Tekel Towers » Ralph Milne

bowers · 02/9/2015 4:44 pm

Had been told last week that he was in hospital.
Luggy has now posted it on Utdmad that Ralph is seriously ill in hospital

best wishes to him from me.

Foo Kin Twat · 02/9/2015 4:53 pm

Seconded - so so sad - my all time hero

Billy_Hainey · 02/9/2015 5:47 pm

Heard this in the pub this afternoon. Is he in Ninewells bowers?

bowers · 02/9/2015 6:02 pm

Billy_Hainey wrote:
Heard this in the pub this afternoon. Is he in Ninewells bowers?

yeah believe so

Tek · 02/9/2015 7:24 pm

I'm actually re-reading his autobiography at the moment.

By his own admission he likes a bevvy and has done for years.Possibly caught up with him?

Whatever it is I wish him all the best and hope Ralphie can make a speedy recovery if possible.

Beharder · 02/9/2015 7:31 pm

might just get the chip, what a great goal by Milne. speedy recovery Ralph

Sieb22 · 02/9/2015 7:58 pm

Sad to hear, hope Ralphie gets better.

bowers · 02/9/2015 9:03 pm

Critical condition seamingly.

Arabnophobia · 02/9/2015 10:23 pm

LEGEND!

Wishing him every good wish for a recovery.

Enjoyed a pint and a great banter with Ralphie in the 4 J's whilst we were pumping the dee by 3 to zip a couple of years ago. Folk exaggerate his drinking problem although it was for real. Any time I've met him he was just like us.

doontheroadarab · 03/9/2015 12:21 am

In our prayers Ralph, keep fighting and God Bless.

Fidel_Castro · 03/9/2015 7:58 am

My hero, and team mate in jaickets Doon fitba @ Dawson Park

PatReilly · 03/9/2015 9:20 am

Sad turn of events for Ralphie, who even Jim McLean couldn't manage to convince of his own talents.

Tek · 03/9/2015 10:20 am

PatReilly wrote:
Sad turn of events for Ralphie, who even Jim McLean couldn't manage to convince of his own talents.

Tbh Pat re-reading his book the now and can't but help think that he pissed away what should have been a trophy laden career in England and a World Cup Star with Scotland.

Brian Clough apparently tried to 'tap him up' in the Tannadice boardroom during drinks in the aftermath of JYM's testimonial v Forrest.

By the time he did go Down South by his own admittance he was washed up.

A shame because those should have technically been his peak years.

That said what he did achieve at Utd was special and will never be repeated.

Arab_plumber · 03/9/2015 11:34 am

Tek wrote:
PatReilly wrote:
Sad turn of events for Ralphie, who even Jim McLean couldn't manage to convince of his own talents.

Tbh Pat re-reading his book the now and can't but help think that he pissed away what should have been a trophy laden career in England and a World Cup Star with Scotland.

Brian Clough apparently tried to 'tap him up' in the Tannadice boardroom during drinks in the aftermath of JYM's testimonial v Forrest.

By the time he did go Down South by his own admittance he was washed up.

A shame because those should have technically been his peak years.

That said what he did achieve at Utd was special and will never be repeated.

The double edged sword of being a special footballing talent it seems, so many geniuses seem to suffer off field.

Ralph on his game was simply unplayable.......

RRDH · 04/9/2015 5:01 pm

Dad is over at the moment and purely gutted at reading this. Wishing him all the best.

SuperMario · 06/9/2015 7:18 pm

Just heard that ralphie has passed away! He's finally at peace

Tek · 06/9/2015 7:25 pm

Text my auld man yesterday to tell him the news about Ralphie and he simply replied "He could have got a game for ANYBODY at one time".Amen.

RIP Ralphie

bowers · 06/9/2015 7:36 pm

RIP RALPH MILNE

united legend

Edmond Dantes · 06/9/2015 7:41 pm

He played in the first United team to win the Scottish league. He is a legend -they all are in that team

This is a sad day for all United fans.

He will be remembered for that goal and what a goal.

arabchanter · 06/9/2015 7:54 pm

Rest In Peace Ralph, condolences to family and friends.
No finer sight than watching ralphie destroying defences home and abroad
God Bless

lifesanocean · 06/9/2015 8:06 pm

Sad news. Rest in peace Ralph. Legend.

Arabnophobia · 06/9/2015 8:08 pm

Very sad news. Thoughts are with his family and those close to him.

LEGEND in the true sense of the word.

He will never be forgotten.

R.I.P. Ralph

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PatReilly · 06/9/2015 8:18 pm

So sorry to read this news. I've no way of finding out, but I think I saw Ralph's debut, maybe at Kirkcaldy, and he looked nothing like the player he would eventually become for United. Perhaps 1978, pre season, and he seemed very nervous.

It was fantastic to see him at his peak over a number of seasons at Tannadice, he should have been one of the biggest stars this nation has ever produced.

RIP, Ralphie.

Sieb22 · 06/9/2015 8:19 pm

RIP Ralphie

bowers · 06/9/2015 8:20 pm

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hI41AN5-45U&sns=tw