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Former Liberal Democrat Leader, Sir Menzies Campbell, latterly Lord Campbell of Pittenweem but usually known as Ming, has died aged 84

At Glasgow University, where he studied law, he became life-long friends with two future Labour stars - John Smith and Donald Dewar.

He also began breaking Scottish records for the 100 and 200 yard sprints.

Inevitably dubbed "The Flying Scotsman", he represented Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Though he failed to win a medal, he went on to captain the British men's team at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Jamaica.

A year later, he set a new British 100m record of 10.2 seconds - beating a young OJ Simpson in the process. The record stood until 1972.
 
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DMD said:
Former Liberal Democrat Leader, Sir Menzies Campbell, latterly Lord Campbell of Pittenweem but usually known as Ming, has died aged 84

At Glasgow University, where he studied law, he became life-long friends with two future Labour stars - John Smith and Donald Dewar.

He also began breaking Scottish records for the 100 and 200 yard sprints.

Inevitably dubbed "The Flying Scotsman", he represented Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Though he failed to win a medal, he went on to captain the British men's team at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Jamaica.

A year later, he set a new British 100m record of 10.2 seconds - beating a young OJ Simpson in the process. The record stood until 1972.
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Decent man RIP
 
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kirkellatiger said:
There’s been a post on a City facebook forum that Ken Houghton has passed away.
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Sad news, if correct - as Cityzen has said, a fantastic passer and a nice guy too; he was a key part of the team that I first started watching in 1966; for those who missed him, imagine someone very similar to Robbie Koren, he could split a defence with a pass and could score you a vital goal.
RIP
 
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Remember him signing along with his team mate, Ian Butler from Rotherham for £40k each, a huge fee in the early 1960's, only weeks after we had paid £40k for Ken Wagstaff from Mansfield and you could taste the excitement in the city. Great times to follow Hull City. Houghton was a very classy midfield player, silky skills with a wonderful passing ability and a tremendous shot. I was lucky enough to see all his home performances for City and many away, the highlight being the winner he scored against West Ham in the FA Cup at Boothferry Park, from memory I also think he scored the winner against First Division Southampton also in the FA Cup in 1966/67, and a beauty away to Norwich when we beat them 2-0 with ten men in 1970.
Houghton also coached and managed the club when his playing days were over and still lived in the area supporting the club from the stands. He was a gentleman too and always had time for the fans. He also ran Amateur team St Peters and turned out for the Ex Tigers, so a huge name in football terms in this city and he will be sadly missed. RIP Ken Houghton and condolences to his family. Thanks for the memories. UTT.
 
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Trumpton Tiger. said:
Remember him signing along with his team mate, Ian Butler from Rotherham for £40k each, a huge fee in the early 1960's, only weeks after we had paid £40k for Ken Wagstaff from Mansfield and you could taste the excitement in the city. Great times to follow Hull City. Houghton was a very classy midfield player, silky skills with a wonderful passing ability and a tremendous shot. I was lucky enough to see all his home performances for City and many away, the highlight being the winner he scored against West Ham in the FA Cup at Boothferry Park, from memory I also think he scored the winner against First Division Southampton also in the FA Cup in 1966/67, and a beauty away to Norwich when we beat them 2-0 with ten men in 1970.
Houghton also coached and managed the club when his playing days were over and still lived in the area supporting the club from the stands. He was a gentleman too and always had time for the fans. He also ran Amateur team St Peters and turned out for the Ex Tigers, so a huge name in football terms in this city and he will be sadly missed. RIP Ken Houghton and condolences to his family. Thanks for the memories. UTT.
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Was at all those games you mention. The 2 coaches of us at Norwich had a great day out. The West Ham game was the last time we had a crowd over 30,000. And will probably remain that way for the lifetime for most of us. You have to wonder what he would with his skills be worth in the transfer market these days.
 
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Cityzen said:
Was at all those games you mention. The 2 coaches of us at Norwich had a great day out. The West Ham game was the last time we had a crowd over 30,000. And will probably remain that way for the lifetime for most of us. You have to wonder what he would with his skills be worth in the transfer market these days.
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I remember the West Ham game like it was yesterday. My first season watching the tigers. North stand full of west ham and great win against a top team
 
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I remember when Ken bought a newsagents on Chants Ave (neat Murrayfield Road) and was in partnership with Alan Glaholm who was an umpire at Wimbledon. The shop delivered my grans papers and I can remember many a time Ken would have a kickaround with me outside the shop when she went in to pay her bill. Lovely fella and had time for everyone
 
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