Sheffield United pay tribute to Dooley
Sheffield United football club are to pay tribute to former chairman Derek Dooley MBE by creating a statue of him, to be showcased at their football ground.
The statue will be unveiled in autumn this year and is a signal of the impact Dooley had as chairman of the club. The statue will be situated in a special area at the rear of the Valad South Stand at Bramall Lane alongside statues of united legends Joe Shaw and Jimmy Hagan.
Mr Dooley MBE passed away last Friday at the age of 78, he is known as one of the key figures at the club in modern times. He was united chairman until 2006, after he led Sheffield United back into the Premiership after a twelve year absence. He also had spells as a player and manager at Sheffield Wednesday.
He was awarded an MBE and Honorary Doctorate Degree from Sheffield Hallam University in 2003 as well as being a freeman of the city of Sheffield.
Lifelong Sheffield United fan Alan, 62 says: “I am pleased to hear that a statue of Dooley will be put up at Bramall Lane, he was born in Sheffield and was one of us. He rebuilt this club and got us back into the premiership. It is a sad loss but his memory will now live on for many years to come”.
A funeral service for Dooley will take place this Friday at Sheffield Cathedral on Church Street.
Sean O'Malley
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