Argyle manager in the 60s.
A very nice man I heard although never met him.
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A very nice man I heard although never met him.
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Derek Ufton RIP
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The manager when I started supporting Argyle.
Also he was the man in the advert 'Dip Don't Dazzle' a public information film on in the late 60's warning against full beams on the road.
Always heard he was a gentleman. From memory he had something to do with Charlton Athletic, perhaps he was a player there.
Also he was the man in the advert 'Dip Don't Dazzle' a public information film on in the late 60's warning against full beams on the road.
Always heard he was a gentleman. From memory he had something to do with Charlton Athletic, perhaps he was a player there.
IJN":29zw1rkc said:
Me, too, Ian. I remember him most for the signing of ex-England international Alan Peacock.
You tend to think of people you haven't seen for ages as never getting any older than when you last saw them or, heaven forbid, actually dying. Very sad. Commiserations to his friends and family.
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Ian is right, he had more than a passing connection with Charlton, appearing nearly 300 times as centre half. Apart from a single England cap, he was famous for shoulder injuries, and dislocated his at least 20 times. He was a director at Charlton from 1984 to 2009.
He was captain of Charlton in the record-setting match against Huddersfield Town at The Valley on 21 December 1957. Charlton played most of the match with 10 men after Ufton was injured, and Huddersfield were leading 5–1 with just 27 minutes remaining. At that point, Johnny Summers began a passage of play in which he scored five goals and assisted with two others to allow Charlton to win 7–6. Huddersfield become the first, and still the only, team to score six goals in an English Football League match – or any other professional football match – and still be on the losing side.
Joined Argyle as coach under Marcolm Allison in 1964 and replaced him as Manager in 1965. Stayed until 1968. In the mid-sixties, I worked near the Hoe and had to take money daily to Barclay's Bank in Notte Street. He always seemed to be in there. I later learned that he married Judy Cottram, a cashier at the bank. Explains everything.
He was captain of Charlton in the record-setting match against Huddersfield Town at The Valley on 21 December 1957. Charlton played most of the match with 10 men after Ufton was injured, and Huddersfield were leading 5–1 with just 27 minutes remaining. At that point, Johnny Summers began a passage of play in which he scored five goals and assisted with two others to allow Charlton to win 7–6. Huddersfield become the first, and still the only, team to score six goals in an English Football League match – or any other professional football match – and still be on the losing side.
Joined Argyle as coach under Marcolm Allison in 1964 and replaced him as Manager in 1965. Stayed until 1968. In the mid-sixties, I worked near the Hoe and had to take money daily to Barclay's Bank in Notte Street. He always seemed to be in there. I later learned that he married Judy Cottram, a cashier at the bank. Explains everything.
Yes, I always was told he was a true gent as Argyle's manager. His period in the job though, was not exactly blessed with luck. He signed Alan Peacock from Leeds, Alan Sealey from West Ham and Mike Harrison from Blackburn, all for a total of £36,500.
Unfortunately, they only managed 30 League appearances between them as a result of historic injuries, not being able to be fully recovered from. Like Barry Meyer of Argyle. Derek was also a County Cricket Championship wicket keeper. He had a good long life to reminisce about his Argyle days. RIP Pilgrim.
Unfortunately, they only managed 30 League appearances between them as a result of historic injuries, not being able to be fully recovered from. Like Barry Meyer of Argyle. Derek was also a County Cricket Championship wicket keeper. He had a good long life to reminisce about his Argyle days. RIP Pilgrim.
Also a very good cricketer who was a wicket keeper. County cricketer, international footballer, football manager - a unique CV which is unlikely to be copied. RIP Mr Ufton.
Here's a trivia question. Last year, Derek Ufton became the oldest surviving England footballer. Which Argyle legend previously held this record?
To date, the only man to Manage Argyle and work as a male model on the side.oddball":3qjfmyw7 said:
One of those who had very good careers in both Cricket and Football, something we will probably never see again sadly.
I think he used to do photo shoots for mail order catalogues when they were very popular back in the day, I can also remember him in the Bournvita advert on the tele.
We were in big trouble in the old Division Two when he replaced by Billy Bingham who we poached from Southport to become the first £100 a week Manager of Argyle.
Peacock, Sealey and Harrison were desperation signings in an attempt to keep us up but we still got relegated. I think we signed Peacock from Leeds Royal Infirmary.
IJN":3gm6x61y said:
..... and The Big Fry ad where he flourished a giant chocolate bar on a mountain peak!
A varied life!!
RIP.