'Dickie Bird respected those who never tried to be bossy' - Michael Holding

Michael Holding says bowlers often felt Bird was more of a batsman's umpire, but he never had an issue with it as the official applied his standards consistently to both sides

Michael Holding, a legend from the era of the 70s and 80s, paid glowing tributes to Dickie Bird, widely regarded as one of the greatest umpires the game has ever seen. The Englishman