Papa Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I regret to post the passing of Derek Rutherford. He played for Heart of Midlothian between 1964 and 1967. He was a centre half but also featured at right back and other positions across the back. He was a regular attender at Hearts games and paid his way along with other supporters. He was a guest of the club at the recent game against Livingston although he was extremely ill. The team cheered him with a great 3-0 victory in his last visit to Tynecastle. His 75th birthday would have been this Saturday and hopefully the club will be able to mark his passing in some small way. Derek was until this last 6 months an extremely fit guy who until the pandemic played walking football at least twice a week. He had lost none of his skill and reading of the game. A nicer person you would struggle to meet. He will be sorely missed by all who had the good fortune to know him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Wallace Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Sad to hear RIP Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 A good professional who would not let you down. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 RIP Derek, always sad to lose someone who lived our dream of wearing the marone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 ❤️🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Remember him well. Sorry to learn of his illness and passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Sorry to hear this , thoughts and prayers with his family at this difficult time R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 R.I.P. Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 RIP Derek. Condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Sad news indeed. I remember Derek well. A good right back who didn’t get many chances in the first team due to Chris Shevlane and Danny Ferguson occupying the spot during these years. RIP Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 RIP Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napoleon Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I played with Derek at EOS level when he was in his mid 30s, playing part-time and working in civil engineering. He was still an excellent player who led by example, a quiet leader on the park who always encouraged the young guys in his team. An absolute gentleman. God bless you Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Sorry to hear this, 75 is quite a young relatively speaking but even if you're fit you never know the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizla Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Sad news RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Rest In Peace, Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Viertel Hearts Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 A lovely thoughtful post. And we all hope Hearts will remember Derek too. Players who read the game are unique!! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/derek-rutherford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Sad RIP Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Zola Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 RIP Derek. I played at Preston Athletic when you were one of the coaches 25 years ago. I left half way through the season. The next season you asked if i wanted to go to Edinburgh United where you were then coaching. I am grateful to you for asking me to go and thinking i could do a job for you and regret to this day not taking you up on your offer. You were a great guy and a more down to earth, genuine person you will not meet. Forever in my thoughts. God bless 😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 The name rings a bell. RIP to a former Jambo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLTFTh Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 RIP... Fellow Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complete control Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Coach at Tranent juniors when I was there. Good bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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