tinto Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I am sad to advise on the death of Benburb legend Tommy Douglas. Tommy served the Bens for around 60 years as player, manager, committee man and president. He held the respect of all in Scottish Junior Football and must have been the best liked official anywhere. A very sad day for Govan football. Tinto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan of the juniors Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Thoughts from us all at Ladeside to all who knew him . R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingshill1904 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 One of the greats in junior football I used to have a wee fruit shop in Govan rd and tommy would come in often and talk about his love for the bens our condolences to his family and Benburb from all Forth Wanderers you will me missed Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotter Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Aye Tommy was a govan legend,, n was always a gentleman,,,,god bless his soul,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBENS Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Tommy Douglas,the term legend is banded about all too often but with Tommy it's deserved, a true great.thanks for the memories, God bless you, from everyone at Benburb football club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Prez Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Well known well liked and will be well remembered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky burgh Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 loss of a true bens legend ,and a good friend I had the honour of having served with Tommy on the old West of Scotland committee. used to meet Tommy regularly in Govan going for his and neighbours papers , the world is a poorer place today now that Tommy has gone , one big regret is that Tommy didn't live to see the new Bens Park . it would be fitting if the bens committee could name some part of the new facility in his honour will miss you Tommy rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncansfield Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 sorry to here about Tommy condolences from all at Kilsyth Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmad Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 A sad day for His family .and a loss to junior football he gave everything asked for nothing a true Benburb /Govan man who loved his club RIP Tommy you will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrellburn Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Tommy had a season at Duncansfield in 55-56 playing alongside another sadly departed junior legend, Alex Querrie, between them they 58 goals. Tommy scored both goals against a very strong Glasgow Rangers XI in a friendly. He will be long remembered at kilsyth although he returned to the club closest to his heart after just one season. Condolences to his family and all at Benburb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bens Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Just to inform everyone of the funeral arrangements for Tommy Douglas. Monday 28th July 2014 10.30am, Craigton Crematorium Glasgow G52 2DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertha_BJFC Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Read this in today's evening times. The guy was by all intents and purposes a Benburb legend and condolences from all at beith juniors football club. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courts Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 RIP TOMMY an absalute gem of a guy knew him fae i was a wee boy mr bens i used to call him a pure gent GBNF MATE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Yip Tommy - We will all miss you. Even though there was Billy Hodgson and Andy Dailly as manager and assistant when I was at the Bens there was always Tommy by our side, always there to lend support and advice, especially to the new lads just starting in the Junior level. It is a sad, sad loss to the junior world.I believe his funeral was on Monday the 28th, Unfortunately I could not make it, at family holiday but my thoughts are with his family and all at oor Bens and I always had and always will have good thoughts regarding Tommy. Privilege to be part of your distinguished life. I met his son recently at the Bens final weekend at Tinto park on the sat for the final league match against Johnstone Burgh and the Sunday for the Bens legend Game. A son who is so proud of his father, A father can ask for no more. Even in the ole days, Tommy with his Fuzzy Zolla Hairdo, I still remember his hairdo at the Scottish Cup Final in 1980 and I was 11, now that's what I call leaving an impression.. Love ya Tommy, Rest In Peace xx Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 loss of a true bens legend ,and a good friend I had the honour of having served with Tommy on the old West of Scotland committee. used to meet Tommy regularly in Govan going for his and neighbours papers , the world is a poorer place today now that Tommy has gone , one big regret is that Tommy didn't live to see the new Bens Park . it would be fitting if the bens committee could name some part of the new facility in his honour will miss you Tommy rest in peace Frank Lovering, Benburb manager, is hoping to arrange another Bens Legends game for the new opening for the stadium. Maybe something can be done before or during it, Plaque etc.. I will ask him about it - that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Frisk Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Frank Lovering, Benburb manager, is hoping to arrange another Bens Legends game for the new opening for the stadium. Maybe something can be done before or during it, Plaque etc.. I will ask him about it - that's for sure. RIP sounds like one of the good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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