simplesimon Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Played his part in us avoiding liquidation not that long ago. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomac Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Not old at all...RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 7 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: I hope his case still Goes ahead and if those are found guilty they deserve all they get They will all be letting out massive sighs of relief right now imo. Alex Salmon had them in the forefront of his mind and that man was a persistent and determined individual. I don’t know how this will work with him gone or if someone will take the reins now that he is gone. Genuinely still trying to process this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don DaniEL Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Hearts supporter too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 RIP Alex 💔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db211833 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 8 minutes ago, Star Lizard said: Liked him until the details of his “ sleepy cuddles “ stuff came to light . Always wondered if he signed a deal to help bring down the SNP and Sturgeon to stay out of jail in the face of the charges that were brought against him . Conspiracy theories though I know And probably neither the time nor the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 8 minutes ago, Star Lizard said: Liked him until the details of his “ sleepy cuddles “ stuff came to light . Always wondered if he signed a deal to help bring down the SNP and Sturgeon to stay out of jail in the face of the charges that were brought against him . Conspiracy theories though I know Signed a deal with who ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lizard Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Just now, db211833 said: And probably neither the time nor the place. Aye true RIP eck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavK1012 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 5 minutes ago, simplesimon said: Played his part in us avoiding liquidation not that long ago. RIP Correct, this is what should be remembered on a Hearts fans forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocam2325 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Only met him once when his car ran out of petrol. I gave him a lift in my car and got an invite to visit House of Commons. Never went though. That wasn't yesterday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db211833 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 5 minutes ago, Don Dan said: Hearts supporter too https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/i-need-to-do-all-i-can-for-hearts-alex-salmond-1539552 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 4 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: They will all be letting out massive sighs of relief right now imo. Alex Salmon had them in the forefront of his mind and that man was a persistent and determined individual. I don’t know how this will work with him gone or if someone will take the reins now that he is gone. Genuinely still trying to process this news. My heads gone with it tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 He was a great advocate for Scottish independence and a fine politician. He will be remembered for that despite some mistaken choices in the latter half of his life. Rest in peace Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 People are entitled to their opinions about him. Being acquitted in court makes him not guilty, but not immune from opinions. His ally Joanna Cherry made some direct, adversarial comments in her initial online response. She didn't feel the need to censor herself because someone has died. I hope people wont be bullied and then abused for sharing their opinions. Giant of a politician and highly intelligent man. Not a saint. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts at heart Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 RIP Alex. Good Jambo by all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear few Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 A flawed human being as we all are, a Jambo and I think a man of political principles. I for one will miss his intellect in the field of politics and hope his ambition of an independent Scotland is one day realised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 8 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: They will all be letting out massive sighs of relief right now imo. Alex Salmon had them in the forefront of his mind and that man was a persistent and determined individual. I don’t know how this will work with him gone or if someone will take the reins now that he is gone. Genuinely still trying to process this news. I can’t see anyone who has his stature to take over the Indy movement . He was it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 3 minutes ago, simplesimon said: Played his part in us avoiding liquidation not that long ago. RIP He certainly did and used his influence when Heriot Watt threatened our continuation at Riccarton. A great politician and independence would be a sideshow if not for his skills. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 He looked like a walking heart attack. Shame for his family that he died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo1998 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 So so sad, RIP Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Not a fan of his arrogance and politics but it's a bit of a shocker. Always sad to hear of a jambo passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Absolutely gutted. Big loss to politics. That's independence well and truly cooked now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 17 minutes ago, Boris said: Thatchers birthday tomorrow, no? You are right. My error. Would have been 99 if alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Rest in peace big Eck. 🏴 🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 His second spell as leader of SNP began the week before my 16th birthday and I joined the party shortly afterwards. At his peak he was a fantastic politician and hugely influential in shaping my political outlook in my teens and early twenties, I'll remember him for that and the huge sense of optimism he brought to those of us independence minded in the summer of 2014. Latterly I found him less appealing for various reasons but today isn't the day for delving into that. RIP Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Nice tribute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don DaniEL Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has died aged 69. It's understood he collapsed after taking ill. The Alba Party leader reportedly passed away after giving a speech in North Macedonia. Salmond led the Scottish Nationalist Party between 1990 and 2000, and then again between 2004 and 2014. In this time he led the country's fight for nationalism with the 'Yes Scotland' campaign. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13953015/Former-Scottish-Minister-Alex-Salmond-dies-aged-69.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 2 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Nice tribute They are nice words from Joanna Cherry, she's a class act and always has been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don DaniEL Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 (edited) https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/alex-salmond-former-first-minister-of-scotland-and-snp-leader-has-died-aged-69-4821606 Edited October 12 by Don Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 5 minutes ago, Sarah O said: Absolutely gutted. Big loss to politics. That's independence well and truly cooked now. We don't deserve independence. Nation of utter shite bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 minute ago, OTT said: They are nice words from Joanna Cherry, she's a class act and always has been. Yep 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 minute ago, SectionN said: Grow up. You’d probably say the same about Thatcher. I didn’t like him, despised him actually. I won’t shed a tear however folk will and that is fine. As I said above, condolences to his family who are grieving. That’s where I’m at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve89 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Just now, Bazzas right boot said: We don't deserve independence. Nation of utter shite bags. Wrong thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmorewasgash Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Met him a couple of times mainly at tynecastle, but also through work when I was in scottish office, absolute gent and he had charisma and presence and maybe wrong to say nowadays but women in his younger days were drawn to him.I took him as I found him, also bought my son a can of juice many moons ago, sons now 30 lol, great sense of humour and loved our great club. I am sure there will now be a pile on by press re the previous allegations made which he was cleared off don't forget, now he has passed. RIP Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 2 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: We don't deserve independence. Nation of utter shite bags. Truth. Gutted for him. 💔🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 (edited) Tremendous politician and debater. He, as said above was Mr Indy. Edited October 12 by Australis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 **** me we could start a fight in a kiddies soft play RIP to a fellow Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lizard Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Hope we go for an applause rather than a silence . Be good to give him a proper send off at the club he loved . None of that silence stuff like we had with that unelected royal figurehead a few years ago . Deserves a good rousing clap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 minute ago, Star Lizard said: Hope we go for an applause rather than a silence . Be good to give him a proper send off at the club he loved . None of that silence stuff like we had with that unelected royal figurehead a few years ago . Deserves a good rousing clap Correct. A silence would be marred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Putting his faults aside, he was a political titan and a good Jambo. Rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 15 minutes ago, steve89 said: A man that attempted to destroy our country out of his own hatred. I shan't mourn him. A man who loved his country and wanted the best for it. Sadly his ambition and vision wasn't shared by the likes of you. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 18 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: I can’t see anyone who has his stature to take over the Indy movement . He was it . That's Indy fully put to bed imo. Thank you Alex for a period of hope and excitement. Such a shame what became of the movement afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lizard Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Just now, Sarah O said: Correct. A silence would be marred. Yeah the pondlife would be all over it . You can almost smell the boot leather from here The majority will welcome the chance to cheer for the man who loved and tried to do what was best for the club and country that he loved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Just now, Taffin said: That's Indy fully put to bed imo. Thank you Alex for a period of hope and excitement. Such a shame what became of the movement afterwards. Pretty much how I'm feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Just now, Taffin said: That's Indy fully put to bed imo. Thank you Alex for a period of hope and excitement. Such a shame what became of the movement afterwards. That’s exactly how I feel . And I vividly recall the run up to 2014 and its aftermath . It’s never been the same since . In fact is now put to bed as you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Star Lizard said: Yeah the pondlife would be all over it . You can almost smell the boot leather from here The majority will welcome the chance to cheer for the man who loved and tried to do what was best for the club and country that he loved Works both ways tbh. I dislike the Royal family and religion but sat in silence for the pope and Queen. Both "silences" were embarrassing. This would go the same way. Arsholes from both sides of the divide can't act with any sense of decorum. Most football fan bases are the same. Edited October 12 by Bazzas right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon simpson Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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