Blether with Brown: ‘Giraffe neck’ on his rear end

“It was terrific to read Ally Donaldson’s recollection of the Jack Charlton incident,” opened Ken Abbot.

Ken, who signed off as a ‘72-year-old supporter with blue blood’, was referring to the former Dundee goalkeeper’s recollection of events (BwB, June 7) when the Dens Park side drew 1-1 with visiting Leeds United in the first leg of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup semi-final in 1968.

Ken continued: “However, as a spectator who was at the end where it happened, I and my mates on the night were glad to see Ally put ‘Giraffe Neck’ on his rear end.

“As for his injury, I think it was his pride which was hurt the most.”

Switching to another high- profile Dundee game, Ken went on: “How can one forget the immediate equaliser by Kenny Cameron against Rangers in the 1963-64 Scottish Cup Final? When he equalised, I was sure we were going to win.

“The Dee supporters gave our defeated heroes a great welcome in the city square when they arrived home, with Bert ‘Punchy’ Slater getting special recognition for his magnificent display.”