Howdy Doody Jambo Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) Which Hearts Greats do you think would merit a statue 🗽 on foundation plaza? I see Derby County have a statue of Dave Mackay Edited November 7, 2023 by Howdy Doody Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMJ_1874 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 John Cumming would top my poll, Freddie Glidden 2nd, Willie Bauld 3rd, Dave McKay 4th, Bobby Walker 5th. I would class every one of the above Hearts legends. Modern day I think there’s none other than the Hammer of the Hobos #27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryjambo41 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 John Cumming most decorated Hearts player, if only one it's got to be him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartandsoul Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Rudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Dave Mackay The Terrible Trio Rudi Skacel John Cumming Tommy Walker Steven Pressley (controversial for some) Marius Zaliukas Jim Cruickshank Drew Busby take your pick The last 2 didn’t win anything significant, but gave everything when the going was tough. The others are true legends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polonia Gorgie Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 John Cummings Willie Bauld Tommy Walker Jim Jeffries John Robertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Cumming. Walker x2. Terrible trio. Dave MacKay. Robbo. John McCartney. Rudi. JJ. Barney Battles (both probably). Isaac Begbie. Tom Purdie. Andy Black. Jimmy Murray. Freddie Glidden. 3 Fingers Reid. We obviously have guys like Paddy Crossan and the McCraes boys as well. We’re gonna need a bigger plaza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie_Rules Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Ann Budge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Ian Crawford doesn’t get the recognition he deserves I don’t think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) I've posted such before but: Edited November 8, 2023 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 29 minutes ago, SectionDJambo said: Dave Mackay The Terrible Trio Rudi Skacel John Cumming Tommy Walker Steven Pressley (controversial for some) Marius Zaliukas Jim Cruickshank Drew Busby take your pick The last 2 didn’t win anything significant, but gave everything when the going was tough. The others are true legends. John Robertson is the iconic Hearts player of the last 50 years. Only Rudi Skacel gets close to him. Plenty other great names on your list though 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 John "Darkie" Cumming, he epitomizes every thing that was HMFC .....gave everything to the club and of course " Blood does not show on a maroon jersey". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edramone Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 A statue of Fozzie on a fence as per the photo would get my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheatfieldWarrior Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 As a slightly different take, I'd go for either first captain Thomas Purdie or Barney Battles Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) Double post. Edited November 8, 2023 by Jambos_1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) I'd like to see something related to the McCrae's Battallion team. Also Robbo as well given his length of service to the club and goals contribution. Maybe one of Zibbi Malkovski too given his contribution to the club's success in derbies. Edited November 8, 2023 by Jambos_1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 5 hours ago, SectionDJambo said: Dave Mackay The Terrible Trio Rudi Skacel John Cumming Tommy Walker Steven Pressley (controversial for some) Marius Zaliukas Jim Cruickshank Drew Busby take your pick The last 2 didn’t win anything significant, but gave everything when the going was tough. The others are true legends. Busby has to be involved somewhere. A true cult hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Jambos_1874 said: I'd like to see something related to the McCrae's Battallion team. Also Robbo as well given his length of service to the club and goals contribution. Maybe one of Zibbi Malkovski too given his contribution to the club's success in derbies. It's there above the memorial garden. When you think about it there are quite a few players throughout our history who you would deem worthy of a statue. John Cumming for two league winning medals, one Scottish Cup, and Four league cups. Bobby Walker. The only player to date to have received a testimonial from the SFA. Terrible Trio. Who were the most devastating forward trio in Scottish football, arguably eclipsing the Famous Five. Definitely in head to heads. Dave MacKay. John Robertson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 We've got too many legends, gonnae cost us a fortune. McRaes Battalion, B.Walker, T.Walker, Bauld, Cumming, Mackay, Robbo 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 John cumming or John Robertson. We shouldn't be looking to spend any money on this until the current playing/managerial staff shit show is sorted however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 In my time Gordon Pressley Rudi Zal Budge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Make a statue of each individual FOH contributor. Once the plaza is full we could use them to fill in the corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo west Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Zander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Captain Tom Purdie, anyone that fights hibby’s off a carriage with a whip is Hearts enough for me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Was there plans to have statues at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb1958 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 HUSREF MUSEMIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 The Keystone cops facing the three stooges? 😐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartandsoul Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Joe Savage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Just now, heartandsoul said: Joe Savage Have you considered the cost in bronze?🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartandsoul Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, jamboozy said: Have you considered the cost in bronze?🤔 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Skacel. We will never see anything like him again, crazy to think he was only with us for 3 seasons across 2 spells at the club. He just got it, right from that first derby against hibs he knew what was required and went out there to destroy them at every opportunity. Double Scottish cup winner as well. Legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 2 hours ago, hughesie27 said: In my time Gordon Pressley Rudi Zal Budge I could see that scaring some kids walking across the Plaza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Donald Ford should also be worth a shout. Fantastic player and helped save Hearts in the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieMac17 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Lots of mentions of Pressssley but no mention of Sir Paul? Imagine a statue of Hartley after the hattrick in the semi final against the hobos in 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Still waiting on the gates and/or signage on the Gorgie Road entrance. I may have missed reference to this in the 150 year celebrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjambo21 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 The Willie Bauld stand, a statue of Dave Mackay and the John Robertson lounge/suite (cant have a statue when you're still alive, doesn't seem right to me). Could maybe name the rooms in the new hotel after recent cup winning legends instead of just room numbers (Gilles Rousset, Stefano Salvatori, Stefan Adam, Colin Cameron, Craig Gordon, Takis Fyssas, Rudi Slacel, Paul Hartley, Bruno Aguiar, Marius Zaliiukas, Suso Santana, Andy Webster, Darren Barr, Andy Driver Etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedStarRiot Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I can’t believe some folk had lists without Robbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 John Robertson - easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 4 hours ago, jambo west said: Zander No real need for a statue when you get to look at the real thing rooted to one spot each week anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder and Lightning Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, ScottieMac17 said: Lots of mentions of Pressssley but no mention of Sir Paul? Imagine a statue of Hartley after the hattrick in the semi final against the hobos in 2006 Maybe him banging his chest in his Celtic top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) Rudi and Zaliukas from my era. Rudi for just being incredible. Zaliukas for the affinity he developed with the club, cup winning captain and of course his tragic passing. Edit: out of interest, those saying Budge...would you have one for Romanov? Edited November 8, 2023 by Taffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartyhub Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) Sod the statues where our mural Edited November 8, 2023 by heartyhub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatbridgejambo Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 John Robertson my era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Tommy Walker is the starting point. Dave McKay, with John Cumming. Too many options might get a bit crowded. Much as I am a Paul Hartley fan I'm think he'd rather have one at Parkhead, so probably best he has his wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Donald Ford. Through his business contacts he has saved the club twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 4 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: I could see that scaring some kids walking across the Plaza Folk suggesting Phressley is laughable. Some missing out Robbo is pretty 'interesting'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Armageddon said: Folk suggesting Phressley is laughable. Some missing out Robbo is pretty 'interesting'. Yup, certainly is, Robbo was the first name in my head when I read the title. Obviously some massive names from before our time, but Robbo ticks every single box as a club legend in more recent times. Edited November 8, 2023 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I’m not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avhudtheteeshirt Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 John Cummings for me, even when he hung up his boots and was our trainer, coming on to attend to an injured player, he was probably the fastest on the park running on with a small bag with the magic sponge and water! Today its a physio and a holdall big enough for a weeks holiday??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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