Nancy McVittie | NEIU It was a close-knit dressing room and the likes of Frenchy (Hamish French), Craig Robertson and Ian Westwater helping to drive things., Legendary Dunfermline goalkeeper Ian Westwater added: As long as we scored more goals than the opposition, thats all Dick and Bert were interested in and it showed with the goals against column that season.. Scots mum's side-splitting before and after pics of daughter's first day at school left nation in stitches. Watch hes not gambling or drinking, Dick, said Paton. Norrie McCathie (1) Murdo MacLeod (1) Scott Crabbe (1) Ian Westwater (1) Istvan Kozma (1) Dave Bowman (1) Chris McCart (1) David Robertson . "I had complete trust in him and knew how he played and what he would do in virtually every situation, so much so that I could adjust my position to his.". Then theres the tale of Paton warning him during a pre-season trip that he was worried about the amount of money a young Jackie McNamara was asking for. Some heard it over the phone; some heard it from their teammates; some heard it on the radio. All Rights Reserved. They would, at best, fall at the final hurdle just like the previous three campaigns in which they failed to win promotion on the final day. The silent majority needs to take a stand. Theyd come to Dunfermline and wouldnt get big money, but wed work hard and give them a chance. A club cant prepare for that; a board, manager, players cant prepare for that. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. It was bitter but never below the belt. Norrie McCathie, 34, and Amanda Burns, 26, a hairdresser, were found dead on Monday evening at McCathie's home in Fife, when McCathie's business partner John Watson and a friend, Geoffrey. It was the second tragedy to hit the McCathie family in recent years. "It's still a sore one. That season Dunfermline went on to gain promotion to the Scottish Premier Division. Career Ivo den Bieman described him as "quiet and reserved at times" but who "turned into this winner and leader on the pitch", while Jackie McNamara, who left in September 1995 for Celtic, remembered him as having a "good sense of humour" and being "very easy to get on with". I remember wee Moorey getting pulled down for the penalty and everyone is looking at the Airdrie keeper (Rhodes) a good ex-Dunfermline man, smiled Campbell. Dunfermline launch one-off kit in honour of club legend Norrie McCathie You cant slaughter them if your first refuge is blaming someone else and trying to mitigate with the two wrongs make it right argument. Nails were being munched down to the quick. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Despite the goalscorers red card after 65 minutes, the visitors held firm. In December 1998, a stand at the club's East End Park stadium was named after him. Millar, as cool as you like, stepped up and sent Andy Rhodes the wrong way. [1] He had separated from his pregnant wife Julie in late 1995, and their daughter Jade Clare was born in March 1996 just over two months after his death. The trophy was at an airfield, waiting to be flown to the winners in a helicopter. Dunfermline Athletic Heritage Trust Pars bring back iconic strip to remember Norrie McCathie He had a ready smile for customers in the pub and the night club "Nico's" in Dunfermline which he ran with his former team-mate John Watson, the two forming a successful business partnership. 'Sculpting' Levi's jeans slashed from 76 to 32 as Amazon shoppers praise 'steal of a deal'. Mr Paton was unable to answer questions, leaving club secretary Paul D'Mello to make an official statement. "It's not just the length of service, it's what he did during that spell; how he played, how he acted off the pitch, and epitomised everything that was great about our football club. Or the one about keepers Westwater and Guido van de Kamp complaining about a coach who shall remain nameless urinating (Campbell uses a different word) in their goal-mouth before training. Something went wrong, please try again later. [1] He had separated from his pregnant wife Julie in late 1995, and their daughter Jade Clare was born in March 1996 just over two months after his death. The Ibrox hero answered impassioned punter Mal who believes it's time to turn down a seat at Europe's top table. He follows in the footsteps of supporters from other Scottish clubs who have shared their. Please report any comments that break our rules. You can be confident and hesitant. Norrie was always late for training, said Campbell. He was OK in midfield but when I moved him back to play as a central defender, especially him and Davie Young, they were great together and worked really hard together. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Thats for them to deal with. With the calibre of opponents in the division, what chance did they really have? Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? PKYFA - East regional cup 2009s/ U13s Round 3 - Facebook When I joined the club back in 1985, he was already here and we had some wonderful experiences coming through the leagues. He hasnt paid the staff. It was signed Lea-Anne. More than 12,000 fans were in attendance to see Maurice Malpas, Dave Bowman, Craig Brewster and a swathe of other top talents breeze to promotion. Although they were relegated . Norman "Norrie" McCathie (23 March 1961 8 January 1996) was a Scottish professional footballer best known for time with Scottish club Dunfermline Athletic. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. On 8 January 1996, Dunfermline Athletic defender Norman "Norrie" McCathie died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Norrie McCathie - Wikipedia Both are covered single tiered stands, that are quite steep in appearance. Norrie McCathie Stand is a stadium in Fife. However, Peter Hetherston levelled after taking advantage of a den Bieman slip. Obviously everyone was just totally shocked and down, and the game hardly seemed important. "What I remember about the day we played Cowdenbeath was that Norrie's mum was sitting next to me, and I think she was genuinely taken aback by the outpouring of love for her son 20 years on. It did not have orange and black ribbons on it. "If it was the case a crunching tackle was needed or a goal to drag you back into a game, you could count on big Norrie.". This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Norrie, 34, was a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning. In the past, the journalists job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. The death of Norrie McCathie, who was found gassed in his home on Monday, once again brings tragedy to Scottish football, less than a year after the untimely death of Davie Cooper. . A specially commissioned one-off strip, replicating the iconic red and blue quarter top that was the last Pars shirt Norrie wore against St Mirren at Love Street, will be worn during the Cowdenbeath match and will feature the skipper's number four on the back. When Dunfermline Athletic prevailed in the race for the 1995/96 First Division title, it represented a cathartic triumph in the face of unimaginable tragedy. You wonder if you will ever see the type of character again in the modern game the loyalty, the lack of ego, the connection with the fans because the game is just so different today, added McArthur. But if they dont, have a think if you saw the incidents or were anywhere them. The only time was when he got injured and he went down to Ayr for a game or two to get himself fit, and I had to call him back. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Please report any comments that break our rules. It seems like yesterday we were lifting trophies, winning the Second Division, playing in the Premier League for the first time, getting relegated and going back up again," he reflected to Press Sport. McCathie sustained a career-threatening injury in 1989 and went on loan to Ayr United during his rehabilitation. It wasnt like we got shut-out after shut-out but that was a vital one!. Its subhuman. One of the highlights of McCathie's career was to captain Dunfermline in the League Cup final of 1991, after leading by example in the semi-final against Airdrie, in which he scored the vital penalty which booked a Hampden appearance against Hibernian. England star Alessia Russo breaks silence on Lionesses' heartbreaking World Cup final defeat, Sean Dyche: Sky Sports apologises for 'insensitive' comments about Everton manager's clothes, Timbers part ways with head coach Giovanni Savarese, Luis Rubiales Apologizes for Kissing Jennifer Hermoso After World Cup Win, Bronze and Batlle's embrace signifies most global and connected womens World Cup | Jonathan Liew, Mason Greenwood to leave Manchester United after internal investigation, ACHIEVING IMMORTALITY: JOCK STEIN, HELENIO HERRERA, AND THE 1967 EUROPEAN CUP FINAL. Signed by Dunfermline manager Pat Stanton in August 1981 from Cowdenbeath, McCathie went on to play a club record of 576 games between 1981 and 1996. At the dead girl's home in Woodmill Road, Dunfermline, her brother-in-law, Mr Bill Hills, said: ``The whole family is devastated, stunned. After reading all I could find in M/F books, I decided to give M/M fiction a try and my addiction skyrocketed. The actions of some Falkirk fans last week, pelting Dunfermlines Dean Shiels with false eyeballs, cross the line. Genre. Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen FC, Hearts and Hibs make signings. @CCP_sport Jim Leishman has paid tribute to a 'loveable rogue' as Dunfermline today commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of legendary former skipper Norrie McCathie. Donald McLeod was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, writes Grant McCabe. Norrie McCathie - Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias To be with one club for 15 seasons is rare these days and he was a hero with the Dunfermline fans. David McKinney Norrie McCathie, footballer: born Edinburgh 23 March 1961; married (two children); died Crossford, Fife c 8 January 1996. Then, afterwards, you can think about that moment and what it meant to the fans.. A Gannett Company. $0.83. Ally McCoist offers weighty Rangers argument against impassioned radio plea to SWERVE Champions League 'embarrassment'. Dunfermline captain Norrie McCathie celebrates after scoring against St Mirren in 1995 (Image: Daily Record) DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC have announced a host of events to commemorate the 20th. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Renovations had been taking place at the cottage and an investigation is under way because there was no gas fire in the room where the couple died. There was an expectation that we would win but, at the same time, a trepidation that we wouldnt win.. All rights reserved. Then the great Norrie McCathie died and things changed, got sinister, as some Falkirk fans mocked his tragic passing with chants and songs. A spokesman added: ``If there was a problem with his central heating, Mr McCathie wouldn't have necessarily called us. For 25 years, Ive listened to folk say: It was Andy Rhodes he dived out of the way. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. contact the editor here. When I heard the news, I sat down for about two hours and just didnt move. Steven Gerrard adds Rangers trophy touch to birthday wish for Celtic coach's wife and punters love it, The Liverpool icon couldn't resist adding Rangers ribbons to a birthday message for the coach's wife, Double European Championship success for West Lothian archer. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Ally McCoist. They went to his home and found his body, along with the body of his girlfriend, 26-year old Amanda Burns, both dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. Ever since that time, the expression We did it for Norrie is held dearly by Pars fans, in his memory.. Text is available unner the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License ; additional terms mey apply. Id always just say to Norrie: If youre late, just shut up, get your kit on and come down to training yourself. I dont think I thought about the enormity of that kick at the time. He went on to play in every match for Dunfermline in the next two seasons and helped the club reach the League Cup final in season 199192. Bold and doubtful. He was a great talker during the games and always had a knack for popping up and scoring important goals for us! Silent killer..13. The MP for Edinburgh South said that January 25 would mark the first anniversary of CO-Gas, a Parliamentary campaign launched last year to raise public awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning and press for greater safety in the home. Exclusive: The UK only spends 1.3 per cent of GDP on incapacity benefits, three and a half times less than Norway and Denmark. McCathie, aged 34 . You can make a complaint by using the report this post link . And sure, its not just football, its a society problem but for whatever reason the game seems to bring out the worst dregs. Fans and players paid tribute to McCathie, who played for Dunfermline Athletic for the past 15 years, captaining the side for the last eight. He was hard as nails; not dirty, but proper old fashioned grit and determination. THE PARS team are set to pull on the strip Norrie McCathie wore for the final time as part of a series of tributes planned to mark the 20th anniversary of the legendary skipper's death. Theyre not alone, to be fair. They were the pretenders. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Feedback | "It seems only yesterday that he was playing. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Norrie McCathie was the Dunfermline Athletic Club Captain when he tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning at his home 25 years ago this week on 8th January 1996. ", Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Committed without a hint of knowing. contact the editor here. Although they were relegated to the third tier in 1983, they secured back-to-back promotions in 1986 and 1987 and spent four of the next five seasons in the top flight. Jim Leishman pays tribute to 'loveable rogue' Norrie McCathie on 20th Ill tell you this: Andy wasnt saving that penalty, even if he did go the right way. By 1984, McCathie had become a regular in the Dunfermline team and helped the club to successive promotions to the First Division in season 198586 and to the Scottish Premier Division in season 198687. How could any fan think that abusing West Broms Jake Livermore over the death of his baby son was great craic? None of which mitigates against any of what happened last week. Signed by Dunfermline manager Pat Stanton in August 1981 from Cowdenbeath, McCathie went on to play a club record of 576 games between 1981 and 1996. ITV viewers have hit out at Good Morning Britain over coverage of the sentencing of serial killer Lucy Letby. Norrie McCathie, footballer: born Edinburgh 23 March 1961; married (two children); died Crossford, Fife c 8 January 1996. I was completely numb for a while. Bert Paton, Norrie's manager at the time of his death and who, together with his grief-stricken players, went on to win the First Division championship, said that "Norrie epitomised everything that was good about Dunfermline, and we will hold his memory in our hearts forever.". Leading Saudi journalist Waleed Al Farraj has lifted the lid on the recriminations behind the bonkers saga. A rugged defender with a trademark moustache, who was also capable of scoring goals, McCathie played 563 games for the club, having been converted from a left-sided midfield player by Leishman on his arrival from their Fife neighbours Cowdenbeath in 1981. Ive no idea what Shiels is like as a character but his story is a lesson in fortitude. I have always been a lover of books, particularly those with the dichotomy of the strong alpha male and the weaker love of their life which they must rescue. "We talk about Norrie but Mandy, I didn't know her, but for her family as well it's a huge tragedy.". Transfer season is rapidly nearing the end game but there is plenty of deals to do this month. We didnt have any superstars, said talented midfielder Marc Millar, an inspired signing from Brechin City in 1994. Just 117 days prior, their legendary captain, Norrie McCathie, died in a devastating accident in his home. Jim Leishman, a former Dunfermline manager, said yesterday: "He was a winner as well and he was like a rock in our defence. Shocked mum-to-be Julie Gillies discovered McCathie gassed to death in his bedroom beside hairdresser Amanda Burns. The whole episode last week has been tawdry, a blight on the thousands of good folk who follow my club and the decent people who run it, for the sake of what a tiny collective of a***holes thought would be a laugh. What an absolute riot. Thousands of fans teamed up to pay tribute to Pars legend Norrie McCathie. McCathie, who made a record 497 league appearances for Dunfermline after signing from Cowdenbeath in 1981, tragically passed away on 8th January 1996 from carbon monoxide poisoning at his home near Crossford. There was a moment I think we had just made a couple of substitutions and the place just erupted, said Millar. Editors' Code of Practice. But the moment of relief came when Moore was felled for a penalty-kick in the second half. Theres no point trying to rationalise the irrational but sometimes you have to try. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Sadly, since then, his mum's passed away. Ayrshire Tigers captain James Doull was hailed as a true legend of powerchair football when he died in May. Multiple reports have emerged over the recriminations behind the bonkers saga gripping the Saudi league. Glen Kamara on verge of Rangers exit as exiled star 'nears' 5.5m Leeds United transfer. TRAGIC football star Norrie McCathie was found dead next to a secret lover by his pregnant girlfriend. And you had the questions hanging over you: when do we start playing again? It was a great contribution he made.". Anyone whose brain is capable of going through all those steps without an alarm bell going off at any point, when they decide it would be a riot to find out where to get fake eyeballs, go and buy them, take them to a game and throw them at a footballer with one eye is beyond help. Hall of Fame inductees, List of footballers in Scotland by number of league appearances, "Police investigate death of Scottish football stalwart - News", "Norrie never had the chance to hug his wee daughter..but I know he's watching over her; EXCLUSIVE: Football star Norrie McCathie's girlfriend talks for the first time about his tragic death and bringing up their child alone. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can But, even with that in mind, it was a special afternoon., Westwater added: It actually felt like more than 13,000 fans because the stadium was completely rammed on the old terracing. By 1984, McCathie had become a regular in the Dunfermline team and helped the club to successive promotions to the First Division in season 198586 and to the Scottish Premier Division in season 198687. He was a big part of that. Norrie McCathie: We Remember Him | Dunfermline Athletic Football Club Campbell added: Ill always remember the trip back down the motorway from Dundee. . The two pubs in the area owned by McCathie were also closed last night as a mark of respect. Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment. The TUI flight from Tenerife to Aberdeen has been rescheduled three times with the holiday operator blaming weather disruption and lack of staff. Kick-off on the Halbeath Road was delayed by 15 minutes as the crowd swelled to 13,123. Next thing you know there are claims of racism going the other way and songs about Craig Gowans, the Bairns teenager who died in a training-ground tragedy. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. ``That is an appalling figure,'' he said. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Police investigate death of Scottish football stalwart. I still remember the article in that mornings paper: 7-1, it said, continued Campbell. And in 1998, the club named a stand in his honor. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. BREAKING Football Dunfermline fan zone special ERIC Spreng has supported Dunfermline Athletic for 47 years. Dunfermline FC captain Norrie, 34, was divorced from his wife and had recently broken up with pregnant girlfriend Julie Gillies. Norrie McCathie Development Squad Monthly Fees. "I'm speaking to you just now from my office and, looking above me, I've got a framed picture with all the Norrie memorabilia. She was a very private person.''. Ian Westwater was absolutely magnificent that day. Players can maybe use that excuse in the to-and-fro of 90 minutes but this was premeditated and planned abuse of a player with a disability. I thought it was strange but went to take training then I came back in a 12:45 p.m. and was told that he had been found dead.. Norrie McCathie23 March 1961 8 January 1996 pic.twitter.com/QFnwC9nje9, Dunfermline Athletic (@officialdafc) January 8, 2020, No-one can prepare you for that. It was a tragedy and the club did incredibly well to come through it, said Westwater. The footballer's 58-year-old widowed mother still lives in Edinburgh. Various clips of former Dunfermline legend and captain Norrie McCathie during his 15 year career at East End park before his tragic and untimely death in 1996. Dick Campbell, assistant manager to Bert Paton, was still working part-time with glazers CR Smith and the Premier League was a glass ceiling the Pars were struggling to smash. Heaven must have wanted you to play in their football match. Dundee United and Morton played each other at Cappielow and, should the Pars fail to win, then the victors of that game would claim the title with a victory. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Editors' Code of Practice. I turned on the radio and, because I had just woken up, I thought surely I didnt just hear that?, It was horrendous and impossible to process. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. ``We aren't aware of Mr McCathie having any major problems.''. Ive no doubt Norrie was looking down on us.. Stewart Petrie had other ideas when he took advantage of miscommunication between Grant Johnson and Ally Maxwell to latch on to an Allan Moore flick-on and give Dunfermline a lead. Recently, British Gas joined the HSE to launch a #2m campaign warning of the dangers of carbon monoxide. THE PARS team are set to pull on the strip Norrie McCathie wore for the final time as part of a series of tributes planned to mark the 20th THE PARS team are set to pull on the strip Norrie McCathie wore for the final time as part of a series of tributes planned to mark the 20th Newsletters; Jobs; Homes; Cars; No level of whataboutery makes it OK what Shiels had to endure last Tuesday. Norman "Norrie" McCathie was a Scottish professional footballer best known for time with Scottish club Dunfermline Athletic.

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