James Main - died 27/12/1909. [Archive]

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26-12-2009, 10:07 AM

http://sport.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/Tragic-tale-of-Hibs39-James.5936838.jp

Lest we forget.

Tomorrow's the centenary.

Judas Iscariot

26-12-2009, 10:15 AM

I never knew about this, such a sad story..

Hopefully the current Hibees can do him proud tomorrow :agree:

Number69

26-12-2009, 10:24 AM

Even in his fate he died a hero, as all Hibernian soldiers do!

GGTTH and lets get intae them Glasgow tinks in the name of James Main!

Mibbes Aye

26-12-2009, 10:30 AM

http://sport.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/Tragic-tale-of-Hibs39-James.5936838.jp

Lest we forget.

Tomorrow's the centenary.

Great post Doddie, it's a curious story and one that deserves more prominence in our history.

Tomorrow's my birthday - I'll be having a wee drink at some point :greengrin, but having read your post one of them will be in acknowledgement of Mr Main :agree:

Nando™

26-12-2009, 10:42 AM

I never knew about this.

A win tomorrow. For Jimmy.

iwasthere1972

26-12-2009, 11:32 AM

What a sad read. A tragic accident and someone so young. :boo hoo:

Big Frank

26-12-2009, 11:38 AM

http://sport.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/Tragic-tale-of-Hibs39-James.5936838.jp

Lest we forget.

Tomorrow's the centenary.

:top marks

Top post Doddie. I knew about the incident through lugtons book.

A real Hibernian.

Leithenhibby

26-12-2009, 11:45 AM

I never knew about this, such a sad story..

Hopefully the current Hibees can do him proud tomorrow :agree:

Snap! very sad indeed.

Hainan Hibs

26-12-2009, 11:48 AM

Let's win for Main:agree: