maroonlegions Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 Wonder if the architect/s was a Jambo/s when designing this in Venice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 On 02/01/2022 at 09:37, Commander lovemuscle said: That young lad with is a very young commander where did you find the pic m8 ? i lost my copy years ago Behind,Dunlop,fraser,robertson and brown i think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazza74 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 On 11/01/2022 at 20:29, Lone Striker said: These are fab photos, Danny. I've only ever seen a small handful of them before. Tremendous archive. Is that Douglas Park on the left ? As for this one ...... Donald might have had a few questions to answer if his wife saw this !! 😉 Who’s the dude sitting with Donald Ford ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 5 hours ago, ford donald said: Did you join Toronto' finest? No because I moved to Vancouver. I went to their office thinking twelve year Edinburgh policeman, only to be told I was too old spent two years of complete misery then some police friends told me about a new Federal force to police all the major ports. I got in easily, my new boss thinking he had won the Jackpot getting a former Guards sergeant and British policeman. I was promoted to sergeant basically on appointment, and retired as Chief Superintendent with a seat on the Board of Directors at the Port of Vancouver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 hours ago, chazza74 said: Who’s the dude sitting with Donald Ford ? Maybe a bit before your time, but the dude beside Donald was for many years the most well-known playboy footballer in England, having (allegedly) slept with hundreds of beautiful women, while his glittering football career at Man Utd in the 70s began a downward slide through heavy drinking, being fined for missing training, and eventually joining Hibs. That give you a clue ? I could tell you his name, but b e s t to let you figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Sharpie said: No because I moved to Vancouver. I went to their office thinking twelve year Edinburgh policeman, only to be told I was too old spent two years of complete misery then some police friends told me about a new Federal force to police all the major ports. I got in easily, my new boss thinking he had won the Jackpot getting a former Guards sergeant and British policeman. I was promoted to sergeant basically on appointment, and retired as Chief Superintendent with a seat on the Board of Directors at the Port of Vancouver. Glad to see you had a good career,my brother was with the Toronto police, he retired as deputy chief,then become a circuit judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 1 hour ago, ford donald said: Glad to see you had a good career,my brother was with the Toronto police, he retired as deputy chief,then become a circuit judge. He sure done well. I have to admit I was quite proud of my own achievements, my wife and I worked hard at my career, she watched the kids while I done night school and improved my post secondary education, and again looked after everything while I was at courses in Canada and the United States. It paid off with my retirement at fifty six and good pensions. Life was gooood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 58 minutes ago, Sharpie said: He sure done well. I have to admit I was quite proud of my own achievements, my wife and I worked hard at my career, she watched the kids while I done night school and improved my post secondary education, and again looked after everything while I was at courses in Canada and the United States. It paid off with my retirement at fifty six and good pensions. Life was gooood. i love you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_jim2001 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Must have been some atmosphere in the auld times" I don't mean to be cheeky"just looking at the crowds back then,if I had a time machine I would go back to watch the greatest of the famous ❤️❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, Jambo_jim2001 said: Must have been some atmosphere in the auld times" I don't mean to be cheeky"just looking at the crowds back then,if I had a time machine I would go back to watch the greatest of the famous ❤️❤️ A game watched from the terracing or the enclosures could be a blast, sometimes you were compressed together shoulder to shoulder, and if you were halfway down and something happened the people at the back would push and the whole crowd would move down a couple of steps towards the pitch, the polis would be pulling the smaller kids out of the crowd let them sit in front of the wee wall at the track. When a big goal was scored the roar was deafening and again with a crowd would surge, no seperation of fans and fights would start, a bad decision by a ref and bottles would fly. I went to games when home on leave, got in at the boys gate, and always shown respect for our uniform, but being guardsmen we were all tall so sometime you would hear a shout, away back to Buckingham Palace ya big *******s so us wee men can see the f...ng game. It was an experience, then to become a polis and work those very crowds but from a whole different perspective. Y'know if I were to die tomorrow and meet my maker I would say thank you sir, my life had its ups and downs but by god it has been a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_jim2001 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 A blast and a half,the atmosphere is great just now,but back then must make the hairs on your arms and neck tingle just thinking about it😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris5115 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 07/01/2022 at 15:50, dannymack said: Tynecastle Park, Whestfield Entrance, Gerrards Yard 👍 I always wondered why an additional fence was erected 3/4 of the way up the Terrace in the Gorgie Road End. Anyone know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avhudtheteeshirt Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Boris5115 said: I always wondered why an additional fence was erected 3/4 of the way up the Terrace in the Gorgie Road End. Anyone know why. The young fan on the far right looks like Ryan Porteous? Could it be the first time he had something to laugh about??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avhudtheteeshirt Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 1 minute ago, avhudtheteeshirt said: The young fan on the far right looks like Ryan Porteous? Could it be the first time he had something to laugh about??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 1 hour ago, avhudtheteeshirt said: The young fan on the far right looks like Ryan Porteous? Could it be the first time he had something to laugh about??? Can't be, he's not rolling about pretending to have a head knock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 11/03/2022 at 14:26, chazza74 said: Who’s the dude sitting with Donald Ford ? Och, nobody really. Just a mediocre Irish footballer (there’s a poster on here who doesn’t like Irish footballers 🤷🏿♂️). He was reasonably skilful, had an eye for the ladies, and was known to have the odd sweet sherry every now and then. Sadly, his career plummeted and he joined the Scum team from Leith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 2 hours ago, avhudtheteeshirt said: The young fan on the far right looks like Ryan Porteous? Could it be the first time he had something to laugh about??? It can’t be him though, he’s not launching tumblers across a car park outside a Miners club. Fair resemblance otherwise. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Boris5115 said: I always wondered why an additional fence was erected 3/4 of the way up the Terrace in the Gorgie Road End. Anyone know why. My recollection from the time is that part of the terracing wasn't deemed safe enough to remain open. I could be wrong but I thought that the rear of that terracing was on supports/stilts rather than bring built on a solid banking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris5115 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 41 minutes ago, Percival King said: My recollection from the time is that part of the terracing wasn't deemed safe enough to remain open. I could be wrong but I thought that the rear of that terracing was on supports/stilts rather than bring built on a solid banking. Thanks for this. Sounds about right tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Percival King said: My recollection from the time is that part of the terracing wasn't deemed safe enough to remain open. I could be wrong but I thought that the rear of that terracing was on supports/stilts rather than bring built on a solid banking. I don't think these images show the precise detail as to how the extended banking of the Wheatfield Terracing/Distillery were raised onto but definitely girders and stilts supported the terracing just like the Gorgie Road End at the entrance/exit. In most areas the terracing was extended onto the actual Distillery walls but from Gerrards right around to the Gorgie Road turnstiles it was extended onto supports. Edited March 12, 2022 by dannymack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 @dannymack What game was this? Tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 4 hours ago, dannymack said: I don't think these images show the precise detail as to how the extended banking of the Wheatfield Terracing/Distillery were raised onto but definitely girders and stilts supported the terracing just like the Gorgie Road End at the entrance/exit. In most areas the terracing was extended onto the actual Distillery walls but from Gerrards right around to the Gorgie Road turnstiles it was extended onto supports. Some great photos there. Re.the last two of the Wheatfield being built, I remember wandering into Tynecastle one evening with my pal (the site wasn't secure) and there was a group of laddies having a kick about on the pitch - didn't know whether to shoo them off or join them......so we did neither. Probably my only chance of playing on the pitch and I blew it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 9 hours ago, Percival King said: My recollection from the time is that part of the terracing wasn't deemed safe enough to remain open. I could be wrong but I thought that the rear of that terracing was on supports/stilts rather than bring built on a solid banking. Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 13 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: @dannymack What game was this? Tia Hearts v Celtic Cup tie 1966, just under 47k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Seeing the painted notice that "money won't be refunded under any circumstances" brings back memories of us chanting to demand our money back if a game was abandoned shortly after it started. I seem to recall some made up assumption that the club used a measure of after 20 minutes play, they kept the gate money. I remember a friendly against Gornik in the early 70s, which should never have started, due to heavy rain and a waterlogged pitch. Sure enough, after about 20 minutes the referee abandons the match, and despite our demands for our 2/6 back, we had to trudge off home without any refunds. At least we saw the great Lubanski splashing around for a wee while for our dosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dannymack Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 13/03/2022 at 13:32, SectionDJambo said: Seeing the painted notice that "money won't be refunded under any circumstances" brings back memories of us chanting to demand our money back if a game was abandoned shortly after it started. I seem to recall some made up assumption that the club used a measure of after 20 minutes play, they kept the gate money. I remember a friendly against Gornik in the early 70s, which should never have started, due to heavy rain and a waterlogged pitch. Sure enough, after about 20 minutes the referee abandons the match, and despite our demands for our 2/6 back, we had to trudge off home without any refunds. At least we saw the great Lubanski splashing around for a wee while for our dosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 13/03/2022 at 11:54, dannymack said: Hearts v Celtic Cup tie 1966, just under 47k. 3-3 draw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Walker Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 In the first of Football Scotland's series of how Scottish stadiums have changed throughout the years, we look at the evolution of the stadium that is regularly hailed as having the best atmosphere in the country. Tynecastle is often the first pick when other SPFL clubs are asked to name the stadium they enjoy visiting the most. With its steep stands in close proximity to the pitch, Hearts' home can be an intimidating place to play - and that can go for home players as well as the visitors. https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/hearts-tynecastle-pictures-how-jambos-23447829 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Tommy Walker said: In the first of Football Scotland's series of how Scottish stadiums have changed throughout the years, we look at the evolution of the stadium that is regularly hailed as having the best atmosphere in the country. Tynecastle is often the first pick when other SPFL clubs are asked to name the stadium they enjoy visiting the most. With its steep stands in close proximity to the pitch, Hearts' home can be an intimidating place to play - and that can go for home players as well as the visitors. https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/hearts-tynecastle-pictures-how-jambos-23447829 Tynecastle became the first all concrete stadium in the UK in 1954? Not having that. Must have been Easter Road. Hibs are first at everything that doesn't matter. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dannymack Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 23 hours ago, Thomaso said: 3-3 draw? Yes 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Bannon Flick Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Willie Bauld was a handsome bugger eh? Too young to have seen him play - would give anything to go back in time to watch the 57-58 team at a packed Tynecastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, The Bannon Flick said: Willie Bauld was a handsome bugger eh? Too young to have seen him play - would give anything to go back in time to watch the 57-58 team at a packed Tynecastle. The one thing I still can't grasp is the fact that he passed away at such a young age, 49 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bannon Flick Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 13 minutes ago, dannymack said: The one thing I still can't grasp is the fact that he passed away at such a young age, 49 years. Tragic Just had a closer look at his stats again. Pretty incredible. Only 3 caps though - appreciate that there were fewer internationals then but that still seems harsh. Think Scotland squads were picked by committee back in those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 21/03/2022 at 14:19, martoon said: Tynecastle became the first all concrete stadium in the UK in 1954? Not having that. Must have been Easter Road. Hibs are first at everything that doesn't matter. 🤪 Hibs will be spewing they weren't the first 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cookieboy Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 10 hours ago, escobri said: Hibs will be spewing they weren't the first 🤣 surely thats away to Airdrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterjohn Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, cookieboy said: surely thats away to Airdrie Definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 (edited) On 13/03/2022 at 11:54, dannymack said: Hearts v Celtic Cup tie 1966, just under 47k. That's a bit unsettling, danny. It looks like an ancient old pic from the 20's/30's; not a photo that was taken just 2 years before I was born. Feck, I am...gulp...old. 🤪😄 Edited April 19, 2022 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Angel eyes Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 dave macKay not unusual but in an away kit first time I’ve seen him in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1976 Scottish Cup campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart&soul Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 This came up on a random Twitter site asking people to name which ground it is. A few thought it was Valley Parade (until they noticed the Castle). Thought I’d share it as it’s an unusual shot - not a picture of Tynecastle I’ve seen before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, Heart&soul said: This came up on a random Twitter site asking people to name which ground it is. A few thought it was Valley Parade (until they noticed the Castle). Thought I’d share it as it’s an unusual shot - not a picture of Tynecastle I’ve seen before. Presumably taken from up on one of the floodlights at the Gorgie Road end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 20 minutes ago, Heart&soul said: This came up on a random Twitter site asking people to name which ground it is. A few thought it was Valley Parade (until they noticed the Castle). Thought I’d share it as it’s an unusual shot - not a picture of Tynecastle I’ve seen before. Probably folk just trying to think of a team that play in yellow and red, they could just as easily have guessed Cliftonhill (until they noticed that, just like Bradford, Coatbridge doesn't have a castle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart&soul Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Another couple of nostalgic pictures - 1st one is from our very first match of the season after WW2 ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyBeach Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 53 minutes ago, Heart&soul said: Another couple of nostalgic pictures - 1st one is from our very first match of the season after WW2 ended. I like those black socks with maroon/white tops! There’s a photo earlier in the thread showing Willie Bauld in this kit. Looks like Cathkin Park to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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