luckyBatistuta Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Heartbreaking news today, sadly Bob passed away this morning. A lovely guy who thought of others before himself and was so proud to have played for and also support Heart of Midlothian. He will be missed greatly, thoughts are with his family at this sad time. R.I.P Bob 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻 Edited January 20, 2020 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinks Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 One of life’s true gentlemen...RIP Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark2000 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Ach whit a shame. Sad news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrie1952 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 So sorry to hear this. RIP Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Sorry to hear this RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Logan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 RIP Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Rob was one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet. He'll be missed by a helluva lot of people. Very sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 A lovely guy. RIP Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Remember him as a young player trying as hard as he could to break into the first team. Think he was generally referred to as Bobby Elgin by the fans and it's sad to hear he has passed on. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Sad News. Rest in Peace Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 RIP Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Montgomery Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, TheBigO said: Rob was one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet. He'll be missed by a helluva lot of people. Very sad news. Rob certainly was also one of the true "gentleman" of the world. When I first heard he had been diagnosed obviously I was hoping the worse didn't happen, unfortunately it did. RIP Rob. John and Carol. Edited January 21, 2020 by John Montgomery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andythejambo Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 RIP Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 20/01/2020 at 20:40, jambos are go! said: Remember him as a young player trying as hard as he could to break into the first team. Think he was generally referred to as Bobby Elgin by the fans and it's sad to hear he has passed on. RIP. this him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMBO747 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 53 minutes ago, Hearts007 said: this him? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, JAMBO747 said: Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Hearts007 said: this him? Wow! Thanks for posting that. I must show this to my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Montgomery Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Hearts007 said: this him? Where did you get the photo? I know there was a short article about him in Hearts in Art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Anyone give a wee potted history of the man? Must admit I’ve never heard of him, but seems a few on here know him, some even personally. By all accounts a true gent and phm 🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Montgomery Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 20 minutes ago, Mr Sifter said: Anyone give a wee potted history of the man? Must admit I’ve never heard of him, but seems a few on here know him, some even personally. By all accounts a true gent and phm 🇱🇻 I think he only played one first team game but I'm not sure about substitutions ( I don't know when subs started). He joined Hearts from school, left Hearts and went to Stockport County. I think that was his last team and he then retired. He then joined the police and was a traffic policeman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Montgomery Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Mr Sifter said: Anyone give a wee potted history of the man? Must admit I’ve never heard of him, but seems a few on here know him, some even personally. By all accounts a true gent and phm 🇱🇻 https://www.londonhearts.com/scores/players/elginbobby.html http://www.hattersmatters.co.uk/players/player-profile?id=RUxHSTAx Edited January 21, 2020 by John Montgomery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I'm sure I remember Bobby Elgin. If I'm right, he was a wholehearted right winger who was with us for 2 or 3 years and mainly played in the reserves. My memory may be playing tricks but if I'm right he would be in his early 70s. Very sorry to learn of his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: I'm sure I remember Bobby Elgin. If I'm right, he was a wholehearted right winger who was with us for 2 or 3 years and mainly played in the reserves. My memory may be playing tricks but if I'm right he would be in his early 70s. Very sorry to learn of his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 His funeral is on Tuesday at 2pm at Mortonhall Crematorium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Montgomery Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: His funeral is on Tuesday at 2pm at Mortonhall Crematorium. Thanks. I've something on in the morning. I hope I can make it. Edited January 22, 2020 by John Montgomery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 minute ago, John Montgomery said: Thanks. That's quick. No problem. There are refreshments at the Brunton Hall, Musselburgh after, for anyone wishing to pay their respects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 10 hours ago, John Montgomery said: Where did you get the photo? I know there was a short article about him in Hearts in Art. London Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Elgin Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 My Dad Robert played 5 games first team and many in the reserve, before spending 2 years at Stockport County. He was a true gent, loving and caring family man who spoke and got on with anyone. He had a great life a true Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 22/01/2020 at 18:46, Laura Elgin said: My Dad Robert played 5 games first team and many in the reserve, before spending 2 years at Stockport County. He was a true gent, loving and caring family man who spoke and got on with anyone. He had a great life a true Jambo Sorry for your loss. RIP Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMBO747 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 22/01/2020 at 18:46, Laura Elgin said: My Dad Robert played 5 games first team and many in the reserve, before spending 2 years at Stockport County. He was a true gent, loving and caring family man who spoke and got on with anyone. He had a great life a true Jambo Taught me how to play golf with a cut down old putter, took me to my first Hearts match and took me for my flrst under age pint. True gent and uncle, we will all miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Elgin Dowie Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 The best Grandad I could've ever wished for. See you in heaven one day. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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