Blue Streak
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Passed away last night it would appear. True legend of the game. R.I.P
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Dave Mackay R.I.P
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oakiecokie
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Dave Mackay, the former Hearts, Tottenham and Derby captain, has passed away aged 80. The news was confirmed by Tottenham on their official website on Monday night. “We were saddened to hear of the death of our former captain Dave Mackay who passed away at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, this evening [Monday 2 March]. He was 80,” it read.
“Dave was one of the most influential players of his era and was already an established Scotland international when he joined us from Hearts in March 1959,” Spurs said. “He was a superb player who possessed all the technique, passing ability and talent to be the complete footballer.
“He was the heartbeat of our 1961 Double side, was then a key member of the team that retained the FA Cup the following season and although injury kept him out of our 1963 European Cup Winners’ Cup final triumph, he had played a vital role in getting us there.”
Mackay, who won 22 caps and scored four goals, left Spurs for Derby in 1968, was named joint Footballer of the Year the following season, along with Tony Book. “George Best once described him as ‘The hardest man I have ever played against – and certainly the bravest.’
“Dave Mackay will certainly always be remembered here as one of our greatest ever players and a man who never failed to inspire those around him. In short, a Spurs legend. We extend our condolences to the Mackay family at this sad time.” He went on to win the league with the Rams as a player and manager.
For those youngsters who never had the opportunity of seeing this player,can I just say,he really was an iconic player for Spurs and Derby.Never mind how hard he was,this lad could play and I was privileged in seeing him play may times.
A true players player and a superb Captain.
“Dave was one of the most influential players of his era and was already an established Scotland international when he joined us from Hearts in March 1959,” Spurs said. “He was a superb player who possessed all the technique, passing ability and talent to be the complete footballer.
“He was the heartbeat of our 1961 Double side, was then a key member of the team that retained the FA Cup the following season and although injury kept him out of our 1963 European Cup Winners’ Cup final triumph, he had played a vital role in getting us there.”
Mackay, who won 22 caps and scored four goals, left Spurs for Derby in 1968, was named joint Footballer of the Year the following season, along with Tony Book. “George Best once described him as ‘The hardest man I have ever played against – and certainly the bravest.’
“Dave Mackay will certainly always be remembered here as one of our greatest ever players and a man who never failed to inspire those around him. In short, a Spurs legend. We extend our condolences to the Mackay family at this sad time.” He went on to win the league with the Rams as a player and manager.
For those youngsters who never had the opportunity of seeing this player,can I just say,he really was an iconic player for Spurs and Derby.Never mind how hard he was,this lad could play and I was privileged in seeing him play may times.
A true players player and a superb Captain.
cleavers
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Totally agree, from a time when football was a tough but good game, Samir wouldn't have lasted 10 minutes back then, but they still had the ability to go with it.oakiecokie said:For those youngsters who never had the opportunity of seeing this player,can I just say,he really was an iconic player for Spurs and Derby.Never mind how hard he was,this lad could play and I was privileged in seeing him play may times.
I true players player and a superb Captain.
oakiecokie
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cleavers said:Totally agree, from a time when football was a tough but good game, Samir wouldn't have lasted 10 minutes back then, but they still had the ability to go with it.oakiecokie said:For those youngsters who never had the opportunity of seeing this player,can I just say,he really was an iconic player for Spurs and Derby.Never mind how hard he was,this lad could play and I was privileged in seeing him play may times.
I true players player and a superb Captain.
One of the most iconic photos from a sporting point of view was Big Dave grabbing hold of Billy Bremner (who always thought himself as a hard man) and dragging him up by the collar,with Bremner shitting himself,looking at Big Dave and thinking "please don`t hit me" !!!
The_Maverick
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R.I.P.
Thoughts to family and friends.
Oh and do you mean this pic oakie?
<a class="postlink" href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/11/21/article-1088232-0007DBD700000258-45_468x323_popup.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/11/ ... _popup.jpg</a>
Thoughts to family and friends.
Oh and do you mean this pic oakie?
<a class="postlink" href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/11/21/article-1088232-0007DBD700000258-45_468x323_popup.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/11/ ... _popup.jpg</a>
Bill
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oakiecokie said:Dave Mackay, the former Hearts, Tottenham and Derby captain, has passed away aged 80. The news was confirmed by Tottenham on their official website on Monday night. “We were saddened to hear of the death of our former captain Dave Mackay who passed away at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, this evening [Monday 2 March]. He was 80,” it read.
“Dave was one of the most influential players of his era and was already an established Scotland international when he joined us from Hearts in March 1959,” Spurs said. “He was a superb player who possessed all the technique, passing ability and talent to be the complete footballer.
“He was the heartbeat of our 1961 Double side, was then a key member of the team that retained the FA Cup the following season and although injury kept him out of our 1963 European Cup Winners’ Cup final triumph, he had played a vital role in getting us there.”
Mackay, who won 22 caps and scored four goals, left Spurs for Derby in 1968, was named joint Footballer of the Year the following season, along with Tony Book. “George Best once described him as ‘The hardest man I have ever played against – and certainly the bravest.’
“Dave Mackay will certainly always be remembered here as one of our greatest ever players and a man who never failed to inspire those around him. In short, a Spurs legend. We extend our condolences to the Mackay family at this sad time.” He went on to win the league with the Rams as a player and manager.
For those youngsters who never had the opportunity of seeing this player,can I just say,he really was an iconic player for Spurs and Derby.Never mind how hard he was,this lad could play and I was privileged in seeing him play may times.
I true players player and a superb Captain.
I can only echo this post. The man was a true legend of the game.
R.I.P.
oakiecokie
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The_Maverick said:R.I.P.
Thoughts to family and friends.
Oh and do you mean this pic oakie?
<a class="postlink" href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/11/21/article-1088232-0007DBD700000258-45_468x323_popup.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/11/ ... _popup.jpg</a>
Thats the one TM.Cheers.
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oakiecokie said:The_Maverick said:R.I.P.
Thoughts to family and friends.
Oh and do you mean this pic oakie?
<a class="postlink" href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/11/21/article-1088232-0007DBD700000258-45_468x323_popup.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/11/ ... _popup.jpg</a>
Thats the one TM.Cheers.
A true hardman and a great player,just caught the end of his career.
Like most Leeds players they had reputations but just like when Franny gave Hunter a pasting it was a myth
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bennyboy said:A Heart of Midlothian legend.RIP Dave Mackay.
in an age when legend is often used wrongly and easily Dave is a true legend of the game
had the good fortune to meet him on a few occasions ( the dinner for the 50th anni of the Scottish Cup win of 1956 and in the Scottish National portrait gallery for the unveiling of his painting as part of Scotlands greatest ever team) and he was as humble a man as I have ever met