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“The Doc” at Old Trafford- Part Five

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Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Mar 19

The final part of this short series reflecting on #TommyDocherty’s time as #ManchesterUnited boss. Could he lead his young side to First Division glory? Let’s find out…

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The final piece in this series on Tommy Docherty’s time as Manchester United boss looks back at season 1976-77, which would be his last season as United manager. Nobody who watched his team p…

“The Doc” at Old Trafford- Part Four

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Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Mar 7

probably the most 'obvious' symptom of the current malaise at OT. On the bright side, if we can see it, you can be sure that Ruben sees it too. It won't be allowed to continue any longer than necessary (summer). 🙅‍♂️

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Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Mar 7

I still can't believe it...👀

If my kid doesn't put that ball across the box in his school game this evening, I'll be absolutely livid with him...imagine watching a "professional" player who is RIGHT-FOOTED (!) refuse to play that in, instead cutting back onto his weaker foot. Unbelievable. Dalot is

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Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Mar 5

The 4th part of a short series on #TommyDocherty at Manchester United.

Today we reflect on season 1975-76, as the Doc brought his exciting young side back up to Division One.

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We will reflect on season 1975-76, as Tommy led his young, energetic United team back into Division One, having suffered an unthinkable relegation at the conclusion of season 1973-74.

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Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Mar 4

Beautiful… and the wee dog is quite cute too. 😉😁

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RedNews @rednews.bsky.social · Mar 4

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Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Mar 2

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“The Doc” at Old Trafford- Part Three

Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Feb 26

If you want to relive BETTER days following United, here you go!

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Tommy Docherty was not so perturbed by relegation that he felt the need to “rip it up and start again”. He knew he had the nucleus of a very decent side with the younger players already at United; …

Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Feb 23

But I don’t know anyone who writes articles for that fanzine, so why should I buy it….??

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RedNews @rednews.bsky.social · Feb 23

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RedNews @rednews.bsky.social · Feb 23

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Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Feb 21

And then you need to appreciate how HUGE the United States 🇺🇸 is as a country… realistically only people living in the Tampa Bay Area can do this. I live in Arkansas; it would literally take me a day & a half of non-stop driving just to get down there… 👀

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Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Feb 20

Thanks @maritstensby.bsky.social, very kind. ❤️

“The Doc” at Old Trafford- Part Three

Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Feb 20

The 3rd part of a short series on #TommyDocherty
at Manchester United.

Today we reflect on season 1974-75, spent in Div Two; could Tommy secure promotion at the first attempt?

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Tommy Docherty was not so perturbed by relegation that he felt the need to “rip it up and start again”. He knew he had the nucleus of a very decent side with the younger players already at United; …