Malt Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 There will always be the question of 'what if?' with regards to Douglas Rae. It has been well documented that he was the one who funded the signings of Lindberg and Radjimaki, as well as the appointment of Cormack, as he had one eye on purchasing the club circa 1995 with Cormack taking over the reigns as Manager. Unfortunately for Douglas, and the fans, none of these materialised and we lost both the players mentioned, Cormack left the club not long after and the club was sold . . . I remember the save the ton days where we all had an eye on Douglas Rae in hope that he would purchase the club. The season he took over at the club I think it was Stenny at home and at Half Time the tannoy cut to 'this is Douglas Rae...' you could hear a pin drop and there was a sense of the club would be saved as up until that point it was not official as HS was being his usual self. I think it was that day there was some relief amid the fans that we were finally going to be saved and then came that day at the Gantock when it was finally announced that ownership had been transferred to Douglas Rae. Sheer delight, relief and optimism.Along the way he has seen us with the 3rd Division, 2 Second Division Titles, League Cup Semi Final, 2nd Place Championship finish and a play off finish. He was always be part of the clubs history and infrastructure and lets hope we can get to the Premiership for him. If we are naming a stand it should b a new stand or if the Love Street stand is ever erected. Do it for Dougie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 'Do it for Dougie' should now be a thing. TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Blue Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Really sad to hear this. He made mistakes but genuinely had Morton's best interests at heart and will always be remembered for saving our club. Rip Doogie There's a storm on the horizon And for that I can't see the sun For I'll keep a waiting on the pavement For the ice cream van to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 'Do it for Dougie' should now be a thing.Nah, that’s Dunfermline-esque when Mccathie died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 If you say so TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axeman Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Rest in Peace Mr Rae. I'd love to have you both for dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C B Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 RIP Dougie, a sad day and one less Morton fan in the world 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVMP Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 RIP to DDF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 RIP Mr. Rae. Condolences to his family There's no doubt that he was a Morton man, through and through. Whenever the time comes, naming a stand in his memory would be a great tribute. As someone has already written on here; "Yours Aye" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca937 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Exactly my thoughts right now. I think his announcement of a new signing on he pitch, whose name he said wrong (can't remember who it was) is up there with one of my favourite moments. I'll miss those pre-match pep talks on the pitch. Thoughts go out to the extended Rae family Yes, sad indeed, he certainly Saved the Ton for us all. I was thinking of that very day just as I came to the above post, "our new signing ALAN McMeniman" Sure it was Alan mcmanamusmin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I cannot add more than Thank you to a loyal ton fan God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralston Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 #doitfordougie should be the theme for next season and beyond. No-one better represented our loyalty and affection to and for GMFC and his legacy lives on in our support for the club he saved. Trite to say, but thoughts are with Crawford and the extended family at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobton Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 https://gmfc.net/2018/06/24/duncan-douglas-foulds-rae-obe-1931-2018/ Very sad news. Thanks to him we still have Morton and I'm grateful for that. RIP Mr Rae a gentleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunoon_Ton Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Sad news, i will always be thankful to him for everything he has done for our club & while I moaned like the rest of us over decisions and the way the club was going at times, without a doubt he was doing things that he thought was in the best Interests of our club. His mic work was something to behold! "He's not the messiah........He's a very naughty boy!.............Now P*ss Off!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 McInally talking about Dougie. http://www.thenational.scot/sport/16311045.Jim_McInally__Morton_chairman_Douglas_Rae_was_brilliant_-_the_Cappielow_club_wouldn__39_t_be_here_without_him/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaunTon Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 For all McInally's sins, that was a nice tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barmyboy Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Funeral is on Monday 2nd July https://gmfc.net/2018/06/26/funeral-arrangements-for-douglas-rae-obe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Might be fitting to have a minutes applause on the 87th minute, his age, of first home game or something similar to acknowledge his work at Cappielow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Might be fitting to have a minutes applause on the 87th minute, his age, of first home game or something similar to acknowledge his work at Cappielow. Nice idea. Not sure the 87th minute part works though, bit late in the game, lot of people leave early and we could be 3-0 down at that point and it would all be a bit awkward. Before the game would work best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapaflow Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Unfortunately I will be out of the country but hope we have a great turn out for him at Cappielow on Monday forever optimistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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