MtT Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Apols if wrong forum. Im just on quickly to share and pay respects to a Dandies die-hard Dougie Strachan who recently passed after fighting a valiant battle against cancer. He was 60.Ā Dougie grew up in Northfield and attended the academy. Next to his family he lived and breathed his beloved Aberdeen.Ā He waa a sparky by trade. And frequented the Marischal bar in his younger days until he got ātrappedā by his soul mate of 30 years.Ā Dougie was fun, kindhearted, funny and his warmth filled up many a room.Ā He introduced me to the Doric, and the Dons when I was up from Embra in 91-92 - towards the end of Alex Smith era.Ā Ā Im actually a Hibbie but stood on the terrace with Dougie supporting the Dons. The only part of the ground thatās uncovered. In Scottish football itās the only terrace I have or will stand on outside of supporting the Hibs.Ā Ā Dougie wouldnāt want any fuss. Just thought Iād post here incase anyone knew him from the town or matches. Ā Ā So Iām not asking for a clap - maybe just a goal against the H*NS would be a fitting tribute to the great man.Ā Ā feel free to share on other forums he may have dipped into.Ā Ā stand-free Dougie - Ā RIP fella.Ā Mon the Dandies! Ā Ā 4 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10821-dougie-strachan-nothfield-marischal-bar-rip/
tlg1903 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 4 hours ago, MtT said: Apols if wrong forum. Im just on quickly to share and pay respects to a Dandies die-hard Dougie Strachan who recently passed after fighting a valiant battle against cancer. He was 60.Ā Dougie grew up in Northfield and attended the academy. Next to his family he lived and breathed his beloved Aberdeen.Ā He waa a sparky by trade. And frequented the Marischal bar in his younger days until he got ātrappedā by his soul mate of 30 years.Ā Dougie was fun, kindhearted, funny and his warmth filled up many a room.Ā He introduced me to the Doric, and the Dons when I was up from Embra in 91-92 - towards the end of Alex Smith era.Ā Ā Im actually a Hibbie but stood on the terrace with Dougie supporting the Dons. The only part of the ground thatās uncovered. In Scottish football itās the only terrace I have or will stand on outside of supporting the Hibs.Ā Ā Dougie wouldnāt want any fuss. Just thought Iād post here incase anyone knew him from the town or matches. Ā Ā So Iām not asking for a clap - maybe just a goal against the H*NS would be a fitting tribute to the great man.Ā Ā feel free to share on other forums he may have dipped into.Ā Ā stand-free Dougie - Ā RIP fella.Ā Mon the Dandies! Ā Ā Sorry for your loss mateĀ 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10821-dougie-strachan-nothfield-marischal-bar-rip/#findComment-281440
irnbru1903 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Sad news. Did Dougie by any chance live on Granitehill Place? 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10821-dougie-strachan-nothfield-marischal-bar-rip/#findComment-281487
MtT Posted March 22 Author Report Share Posted March 22 I think it may well have been itās been a few years now. His dad worked in ship building iirc. Has 2 brothersĀ Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10821-dougie-strachan-nothfield-marischal-bar-rip/#findComment-281518
MtT Posted March 22 Author Report Share Posted March 22 Just confirmed he did. 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10821-dougie-strachan-nothfield-marischal-bar-rip/#findComment-281519
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