Captain Haddock he has the sun-induced delusion that Tintin is a bottle of champagne. However, Haddock is a sincere figure in need of reform, and by the end of his first adventure Tintin has gained a loyal companion, albeit one still given to uttering the occasional "expletive". Hergé also allowed himself more artistic expression through Haddock's features than with Tintin's. Michael Farr, author of "Tintin: The Complete Companion", notes: "Whereas Hergé kept Tintin's facial expressions to a bare minimum, Haddock's could be contorted with emotion." Farr goes on to write that "In Haddock, Hergé had come up with his most inspired character
Harry Haddock was never booked, sent off, or even admonished by a referee. The latter match would prove to be his final international appearance, as despite his selection in the 1958 FIFA World Cup squad, he did not feature in the finals in Sweden. Haddock was voted Rex Kingsley Footballer of the Year for the 1958–59 season, aged 34. In addition to his six full international appearances, Haddock was also selected to play in seven Scottish League XI matches. Haddock also played for a Glasgow Select XI on seven occasions, captaining the side on his last appearance. Haddock died in Rutherglen, Glasgow