VIDEO: Ex Dundee footballer recalls horror of the one punch that destroyed his career
A former Dundee footballer whose career was destroyed by a single punch is fronting a new Police Scotland campaign.
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Two Xplore Dundee bus drivers reach finals of national competition
Two Dundee bus drivers have proved they’re the “wheel deal” on the city’s highways and byways.
‘I’ll suffer forever’: Ex Dundee player left with physical and mental scars from horrific head injury after one punch
A former Dundee footballer whose career was ended with a horror head injury says he’s often brought to tears when he reflects on his ordeal.
Family ‘very angry’ as man accused of attacking ex Dundee player in street walks free
A man accused of knocking former Dundee FC footballer John Black unconscious with one punch – ending his football career – has been acquitted of assault by a jury.
Jury reaches verdict in trial of man accused of assaulting ex Dundee FC kid
A jury has reached a verdict of not proven in the trial of a man accused of assaulting a former Dundee FC youth player.
Man denies running away and telling pal to lie after ‘assault’ of ex Dundee FC kid
A man accused of knocking a former Dundee FC footballer unconscious with one punch and ending his career has denied he tried to get his friend to lie to the police.
Man pleads not guilty to seriously assaulting ex Dundee footballer in city street
A man accused of seriously assaulting a former Dundee FC footballer will face trial in August.
Dundee fans launch fundraiser in support of ex player John, 20
Fans of Dundee FC are to hold of fundraiser for a youth footballer who battled back from a coma — in a bid to show they “don’t forget people who played for them”.
Former Dundee FC kid John Black ‘taking things a day at a time’ after head injury
A former Dundee youth footballer who battled back from a coma has said he will be dealing with the aftermath of his injuries for the rest of his life.
Head shave in support of ex-Dundee kid John raises thousands for Ninewells
Three departments at Ninewells Hospital have benefited from a fundraiser launched in support of former Dundee FC kid John Black.
Mum fears ex-Dundee FC kid’s football career is over after ‘assault’
A former Dundee FC youth player who suffered a serious head injury in an alleged assault is coming to terms with the fact his playing days may be over.
Doctors ‘blown away’ by former Dundee footballer John’s recovery
A former Dundee youth footballer who suffered a life-threatening head injury in an incident on a city street has “blown doctors away” with his recovery.
Real Madrid, Gareth Bale and Charlie Adam among footballing stars backing fundraiser for ex-Dundee kid John
Football giants Real Madrid have backed a fundraiser for a former Dundee youth footballer who is recovering from a coma.
Ninewells doctors ‘worth their weight in gold’ after saving life of ex Dundee footballer John
The family of a former Dundee youth footballer left in a coma after an alleged serious assault have said that the doctors who saved his life are “worth their weight in gold”.
Joy as ex Dundee FC youth player wakes after life-saving operation
The mother of a 20-year-old man who was on life support after an alleged attack in Dundee says he has woken up from a coma.
Man, 23, bailed over ‘attack’ as ex Dundee youth player remains in hospital
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged assault of a former Dundee FC development player.
Man, 23, appears in court while ex Dundee FC development player fights for his life
A man has appeared in court after an incident that left a former Dundee FC development player in a critical condition in hospital.
Dundee street assault: ‘Man held by cops’ while ex Dundee FC development player fights for his life
A man is believed to have been held in connection with a vicious street attack which left a former Dundee FC development player in a critical condition in hospital.