Dave Watson has neurodegenerative disease

[Blue Feather]

Warrior, leader and humble too. The rock of City and England and apparently almost made the World Cup Squad in 1982 aged 35, only to be pipped by Steve 'headband' Foster (who my mate floored one night but that's another story) keep as well as you can Big Dave

 

[beehive_bob]

Sad news. A defensive giant and one of my heroes when I was a kid. The goal referred to above may have been his bullet header v Ipswich at the North Stand end, I was behind the goal not far from Big Helen.

Best wishes to Dave, his friends and family in their time of need.

 

[beehive_bob]

Around 2:10

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Sad news indeed

 

[SebastianBlue]

Horrible news. He was before my time but many older heads often talked about him being a rock and leader.

I wish him the best through what will be a very difficult progression for him and his family.

 

[mexico1970]

His battles with Joe Jordan were a thing of beauty, hope the great man has some respite and enjoyment left.

 

[skivitheblue9320]

Around 2:10

Apart from Vinny's header against the rags, this for me was THE best headed goal I ever saw a city player score. Wishing big Dave and all his family well, under the circumstances.

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

Very sad news, indeed.

 

[blue44]

Dave and Doyle were big hero's of mine when i was nipper in the 70's
All the best Mr Watson

 

[RACHACE]

Before my time but one that all the older blues I've met over the years speak about in pretty much the same vein as Bell, Summerbee, Lee, corrigan, Book etc.

Sad news.