Tams bird Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Lots of tattoos Lynn, used to always be in Robertsons though I've seen him outside the Station Bar recently as well. I'm sure there was a thread on here some time ago about Bernie and his dogs, some amusing stories in there! I'm sure every dog was called Billy... He worked in the tax office for a while. And dressed the same at work !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Two brothers ... probably the older one (with dark thick hair and shorter) now in his late fifties/early sixties, the other completely bald (not quite Collina-esque but pretty close), now likely in his fifties. They went to all matches, home & away throughout my time following Hearts (1982-96). Great lads. First took me under their wings on a brilliant trip up to Aberdeen circa '86 with Clermiston Hearts. Went on that bus often after that ... plenty of good times. Edited September 3, 2012 by ArcticJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 There's this wee woman who always goes to games alone wearing full Hearts trackies, backpack and cap. Anyone know who I mean? Creepy firing in I'm sure her name was Louise. Hung about outside the Gorgie stand with the massive programme selling bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 there used to be a big guy who was seen at nearly every match, home or away and he looked as though he was an albino. White hair, very fair skin, and pink eyes. Anyone else remember him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckandcover Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm sure her name was Louise. Hung about outside the Gorgie stand with the massive programme selling bloke. She matches the descripition of a lady called Mandy, she has a felly called Fred who is another character who used to the sell the programmes, sure he spoke with a lispe. I often see them round about the Southside area. Fred always seems to be going daft at Mandy for one reason or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I seem to remember a slightly chubby punk with a Mohican in the shed and a massive bloke with a dug who growled at everyone (the dug did too sometimes). I'm guessing the first guy you're referring to is Wattie Buchan of The Exploited, but I'm not sure about the "slightly chubby" bit of the description. Assuming it is him, he still goes to games, and I last saw him, I think, at the Scottish Cup Semj-Final at Hampden. The second guy is Big Bernie, who certainly used to drink in the Green Tree / Billy's Bar / Robertsons, but I think he now drinks in the Station Bar. Bernie has had several dogs over the years (all border collies IIRC) and all called Billy, after a favourite King of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 there used to be a big guy who was seen at nearly every match, home or away and he looked as though he was an albino. White hair, very fair skin, and pink eyes. Anyone else remember him Vaguely, but yes, now you mention it, I think I do remember him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 There was a slim small framed skin/punk that went to the Shed, and most away games too during the eighties ... probably in his late teens very early twenties. Wasn't particularly scary, still, he sticks in the mind. Didn't the boy Jesus/Rasputin/Louie always wear a home-made or C & A maroon & white jumper or cardigan - Classic garb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 There was a slim small framed skin/punk that went to the Shed, and most away games too during the eighties ... probably in his late teens very early twenties. Wasn't particularly scary, still, he sticks in the mind. Didn't the boy Jesus/Rasputin/Louie always wear a home-made or C & A maroon & white jumper or cardigan - Classic garb. Think he still does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 There was the really fat bloke who used to sell programs but I think I read that he'd passed away as well ( RIP ). As well as following Hearts all over, he was also a keen fan of Edinburgh Monarchs (speedway) and followed them. His size was due to a medical condition, and sadly he did indeed pass away a few years back as a result of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm guessing the first guy you're referring to is Wattie Buchan of The Exploited, but I'm not sure about the "slightly chubby" bit of the description. Assuming it is him, he still goes to games, and I last saw him, I think, at the Scottish Cup Semj-Final at Hampden. The second guy is Big Bernie, who certainly used to drink in the Green Tree / Billy's Bar / Robertsons, but I think he now drinks in the Station Bar. Bernie has had several dogs over the years (all border collies IIRC) and all called Billy, after a favourite King of his. While I remember Wattie, could this guy be John Duncan, also originally with the Exploited and later Goodbye Mr Mackenzie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 The deaf guy in the 1980s, who when shouting, had a voice like a dog whistle. He mostly sat on the long plastic benches, but you'd hear him at away matches too. Strangely, I never did see his face. Maybe it was all in my head? I do remember that guy. Some of the younger lads used to laugh at him but the older guys would keep them in check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Think he still does Brilliant. Uniform integrity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Was there those blue 3 wheeler disabled cars at Tynecastle in the 80s or am I imagining that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Was there those blue 3 wheeler disabled cars at Tynecastle in the 80s or am I imagining that? Not sure there was ever any of those at Tynecastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Not sure there was ever any of those at Tynecastle Except when the dribblies from the west came to town ... possibly in the corner wear the police control tower is now. (or am I too imagining). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Not sure there was ever any of those at Tynecastle I used to see the disabled guys riding them when i was on dinner break at the school. Just outside where the shop is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie2004 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 A guy we used to call "the fat man from Blackhall" ... In the 70s, the two deaf guys who used to shout the odds at players, in their own way. Alan "Squarey" Squair, fae YMD. The fat man from Blackhall was probably "Fat Bob" from the Manor Branch, used to go to all the matches home and away sadly he died a few years back, there was another lad "Tiny", big fella always wore an American combat jacket seemed to always be with Bob. The Manor Branch! Brings back memories - not very good ones on the footballing front though but still memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskycol Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 possibly in the corner wear the police control tower is now. (or am I too imagining). Thats how I remember it, but like the rest of you i'm not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 As well as following Hearts all over, he was also a keen fan of Edinburgh Monarchs (speedway) and followed them. His size was due to a medical condition, and sadly he did indeed pass away a few years back as a result of that. Big Charlie Balneaves Worked at St Cuthberts/Co Op at Surgeons Hall years back Remember the deaf boys too - you heard them but never saw them! Karate Keith has been going to Tynie for donkeys years Remember him in the days of the benches at the Shed Old Agnes went on our bus for years and there was the guy who shouted "lottery tickets!" just inside the turnstiles for years Crawler Graham Blackwood was another one who went to games for year always wearing a suit with a pair of trainers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmaroon Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Agnes. Passed away a few years ago. Never missed a game. Was she from up Currie way? Lovely lady if it's who I think she was. The programme seller, I think, was also from Currie: Mr Maltman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskycol Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 The deaf guy in the 1980s, who when shouting, had a voice like a dog whistle. He mostly sat on the long plastic benches, but you'd hear him at away matches too. Strangely, I never did see his face. Maybe it was all in my head? Is this the guy Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Never known the Gorgie Dancer to be called Karate Keith, tbh. As for characters. Do the monkey twins still go to games? Both used to sell Evening News' on Princes Street and as I recall went to games with their old dear. Also, the "couple" that go to a lot of games that are a little simple. She was short with dark hair in a 90's curtains style and he was a bit older and not as simple as he made out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaversknowe jambo Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Was she from up Currie way? Lovely lady if it's who I think she was. The programme seller, I think, was also from Currie: Mr Maltman. Mr Maltman used to sell the hearts lottery tickets and he was indeed from Currie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddsy Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Was there those blue 3 wheeler disabled cars at Tynecastle in the 80s or am I imagining that? I think we had one or 2 of them... Parkheid was the place for them. Hundreds of them. Says a lot really. Mind you, just look at the front row of that place next time they have a game on tv. They've not changed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talkofthetoon1874 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) She matches the descripition of a lady called Mandy, she has a felly called Fred who is another character who used to the sell the programmes, sure he spoke with a lispe. I often see them round about the Southside area. Fred always seems to be going daft at Mandy for one reason or another. Sounds like Mandy, always in the Hearts shop and not satisfied until she gets every player who walks through the doors of Tynecastle?s autograph. She gets her boyfriend to get her the autographs after the games. Edited September 3, 2012 by Talkofthetoon1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddsy Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Never known the Gorgie Dancer to be called Karate Keith, tbh. As for characters. Do the monkey twins still go to games? Both used to sell Evening News' on Princes Street and as I recall went to games with their old dear. Also, the "couple" that go to a lot of games that are a little simple. She was short with dark hair in a 90's curtains style and he was a bit older and not as simple as he made out. That has made my day Brought back the memories of going up toon on a Friday after school with my mates. I didn't realise other people also called them that How I miss Edinburgh at times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH4JAMBO Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Was she from up Currie way? Lovely lady if it's who I think she was. If its the lady I think it is I met her in Salou a couple of years ago. I had a hearts polo shirt on and she asked if I was at the game the previous week turns out she was staying at the same hotel. So we sat and watched soccer saturday. We got beat of killie at tynecastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talkofthetoon1874 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Was chatting to some auld mates about when we were younger and we used to go to Tynecastle when the shed was there. There were a few characters that used to turn up week in week out and stand roughly at the same place in the corner under the old shed. You may know a few of them... "King Rib" an older guy with whiskers that always turned up eating a king rib supper. Still goes to Tynecastle. "Ace of Hearts" a mixed race guy with black curly hair and he wears a tied scarf with an ace of hearts badge sew on it. I think he's from Musselburgh. "TTF" (stands for The True Fen..n) as when the support sang the "hello hello" song he used to go mental and shout "get to Ibrox if you want to sing that". "Bad Blow" as in bad blow for society. A skinny studenty type guy with greasy hair hanging like curtains round his face and he always wore an inspiral carpets Tshirt that said "moo" on it. "Joe Elliot" just because he looked like the singer from Def Leppard Many others....good times! Anyone remember any others? I remember "Ace of Hearts" we all nicknamed him Jesus and also "TTF" who would make a quick escape from the games when we were playing celtic Edited September 3, 2012 by Talkofthetoon1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie2004 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 As well as following Hearts all over, he was also a keen fan of Edinburgh Monarchs (speedway) and followed them. His size was due to a medical condition, and sadly he did indeed pass away a few years back as a result of that. Think his name was Colin Blackwood aka "Fat Bob" from Blackhall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie2004 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Was there those blue 3 wheeler disabled cars at Tynecastle in the 80s or am I imagining that? Yes, they used to park them beside Section N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston churchill Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Think his name was Colin Blackwood aka "Fat Bob" from Blackhall Was crawler/fat Boab not the same person? Sold the programes beside the TSB bank at the Gorgie Road end,and went on the Mental Manor bus in a suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Remember Jimmy Lightbulb met him in Locarno snooker centre one night told me he had a hard time with fans taking the pesh out of him and had a few kickings also. The days of the terrace was best for mutters you could stand near them and watch them go mental . he is a good lad still see him in Dalry he used to collect the glasses in The Last Furlong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 The deaf guy in the 1980s, who when shouting, had a voice like a dog whistle. He mostly sat on the long plastic benches, but you'd hear him at away matches too. Strangely, I never did see his face. Maybe it was all in my head? travelled on Longstone bus his laddies were hard as nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyruby Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 just thinking of sinky..wot a character he was, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie2004 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Was crawler/fat Boab not the same person? Sold the programes beside the TSB bank at the Gorgie Road end,and went on the Mental Manor bus in a suit. Yes, that was him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack hmfc Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 mandy and fred sold pwogwams too, i remember the boy with the quiff who always wore a chelsea scarf to the games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Factor Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 All of you mentioning Louie and missing out his Adidas Sambas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) I'm guessing the first guy you're referring to is Wattie Buchan of The Exploited, but I'm not sure about the "slightly chubby" bit of the description. Assuming it is him, he still goes to games, and I last saw him, I think, at the Scottish Cup Semj-Final at Hampden. The second guy is Big Bernie, who certainly used to drink in the Green Tree / Billy's Bar / Robertsons, but I think he now drinks in the Station Bar. Bernie has had several dogs over the years (all border collies IIRC) and all called Billy, after a favourite King of his. I had a seasn ticket next to him for a few years and he was always extremely polite and quite friendly to all who sat next to him. He did terrify people at first though, but just shows you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Edited September 3, 2012 by Malinga the Swinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckandcover Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Not wanting to sound patronising but you can see with a few of these people that Hearts and going to the games are their lives. Wee knobs like Templeton should remember that before they start their pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) I remember the Manor hearts well as I travelled with them 1972-74 hair raisng trips to Ibrox & darkheid in these days. As I recall a guy caled Colin the postie used to fund raise for Manor hearts in these days.Made the mistake of taking a new girlfriend along on one trip, never saw her again after that...funny that, women eh! Edited September 3, 2012 by argyjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I remember them. Were they not brothers ? They travelled to Munich with us in 89. They were great company and a right good laugh. They were drinking the non alcoholic lager they sold at the stadium and were getting drunker by the litre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm Louie, been following Hearts fir years, stay in near musselburgh with my mum and brother and drink in the wiremill Ha. You sir have made my night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack hmfc Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I remember the Manor hearts well as I travelled with them 1972-74 hair raisng trips to Ibrox & darkheid in these days. As I recall a guy caled Colin the postie used to fund raise for Manor hearts in these days.Made the mistake of taking a new girlfriend along on one trip, never saw her again after that...funny that, women eh! travelled on the pivot with my dad in the seventies and myself when reached drinking age(16) some characters on that bus!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Not wanting to sound patronising but you can see with a few of these people that Hearts and going to the games are their lives. Wee knobs like Templeton should remember that before they start their pish. Very true, well said that man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Never known the Gorgie Dancer to be called Karate Keith, tbh. As for characters. Do the monkey twins still go to games? Both used to sell Evening News' on Princes Street and as I recall went to games with their old dear. Also, the "couple" that go to a lot of games that are a little simple. She was short with dark hair in a 90's curtains style and he was a bit older and not as simple as he made out. I think I saw them (pushing the mother in a wheelchair) today on Gorgie Road today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wrinkly Ninja Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Never known the Gorgie Dancer to be called Karate Keith, tbh. As for characters. Do the monkey twins still go to games? Both used to sell Evening News' on Princes Street and as I recall went to games with their old dear. Also, the "couple" that go to a lot of games that are a little simple. She was short with dark hair in a 90's curtains style and he was a bit older and not as simple as he made out. Just spat oot ma tea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie2004 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I remember the Manor hearts well as I travelled with them 1972-74 hair raisng trips to Ibrox & darkheid in these days. As I recall a guy caled Colin the postie used to fund raise for Manor hearts in these days.Made the mistake of taking a new girlfriend along on one trip, never saw her again after that...funny that, women eh! Probably on the very same bus mate, with "Fat Boab" and the likes, scary times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie2004 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Not wanting to sound patronising but you can see with a few of these people that Hearts and going to the games are their lives. Wee knobs like Templeton should remember that before they start their pish. Hearts is in the blood, no time for glory hunters, the seventies were horrible times as a Hearts fan, we had a very bad reputation especially at away games, had only seen us lift the wee cup in 62/63 before beating Cheats Co in 1998. Used to go to every game home and away from about 1963 until late 1970's, but now a bit more choosy! Now the away European games are the biggest draw, with the exception of that famous day in May! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serj Tankian Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I think I saw them (pushing the mother in a wheelchair) today on Gorgie Road today. They used to sit on the walkway in front of me in the wheatfield and you wouldn't believe the abuse they took from fellow fans each game they used to get a steward stand with the before the game started . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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