japanjambo Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 What a great photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMJ_1874 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Willie Gibson looks like he could still play. Great pic ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Jim Brown and Roy Kay are almost unrecognisable! The Buzzbomb and Willie don’t look too unlike themselves after all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, Morgan said: Jim Brown and Roy Kay are almost unrecognisable! The Buzzbomb and Willie don’t look too unlike themselves after all these years. You can still see a bit of Roy Kay in the monster who ate him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: You can still see a bit of Roy Kay in the monster who ate him. Who ate Jim’s hair though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMJ_1874 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: You can still see a bit of Roy Kay in the monster who ate him. ? maybe I’d better consider that gastric band as I get older now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: Who ate Jim’s hair though? This? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: This? I’m never eating again and refuse to wash my hair. That’s how scared I am.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, Saughton Jambo said: ? maybe I’d better consider that gastric band as I get older now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thomaso Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Remember it as if it was yesterday! ❤️ Edited March 25, 2019 by Thomaso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I love when you old codgers reminisce. It’s a great history lesson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) The first goal arrived on 13 minutes when Rab Prentice lobbed the ball inside to Kay for a low finish, and Hearts were 2-0 ahead shortly before the half-hour when Gibson deflected Kenny Aird's shot away from the German goalkeeper. Lokomotive scored through Joachim Fritsche four minutes from the interval and were reinvigorated until the closing stages of the game, when Hearts scored three goals inside 11 breathtaking minutes. Jim Brown sprinted inside from the right flank and his deceptive lob curled into the net. Within 60 seconds, Busby nodded home the fourth to put Hearts ahead on aggregate for the first time in the tie. Five minutes from time, a powerful drive across goal from Busby was converted by the head of Gibson, securing a momentous triumph for the Edinburgh side. Cruickshank, Brown, Kay, Callachan, Gallacher, Clunie, Aird, Busby, Gibson, Park, Prentice. Subs: Shaw, Jefferies. Edited March 25, 2019 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, Des Lynam said: I love when you old codgers reminisce. It’s a great history lesson! They're young whippersnappers! I could tell you about Standard and Benfica knocking us out the European Cup and Maple could tell you about the Boer War. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Willie Gibson on the far post, gets that cross and makes it Five goals to One for Heart of Midlothian Not bad for an English ice skating commentator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Was in the North Enclosure that night with my dad. Aged 13 and my first ever European game at Tynecastle. Was right behind Bomber Brown when his cross left his foot and knewe it was a goal right away. Shed was bouncing that night. Still got hame in time to see the highlights with Alan Weekes unbridled joy commentary. One of the best Hearts performances I've seen at Tynecastle to this day and it will be 43 years ago this September. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 8 hours ago, Morgan said: Jim Brown and Roy Kay are almost unrecognisable! The Buzzbomb and Willie don’t look too unlike themselves after all these years. I'd still take big Drew back. He could teach the younger players a thing or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Marvin said: I'd still take big Drew back. He could teach the younger players a thing or two. I think he would also look the part in a spaghetti western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goalscoring Knee Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 9 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Willie Gibson on the far post, gets that cross and makes it Five goals to One for Heart of Midlothian Not bad for an English ice skating commentator I remember thinking at the time that we'd drawn the short straw getting him but his commentary's actually stood the test of time really well. He must have been thinking before the game "Wait, you want me to go where and cover who?"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Goalscoring Knee said: I remember thinking at the time that we'd drawn the short straw getting him but his commentary's actually stood the test of time really well. He must have been thinking before the game "Wait, you want me to go where and cover who?"? I wonder what Archie and Alastair Alexander were doing that night. Obviously way above commentating on a Hearts match Edited March 26, 2019 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 12 hours ago, japanjambo said: What a great photo! makes me feel old seeing that! remember getting home and watching the highlights with Alan Weekes commentary Possibly my favourite game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andythejambo Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I wonder what Archie and Alastair Alexander were doing that night. Obviously way above commentating on a Hearts match In those days, all the European competitions were played on the same night. No doubt, Archie and Alastair were covering the Old Firm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 12 hours ago, Morgan said: Who ate Jim’s hair though? Its the cumulative effect of drinking copious amounts of Guinness over the years. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 7 hours ago, John Findlay said: Was in the North Enclosure that night with my dad. Aged 13 and my first ever European game at Tynecastle. Was right behind Bomber Brown when his cross left his foot and knewe it was a goal right away. Shed was bouncing that night. Still got hame in time to see the highlights with Alan Weekes unbridled joy commentary. One of the best Hearts performances I've seen at Tynecastle to this day and it will be 43 years ago this September. Brilliant. I was in the Shed then made it on to the field after the game. Absolute scenes that night. One of the greatest games ever as a Hearts fan. Then also home in time for the highlights. A night I'll never forget. My first European game. We were so good that night that the next round home tie would be a formality when we came back from Hamburg ONLY 4-2 down. Ha Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 18 minutes ago, andythejambo said: In those days, all the European competitions were played on the same night. No doubt, Archie and Alastair were covering the Old Firm.... I'm pretty sure I remember getting home and watching Liverpool first before the Hearts highlights. Would have been David Colemans show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Radus Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Was buzzing and headed to Kays Bar for celebratory pint, was told to take scarf off, wtf! After one of the best games at Tynie for years!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojambo Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 37 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: makes me feel old seeing that! remember getting home and watching the highlights with Alan Weekes commentary Possibly my favourite game Alan weeks usually did ice hockey etc. I loved how he said Basbee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: I'm pretty sure I remember getting home and watching Liverpool first before the Hearts highlights. Would have been David Colemans show. Sportsnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1964m Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 What a night that was thanks for the memories guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, japanjambo said: What a great photo! Tremendous photo. Willie Gibson looks better now than he did 43 years ago! Edited March 26, 2019 by Rudolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 15 hours ago, Kiwidoug said: They're young whippersnappers! I could tell you about Standard and Benfica knocking us out the European Cup and Maple could tell you about the Boer War. ? We were a good team by Scottish standards in the 1950s, but we went out easily in the European Cup, especially against Liege. Those were bitter losses at Tynecastle, unlike that electrifying game against Leipzig, which I missed. I can't tell much about the Boer War as I was very young at the time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 4 hours ago, Footballfirst said: Its the cumulative effect of drinking copious amounts of Guinness over the years. ? Och well, at least the Guinness has helped him keep his figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Rudolf said: Tremendous photo. Willie Gibson looks better now than he did 43 years ago! True that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 8 hours ago, Marvin said: I'd still take big Drew back. He could teach the younger players a thing or two. That’s for sure Marv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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132goals1958 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Maple Leaf said: We were a good team by Scottish standards in the 1950s, but we went out easily in the European Cup, especially against Liege. Those were bitter losses at Tynecastle, unlike that electrifying game against Leipzig, which I missed. I can't tell much about the Boer War as I was very young at the time!!! Remember Bonga Bonga who was the first African in a world magazine eleven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: I bet that still scares defenders. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: I bet that still scares defenders. ? He still looks pretty menacing in the photo from the dinner too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, N Lincs Jambo said: He still looks pretty menacing in the photo from the dinner too ? You wouldn’t mess with him. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Morgan said: True that! Willie was a player I really liked in my late teens and early 20s. Capable of moments of sheer brilliance soon followed by moments of the absolutely bizarre. It’s the Hearts way I reckon. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Willie was a player I really liked in my late teens and early 20s. Capable of moments of sheer brilliance soon followed by moments of the absolutely bizarre. It’s the Hearts way I reckon. ? Only player I knew that didn't put his arms up or run to the fans when he scored. It was as if he was embarrassed or too shy to score a goal Edited March 26, 2019 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 It's loose, It's there Drrrrrrrrrew Busby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: Willie was a player I really liked in my late teens and early 20s. Capable of moments of sheer brilliance soon followed by moments of the absolutely bizarre. It’s the Hearts way I reckon. ? Hi Dave, I was about 10 when I was first aware of Willie, but particularly remember the Leipzig game and (I think) a hat-trick against Celtic at Tynie around 76/77? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Only player I knew that didn't put his arms up or run to the fans when he scored. It was as if he was embarrassed or too shy to score a goal We must have had 2 Willie Gibson’s then ? Cracking photo of the 4 scorers. Gibson was a decent player but was always behind the buzz bomb. A true legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, Montgomery Brewster said: We must have had 2 Willie Gibson’s then ? Cracking photo of the 4 scorers. Gibson was a decent player but was always behind the buzz bomb. A true legend What I meant is he'd have them up for a second and drop them down to his side. He never ran away to celebrate with the fans like our other ace goal poacher Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 11 hours ago, 132goals1958 said: Remember Bonga Bonga who was the first African in a world magazine eleven. I was remembering that too. I think he was known as Bongo Bongo, King of the Congo. Must have been one of the first black players to appear at Tynecastle. Too good for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 When was the dinner? Any more reports on procedings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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