Morgan Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 My all-time favourite Hearts player. This news has saddened me deeply. RIP Mr Busby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, scott herbertson said: Goodbye Drew - many happy memories on the old terracing singing your name George Fleming and Frank Liddell in the background RIP Drew gone but will not be forgotten One of a handful of players who made the 1970’s bearable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon simpson Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 RIP a Hearts Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Not many players from the 70's still have songs sung about them to this day. There won't be any Hearts fan today or in 30 years time who won't have heard of Drew Busby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Absolute brutal news. RiP Drew. A truly Hearts great in difficult times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Sad sad news One of my boyhood favourites RIP Drew Busby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kxf51 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Shocked to hear this, Busby and Ford where my heroes when I was a kid. Busby nets the rebound, RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Sad sad news One of my boyhood favourites RIP Drew Busby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 When playing football in the street, in the 1970s, everyone wanted to be Drew Busby. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josey wales Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 a man that came to the Hearts and shone during some of our darkest days. Cruikie, Ford and Busby were the three that gave us hope that things could get better. Every Jambo back in the day knew that if Drew was on the park there would be nothing less than blood sweat and leithers booted in the air. A truly great Hearts man that will be sadly missed by every Jambo lucky enough to see him terrorise the opposition. All the best Drew, you knew what playing for the Hearts was all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 So sorry to hear such bad news. Always thought he would run through a brick wall to get on the end of a cross. Used to love his all action style. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Oh no. He was a few years before my time but was a legend during a difficult period at Tynecastle. Rest In Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobblers Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Such a sad day for those of us who followed Hearts in the 70’s and early 80’s. Gave his all every week. RIP Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 23 minutes ago, Morgan said: My all-time favourite Hearts player. This news has saddened me deeply. RIP Mr Busby. The one player I wish I had seen bud. Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 R.I.P. was standing behind me at the 2012 final. Somebody clicked who he was and loads of folk asking for handshakes and pictures. Looked like he was having the time of his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizla Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 So many memories come flooding back when I hear his name. I’m absolutely gutted with this sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 His two goals against Celtic is an abiding memory of my early Hearts supporting years. He was generally respected and a good guy who was well liked by his peers. I know this through a former pro who I've worked beside. That he had his own song speaks of the fondness he's held in by the Hearts support. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 RIP Drew Busby. Sure the club will mark his passing at the earliest opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Never seen him play but heard he was a great player . Now In a legend in song too . A hearts legend . Rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthing Jambo Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 RIP Drew Busby🥺 My first Hearts hero👍 A bit of a shock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthing Jambo Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, japanjambo said: That might have been me! When I think of Drew Busby these days I always think of Japan Jambo😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 37 minutes ago, Morgan said: My all-time favourite Hearts player. This news has saddened me deeply. RIP Mr Busby. Morgan The first time I saw myself on tele was his two goals against Celtic. Both at the school end. That morning after playing at Meggatland me and my Celtic supporting mate found a weather thingy wrapped in a black back at the canal. We sold it for a fiver down the cowgate. He's got his head planted in his palms while I'm jumping with a haircut like a mushroom. It's got to me too buddy. He was a player we all held onto at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Worthing Jambo said: When I think of Drew Busby these days I always think of Japan Jambo😢 I am absolutely gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Montpelier Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 RIP Drew Busby. Too young to see him , my old man always sang his praises though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Shit! My first favourite boyhood hero. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthing Jambo Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, japanjambo said: I am absolutely gutted. I’ll bet but at least you spent some quality time meeting him over the last few years👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holtie Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 One of my all time favourites. Do any of you remember him taking a penalty…none of this ‘placing it’ nonsense, he absolutely blootered the ball into the net !! RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyespana Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 RIP Drew you were one of my favourite players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under the floodlight Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Absolute legend, he will be sorely missed but never forgotten. RIP big man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Drew was one shining light in a shite Hearts team. Absolutely loved the man. Condolences to his friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Mad Bad and Dangerous said: His name is Drew Busby, The talk o' the north, He plays at Tynecastle, Just over the Forth, He drinks all the whiskey and Newcastle Brown, The Gorgie boys are in town... Na na na na na na na na na na na na na. repeat.... Those were thin times as supporting Hearts but I loved it. And the support genuinely loved Busby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Drew Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 An incorrect saying is ‘never meet your heroes’. I know that’s wrong in Drew Busby’s case, as I had the privilege to meet him many times and produce his career story in book format. He was ‘thee man’ as a player. Had a hardman image as he had a robust playing style, but what a lovely, humble man and a complete gentleman in every way. It was a real pleasure to meet and work with him and he was so welcoming when I asked him about doing a book on his career. He was astounded that anyone would be interested 34 years later on, but I reassured him with the fact that he was revered then and now as a real Hearts hero whereby everyone who saw him play in maroon could testify to that fact. I heard the news an hour or so ago and felt very upset. The last time I saw Drew was the semi-final with Rangers at Hampden a couple of years ago when we didn’t turn up and lost 3-0. An all-too familiar tale. Annoying as it was, it happened in the 70s too, but it was always obvious how gutted Drew was when Hearts failed to hit the heights in important games. Leipzig and Killie at home in the Cup (for example) were exceptions. I’m glad Drew recorded his career details in book format so we have that record to look back on as today’s news is simply devastating. Thanks for the memories Buzz and your name will live on due to the fantastic efforts you made as a Super Heart, despite the decline you witnessed at the end of your time at Tynecastle. We still sing that famous song today… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 24 minutes ago, japanjambo said: I am absolutely gutted. Lynn just think of the great memories he has given you both as a young lassie and a grown woman. Money can't buy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texaco Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 He'll be sadly missed. A real hero of my youth. Never forgotten and immortalised in song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 17 minutes ago, Holtie said: One of my all time favourites. Do any of you remember him taking a penalty…none of this ‘placing it’ nonsense, he absolutely blootered the ball into the net !! RIP Only penalty I ever saw him miss was against Dundee whe he blootered the baw right down the middle and although he dived the baw hit Thomson Allan's knees. Because the baw was hit so hard I believe the rebound cleared the penalty box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Texaco said: He'll be sadly missed. A real hero of my youth. Never forgotten and immortalised in song. Ready for a Busby blitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Sad day for the club. Grew up watching Drew play and he never gave less than 100% in any game. There certainly will never be another Drew Busby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rob Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Before my time as a Jambo, but I wish I’d seen him play. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 I just opened KB and seen the sad news. RIP Drew, my fondest game watch him was the derby after the game all hibs fans claim they were at, the revenge he gave us that day was sublime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinoJambo Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 26 minutes ago, Holtie said: One of my all time favourites. Do any of you remember him taking a penalty…none of this ‘placing it’ nonsense, he absolutely blootered the ball into the net !! RIP He certainly did. I remember him parting Thomson Allan of Dundee's hair with one before he could move. Two inches lower and it would have taken his head off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim1874 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 RIP to a true legend and gentleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Horrible news. RIP Drew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley_ Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 He retired before I was born but he as a friend of my dad's friend. In the final few years of my dad's life (he died in 2015), he became friends with Drew so I met him a few times. I also spent hours pre-match in Liverpool with him, my dad and his friend. I will never forget endless Hearts fans coming up to him to ask for a photo. He was a very nice guy and it was always a pleasure to talk to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1998 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Rip drew.a player who bled maroon. Will be sorely missed in the hearts family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 38 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Only penalty I ever saw him miss was against Dundee whe he blootered the baw right down the middle and although he dived the baw hit Thomson Allan's knees. Because the baw was hit so hard I believe the rebound cleared the penalty box. Thomson Allan did a 'triple save'. He could certainly hit the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 RIP Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 RIP Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyBeach Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 6 hours ago, moonraker said: Sad news, a beacon of light during a grim period for Hearts, never heard a bad word about him RIP That says it all, mate. Terrible news. RIP Buzzbomb and condolences to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Morgan said: My all-time favourite Hearts player. This news has saddened me deeply. RIP Mr Busby. A sad day indeed, Morgan. Drew was a massive part of my 70's childhood and I'll never forget him. Edited July 1, 2022 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraggle Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Just a wee bit before my time, but heard plenty of stories about him from my old man and his mates whilst in the pub before and after games. RIP Drew Busby. Thoughts and condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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