Vi nåddes igår av den tråkiga nyheten att Tommy Docherty är död. Docherty följde upp en lång karriär som spelare med en ännu längre som manager, i England, Skottland, Portugal och Australien. Vi minns honom som Manchester Uniteds manager under mitten av 1970-talet och han ledde oss till triumfen i FA-cupen 1977. Här samlar vi en del av de reaktioner som har strömmat in.
Dochertys död rundade av vad som var ett väldigt dystert år för Manchester United. Vi förlorade även Harry Gregg, Tony Dunne, Alex Dawson, Reg Hunter, Nobby Stiles, Albert Quixall, Maurice Setters och John Fitzpatrick.
In ’77 it was Docherty…
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tommy Docherty, who led us to FA Cup victory in 1977 with a thrilling, attacking team in the best traditions of Manchester United.
Everyone at the club sends sincere condolences to Tommy’s loved ones. pic.twitter.com/KLRsRJwIIv
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 31, 2020
Farewell to The Doc, his humour & witty one liners were crucial by filling us with confidence & relaxing us. In 74 he told us we'd be back as champs & in 76 said we'd win the FAC 12 months later, & we did. So proud to play in a team reflecting his personality. A one off! #MUFC
— Lou Macari (@LouMacari10) December 31, 2020
What a sad day for me to hear the passing of my Old Boss
Tommy Docherty, (The Doc). Great Manager who knew what style of Football to play. I can not express my memories of him, there are too many. He stands with the greats as a Elite Manager.R.I.P. TD.
— Gordon Hill (@gordonhill54) December 31, 2020
RIP Tommy, the days certainly werent dull, rest easy, love to the family. pic.twitter.com/7cXNZ7ZNtE
— Alex Stepney (@AlexStepney1) December 31, 2020
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Sentidas condolências à família e amigos de Thomas Docherty, conhecido como Tommy Doc, que treinou a nossa equipa em 1970 e 1971. Descanse em paz. RIP. #FCPorto pic.twitter.com/MGL7o32Us0
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) December 31, 2020
Altrincham FC are saddened to learn of the passing of Tommy Docherty, who managed the Robins during the 1987/88 season. This was his final managerial role.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family. RIP. pic.twitter.com/QZ4hxyjJ3F
— Altrincham FC (@altrinchamfc) December 31, 2020
😢 It is with great sadness the club has learned of the passing of former #QPR manager Tommy Docherty. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/torFIOQ0Sl
— QPR FC (@QPR) December 31, 2020
Everybody at Chelsea Football Club is very saddened to learn of the death of our former player and manager Tommy Docherty.
Tommy was a legend of our game and our thoughts are with his family and close friends at this time. 💙 pic.twitter.com/pFEESAb5DI
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 31, 2020
Derby County are saddened to learn of the passing of former manager, Tommy Docherty.
Rest in peace, Tommy. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/W0isMGHEtI
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) December 31, 2020
Everyone at Preston North End is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player and manager Tommy Docherty, who made over 300 appearances for the club. 🤍
Our thoughts are with Tommy's loved ones at this sad time. #pnefc pic.twitter.com/Kb0PdpkU2r
— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) December 31, 2020
We are saddened to hear of the death of Tommy Docherty who spent two years with Celtic in the 1940s. Sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP https://t.co/znGbmuPKoa
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) December 31, 2020
RIP Tommy Docherty. Deepest condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏾💜💙 pic.twitter.com/HdLyRUKylo
— Ian Taylor (@IanTaylor7) December 31, 2020
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I’m absolutely floored and devastated by the news of Tommy Docherty’s passing.
One of the most important men in Manchester United history. He restored the club to health.
A sad personal loss as Tommy was hugely influential and nothing but helpful in my own life.
— Wayne Barton (@WayneSBarton) December 31, 2020
Sorry to hear about Tommy Docherty passing away aged 92. Divisive, but a generation of fans fell in love with MUFC because of the attacking football his team played. Went to see him at home near Manchester in his 80s and he was still great company. Condolences to his family. RIP. pic.twitter.com/UgmlXvmJuX
— Andy Mitten (@AndyMitten) December 31, 2020
A Manchester United manager who had any Reds bought up, or educated, by MUFC in the 1970s smiling at the joy his team gave them during an otherwise bleak decade.
A style of football synonymous with our hopes for Utd.
He even had his own Doc's Red Army.
Tommy Docherty, RIP.
— Barney @Red News (@barneyrednews) December 31, 2020
RIP Tommy Docherty. What a time in my life it was to see Doc’s Red army tearing it up both on and off the pitch. Thanks for the memories Doc. pic.twitter.com/UKKW1LcpxL
— Gary Thompson (@gary302) December 31, 2020
Absolutely gutted to hear that Tommy Docherty has passed away today at the age of 92, he was the manager of my first Man Utd team & produced exciting, fast, free flowing football that fans flocked to Old Trafford to watch #RIPTheDoc pic.twitter.com/58jt6D76GX
— Jimmy McBride (@jimmymcbride1) December 31, 2020
Sad to hear that former United manager Tommy Docherty has passed away at the age of 92. "The Doc's" teams were renowned for entertaining, attacking football, winning the 1977 FA Cup. Thoughts with his family. #RIPTommyDocherty pic.twitter.com/wzL0wmkn1n
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) December 31, 2020
Just hearing Tommy Docherty has passed away. Gosh what a bloody year. For United supporters of my generation Tommy Doc, despite his player wheeling/dealing, was a United manager of his time. Stopped the 68-74 decline & laid foundation stone for modern #MUFC. God bless you Tommy pic.twitter.com/pa3IPur5Bi
— Pete Molyneux (@PeteMolyneux) December 31, 2020
Tommy Docherty obituary by Brian Glanville. https://t.co/WlrX8jCcY2
— Owen Gibson (@owen_g) January 1, 2021
Thomas Henderson Docherty blev 92 år gammal. Vila i fred, Tommy.