N. Ireland legend dies

The former Northern Ireland international Derek Dougan has died at the age of 69.

Sun, 24 Jun, 2007 - 15:09

The former Northern Ireland international Derek Dougan has died at the age of 69.

The Wolves legend, who also had spells with Portsmouth, Blackburn, Aston Villa, Peterborough and Leicester, scored 123 goals for the midlands club and helped them win the 1974 League Cup.

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