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Ralphe Milne R-I-P

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  1. Red Robin

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    Unconfirmed at present.
     
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    The link says critical?
     
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    RedorDead Well-Known Member

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    Perhaps a bit too hasty, in this thread RR



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  5. Red Robin

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    Hope he pulls through,i saw it on twitter,but heavy drinking has caused this.
     
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  6. Loathsneyd

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    Any chance we can change the title of this thread?
     
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  7. invermeremike

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    We should.
     
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  8. Angelicnumber16

    Angelicnumber16 Well-Known Member

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    Very sad.
     
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  9. Red Robin

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    http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/dundee-united-legend-ralph-milne-6394530

    http://www.sportinglife.com/footbal...hester-united-winger-ralph-milne-dies-aged-54

    Ralph Milne dies aged 54

    Last Updated: September 6 2015, 21:01 BST

    Tributes have been paid to former Scottish footballer Ralph Milne who has died at the age of 54.

    Ralph Milne: Died aged 54The former Dundee United and Manchester United winger had been receiving treatment in hospital for liver problems.He is well remembered by Dundee United fans for scoring the first goal in a 2-1 victory over rivals Dundee that won United their only Premier League title in 1983.He later signed for Manchester United and also played with Charlton and Bristol City during his career.Dundee United confirmed his death and paid tribute to him on the club's website.A statement from the club read: "Ralph can now take his seat in the main stand on high alongside other departed club legends."He was inducted into the club's hall of fame in 2009.Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson said: "This is a very sad day. Ralph's skill and flair epitomised the Dundee United teams he graced and he was undoubtedly one of the finest footballers to hail from the city of Dundee."He remains Dundee United's top goalscorer in Europe and I am grateful to have watched him in his prime many times during those fantastic years he starred for United."It was a privilege to have known Ralph and he will be remembered fondly and missed sadly by Arabs everywhere."Football fans united on social media to pay tribute to Milne, with many posting an iconic picture of him standing on the pitch with both arms raised aloft after scoring the opening goal when Dundee United won the league in 1983.
     
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    Sadly it seems it is true
     
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    Very sad, he was a good exciting player whilst at City. Although when he signed for Man Utd, Sir Alex still considers him his worst signing, he clearly forgot he signed Veron, Djemba Djemba and Kleberson...
     
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  12. Squasher

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    R do you remember the goal he scored away at York on that wet bank holiday Monday all those years ago?
     
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  13. Red Robin

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    I do we was there R was that the one the minibus caught fire and we were trying to put it out with can of lager<laugh><laugh>
    That was a corker was it not.
     
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  14. Squasher

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    Yep that's the one,that was our last can too,I wasn't too impressed when I saw what was happening,let it burn I say!!!!!!!
     
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    Ahhhh those were the days young,free,single,not a care in the world.

    That goal by Ralphe was a corker.
     
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