Comments on: Weekly editor turned football writer dies aged 85

By: Sally Stevens

Sally Stevens — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:40:55 +0000

I, like so many journalists, owe so much to the guidance, advice and support of Dennis who was an inspirational mentor to me when I first started covering football. At a time when being a female football reporter meant you were a total outsider, usually regarded with suspicion, Dennis always stood up for me, introduced me to managers, back room staff and players and persuaded them to take me seriously. He was generous with tip offs, his time and advice – much of which I often find myself repeating to my trainees.

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By: Paul Lagan

Paul Lagan — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:28:47 +0000

Dennis was a top, top bloke. RIP and condolences to Pat

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By: John Williams (Norfolkbee)

John Williams (Norfolkbee) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:57:42 +0000

Journalism and football has lost a true gentleman. RIP, Dennis

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By: Barrie Williams

Barrie Williams — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:26:12 +0000

Top man, Dennis and great company, which I often enjoyed in the halcyon days of the Guild of British Newspaper Editors. As the Barnet FC statement so rightly says, this was a true gentleman. Rest in peace, mate.
Barrie Williams

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