Kiwidoug Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I was just flicking through the channels and I saw an episode of Would I Lie to You which featured Ronnie Corbett. It was just terrific to see him in that sort of setting. I know this is probably more for the shed but I wondered if any of you have seen him at tynecastle or know any specific Hearts stuff about him. Like many of my vintage, he was a massive favourite and any Hearts reminicences would be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ma Roon Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 There was a picture of him in 86 in full team kit when we were going for the premier league, I'm sure he was from the southside area Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Debut 4 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I’ve nothing solid but I’ve got hazy visions of him being at Tynie in the 80s. Possibly during the 85-86 season as our hype grew? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rab Mac52 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 He was a pupil at the Royal High. Was he in our team for Quizball? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Ball Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 54 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: I was just flicking through the channels and I saw an episode of Would I Lie to You which featured Ronnie Corbett. It was just terrific to see him in that sort of setting. I know this is probably more for the shed but I wondered if any of you have seen him at tynecastle or know any specific Hearts stuff about him. Like many of my vintage, he was a massive favourite and any Hearts reminicences would be great. Feel pretty certain he was a guest of Ken Stott at a game when Corbett had a house in Gullane. I have a few friends who lived in the village at that time and all say what a jovial but humble man he was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Looks like Grealish copied him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
132goals1958 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 If I recall he was Jimmy Murray,s cousin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cauther col Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Yes he was Jimmy Murrays cousin mentions it in his book , read it recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rave MacPherson Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Rab Mac52 said: He was a pupil at the Royal High. Was he in our team for Quizball? Quizball? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One five Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Does anyone else have pics of celebrities with our strip or scarf on ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbee647 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 27 minutes ago, Rave MacPherson said: Quizball? 1 hour ago, Rab Mac52 said: He was a pupil at the Royal High. Was he in our team for Quizball? Eric Brown the Ryder Cup Golfer was our celeb in Quizball, Jim Cruikshank Alan Anderson and Donald Ford were his team mates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbee647 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 27 minutes ago, One five said: Does anyone else have pics of celebrities with our strip or scarf on ? Did see a picture of The Bay City Rollers in Hearts and Hibs kits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JTJ Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 18 minutes ago, jbee647 said: Eric Brown the Ryder Cup Golfer was our celeb in Quizball, Jim Cruikshank Alan Anderson and Donald Ford were his team mates We used to drink in Eric's pub in Dalry Road and I asked him once about Quizball. He said Cruickie could only answer racing questions - and we didn't get any! John Cairney (actor - played Rabbie Burns a lot) answered everything for Celtic though (dentist) Jim Craig was also good for them. For us another cup final "close but no cigar" event... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One five Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 32 minutes ago, jbee647 said: Did see a picture of The Bay City Rollers in Hearts and Hibs kits No mate only seen them in there tartan scarfs lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 2 hours ago, Scotland said: That will be kids medium size then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Black Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 hours ago, Kiwidoug said: I was just flicking through the channels and I saw an episode of Would I Lie to You which featured Ronnie Corbett. It was just terrific to see him in that sort of setting. I know this is probably more for the shed but I wondered if any of you have seen him at tynecastle or know any specific Hearts stuff about him. Like many of my vintage, he was a massive favourite and any Hearts reminicences would be great. Many years ago I saw him in the old centre stand sitting next to Sean Connery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4marsbars Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, jbee647 said: Eric Brown the Ryder Cup Golfer was our celeb in Quizball, Jim Cruikshank Alan Anderson and Donald Ford were his team mates There were several series of Quizball and we had several celeb fans. https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/123400-hearts-on-tv-70s-quizball/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rubyruby Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 5 hours ago, Rab Mac52 said: He was a pupil at the Royal High. Was he in our team for Quizball? I met him,I was at Royal high from 1984-1990 & when I was in 4th yr he came to visit the school, I was 16 & taller than him 😆 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sydney Devine Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 hours ago, David Black said: Many years ago I saw him in the old centre stand sitting next to Sean Connery. Correct - great memory. 14 September 1985 versus Dundee Utd. Wee Ronnie and Sean Connery were guests of Wallace Mercer. I sat just across the aisle from them that day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonesy Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 4 hours ago, One five said: Does anyone else have pics of celebrities with our strip or scarf on ? Please someone post that picture of the naked bursds with only a Hearts scarf to cover her modesty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Black Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 24 minutes ago, Sydney Devine said: Correct - great memory. 14 September 1985 versus Dundee Utd. Wee Ronnie and Sean Connery were guests of Wallace Mercer. I sat just across the aisle from them that day. Thanks for that. I couldn't remember anything else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One five Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 48 minutes ago, jonesy said: Please someone post that picture of the naked bursds with only a Hearts scarf to cover her modesty. That would do 😜 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scotland Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 5 hours ago, One five said: Does anyone else have pics of celebrities with our strip or scarf on ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One five Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 minute ago, Scotland said: I’ll have the lady on the left you can have the lady in the middle and the **** on the right can GTF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TexasAndy Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 8 hours ago, Ma Roon said: There was a picture of him in 86 in full team kit when we were going for the premier league, I'm sure he was from the southside area Yeah from Marchmont. His Dad was a regular at Warrender baths Quote Link to post Share on other sites
merrymac Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 6 hours ago, jbee647 said: Eric Brown the Ryder Cup Golfer was our celeb in Quizball, Jim Cruikshank Alan Anderson and Donald Ford were his team mates Was actually at one of the early games Dunfermline I think - Donald Ford was definitely the brains. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbee647 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) Spoiler Bay City Rollers taken at Heriot Watt , Riccarton I’m sure Edited January 11 by jbee647 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NotTheHoople Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 When I was involved with "The Hearts Supporter" mag/fanzine, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ronnie when he was staying at the North British Hotel (probably around 1984/85ish) and I can confirm he was a dyed in the wool Jambo although, as he pointed out, he didn't get much opportunity to see them live once his career took off. He always followed them though and knew all about the players when I spoke to him about the then current side in mid-Eighties. A wonderfully funny man, the interview that appeared in the mag didn't really do him justice. In fact, I wish I could lay my hands on a copy to recall exactly what was said! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
henryheart Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 His cousin was Jimmy Murray. Fred Ayre brought out a book many years ago when he spoke with a number of stars about their favourite team and match. Ronnie spoke about Hearts history, Tommy Walker and his favourite game - a Hearts 3-2 win over Hibs in the East of Scotland Shield. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hectormasson Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 4 hours ago, Sydney Devine said: Correct - great memory. 14 September 1985 versus Dundee Utd. Wee Ronnie and Sean Connery were guests of Wallace Mercer. I sat just across the aisle from them that day. We won 2 0 ?👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 2 hours ago, jbee647 said: Reveal hidden contents Bay City Rollers taken at Heriot Watt , Riccarton I’m sure ‘Woody’ has just the right glaikit look to give credence to him being in a Hibs top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Morgan said: ‘Woody’ has just the right glaikit look to give credence to him being in a Hibs top. Woody's wee brother is a Jambo. I was at school with him for 5 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 4 hours ago, One five said: I’ll have the lady on the left you can have the lady in the middle and the **** on the right can GTF Is the one on the left not Kerry Katona? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 18 minutes ago, Locky said: Is the one on the left not Kerry Katona? If it is, then everyone's had her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One five Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 23 minutes ago, Locky said: Is the one on the left not Kerry Katona? Looks like her 🤪 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 27 minutes ago, Locky said: Is the one on the left not Kerry Katona? Yep. She's only one rung up the ladder from Jane Park which isn't a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: Woody's wee brother is a Jambo. I was at school with him for 5 years. I wasn’t referring to Stuart’s wee brother though, John. I was referring to glaikit face from the ‘Rollers’. I also wasn’t alluding to glaikit face’s allegiances, I was referring to the fact that his ‘look’ was appropriate to the football colours of the scum side of Edinburgh. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 6 hours ago, Scotland said: The young lady, to the left of the shot, is very pretty. In a rough sort of way. The other two? Not so pretty, very rough though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonJambo Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Yep. She's only one rung up the ladder from Jane Park which isn't a good thing. So a bit of a dartboard then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, SwindonJambo said: So a bit of a dartboard then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muldoon74 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 6 hours ago, One five said: I’ll have the lady on the left you can have the lady in the middle and the **** on the right can GTF Pretty sure that's Atomic Kitten... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brownkg Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 My Father went to Royal Highat the same time as Ronnie Corbett he used to tell a story of them running RC up th flag pole. No idea if this was true and it is now over 6 years too late to ask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwidoug Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 11 hours ago, David Black said: Many years ago I saw him in the old centre stand sitting next to Sean Connery. Yes. That was at the time Connery had announced his retirement from the James Bond role and Ronnie was being touted as his replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Mikey Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 14 hours ago, One five said: Does anyone else have pics of celebrities with our strip or scarf on ? Louise Minchin on BBC Breakfast? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwidoug Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Apologies in advance. I loved that jersey and wish I had bought it. It looks sufficiently unlike a football jersey for my wife to let me wear it. She thinks people my age who wear football shirts are pathetic old gits and I have to concede, some but not all are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 12 hours ago, One five said: I’ll have the lady on the left you can have the lady in the middle and the **** on the right can GTF You sure🤔 6 hours ago, Morgan said: The young lady, to the left of the shot, is very pretty. In a rough sort of way. The other two? Not so pretty, very rough though. Not so much now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 8 hours ago, Morgan said: The young lady, to the left of the shot, is very pretty. In a rough sort of way. The other two? Not so pretty, very rough though. The other two were on TV recently (one on the right featured in Masterchef) and are pretty and looking well. KC is as rough as oatcakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One five Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: You sure🤔 Not so much now Maybe not 🙄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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