BLETHER: Dee European Cup semi-finalist was youngest boss in Scotland
If the football quiz question was: ‘Which former Dundee and Dundee United footballer once became the youngest manager in Scotland?’ would you be able to answer it?
BLETHER: Fans flock to see the Jim McLean Years
Several weeks ago, this column highlighted a wonderful initiative currently going on at Tannadice Park – and it helped bring the crowds in to see it.
BLETHER: St Johnstone keeper enjoyed a Chinese meal before each match
St Johnstone fan Murray Blair, from Newport, sent in a tale about a former St Johnstone goalkeeper.
BLETHER: Arbroath’s famous 36-0 scoreline was almost eclipsed on same day – by one goal
Part 2 of Rob Boag’s tale from 1885 last week left us at the front door of the referee who officiated when Dundee Harp beat Aberdeen Rovers 35-0.
BLETHER: Ref and committee man had different tallies for famous 36-0 Arbroath win
Last week, Rob Boag gave a slightly different version of events to the one which sees a famous scoreline as a world record – Arbroath 36 Bon Accord 0.
BLETHER: Exhibition on Dundee United’s greatest gaffer, Jim McLean, is wonderful
Tannadice Park currently hosts a wonderful initiative as Dundee United remembers the glory years under their greatest-ever manager.
BLETHER: English champions were on stage with soul legends The Four Tops
One thing about listening to former footballers is that most now feel free to tell wee “inside stories” from their time in the game.
BLETHER: Cardiologist saved player’s life after heart stopped for 78 minutes
Some football stories are legend. The following, I’m assured, is true. . .
BLETHER: Tayside footballer Ian receives telegram from The Queen
Thursday past saw one of Tayside’s best-known football figures exchange correspondence with royalty.
BLETHER: England goalie Swift had hands the size o’ luggies, said Hector
A BwB article in April triggered memories for Rob Boag.
BLETHER: Police open gate for Angus Barbieri and ticketless Jocks grab free entry
In late June this year, the Tele news pages told of the tale of Angus Barbieri.
Fifty years after signing, Lochee legend Dode returned to Thomson Park in Dundee
I enjoyed a couple of evenings with a Lochee United legend earlier this summer.
BLETHER: Title fight descends into massive brawl
Some sport stories are legend. The following, I’m assured, is true . . .
BLETHER: When local lad Norrie joined Forfar after spell at Dundee United
Continuing to look back on the information which appeared in newspapers when local footballers signed for senior teams.
BLETHER: Thibaut Courtois injury is put down to a ‘basket case’
It is not just on the pitch that footballers sustain injuries.
BLETHER: A quick one-two with tree helped United to a Scottish Cup replay
Jim O’Rourke, from Menzieshill, Dundee, phoned to say he had enjoyed our recent feature of “I’m assured the following tale is true” stories.
BLETHER: Superstitious superstar Pele couldn’t play without ‘lucky’ shirt
Some football stories are legend. The following, I’m assured, are true . . .
BLETHER: The talented Duncan family were a football academy all to themselves
Rob Boag reckons he is at an age when he occasionally dives into the twilight zone of my memory to drag lost histories into the light.
BLETHER: Midfield maestro Barnes squared things up with a 20-yard rocket
Sy Thomson recently met Bobby Barnes, the former Osborne and Downfield midfield maestro, in a local licenced premises.
BLETHER: ‘The Golden Bear’ Jack Nicklaus visits NCR in Dundee
As you would have expected, Andy Walker waded right back in to the debate when a BwB reader doubted some of the facts in one of his tales.