Article here
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/BREAKING-Sheffield-football-legend-Derek.3847211.jp

Sad news :(

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/BREAKING-Sheffield-football-legend-Derek.3847211.jp

Sheffield football legend Derek Dooley has died today. A legend for both Sheffield teams and unfortunate he has died when not too old. Surely a minutes silence will be held when both teams play the next derby. It would be a much more fitting tribute than each having their own silences.

At least before his death he got to know he had been recognised by been entered into the Sheffield Walk of Fame, http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=279483&highlight=derek+dooley

http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/tourist-information/visitor-attractions/sheffield-legends/derek-dooley

A true gent and a loss for sheffield

elaborate please .........

The sad death of derek dooley just been announced on sheffield star website

thats terrible , i know his son and daughter .

merge threads please

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=316075

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=316076

A man who literally gave everything for the cause.
RIP

thats terrible , i know his son and daughter .

I went to school with Suzanne, and my sis used to be a friend of hers. So used to meet Derek now and again, and he always seemed a really nice chap.

RIP

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Maybe both teams could consider honouring him in some way ?
Perhaps naming a suite, bar or restaurant after him at both grounds.

Maybe both teams could consider honouring him in some way ?
Perhaps naming a suite, bar or restaurant after him at both grounds.

There is one at Hillsborough, already.

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There was no need to use the search facility it was breaking news and nobody had started the thread yet. It appeared me and owlsman both saw it on The Star website. We must have both been typing the thread and he must have posted before me.

This would be a good oppurtunity for an investor in Wednesday to become popular with the fans, by erecting a statue of Derek Dooley outside Hillsborough.

There is one at Hillsborough, already.

Sorry, didn't know.
Maybe the City of Sheffield as a whole could do something.

Sorry, didn't know.
Maybe the City of Sheffield as a whole could do something.

Sheffield's way of honouring it's famous citizens
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/tourist-information/visitor-attractions/sheffield-legends/derek-dooley

Sorry, didn't know.
Maybe the City of Sheffield as a whole could do something.
No ned to apologise.
Wouldn't expect you too, you not frequenting Hillasborough very often.

S. Council coild name a street after him for a start & rename Leppings Lane, Derek Dooley Way.

Sheffield's way of honouring it's famous citizens
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/tourist-information/visitor-attractions/sheffield-legends/derek-dooley

That's pretty good but I was thinking of something a little more tangible that you could see on a daily basis.
They name sections of highway over here for famous people.
Why not "The Derek Dooley Parkway" for instance ?

No ned to apologise.
Wouldn't expect you too, you not frequenting Hillasborough very often.

S. Council coild name a street after him for a start & rename Leppings Lane, Derek Dooley Way.

Oops, you answered whilst I was typing but that's similar to what I was thinking. Thanks

Gods football team just got better.

RIP

That's pretty good but I was thinking of something a little more tangible that you could see on a daily basis.
They name sections of highway over here for famous people.
Why not "The Derek Dooley Parkway" for instance ?

My company just printed a Windsor Transit map and I was looking at the names there Chuff. They have some ridicolous names over here for Motorways, Have you ever taken the

E C Row Expressway to the
Ojibiway Parkway to
SANDWICH Street in Windsor ? :gag:

RIP Derek Dooley and hopefully the city will do the right thing and name a street DOOLEY DRIVE somewhere between Hillsborough and Bramall Lane

RIP. Lets hope they don't have a ridiculous minutes applause for him at the Wednesday & United matches on Saturday & Tuesday and instead have a minutes silence.

IMO a minutes applause isn't respectful, I hate it.

RIP. Lets hope they don't have a ridiculous minutes applause for him at the Wednesday & United matches on Saturday & Tuesday and instead have a minutes silence.

IMO a minutes applause isn't respectful, I hate it.

Wholeheartedly agree.

RIP to a true gent.

Condolences to his family :(

Sorrow and blessings going out to Derek Dooley and his family.

May he rest in peace. :(

Gosh, I didnt know. Great chap. He was at a medical dinner I once attended. Big tall chap, but spoke to everyone there. R.I.P.Derek.

My company just printed a Windsor Transit map and I was looking at the names there Chuff. They have some ridicolous names over here for Motorways, Have you ever taken the

E C Row Expressway to the
Ojibiway Parkway to
SANDWICH Street in Windsor ? :gag:

RIP Derek Dooley and hopefully the city will do the right thing and name a street DOOLEY DRIVE somewhere between Hillsborough and Bramall Lane

Sure have, lots of times.
The expressway was built adjacent to the old E.C. Row Rd which was named after a former mayor.
The Ojibway Parkway is a continuation of the xpressway and runs out past Ojibway Park which is a nature preserve. Sandwich Street was in the township of Sandwich which was annexed by Windsor but at one time was larger than Windsor (I think).
I think that a street or something similar is a good idea for Derek to be remembered.:thumbsup:

god bless you derek

R.I.P to a true gentleman who was one of the few that could bring wednesday and united fans together, both sets of fans have a lot of admiration and respect for the man, no doubt he will be remembered and honoured, especially at the derby match :(

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a real giant of a sheffield man for wednesday and united r i p and condolences to his family
a sad day for eveyone

good night god bless derek. top bloke {RIP}

R.I.P Derek - my grandad thought you were brilliant when you wore blue and white, I did when you came to the Blades.

If his family are reading this - your loss is everyones loss in Sheffield, such a giant of a man in every sense, and a total gent.

If ever there was a case for a statue or naming a road then this is the time.

Parkway = Derek Dooley way, why not? A permanent and main route straight into the heart of the city, just where he belongs.

R.I.P Derek - my grandad thought you were brilliant when you wore blue and white, I did when you came to the Blades.

If his family are reading this - your loss is everyones loss in Sheffield, such a giant of a man in every sense, and a total gent.

If ever there was a case for a statue or naming a road then this is the time.

Parkway = Derek Dooley way, why not? A permanent and main route straight into the heart of the city, just where he belongs.
Totally agree - top post

Gods football team just got better.

RIP

Should imagine a few of his goalkeepers, aren't being too welcoming to their latest recruit though !!!!

very sad day. rip derek.

Totally agree - top post

Thanks Dave -time to start e mailing councillors and MP's, let them know that we need some sort of memorial to this great man. I've sent mine.

Come on Blades and Owls, lets have the Parkway renamed in his honour.

What a top man.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/southyorkshire/content/articles/2007/12/06/derek_dooley_sheffield_legend.shtml

R.I.P.

Condolences to the family of a great man who passed today.
He was mr sheffield and will be sadly missed on both sides of sheffield.

Goodbye and god bless.

I believe there is another thread on about Derek, but cant now find it.

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I have no greater respect for anyone else in Sheffield football.
RIP DD

I'm sure you are all aware by now of the sad loss today of a city legend - Derek Dooley - just felt I had to do a post on a great man and ambassador for the city and a great loss to all Owls and Blades fans , my condolencies to Derek's family but they can take comfort from the fact he may be gone but never forgotten -R.I.P Derek - a true legend in every sense of the word :( :(




The world's gone mad and i've lost touch

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RIP


Pure legend

Never saw him play as he played before my time' but a true wednesday legend who but for a horrendous injury would have been even better.R.I.P DEREK

R.I.P Derek Dooley

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What a sad loss for his family, Sheffield and both clubs. A legend for both clubs, a great ambassador for the sport in Sheffield and across the country.

R.I.P

A gentleman passed this way

R.I.P. fella

Such sad news

R.I.P. Derek Dooley
A true Sheffield legend

My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time

I would like to pay tribute on this site to all Sheffielders, football fans or not, this chap will be sadly missed in all parts of this great footballing city. As a Wednesdayite from the early 80's, I never had the privelage of seeing him break the net, time after time in those great but brief years he had for us, my Grandad told me many a story of him and I do not belive there has a been a similar player like him (maybe Hirsty). It was a harsh end to his Hillsborough days the way he got sacked by SWFC on Christmas Eve 1973. He went onto great success with the commercial side at the Lane and then his great chairmanship. I have had the honour of meeting him in the last few years through work and he had so much warmth and was geniunely interested in who I was.
You will be missed Derek and next month's derby has to be the DOOLEY DERBY.
-OWLS FOREVER X

Well said. RIP a true legend and Sheffield's finest.

Some great coverage on the fella on Radio Sheffield right now :)

The idea of naming the next derby game The Dooley derby is good but he also deserves a lasting tribute.
I believe the Parkway should be renamed Derek Dooley Way. It is the main road into the heart of the city. No man has done more to promote this city than derek and this would be a fitting memorial.

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I have just finished reading his book this weekend past, its a great read and what impressed me most was the way he conducted himself. At all times this guy was a gentleman and had a fierce sense of what was right and wrong.
As a Burnley fan from outside of this great city but now living here it is with genuine sadness to hear of his passing, I only wish I could have met him.
RIP Derek

In each era there are one or two people that are truly respected by all for their honorable ways and manner and Derek Dooley was such a person. I've had the honour of meeting him twice at the Lane and what a truly warm and charming personality the man had.

Someone posted earlier that he was a giant, he was a true sportsman and a gentleman. Someone like him is encountered very rarely these days and he will be very sadly missed by people in this City and elsewhere.

How sad that he should be snatched away too soon,. Sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

The idea of naming the next derby game The Dooley derby is good but he also deserves a lasting tribute.
I believe the Parkway should be renamed Derek Dooley Way. It is the main road into the heart of the city. No man has done more to promote this city than derek and this would be a fitting memorial.

Nice one Bronco - anyone else fancy backing an effort to have the Parkway renamed after him??

I could write several things relating to Derek's involvement in football but one thing that has always struck me about himself and wife Sylvia, is what a wonderful advert and example of married life they shared.

sounds a bit daft mebbe, but why don't we just start calling ALL derby games "dooleys"??

ar tha gunna t' dooley next week?

i like it!

sounds a bit daft mebbe, but why don't we just start calling ALL derby games "dooleys"??

ar tha gunna t' dooley next week?

i like it!

The winner of the Sheffield derby should get the DOOLEY CUP presented to them ;)

such sad news, this is really a bad day for sheffield football, big man with a big heart,

The winner of the Sheffield derby should get the DOOLEY CUP presented to them ;)

i can see that, if we call the derbys "dooleys", non-sheffielders would ask why..................
.........
..........and thus the legend lives on!

The idea of naming the next derby game The Dooley derby is good but he also deserves a lasting tribute.
I believe the Parkway should be renamed Derek Dooley Way. It is the main road into the heart of the city. No man has done more to promote this city than derek and this would be a fitting memorial.

I agree that renaming The Parkway would be a fitting tribute to Derek, but how do we go about getting it done?

The sacking of Derek on Christmas eve was one of the few times in my life that I have been ashamed to be a Wednesdayite.

I was on holiday in Majorca and even out there all football supporters were saying how callous it was to sack him.

I was also at Deepdale when Dooley went back to Preston for the first time since the tragic day when he broke his leg and the warmth of feeling from all sides of the ground that day was amazing.

RIP big fellow, you were a proper legend.

A very sad loss.

I think we should all email the council and suggest changing the name of the parkway.

firstpoint@sheffield.gov.uk

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8569895674

Truly sad news. A great man.
RIP

A Legend R.I.P.

I think the renaming of the Parkway is the most ridiculous idea I've heard so far. I really hope that this doesn't go ahead.

The Dooley Cup is a good idea and I also think the teams playing in special shirts for the Sheffield derby would be a good idea (as they did with the Manchester derby/Busby Babes). Releasing the shirts for general sale would be a nice touch aswell.

The best idea by far though is a statue at both football grounds or one in the middle of town. Maybe in the Peace Gardens?

I think the renaming of the Parkway is the most ridiculous idea I've heard so far. I really hope that this doesn't go ahead.

The Dooley Cup is a good idea and I also think the teams playing in special shirts for the Sheffield derby would be a good idea (as they did with the Manchester derby/Busby Babes). Releasing the shirts for general sale would be a nice touch aswell.

The best idea by far though is a statue at both football grounds or one in the middle of town. Maybe in the Peace Gardens?

Why is renaming of the Parkway the most ridiculous idea.?

Me personnally thinks it a very good idea as it links the city together and is the heart of the city.
I also think that having a statue at both football ground would be a good idea too.

Why is renaming of the Parkway the most ridiculous idea.?

I just think its a daft, pointless thing to do. Its tacky and it reeks of Americanism. I don't like it at all.

I think theres many things that would be a much better tribute to him.

No-one will ever, ever refer to it as the Derek Dooley Parkway anyway so what would be the point in changing it?

At least if you've got a statue its something that people will take notice of and can go and visit to pay their respects, and by releasing a commemorative shirt for United & Wednesday, people would buy it and treasure it. What if I wanted to pay my respects to him? I could hardly go onto the Parkway, stand in the middle of the road and lay some flowers down could I?

Disagree WhiteHawk. Many cities honour their famous citizens by way of naming thoroughfares and other civil landmarks this way. The Parkway is a most bland title anyway, and the beauty of renaming it after the late great Derek Dooley is that it takes you - and visitors - into the heart of the city, a route that will be familiar with football fans visiting both grounds.

Both clubs would appreciate this and it would be a nice 'neutral' gesture. There's a bar at Hillsborough called Dooley's and Kevin McCabe has said that one of the Blades' training grounds will be renamed in his honour. Now the city as a whole can dedicate something to Derek Dooley and the busy Parkway is THE road in my opinion.

A sad loss to our city of man from a totally unrecognisable footballing generation, when players played for the fun of it and not the gross paypacket. Glad that Wednesday honoured him on the pitch during one of the derby games some years ago and that there were no lingering hard feelings.

A giant, a lovely bloke and held in high esteem from both sides of the city. A minute's silence at the derby at the lane with fans allowed to mix would be the most apt way of paying our respects.

RIP.

We have to recognise him in some way there is no doubt.
With him involved with both clubs there should be one memorial in the town centre someplace.
The wednesday fan that suggested it should be Dooley day and not derby day was a good idea in my view.
Sad loss to Sheffield, R.I.P. Derek.

With him involved with both clubs there should be one memorial in the town centre someplace.


There's still a huge space at the top of Fargate......

No-one will ever, ever refer to it as the Derek Dooley Parkway anyway so what would be the point in changing it?

Think you are wrong there.
We have 2 main highways (motorways) in and out of Toronto.
One is the 401 and the other is the Don Valley Parkway.
EVERYONE Just calls it the DVP even on local maps, So why couldn't Sheffielders call the Derek Dooley Parkway the DDP :D

PROBLEM SOLVED

http://www.arenamaps.com/maps/186.gif
http://www.cptdv.com/images/map4-bw.gif

Notice one is Don Valley Parkway and one is DVP

Well I'm sorry but I disagree completely. I hate the idea. I would much rather see a statue.

It just sounds so tacky I can't put it into words.

Think you are wrong there.
We have 2 main highways (motorways) in and out of Toronto.
One is the 401 and the other is the Don Valley Parkway.
EVERYONE Just calls it the DVP even on local maps, So why couldn't Sheffielders call the Derek Dooley Parkway the DDP :D

PROBLEM SOLVED

http://www.arenamaps.com/maps/186.gif
http://www.cptdv.com/images/map4-bw.gif

Notice one is Don Valley Parkway and one is DVP

i'm with you on this one CB, it should be renamed Derek Dooley Way as we all know that Derek loved Frank Sinatra and used to sing I Did It My Way.
I think Derek will be up there now chuckling to himself at the thought of renaming the Parkway The Derek Dooley Way. :)

Would everyone on here seriously rather rename a bloody road than have a statue put up? :huh::loopy:

Very said news really upset me.

I have stated a petition to get a statue erected for him I hope nobody minds if i post a link to it in here.
There is also some lovely thoughts on the man in the comments section.

Very sad. A true Sheffield Gentleman. RIP.

Might be an idea if I put the link up :loopy:

http://www.gopetition.co.uk/online/17452.html

Would everyone on here seriously rather rename a bloody road than have a statue put up? :huh::loopy:

Why not do both ?
As a side note about naming streets etc. being tacky, there are probably quite a few street names in Sheffield that are named after politicians.
Why not a legendary sportsman ?

Why not do both ?

I wouldn't have a problem with doing both. I just wouldn't be very happy if the only thing they need was rename the Parkway.

Would everyone on here seriously rather rename a bloody road than have a statue put up? :huh::loopy:

If you read my first post further up, i have also said i would like to see a statue put up at both grounds and would like to see the Sheffield Derby renamed The Dooley Derby and the winner's getting The Dooley Cup.

If you read my first post further up, i have also said i would like to see a statue put up at both grounds and would like to see the Sheffield Derby renamed The Dooley Derby and the winner's getting The Dooley Cup.
Thats fair enough but the way people are going on its as though everyone would rather rename the Parkway than have a proper tribute to him.

I'm not sure about calling it The Dooley Derby but I like The Dooley Cup.

From one who actually saw Derek Dooley play may I just say thanks for some great memories Derek, and although many things have faded from my overcrowded memory the sight of him ploughing down the field in full cry is as bright and clear as though it were yesterday.I know it is a pointless argument yesterdays against todays players but I honestly think some of todays defenders would find this robust all action old fashioned centre forward quite a handful, his physical presence was a start! I have seen many great players over the years but remembering this one is very very special.Name streets,cups, and derbies is fine anything to pepetuate the name of this wonderful MAN, but Derek Dooley will always be alive to me where it counts in my memory.
Rest in peace, and when he arrives at wherever we go after this life the red carpet will be down to welcome him for a job well done.

There were many saying on Radio Sheffield last night that he wouldn't last 2 minutes in todays game as he would be sent off straightaway :D

R.I.P Derek Dooley a True Sheffield Legend My thoughts & Condolences are with his Family & Friends at this sad Time.

THERES ONLY 1 DEREK DOOLEY !!!!!!!

Just my point of view but maybe BOTH sheffield clubs could name the "KOPS" after derek dooley seeing as he did alot for both?
Derek Dooley drew both sides of sheffield together in one way through "Football".

This way football will be the way DD should be remembered.

RIP DD :roll:

Disagree WhiteHawk. Many cities honour their famous citizens by way of naming thoroughfares and other civil landmarks this way. The Parkway is a most bland title anyway, and the beauty of renaming it after the late great Derek Dooley is that it takes you - and visitors - into the heart of the city, a route that will be familiar with football fans visiting both grounds.

Both clubs would appreciate this and it would be a nice 'neutral' gesture. There's a bar at Hillsborough called Dooley's and Kevin McCabe has said that one of the Blades' training grounds will be renamed in his honour. Now the city as a whole can dedicate something to Derek Dooley and the busy Parkway is THE road in my opinion.

A sad loss to our city of man from a totally unrecognisable footballing generation, when players played for the fun of it and not the gross paypacket. Glad that Wednesday honoured him on the pitch during one of the derby games some years ago and that there were no lingering hard feelings.

A giant, a lovely bloke and held in high esteem from both sides of the city. A minute's silence at the derby at the lane with fans allowed to mix would be the most apt way of paying our respects.

RIP.

Thas why I first suggested it - read my post at #32 for why. I thought it was appropriate, sorry if some don't agree but its got potential in my opinion.

If anyone backs this pm me and we'll see what can be done.

Did this city ever forge anything better

Thas why I first suggested it - read my post at #32 for why. I thought it was appropriate, sorry if some don't agree but its got potential in my opinion.

If anyone backs this pm me and we'll see what can be done.

Derek Dooley's statue at the end of Parkway, brilliant idea, show the world what a proper mester he was

Totally agree - top post

a Blade and an Owl agree
thats how much the giant of a man forged the city together
Dooley way i'm up for that
with a giant statue in't middle
and a blue n white scarf in one hand
and a red n white in t'other

Compromise is the first sign of weakness, but how about Hanover Way and Brook Hill being named Dooley Way with a statue of the great man standing where the round about is. It's the quickest way between both grounds and a commanding position overlooking a big chunk of the city.

Simple but classy McKee tribute in the Telegraph

Dooley Legend (http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/web/Upload/STEL/TH0_7320083dooley_cartoon.jpg)

RIP

Pull down the Tinsley Cooling Towers and erect a massive DD statue there.

Pull down the Tinsley Cooling Towers and erect a massive DD statue there.
Or we could just leave them there, paint one red & white, the other blue & white and rename them the Derek Dooley cooling towers :rolleyes:




Thats not a dig at your suggestion btw.....

Or we could just leave them there, paint one red & white, the other blue & white and rename them the Derek Dooley cooling towers :rolleyes:




Thats not a dig at your suggestion btw.....

Fitting..

He was built like one.

And to think Gordon Banks still wanted to be a goalkeeper, after staring up at them during his childhood.

Decided this afternoon:

Blades to erect statue in memory of Derek (http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/Blades-to-erect-statue-in.3856770.jp)