The Doog: The Incredible Story of Derek Dougan - Football s Most Controversial Figure

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Paul Mitchell, pictured, was detained in the 10th minute of the Birmingham CIty v Aston Villa match at St Andrews on Sunday, March 10 (Image: BIRMINGHAM MAIL) In May 1965, he switched to another club, Leicester City, before securing his place with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1967.

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Dougan always had ambitions that went beyond football, and with the help of a loyal lieutenant he produced various books about the game, including a novel, The Footballer (1974), much of which appeared to recount his feud with the Wolves manager, Bill McGarry. Wolves were trailing to a goal by the brawny Len Juliens and their last hope of even a point appeared to have gone when Dave Wagstaffe missed a penalty in the absence of regular taker Terry Wharton. Deeley, Tony (5 July 2007). "Fans pay tribute to the Doog; Mourners line streets for funeral. – Free Online Library". Birmingham Mail . Retrieved 28 July 2016. He was a bit of a legend in Northern Ireland football history," said Boyce. "He was known as a jovial character who always kept people entertained." Pryke, Chris (8 April 2000). "Smile of an innocent man; Soccer idol Dougan is cleared of assault. – Free Online Library". Birmingham Post . Retrieved 27 July 2016.

We need some people who can actually talk lucidly about football,’ had been the guiding principle of Bromley, who changed his mind about using his panellists individually and opted instead to throw them all on screen at once. ‘Crerand and Allison were the baddies,’ he added, ‘and the charming Dougan with the lovely McNab were the goodies. They became folk heroes in four weeks.’ He made his final appearance for Northern Ireland on 14 February 1973 in a 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus. He was appointed player-manager at Southern League Premier Division side Kettering Town in 1975, a position he retained for two years. Whilst at the club he negotiated the first shirt sponsorship deal in English football. He chaired the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) from 1970 to 1978, and helped to further players' rights and set up the first PFA player awards in 1974. Also throughout the 1970s he became a football pundit and writer, and became particularly well known for his part in ITV's coverage of the 1970 and 1974 FIFA World Cup. After fronting a consortium that took Wolverhampton Wanderers out of liquidation, he served the club as chairman from August 1982 to January 1985. He stood as an independent politician in the Belfast East constituency in 1997, and later became involved in the UK Independence Party. Ronnie Allen’s Wolves were into the final stretch of their successful 1966-67 Second Division promotion journey when they set off for the clash with Millwall at the Londoners’ old Den ground. Gordos, Steve; David, Harrison (2008), The Doog: The Incredible Story of Derek Dougan – Football's Most Controversial Figure, Know the Score, ISBN 978-1-84818-502-9

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During these years Dougan formed a great striking partnership with John Richards. They were the most-feared forward duo in England, with Dougan scoring 123 goals in his 223 games for Wolves, before he retired in 1976 after an 18-year English career which netted him 222 goals in 564 games. In the second half the home team netted again but on this occasion the referee was brave enough to disallow it. I for one an truly saddened to hear the passing of Derek Dougan. He was a true legend to the world of soccer and I'm really proud of his achievements as a player. Sadly, it all went sour, the fans turned on him and he quit the club and regular hands-on involvement in football. His place on the original football panel along with Malcolm Allison, Pat Crerand and Bob McNab, put together by ITV for its coverage of the 1970 Mexico World Cup, gave him a high profile beyond the traditional boundaries of the game.O Righallaigh, Ciaran (15 February 2004). "Brazil's return to Dublin's flair city conjures up memories". Scotland on Sunday. Archived from the original on 2 June 2004 . Retrieved 29 November 2007. Dougan was a combative centre-forward who relied on his speed, strength and awareness to score and create goals. [75] Former Peterborough United teammate Peter Deakin said that "his biggest strength was his ability in the air. If enough balls went into the area he would be on the end of 80 per cent of them". [76] He had an excellent left-foot and was described as "streetwise" and "crafty", but was not a great passer of the ball. [77] Opposition defenders did not like playing against him as he was strong and very difficult to defend against. [78] Media career [ edit ] Dougan succeeded Terry Neill – his future Northern Ireland manager – as chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) in 1970. [91] He advocated the belief that players should control their own destiny and used his position as Chairman of the PFA to further players' rights. [92] He oversaw the inaugural PFA awards in 1973–74, which included the PFA Players' Player of the Year, PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Team of the Year, and PFA Merit Award. [93] He pushed for freedom of contract for players, and in 1978 accepted a compromise deal that allowed players to switch clubs at the end of their contracts, providing that the player's new club and old club could agree on a transfer fee, with a tribunal agreeing on a fee in cases where clubs could not agree. [94] It was not an entirely happy move, with his time at Villa Park perhaps best remembered for the player shaving his hair off. He then headed for the East Midlands and spells with Peterborough United and Leicester City, before, in March 1967, he landed at Wolverhampton Wanderers. If you possess comments like these, it's best keeping them to yourself as a mark of respect to someone who gave 100% to the club. I for one will respect the dead especially 'Doog'. He was one of us and it was brace in the semi's against Sheffield Wednesday that secured our passage in the final.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Derek Dougan 'caused Cup Final death crash' says Aston Villa hero". Sunday Mercury. 28 November 2010 . Retrieved 27 July 2016.

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At times, he was a very controversial character, never frightened of taking on authority, which got him into trouble in his playing career and, needless to say, off the field as well," said the current PFA chief executive, Gordon Taylor.