EastleighSoulBoy Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Sorry if already posted. News from 'That other place' that Dave Burnside passed away on Friday. No details as yet. R.I.P. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Sorry if already posted. News from 'That other place' that Dave Burnside passed away on Friday. No details as yet. R.I.P. Dave A brilliant ball juggler when a youth player at WBA, on tv at half time interval gave a display keeping the ball up the whole half time. He was a good player for us in the early sixties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 That is very sad news. I remember Dave with some affection as one of my boyhood heroes back in the mid 60's. Not only a great ball juggler, but a really good 'inside left' and a really nice guy too. R.I.P.Dave, thanks for your contribution to my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutwood2 Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 That is very sad news. I can also remember his ball juggling acts. I think he held some kind of record for it at the time. R.I.P. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintstr1 Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 (edited) Great player for Saints, Fondly remember his superb display at White Hart Lane when we thumped Forest 5-0 in the second replay of the fa cup after a 1-1 at Forest and 3-3 at the Dell. If my memory serves me right I think he scored one maybe two but I remenber how he ran the game. Great Inside Left R.I.P. Saint Dave Edited 18 October, 2009 by saintstr1 Typing mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I remember David Burnside as a fixture in the Saints side when I was in my teens but had forgotten until now some of the fantastic things he did. In 1963, Saints were in Div2 and had a great cup run to the semi-finals. The quarter final was against Notts Forest then in Div1. After a draw at Nottingham, Saints were 3-0 down in the replay at The Dell with 16 minutes to go. They scored twice and then Burnside scored the equalizer in the 89th minute. In the second replay at White Harte Lane Saints beat Forest 5-0 with Burnside scoring two of the goals! A great player with a firm place in saints history. He would have been 70 this year, so very sad that he has gone too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjphilsaint Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I remember David Burnside as a fixture in the Saints side when I was in my teens but had forgotten until now some of the fantastic things he did. In 1963, Saints were in Div2 and had a great cup run to the semi-finals. The quarter final was against Notts Forest then in Div1. After a draw at Nottingham, Saints were 3-0 down in the replay at The Dell with 16 minutes to go. They scored twice and then Burnside scored the equalizer in the 89th minute. In the second replay at White Harte Lane Saints beat Forest 5-0 with Burnside scoring two of the goals! A great player with a firm place in saints history. He would have been 70 this year, so very sad that he has gone too soon. It may be appropriate after such sad news to direct you here, as record of theose great days... http://www.flickr.com/photos/28563063@N03/page2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I had a Dave Burnside badge (replaced my Don Roper one!!). Remember him first doing 'keepy uppy's' at half time in a rare (Black & white) televised game. WBA v some E European team. He would have been around 16 at the time. I was allowed to stay up to watch the game on our Radio Rentals Sobell 14" TV He then came to Saints with Stuart Williams & George Kirby. Not the fastest player but a lovely left foot which sprayed balls inside the full back for Syddy to sprint onto. Scored in the epic N Forest 3-3 game in 1963. Went on to play for Palace (I think) and didnt behave v gentlemanly when we played them in the Cup(?) Took the edge of my impression of him but still did v well dyring his timewith the Saints. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 Sad News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 Indeed sad news. I started watching Saints at the same time as David left us, not even sure if I saw him play. However, I knew the name as soon as I read the thread title. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 He had a heart attack. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 Started watching Saints a couple of years after he left. Was highly thought of , by Ted Bates, so that will do for me. R.I.P Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 A couple of years before I started following Saints as well. Great player by all accounts. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Richard of Woolston Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 Part of the Cup Run team in the early 60s. Perhaps Duncan could do a bit of an 'obit' as he will in the memory of a few people on here. David Bull wrote that he had got into politics and was a keen advocate of UKIP and died whilst on his way to London to seek adoption for his local constituency in Bristol. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 WEST Bromwich Albion are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of former inside forward David Burnside, who died of a heart attack yesterday evening. http://www.wba.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~1829843,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/10/19/wolves-and-albion-star-burnside-dies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 WEST Bromwich Albion are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of former inside forward David Burnside, who died of a heart attack yesterday evening. http://www.wba.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~1829843,00.html He did not play for us for many games as he was sold when Ted Bates bought Jimmy Melia in 1964 who helped us greatly to get to Div 1. However I will never forget Burnsides goal against Nottm Forest in 1963 QF Replay when he equalised after Saints were 3 0 down with 12 mins to go. An excellent player though I do remember him coming back with Crystal Palace in an FA cup match and upsetting us fans greatly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 WEST Bromwich Albion are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of former inside forward David Burnside, who died of a heart attack yesterday evening. http://www.wba.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~1829843,00.html There should really be something on the Saints website as well but nothing as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 Just received an email from the club: Hello Chris, Many thanks for the email. The club was sad to learn the news of David Burnside’s death and there will be an in depth piece in this weekend’s match day programme against the MK Dons. Kind regards, Simon Williams Communications Officer Southampton FOOTBALL CLUB Very pleased to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 I remember David Burnside as a fixture in the Saints side when I was in my teens but had forgotten until now some of the fantastic things he did. In 1963, Saints were in Div2 and had a great cup run to the semi-finals. The quarter final was against Notts Forest then in Div1. After a draw at Nottingham, Saints were 3-0 down in the replay at The Dell with 16 minutes to go. They scored twice and then Burnside scored the equalizer in the 89th minute. In the second replay at White Harte Lane Saints beat Forest 5-0 with Burnside scoring two of the goals! A great player with a firm place in saints history. He would have been 70 this year, so very sad that he has gone too soon. We're probably the same generation " Professor " , I remember when Dave Burnside arrived at The Dell in 1962 - around the same time as George Kirby and Stuart Williams. We'd had one of those infamous nightmare season starts and were bottom with only one win and a draw after 8 games. Kirby was the toughie, rugged journeyman CF and often gave more than he got and really cut up defences. WBA must have thought RB Stu Williams (then 32) was on his last legs, but he gave us 100% every game till he was past 36. But Dave Burnside was the quiet star. Great passer of the ball, a really superb left foot and no mean goalscorer either. While George O'Brien scored his usual 20+ goals a season, David hit 14 goals in his first season, and even bettered Kirby's goal tally (if I recall). Others have quoted those spectacular FA Cup games we had (after later recovering our form) and due in no small measure to Dave Burnsides great midfield dominance (alongside the splendid Ken Wimshurst in right midfield). Despite only having 70 outings, DB scored a respectable 22 goals (but made dozens for others ) and he has a place in the Hall of Fame for many of us, purely recalling his ball skills - and of course his total contributions in that great season ' 62-63. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 We're probably the same generation " Professor " , I remember when Dave Burnside arrived at The Dell in 1962 - around the same time as George Kirby and Stuart Williams. We'd had one of those infamous nightmare season starts and were bottom with only one win and a draw after 8 games. Kirby was the toughie, rugged journeyman CF and often gave more than he got and really cut up defences. WBA must have thought RB Stu Williams (then 32) was on his last legs, but he gave us 100% every game till he was past 36. But Dave Burnside was the quiet star. Great passer of the ball, a really superb left foot and no mean goalscorer either. While George O'Brien scored his usual 20+ goals a season, David hit 14 goals in his first season, and even bettered Kirby's goal tally (if I recall). Others have quoted those spectacular FA Cup games we had (after later recovering our form) and due in no small measure to Dave Burnsides great midfield dominance (alongside the splendid Ken Wimshurst in right midfield). Despite only having 70 outings, DB scored a respectable 22 goals (but made dozens for others ) and he has a place in the Hall of Fame for many of us, purely recalling his ball skills - and of course his total contributions in that great season ' 62-63. R.I.P. David Spot on post. For the younger generation it is difficult to pass on the passion and enjoyment of the 3-3 draw and 5-0 walloping of Nottm Forest (in which Dave Burnside was a prime arcitect) and the following 1-0 Cup Final win v Man Utd. I played local football with Stuart Williams in his later years. An opposing player once told him he was a 'has been'. Stuart retorted by saying 'well its better than being a never wasser'!! Good times!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wightman35 Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 David Burnside was a real football artist in the early sixties when I could get to the Dell often. A hero then and respectfully remembered now. Some of the other names of Saints players mentioned in this thread invoke wonderful memories too, but for me, DB was an icon of stylish football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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