Pat Stanton - Birthday

**Forza Fred** · 12-09-2018 11:39 PM

74 today.

A true Hibs Legend, when the word legend may be overused these days.

It was a pleasure to have been so lucky to have seen you grace Easter Road.

Just in case the card doesn’t get through...happy birthday!

***The Harp*** · 13-09-2018 12:09 AM

Happy Birthday and many of them Pat. In terms of Hibs legend status, no one comes close.
Still think Hibs should acknowledge Pat's contribution and commitment to the Club in some way.
Hope you're in good health Pat, have a great day.

***hibsfan7*** · 13-09-2018 12:43 AM

Happy birthday pat

**Hi Heid Yin** · 13-09-2018 12:54 AM

Here's to an absolute legend and gentleman.

**martinmcgurk** · 13-09-2018 01:34 AM

Great player. Great man. My favourite ever football player.

**heretoday** · 13-09-2018 01:38 AM

74 ffs.

**Haymaker** · 13-09-2018 03:11 AM

Met him for the first time on 21.05.16.

Couldn't say anything other than "you're a legend".

Happy Birthday.

***blackpoolhibs*** · 13-09-2018 06:04 AM

Just the best ever player i have witnessed in a Hibs strip. Happy Birthday Pat.

***BILLYHIBS*** · 13-09-2018 06:22 AM

Happy 74 th Birthday Pat!

Many Happy Returns.

Many thanks for all the wonderful memories over the years.

You are my avatar, my hero, an absolute gentleman and without doubt the best HIBS player I have seen in fifty years of supporting our great club by a country mile.

I am convinced Eddie Turnbull had you in mind when he uttered the immortal words “ There is class there is first class and then there is HIBS class.”

***Juice-Terry*** · 13-09-2018 06:06 AM

Happy Birthday Pat.

**HIBERNIAN-0762** · 13-09-2018 06:19 AM

Happy birthday God, the finest player I ever saw in a Hibs jersey. Legend.

**brawbob** · 13-09-2018 07:12 AM

Happy birthday to the greatest I have ever seen in the Hibs colours. May you have many, many more. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
My absolute hero as a youngster and I remember as an adult in my forties sharing a car journey with him into town from the Vauxhall garage in Seafield where he helped out and I was so awestruck I could not bring myself to speak to him for fear of making a prat of myself.

**One Day** · 13-09-2018 07:32 AM

Happy birthday to the Legend that is Sir Patrick Gordon Stanton

***PatHead*** · 13-09-2018 07:43 AM

They always say you should never meet your hero as they will never live up to your image of them. Pat is the greatest player I have seen in a Hibs jersey and was my hero growing up.

I have had the privilege of meeting him on a number of occasions and he dispels the saying. A true gent and still my hero.

Happy birthday to the greatest living Hibs player.

***DarlingtonHibee*** · 13-09-2018 07:55 AM

Legend. Had the pleasure of his company a few times. My hero.

**~~Bangkok Hibby~~** · 13-09-2018 09:01 AM

Got your autograph and a pat on the head in 1968. Treasured that for years. A great player and a great man. A very happy birthday sir.

***hibeerealist*** · 13-09-2018 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Forza Fred

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74 today.

A true Hibs Legend, when the word legend may be overused these days.

It was a pleasure to have been so lucky to have seen you grace Easter Road.

Just in case the card doesn’t get through...happy birthday!

Happy Birthday Paddy!

***Eaststand*** · 13-09-2018 09:08 AM

Happy Birthday to the greatest Hibby I've ever seen

GGTTH

***brog*** · 13-09-2018 09:35 AM

Happy bday to the legend im proud to call a friend. I first met Pat about 60 years ago, ouch, playing 2 a side at Crossroads BC on Blackfriars street. Pats cuz, Mickey McManus also played as did John Greig! Freddie, Jim Os birthday in 5 days. I'm out country so rely on you to start thread! All the ex legends still enjoy getting recognised on here.

**Forza Fred** · 13-09-2018 09:44 AM

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Happy bday to the legend im proud to call a friend. I first met Pat about 60 years ago, ouch, playing 2 a side at Crossroads BC on Blackfriars street. Pats cuz, Mickey McManus also played as did John Greig! Freddie, Jim Os birthday in 5 days. I'm out country so rely on you to start thread! All the ex legends still enjoy getting recognised on here.

Will do.....already had it pencilled in....😉

***brog*** · 14-09-2018 09:31 AM

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Will do.....already had it pencilled in....😉

I never doubted it!

I saw Jimmy when I was up for The Open, he's in fine fettle!

***Billy Whizz*** · 13-09-2018 09:58 AM

Happy birthday Pat

***hibee_girl*** · 13-09-2018 10:02 AM

Happy birthday to the man who is still my Grandad’s hero

**ozhibs** · 13-09-2018 12:31 PM

As many have said a true legend, he didn’t run on the pitch he glided over it, majestic,
Happy birthday Pat
GGGTH

**Lago** · 13-09-2018 01:44 PM

I can say in all honesty that I consider myself blessed to have watched Pat Stanton play in one of the best Hibs teams ever. All because my new girl friend ( now wife) father asked if I wanted to go along to ER, best decision I made.

***superfurryhibby*** · 13-09-2018 05:14 PM

My youngest son is called Patrick Stanton Taylor.

***BSEJVT*** · 13-09-2018 06:17 PM

Pat was a wonderful player

As another poster has already said he glided over the surface

Could play midfield or in defence and would be worth 100 million in todays market* as guys like John Stones couldn't hold a candle to him

* if he were playing for another EPL club prior to his move not Hibs who get nothing like a players true value.

I was broken hearted when he left for Celtic but glad he got to round out his medal collection afterwards, if it only it had been with Hibs

I would have loved him to have been Hibs Manager for decades as he epitomised everything I want our club to be about, but alas circumstances dictated otherwise.

If he had played for one of the ugly sisters he would have won 100 caps, absolutely no question.

As others have said as humble and nice a man as he was and is a legend.

Many many Happy Returns Pat and many many more

**Roxyhibee** · 13-09-2018 07:12 PM

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My youngest son is called Patrick Stanton Taylor.

Thats is fantastic.!

**jellybean** · 13-09-2018 06:33 PM

My Dad was lucky enough to be in hospitality with Mr Stanton. Sometimes you meet your hero and end up disappointed.....this was not the case. Dad said he was an absolute gent, and him being there made hospitality even more special.