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.
Sad news. One of the best passers of a ball I have had the pleasure of watching. Spoke to him on occasion at away games and he was a smashing fellow. RIP.
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
One of the team that captured the imagination of an impressionable nine year old and started my lifelong love of City. RIP Ken Houghton
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.
Ken came to our school in 1971 to present us with our leagues winners shield. Great man and my late Dads favourite player. RIP Ken
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.
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
Rip ken....such a lovely man and lovely family too...we became friends in 2007 after i did some work at his house and at his daughters...reunited with his lovely wife ...who ken missed so much....thanks for all the memories ken,...proper city legend
Great fella , used to chat to him ,and Jeff Barmby at Warners gym , both were great to talk to . Ken’s passing and shooting reminded me later of Gary Parker , great times in the 60’s and early 70’s watching City . RIP Ken
R.I.P Ken Houghton... Fond memories of watching him from the Well from 69 onwards,he was a great( like so many who took to the pitch alongside him in those days)and yes,that goal that put West Ham out of the Cup was an unforgettable moment... Tigers Legend,very sad news..
Ken Houghton RIP Very sad news. Excellent player. Scored some crackers for us, eg the volley vs Leicester in the 1970/71 season. See link 1970/71 Season: Hull City 3 - 0 Leicester City
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
