Dave Watson has neurodegenerative disease

Great player
Absolutely giant of a man
Devastating news
Thinking of you and all your family big man
 
a true warrior, unlike the screaming wimp fernandez, big dave would still hammer him at 74
 
Ric said:
Sad article here about how Dave and his wife aren’t getting the support they need from the PFA:
www.dailymail.co.uk

The forgotten England captain: Dave Watson has been let down

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: Watson remains the most-capped England player to never play in a World Cup finals match. He was the kingpin of a Sunderland side who won the 1973 FA Cup.
www.dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk
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This makes me sooooo angry. I was involved in the Benevolence Section of my union for many years, visiting members and finding out the best way to help them, and I wonder why the PFA haven't got something like that? Is it that they don't like to admit that people can suffer these hardships? Get out there and look you stupid wallies, get out there and make sure that the people who put you where you are today, your members, need your help.

I really hope that Dave and his wife get the support that they need. He was a great player. He needs some help and the PFA need to get off their collective backsides and provide it.
 
Eccles Blue said:
This makes me sooooo angry. I was involved in the Benevolence Section of my union for many years, visiting members and finding out the best way to help them, and I wonder why the PFA haven't got something like that? Is it that they don't like to admit that people can suffer these hardships? Get out there and look you stupid wallies, get out there and make sure that the people who put you where you are today, your members, need your help.

I really hope that Dave and his wife get the support that they need. He was a great player. He needs some help and the PFA need to get off their collective backsides and provide it.
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When you look at how much a year Gordon Taylor "earns" and the fact the PFA has £4m in the bank, makes you wonder what the fuck is going on
 
For those that have time to listen, Talksport have an interview with Dave's wife at 11.30 discussing Dave's illness and support, lack of, from the PFA. Talksport say Gordon Taylor approached for comment yesterday but so far no response
 
91:23 said:
For those that have time to listen, Talksport have an interview with Dave's wife at 11.30 discussing Dave's illness and support, lack of, from the PFA. Talksport say Gordon Taylor approached for comment yesterday but so far no response
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Was a good listen. Penny made a point at the end of the interview to say thanks to City fans that have sent video messages to Dave. Mark McCarthy was instrumental in getting these recorded and sent to Dave- well played Mark!
 
91:23 said:
For those that have time to listen, Talksport have an interview with Dave's wife at 11.30 discussing Dave's illness and support, lack of, from the PFA. Talksport say Gordon Taylor approached for comment yesterday but so far no response
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GTIAT
 
inatbothends said:
Was a good listen. Penny made a point at the end of the interview to say thanks to City fans that have sent video messages to Dave. Mark McCarthy was instrumental in getting these recorded and sent to Dave- well played Mark!
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Well played indeed Mark.

Penny made some absolutely fantastic points regarding maintaining Dave's stimulation too. Simple things that cost nothing like a zoom call with old players facilitated by the PFA for all players suffering from Dementia. Gordon Taylor and the PFA seem happy to portray themselves as a champion for players rights when it costs nothing I.e. wage cuts at the start of Covid, but as soon as it means expenditure they say nowt, keep their heads down and ignore the facts. They operate under the banner of its tomorrows chip paper until the next issue which may or may not be ignored, depending on how much it costs them.
 
BongoBlue said:
One of my all-time favourite City players from that era. His bullet header against Ipswich in '77 is still the best headed goal that I have ever seen. (Apologies if the below was previously posted.)
I sincerely hope that he gets the support that is needed at this time.

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Shame it didn't get G,O.T.S..
Salah 1st
Sane,2nd..
I was just on the halfway line in the kippax,
And you just new it was going in..like a Bullet.
 
Saw him playing for England at Wembley. against Scotland. He headed the ball so hard in his own area that it carried all the way into their half and Kevin Keegan scuttled after it to score
Chatted to him at Chelsea after a Ron Futcher hat trick helped us to a 4-1 win. It was no surprise to see that his neck was the same circumference as his head. Tough as nails and a real leader by example.
Get your finger out Taylor you useless get.
 
Mike Cledford said:
Saw him playing for England at Wembley. against Scotland. He headed the ball so hard in his own area that it carried all the way into their half and Kevin Keegan scuttled after it to score
Chatted to him at Chelsea after a Ron Futcher hat trick helped us to a 4-1 win. It was no surprise to see that his neck was the same circumference as his head. Tough as nails and a real leader by example.
Get your finger out Taylor you useless get.
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Mike, Would fancy doing a short video of those memories as it's just the sort thing they are enjoying hearing at the moment.

Message if you do, Cheers
 
inatbothends said:
Was a good listen. Penny made a point at the end of the interview to say thanks to City fans that have sent video messages to Dave. Mark McCarthy was instrumental in getting these recorded and sent to Dave- well played Mark!
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I'm still collecting the video message in if anyone would like to contribute one then please feel free to direct message me.
 
I have to ask, what to the PFA even do these days? I don't think I can recall a time in recent memory when the PFA were said to be helpful, other than making token statements here and there on things like race issues.
 
mccity said:
I have to ask, what to the PFA even do these days? I don't think I can recall a time in recent memory when the PFA were said to be helpful, other than making token statements here and there on things like race issues.
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I also,especially with players stating they're been run into the ground with fixtures mixed with injuries.
Not a thing from them.so much for looking after your members.
As you said token bites,
 
First came to my notice during the Sunderland vs Leeds Cup final. He was immense. We signed 3 of that team . Watson and Tueart were great for Sunderland and superb for us. Dave Watson went on to be a great player for all his clubs and country . Real shame to hear the names that he is suffering from Dementia, i wish him well
 
Mike Cledford said:
Saw him playing for England at Wembley. against Scotland. He headed the ball so hard in his own area that it carried all the way into their half and Kevin Keegan scuttled after it to score
Chatted to him at Chelsea after a Ron Futcher hat trick helped us to a 4-1 win. It was no surprise to see that his neck was the same circumference as his head. Tough as nails and a real leader by example.
Get your finger out Taylor you useless get.
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I can remember that Ron futcher hatrick, iirc Channon got the other ?
To say i was surprised at the win is putting it mildly,prob RFs greatest game for City.think he was a better header of a ball than kicking it.

Watson playing fo England was a commanding figure,i always thought he and liverpools Phil thompson was the best centre back partnership.
Interesting that DW started out as a centre forward at Notts county,back in the early 70s/ late 60s.
 
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