Only saw him play the once, in a 0-0 home draw to Huddersfield which I've just seen was his second-to-last ever game. He was named man of the match and was head and shoulders above every other player on the pitch on what was otherwise a horrible game. I'd listen in envy to those older than me talk about him in revered tones in future years, wishing I'd seen more of him (I felt the same way about the recently deceased Les Mutrie, too). That's far too young an age to pass away. RIP Bobby.
A wonderful player who I feel was never truly appreciated by a lot of City supporters at the time. Perhaps because he was simply too good for some of those around him?! Anyway, this is how I'll remember him, from New Year's Day 1986 stood on a freezing but well-populated open away terrace at Oakwell. It was recounted in the excellent On Cloud 7 fanzine. City trailed to an early Gordon Owen goal before Jobbo levelled matters. Then Bobby got going: “Time and again he dismissed the challenges of Gwyn Thomas (yes, that Gwyn Thomas), removed the ball from Ron Futcher’s possession and sprayed delightful balls to City’s gleeful frontline. McEwan had converted a penalty for a City lead when Doyle received the ball in the inside right position 45 yards from goal. A body swerve saw off the left-back, a turn of pace removed the centre-half from contention, and as Bobby looked up to see Clive Baker advancing from his goal-line, the demi-god from Dumbarton slipped the ball between the keeper’s legs and into the net in front of the travelling City hordes.” I'm guessing the author was a fan. I certainly was too. RIP Bobby.
Amazing who much stuff he wrote, some of it listed in the kink. Equally amazing how many, from a small percentage of the population, how many Jews wrote brilliant pop music, film scores and other music. And how many of them who emigrated to America seem to grasp the American psyche as regards music. https://variety.com/2019/music/news/andre-previn-dead-dies-composer-gigi-porgy-and-bess-1203152006/
Not seen owt from the club yet. I expect it's because they want to produce a lengthy heartfelt appreciation of Bobby.
Just brilliant. Any bloke ovver 50 has great memories of that watching it with his dad and watching his dad pissing himself. RIP
RIP Andre Previn. Was he married at one time to actress Mia Farrow? Without checking I seem to recall he was.
Very true. It showed what a big thing it was to be on the Morecambe and Wise show that a person of Previn's stature would go on and join in that sort of thing. You can tell he is enjoying himself immensely.
Fully agree with you . He was a great leader , motivator and hard working player . When him and Horton clicked we would rip teams apart . Had his leg broken in a friendly at Donny I think and had to retire , finished up driving a lorry . RIP
Was in the seats in the now " seen better days " side stand that day , Bobby and Nobby ran the show that day . Almost certain that the Saturday before I was at the old Den to see City battered five nil , but we came out at Barnsley and did the business .
You don’t have to be over 50! Like classic Python skits, this is timeless comedy that everyone can find funny!
Correct. The Millwall game immediately preceded Barnsley. The weather was pretty grim up north that weekend and there were doubts the game would be on, which may have been a factor as to why not many travelled. The 5-0 "gubbing" was dished out on a frozen pitch. My only stand-out memory from the game itself is the small band of City fans performing an ironic version Glen Miller's "In The Mood" at 3-0 down, complete with ridiculous dance moves. It even drew applause from some of the home support nearest to us, which was probably unheard of at Millwall. I also remember it was a very long ride home! When Barnsley then went one up early on "Bobby Doyle Day", many of us feared a repeat...
Erics daughter used to live next door to me down on the Cambs/Northants border many years ago, what a great guy Eric was, the funniest guy I've had the pleasure of meeting! The Previn sketch never diminishes, its like it was first shown yesterday!
Seem to remember snow on the ground in Hull . Went with supporters club .Don't recall the Glen Miller dance troupe , only that it was bloody cold . Oh and the dire City performance too . That day at Barnsley made up for it though .
