XB52 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, OTT said: They are nice words from Joanna Cherry, she's a class act and always has been. Pretty pathetic to use his death to have a go at others but expected from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 6 minutes ago, Tiro said: Some of the comments on here are a disgrace. I did not share his political ambitions but in a democracy he had the right to express these and seek independence for the country he loved, just as others had the right to reject it. He was a committed Jambo who helped greatly in our hour of need but first and foremost he was a human being who, in his passing, deserves basic decency people can remember him however they like. Zero obligation to fawn over him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 RIP Alex Scottish independence was taken seriously because of his charismatic leadership and disciplined message. A galaxy away from what the movement has become. Picture unrelated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 RIP. A man who dedicated his life to what he believed in. Even though I didn’t share that belief, respect to him for his love for Scotland. True passion for his country RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Sad news, he was an incredible politician, especially in his early days. RIP Eck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lizard Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 10 minutes ago, henryheart said: Heart of Midlothian Football Club is for all. It is not politically or religiously affiliated and it would be quite inappropriate for it to officially sanction a round of applause either before or during a match for a once prominent politician who has never held a post at the club. The same goes for supporters who wish to mark his passing. Politics is divisive and should be kept out of football; if people want to pay their respects then that is fine, but a football match is not the place. No , disagree . He was once the democratically elected leader of our country . He was also a Hearts supporter . He deserves applause . Other clubs will do it at the weekend and it would look pretty weird if it did happen at the club he supported and helped save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 R I P Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in space Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 14 minutes ago, Tiro said: Some of the comments on here are a disgrace. I did not share his political ambitions but in a democracy he had the right to express these and seek independence for the country he loved, just as others had the right to reject it. He was a committed Jambo who helped greatly in our hour of need but first and foremost he was a human being who, in his passing, deserves basic decency Well said. I did not agree with his political views but did respect many things about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lizard Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 (edited) 13 minutes ago, GinRummy said: He was the first minister of our country. Despite the embarrassment when the queen died it was right to acknowledge it. Football is part of the community and the country. Nothing wrong with showing respect. Indeed . I was able to do it when she died and I look forward to doing it now that he has . It would only be a small minority of brain dead xenophobics and bigots who would try and disrupt it , but they stand out more during a silence . Easily drowned out during an applause Edited October 12 by Star Lizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Just now, Star Lizard said: Indeed . I was able to do it when she died and I look forward to doing it now that he has . It would only be a small minority of brain dead xenophobia who would try and disrupt it , but they stand out more during a silence . Easily drowned out during an applause Yep. I prefer applauses for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 RIP. Not an SNP/Alba voter but I'll put the aside and respect a fellow Jambo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnjambo Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Always liked his mantra about Scotland being no better than any other small country in the world......... no worse either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Sad news. A legendary politician. Good Jambo. RIP Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Sad news. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, bawheed said: Kenny MacAskill more than up to the job both went to school together and Kenny was the sharpest. Here’s hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FERRY HEARTS Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 RIP ALEX 🏴🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Alex was always inspiring to listen to and will be sorely missed. Helped Hearts out during the administration process and was a PHM. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryheart Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 16 minutes ago, Star Lizard said: No , disagree . He was once the democratically elected leader of our country . He was also a Hearts supporter . He deserves applause . Other clubs will do it at the weekend and it would look pretty weird if it did happen at the club he supported and helped save Unless the SFA issues an instruction I would be very surprised if any other clubs mark his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Christ, the man has only been dead a few wee hours! Whether you loved him or loathed him, agreed or disagreed with his politics, believed or disbelieved what his lawyer said, for God’s sake give Mr Salmond the respect he deserves on this sad day, the day of his passing. Plus, yes he was a fellow Jambo, but he was also a human being and that alone should allow him the decency he deserves. RIP Mr Salmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 A bit sad that he didn't die in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 minute ago, Tazio said: A bit sad that he didn't die in Scotland. By an irony he died in the land of Alexander the Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lizard Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 3 minutes ago, henryheart said: Unless the SFA issues an instruction I would be very surprised if any other clubs mark his passing. The democratically elected former leader of the country they belong to ? I would be pretty surprised if people did not want to mark his passing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idle Talk Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 2 hours ago, Ally said: Best Scottish politician of his generation. Sad news. My thoughts in a nutshell. A sad day for Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lizard Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 3 minutes ago, Victorian said: By an irony he died in the land of Alexander the Great. He died in a small country who successfully and peacefully gained their independence . He would enjoy the irony of that I think . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 I wasn't happy with the RT thing but I was always impressed by how intelligent he was and how easily he could cut through the crap with his arguments. A sad loss to Scottish politics, and I hope that Alba successfully carry on his legacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 53 minutes ago, henryheart said: Heart of Midlothian Football Club is for all. It is not politically or religiously affiliated and it would be quite inappropriate for it to officially sanction a round of applause either before or during a match for a once prominent politician who has never held a post at the club. The same goes for supporters who wish to mark his passing. Politics is divisive and should be kept out of football; if people want to pay their respects then that is fine, but a football match is not the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Mighty Thor said: Bit of a shock. An old school politician that could lead his party. Not many of his gravitas left in Scotland or indeed the UK He achieved so much getting the basically marginalised small SNP into Government and then to the Referendum. He always wanted what was best for Scotland. He tried to get an option for Devo Max on the Referendum showing it wasn't independence or nothing. I feel strongly about how he was treated in regard to his trial etc. Its not the time and there will be much more on that in the months to come. I do believe his reputation will be strengthened when all the information comes to light. But he already deserves his place as a great of Scotland. Edited October 12 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 3 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: He achieved so much getting the basically marginalised small SNP into Government and then to the Referendum. He always wanted what was best for Scotland. He tried to get an option for Devo Max on the Referendum showing it wasn't independence or nothing. I feel strongly about how he was treated in regard to his trial etc. Its not the time and there will be much more on that in the months to come. I do believe his reputation will be strengthened when all the information comes to light. But he already deserves his place as a great of Scotland. Great posting 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, henryheart said: Heart of Midlothian Football Club is for all. It is not politically or religiously affiliated and it would be quite inappropriate for it to officially sanction a round of applause either before or during a match for a once prominent politician who has never held a post at the club. The same goes for supporters who wish to mark his passing. Politics is divisive and should be kept out of football; if people want to pay their respects then that is fine, but a football match is not the place. I agree with you. We shouldn’t have had one for the Queen or the Pope either. Keep all that shite out of football. Anyway 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 10 minutes ago, redjambo said: Tell you what , look how far the club has grown since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakybunnet Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 29 minutes ago, Star Lizard said: The democratically elected former leader of the country they belong to ? I would be pretty surprised if people did not want to mark his passing We had one for Sven Ericsson so be shocked if we didn’t have a minutes applause for Alex. Don’t think we could have a minutes silence as a bit like the Queens wouldn’t be observed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Very sad news. Will raise a glass to him tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 minute ago, Peakybunnet said: We had one for Sven Ericsson so be shocked if we didn’t have a minutes applause for Alex. Don’t think we could have a minutes silence as a bit like the Queens wouldn’t be observed If we have one it should be for him being a Hearts fan rather than as former FM. But it will still be viewed as being political so you’re right, a minute’s silence would be a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rannoch Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Plugged the school to travel down from Linlithgow to Wolverhampton to see Hearts in the Texaco Cup Final 1971. Dyed in the wool Jambo. RIP Eck: a true Scotsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, Nelly Terraces said: He was a disgusting xenophobic Pro Putin blood & soil Nationalist. Well I guess we know what happens when you drink from puddles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Alex Salmond was a friend of my parents and he used to pop into their shop in Linlithgow whenever he visited his parents to buy his quarter of sweeties. I used to deliver the messages to his mum on a Saturday morning. He loved an audience and loved a debate, especially with folk who had just popped in to the shop. It's just how he was. Some folk would say he came across as being loud and arrogant, but I think he was just passionate. You could always find him in the bookies or in Cabrellis the chip shop in Linlithgow. As Fire at the Disco said in an earlier post, he was a good Linlithgow man, and even presented Linlithgow Rose with the Scottish Junior Cup when they won it at East End Park in 2007. RIP Mr Salmond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, henryheart said: Heart of Midlothian Football Club is for all. It is not politically or religiously affiliated and it would be quite inappropriate for it to officially sanction a round of applause either before or during a match for a once prominent politician who has never held a post at the club. The same goes for supporters who wish to mark his passing. Politics is divisive and should be kept out of football; if people want to pay their respects then that is fine, but a football match is not the place. Tell me you're a petty Unionist without telling me you're a petty Unionist. Former First Minister, and Jambo. Minutes applause entirely appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 47 minutes ago, Morgan said: Christ, the man has only been dead a few wee hours! Whether you loved him or loathed him, agreed or disagreed with his politics, believed or disbelieved what his lawyer said, for God’s sake give Mr Salmond the respect he deserves on this sad day, the day of his passing. Plus, yes he was a fellow Jambo, but he was also a human being and that alone should allow him the decency he deserves. RIP Mr Salmond Hear, hear. 👍 Regardless of which side of the indy debate anyone was on, it was obvious just how impressive Alex was in his oratory, passion and reasoning. Very sharp brain too, and clever in his put-downs of opposing political viewpoints. Yet he managed to build real friendships with some political foes - some of whom shared the stage at his Fringe shows. Easily the best politician Scotland has produced, and one of the best Westminster has ever seen. And a great Hearts man too. Could be wrong, but I believe he played a part in supporting Bryan Jackson when he was ready to contact the Ubig administrators with Ann Budge's offer. His passing is especially sad since its only about 8 years since his father passed away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 minute ago, Lone Striker said: Hear, hear. 👍 Regardless of which side of the indy debate anyone was on, it was obvious just how impressive Alex was in his oratory, passion and reasoning. Very sharp brain too, and clever in his put-downs of opposing political viewpoints. Yet he managed to build real friendships with some political foes - some of whom shared the stage at his Fringe shows. Easily the best politician Scotland has produced, and one of the best Westminster has ever seen. And a great Hearts man too. Could be wrong, but I believe he played a part in supporting Bryan Jackson when he was ready to contact the Ubig administrators with Ann Budge's offer. His passing is especially sad since its only about 8 years since his father passed away. You're not. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2605637/Alex-Salmond-backing-fight-help-Hearts-emerge-administration.html https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/i-need-to-do-all-i-can-for-hearts-alex-salmond-1539552 He went above and beyond to help save our club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lizard Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 4 minutes ago, OTT said: You're not. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2605637/Alex-Salmond-backing-fight-help-Hearts-emerge-administration.html https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/i-need-to-do-all-i-can-for-hearts-alex-salmond-1539552 He went above and beyond to help save our club. PHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arry Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 3 hours ago, SectionN said: Didn’t like the man and despised his politics. Shocked however and condolences to his family. I however won’t shed a tear. Where I’m at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, Star Lizard said: He died in a small country who successfully and peacefully gained their independence . He would enjoy the irony of that I think . Good post. Alex had studied the history of how several countries achieved independence - very sensible & clever guy. Pretty sure his adversaries like David Cameron & Gordon Brown secretly admired him. 11 minutes ago, OTT said: You're not. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2605637/Alex-Salmond-backing-fight-help-Hearts-emerge-administration.html https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/i-need-to-do-all-i-can-for-hearts-alex-salmond-1539552 He went above and beyond to help save our club. CHeers for that. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don DaniEL Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Christ, the man has only been dead a few wee hours! Whether you loved him or loathed him, agreed or disagreed with his politics, believed or disbelieved what his lawyer said, for God’s sake give Mr Salmond the respect he deserves on this sad day, the day of his passing. Plus, yes he was a fellow Jambo, but he was also a human being and that alone should allow him the decency he deserves. RIP Mr Salmond Well said 👏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 The man who perfected the political spundbite before people realised or talked about what it was. I can't say I liked him but I respected him as a political giant. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 An intelligent politician, done his bit for independence, not sure a minutes silence is a great idea, applause maybe better. I cant recall but did we have one for John Smith or Donald Dewar? RIP Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saki jambo Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 minute ago, Pasquale for King said: An intelligent politician, done his bit for independence, not sure a minutes silence is a great idea, applause maybe better. I cant recall but did we have one for John Smith or Donald Dewar? RIP Alex. We had one for Margo McDonald with Sandy Jardine at Easter Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Just now, saki jambo said: We had one for Margo McDonald with Sandy Jardine at Easter Road She was a weegie Hibby 🤔🤷🏾♂️🤪. Was there any boos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saki jambo Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Just now, Pasquale for King said: She was a weegie Hibby 🤔🤷🏾♂️🤪. Was there any boos? Not that I remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 34 minutes ago, OTT said: You're not. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2605637/Alex-Salmond-backing-fight-help-Hearts-emerge-administration.html https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/i-need-to-do-all-i-can-for-hearts-alex-salmond-1539552 He went above and beyond to help save our club. I forgot about that 👍🏽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 minute ago, saki jambo said: Not that I remember Cant see it being the same if we had one against St Mirren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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