MANY Wanderers fans will remember legendary commentator Dave Higson, who passed away 10 years ago today.

The voice of a golden era at the club as it dragged itself back up the Football League, he was known best for his catchphrase “a ding, dong do” and much-loved by players such as John McGinlay, Andy Walker and Jason McAteer.

Wanderers screened a special video tribute to Higson during their 1-0 victory over Brighton yesterday and already have a lasting memorial to him in the North Stand, where some of his golden commentaries are played for fans.

Higson, who also worked as a coach steward for the club, passed away at his home in Morris Green on March 1, 2005, leaving behind his wife of 34 years, Barbara and two daughters, Fiona and Melissa.

Memories poured in for him last night on Twitter.

Spent 2 weeks in tenerife with Dave, Barbara and their daughter . Never laughed as much in my life. What a character he was. @Markakajoe  

I was speaking with him on the concourse at Newcastle, the weekend before he passed away. Couldn't believe the news. @petergw2402  

Smashing fella. The face of the travel club for me. Helped make some long journeys fun! Always looked forward to Roadrunner videos. @SoulProvider78 

The only reason I still own a VHS/VCR @MrShedz  

He lived facing me & he'd always stop to talk bwfc & ask about my sunday team, he borrowed me his roadrunner videos, very nice guy. @DannyHalligan91 

2nd leg of SVP 1989 at Blackpool when ref gave them a pen for a foul outside box he went mad at the linesman. @gemchris1977  

Went to Dave;s funeral, standing room only. Scouts, band and wanderers. Loyal man and we loved him. A genuine Daubhill lad, ripdave. @Acebwfc66  

Selling scratch cards on the travel club coaches. He would do anything for our club. @andymac011171  

Met him at Watford Gap Services on the way to Highbury for the FACup replay... Top bloke, what a Lancashire Hotpot! @Yatesy4715  

Wrexham away getting promoted in 1988 "Police acting like pigs so to speak" as the #bwfc fans piled on the pitch. Classic stuff @Stuart80Bwfc  

Being on the coaches and Dave doing the scratch cards and asking "who wants a rub off"?Just knowing him was a pleasure #dingdongdo @Radixlecti1  

Everton away in the FA Cup, 3-2 win. "David Lee... Shinin.. Like a... A light" ....... @j1mwah84  

"And no.5 is ugo ugo..er can’t pronounce your name but have a good un cocker" @gazLowe84 

The referee is a cheat - cheat cheat cheat cheat cheat!! So many memories classic! @RTwidell  

The video on the way to Arsenal (cup win) when he interviews Supa's (was it?) Dad at the services! @krisconvery  

"Ding dong do" and "Zico" - need say no more #bwfc #legend sat next to him once away at Blackburn and his passion was infectious. @acrompton3  

My daughter asked for his autograph, he was genuinely overwhelmed. @johnwxxiv  

Always asking if anybody wanted a rub off on the travel club coaches.  ‏@jonnos32  

Has to b Blackpool away 2nd leg of Sherpa van trophy northern final. Ref gives a dodge penalty after a challenge outside the box. @StuartStones  

Anfield 1993, by luck of draw sat next to him whilst he was recording commentary into a dictaphone! @the_corkmeister  

Wrexham away after Mr Savage scored and the police invading the pitch!! And how well him and Andy Walker seemed to get on. @fudgyplasterer  

He once accidentally punched me in the face celebrating a goal when I sat next to him. Think it was against Norwich back in 2000. @Lukeyt_BWFC  

I remember him more in person from being on the coaches selling the scratch cards or "do you want a rub off" as he said. @Big_Sharps  

A true gentleman. Always had time for fans on the coach to away games. No ego, just a lovely man. His legend will forever live on. @MichaelJHowarth  

Liverpool at home was brilliant biased commentary. Rush, no , You scalely, i mean you lucky lot. Legend. @lowey1800  

I remember meeting him at a Junior Whites evening. Was a class act #bwfc ‏@DannyJohnston86  

Has to be the Sunday FA Cup game against Liverpool at Burnden Park, Harry Enfield must have nicked the scouser sketch from Dave. @gavinlhudson  

Coach trip to Baseball Ground, Derby fans throw brick through the window, Higgy keeps things light preventing escalating trouble. @cain_terry  

Has to be Blackpool away 2nd leg of Sherpa Van Nrthn final. 1 moment incandescent dodgy BPool pen,nxt going mad after Tommo's pen. @sportsseek  

Winny, Winny, Winny what a man what a hero - scores v Wrexham? in tin pot trophy. @1darrenbutler  

The time he helped me sneak a flag into Boundary Park after a steward had tried to confiscate it. @19manning83  ​