In Summer 1979, Blantyre was shocked at the death of Mr. David Buchanan Murray, who for many years had been associated with the Blantyre Victoria Football Club.
Mr Murray who was only 47 years old had been a Bar Steward at the Vics Social club since 1976. He served on their committee from 1962 until 1976 and during the season 1964/65 was match secretary.
Born in Forrest Street in 1931 only 50 yards from Castle Park, he was one of a family of 6. His wife Margaret, three sons and two daughters survived him. Representatives of 11 junior teams, officials and many personalities from the sporting world paid their respects with messages and fond memories.
Pictured in 1969/1970 is the Vics Committee, with several Murray surnames on the Committee. Did you know David? Do you have a photo of him?
From “Blantyre Explained” by Paul Veverka (c) 2018
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Anne Grogan Betty Armstrong I seen that after the fact,. Lo9king great in that photo. We had great fun following the team, didn’t we.😘 Coming home on Monday hope to see you.
John Dunsmore Yip mind oe it. Well
Lesley Hartley Oh my god look at how many of my family are her in the one picture ❤️❤️❤️
Sally Mckean Scotia Bear Betty Armstrong
❤️ So much love for Beat and Daly still to this day.❤️
Mary Hannah Lesley Hartley will look out for it will text u x
Jean McSorley Lesley thanx doll 😘 xxx
Ellen Findlay Yes honey l saw it think we got that picture some where must look for it xx
Sammy Murray Laura O’Raw i see ur john so like uncle jackie from this pic. Xx
Jean McSorley Annette Tait look at this xxx
Debbie McMillan How much does wull and that look like your dad Jean xx
Liz McQuade My dad Charlie McVey bck row miss him so much xx
David Stewart Jean McSorley jean is that your dad in the picture
David Stewart Jean McSorley oky jean having a ball hear
David Stewart Haggerston castle jean
Wullie Black Brilliant a remember hosie and my dad taking the cup round the schools to let everyone see it
Brings back lots of memories waiting for your dad to come in from the club on a sat afternoon to watch the racing with him
Tam Black A used to eat all his biscuits and he went nuts lol
Nancy Sinkinson Woo hoo Hugh Murray
Nancy Sinkinson Sure did….how are they both doing Michelle. I also noticed Jackie Findlay…..xx
Anne Marie Murray Bottom left front row my good friend Billy Howat.
Peter Bolton Jean McSorley that’s the spitting image of Wullie & Vida! God bless them.
Jean McSorley Aw definitely Shug she looks it aswel 😪 if we cud only turn bk time just fir a wee while 💙 miss them both so much xxx
Jean McSorley Shug just the one nite wud b perfect 👌🏽 xxx
James Faulds there are a lot good men in this photo and i remember them well the vics committee ,i was a member off the vics club and was a blantyre celtic man we used to have a lot banter going on between us the good old days
Mary Hannah My mum is on left I have this same photo at home