the tune of McNamara's Band His name is Derek Parlane he's the leader of the team The greatest centre forward the world has ever seen He's always there or thereabouts to score a vital goal And as for Jimmy Johnstone you can stick him up your hole Nah nah nah Sung that ditty many a time. Brings back memories!!! Forgot about that one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Bear 14 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Very popular player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bobby Hume 13,035 Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 5 hours ago, slimjim1690 said: My auld brain cells aren't what they used to be but my recollection is that I'd been spoiled by having watched Colin Stein and DJ perform for us as CF's and if memory serves me correctly DJ demanded to play at CH and Stein was gone, Parlane was then our new CF, and as I said we'd been spoiled and as he wasn't as good as the two aforementioned he wasn't given the same adulation, I have to admit I was one of those who were meh about him but looking back that was probably unfair on Parlane who was an honest and dedicated player for us and has a decent scoring record but was just unfortunate on who he followed into the #9 jersey. 👍 Pretty accurate all the same mate ..... Following CS and DJ was always going to be a big ask for any player ..... but previously Jimmy Millar moved from midfield to the no9 position and shone .... DP had similar goal scoring talent when placed there .... for me he was a great player and his goal tally is testament to that .... in his time he was definitely "the "King"of Ibrox Park. cstamomusa, slimjim1690, eejay the dj and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Good player and popular . Don't remember him getting much stick but he did have to be compared to Colin Stein and DJ two of the best centre forwards we have ever had. A great lad and fond memories of him particularly the goal against Bayern. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfromadness 8 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 My era this. Great player, fast and direct. Fans loved him. The King. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornliebanktrueblue 667 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Parlaaaane parlaane parlaaane parlane parlanes the king of Ibrox park to the tune of Noel. The hymmm Not the Gallagher. Remember it sung in 72 against Bayern in cup winners cup quarters that and Derry walls to amazing grace Goosebumps Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornliebanktrueblue 667 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Colin stein and dj were better but he was v v good!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstamomusa 3,809 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 One of my favorite players on and off the pitch, spoke well of Rangers then and still does today. It was nice to see pics of him & his son tour Ibrox a few weeks ago. Bobby Hume and The Ghost 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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