Gorgie Boot boy Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Iceman1956 said: Great stuff thanks for showing images just how I remember it. How come JJ isn't in that squad photo ? Edited September 15, 2020 by Gorgie Boot boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie Boot boy Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 On 11/09/2020 at 08:28, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Here is the Gemmill thunderbolt penalty! This image has got such a lot of greatness, the shed in the back ground catches the eye. The place ruled and is so hard to find apart from a game against Celtic in the 80s that i have watched a lot of times. So this penalty save was a moment of magic with one group exploding before the ball hit net and me and my dad jumping up seconds after realising Jim had saved it.. Magical can still feel tingles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Drew Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Superb tribute video to the great man's memory on this link:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Came on here fearing the worst, glad to know Cruickie is still alive and kicking. As with many others of my age group, Cruckie and Donald Ford were my original heroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 55 minutes ago, RobNox said: Came on here fearing the worst, glad to know Cruickie is still alive and kicking. As with many others of my age group, Cruckie and Donald Ford were my original heroes. Sorry to be the one to tell you. He died around 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Big Drew said: Superb tribute video to the great man's memory on this link:- Lovely to watch this - although Cruickie pulled off even more remarkable saves that shown on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Black Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Two stories re Cruickie. The first was a game against East Fife(?) and East Fife were awarded a direct free kick just outside Hearts box at the school end. We were half way up right behind the goal. Cruickie was so busy telling the wall where to go he hadn't noticed that East Fife had taken the free kick quickly. He only found out when someone behind the goal shouted " it's behind you". Even he laughed. Second was against Hibs at Tynecastle before segregation and Hibs were awarded a penalty. He saved the penalty, saved the follow up then saved the second follow up. The entire ground , including all the Hibbies starting chanting " Cruickshank for Scotland". It went on for a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, David Black said: Two stories re Cruickie. The first was a game against East Fife(?) and East Fife were awarded a direct free kick just outside Hearts box at the school end. We were half way up right behind the goal. Cruickie was so busy telling the wall where to go he hadn't noticed that East Fife had taken the free kick quickly. He only found out when someone behind the goal shouted " it's behind you". Even he laughed. Second was against Hibs at Tynecastle before segregation and Hibs were awarded a penalty. He saved the penalty, saved the follow up then saved the second follow up. The entire ground , including all the Hibbies starting chanting " Cruickshank for Scotland". It went on for a few minutes. Here was one of the rebound saves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Black Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Here was one of the rebound saves! I take it you were there? If memory serves me right the game ended 0-0, but it could have been another 7-0 if it wasn't for Cruickie. It should also be said that that was a great Hibs team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, David Black said: I take it you were there? If memory serves me right the game ended 0-0, but it could have been another 7-0 if it wasn't for Cruickie. It should also be said that that was a great Hibs team. Yes I was there with my old dad in the Gorgie end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr feelgood Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 This was my first ever hearts game Jim cruikshank became my hero and still is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 44 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Here was one of the rebound saves! No big poncey gloves there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 On 10/09/2020 at 21:59, merrymac said: That Gemmill save remains one of the best penalty saves I have ever seen Am I right in saying that was Gemmill's first miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, colinmaroon said: Am I right in saying that was Gemmill's first miss? First and only save I think. His others were post and miss the target if I remember correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) I remember a certain night in the Quarter Gill in Partick, I think it was after a game at Rugby Park, with Cruickie, Flasher Sneddon and Alan MacDonald. By the end of the night, the only way Jim could have made a save would have been if someone rolled him over and put the ball in his hands. Edited September 16, 2020 by colinmaroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 16/09/2020 at 01:52, Kiwidoug said: Sorry to be the one to tell you. He died around 10 years ago. I feel bad at not remembering that, even worse at the thought he is no longer among us, other than in our memories. 😪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 On 15/09/2020 at 11:13, wattie exploited said: sorry i meant Niemi getting them mixed up Ha, I was also a bit confused at why you selected Kello, all makes sense now. The ravages of age can play havoc with your mind, I made a tit of myself earlier in the thread when I forgot that Cruickie had sadly passed a decade ago. On a completely different subject Wattie, are there any plans for The Exploited to get out on the road again maybe next year, when hopefully things have returned to some semblance of normality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) On 18/09/2020 at 01:04, RobNox said: Ha, I was also a bit confused at why you selected Kello, all makes sense now. The ravages of age can play havoc with your mind, I made a tit of myself earlier in the thread when I forgot that Cruickie had sadly passed a decade ago. On a completely different subject Wattie, are there any plans for The Exploited to get out on the road again maybe next year, when hopefully things have returned to some semblance of normality? we were in new Zealand at the start of Feb. this year then the day we were meant to fly into Australia they said we would have to quarantine for two weeks so we had 12 gigs there so we couldn't do them ,we then had 11 gigs in Russia but that also got cancelled then we had a 24 gig in Europe also cancelled ,so We are meant to go back to Australia start of Feb. 2021 then Russia in April next year ,we have a big festival in Blackpool in Aug. 7, 10.000 people a day called rebellion we headline one of the stages on the sat ,also a Scottish festival in May ,,so that is what we have planned for next year but who knows if it will happen its not looking very promising anyway stay safe Edited September 22, 2020 by wattie exploited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Mental to think Russians would have heard of The Exploited from all those years ago. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 58 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Mental to think Russians would have heard of The Exploited from all those years ago. 👍 I mind when I started in a wee baking factory in North Holland, a guy walked up to me and went "ah, Scottish eh? Do you know Wattie? Exploited! Barmy army!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Smithee said: I mind when I started in a wee baking factory in North Holland, a guy walked up to me and went "ah, Scottish eh? Do you know Wattie? Exploited! Barmy army!" we were meant to play Holland this October but that has been put back till next year to in the early days we got banned for 5 years from Holland don't ask why though lol !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 16/09/2020 at 00:16, Gorgie Boot boy said: This image has got such a lot of greatness, the shed in the back ground catches the eye. The place ruled and is so hard to find apart from a game against Celtic in the 80s that i have watched a lot of times. So this penalty save was a moment of magic with one group exploding before the ball hit net and me and my dad jumping up seconds after realising Jim had saved it.. Magical can still feel tingles. I can just about see myself at the back of the Mcleod St terracing, 50 years ago....... What a save. What a performance. Peter Oliver also had a great game. Still one of the best 0-0 draws I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, 4marsbars said: I can just about see myself at the back of the Mcleod St terracing, 50 years ago....... What a save. What a performance. Peter Oliver also had a great game. Still one of the best 0-0 draws I can remember. Peter Oliver was superb that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Peter Oliver was superb that day. One of the few full backs to get the better of Jimmy Johnstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 7 hours ago, wattie exploited said: we were meant to play Holland this October but that has been put back till next year to in the early days we got banned for 5 years from Holland don't ask why though lol !!!!!! We're asking 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, cookieboy said: We're asking 🙂 lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 8 hours ago, wattie exploited said: we were meant to play Holland this October but that has been put back till next year to in the early days we got banned for 5 years from Holland don't ask why though lol !!!!!! I mind we were meant to come and see you at the Patronaat in Haarlem IIRC (we lived in Haarlem, ****ing gorgeous city) Can't remember why I never made it, Jens was there though, went on about it for ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, Smithee said: I mind we were meant to come and see you at the Patronaat in Haarlem IIRC (we lived in Haarlem, ****ing gorgeous city) Can't remember why I never made it, Jens was there though, went on about it for ages! played in Haarlem a few times over the years one of my best mates live in Holland great times totally mental as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodLord Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Spoke with his son recently (hadn’t realised it was his son till we got talking about football). Apparently In the end he fell out rather badly with the club and refused to attend any games, invitations and even turned down his hall of fame entry. His wife may have accepted it on his behalf in later years (though can’t remember that bit for sure). What a keeper he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 This thread is just about the only thing keeping me sane these days. We have a election coming up here and the result is going to be decided in cyberspace. Our utterly inept Prime Minister has a massive social media profile because she smiles a lot. She doesn't even attempt to be ept any more. Doesn't need to. She will romp in. What's all that got to do with Jim Cruickshank? The good old days, that's what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotTheHoople Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 On 23/09/2020 at 18:18, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Peter Oliver was superb that day. Sorry, I'm not intending to hijack this thread on behalf of Peter Oliver (after all, Cruikie is my all-time football hero!) but, Christ, Peter Oliver - what a player. You'vejust named two of the guys that would make it into my all-time Hearts team! I seem to recall that he perfected the Cruyff turn long before it was popular. Maybe there could be a separate Oliver thread - I'd be keen to learn what other "oldsters" thought of the left back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbauld Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) Strange that nobody mentions Arthur Mann when talking about Peter Oliver, they were deemed to be the best full back pairing in Scotland at the time and Arthur was transferred to Man City because of this. Definitely the pair were a class act but I thought Peter fell back a bit when Arthur left, still very good but didn't go on to really make a name for himself. Edited September 25, 2020 by alanbauld think I got it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, alanbauld said: Strange that nobody mentions Arthur Mann when talking about Peter Oliver, they were deemed to be the best full back pairing in Scotland at the time and Arthur was transferred to Man City because of this. Definitely the pair were a class act but I thought Peter fell back a bit when Arthur left, still very good but didn't go on to really make a name for himself. Because he got a bad injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 36 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Because he got a bad injury Broke his leg, did he not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbet Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Knee injury at broomfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbet Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Peter was after arthur mann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Herbertson Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 4 hours ago, NotTheHoople said: Sorry, I'm not intending to hijack this thread on behalf of Peter Oliver (after all, Cruikie is my all-time football hero!) but, Christ, Peter Oliver - what a player. You'vejust named two of the guys that would make it into my all-time Hearts team! I seem to recall that he perfected the Cruyff turn long before it was popular. Maybe there could be a separate Oliver thread - I'd be keen to learn what other "oldsters" thought of the left back... I thought he was brilliant. Cruikie, Ford, Prentice were the heros but when Oliver came on I remember thinking he was doing really clever things with the ball that iIcouldn't even imagine. Injury just prevented him going on to great things. My subbuteo team still had him in at left back despite a short career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Herbertson Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Craig Herbertson said: I thought he was brilliant. Cruikie, Ford, Prentice were the heros but when Oliver came on I remember thinking he was doing really clever things with the ball that iI couldn't even imagine. Injury just prevented him going on to great things. My subbuteo team still had him in at left back despite a short career. I remember him as a defender in his own half showboating on the bye line near the corner flag and I think he lobbed it over a celtic player's head and ghosted past him. It was sort of surreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, farin said: Cruicky flying through the air. 76 cup final? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Just now, farin said: That was my thought, looks like hampden. You can just slightly see the strapping on his left thigh. He is defending the East end, the uncovered end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, John Findlay said: 76 cup final? Yes - I was in that upper stand. Horrible day. Edited September 25, 2020 by Thomaso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 On 16/09/2020 at 00:35, Big Drew said: Superb tribute video to the great man's memory on this link:- He was a fabulous goalie, I'm sure he was the Glasgow schools long-jump champion. It's not as if he was very tall either so it was all about positioning, anticipation and his ability to jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 51 minutes ago, farin said: Think this confirms it as the 76 final. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 55 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Yes - I was in that upper stand. Horrible day. So was I as a 13 yr old laddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 3 hours ago, farin said: Think this confirms it as the 76 final. A strapping JJ there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 8 hours ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: A strapping JJ there Indeed, forgot how big a unit he was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 25/09/2020 at 19:04, farin said: Think this confirms it as the 76 final. Yes, I got absolutely soaked into the bargain, what a completely miserable day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 25/09/2020 at 19:57, John Findlay said: So was I as a 13 yr old laddie Was 15 myself in that north stand surrounded by Huns and my Jambo group including the old man. They passed round the whisky bottle as I watched the nonsense going on behind the goals, truly mental that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 25/09/2020 at 19:04, farin said: Think this confirms it as the 76 final. 22 years later JJ was back at Hampden......❤️🏆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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