Thumper Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Right laddies. Speaking to some of the boys on the bus about this on Friday. Anyone who travelled with the Orwell Hearts in the halcyon days of the eighties, nineties and noughties will remember the inimitable chairman with his speeches, quotes and misquotes. What are your favourites from the great man? Here's one of mine to kick us off. JH - "Federation bash next week lads. Usual stuff, comedians, strippers, that sort of thing." TD - "Strippers? Oh lovely darts!" JH - "What's that son? You playing darts?" Bound to be many more classic quotes out there for folk to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMaroonCF Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Hunter was classic. His "riyt ladz" before announcing our non cup winning parade routes on the way to losing cup.finals was epic banter. The maroon blazer was top anaw. Rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMaroonCF Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 The BMC days b3fore the games 3ith the strippers and that geordie comic were absolute craciing6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery_Moon Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 The man himself I believe: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYbaGCDI7g&t=6m45s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Custard Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 13 hours ago, RealMaroonCF said: The BMC days b3fore the games 3ith the strippers and that geordie comic were absolute craciing6 In hindsight, the best of my Hearts days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 21 hours ago, Silvery_Moon said: The man himself I believe: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYbaGCDI7g&t=6m45s That's the man! I'm sure he was on TV too at some Robbo thing, some celebration or other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMaroonCF Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 John was well respected in the federation at that time. I wasn't his biggest fan buy I have to applaud the fact that as a federation member the supporters club buses who travelled everywhere got the tickets ahead of the rest. Was class following hearts for those seasons in the late nineties. The week before the rangers cup final where we travelled to Aberdeen was marvellous. Half the guys didn't even go.yo the game....they just got p1shed and laughed all the way home at Hibs and the fact albertz got himself banned for the cup final....somethi g I believe etched our name on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Louis Valois Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I have great memories of the Orwell when I was a youngster. John was always really good to my Dad and I regarding cup tickets etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 05/02/2019 at 08:41, Rupert Custard said: In hindsight, the best of my Hearts days. How come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 04/02/2019 at 19:06, RealMaroonCF said: Hunter was classic. His "riyt ladz" before announcing our non cup winning parade routes on the way to losing cup.finals was epic banter. The maroon blazer was top anaw. Rip Always wanted one of those blazers myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheart Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Is this a tribute thread to Mr Hunter?Is he still with us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 18 hours ago, braveheart said: Is this a tribute thread to Mr Hunter?Is he still with us? It is indeed. Just celebrating some of his classic quotes after talking to some of the boys about it last Friday with the Killie game. Still with us as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 On 05/02/2019 at 21:15, Jean Louis Valois said: I have great memories of the Orwell when I was a youngster. John was always really good to my Dad and I regarding cup tickets etc. Heard a few folk saying similar. Really well run bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Speaking to some of the boys in the fans bar about this yesterday. Apparently in 1998 there was an introduction for the "managerial cup winning legends, Jim Brown and Billy Jefferies". Maybe @DETTY29 could shed some light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I was late getting to that night out so missed John getting the names mixed up. One Davie Weir was getting our PoY and during his speech mentioned all the different nationalities and languages but Lockie's was the most difficult to make out. 30 mins later, wee Robbo arrives, asked to say a few words only to repeat same story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 24/02/2019 at 13:19, DETTY29 said: I was late getting to that night out so missed John getting the names mixed up. One Davie Weir was getting our PoY and during his speech mentioned all the different nationalities and languages but Lockie's was the most difficult to make out. 30 mins later, wee Robbo arrives, asked to say a few words only to repeat same story. Cheers mate. Did the Chairman have anything to say about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Did the Orwell used to run a bus to Easter Road for the derby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trained One Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 We stopped running buses to Easter Road shortly after the Orwell closed. Maybe just a couple from the Ettrick after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 50 minutes ago, Trained One said: We stopped running buses to Easter Road shortly after the Orwell closed. Maybe just a couple from the Ettrick after this. You are running out of ‘home’ pubs. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: You are running out of ‘home’ pubs. ? Indeed . The triumvirate of the Orwell Gillsland and Ettrick had us spoiled for choice. Reminds me of the song “ Even the bad times were good “ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouReed Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 13:19, braveheart said: Is this a tribute thread to Mr Hunter?Is he still with us? John Hunter is still with us and regularly to be seen in The Colinton Inn drinking and occasionally arguing with his old pal Wilf, who any who travelled with the Ace Of Hearts in the 90s will remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 On 06/03/2019 at 07:23, Trained One said: We stopped running buses to Easter Road shortly after the Orwell closed. Maybe just a couple from the Ettrick after this. Cheers mate. Think I was on to and from ER in about 2002, would that be right? @DETTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 On 06/03/2019 at 09:37, 132goals1958 said: Indeed . The triumvirate of the Orwell Gillsland and Ettrick had us spoiled for choice. Reminds me of the song “ Even the bad times were good “ Remember being in all three on the evening of 16 May 1998! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 06/03/2019 at 07:23, Trained One said: We stopped running buses to Easter Road shortly after the Orwell closed. Maybe just a couple from the Ettrick after this. Thanks. Does the bus still run these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 On 06/03/2019 at 11:24, LouReed said: John Hunter is still with us and regularly to be seen in The Colinton Inn drinking and occasionally arguing with his old pal Wilf, who any who travelled with the Ace Of Hearts in the 90s will remember. Glad to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery_Moon Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) I remember him at John Robertson's 'This is your Life' getting a bit confused about one of Robbo's most famous goals. It was when he was describing Robbo's late equaliser at Easter Road when Robbo famously quoted 'it ain't over till the fat striker scores'. John changed it to Robbo scoring a winner and saying 'it ain't over till the fat man sings'! Top bloke though. Very passionate about Hearts. Edited March 13, 2019 by Silvery_Moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 20 hours ago, Silvery_Moon said: I remember him at John Robertson's 'This is your Life' getting a bit confused about one of Robbo's most famous goals. It was when he was describing Robbo's late equaliser at Easter Road when Robbo famously quoted 'it ain't over till the fat striker scores'. John changed it to Robbo scoring a winner and saying 'it ain't over till the fat man sings'! Top bloke though. Very passionate about Hearts. I remember seeing a video of that Robbo tribute, think Gourlay lent us it. Totally agree about the subject of the thread, great passion for, and knowledge of, Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 06/03/2019 at 11:24, LouReed said: John Hunter is still with us and regularly to be seen in The Colinton Inn drinking and occasionally arguing with his old pal Wilf, who any who travelled with the Ace Of Hearts in the 90s will remember. Wilf still on the go? Remember him well from the Ace of Hearts bus in the 80’s along with Tam Watson Dode Davis Billy Cowan Rab Jones and many others Goid times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 On 14/03/2019 at 19:53, The White Cockade said: Wilf still on the go? Remember him well from the Ace of Hearts bus in the 80’s along with Tam Watson Dode Davis Billy Cowan Rab Jones and many others Goid times No sure mate. Tagged @DETTY29 and @Trained One so hopefully they can shed some light. Very clued up on the Orwell Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Yep Wilf is still around. I only tend to see him once a year out our AGM, so last time would have been July. He's also a Willie Bauld Memorial stalwart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 13:19, braveheart said: Is this a tribute thread to Mr Hunter?Is he still with us? John has a ST in Section C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 16/03/2019 at 09:50, DETTY29 said: Yep Wilf is still around. I only tend to see him once a year out our AGM, so last time would have been July. He's also a Willie Bauld Memorial stalwart. Cheers @DETTY29 What does he do for the Willie Bauld Memorial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouReed Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Maybe I should have been more explicit, when I said John and Wilf are regularly to be seen in The Collie Inn, that this indicates both are alive.?? Edited March 17, 2019 by LouReed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 22:24, Silvery_Moon said: I remember him at John Robertson's 'This is your Life' getting a bit confused about one of Robbo's most famous goals. It was when he was describing Robbo's late equaliser at Easter Road when Robbo famously quoted 'it ain't over till the fat striker scores'. John changed it to Robbo scoring a winner and saying 'it ain't over till the fat man sings'! Top bloke though. Very passionate about Hearts. About 1:24:25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery_Moon Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: About 1:24:25. Brilliant. Thanks for posting. Almost exactly as I remember it. Two things you notice there. Robbo's face as John talks about it being 1-1 in injury time (he knows John is wrong as we were 2-1 down) and some of the audience joining in with the correct quote (fat striker scores) as poor John quotes that wrong. Edited March 17, 2019 by Silvery_Moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, LouReed said: Maybe I should have been more explicit, when I said John and Wilf are regularly to be seen in The Collie Inn, that this indicates both are alive.?? I spent about two hours talking with Wilf in the Connemara(sp?) the night after the Bordeaux match. Very polite gent iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouReed Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yes, he's very polite and quietly spoken. Both are good company, but occasionally John gets on his high horse and aims his ire in Wilf's direction. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 15 hours ago, Silvery_Moon said: Brilliant. Thanks for posting. Almost exactly as I remember it. Two things you notice there. Robbo's face as John talks about it being 1-1 in injury time (he knows John is wrong as we were 2-1 down) and some of the audience joining in with the correct quote (fat striker scores) as poor John quotes that wrong. Brilliant mate. It's those sort of misquotes I'm after! There must be more out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 17/03/2019 at 14:32, davemclaren said: I spent about two hours talking with Wilf in the Connemara(sp?) the night after the Bordeaux match. Very polite gent iirc. That's definitely how you spell Wilf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 @Trained One @DETTY29 Hi lads or anyone who knows. Is the Orwell running buses to the semi please? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trained One Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, Thumper said: @Trained One @DETTY29 Hi lads or anyone who knows. Is the Orwell running buses to the semi please? Cheers 4 buses, but I'm sure all are full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Cheers @Trained Onemate. Glad to see the club still going strong. @132goals1958 @DETTY29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 On 17/03/2019 at 13:27, Lemongrab said: About 1:24:25. Great video. They all look so young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 @DETTY29 @RealMaroonCF @Trained One @Stephane Grappelli @132goals1958 @Silvery_Moon @davemclaren If ever an inspirational speech was needed for a Final... Maybe the club or Craig could get the man himself in to gee the players up before the game or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMaroonCF Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Riyt ladz ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 17/03/2019 at 13:27, Lemongrab said: About 1:24:25. First time i have seen thiis. Just watched the first hour and looking forward to the rest tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Deek said: First time i have seen thiis. Just watched the first hour and looking forward to the rest tomorrow. The OP will bump this thread until eternity. Nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 On 23/04/2019 at 10:35, Thumper said: @DETTY29 @RealMaroonCF @Trained One @Stephane Grappelli @132goals1958 @Silvery_Moon @davemclaren If ever an inspirational speech was needed for a Final... Maybe the club or Craig could get the man himself in to gee the players up before the game or something. Couldn't do any harm I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 On 24/04/2019 at 22:07, Morgan said: The OP will bump this thread until eternity. Nap. @DETTY29 @RealMaroonCF @Trained One @Stephane Grappelli @132goals1958 @Silvery_Moon @davemclaren I have no idea what you mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 13 hours ago, Thumper said: @DETTY29 @RealMaroonCF @Trained One @Stephane Grappelli @132goals1958 @Silvery_Moon @davemclaren I have no idea what you mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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