Macros Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Rest in peace Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back to 2005 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 52 minutes ago, iantjambo said: According to London Hearts. His final appearance was in a 4-0 defeat at Ibrox on 28/4/79. Do you remember the details of your first game. Opposition,result etc? EDIT: it looks like he was an unused sub in that game. His last appearance seems to be a 3-0 defeat by Celtic at Tynecastle on 18/4/79. Thanks. Was a 2-1 win over Dunfermline. Possibly around October as a birthday treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedarmy Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 sad news. rip bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacelsid Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Whenever Bobby received the ball it lifted the crowd in anticipation that he might go on one his mazy runs. He was a one off. Thanks Bobby for those special memories R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex MacDonald Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, corryjambo said: Is that the one in the under 23 international at Tynecastle when he waltzed round players on the bye line coming in from the left wing. What an incredible piece of skill it was and I still remember it to this day. Yes Corry, against Denmark, last goal in a 4-1 win in front of 18,000 at Tynecastle. A stunning goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 30 minutes ago, martoon said: "Oh no" was my first thought when I opened the thread, Morg. Bobby signed for Hearts when I was five and was my idol as a wee boy in the '70's. Never cried for a departed player but feeling this more than any before. God bless, Rab. RIP Almost cried myself, Mart. Not ashamed to admit that. These runs of his, nose in the air, beat his defender (or three!) then went back and beat them again just for the Hell of it. Magic stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 As a kid Rab Prentice along with Drew Busby were the two players I knew about first even before I had been taken to a game. I did see them play later and they were head and shoulders above the rest of the late 70s team. Prentice was my favourite as he played on the wing close to where I would stand in the enclosure. RIP Bobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander lovemuscle Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 RIP Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilmuir Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, scott herbertson said: one of the few bright spots in the dark years Sensational. Will never forget his performance that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex MacDonald Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 My first Hearts first team game was a 3-1 over Partick Thistle in 73/74. Drew Busby scored a second half hat-trick, all from Bobby Prentice crosses. A special memory of a special player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambokev Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Bobby Prentice on the wing ! RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Shoreditch Heart Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, corryjambo said: Is that the one in the under 23 international at Tynecastle when he waltzed round players on the bye line coming in from the left wing. What an incredible piece of skill it was and I still remember it to this day. it was a Wednesday night in 1975 I think and possibly one of the the greatest goals I've ever seen at Tynecastle - What a great player - I loved the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingshirejambo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Such sad news my first ever hero what a left foot he had. Mind you his right was only as good as mine RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Alex MacDonald said: Yes Corry, against Denmark, last goal in a 4-1 win in front of 18,000 at Tynecastle. A stunning goal. I was there - it was so exciting to have a Hearts player involved in any kind of Scotland team in the mid-Seventies! So for him to come on as a sub, and then score a fantastic goal - it brought the house down. In his last couple of seasons, when he was often restricted to the Hearts bench, there was an old guy who used to stand behind me and my mate shouting "Bring Oan Prentice!!" for most of the match - it became a catchphrase that we use to this day. RIP Rab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Absolutely gutted. RIP Rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josey wales Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 RIP Bobby, Nothing but happy memories of you in a hearts jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: That's horrible news. 'WE'VE GOT BOBBY BOBBY BOBBY BOBBY PRENTICE ON THE WING, ON THE WING. Mate just messaged me the news with the song at the end of the message... last time I heard it sung was down at Tottenham! RIP Bobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 For what it's worth I want to say this. For all the stuff that we're going through now, and have done through all the years I have followed Hearts, it's the memory of players like Rab Prentice that I will cherish most. He's not alone, there have been a lot of players who I will remember until I have no memories. but he's right up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambie15 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Terrible News. My condolences to his family. Cracking Hearts man when, as others have said, our dark days. Thank You Bobby P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMJ_1874 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Absolutely tragic news. My first ever hero. Playing in the back field as kid, we all wanted to be Bobby Prentice. A true winger. Sadly missed, fondly remembered. Rest in peace Bobby HHGH 🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just now, BelgeJambo said: Did he ever get called Rab? seem to remember he did back in the day Drew Busby always calls him Rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, Back to 2005 said: Thanks. Was a 2-1 win over Dunfermline. Possibly around October as a birthday treat! Here’s the details of your first ever Hearts game https://www.londonhearts.com/scores/games/197910201.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Sad news. A proper winger in the traditional sense. RIP Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryheart Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, corryjambo said: Is that the one in the under 23 international at Tynecastle when he waltzed round players on the bye line coming in from the left wing. What an incredible piece of skill it was and I still remember it to this day. And so do I. If I remember correctly it was against Denmark and when he came on as a sub and the crowd lit up with excitement. For those of us of a certain vintage it feels the same as when Cruickie passed away. Some never age in our minds and their image is frozen in the prime of their time and this is how I'll remember Bobby. It was a pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Sad News RIP Bobby Prentice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 RIP Mr Rab Prentice a real winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12XU Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Little tear here from me - wonderful player The Leipzig game - what a night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lager Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Very sad. An entertainer in a generally poor side. And a favourite to so many of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockmac Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 When I was a youngster wearing my Hearts strip I always wanted to be Rab Prentice. The excitement he would create when he drifted past players was amazing. It’s almost a lost art now, going past players with outrageous skill. Will be sadly missed by thousands of Hearts fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, scott herbertson said: one of the few bright spots in the dark years Imagine if he'd scored with that second run, would have been arguably the greatest goal seen at Tynecastle. 😥❤ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 30 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: For what it's worth I want to say this. For all the stuff that we're going through now, and have done through all the years I have followed Hearts, it's the memory of players like Rab Prentice that I will cherish most. He's not alone, there have been a lot of players who I will remember until I have no memories. but he's right up there. Lovely post, mate. Seconded by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Fast forward to 7.30. Get in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 In terms of players we signed from Celtic there are only two who stand out: John Colquhoun and Rab Prentice. I will never forget the start of the 73/74 season when we had signed Prentice, Busby and Aird and also had John Stevenson and Jimmy Cant come through. Not far off being an amazing team and Prentice in the thick of things. What an entertainer! RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 36 minutes ago, Rudy T said: Mate just messaged me the news with the song at the end of the message... last time I heard it sung was down at Tottenham! RIP Bobby! So sad to hear this news today. Sucks getting old. My first heroes were Cruickshank, Ford and Anderson. Then came the new guys Busby, Prentice and Ralph C. So many memories. Not all great but fun times. Bus fares, money to get in, money for a snack at the game, money for chips after and bus fares home. Grab a Pink News and Saturday was complete. Simpler times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambob Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 He could light up a game on his day. The goal at Tynecastle for the Scotland under 23s is one of my lasting memories of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Muddie Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 RIP Bobby Prentice. Before my time but sung the song many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Horrendous news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corryjambo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav1e Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Remember being mesmerized watching Rab playing for Newtongrange star. Was over the moon when he ended up at Tynecastle . A bright light in a dark era for us , as so many supporters of a certain age will remember. Condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrjambo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 In later years Rab had his problems but what a popular player he was. I’m not sure he ever realised it himself. Thanks for the memories Bobby Prentice on the wing 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dee Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 So sorry to read this news. As a kid, wanted to be him or Drew Busby when playing football. Probaly saw him play, but honestly can't remember for sure, as I was pretty young. (My first game was about 1978). Thanks for the fond memories. Condolonces to family amd friends. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkie64 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Sad news indeed, RIP Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Have sung his song so many times despite not being born for almost a decade after he finished playing. Love the videos, looked some player on his day. a question of genuine interest - I just googled his career, is there a reason he only played for 6/7 years? Seems a very short career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Vallance Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Terrible news, puts the last few days in to perspective. Liked a laugh. Nicked my trumpet on the train back from Brockville after one midweek game. Amazing talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Jim Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Thanks for the memories Bobby. You were some winger. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambovambo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, corryjambo said: Is that the one in the under 23 international at Tynecastle when he waltzed round players on the bye line coming in from the left wing. What an incredible piece of skill it was and I still remember it to this day. Great goal. I guess there’s not footage of it. Andy Gray scored the other three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim1874 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Sad sad news, RIP Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Shaton Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Sad news. Before my time but clearly a bright spot in those dark years for Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Talented player i used to see him in the Laird and Dog on a Sunday night in the mid 70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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