Morgan Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 In light of yesterdays cup draw, thought it would be appropriate to ask folks thoughts and memories (apart from the obvious one) of Super Wayne. I had a few others in mind to do before Fozzie but feel the timing is perfect now. Think he could play in three weeks time by the way? Foster and Rudi upfront... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Memories of 'Super Wayne', is that cup goal apart, he couldn't hit a coo's arse with a banjo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Memories of 'Super Wayne', is that cup goal apart, he couldn't hit a coo's arse with a banjo. Aye, there is that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Vallance Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Didn't he score against Bologna in a EUFA Cup game ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I didn't see the ball cross the line. Stood near the segregation fence in the Dunbar end that day so had a side on view of Fozzy sprinting through. When his shot beat Leighton the fans behind the goal who, of course, could see it was on target began celebrating and that was that. All happened in a split second but will never forget the scenes. The last few mins of the game and the 10-15 after were superb. PS My mates and I contributed heavily to the winding up of the Hibbies through the fence at the end. When Fozzy is being interviewed on the pitch at the end you can see their fans losing the plot over his shoulder. Still have it all on video somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 didn't we go to Dens in midweek after the ER game and he scored there also in a crucial win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 didn't we go to Dens in midweek after the ER game and he scored there also in a crucial win? Rings a bell Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back to 2005 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Remember once we were struggling to break Motherwell down and he got himself stupidily sent off. We then scored 3 goals in about 5 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Memories of 'Super Wayne', is that cup goal apart, he couldn't hit a coo's arse with a banjo. I do recall at one home game, he managed a left hook on target on someone's jaw which resulted in his "Tyson" nickname that season but generally, coo's erses were rarely troubled by his banjo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldstone Wonder Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I remember thinking that at least we'll waste some time when he came charging in on goal. Never occurred to me that he would score. He had pace and very little else. His composure that day was a complete revelation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amoruso_lets_it_run Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I was 12 at the time so can't remember too much about the game but remember the celebrations after the goal being absolutely wild. One of the best footballing memories for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I do recall at one home game, he managed a left hook on target on someone's jaw which resulted in his "Tyson" nickname that season but generally, coo's erses were rarely troubled by his banjo. I'll admit to thinking "oh no, not Fozzy" when Gary Mackay lifted the ball over the Hobo's back line at ER during that cup tie - same as I thought when the ball fell to Miko's left foot during the 3-2 derby at Tynecastle. Turned out I had nothing to worry about in both cases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Banged in the goals in Europe IIRC but he was in fact ... Shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Banged in the goals in Europe IIRC but he was in fact ... Shite. A better postie than Nipper Lawrence though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Is there any footage of the commentary team after the match, where IIRC Derek Johnstone was slavering on and and someone climbed onto the window behind him with a giant 'key to the door' 21st Birthday key much to the amusement of the others int he gantry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Walter Kidd once said to me that Foster was a great forward player and if he scored more goals he would be a million pound player at a time when that meant something. Never forget sitting in the wing stand at ER and watching the ball go though Leightons legs and make its way surely to the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 A better postie than Nipper Lawrence though. In my opinion, Lawrence should never have got near a Hearts jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 IIRC the first time I saw him was a preseason game just after our infamous title challenge in 86. It was pre internet days and any new signing was quite exciting. I was hoping we would be adding to our squad for another title push and Foster was like a whippet. Being in my mid teens I wasnt enamoured with the signing but kept hope that maybe he was taking time to settle. His goal against the hobos has allowed him a legendary status that his other 5 or 6 years didnt warrant. Nice guy, fast as feck but nor a very good footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Carnage after the goal at fester road better than the rumble after Temp's goal at Anfield. However I'm sure Fozzie was capped at u21 level for England when he was with Preston I believe. Seen him doing the postie rounds around the Murrayfield/Ravelston area and sometimes pops into the Ardmillan for a pint would be happy to buy him one next time he is in. If your reading this Fozzie pint's on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 In my opinion, Lawrence should never have got near a Hearts jersey. For footballing reasons? I mind his performance v Rangers at Ibrox when Magic scored a hat trick. Nipper and JC were in the team but Robbo was dropped. Pregame I was shaking with rage but JJ has forgot more about tactics than I will ever know. Our front 3 ripped Rangers apart on breakaways and Nipper played a large part in the victory. He helped us out when JJ was rebuilding a crap squad that he inherited from Tommy fecking McLean. Colin Cramb or Nipper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 For footballing reasons? I mind his performance v Rangers at Ibrox when Magic scored a hat trick. Nipper and JC were in the team but Robbo was dropped. Pregame I was shaking with rage but JJ has forgot more about tactics than I will ever know. Our front 3 ripped Rangers apart on breakaways and Nipper played a large part in the victory. He helped us out when JJ was rebuilding a crap squad that he inherited from Tommy fecking McLean. Colin Cramb or Nipper? Yeah, purely footballing reasons. I thought he was rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Yeah, purely footballing reasons. I thought he was rubbish. Ah well, the beauty of football - it divides opinions. He wasnt the best but I wouldnt have called him rubbish. I could probably name 20 or 30 forwards I would say were worse in the last 30 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldstone Wonder Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Carnage after the goal at fester road better than the rumble after Temp's goal at Anfield. However I'm sure Fozzie was capped at u21 level for England when he was with Preston I believe. Seen him doing the postie rounds around the Murrayfield/Ravelston area and sometimes pops into the Ardmillan for a pint would be happy to buy him one next time he is in. If your reading this Fozzie pint's on me. He used to live across the road from the Ardmillan in the late 90s iirc. Not sure if he still does. Did the "Wayne Foster Watch" thread not attain Gold status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Wayne had started to become more and more bit part by the early 90s and divided opinion hugely amongst the support. I thought he was finished the day he stood on the ball and fell over in a cup match around 1992. He was roundly mocked in the stadium by his own fans and sarcastically clapped off when subbed. Returned for his finest moment in 94 after very few games the previous season. Now has a memorable place in Hearts history. A fairytale ending indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 For footballing reasons? I mind his performance v Rangers at Ibrox when Magic scored a hat trick. Nipper and JC were in the team but Robbo was dropped. Pregame I was shaking with rage but JJ has forgot more about tactics than I will ever know. Our front 3 ripped Rangers apart on breakaways and Nipper played a large part in the victory. He helped us out when JJ was rebuilding a crap squad that he inherited from Tommy fecking McLean. Colin Cramb or Nipper? Agreed: file alongside Willie Jamieson - neither were the best, nor were they popular signings for obvious reasons, but they came in, did their best, and didn't let us down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 should be the half time guest at the cup game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockcroc Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I do recall at one home game, he managed a left hook on target on someone's jaw which resulted in his "Tyson" nickname that season but generally, coo's erses were rarely troubled by his banjo. I remember that game and was in line when he done it and it looked more like a forearm smash that Mick McManus would have been proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back to 2005 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I remember that game and was in line when he done it and it looked more like a forearm smash that Mick McManus would have been proud of.Bizarrely enough he only got a yellow card for this incident. Pretty sure it was against Motherwell as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 For footballing reasons? I mind his performance v Rangers at Ibrox when Magic scored a hat trick. Nipper and JC were in the team but Robbo was dropped. Pregame I was shaking with rage but JJ has forgot more about tactics than I will ever know. Our front 3 ripped Rangers apart on breakaways and Nipper played a large part in the victory. He helped us out when JJ was rebuilding a crap squad that he inherited from Tommy fecking McLean. Colin Cramb or Nipper? Lawrence was a better footbaler than I thought when I saw him in a Hearts Jersey.Thought he was just a wee hustler but had some skills it turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 He used to live across the road from the Ardmillan in the late 90s iirc. Not sure if he still does. Did the "Wayne Foster Watch" thread not attain Gold status? Probably does stay in that area still. Saw him in ASDA at Chesser not so long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Talking of Lawrence , he could've had a hat trick as well as Johnston that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Probably does stay in that area still. Saw him in ASDA at Chesser not so long ago. Just off slateford road near there He was better at hitting the postage stamp in his next employment, but will always be a legend for that goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockcroc Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Bizarrely enough he only got a yellow card for this incident. Pretty sure it was against Motherwell as well.Possibly, I can't remember, I just remembered something else about Fozzie, i remember him being subsituited against Partick I think and he runs over into the Partick dugout and sits down only to be told by their subs he was in the wrong place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I do recall at one home game, he managed a left hook on target on someone's jaw which resulted in his "Tyson" nickname that season but generally, coo's erses were rarely troubled by his banjo. Tommy Coyle of Celtic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Tommy Coyle of Celtic? Tommy Coyne if it was Sellick, Owen Coyle if it was almost anyone else (not r*ng*rs tho...). Either was deserving of a dunt, especially Tommy Coyne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Quite like reading these threads, interesting though most are before my time a wee bit. I do remember Foster though. He looked pretty pacy I seem to remember. Wasn't at the famous derby match but seen the footage plenty times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Possibly, I can't remember, I just remembered something else about Fozzie, i remember him being subsituited against Partick I think and he runs over into the Partick dugout and sits down only to be told by their subs he was in the wrong place.Was it not the other way around? He'd signed for Partick, was subbed at Tynecastle and ran to the home dugout. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Was it not the other way around? He'd signed for Partick, was subbed at Tynecastle and ran to the home dugout. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk that sounds like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 IIRC, a week or so after the Hibs cup glory game, Foster scored an absolute belter v Rangers at Tynecastle in a 2-1 defeat. Foster's I think was a consolation. Scored after 30 seconds or something against Dukla Prague in the home leg of the tie, 1986. Possibly his debut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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queensferryjambo Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Wayne Foster was an OK player in an era when we had forwards like Robertson, Clark, Colquhoun, Baird, and Crabbe so he was limited on appearances and just not as good as them, Apart from the goal at Easter Road I seem to remember him scoring a beauty against Tottenham and a cracker against Rangers (which was I think one of the last goals in front of the shed before it was flattened). The Fozzie on the fence game was dreadful to watch and thank god Wayne stepped up to give us another moment to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Wayne Foster was an OK player in an era when we had forwards like Robertson, Clark, Colquhoun, Baird, and Crabbe so he was limited on appearances and just not as good as them, Apart from the goal at Easter Road I seem to remember him scoring a beauty against Tottenham and a cracker against Rangers (which was I think one of the last goals in front of the shed before it was flattened). The Fozzie on the fence game was dreadful to watch and thank god Wayne stepped up to give us another moment to remember. I never rated Baird particularly highly. I remember him being pretty clumsy, almost like a battering ram with Robbo feeding of the ensuing melee he caused. I would have probably put Foster ahead of him but I was 12-14 when watching them play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williejamiesonlesftfoot Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I didn't see the ball cross the line. Stood near the segregation fence in the Dunbar end that day so had a side on view of Fozzy sprinting through. When his shot beat Leighton the fans behind the goal who, of course, could see it was on target began celebrating and that was that. All happened in a split second but will never forget the scenes. The last few mins of the game and the 10-15 after were superb. PS My mates and I contributed heavily to the winding up of the Hibbies through the fence at the end. When Fozzy is being interviewed on the pitch at the end you can see their fans losing the plot over his shoulder. Still have it all on video somewhere. Should get it put on DVD and post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn0lGFGMccw hope this works never done a link before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I never rated Baird particularly highly. I remember him being pretty clumsy, almost like a battering ram with Robbo feeding of the ensuing melee he caused. I would have probably put Foster ahead of him but I was 12-14 when watching them play. That is exactly what Baird did although he did score a few as well his goal scoring ratio was miles better than Fozzie. Foster was so fast when he set off he did get the crowd going just his end product was dreadful. I remember a Celtic match at Tynecastle that we drew and Foster burst clean through on Pat Bonner in the last minute and Roy Aitken just body checked him clean out the game in the box - as was the fashion of the day the ref just waved play on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Wayne still comes in my local quite a lot, nice guy....actually said he sometimes gets pissed off with folk approaching him about that goal, but will rarely turn down a pint on the back of it. Really nice, down to earth and funny guy....may not have been a brilliant player (which he admits), but certainly knows his stuff about football from many occasions of sitting with him watching games on the box. Likes a wee gamble to himself and does fairly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Wayne still comes in my local quite a lot, nice guy....actually said he sometimes gets pissed off with folk approaching him about that goal, but will rarely turn down a pint on the back of it. Really nice, down to earth and funny guy....may not have been a brilliant player (which he admits), but certainly knows his stuff about football from many occasions of sitting with him watching games on the box. Likes a wee gamble to himself and does fairly well. he was happy enough to take a pint off me in the Gray's Mill a few years back (which I was more than happy enough to buy him ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 he was happy enough to take a pint off me in the Gray's Mill a few years back My local ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 My local ;-) no been in for a couple of years but we will have passed at the bar no doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 no been in for a couple of years but we will have passed at the bar no doubt 100% we will have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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