hibs.net Messageboard

Results 1 to 27 of 27

Thread: Alex Edwards

  1. 27-05-2011 09:39 AM #1
    greenteam
    greenteam is offline
    Left by mutual consent! greenteam's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Swindon
    Age
    57
    Posts
    572

    Alex Edwards

    Being out the country for years, Ive missed lots of news and footie related stuff.
    My question is. Does anyone know where he now lives. I was at his house in !975 in Cairnyhill (near Dunfermline) when I was 8 and he gave me my first Hibs top. I heard he moved to Arbroath. Anybody know?. He must be 65 by now. thanks.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

    2. Log in to remove the advert

  2. 27-05-2011 09:41 AM #2
    JimBHibees
    JimBHibees is offline
    @hibs.net private member JimBHibees's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Amityville
    Posts
    46,647
    Quote Originally Posted by greenteam View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Being out the country for years, Ive missed lots of news and footie related stuff.
    My question is. Does anyone know where he now lives. I was at his house in !975 in Cairnyhill (near Dunfermline) when I was 8 and he gave me my first Hibs top. I heard he moved to Arbroath. Anybody know?. He must be 65 by now. thanks.
    The guy was my favourite player as a kid thought he was brilliant.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 27-05-2011 09:45 AM #3
    greenteam
    greenteam is offline
    Left by mutual consent! greenteam's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Swindon
    Age
    57
    Posts
    572
    Yea, thought that too. Im trying to find the guy that took me to every Hibs home game from 1969 to 1983. He was a good mate of Alex and was hoping to find tthe guy through him.
    Never got the chance to thank him for making me a hibbie.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 27-05-2011 09:52 AM #4
    Mickey Edwards
    Mickey Edwards is offline
    First Team Breakthrough
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Age
    56
    Posts
    441
    Quote Originally Posted by JimBHibees View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    The guy was my favourite player as a kid thought he was brilliant.
    snap
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 27-05-2011 09:54 AM #5
    Jack
    Jack is offline
    @hibs.net private member Jack's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Dont know its too dark in here
    Age
    66
    Posts
    12,208
    He was the subject of a great article in the Hootsmonthenoo about a year ago, maybe slightly longer, he was in Cairnyhill at the time.
    Space to let
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 27-05-2011 09:58 AM #6
    Aubenas
    Aubenas is offline
    @hibs.net private member Aubenas's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Edinburgh
    Posts
    1,305
    Blog Entries
    2
    Maybe the Hibs Former Players Association could help? Contact through the club -I think Paul Kane runs it. Good luck
    Alternately, Mickey was at the book launch for Stanton's Dream Team, so I presume Black and White Publishing would have a contact
    Philly McGuinness, Leitrim GAA, died playing in a club match for Mohill. He epitomised all that is best about sport, making a 6 hour round trip to training three times a week from his workplace in Mayo, and was never late. His motto was 'Give it all, or give nothing'. One for all sportsmen to consider.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 27-05-2011 10:00 AM #7
    greenteam
    greenteam is offline
    Left by mutual consent! greenteam's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Swindon
    Age
    57
    Posts
    572
    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    He was the subject of a great article in the Hootsmonthenoo about a year ago, maybe slightly longer, he was in Cairnyhill at the time.
    Thanks for that, will try find out through mates in Cairnyhill. They must know.
    I grew up in Crossford and Craig Leveins mum lived on the corner. Hated him at the time as he was playing for the yams.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 27-05-2011 10:02 AM #8
    greenteam
    greenteam is offline
    Left by mutual consent! greenteam's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Swindon
    Age
    57
    Posts
    572
    Quote Originally Posted by Aubenas View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Maybe the Hibs Former Players Association could help? Contact through the club -I think Paul Kane runs it. Good luck
    Alternately, Mickey was at the book launch for Stanton's Dream Team, so I presume Black and White Publishing would have a contact
    Thanks mate. Will try that now. Im in Manchester at the moment, but visiting soon, so would be good to get a lead on him....thanks again.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 27-05-2011 10:04 AM #9
    alexedwards
    alexedwards is offline
    First Team Breakthrough
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Posts
    175
    As Prem Kumar in Slumdog Millionaire would say - "Wot a plaaayyeerr"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 27-05-2011 10:09 AM #10
    greenteam
    greenteam is offline
    Left by mutual consent! greenteam's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Swindon
    Age
    57
    Posts
    572
    Think he played in Dunfermline team that beat Valencia 6-2. Those were the days.
    Wish I could of seen the Barcelona 4 Hibs 4 game. Anyway, back to reality.:cgwa
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 27-05-2011 01:18 PM #11
    Hibees07
    Hibees07 is offline
    First Team Breakthrough Hibees07's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Posts
    240
    Funny you should ask as there is a piece about him in the Dunfermline Press this week, apparently he spotted a big black cat in the Cairneyhill area.

    They mention his address as Hilton Road, I assume that is Cairneyhill, although I'm sure there is a Hilton Road in Rosyth.

    Hope this helps.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 27-05-2011 01:21 PM #12
    HNA9
    HNA9 is offline
    Administrator HNA9's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Posts
    206
    Just so you're all aware - we won't allow any personal details posted in here.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 27-05-2011 01:22 PM #13
    Hibees07
    Hibees07 is offline
    First Team Breakthrough Hibees07's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Posts
    240
    Quote Originally Posted by HNA9 View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Just so you're all aware - we won't allow any personal details posted in here.

    Soz, but it is in the Newspaper for public consumption.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 27-05-2011 01:31 PM #14
    HNA9
    HNA9 is offline
    Administrator HNA9's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Posts
    206
    Quote Originally Posted by Hibees07 View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Soz, but it is in the Newspaper for public consumption.
    His exact address was? We won't allow it.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 27-05-2011 01:36 PM #15
    Spike Mandela
    Spike Mandela is offline
    @hibs.net private member Spike Mandela's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Alloa
    Age
    58
    Posts
    10,795
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by greenteam View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Being out the country for years, Ive missed lots of news and footie related stuff.
    My question is. Does anyone know where he now lives. I was at his house in !975 in Cairnyhill (near Dunfermline) when I was 8 and he gave me my first Hibs top. I heard he moved to Arbroath. Anybody know?. He must be 65 by now. thanks.
    He was a salesman with Alloa Brewery Co which could be another avenue of investigation for you.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 27-05-2011 04:14 PM #16
    Fifer
    Fifer is offline
    First Team Breakthrough Fifer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Fife
    Posts
    172
    Quote Originally Posted by greenteam View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Being out the country for years, Ive missed lots of news and footie related stuff.
    My question is. Does anyone know where he now lives. I was at his house in !975 in Cairnyhill (near Dunfermline) when I was 8 and he gave me my first Hibs top. I heard he moved to Arbroath. Anybody know?. He must be 65 by now. thanks.
    He still stays in cairnyhill, same house.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  17. 27-05-2011 04:40 PM #17
    Golden Bear
    Golden Bear is offline
    @hibs.net private member Golden Bear's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Posts
    15,173
    Alex has rightly been labelled "Scotland's best ever uncapped player."

    The wee man was an absolute genius and a great entertainer but unfortunately he also had a fiery temper which hampered him throughout his career.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  18. 27-05-2011 05:10 PM #18
    Dr_Regal
    Dr_Regal is offline
    First Team Regular Dr_Regal's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    New Hampshire,USA
    Age
    40
    Posts
    614
    Quote Originally Posted by greenteam View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Thanks for that, will try find out through mates in Cairnyhill. They must know.
    I grew up in Crossford and Craig Leveins mum lived on the corner. Hated him at the time as he was playing for the yams.
    Same here, he moved into the house accross the road from me in Crossford, and use to give me grief kicking the ball about. I was wearing my Hibs top and he was playing for Hearts. I hated him, but he was nice guy, very quiet,He still lives in Crossford I believe.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  19. 27-05-2011 06:42 PM #19
    ancient hibee
    ancient hibee is offline
    Coaching Staff
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Age
    81
    Posts
    13,828
    Quote Originally Posted by Golden Bear View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Alex has rightly been labelled "Scotland's best ever uncapped player."

    The wee man was an absolute genius and a great entertainer but unfortunately he also had a fiery temper which hampered him throughout his career.
    He was summed up for me when we were about 6-0 up against Cowdenbeath and he ran 50 yards to become the third player booked(after Gordon and O'Rourke)in the same incident-dissent over a wrong offside call.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  20. 28-05-2011 03:14 PM #20
    JimBHibees
    JimBHibees is offline
    @hibs.net private member JimBHibees's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Amityville
    Posts
    46,647
    Quote Originally Posted by Golden Bear View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Alex has rightly been labelled "Scotland's best ever uncapped player."

    The wee man was an absolute genius and a great entertainer but unfortunately he also had a fiery temper which hampered him throughout his career.
    Yet other equally fiery players managed to don the dark blue such as Alex MacDonald and Willie Johnston.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  21. 28-05-2011 05:51 PM #21
    Alfred E Newman
    Alfred E Newman is offline
    @hibs.net private member Alfred E Newman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    The back of beyond
    Posts
    7,353
    I think he was at the Eddie Turnbull tribute game though I might be wrong.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  22. 28-05-2011 06:43 PM #22
    whiskyhibby
    whiskyhibby is offline
    @hibs.net private member whiskyhibby's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Posts
    4,172
    Quote Originally Posted by JimBHibees View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    The guy was my favourite player as a kid thought he was brilliant.

    Same here although I have to admit he shared that honour with Sir pat and Jimmy O'Rourke...............

    A fantastic footballer who could ping a cross field pass 40 yards onto a sixpence

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  23. 28-05-2011 06:46 PM #23
    whiskyhibby
    whiskyhibby is offline
    @hibs.net private member whiskyhibby's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Posts
    4,172
    Quote Originally Posted by Dr_Regal View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Same here, he moved into the house accross the road from me in Crossford, and use to give me grief kicking the ball about. I was wearing my Hibs top and he was playing for Hearts. I hated him, but he was nice guy, very quiet,He still lives in Crossford I believe.

    I dont think so.................................
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  24. 28-05-2011 10:32 PM #24
    Frank Moon
    Frank Moon is offline
    First Team Breakthrough Frank Moon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Edinburgh
    Posts
    219
    By coincidence he is in the Dunfermline Press Newspaper this week as he 'saw a Puma' near his home in Cairneyhill.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  25. 28-05-2011 10:36 PM #25
    Iggy Pope
    Iggy Pope is offline
    Left by mutual consent! Iggy Pope's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Neu Reekie
    Age
    61
    Posts
    12,689
    Quote Originally Posted by whiskyhibby View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    I dont think so.................................
    He's talking about Levein, who very definitely did. And looks like he still should the ****.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  26. 29-05-2011 11:36 AM #26
    whiskyhibby
    whiskyhibby is offline
    @hibs.net private member whiskyhibby's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Posts
    4,172
    Quote Originally Posted by Hamilton Handling View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    He's talking about Levein, who very definitely did. And looks like he still should the ****.

    Missed that !
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  27. 30-05-2011 12:13 PM #27
    superfurryhibby
    superfurryhibby is offline
    @hibs.net private member superfurryhibby's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Up my own erchie
    Posts
    8,442
    Quote Originally Posted by ancient hibee View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    He was summed up for me when we were about 6-0 up against Cowdenbeath and he ran 50 yards to become the third player booked(after Gordon and O'Rourke)in the same incident-dissent over a wrong offside call.
    He might be better summed up by a look at the 7-0 game, with his exquisite passing playing a big part in some orf the goals.

    As somebody mentioned, the article in the Scotman was fantastic and a reminder that Alex was very succesful with Dunfermline in the sixties. I believe the guy made his first team debut whilst still only 15. The temprement thing is over played. He was the victim of some shocking abuse on a weekly basis and referees seemed to turn a blind eye to it whilst having radar ears for any negative comment the wee man might make about it. I believe his 60 day suspension was for throwing the ball away after he had been near assasinated by an East Fife player in the same game as Brownlie had his leg broken, says it all really.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

hibs.net ©2020 All Rights Reserved
- Mobile Leaderboard (320x50) - Leaderboard (728x90)