Hundreds attend Dooley's funeral

Dooley scored 62 goals in 61 games for Sheffield Wednesday

Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of Sheffield football legend Derek Dooley on Friday.

Dooley, who was involved with both Sheffield United and Wednesday, died last week, aged 78.

About 700 people attended the service at Sheffield Cathedral, while more than 1,000 others gathered outside.

The funeral cortege arrived at the cathedral to loud applause. A private service and burial was held later at Hutcliffe Wood crematorium.

The cathedral service was led by the Bishop of Sheffield, Jack Nicholls, and the acting dean, Canon Paul Shackerley.

Prolific goalscorer

Tributes were paid by former Sheffield United managers Dave Bassett and Neil Warnock.

Sheffield United's first team squad, chairman, directors, manager and coaching staff, plus Sheffield Wednesday's directors and senior management, were among the mourners.

Dooley played for and managed Wednesday, while he worked in several jobs off the field at United.

Dooley was made an MBE in 2003

He started his career with Lincoln City before moving to Wednesday in 1947 where he became a prolific goalscorer.

His career finished in tragic fashion in 1953 when he broke his leg in a collision with Preston goalkeeper George Thompson. Dooley eventually had to have the leg amputated.

He became manager at Hillsborough in 1971 but was sacked on Christmas Eve in 1973.

Dooley then moved across the city to United where he was taken on as commercial manager and went on to perform a variety of roles, including chairman, before retiring in 2006 just after the club had clinched promotion to the Premiership.

He was made an MBE in 2003 and at the time said: "I never believed I would get this honour. I am fiercely proud of being a Sheffield lad. This honour is a bit special for me."

Sheffield United have decided to recognise Dooley by naming their new junior development centre after him.