systemx Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I don't think Bernie is his real name. My fiance knew him as Ian. They travelled on a full bus to QOS in the 70's and only 4 came back that night, rest in the cells ! I was on the Tranent bus to that game and we came back without any windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm sure every dog was called Billy... He worked in the tax office for a while. And dressed the same at work !! Dug was called Rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Bernie. Drank in the Penthouse at Tollcross. Got thrown down the stairs on more than one occasion. I saw him send his dog onto the pitch atParkhead once then ran on after it! Christ knows how he got the dog into the ground! Last time I saw him was two years ago outside Robbos in Gorgie Road. usually drinks in The Station now iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Great shout, surprised he hadn't surfaced on this thread already! Grew up not far from him on Whitson Road and played street fitba for many a year before moving to Balerno. Naturally lost touch, until we crossed paths many years later one boltic midweek evening at Cappielow '78/79 season (if memory serves me correctly), in the bogs mixing Tizer and Vody...pre match refreshments! Never met anyone as passionate and dedicated to the club as he was, don't think I ever will! RIP wee man! always think of him and folk like Davie Brunton when we are winning things the thought of them looking down and smiling makes me feel warm inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilson's Shank Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 See Bernie queuing up to get into work, every morning before 7, real name is Ian I belive, standard work attire summer is singlet, joggers and leather cowboy hat. For winter add denim jacket. I understand that holidays are predictable as well, off to N Ireland for the 12th. Never been close enough to give any details of the numerous tatoos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilson's Shank Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 always think of him and folk like Davie Brunton when we are winning things the thought of them looking down and smiling makes me feel warm inside went to Davie Brunton's memorial event last year totally different but totally Davy, PHM, great guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 went to Davie Brunton's memorial event last year totally different but totally Davy, PHM, great guy. A surreal afternoon, but a fitting tribute to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 A surreal afternoon, but a fitting tribute to him. aye Hans did well ... as did the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginga Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Tams bird, on 25 May 2015 - 11:54 PM, said:I don't think Bernie is his real name. My fiance knew him as Ian. They travelled on a full bus to QOS in the 70's and only 4 came back that night, rest in the cells ! I was in the 50th Edinburgh BB's with him - Bernard Anderson is his name - got a cracking picture of the BB's with Bernie when he was about 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYEL Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 See Bernie queuing up to get into work, every morning before 7, real name is Ian I belive, standard work attire summer is singlet, joggers and leather cowboy hat. For winter add denim jacket. I understand that holidays are predictable as well, off to N Ireland for the 12th. Never been close enough to give any details of the numerous tatoos Aye seen him at the bus stop this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYEL Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I was a member from around late 1971 till I think 1976. Maybe you're Deeks?? ;-) Nah not me I will have to check London Hearts as my memories not as good as yours though it was probably during that time. One game i remember was Aberdeen away on a Wednesday night as i had run up to Haymarket to catch the bus straight from school with my school gear and bag and chaping on my aunties door up town at 1.00am when we got back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Nah not me I will have to check London Hearts as my memories not as good as yours though it was probably during that time. One game i remember was Aberdeen away on a Wednesday night as i had run up to Haymarket to catch the bus straight from school with my school gear and bag and chaping on my aunties door up town at 1.00am when we got back. Bob Aitchy no have you in his office the next day to "tell you off" but get a summary of the match instead.[emoji12] sent by my phone using an enhanced Stephen Hawking like voice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeed Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I was in the 50th Edinburgh BB's with him - Bernard Anderson is his name - got a cracking picture of the BB's with Bernie when he was about 17. i was in the SameBB's his name was Ian Anderson. Stayed in Ashley terrace , across from craiglockhart ps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I've heard of Bernie. Is he the big skinhead that wears Harringtons and Doc Martens and sits outside Pryde on Gorgie Road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYEL Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Bob Aitchy no have you in his office the next day to "tell you off" but get a summary of the match instead.[emoji12] sent by my phone using an enhanced Stephen Hawking like voice Aye , many times A good telling off wi a wee knowing smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I've heard of Bernie. Is he the big skinhead that wears Harringtons and Doc Martens and sits outside Pryde on Gorgie Road? Does sit outside Prydes sometimes. But his hair is right down his back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Does sit outside Prydes sometimes. But his hair is right down his back.. Aye, but what about his haircut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Lecter Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Here's Keith aka "the gorgie dancer".. Mad as a box of frogs but lives for hearts tbh. Sits not far from me & still wears the same outfit to every game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I've heard of Bernie. Is he the big skinhead that wears Harringtons and Doc Martens and sits outside Pryde on Gorgie Road? think your thinking of the wrong person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldChampions1902 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Sits not far from me & still wears the same outfit to every game Didn't realise Gary McAllister was a ST holder (bottom right). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Does sit outside Prydes sometimes. But his hair is right down his back..He used to sit outside when it was Robbo's but he has silvery long hair, I think he now drinks at the Station Bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockcroc Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 He used to sit outside when it was Robbo's but he has silvery long hair, I think he now drinks at the Station Bar Did he run a bus when Robbo's used to be known as the Green tree with a plaque on the back window saying "Gorgie sons of William"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assessor Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I was in the 50th Edinburgh BB's with him - Bernard Anderson is his name - got a cracking picture of the BB's with Bernie when he was about 17. I had that photo as well , I am in it as well . Think officer was called Mini , need to find the picture again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the big show Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Did he run a bus when Robbo's used to be known as the Green tree with a plaque on the back window saying "Gorgie sons of William"? i remember him too running that bus . he is known too go to a lot of the marches as well which fits in with part name of the bus . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bilel Mohsni Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 "Characters", eh? A word which covers a lot of different bases by the look of it. Mind that guy who flung himself down the stairs and tried to sue Hearts because he was enraged about a spilt coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogsy Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 This Bernie guy sounds like a right ***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Another character not mentioned yet was 'Fuzzy' who ran the Cross Keys/Saughton Hearts bus. Very good guy, really funny and slightly mad, and looked a bit like Albert Einstein. Whenever you called his house looking for either a ticket or a seat on the bus, his wife would answer the phone and shout "ALLAAAAANNNNN!!!!". This became a bit of an in-joke with our group, whenever there was a quiet moment, someone would always shout "ALLAAAAAANNNN!!!!" * *had to be there, I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I was in the 50th Edinburgh BB's with him - Bernard Anderson is his name - got a cracking picture of the BB's with Bernie when he was about 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I was in the 50th as well. His name is Ian Anderson though. He got the nickname Bernie as he looked like Bernie Winters. I'm probably in the photo as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 i was in the SameBB's his name was Ian Anderson. Stayed in Ashley terrace , across from craiglockhart ps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Lived in Moat Drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Another character not mentioned yet was 'Fuzzy' who ran the Cross Keys/Saughton Hearts bus. Very good guy, really funny and slightly mad, and looked a bit like Albert Einstein. Whenever you called his house looking for either a ticket or a seat on the bus, his wife would answer the phone and shout "ALLAAAAANNNNN!!!!". This became a bit of an in-joke with our group, whenever there was a quiet moment, someone would always shout "ALLAAAAAANNNN!!!!" * *had to be there, I guess I think he died a few year back BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bilel Mohsni Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 This Bernie guy sounds like a right ***** "Character" mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Charlie Broon on the Ace of Hearts buses. What a character and of course Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I think he died a few year back BB. Aw man, what a shame. Good guy, Fuzzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 See Bernie queuing up to get into work, every morning before 7, real name is Ian I belive, standard work attire summer is singlet, joggers and leather cowboy hat. For winter add denim jacket. I understand that holidays are predictable as well, off to N Ireland for the 12th. Never been close enough to give any details of the numerous tatoos Revenue at Sighthill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I had that photo as well , I am in it as well . Think officer was called Mini , need to find the picture again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) I had that photo as well , I am in it as well . Think officer was called Mini , need to find the picture again. Mini Munro who sadly is no longer with us Edited May 27, 2015 by winniethedog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Did he run a bus when Robbo's used to be known as the Green tree with a plaque on the back window saying "Gorgie sons of William"? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I was in the 50th Edinburgh BB's with him - Bernard Anderson is his name - got a cracking picture of the BB's with Bernie when he was about 17. Drill Cup winning photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Charlie Broon on the Ace of Hearts buses. What a character and of course Larry Larry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilson's Shank Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Revenue at Sighthill? aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Drill Cup winning photo? 67th Boys Brigade from St Aidens Stenhouse were the smartest and hardest company FACT :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Another character not mentioned yet was 'Fuzzy' who ran the Cross Keys/Saughton Hearts bus. Very good guy, really funny and slightly mad, and looked a bit like Albert Einstein. Whenever you called his house looking for either a ticket or a seat on the bus, his wife would answer the phone and shout "ALLAAAAANNNNN!!!!". This became a bit of an in-joke with our group, whenever there was a quiet moment, someone would always shout "ALLAAAAAANNNN!!!!" * *had to be there, I guess great guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 From the shed days can anybody mind the old couple that used to stand right at the front she had pure white hair and always wore a maroon jacket and skirt they seemed to be in the shed for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethedog Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 67th Boys Brigade from St Aidens Stenhouse were the smartest and hardest company FACT :-) Who? 50th rool ya bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 67th Boys Brigade from St Aidens Stenhouse were the smartest and hardest company FACT :-) You were the girls brigade were you not ? 50th brigade were untouchable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockcroc Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 There was always a group of guys who stood at the old wooden pie hut at the end of the she who called themselves "the Saville travel". Can't imagine anybody calling themselves that these days, unless their on a death wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 You were the girls brigade were you not ? 50th brigade were untouchable aye for obvious reasons :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 There was always a group of guys who stood at the old wooden pie hut at the end of the she who called themselves "the Saville travel". Can't imagine anybody calling themselves that these days, unless their on a death wish. now the P5L platform 5 loyal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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