Dougie Strachan - Nothfield / Marischal Bar RIP

[MtT]

Apols if wrong forum.

Im just on quickly to share and pay respects to a Dandies die-hard Dougie Strachan who recently passed after fighting a valiant battle against cancer. He was 60. 

Dougie grew up in Northfield and attended the academy. Next to his family he lived and breathed his beloved Aberdeen. 

He waa a sparky by trade. And frequented the Marischal bar in his younger days until he got “trapped” by his soul mate of 30 years. 

Dougie was fun, kindhearted, funny and his warmth filled up many a room. 

He introduced me to the Doric, and the Dons when I was up from Embra in 91-92 - towards the end of Alex Smith era. 
 

Im actually a Hibbie but stood on the terrace with Dougie supporting the Dons. The only part of the ground that’s uncovered. In Scottish football it’s the only terrace I have or will stand on outside of supporting the Hibs. 
 

Dougie wouldn’t want any fuss. Just thought I’d post here incase anyone knew him from the town or matches.
 

 So I’m not asking for a clap - maybe just a goal against the H*NS would be a fitting tribute to the great man. 
 

feel free to share on other forums he may have dipped into. 
 

stand-free Dougie -  RIP fella. 
Mon the Dandies!
 

 

[tlg1903]

4 hours ago, MtT said:

Apols if wrong forum.

Im just on quickly to share and pay respects to a Dandies die-hard Dougie Strachan who recently passed after fighting a valiant battle against cancer. He was 60. 

Dougie grew up in Northfield and attended the academy. Next to his family he lived and breathed his beloved Aberdeen. 

He waa a sparky by trade. And frequented the Marischal bar in his younger days until he got “trapped” by his soul mate of 30 years. 

Dougie was fun, kindhearted, funny and his warmth filled up many a room. 

He introduced me to the Doric, and the Dons when I was up from Embra in 91-92 - towards the end of Alex Smith era. 
 

Im actually a Hibbie but stood on the terrace with Dougie supporting the Dons. The only part of the ground that’s uncovered. In Scottish football it’s the only terrace I have or will stand on outside of supporting the Hibs. 
 

Dougie wouldn’t want any fuss. Just thought I’d post here incase anyone knew him from the town or matches.
 

 So I’m not asking for a clap - maybe just a goal against the H*NS would be a fitting tribute to the great man. 
 

feel free to share on other forums he may have dipped into. 
 

stand-free Dougie -  RIP fella. 
Mon the Dandies!
 

 

Sorry for your loss mate 

[irnbru1903]

Sad news. Did Dougie by any chance live on Granitehill Place?

[MtT]

I think it may well have been it’s been a few years now. His dad worked in ship building iirc. Has 2 brothers 

[MtT]

Just confirmed he did.