Jazz 16
13-11-2007, 09:11 PM
Former Busby Babe John Doherty has sadly died aged 72, the club has confirmed.
Doherty, a member of United's first championship-winning side in 1955/56, made
his Reds debut in December 1952 in a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough at Old
Trafford. He went on to make 26 appearances, scoring seven goals.
He remained a loyal United supporter and in recent years he was an influential
figure as chairman of the Association of Former Manchester United Players.
Paddy Crerand, a close friend of Doherty, said: "I am absolutely devastated. It's
hard to take. He was a great, great lad and such a big fan of United.
"He was always at the games at Old Trafford and obviously had the history of
playing for the club as a Busby Babe. One of the great things about him was the
work he did for the former players. He was absolutely fantastic with his work for
the old boys."
United chief executive David Gill echoed Crerand's comments, adding: "John was a
tireless leader of the Association of Former Players and a much-loved and
popular figure around Old Trafford. His work with the former players saw the
group go from strength to strength.
"His quick wit and easy manner will be greatly missed. It was a special moment
for him to bring on the Premier League trophy at the end of last season with his
friends from the Busby Babes' first title-winning team in 1956; a role he
performed with great pride and dignity. Our thoughts are with his family."
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Doherty, a member of United's first championship-winning side in 1955/56, made
his Reds debut in December 1952 in a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough at Old
Trafford. He went on to make 26 appearances, scoring seven goals.
He remained a loyal United supporter and in recent years he was an influential
figure as chairman of the Association of Former Manchester United Players.
Paddy Crerand, a close friend of Doherty, said: "I am absolutely devastated. It's
hard to take. He was a great, great lad and such a big fan of United.
"He was always at the games at Old Trafford and obviously had the history of
playing for the club as a Busby Babe. One of the great things about him was the
work he did for the former players. He was absolutely fantastic with his work for
the old boys."
United chief executive David Gill echoed Crerand's comments, adding: "John was a
tireless leader of the Association of Former Players and a much-loved and
popular figure around Old Trafford. His work with the former players saw the
group go from strength to strength.
"His quick wit and easy manner will be greatly missed. It was a special moment
for him to bring on the Premier League trophy at the end of last season with his
friends from the Busby Babes' first title-winning team in 1956; a role he
performed with great pride and dignity. Our thoughts are with his family."
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