The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Dee legend recovers after op
Bobby Seith, 88, fighting back after having his right leg amputated.
Dundee FC legend Bobby Seith is recovering in hospital after having his right leg amputated.
The former Dens Park right-half, who was part of Dundee’s 1961-62 titlewinning side, was suffering from a vascular blockage.
Mr Seith, who is now 88, joined Dundee in 1960 and under the guidance of Bob Shankly he was a key player in the club’s surge to the league title and to the European Cup semi-final in 1962-63. He captained the side against AC Milan in the San Siro in the absence of injured skipper Bobby Cox.
Mr Seith had been suffering from pain in the leg which gradually got worse before he was taken to hospital.
Doctors discovered his leg artery was blocked and surgeons were left with no option but to amputate above the knee.
The Dens Park hero’s son Bob said his dad was in good spirits in Ninewells where he is battling back to health.
“He is so upbeat and determined to get out of hospital and overcome this and I have no doubt that he will,” he said.
“My dad is a very intelligent man and he recognises this is something that will be difficult but he is still strong enough – physically and emotionally – to get through this.
“Up until very recently we would always say that dad could only take a few steps before he would break into a run.
“He was very fit and hopefully that will carry him through now.
“The strength of personality that he displayed on the football field he is now displaying in hospital.
“He’s still got this determination and this drive that he’s always had in his life.”
The great-grandfather, who lives with wife Jean in Broughty Ferry, has also sent a message of thanks from his hospital bed to Dundee supporters who have sent him good wishes.