GG Riva Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 I`ve just finished reading a wonderful biography about the former Celtic, Everton, Leeds and Scotland international, Bobby Collins. Towards the end of his career, he played a couple of seasons (1968-69 and 1969-70) in a decent Morton team. He almost certainly played at EEP but I can`t remember him. One game was an eventful 5-3 win for the Pars. I think Roy Barry was sent off after about 10 mins, for questioning the linesman`s eyesight. 😃 At 68, I'm probably one of the oldest posters on here, if not the oldest. Anyone remember seeing him playing in the flesh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950Par Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) I was at the 5-3 game G.G. But canny remember Collins playing that day .. I don't think he was even in the squad, I might be wrong tho, BTW yer just a Laddie 😉 This from google :- At Leeds, he established a formidable partnership with the manager Don Revie, who signed him for £25,000 in March 1962. Revie later described him as "the best signing I ever made. Leeds can never thank him enough for the transformation he brought to the club." Collins recalled: "Don knew that good pros had good habits and I think that's what he was hoping to instil when he signed me. One of the great things about the boss was the way he built up a comradeship. We all loved him because he treated us properly and commanded our utmost respect. He also knew how to build a team." Edited December 21, 2021 by 1950Par add extra content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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