DB-14 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 In the past months, A close friend of mine died of cancer aged 48, as a result myself and a few others thought it would be a good idea to arrange a charity fund raiser. We decided that it would be beneficial for the event to write to each of the SPL clubs to see if they would provide any items for auction. Last Wednesday, I recieved a telephone call from Campbell Ogilivie personally, offering two tickets for Hearts against Dundee United at Tynecastle sitting in the director's box, with free food and drink for the day and an opportunity to meet the players at the end of the game. I can't thank Hearts enough for this, an excellent auction prize. It gave me an increased sense of pride in my club to see they would offer such an opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Good stuff. Impressed that CO took the time to personally phone you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB-14 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Good stuff. Impressed that CO took the time to personally phone you. Was delighted, it was on Wednesday he called. Extremely chuffed, and its for a good cause. I sent the letters of on Tuesday, and as of yet have recieved those tickets from Hearts and signed Rangers shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Was delighted, it was on Wednesday he called. Extremely chuffed, and its for a good cause. I sent the letters of on Tuesday, and as of yet have recieved those tickets from Hearts and signed Rangers shirt. Well done Hearts, and especially Campbell Ogilvie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Thats excellent mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 That's the second post I've read tonight about people receiving personal phonecalls from Campbell Ogilvie after sending letters to the club. I like his style. Great prize too, definitely beats a signed football....I hope it raises lots of cash for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Was delighted, it was on Wednesday he called. Extremely chuffed, and its for a good cause. I sent the letters of on Tuesday, and as of yet have recieved those tickets from Hearts and signed Rangers shirt. Cracking avatar as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB-14 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Thats excellent mate At least has turned it to be worthwhile. I would not be surprised if some SPL clubs fail to respond whatsoever, but its cracking to see that CO personally phoned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB-14 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Cracking avatar as well. Thanks very much. Good to see a bit more positivity on the board for Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 That's the second post I've read tonight about people receiving personal phonecalls from Campbell Ogilvie after sending letters to the club. I like his style. Great prize too, definitely beats a signed football....I hope it raises lots of cash for you. Me too. I hope you are right... I'm usually upbeat about things but the thought that he may have been sidelined and not have enough to do at work did run through my mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 At least has turned it to be worthwhile. I would not be surprised if some SPL clubs fail to respond whatsoever. You could be right there , still i am glad to hear that hearts came good for you , you would have been dissapointed had they not responded ,its good to hear positive stories like this about hearts instead of bad press.Good luck with your fundraiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB-14 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 You could be right there , still i am glad to hear that hearts came good for you , you would have been dissapointed had they not responded ,its good to hear positive stories like this about hearts instead of bad press.Good luck with your fundraiser. Thanks very much and I am delighted that Hearts responded so hastily, the fundraiser isn't until near the end of next month. Keep you posted on how it turns out to be. A couple of my friends will probably try to bid for the tickets in the hope Romanov is there to give him a good smack. Thanks for the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Jambo_1874 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Well done to the club. And I hope your friend may rest in piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Me too. I hope you are right... I'm usually upbeat about things but the thought that he may have been sidelined and not have enough to do at work did run through my mind... Ach, you're just a negative Nancy, so you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Ach, you're just a negative Nancy, so you are. Dammed tooting - shows that the constant negative interpretations you read on here can make one start imagining things too! It's not hard to come up with a negative slant on anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Well done Hearts ! Campbell Ogilvee also helped me and my dad out once for tickets, staying in Shetland it's not easy to get down for games and without his help it could have been a wasted journey. My dad recently had his sixtieth birthday and I managed to get in touch with one of his favourite all time players for a tour of Tynecastle. Gary Mackay lived up to his legend status and gave up a couple of hours of his time despite having heavy workload due to the transfer window shut. I know living on a rock in the middle of the north sea makes attending games difficult, but people like Ogilvee and Mackay really help make you feel part of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboron Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Well done to both yourself and Campbell Ogilvie for showing Hearts in a good light for a change, also hope you raise plenty for the charity in your auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboron Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Sorry for the double post, computer at work froze & unsure if message sent or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 This news is both sad and fantastic. I hope your friend rests in peace, I am sure he knows how highly his mates thought of him. Had he known for some time? As for CO, everybody in the Scottish game speaks highly of CO, he is one of the bright lights of our club. It is great that the club is reacting to things like this with both compassion and generosity. Having said that, this is not something new tbh, when my father passed away we asked if we could take his ashes to spread at the school end and they could not have been more accomodating. As I say, bad news, but at least it shows that there is still some compassion in the game. I hope you sell the tickets for a huge amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB-14 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 This news is both sad and fantastic. I hope your friend rests in peace, I am sure he knows how highly his mates thought of him. Had he known for some time? As for CO, everybody in the Scottish game speaks highly of CO, he is one of the bright lights of our club. It is great that the club is reacting to things like this with both compassion and generosity. Having said that, this is not something new tbh, when my father passed away we asked if we could take his ashes to spread at the school end and they could not have been more accomodating. As I say, bad news, but at least it shows that there is still some compassion in the game. I hope you sell the tickets for a huge amount. Unfortunately, my friend had actually beat the disease once only a few months previous of when he died. Although, it quickly returned unexpectedly and it spread too quickly for him to have any chance of survival. His last few days in the hospice were awful it was like watching a different man. Thanks again to CO, and Hearts for their efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirits Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Yes its an terrible thing to watch. Hang on to the memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 In the past months, A close friend of mine died of cancer aged 48, as a result myself and a few others thought it would be a good idea to arrange a charity fund raiser. We decided that it would be beneficial for the event to write to each of the SPL clubs to see if they would provide any items for auction. Last Wednesday, I recieved a telephone call from Campbell Ogilivie personally, offering two tickets for Hearts against Dundee United at Tynecastle sitting in the director's box, with free food and drink for the day and an opportunity to meet the players at the end of the game. I can't thank Hearts enough for this, an excellent auction prize. It gave me an increased sense of pride in my club to see they would offer such an opportunity. Condolences to you and the chaps family. Well played HMFC and especially C O. Have any other clubs responded yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Great news, hope you get a good price for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecktimus Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 May your friend RIP and well done CO (HMFC) its good to read some nice things about our great club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 In the past months, A close friend of mine died of cancer aged 48, as a result myself and a few others thought it would be a good idea to arrange a charity fund raiser. We decided that it would be beneficial for the event to write to each of the SPL clubs to see if they would provide any items for auction. Last Wednesday, I recieved a telephone call from Campbell Ogilivie personally, offering two tickets for Hearts against Dundee United at Tynecastle sitting in the director's box, with free food and drink for the day and an opportunity to meet the players at the end of the game. I can't thank Hearts enough for this, an excellent auction prize. It gave me an increased sense of pride in my club to see they would offer such an opportunity. Sorry to hear about your friend, well done to Hearts and CO in particular for his personal response. Hope your fund raising goes well, let us know about the auction details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB-14 Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Condolences to you and the chaps family. Well played HMFC and especially C O. Have any other clubs responded yet? Rangers have provided a signed shirt, hopeful that a few more clubs will respond next week. Thanks for the support from everyone it is much appreciated by the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRibSupper Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Great stuff indeed. Hope they make a mint mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Unfortunately, my friend had actually beat the disease once only a few months previous of when he died. Although, it quickly returned unexpectedly and it spread too quickly for him to have any chance of survival. His last few days in the hospice were awful it was like watching a different man. Thanks again to CO, and Hearts for their efforts. That is horrible. I hope that in some way your efforts give his family some relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jambomickey Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 In the past months, A close friend of mine died of cancer aged 48, as a result myself and a few others thought it would be a good idea to arrange a charity fund raiser. We decided that it would be beneficial for the event to write to each of the SPL clubs to see if they would provide any items for auction. Last Wednesday, I recieved a telephone call from Campbell Ogilivie personally, offering two tickets for Hearts against Dundee United at Tynecastle sitting in the director's box, with free food and drink for the day and an opportunity to meet the players at the end of the game. I can't thank Hearts enough for this, an excellent auction prize. It gave me an increased sense of pride in my club to see they would offer such an opportunity. brilliant well done hearts! that's the kind of positiv news we want coming out of our football club. very sorry to har about your friend mate, god bless him and his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB-14 Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 A little update on the situation. I have recieved the letter from Mr Ogilive regarding the package sitting in the directors box and couldn't be more delighted, as well as receiving items from 7 other SPL clubs, and also Manchester United. However, it is the arrogant attitude of one club I found quite disgusting. Hibernian FC. I sent an e-mail to the club beginning "I know you probably get a lot of these requests", and the e-mail which was returned from them was "Yes thats correct we get to many requests, so we can not help you." Disgusting imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 A little update on the situation. I have recieved the letter from Mr Ogilive regarding the package sitting in the directors box and couldn't be more delighted, as well as receiving items from 7 other SPL clubs, and also Manchester United. However, it is the arrogant attitude of one club I found quite disgusting. Hibernian FC. I sent an e-mail to the club beginning "I know you probably get a lot of these requests", and the e-mail which was returned from them was "Yes thats correct we get to many requests, so we can not help you." Disgusting imo. Hibs are s*cum (why is that word banned?!) What did Man Utd give you, out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB-14 Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hibs are s*cum (why is that word banned?!) What did Man Utd give you, out of interest? They provided a very nice signed football along with certificate of authenticity. Very good of them. Yet, those vermin can't even provide anything. :rolleyes:Can't say I'm surprised. FTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 However, it is the arrogant attitude of one club I found quite disgusting. Hibernian FC. I sent an e-mail to the club beginning "I know you probably get a lot of these requests", and the e-mail which was returned from them was "Yes thats correct we get to many requests, so we can not help you." Disgusting imo. Just when I think I cant hate that scabby football club anymore, they go and surprise me again. Total vermin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertson9 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Well done Hearts. Nice of Rangers to donate aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannymann1 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Just when I think I cant hate that scabby football club anymore, they go and surprise me again. Total vermin. Hear hear! Well done Hearts. Nice of Rangers to donate aswell and Hear hear again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irontart Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 A little update on the situation. However, it is the arrogant attitude of one club I found quite disgusting. Hibernian FC. I sent an e-mail to the club beginning "I know you probably get a lot of these requests", and the e-mail which was returned from them was "Yes thats correct we get to many requests, so we can not help you." Disgusting imo. its absolutely no surprise you got that reaction, just go down there one day and you'll see how freeloading sub-life works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 A little update on the situation. I have recieved the letter from Mr Ogilive regarding the package sitting in the directors box and couldn't be more delighted, as well as receiving items from 7 other SPL clubs, and also Manchester United. However, it is the arrogant attitude of one club I found quite disgusting. Hibernian FC. I sent an e-mail to the club beginning "I know you probably get a lot of these requests", and the e-mail which was returned from them was "Yes thats correct we get to many requests, so we can not help you." Disgusting imo. This is an absolute disgrace, just when i thought i couldnt hate them anymore , pathetic , i wish he had pumped them today ,lowlife ****bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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