Maple Leaf Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 MacKay, Glidden, Cumming ... the best half back line in Scottish football in the 1950s. And with Conn, Bauld, and Wardhaugh playing in front of them, they were a team to behold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Met him on a train through to Bathgate after the 3-2 win over Inverness CT in 2009 and can only echo what others have said. He was an absolute gentleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP Mr Glidden. A true gent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Rest in peace Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Sad day. RIP Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Very sad news indeed. RIP Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Never met him but he will be remembered as one of our true club legends. RIP ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 50 minutes ago, dannymack said: A friend of mines, who's Father was in the same care home as Freddie often saw him when visiting, his memory was gone but my friend got the chance to show Freddie this picture, his reaction was a simple facial expression change, nothing more nothing less but enough to realise he knew exactly what it was all about. RIP Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assessor Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 51 minutes ago, dannymack said: A friend of mines, who's Father was in the same care home as Freddie often saw him when visiting, his memory was gone but my friend got the chance to show Freddie this picture, his reaction was a simple facial expression change, nothing more nothing less but enough to realise he knew exactly what it was all about. RIP Freddie Where has that picture been hidden ,never seen it before, it's a cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegementality Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP. Hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, dannymack said: A friend of mines, who's Father was in the same care home as Freddie often saw him when visiting, his memory was gone but my friend got the chance to show Freddie this picture, his reaction was a simple facial expression change, nothing more nothing less but enough to realise he knew exactly what it was all about. What a fantastic photo of the man! RIP Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP Sir and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I knew this was coming as I know one of his nurses in Tippethill House Hospital who was looking after him. RIP Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwhisky7 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I never saw Freddie play but incredible respect for a great player and a gentleman, as well as a true ambassador for our Club. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP. Doubt he ever thought it would be 42 years before another Hearts captain lifted the cup when he did it. Seems like one of these threads shows up every few months lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Remember him so well, and enjoyed watching him, one word, steady. You know when you get old you sometimes think of when the final whistle blows, for me its not too worrisome there are sure a lot of people who were important to me that I may get to spend time with again. That Hearts team were all pretty nice guys, working men doing what they loved. A number of them were ages with me, and some a bit older, Big Tam Mackenzie had the shop beside Duddingston Station, not the most amenable man, but that was fine, and Wullie Bauld had the newsagent in Gorgie Road, used to drop in when going home off night shift and get my paper, we exchanged good mornings and that was it, I think he was just a quiet man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshallschunkychicken Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Very sad news. RIP to a true club legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 sad news. RIP Captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 51 minutes ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: RIP. Doubt he ever thought it would be 42 years before another Hearts captain lifted the cup when he did it. Seems like one of these threads shows up every few months lately. He was the only Hearts captain to lift it in 92 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, been here before said: He was the only Hearts captain to lift it in 92 years! Duh. Forgot to go back in my rush to go forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, assessor said: RIP Freddie Where has that picture been hidden ,never seen it before, it's a cracker. I'm sure he got it off eBay if I remember rightly, I'd never seen it before in any programmes or press either, it's a great picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7628mm Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 In the pub speaking with one of the "old" regulars who has just reeled off both teams from memory and was at both cup winning games. I am upset and wasn't even born at the time. Hearts always Hearts RIP big man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874_and_proud Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP, a true Hearts legend in every aspect. Last of the 56 team. Condolencies to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander lovemuscle Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just heard this news , what a sad day for HMFC and all associated with the club. RIP Mr Glidden x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex young hero Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I had the good fortune to meet him once, a true Hearts legend and a real gent RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 A passing of a legend. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool tae Gorgie Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: A passing of a legend. RIP. Duff Kirk McKenzie Mackay Glidden Cumming young conn bauld wardhaugh Crawford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 A true Jambo legend. RIP sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Gone but definitely won't be forgotten. A name etched into the history of heart of Midlothian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP Freddie. Club legend and true gentleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 44 minutes ago, Blackpool tae Gorgie said: Duff Kirk McKenzie Mackay Glidden Cumming young conn bauld wardhaugh Crawford Check that midfield and forward line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNCASTLE Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 6 hours ago, Meadows said: Our 1954 & 1956 cup winning captain sadly passed away earlier today . Aged 91 , Freddie was a colussus in our defence , with a team of fantastic players around him he more than held his own . The last of our ‘56 legends, he will be sadly missed around Broxburn and Gorgie . He’s the last, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Really sad news,he was great company and such a gentleman.RIP Freddie,gone but never forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboelite Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Very sad and sounds a true gent. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwif1 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP legend, gone but never forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobblers Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Sad day was a true gentleman whenever I met him. RIP Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Captain of the greatest Hearts team there ever was or ever will be. RIP Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It should have been ten Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 RIP Freddie - legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 34 minutes ago, Phil Dunphy said: Captain of the greatest Hearts team there ever was or ever will be. RIP Freddie. Correct on the first part, hopefully incorrect on the second part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: Correct on the first part, hopefully incorrect on the second part. I reckon he’s probably right, for most of us anyway. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauldrick Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) My earliest memory of Freddie Glidden was 1956, my Uncle took me to that cup final, then in the evening we went down to Castle Street, Hearts were holding their victory celebrations in the McVitties function suite, there was a balcony projecting out from the front door, thousands of fans were gathered chanting and cheering, I was up on steps opposite and had a great view when Freddie Glidden emerged holding the Scottish Cup, after a while a chant went up, 'we want Willie, we want Willie', and the place went absolutely crazy when the great Willie Bauld emerged holding up the Cup, happy, happy memories etched on my mind for life, so thank you Freddie, for those memories, I tearfully raise a glass to you and your ten magnificent team mates, RIP Freddie. Edited January 3, 2019 by Bauldrick miss spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 48 minutes ago, Bauldrick said: My earliest memory of Freddie Glidden was 1956, my Uncle took me to that cup final, then in the evening we went down to Castle Street, Hearts were holding their victory celebrations in the McVitties function suite, there was a balcony projecting out from the front door, thousands of fans were gathered chanting and cheering, I was up on steps opposite and had a great view when Freddie Glidden emerged holding the Scottish Cup, after a while a chant went up, 'we want Willie, we want Willie', and the place went absolutely crazy when the great Willie Bauld emerged holding up the Cup, happy, happy memories etched on my mind for life, so thank you Freddie, for those memories, I tearfully raise a glass to you and your ten magnificent team mates, RIP Freddie. Great memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Bauldrick said: My earliest memory of Freddie Glidden was 1956, my Uncle took me to that cup final, then in the evening we went down to Castle Street, Hearts were holding their victory celebrations in the McVitties function suite, there was a balcony projecting out from the front door, thousands of fans were gathered chanting and cheering, I was up on steps opposite and had a great view when Freddie Glidden emerged holding the Scottish Cup, after a while a chant went up, 'we want Willie, we want Willie', and the place went absolutely crazy when the great Willie Bauld emerged holding up the Cup, happy, happy memories etched on my mind for life, so thank you Freddie, for those memories, I tearfully raise a glass to you and your ten magnificent team mates, RIP Freddie. Wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyTees Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 6 hours ago, Blackpool tae Gorgie said: Duff Kirk McKenzie Mackay Glidden Cumming young conn bauld wardhaugh Crawford My auld man still rattles that off the tongue and has done as long as I've been able to listen. The last hero of a generation. Sad news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 As a special tribute to Freddie we will be playing the audio commentary from the 1956 Cup Final in the Museum today. Open from 10-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokHearts Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 RIP Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hearts article including interview https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/freddie-we-were-just-the-best-team-going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56anawthat Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Sadly that's the end of times for my favourite team (as you may gather from my handle). When will we see their likes again? RIP Freddie you will live on in my memory (and incidentally as part of my JKB password) - and say hello for me to Dave and Willie and John and Alec and all the others when you see them... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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