Shaggy2 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 One of Heart of Midlothian’s biggest unsung heroes, perhaps THE biggest unsung hero of her time has sadly passed away. Carol is the mother of Clare Cooper and in her day, like Clare does now, did all sorts in and around Tynecastle to help her fellow Jambos. A second mum to all the players, especially those who’d come from abroad that she looked after as alluded to many times by Ryan McGowan on Scarves Around The Funnel. Rest In Peace, Carol, thanks for everything you did for me and my club and for everyone of a maroon persuasion. I believe a tribute should be paid BEFORE the Kilmarnock match and not on the **th minute where people might/might not join in depending on how game is playing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Heard last night. Sad sad news. Don't think she was ever the same person after she got hit by an idiot throwing a bottle at Murrayfield. Rest easy pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 R.I.P. Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Sad sad news Thoughts with her family at this difficult time. R.I.P Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Carol and Clare are the definition of 'Mrs Hearts'. Thoughts are with Clare and all the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Elliott Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Thoughts with her family and friends 😔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 A wonderful Lady with a big heart.RIP Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Sad news, Carol and Clare were always kind to my Laddies when they were junior Jambos, the pair of them always wanted to go see them in the shop on match days. Thoughts and prayers to Clare and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjambo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Very sad news. R.I.P Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTS FOREVER Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Lovely lady. Really sad news 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tams bird said: Heard last night. Sad sad news. Don't think she was ever the same person after she got hit by an idiot throwing a bottle at Murrayfield. Rest easy pal. Yeah, Clare intimated in her post that it had been a tough few years. I believe (may be wrong) this is what she was alluding to. Edited March 21 by Shaggy2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Panzee Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 RIP - very sad to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) Very sad news, R.I.P Carol. Thoughts to Clare and family. Edited March 21 by jackal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macg63 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 RIP, thoughts are with the whole family after this sad loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwell Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 So sad to here this news. condolences to Clare and family at this awful time. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Sad news, RIP Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 RIP Dear Lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Sad news, RIP. I didn’t know the woman but I do understand loss, my thought are with her family and friends. On a side note, it fills me with pride that there are many many fine people associated with our club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 R.I.P Carol. Thoughts to Clare and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Sad news condolences to Clare and the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwhisky7 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Very sad news, Carol was a lovely lady who was Hearts through to the core. Condolences to Clare and the family, she will be dearly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Such sad news, thoughts are with Clare and the family. R.I.P Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 An Ardmillan Hearts legend. RIP Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Torrance Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 RIP Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Terrible news. I didn't know her but have heard a lot about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Very sad news indeed. RIP Carol Condolences to Clare and all the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I had never heard of her, goes to show the unsung heroes that are around, not just at Hearts but in society. I hope her family find comfort in the kindness she bestowed upon others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Can someone summarise what Carol's role was at Hearts? sorry, I've not actually heard of her. Either way, sounds a sad loss. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Chuck Berry said: Can someone summarise what Carol's role was at Hearts? sorry, I've not actually heard of her. Either way, sounds a sad loss. RIP. She was the mother of Clare Cowan, who is the current do it all for Hearts. She used to home some of the youngsters who had moved across to play for us, Ryan McGowan is the best example and he's spoke really well about her on SATF before. She used to look after them when they were in their teens. I think she maybe did more than that as well but that's what she's more commonly known for. Sadly, it was Carol who was struck by the bottle before the Celtic game at Murrayfield, and sadly, she was never quite the same after that. Fairly tragic in truth. Edited March 21 by RustyRightPeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveandal Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Thoughts with the family x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 25 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: She was the mother of Clare Cowan, who is the current do it all for Hearts. She used to home some of the youngsters who had moved across to play for us, Ryan McGowan is the best example and he's spoke really well about her on SATF before. She used to look after them when they were in their teens. I think she maybe did more than that as well but that's what she's more commonly known for. Sadly, it was Carol who was struck by the bottle before the Celtic game at Murrayfield, and sadly, she was never quite the same after that. Fairly tragic in truth. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerjames398 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Sad news,, i remember carol and claire, when they helped run the ardmillan hearts bus back in the 90s,,hearts mad would be an understatement.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 RiP Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Noooo 😞 Carol was a lovely lady. First met her in the late 80s serving me a baked tattie at Standard Life. Chatted about HMFC all day. Got to know Claire through Carol and even better when Carol worked at Hearts and when I saw her at the away games with her own crowd 🙂. RIP Carol x Thoughts with Claire and family ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, RustyRightPeg said: She was the mother of Clare Cowan, who is the current do it all for Hearts. She used to home some of the youngsters who had moved across to play for us, Ryan McGowan is the best example and he's spoke really well about her on SATF before. She used to look after them when they were in their teens. I think she maybe did more than that as well but that's what she's more commonly known for. Sadly, it was Carol who was struck by the bottle before the Celtic game at Murrayfield, and sadly, she was never quite the same after that. Fairly tragic in truth. Struck by a glass bottle by your own fans at 71 while waiting for a taxi. I hate people sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Calder Jambo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 RIP Carol. My thoughts are with Calre and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 RIP Carol Sincere condolences to Clare and her family. I met Mum and daughter a few times in the early '90's and, as already mentioned, nice people and Hearts daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzyy Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) Sad news indeed, thoughts are with her family at this time. Echo the view that there should be some sort of tribute before next weekend's game. Edited March 21 by cazzyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Moysey Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Sad news. Knew Carol through Ardmillan stopping in at either the Glenn or Friar as 'guests' of Perth & Kinross Hearts S C in the 90's when playing St Johnstone. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Very sad to hear this news. A lovely family. Clare Cowan is a magnificent servant to Heart of Midlothian Football Club and I know her Mum felt a lot of pride at her role and achievements. She is in the mould of a Gary McKay or a Scott Crabbe and absolutely bleeds maroon like so many of us. Nothing is too much trouble for her and she has a wonderful manner and attitude. Thinking of her especially today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts_fan Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Very sorry to hear this news. Sincere condolences to Clare and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) I was very sad to read Clare's post on Facebook last night, her Mum's passing is a sad loss to not only to Clare but the wider Hearts community. Has a lot of fun in Carol's company, both travelling to HMFC games with Portobello Hearts SC and downing some drinks up in Merchiston Hearts. I think someone else may have mentioned this earllier in the thread, and it is something I agree with, Carol's whole life seemed to change from the moment she was struck by a bottle on the way to the semi final versus Celtic at Murrayfield. Clare will know better but from my point of view a happy, bubbly easy to like person started slipping away fron the things and people that meant an awful lot to her, it was a life changing moment. My condolences go to the family and friends and may she rest in peace. Edited March 21 by portobellojambo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris5115 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Carol was an absolute gem of a woman who will be missed immensely. Always at the front of the Ardmillan behind Davey the driver keeping him right. Rest in peace Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 4 hours ago, RustyRightPeg said: She was the mother of Clare Cowan, who is the current do it all for Hearts. She used to home some of the youngsters who had moved across to play for us, Ryan McGowan is the best example and he's spoke really well about her on SATF before. She used to look after them when they were in their teens. I think she maybe did more than that as well but that's what she's more commonly known for. Sadly, it was Carol who was struck by the bottle before the Celtic game at Murrayfield, and sadly, she was never quite the same after that. Fairly tragic in truth. As did Ian Black on here on THAT thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 16 minutes ago, trotter said: As did Ian Black on here on THAT thread Which thread sorry? I'll go and have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, portobellojambo1 said: I was very sad to read Clare's post on Facebook last night, her Mum's passing is a sad loss to not only to Clare but the wider Hearts community. Has a lot of fun in Carol's company, both travelling to HMFC games with Portobello Hearts SC and downing some drinks up in Merchiston Hearts. I think someone else may have mentioned this earllier in the thread, and it is something I agree with, Carol's whole life seemed to change from the moment she was struck by a bottle on the way to the semi final versus Celtic at Murrayfield. Clare will know better but from my point of view a happy, bubbly easy to like person started slipping away fron the things and people that meant an awful lot to her, it was a life changing moment. My condolences go to the family and friends and may she rest in peace. That bottle throwing incident was horrific and is the sort of thing that can easily drain someone's confidence. Hopefully the perpetrator was caught and punished. Sad news that the lady has passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 6 minutes ago, davemclaren said: That bottle throwing incident was horrific and is the sort of thing that can easily drain someone's confidence. Hopefully the perpetrator was caught and punished. Sad news that the lady has passed. Steven Mitchell from Ratho ordered to pay Mrs Cooper £2500. Thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Sad news to read. RIP Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 8 minutes ago, been here before said: Steven Mitchell from Ratho ordered to pay Mrs Cooper £2500. Thats it. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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