Duncan McKenzie

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

We haven’t had much luck with the Walsh family have we?

I remember Steve Walsh saying when he first came in that he hoped he would have more success with us than his brother did...……………………...

 

[roydo]

and the fact is that even 40 years later I can recall Duncan’s play with fondness. He had something about him , Magic.

On reflection, it was a grey time all round wasnt it? Think of the mecurial players back then, many of whom thrilled their own fan base, but for whatever reason never got the wider recognition at the time.

Hudson, Currie, Barnes, (Peter for younger readers) Bowles, Worthington, must be tons more.

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

and the fact is that even 40 years later I can recall Duncan’s play with fondness

The player who I often look back on is Dave Thomas, he was absolutely boss when Latchford scored his 30 goals, he had hand in a fair few of Latchford's goals.

 

[Blues Harp]

Remember Dunc taking the pee out of Tommy Smith in the 2-2 draw at Maine Road......we were done out of a visit to Wembley by Clive Thomas....'77 was the nearly year following the defeat to Villa in the league Cup. Sigh.....loved Duncan though....good shouts for Dave Thomas here as well...6-0 vs Coventry anyone?

 

[Barnfred 55]

Let's all agree.

He was magic.

Last time I heard that I was sat outside a Wimpy restaurant on the Rotterdam version of Church Street in May 1985. And about 20 Evertonian's were carrying a very drunk Duncan on their shoulders. He was leading the singing of his own song and everyone on route was joining in as they went past.

Very surreal. You had to be there I guess. But it was indeed magic

 

[LEONARD]

Sort of a Deulofeu of that time.

Beautiful to behold, but not sure how to maximise the potential.

 

[banno]

On reflection, it was a grey time all round wasnt it? Think of the mecurial players back then, many of whom thrilled their own fan base, but for whatever reason never got the wider recognition at the time.

Hudson, Currie, Barnes, (Peter for younger readers) Bowles, Worthington, must be tons more.

It was still a time when even the lesser clubs still had some cracking players and not one pundit or the papers were pushing them to sign for a bigger club.

 

[Barnfred 55]

On reflection, it was a grey time all round wasnt it? Think of the mecurial players back then, many of whom thrilled their own fan base, but for whatever reason never got the wider recognition at the time.

Hudson, Currie, Barnes, (Peter for younger readers) Bowles, Worthington, must be tons more.

Rodney Marsh.

Did you ever see the special pre world cup version of come dine with me they did about 10 years ago. Frank Worthington was in it with Neil Ruddock, John Fashanu and a fourth who I can't recall. It was classic TV and old Frank was the star of the show.

 

[banno]

Wasn’t a great era for banners , I remember the “General Lee “” one then people pointed out he was on the losing side ..
It wasn’t a great period for the team either , and the fact is that even 40 years later I can recall Duncan’s play with fondness. He had something about him , Magic.

It wasn't too bad an era when we can now compare with the last 20 years. At the time it didn't feel great but we had a decent team with respect.

 

[München Blue]

But we almost won the league, we lost two crazy games at home after leading both 2nil at halftime. If my memory is correct Carlisle we lost 2_3. And Sheff united also 2_3. Sketchy but we were very close, or maybe my Blue tinted glasses have got me bitter and twisted. Maybe my head has finally gone. I am back over for the Sheff utd game guess what score I am betting? BTW last visit for me we won 2nil, scorers,?? DCL and Cenk,, I kid u not. COYBbs

 

[roydo]

Rodney Marsh.

Did you ever see the special pre world cup version of come dine with me they did about 10 years ago. Frank Worthington was in it with Neil Ruddock, John Fashanu and a fourth who I can't recall. It was classic TV and old Frank was the star of the show.

Rings a bell for some worrying reason!

 

[Bluestar]

NO MATE YOU GOT THAT SONG WRONG. here it is "we all agree Duncan McKenzie is magic, magic,,,, we all agree Duncan.....
The second one" Bobby Latchford walks on water.... Naner Nan naaaa.
The the classic from that Era "oh Andy is our king"
We hadn't beat the Rs for 7 years, played them at Goodison. What a strike from Andy King, think it was goal of the season. Pandemonium in the enclosure. Beat them one nil I will never forget it. Got goosebumps now. Ahhhhhh

I was young but it’s what I remember. I’ll take your word though.
I also remember hiring cushions in the bullens road and then all being flung on the pitch when we lost!!!
Ace!!

 

[München Blue]

Ok mate, Itwas a great time. Even though we didn't win anything. Remember "please refrain from throwing objects"

 

[Barnfred 55]

Rings a bell for some worrying reason!
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Probably Neil Ruddock's fat arse in a pinnie

 

[Emlynsqueakyvoice]

But we almost won the league, we lost two crazy games at home after leading both 2nil at halftime. If my memory is correct Carlisle we lost 2_3. And Sheff united also 2_3. Sketchy but we were very close, or maybe my Blue tinted glasses have got me bitter and twisted. Maybe my head has finally gone. I am back over for the Sheff utd game guess what score I am betting? BTW last visit for me we won 2nil, scorers,?? DCL and Cenk,, I kid u not. COYBbs

That was 1975 mate, not when Duncan was here. I was at both of the games you quote. We also got stuffed away at Carlisle too. So near...