The treatment of Peter Downsborough was scandalous.I'm told that he only wanted a small
payrise,but he was uncremoniously dumped on,loaned to Brighton and then sold to Bradford.
Not the way to have treated a STFC great and loyal man.
The reception that Peter got on his return to the CG with Bradford back in 77 was amazing.
Typically,he had a fantastic game that night.Danny had tried to get him back several times,
but Peter was settled back into life in his native Yorkshire.
I remember Downsborough's return, Swindon 0: 1 Bradford. Downsborough was not going to let a goal in. It was a game that on chances Swindon should have one easily.
At the end of the game, I was not happy at a Town defeat, but the lasting memory was of a proud and talented individual making a clear statement.
Peter Downsborough used to be a neighbour, and is a top bloke. Dave McKay may not have sold him but apparently ridiculed him in training.
Memories play tricks, but I seem to remember him going on a free. After he left, fewer racing pigeons were circling Stratton.
