Monkey Tennis Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Really sad news. I saw him play a good few times when I was a young kid, but I became a regular at just about the time he finished. But I remember him greeting our Cub group and showing us round the ground before that, and I remember being blown away when he got mentioned on Football Focus ahead of his 800th appearance. Lots of posters on the relevant thread on this forum have struggled with the concept of what 'club legend' means this week. With Ball there is no room for doubt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Although it was a good result today it doesn't really matter after the news of Alan Ball, RIP big man true club legend and a true gentleman. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidofthesouth Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Really sad news. Just what others have already said - the term "club legend" can probably be over-used these days, but not in the case of Allan Ball. I remember travelling through to Falkirk to watch his 800th appearance for the club. Was also lucky enough to meet, chat with him and get my picture taken with him when we were over on our European adventure in Copenhagen. An absolute gentleman. RIP big fella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmy_cammy Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Really sad news. I don’t know the man, and never saw him play but I’m still feeling incredibly sad about this news.People like Allan Ball make this club what it is, and we will truly never see his like again.Rest in peace. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flash Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Can’t find the words. Can only say Allan Ball, Allan Ball, Allan Ball was wonderful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, Hawk said: Although it was a good result today it doesn't really matter after the news of Alan Ball, RIP big man true club legend and a true gentleman. I know what you mean, but it does matter and he would have been the first to say so. After his family Bally lived for his football. If he was at all conscious of it he would have been delighted with today's result. Devastated at the news. Sleep well my friend. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) Allan Ball was the first "proper" footballer I ever met. He was an absolute gent and a top, top keeper. RIP Bally. Edit to add for anyone interested there is a really nice piece about Bally on the QOS official site. QOS Great Edited July 21, 2018 by Distant Doonhamer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumfriesblue Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 RIP ALLAN BALL . a true giant off a man . queens legemd . lovely guy to talk too . i will miss you allan . god bless you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessieField Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Sad news, RIP Allan Ball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer doon south Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Sad news. I never met the man personally or seen him play. His association with the club will surely live on though (in some capacity) i hope and i can only echo that my thoughts are with him and his family this evening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priti priti priti Patel Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Sad news about Alan Ball. Way before my time but was always aware of his role on the board and as a figurehead. What's the deal with Queens players going to Peterhead - Willie Gibson and Derek Lyle there atm, and now looking to sign our Under 18s keeper apparently. This after Dzierkawski moved up there. Is this just a coincidence or is there more to it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, Margaret Thatcher said: Sad news about Alan Ball. Way before my time but was always aware of his role on the board and as a figurehead. What's the deal with Queens players going to Peterhead - Willie Gibson and Derek Lyle there atm, and now looking to sign our Under 18s keeper apparently. This after Dzierkawski moved up there. Is this just a coincidence or is there more to it? Confirmed on official site that Ryan Gibson is going to Peterhead on loan. Another to Peterhead 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumfries Boy(new acc) Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Big game on Tuesday now, we all know the financial benefits of progress. First real test of the season don't see any reason why, with the way we are playing, we can't go and get something. I just hope we play to our strengths and attack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 33 minutes ago, Margaret Thatcher said: Sad news about Alan Ball. Way before my time but was always aware of his role on the board and as a figurehead. What's the deal with Queens players going to Peterhead - Willie Gibson and Derek Lyle there atm, and now looking to sign our Under 18s keeper apparently. This after Dzierkawski moved up there. Is this just a coincidence or is there more to it? Willie Gibson didnt join Peterhead from us though, he was at two clubs in between. Grant Anderson did though, you missed him. And Mark Millar went the other way slightly further back. All just a coincidence though. No club connection. The keeper one is simply because he is Willie's brother really and Peterhead dont have another keeper. If he wasnt able to get a lift with his brother he wouldnt be going. Its a good opportunity for him though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfield 53 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 4 hours ago, Hawk said: Although it was a good result today it doesn't really matter after the news of Alan Ball, RIP big man true club legend and a true gentleman. Alan Ball really is a legend seen him play many games he really was a top class goal keeper. It was after he retired from playing that I got to meet him we played together in the same snooker team he really was a nice guy never a bad word to say about anyone . RIP Alan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBairn Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 9 hours ago, sidofthesouth said: Really sad news. Just what others have already said - the term "club legend" can probably be over-used these days, but not in the case of Allan Ball. I remember travelling through to Falkirk to watch his 800th appearance for the club. Was also lucky enough to meet, chat with him and get my picture taken with him when we were over on our European adventure in Copenhagen. An absolute gentleman. RIP big fella. Made his debut against Falkirk as well. Strange how these things sometimes work out. Not often a club sees a player of that caliber or indeed, loyalty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer doon south Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 After the recent talk of PR at the club, can I just say that is fantastic piece on the OS. Very moving and well written. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Sad news about "Bally". Very much part of my early years following Queens and a true Club legend. Not a native of Dumfries but he settled here and was rightly regarded as a Doonhamer. Condolences to his family and many friends at this sad time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleinfaethetoon Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 So sad to hear about the passing of Alan Ball, the man between the sticks when I first started watching QOS late 70’s, like many of you will remember as Alan Davidson slowly started to replace Bally in goals. Rest in peace Bally, you are a legend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenortherner Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I remember being so upset when John Lyle was keeping Alan Ball out of the team after having been injured. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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