What makes a club truly great?

[Aubenas]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

[Jonnyboy]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

:top marks

[.Sean.]

Excuse my ignorance, but where was the launch? I'm heading to the Gyle tomorrow to get a copy, as the man himself will be signing copies. Great present for my auld mans birthday next week!

[Jonnyboy]

Excuse my ignorance, but where was the launch? I'm heading to the Gyle tomorrow to get a copy, as the man himself will be signing copies. Great present for my auld mans birthday next week!

It was held in the West Stand at ER Sean

[FranckSuzy]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

What great sentiments. :top marksThe bit in bold fair brought a tear to my eye. :boo hoo:

[Cropley10]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

Well said sir!

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

As eloquent and thought-provoking as nigh on every other post of yours. Top marks :top marks

[stu in nottingham]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

Beautiful post, Aubenas. Your penultimate paragraph speaks loudly to me.



'There is memory in the stones,
And prophecy in the shadows; the houses know,
They know but they are dumb,
Things were dreamed in Easter Road ages ago
And things will come.'

[Riordans Boots]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

:top marks


What great sentiments. :top marksThe bit in bold fair brought a tear to my eye. :boo hoo:

Same here Suzy :agree:

[Bookkeeper]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

:top marksGreat sentiment. A sense of community and a shared history, something we need reminded of. Thank you.

[Kaiser_Sauzee]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

About as poetic a sentiment you will ever read. Wonderful.

[erin-go-bragh87]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

What a post!!

Made me stop and take a minute to remember my great-grandad, thank you.

[Pretty Boy]

Tonight's book launch of Lawrie Reilly's autobiography was a huge, emotional occasion. Players like Reilly, Turnbull,Cormack, Martin, Kinloch, Patterson, Preston, Stanton - reminiscences of Hibs beating Manchester Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a warm welcome for Tottenham ( and Hearts) legend, Dave Mackay.

And in attendance, folk of all ages, families, old men, children, wives, mothers and sweethearts, Hibs supporters and those who support other teams (who, to a man, were hugely impressed by the Hibs experience).
All with their memories and their pride in Hibernian FC.
And these great names from our past - still proud, still sharp, still comic in their clear affection for each other.

And outside, hovering over a darkened pitch, our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, friends who've gone and faces familiar from the terracing who we recognised but never knew. All of us, past and present, united in our love for the Hibs.

That's what makes a club great.
It was a privilege to be there in that company.

:top marks

Not really a lot that can be added to whats already been said. A fantastic post.

[hughio]

:top marks

Not really a lot that can be added to whats already been said. A fantastic post.

:boo hoo:
Twould bring a tear to a glass eye

:notworthy: