BLETHER: Five North of Tay Cup Finals but just one success for Broughty goalie Ally
Tele columnist John Brown has previously "blethered" about Ally Martin, a well-decorated junior player in the Dundee area.
Blether with Brown
BLETHER: Treasured wallet was the prize for Scottish Schools Cup success
In Ally Martin’s early years, football at primary school was a series of friendlies with no league or cup competition but, at senior school, this all changed.
Blether: Dundee amateur Ally’s first ‘wage’ was a packet of sweets
As stated last week, this edition hosts the first of many stories by remarkable local amateur football official Ally Martin.
Schoolboy signing John Holt went on to be a Dundee United legend under Jim McLean
Reproducing little tales which appeared in local newspapers at least 40 years ago.
BLETHER: Alex presents a compelling case to back up Jack Nicklaus’ visit to Dundee NCR
Monifieth reader Alex Kelly previously expressed doubt regarding dates given in this column for the visit of a sports superstar to the city.
No sense of reality as McFadden’s strike hit the net in memorable win against France
Football players, managers and staff are always sought for quotes by the media.
BLETHER: Scout Bobby Calder brought in top-class talent to the Scottish game
Having enjoyed a meal with my wife and friends in a Dundee city centre restaurant, at the end of our stay I had occasion to use the "wee boy’s room".
BLETHER: Neill was the manager who lured Dundee striker to White Hart Lane
I was stumped by a recent question regarding the transfer of a Dundee player to a club down south.
BLETHER: Keeper sheltered under an umbrella in famous 36-0 win for Arbroath
The September issues of BwB saw a different version of events offered regarding the world record football score – Arbroath 36 Bon Accord 0.
BLETHER: Scotland being bad is really nothing new, unfortunately
Season 1970-71 was a horrendous season for the Scotland national team, according to one reader’s memory.
BLETHER: ‘Near complete footballer’ left Dens to join neighbours United
Senior players moving “across the road” in Dundee are relatively few and far between.
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: 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.