The Doog Dies

[Brian Homer]

Derek Dougan has gone. He didn't play us for very long but I remember him well. 61 - 63 right when I was first down the Villa. He was like an early Andy Gray - if the ball was more than 6 inches off the ground he'd head it!

He was a good 'un.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/6234726.stm

[SoccerHQ]

Shame, R.I.P.

Was always confusin him with Derek Dooley though! They don't call em like that anymore.

[duncan]

We must be of a similar age Brian. I was at junior school when the Doog began his Villa career and, as you say he would put his head in where many wouldn't swing a boot! A good pro over the years and a legend among followers of Midlands football.

RIP Doog and thank you.

[astonparkb6]

RIP Derek.

[SteveN]

RIP

I saw his debut for the Villa, he was our replacement for Gerry Hitchins I think. I can't remember if it was that game or later but he has stayed in the memory because he had shaved his head, very unusual in those days.

[ss14villan]

RIP big man, even though i'm villa through and through my old fella is wolves and used to take me to the games when i was 6 up till the age of 10 (until i saw the light) but i used to go when the likes of Dougan & co where in their prime.

 =D>  =D>  =D>  =D>  =D>

[flybo]

Derek RIP.

[flybo]

RIP

I saw his debut for the Villa, he was our replacement for Gerry Hitchins I think. I can't remember if it was that game or later but he has stayed in the memory because he had shaved his head, very unusual in those days.

I believe he had it cut due to a car accident.

[evalast1910]

RIP!

[martin]

A sad loss. Read through for his thoughts on the weight of tradition at 60s Villa Park.

http://football.guardian.co.uk/obituary/0,,2110429,00.html

[ROBBO]

He was a cult figure at Villa Park and it has suprised me that he was with us for only two seasons. He always gave the refs a hard time and i suppose for his time he was considered a bit of a rebel. Sorry to hear of the Doogs passing.

[OzVilla]

One of the great iconic photos of the Villa is of 'The Doog', hair cut to a very severe crew cut, leading the line in the early 60's.

RIP Derek Dougan

[Pete3206]

Sad, sad news.

RIP

[Oscar Arce]

One of the most opinionated footballers of his generation, Dougan always came across as an adroit, perceptive thinker on the game, my memories of him are at Wolves, where he formed a great partnership with John Richards.
Also I remember him on the World Cup 1970  ITV panel with Malcolm Allison and Bob McNab, he always had an view that was different to the other guy.
RIP Doog, a great character.

[martin]

Sorry Garyfouroaks, just seen your thread. Could someone merge please.

Ta.