Willy Dangle
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- Aug 31, 2011
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Their.
Duck, no sorry Dick.
Their.
I started going to the Goldstone regularly in 1986, so I only just caught the end of the Mullery (second) era. Over the years I've read all the books, seen all the TV clips, learnt the history.....but listening to him recounting it first hand brings it to life. He's an old fella now, but you sense that fire within him still, and it makes you understand why he (and that team) were so special.
Thanks ever so much for posting that up, I was captivated.
(can you get him on the Roar please [MENTION=2405]Fourteenth Eye[/MENTION] )
The iconic you're not worth that photo is something I'd like to hear about. Lets face it Mullery was a big factor in why we have our rivalry with Palace.Really interesting,but like the book I would have liked to have heard more about his legendary temper,and bust ups with players in the late 70's.
I once saw him knock Peter Ward out cold at Waterhall and have Sully by the throat in the tunnel at the Goldstone.
Once at home to Palace he told Sully to kick Vince Hilaire into row Z.
Not really Sullys game,but he tried his hardest to comply and Hilaire went off injured.
On an icy pitch at the Goldstone he had the studs of everybodys boots filed down to the nails to get grip on the pitch.
He has certainly mellowed,as he was a very aggressive man.Similar in many ways to Sir Alex.A bit of a bully who ruled very much by fear.
Still a great watch and the man is a true character and the best manager BHA have ever had.