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  Dennis Viollet: Manchester United Legend: Player Profile/Pictures
Viollet was slim, perhaps even frail of appearance, but with lightning pace and top quality control he which could slice through the best defences like a knife through butter.His appearance was deceptive and any defence that underestimated him soon paid the consequences.
Viollet loved the space created by the bustling Taylor who, in turn,scored off the opportunities fashioned by his cohort.
Anyone who doubted that Dennis was an outstanding performer in his own right was soon answered with proof After Tommy was killed and Dennis made that goal-scoring record.
dnausers.d-n-a.net /dnetmQXk/legends/DenisViolletRIGHT.htm   (236 words)

  
 www.manutdzone.com: Dennis Viollet: A career profile with pictures of United's prolific striker in the 50's   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Viollet was slim, perhaps even frail of appearance, but with lightning pace and top quality control he which could slice through the best defences like a knife through butter.
Viollet escaped the blazing wreckage at Munich Airport, with injuries which were initially thought to be career threatening.
Viollet was a 1950's Dwight Yorke or Denis Law, a goal scorer worthy of the great places in Manchester United history.
www.manutdzone.com /legends/DennisViollet.htm   (485 words)

  
 Soccer To Honor Former Coach Dennis Viollet :: Tournament and scholarship to be named for the former international star.
The Dennis Viollet Memorial Scholarship has also been created to be awarded annually to a JU men's and women's soccer player who exemplifies the academic leadership and athletic excellence that Viollet represented.
As a player, Viollet starred for 17 years in the English First Division, including a 12-year stint with the infamous Manchester United Club and five years with Stoke City where he was an eight-time member of the English All-Star and National Teams.
Viollet came to Jacksonville in 1981 as an assistant coach of the Jacksonville Teamen of the North American Soccer League (NASL).
judolphins.cstv.com /sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/091500aab.html   (362 words)

  
 No shrinking Viollet - The Boston Globe
Viollet, an assistant coach with the Tea Men, still holds Manchester United's record for goals in a season, but he had a more dramatic impact on soccer in his adopted country than in England.
Viollet died of a brain tumor in 1999 at age 65, having influenced generations of players as a coach at the youth, collegiate, and professional levels.
Viollet survived when the plane crashed on takeoff from Munich; he sustained head injuries, though he returned to play in the FA Cup.
www.boston.com /sports/articles/2005/02/01/no_shrinking_viollet   (1123 words)

  
 Dennis Viollet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dennis Sydney Viollet (September 20, 1933 in Manchester – March 6, 1999) was an English football player.
Viollet joined Manchester United on 1 September 1949.
In 1990, Viollet took the reins of the Jacksonville University Dolphins, where he stayed through 1995.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dennis_Viollet   (518 words)

  
 DevilPage.pl - Manchester United - Dennis Viollet
Viollet był szczupłym, wręcz wątłej budowy zawodnikiem, ale jego niesamowita szybkość i wyśmienita kontrola piłki powodowały, że mijał obrońców jak tyczki treningowe.
Viollet kochał wolną przestrzeń jaką wypracowywał mu robiący zawsze dużo zamieszania Taylor, który z kolei zdobywał bramki z okazji jakie stwarzał mu Viollet.
Jeśli ktoś wątpił, że Dennis był wspaniałym graczem, to nie mógł już tego powiedzieć kiedy to po śmierci Tommy`ego w Monachium Viollet ustanowił swój rekord strzelecki.
www.devilpage.pl /index/dzialy/33/dennis-viollet   (452 words)

  
 Dennis Viollet Tribute 1999
Dennis Viollet was badly injured in the Munich crash and had a gaping wound over his right ear when Harry Gregg pulled him out of the wreckage.
Dennis and Helen went to the US in1973 where Dennis was renowned for his coaching skills and had recently been awarded the Freedom of the City in Jacksonville where he was based.
Dennis Viollet played a huge part in the history of Manchester United and significantly during the re-birth of the club after the crash and it was one of the greatest thrills of my life to have spent time in his company.
www.red11.org /mufc/dviollet99.htm   (3485 words)

  
 United Soccer Leagues (USL)
Viollet, a former star forward for Manchester United, was near the end of his career when he guided Richmond, an amateur side at the time, to the first Open Cup championship in the modern professional era.
Although Viollet lacked the physical attributes which were so evident in his team mate Taylor, he was a forward of the highest class with an enormous amount of skill and vision.
Dennis Viollet was born in Manchester September 20, 1933.
www.uslsoccer.com /aboutusl/uslhalloffame/52497.html   (3248 words)

  
 Munich58.co.uk - Viollet - The Life of a Legendary Goalscorer
Moreover in the years that followed Munich Dennis was given more responsibility at United, just as his reputation as a socialiser and womaniser reached its peak.
Rather than dwell on his misfortune however, Dennis embarked on a rejuvenated career alongside Sir Stanley Matthews, Jimmy McIroy and Roy Vernon at Stoke City from whom he received an overdue testimonial in 1967 (something Manchester United had never considered, despite his 13-year career at Old Trafford).
In later life Dennis became ‘coach Viollet’, one of the first British footballers to move Stateside in the early 70s, making Jacksonville, Florida his adopted home.
www.munich58.co.uk /memorabilia/books/Viollet.asp   (395 words)

  
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Dennis Viollet was one of the survivors, as was Bobby Charlton, but those who perished included his striking partner Tommy Taylor and Duncan Edwards, then bidding to become one of the finest midfielders of his generation.
Dennis Viollet was sidelined for some time by head injuries suffered in Munich but two years later he set a club record which, despite Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole, still stands - 32 goals for a season.
Viollet may not have been a Bobby Charlton and certainly wasn't a Joe DiMaggio, but his speed and skill meant he had a place in the hearts of all soccer-lovers who grew up in England in the 50s and early 60s.
www.turkishdailynews.com.tr /archives.php?id=11514   (2455 words)

  
 PalmBeachPumas.com
Dennis Viollet was one of the most prolific goal-scorers in Old Trafford history.
Dennis was a survivor of the Munich air disaster.
Viollet was inducted into the first class of the USL Hall of Fame in 2002.
www.palmbeachpumas.com /TribandInteg/career/index_E.html   (507 words)

  
 PalmBeachPumas.com
A poem for Helen in honour of Dennis
Dennis Viollet was in a class of his own.
Dennis was modest, humble, caring, generous, honest, funny, respected and loved by everyone.
www.palmbeachpumas.com /TribandInteg/index_E.html   (266 words)

  
 Sports :: Spinnaker
Viollet, who could have easily passed for Prince Charles, was a celebrity of a sort in England, where he was born and played soccer for one of the most prolific franchises in the world, Manchester United.
Viollet made ties with the colleges in Jacksonville, starting off as the men’s soccer club coach at the University of North Florida, a position he filled from 1986-1989.
The Dennis Viollet Memorial Game, in its fourth year running, is the annual showdown between UNF and JU.
www.unf.edu /groups/spinnaker/archives/2004/09-15/sports.html   (1684 words)

  
 RedCafe.net - Unofficial Manchester United Website
In terms of a striking duo they were the dream ticket, but anyone who doubted that Dennis was an outstanding performer in his own right was soon furnished with ample proof after Tommy was killed.
Viollet was laid low by the after-effects of the crash until the end of 1957/58 - he recovered just in time to appear in the FA Cup Final against Bolton - but then bounccd back with 21 goais the following term.
A man who lived life to the full, Dennis surprised many people with his £25,000 move, which was completed not long after his two belated England appearances.
www.redcafe.net /archives/legend.php?id=27   (501 words)

  
 BBC News | Football | Busby Babe Viollet dies
Busby Babe Viollet, 65, survived the Munich air crash in 1958, which claimed the lives of so many of his team-mates.
He was part of the league championship winning side of 1956/7 and in total made 291 appearances for the club between 1952 and 1962.
Viollet won two England caps, and after leaving United played for Stoke and Baltimore Bays in the North American Soccer League.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/sport/football/292171.stm   (176 words)

  
 Empire Publications Back Catalogue
A legendary goalscorer and Busby Babe, Dennis Viollet's career took in tragedy and triumph in equal measure.
But by 1961 Dennis was mysteriously transferred from Old Trafford without a word from Matt Busby, the club or a good luck farewell from fans - United even denied the goalscoring legend a testimonial.
In the second half of his life Dennis became 'Coach Viollet', a respected member of the British coaching establishment in the United States.
www.empire-uk.com /books03.htm   (1241 words)

  
 Complete Soccer Academy
Goalies receive specialized training focusing on the distinct position and its unique qualities.Children are taught to play together as a team.
The camp curriculum is based on the "Dennis Viollet Method" in which players develop skills of the game through creative thinking and play.
Dennis Viollet was the world-famous player of England's Manchester United Busby Babes and distinguished Soccer Coach who still holds the record for most goals Man United ever scored in a season.
www.socceracademy.com /csa_programs_camps.html   (277 words)

  
 1901746399 : 9781901746396:Viollet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Later, after surviving the Munich air disaster, Viollet broke Manchester United's record for goals in a season -- a mark he still holds despite the attempts of Van Nistlerooy, Law, Cantona, Hughes and Cole.
But by 1961 Dennis was mysteriously transferred from Old Trafford without a word from Matt Busby, the club or a good luck farewell from fans -- United even denied the goalscoring legend a testimonial.
"Viollet called his unwritten autobiography ‘The Kings Have Gone' -- this excellent work restores one of them to his throne..." -- Book of the Week, The Independent.
www.gazellebookservices.co.uk /ISBN/1901746399.htm   (338 words)

  
 Amazon.fr : Viollet: Livres en anglais: Brian Hughes,Roy Cavanagh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Having survived the Munich air disaster, Viollet broke Manchester United's record for goals in a season - a mark he still holds despite the attempts of Law, Best, Charlton, Cantona, Hughes, Yorke and Cole.
In the course of a life long romance with football, Dennis played with or against most of the greats of the game: di Steffano, Puskas, Matthews, Best, Charlton and Pele.
More than this though he was a gentleman footballer from a bygone age, a loveable rogue and charmer of both the opposite sex and opposing defences: Dennis didn't so much bludgeon the opposition as pick their pockets.
www.amazon.fr /Viollet-Brian-Hughes/dp/1901746399   (476 words)

  
 Munich58.co.uk - Dennis Viollet is Dead
In memory of those who died in the munich air crash in February 1958
Dennis Viollet, one of the survivors of the Munich air crash has died at the age of 65.
Dennis, who lived in Florida, had been ill with a brain tumour.
www.munich58.co.uk /articles/Viollet1.asp   (179 words)

  
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After more than one failed take-off attempt, the plane crashed, instantly killing seven footballers, including record-breaking striker Tommy Taylor and captain Roger Byrne, as well as several Manchester United staff, reporters (amongst those the former City and England goalkeeper Frank Swift), members of the crew and a fan.
Amongst the survivors were future footballing legend Bobby Charlton, still a teenager then, defender Bill Foulkes, striker Dennis Viollet and goalkeeper Harry Gregg, who stepped back into the wreckage to rescue a mother and her child.
Left-half Duncan Edwards, a tall and powerful 21 year old who had already gathered 21 England caps, made it through the crash and struggled for two weeks in a Munich hospital.
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 Manchester United Tribute Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
United built up a network of scouts to spot potential talent around Britain.The selected few were known as "The Busby Babes".
Busby began to draft in some of "The Babes" during the 1952-53 season.This saw the emergence of Jackie Blanchflower,John Doherty,David Pegg,Dennis Viollet and Duncan Edwards.
This season saw United buy one notable player in the transfer market, the talented Blackpool Striker Tommy Taylor.The 1952-53 season saw United finish in 8th position in the League.
www.csn.ul.ie /~oasis/mufc/history/history7.html   (203 words)

  
 4thegame.com Feature: UNITED'S GOALSCORING GREATS
Dennis Viollet still holds a club record for scoring 32 league goals for United in one season.
His partnership with fellow `Busby babe' Tommy Taylor in the two years before the 1958 Munich air disaster was unstoppable, with the lightning-quick Viollet the perfect foil for Taylor's powerful physique and aerial ability.
Like Viollet, only his international record remains a disappointment.
www.4thegame.com /wanadoo/features/feature/96332/.html   (592 words)

  
 Ruud Van Nistelrooy, world Topscorer 2002
On September 16, 2004 Ruud broke 2 records in one night (Olympique Lyon - Manchester Utd 2-2), scoring the two goals in France, Van Nistelrooy scored goal # 29 and 30 in European Cups for Manchester United.
Dennis Law was the old recordholder with 28 goals.
He also became Dutch topscorer in European Cup with 39 goals (another 9 goals with PSV Eindhoven) in 48 matches.
www.angelfire.com /sd/papajoe/rvn.html   (239 words)

  
 North Florida Outlasts JU, 1-0, in Dennis Viollet Memorial Cup :: Dolphins prepare to face A-Sun foe Campbell
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville University men's soccer fell to North Florida, 1-0, in the inaugural Dennis Viollet Memorial Cup Wednesday afternoon at the Ashley Sports Complex.
Following the game, the Ospreys were awarded the 2002 Dennis Viollet Cup by Dennis' wife, Helen.
Junior keeper Greg Williams (Hopewell, N.Y.) recorded two saves for the Dolphins, who attempted four corner kicks to the Ospreys one in the second half, but were unable to capitalize on any opportunity.
judolphins.cstv.com /sports/m-soccer/recaps/100902aaa.html   (281 words)

  
 Viollet from Books.co.uk
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There he helped the Potters win promotion back to Division One and, once he hung his boots up in 1967, received the testimonial he should have received in Manchester.;In the second half of his life Dennis became 'Coach Viollet', a respected member of the British coaching establishment in the United States.
Education / A and AS Level / English /
www.books.co.uk /viollet/1901746259.html   (147 words)

  
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minute with his second goal of the season to give the Jacksonville University men's soccer team a 3-2 win over cross-town rival North Florida in the third annual Dennis Viollet Memorial Cup.
The Dolphins improve to 1-1 on the season and now hold a 6-5 advantage all-time over the Ospreys (1-2).
JU faces Sacred Heart Friday at 5 p.m., in the adidas Homestay Inn Classic in Wilmington, N.C.
soccerfla.com /articles/20040909.htm   (251 words)

  
 FOOTBALL: Lessons of history: Can United knock out Real Madrid? Independent, The (London) - Find Articles
They produced it, with goals from Dennis Viollet and Johnny Berry taking it to 2-0 on the night and 5-5 on aggregate before Tommy Taylor scored in the dying seconds for a famous win to take United through.
Viollet ended the season as the tournament's top scorer, with nine goals, although United lost to Real Madrid in the semi-finals.
Real went on to beat Fiorentina in the final, the second of five consecutive wins from the cup's inception.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20030423/ai_n12687528   (804 words)

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