TRIBUTES have been pouring in for Bolton Wanderers' super fan Dave Higson who died suddenly on Tuesday, including ones from assistant manager Phil Brown and former Whites' legend John McGinlay.

Dave, aged 58, who was best known for his catchphrase "Ding Dong Do," collapsed in his driveway in Morris Green, from a suspected heart attack.

He had provided the commentary on Bolton Wanderers videos for more than 10 years when the club was based at Burden Park.

Among those who have paid tribute to him is Mr Brown who says on the Wanderers' website: "He was a fantastic character and it was a shock to my system when I found out that Dave had died. I always liked to see him and he always had a handshake, a smile and a story for you."

And he recounted a tale of when Dave was covering a match against Aston Villa reserves and he was announcing the team.

"He got to number five and it was Ugo Ehiogu. I heard this noise coming from the stand. "Number five &U&U&U. I'm sorry cock I can't pronounce your name but all the best anyway!' It had me on my knees laughing. From that day I made sure I found out who Dave Higson was and the rest is legendary to say the least." There were also kind words from ex-Wanderers' striker John McGinlay who said: "Dave 'Ding Dong Do' Higson was a Bolton legend - family man, a gentleman and a good friend to all Bolton Wanderers supporters. He will be truly missed by all and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time."

Peter Connor and Donna Bond from Farnworth, who said: "He was a real fan who always looking on the bright side of every game even in the bad times, most of the 80's. He was also a great steward of the Club's coaches apart from the time he got lost and we ended up at Cambridge City instead of Cambridge United."

Mr Connor also suggested nominating Dave for a place on the Spirit of Sport sculpture to be built near the Reebok.

And Geoff Morris from Atherton, wrote: "He brought great humour to his commentaries for Roadrunner Productions."

Former Bolton Evening News picture editor Derek Ralphs also remembered covering away games in the 60's & 70's when Dave and his father would always give him a cheery wave from the terraces.

"I never knew him to miss an away match," said Mr Ralphs.

Whites' fan Lynda Goya from Canada also got in touch to say: "I had many of his videos transferred to the Canadian system so I could watch them. Dave represented great times and a lot of laughs."