R.I.P. Eddie Turnbull

[Www1875hfc]

Just hearing that Eddie has sadly passed away.

[1875er]

Just hearing that Eddie has sadly passed away.

Yes just announced on Radio Scotland...sad sad news..RIP.

[MountcastleHibs]

Hibs legend. RIP Eddie.

[Diclonius]

On official site.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20110430/eddie-turnbull_2262950_2350210

R.I.P. Turnbull.

[GloryGlory]

Rumours on Aberdeen footy mad site and the Bounce that the great Eddie Turnbull has passed away.

I hope not, but if so RIP and my condolences.

Will always remember the Tornadoes, as I grew up with them. Best Hibs team by far in my lifetime.

[GB6]

Just heard the same, RIP

[Glasgow Hibee]

Shocking news just confirmed on BBC Scotland. Eddie Turnbull has died, no details but nice words by Craig Paterson.

A sad sad day.

[cabbageandribs1875]

awww man :-( R.I.P. eddie, a true hibernian legend

[ScottB]

A true legend for both us and Scottish football in general.

RIP

[James70]

RIP Eddie.

[FromTheCapital]

R.i.p et.

[oconnors_strip]

Rip ned

Will never see or meet such a man again!

[stuartmcdee]

R.I.P Eddie Turnbull a true LEGEND

[Sean1875]

The word legend is bounced about too much these days but there is no doubting Eddie was a true Hibernian legend, R.I.P.

[Hibs90]

A true legend. RIP Eddie.

[IWasThere2016]

RIP Eddie Turnbull

[moredun]

RIP Eddie Turnbull

[Lucius Apuleius]

Not a good week.

RIP Ned. Sorely missed already.

[ElginHibee]

Rest in peace.

[Hibby-Nessie]

R.i.p.

[Hakim Sar]

RIP Eddie and thanks for everything.

[AllyF]

Absolutely gutted.

Rest in peace Eddie.

[Hibs07p]

RIP ET.
07 will forever remain with me, you brought us a team to be proud of, a great brand of football, you will be missed.

GGTTH

[David_D]

R.I.P Such sad news. Thoughts are with his family

[SON OF PADDY]

Very sad day All round !! :rolleyes: " GOD BLESS YOU SIR "

[WarringtonHibee]

An absolute legend, rest in peace.

[3pm]

RIP Eddie.

[MSK]

Rest in peace Eddie..

[Hank Schrader]

Only Lawrie left of the Famous Five.

Rest in peace Eddie

[BT58]

a true legend gone..........R.I.P.

[SteveHFC]

RIP Eddie

[J-C]

My father was a dear friend of Eddie's and I got to know him very well when he had his pubs, a very sad day and a true legend of Hibs will be dearly missed. :not worth

[Riordans Boots]

God love that man. Rest in peace Sir.x

[HibeeSince85]

Sad, sad news. We've lost a legend.

R.I.P Eddie

[Www1875hfc]

Thanks for the memories Eddie, sad sad day for the Hibernian Family.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEwZ0vpqYik

My condolences to your family and friends. xxx

[MoscowHibs]

R I P Eddie, thanks for the memories, the Tornadoes and That greatest game in history.

[lucky]

The word legend is banded about too much these days but ET was and always will be a true Hibernian legend.

Rest in peace Ned

[Lofarl]

Puts today's result and season in perspective. Condolences to his family. Rip.

[Dashing Bob S]

RIP Eddie.

Smith, Johnstone, Baker, Turnbull and Ormond.

[mim]

R.I.P. Ned.

You gave me some of my most memorable moments supporting the Hibees.

Sincere condolences to all family and friends.

[PeeJay]

Tremendously sad day to hear that Mr. Turnbull has passed away - had the pleasure to see the great team he managed at ER, seems so long ago now - thanks for the memories!

[hibee_girl]

RIP Eddie, a true legend.

[cam75]

True Gent and legend at hibs,i am glad to have met him when he was a speaker up at aberdeen and a true class act,im away to pick up your book again rip Eddie Turnbull.:flag::flag::flag:

[woodythehibee]

very sad news. a hibs hero!

a huge miss to the Hibernian family!

[biggie1875]

R I P eddie turnbull Hibs legend

[Nameless]

RIP Eddie - One of the last of the true Hibernians. You will be sadly missed by all.

[TheEastTerrace]

RIP Eddie Turnbull. I wasn't alive to see his teams, but know what he meant to this club and the great contribution he made as player and manager. GGTTH.

['Mon the Hibs]

Sad news. RIP Eddie

[Westie1875]

Such a sad day, RIP Eddie, a true Hibs legend.

[Steve-O]

RIP Eddie. Obviously a true legend.

[Big Frank]

The Hibernian Family is poorer tonight.


RIP Eddie Turnbull.




Gutted.

[Broken Gnome]

Last game of the season, his two former clubs, a celebration needed please.

[hibbycha]

R.I.P Eddie ,thoughts with family +friends

[lugz]

R.I.P Eddie a true legend!!

[murraymckirdy]

R.I.P Eddie

Anyone know what number he was when he played?:confused:

[Johnny_Leith]

RIP Eddie Turnball, a true Hibernian hero.

[Matty_Jack04]

RIP Eddie

Great man will be sadly missed,

[ozzie]

rest in peace Eddie, you will be sadly missed.

take good care of him god hes irreplaceable :not worth

[Spike Mandela]

I had the great fortune to meet Mr Turnbull on boxing day and he was sharp as a tack and a true Gentleman to boot.

A TRUE Legend.
R.I.P

[Barney McGrew]

God's got a centre forward for his team now.

A true footballing legend and a true gentleman - rest in peace Eddie.

[offshorehibby]

Sad sad news indeed R.I.P. A true legend.

[Beefster]

Terrible news. He was a genuine legend in a time when the word 'legend' is banded about far too easily. I hope that, in due course, Hibs commemorate his contribution to the club in a lasting way.

My thoughts are with his loved ones.

[WindyMiller]

R.I.P Eddie

Anyone know what number he was when he played?:confused:


Inside-left = No.10

My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Thanks for the memories Eddie.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Thanks for the memories Ned.

[Barney McGrew]

Aberdeen fans reaction:

http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=4&fid=27&sty=2&act=1&mid=2117652593

[murraymckirdy]

Inside-left = No.10

My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Thanks for the memories Eddie.

Thanks mate :D :top marks

[jdships]

My father was a dear friend of Eddie's and I got to know him very well when he had his pubs, a very sad day and a true legend of Hibs will be dearly missed. :not worth


Had the HONOUR of playing on the same park as him rwice - 1950 and 1951 .

His record at ER speaks fo itself
1946–1959 Hibernian 349 games 150 goals

Ned always expressed great feelings for HFC everywhere/everytime you bumped into him .
Still cannot believe he only gained nine caps for Scotland :rolleyes:

RIP

[cabbageandribs1875]

Last game of the season, his two former clubs, a celebration needed please.


very apt :agree:

[howdenthehibby]

R I P Eddie Turnbull

[hibsfan7]

part of the greates forward line ever to grace BRITTISH FOOTBAL

manager of the best hibs team that i have ever seen



R.I.P




a true hibs legend

[cyber8]

Legend R.I.P:hibees

[cheltenhamhibee]

R.I.P Eddie, a true gent and Hibs legend, you'll be singing glory to the Hibees with all the angels high above

[BEEJ]

Very sad news. He will be greatly missed, even for his frank observations on the modern game.

Sincere condolences to his family.

[We done it Dad]

RIP Eddie. God bless you and your family.

[Greentinted]

RIP Eddie, your memory will endure in the hearts of all Hibernians (and hopefully many others too)

A no-nonsense gentleman who formed my footballing allegiance and commanded respect on both sides of the footballing divide. Condolences to all who were close to him.

(Reaction from JKB: http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/92034-eddie-turnbull/)

[Dan Sarf]

I saw him play at inside left with the Famous Four - Bobby Johnstone had left by the time I started going to Easter Road. And then later as a midfield general, driving on the team. An awesome sight!

RIP Eddie "Cannonball" Turnbull. A fighter to the end.

[Riordans Boots]

God love that man. Rest in peace Sir.x

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4kkeIQJmcM :flag:

[blindsummit]

We will never see his like again. In this age of overuse of words like legend he truly WAS a legend. R.I.P Eddie and thanks for all the memories.

[Whos-the-poster]

Rest In Peace Eddie Turnbul.

Thoughts with family

[Kaiser1962]

A very sad day.

[esjorto]

Met him once when he played for Hibs.
Great player, great manager and great Hibby.
Not one of us should ever, ever forget him.

Rest in Peace Mr. Turnbull.

[Mikeystewart]

Rest in peace Eddie, my condolences to the family. Forever a Hibernian legend as a player, manager and a man.

[stubru59]

As a coach the man was years ahead of his time. Condolence to family and friends.

[KiddA]

Very sad news, true Hibernian legend

RIP Eddie

[ac1]

RIP Eddie!

[col02]

RIP Mr Turnbull! Even watching interviews with him on Hibs dvd's I felt in such awe of him!

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Hibernian great we'll never see his likes again unfortunately.
RIP.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Very sad news.

R.I.P Eddie.

:not worth

[HibeeMcGinn1]

Only ever met the man once but such a great guy and happy to talk away and sign stuff. RIP Eddie. GGTTH.

[blackpoolhibs]

Eddie put together the best Hibs team i ever saw, coupled with a fantastic playing career for the club. We have lost a true legend today. :boo hoo: R.I.P Eddie. :not worth

[hibbymark]

R.I.P. trying to type this with tears running down my face. The word legend gets used far to often these days but this man defines the word legend. sad sad day.

[Wotherspiniesta]

R.I.P to a true Hibby legend.

[surreyhibbie]

A Real legend. very sad day indeed

RIP Eddie, condolences to his family.

[Stantons Angel]

Another true legend gone to join God's chosen eleven.

Thanks for giving me the memories of the Turnbull's Tornadoes era.

Memories i cherish so much of a brilliant football playing team.

RIP Eddie, sad condolences to his family.

GGTTH
:flag:

[La Machine Vert]

RIP Eddie - a legend and then some...

Our fans are the greatest, They cheer us each game
We’re Turnbull’s Tornadoes – Hibernian’s the name

[matty_f]

R.I.P. Eddie. Sad loss to hibs and to the game.

[Gerard]

Thanks for the memories
RIP Mr Turnbull

[Golden Bear]

RIP and thank you Mr Turnbull.

Turnbulls Tornadoes will live with me forever.

[db03]

R.I.P Eddie Turnbull

Glory Glory :flag:

[aussie_hibee]

Gutted. RIP Mr Turnbull.

[Gatecrasher]

A true legend R.I.P

[BarneyK]

Sad news. RIP Eddie

[Hibby D]

Thank you Eddie Turnbull. My late Dad's nickname was 'Eddie' (in your honour:not worth)

Rest in Peace and thank you for giving the Hibernian family some of the finest footballing memories of any Club

Dx

[hibsdaft70]

RIP Eddie. You and your Tornados will never be forgotten. A true Hibs legend almost without equal. God Bless

[Biggie]

RIP Eddie....what a team he created....God bless you sir

[Cuddles]

It was a real honour to meet Eddie when we visited Easter Road. What a wonderful man, he always made us so welcome in the board room and treated Liam like a superstar:thumbsup:. As well as being a real Legand and all time great Scot, he was a real gent. I am honoured to be able to call him a friend. All at Glengolly send our deepest sympathy and love to his family at this very sad time.

[duffers]

Absolutley gutted! R.I.P eddie!

[mon the cabbage]

R.I.P Eddie HIBEES LEGEND:not worth


Not a good day going and seeing my hibs get beat by st.johnstone then hearing this on the radio.


Deeks is probably away.


Not looking that great for hibs

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

RIP Eddie, sad day for the club.

[At The Edge]

R.I.P Eddie, never saw you play, never saw the Tornadoes, but the stories i hear about you make me proud to be a Hibee.
Legend in every sense.

:flag:

[Hibs Class]

First Hibs manager I remember, and was the standard by which others were judged. An hour or so ago Radio Scotland played an extract from an interview with him from about 18 months ago and he came over as someone who had loved the game, had known how good he and his team were (better than the rest) and still took joy in reliving it. A true legend. RIP.

[iwasthere1972]

Heard someone saying that just as I was leaving ER. Was praying that it was not true but sadly it is.

RIP Eddie. I had the enormous pleasure of watching the Tornadoes week in week out and have you to thank for all that.

A sad day.

[Eaststand]

RIP Eddie, your Tornadoes were a Team to be proud of

GGTTH

[ballengeich]

I started watching Hibs the season before he arrived as manager to put together the best Hibs team I've seen. RIP and thank you for the memories.

[RickyS]

Met him once when he played for Hibs.
Great player, great manager and great Hibby.
Not one of us should ever, ever forget him.

Rest in Peace Mr. Turnbull.

could not have said it better. thoughts are with the Turnbull family.

R.I.P:not worth

[jackhfc]

R.I.P Eddie Turnbull, the best there will ever be :not worth

[whiskyhibby]

A really sad day for all members of the Hibernian family..............My path to Hibbiness was confirmed watching his great team of 72-74 as a 7 year old, nedless to say my Grandfather was always telling me about the famous 5 of which he was the steel in a velvet glove.................

RIP Mr Turnball...........a true Hibernian and Scottish football legend

:flag::flag::flag:

[crewetollhibee]

Another part of my glorious childhood memories slips away. R.I.P Mr Turnbull.

[truehibernian]

Was honoured and privileged to know and share stories with Eddie. A wonderful, wonderful man, one who you could literally sit on the wee bench next to his house and listen to all day long. As Craig Paterson said, the word legend is too often used in the game of football.........Eddie Turnbull ticked every single box. He was not only a Hibs legend, but a Scottish football legend.

With heavy heavy heart I say thank you for the beautiful football memories you gave to so many many people, and thank you for taking the time to share wee moments and tell me your thoughts on the game. I will always remember to 'love and caress the football as if it was my lady' :wink:........rest in peace Ned, a true Hibernian legend, and all our thoughts and sympathies go to your family.

[sleeping giant]

So sad. . RIP Mr Turnbull

[Hibercelona]

Gutted that I wasn't around in the glory days to witness the magic that was Eddie Turnbull.

R.I.P

[frazeHFC]

As a younger Hibee i have heard about how great a player, manager and person he was, and i have read about him and the rest of the Famous Five. He is one of the reasons i am so proud to support this football club.

Was gutted to hear about his passing away on the radio after the game.

A true great, and a very sad day for Hibernian FC, Aberdeen FC and others who know of him,

R.I.P Mr. Turnbull.

[soupy]

RIP sir Eddie... legend.

[alhibby]

Never seen the Famous 5 i'm afraid, but I thank you for the Tornados,RIP Eddie

[Horse]

Very sad news. A true legend in every sense of the world. Deepest condolences to his family. RIP Eddie - you'll be sorely missed and forever remembered.

[Sodje_18]

Very sad news, R.I.P Eddie you will never be forgotten :(

[Silversand]

RIP Eddie.

Great player & manager.

[Crab apple]

R.I.P Eddie.

[nonshinyfinish]

Sad news indeed, RIP Eddie.

[Hibby70]

RIP Eddie.

I would imagine that the club will plan something for the last game of the season against Aberdeen so we can all pay our respects.

[TornadoHibby]

Heard this on the way home from the match on BBC Radio Scotland! A very sad day indeed for Hibernian FC and, as someone who enjoyed the Tornadoes greatly especially the 7-0 game although there were many more great ones too, I lived through a great deal of the great work that this man did for our Club! He will be missed by many but my immediate thoughts go to his family for their huge loss!

RIP Eddie and thanks for the memories!

[Removed]

Another part of my glorious childhood memories slips away. R.I.P Mr Turnbull.

:agree: Me too

Very sad day for all the Hibee family.

When my eldest had to do a project at school about someone famous born on the same day as him, I told him all about the seventies, the tornadoes, the famous five and the Hibs legend Eddie Turnbull :not worth

Think I enjoyed that homework more than him :coolhib:

Condolences to the Turnbull family and RIP Eddie

[Littlest Hobo]

R.I.P Eddie Turnball

Respect shown over on kickback for the great man too. Nice to see football supporters unite in times like this. Well done lads!:thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

Legend is a terribly overused word, but its appropriate for Eddie Turnbull. RIP.

[Cabbage East]

Rip eddie, god bless

[paxtonhibby]

A sad , sad day.r.i.p Eddie Turnbull.

[DarlingtonHibee]

My first Hibs team was the great early 70's team managed by Eddie.

That is what made me a Hibs supporter - thank you Eddie...

RIP - legends are never forgotten.....

[HH81]

RIP. My grandad used to tell me some great stories. Wish I seen him play.

[Judas Iscariot]

RIP Eddie

[thebakerboy]

Was privileged to see him play as a very young lad in the famous 5 and as player and coach to thebakerboy team and as manager of the Tornadoes , NED has possibly had a bigger influence on Hibs on the park than anyone else in my lifetime so rest in peace Ned.:flag:

[trev the hat]

RIP Eddie,

A True Hibernian Legend

[Ryan91]

Deeply saddened to hear of the great man's passing, I never saw the Famous 5 or the Tornadoes.

RIP Eddie - You'll never be forgotten

[weecounty hibby]

RIP Eddie.

Don't usually post on threads like these but the man was a Hibs legend in the truest sense of the word. Great player, coach and manager. If he was from one of the old firm he would be held up by all, not just us Hibees, as one of the greatest ever.

[erin go bragh]

sad sad news . rip edddie, L E G E N D

[DAVE1875]

R.I.P. Eddie Turnbull

Sad day for the club to have lost a great player, a great coach, a great manager but more importantly a great man.

Rest now Eddie, at the ripe old age of 88, you've deserved it

:not worth:not worth:not worth:not worth:not worth:not worth:not worth

[Tazio]

A sad loss to your club and football in general. One of the last greats left from a time when players and fans were rivals who put it behind them after a game and showed respect to each other.

RIP

[Gala Foxes]

Met him for the first time in April 1979 in Stonehaven after Hibs had drawn 0-0 at Pittodrie. He was getting off the team bus to nip in to a chippie. He came over to me and my mate and said "don't worry lads we will beat them on Wednesday night"

That Wednesday we beat Aberdeen 2-1 at Hampden in the Scottish Cup Semi to get through to the Final against Rangers.

Met him again 3 years ago in Directors Box Lounge at Tynecastle - only a few Hi-bees there - his patter was outstanding

True legend - an honour to have met him & watched his teams

[blairwallace]

Rest in peace Eddie, met you once to my luck after the calendar signing a few years ago. Even as a younger supporter I recognised your face and could instantly put a name to it, had a small chat about football and a truly wonderful gentleman.

WE'RE TURNBULL'S TORNADOES..

[scotthfc]

don't make them like that anymore. RIP.

[Speedway]

How come I never met the guy and still feel a sense of loss?

[sunshine1875]

United we stand here, divided we fall
We play for each for other, when we’re on the ball,
Our fans are the greatest
They cheer us each game
We’re Turnbull’s Tornadoes – Hibernian’s the name

We will never forget Ned.

R.I.P. Ned

[lucky]

EDDIE TURNBULL "SHAPED A GENERATION OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL"

Speaking after the sad death of Eddie Turnbull, Scottish Labour Leader Iain Gray said:

"I know Eddie was an inspiration to Hibs players of his era, but also to those who came after him.

"As a lifelong Hibs supporter, I did not see Eddie play, but Turnbull's Tornadoes, the team he managed, were the greatest Hibs side I have had the privilege to watch.

"He shaped a generation of Scottish football and rightly stands as a giant of Easter Road.

"Being the first British player to score in a European club competition means his name will go down in Scottish football history, but those of us with long memories of Easter Road will remember him for the players he inspired and the games his side won.

"My thoughts are with his family at this sad time."

[hibeelady]

Sad sad day - RIP Eddie

[DAVE1875]

How come I never met the guy and still feel a sense of loss?

I know, never met the great man but it feels like I've lost a distant relative

[Hermit Crab]

What a blow to the whole Hibernian family. RIP Eddie.

:boo hoo:

[fife hfc]

R.I.P a true Hibs legend.

[ronaldo7]

Oh Eddie.... You gave us Sodjer, Nijinsky, and wee Mickey to name but a few. You formed them into an outstanding football team of the time.

Thanks for Leeds, Liverpool, and many more including that result at Tiny.

Rest in Peace Mr Turnbull.

[Sir David Gray]

I'm not old enough to have remembered him as a player or even as a manager but I know enough about him to realise that his death is a massive loss to the club.

It's incredibly sad that he has now gone and that we are now left with just one man - Lawrie Reilly - from that brilliant forward line. The saddest thing for me, however, is that we are unlikely to ever see another player who will grace Easter Road, and leave a mark on Hibernian, in quite the same way that Eddie Turnbull did.

[roondheid]

There are Hibs Legends and there are Hibs Legends.

There's only one Eddie Turnbull. You ARE Hibernian FC.

[sunshine1875]

Aberdeen fans reaction:

http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=4&fid=27&sty=2&act=1&mid=2117652593

I remember watching the Dons v Celtic cup final and the excitement of my dad watching the Dons win on my Aunts small telly in black and white - he was a Dons fans, but I was too young to understand what football was all about. What I do remember was the name Eddie Turnbull.

Let us not forget that Eddie is one of their legends too - their second manager to win the Scottish Cup. They will come out in force for the last game of the season.

[Wull]

great memories of the tornadoes, thanks Eddie.

[banchoryhibs]

A legend indeed!

RIP Eddie

[Baldy Foghorn]

Horrendous day and horrendous news.....

RIP Mr Turnbull, a true Hibs legend, and you will be sadly missed but never forgotten....

[wazoo1875]

The big man has got some squad to choose from upstairs now !

RIP Mr Turnbull

A true legend of our club

[weedgiehibbie]

Rest in peace Mr Turnbull

a Hibernian legend as player and as a manager - in fact this man's picture should be in the dictionary when you look up legend

Todays players, coaches & mangers could learn sooo much from Mr Turnbull

[jacomo]

Sincere condolences to his family - they must be so proud of what he achieved for Hibs and Scottish football.

[Vini1875]

Had the priviledge of watching his team and of meeting him. His wit didn't dull with age. He will be sadly missed. God Bless Mr Hibs. RIP

[12AlbionPlace]

RIP Eddie.

Not many have had success as a player and a manager of Hibernian FC.

You sir are a true legend.

[Stuarty1875]

R.I.P Eddie

One of the greats

[marinello59]

Sad news. RIP Mr Turnbull.

[jarre1875]

RIP Eddie, a complete gent when asked for an autograph.

[PapillonVert]

RIP Eddie.

Sincere condolences to all Eddie's family and friends.

You managed the best Hibs team I have ever seen in my lifetime. Bar none.

[Since90+2]

RIP :not worth:not worth

[moredun]

Kickback showing respect

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/92034-eddie-turnbull-rip-merged-threads/

[hibbytam]

RIP Eddie, A true hibs legend.

[blueisthecolour]

Rest in Peace Mr Turnbull.

[Jim44]

Hibs would have been a much lesser team without E Turnbull. RIP.

[HibbyKeith]

R.i.p, legend

[richard_pitts]

One of the best players in the best ever Hibs team, who managed the second best ever Hibs team. IMO the greatest Hibee ever. A very sad day. RIP Eddie.:not worth

[Stonewall]

RIP Eddie

Sincere condolences to your family and thanks for all the wonderful memories.

You will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.

[NorthfieldHibee]

One of the greatest to ever wear green and white, a terrible loss

R.I.P:boo hoo:

[stoneyburn hibs]

legend R.I.P.

[One Day]

RIP to the greatest manager I seen at Easter Road

[skipster7]

R.I.P Eddie Turnbull, a true giant in Hibernians history.

[fishybeaver]

A man to be respected...RIP true legend

[NaeTechnoHibby]

R I P Eddie and thanks for your being :agree:

So sad news and my condolence to the family

[BullbreedHFC]

sad news - R.I.P Eddie Turnbull - a true Hibernian Legend

[DH1875]

I'd just like to pass on my condolences to his family.
R.I.P, a true Hibernian great.

[The_Todd]

Well before my time, but still one of the all time Hibs greats.

RIP.

[scotia44]

The 1 the only Mr Hibernian Mr Eddie Turnbull

:not worth
R.I.P. A true Hibernian legend A true football legend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rqlWsh3uU4

[Sloop]

Not old enough to have seen Eddie Turnbull play for Hibs but the Tornadoes was the best Hibs team I have seen, and ever likely to see. They produced many magical moments, including one of the most memorable results in the Club's history.

Also remember him managing the Aberdeen team which emerged as the biggest threat to Celtic's domination at the time. I am sure he will be missed by all football fans.

Condolences to the Turnbull family.

[hibbysam]

Too young to know him as a player or manager, but spoke to outside the west before games and more recently had a long chat with him at my uncles (the late willie clark) funeral.

What a man and always had good words for you.. Spoke to him a lot through Willie and what a man he was, at 88 he has lived his life to the full and now hopefully we as a club can get to ER in two weeks time and give the man the send off he deserves! A TRUE legend and wont ever be forgotten by me or any other Hibernian fan.

RIP Eddie "NED" Turnbull

[OstKurve Hibs]

R.I.P to a true legend!!!

[Minder]

Thank you Eddie, RIP.

[steino1875]

sad news thanks for the memories eddie r.i.p

[MacBean]

Rest In Peace Eddie Turnbull, Legend does not cover it

[Leishy1995]

I wish i could have seen the stories i'm told happen, Eddie Turnbull R.I.P a player who was clearly above all others, you'd be mad not to respect his legacy.:flag:

[Sammy7nil]

Mr Turnbull will always be a TRUE Hibs Legend - RIP

[The Harp]

Such a sad day for the Hibernian family. Eddie was without doubt one of the most important figures in Hibs 136 year history. I had the privilege of watching him as a player in addition to his service as trainer (coach) and manager of his beloved Hibs.
God bless you Eddie and thanks for some wonderful memories.
As previously mentioned, the last game of the season v the Dons would be the ideal opportunity to pay tribute to Eddie's contribution to both clubs.

RIP. Condolences to all Eddie's family and friends.

[stu in nottingham]

Rest in peace, Ned. Thank you for all you did for the football club I love. Will never forget you. A heavy heart tonight, absolutely gutted.

[monktonharp]

R.I.P Eddie Turnbull. respect for a great Hibs man ,who deserved more trophies as a manager than he got.

[Frogga]

RIP.

Never saw you play or manage but have been made well aware of your legendary status at the club.

[Jamesie]

Was sitting out in the sunshine on Leith Links at the cricket club when this news filtered through to me post match, what a shock.

A tribute at the Aberdeen game is a given, how great it would be if Hibs and Aberdeen fans could stand side by side for this game as in Eddie's era and reminisce but that's probably pushing it.

I think an impeccably observed minute's silence is the very minimum we can expect for that game, with a suitable naming / statue following thereafter.

RIP Eddie.

[kaimendhibs]

R.I.P. Eddie Turnbull. I am truly saddened by his passing, a true Hibernian legend. My love affair with hibs started with the tornadoes, age 7. Thanks Eddie

[keithsansiro]

Very sad news indeed. A true legend and we will surely never see the likes of again.

My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

R.I.P.

[Deek01]

Again as someone too young to have witnessed Eddie as a player or manager, what i've heard and seen is something i'll treasure and will never forget. A true legend of the club and a great man also. RIP Eddie Turnbull, a true legend.

[Pretty Boy]

Just got home from work and my heart sank when i saw this thread, i had no idea.

I wasn't lucky enough to see Eddie play or manage but he was a man Hibs supporters of every generation respected, whether they witnessed his playing and management first hand or, like myself, have been spoon fed stories by parents and grandparents.

Having had a wee look over on kickback it's clear to see he was well respected by Hearts fans also, a real Edinburgh footballing legend.

I read Eddies book a while back and the fondnes he had for the club was clear for all to see, his comments about some of the younger lads not appreciating just how lucky they were to be at a club like Hibs really struck me.

Sadly one of the great footballing forwards lines passes closer to a memory with only Lawrie Reilly left now. They say no one is bigger than the club but it genuinely feels like a part of this great club has died today, a man who saw true success as a player and as manager.

RIP Eddie Turnbull.

[esdxc37]

goodbye Eddie.

you were one of the good ones

[Just Jimmy]

Just home from work - first i've heard! Sad sad news RIP Eddie, a true gent!

[HibeeUnderwood]

Very sad news. RIP Eddie!

[seanraff07]

Once a legend, always a legend. He was just that.

RIP Eddie.

I'm planning on making a wee banner for the game against Aberdeen in memory of him.

[delbert]

RIP Eddie and thanks for the memories. I was lucky enough to be a teenager growing up watching the Tornadoes, yes they had their defensive frailties at times, but when they clicked going forward, nobody could live with them. I think more than anything was the fact that during that period we expected to beat both Celtic and Rangers as a matter of course, we were never afraid of those games, we more than matched those teams and consistently gubbed the pair of them both home and away.

Eddie built into Hibs a winning mentality which we have'nt had for over 25 years, we believed then, somewhat like the Old Firm do now, that we had a right to win, and that we were bloody well going to win. His passion for Hibs, and his undoubted knowledge of the game seemed to get through to the players, and it was a joy to see us play with no fear at all against the best home and away, I seriously doubt if we will see Eddie's like again at Easter Road, or a Hibs team who play their football like that, with total belief in their own ability, and that wee touch of arrogance when they really got into gear.

Thanks again Eddie, I was too young to realsise that it would'nt always be like that, but I know now that I was privileged to have watched them so often, and those memories will live with me forever.

[hibbymac]

Sad news, ........ RIP Eddie.

[CmoantheHibs]

RIP Eddie you will always be a Hibs legend.

[Aldo]

Eddie Turnbull = the meaning of a true LEGEND.

Rest in Peace.

GG

[darwenhibby]

New Years Day 1973

Away Dressing Room Tyncastle at Half Time

"Now Go Out There And Keep At Them!!"

"Cos They Would Do It To You"

As someone else said as a youngster I expected Hibs to be like that forever.

Lets start going back in the right direction again on the Park for Eddie.

God Bless You Ned and THANK YOU

[PaulC]

A true legend, RIP Eddie

[Sprouleflyer]

Heaven will be smiling today.........it has one more of the famous 5.

RIP Eddie.

[Bad Martini]

RIP Eddie Turnbull.

Genuine legend of the green and white and a true Hibby anaw.

They dinnae make them like that any mair.

GGTTH

[Hibrandenburg]

The word legend is bounced about too much these days but there is no doubting Eddie was a true Hibernian legend, R.I.P.

RIP Eddie

[James.]

RIP Eddie

Hibs Legend

[Albanian Hibs]

RIP Eddie Turnbull

[Bobo]

No words can express how great a Hibs man Eddie was, he epitomised everything Hibernian and will be a sad loss to everyone connected to the club and many more throughout the football world itself.

A true Hibernian Great, R.I.P.

[eastmainsmsh]

RIP Eddie an absolute gentleman

[eastmainsmsh]

RIP Eddie True Footballing Great

[Feed McGraw]

RIP Eddie, Thank you for your great service as a player and a manager.

Watching the team you managed was watching football in it`s purest form.

[O'Rourke3]

Not the news I wanted to get up to this morning. We have lost another proper legend. Cup wins in the 90's and recently aside Turnbull's team was every great memory I have and why I still follow Hibs. Condolances to the family.

R.I.P.

[Purehibee_MYB]

Rest In Peace Eddie... A True Hibs and Football legend who could not have done more for the club he loved and we all love.

[Hibernia Na Eir]

The best brand of football the worlds ever seen...

Legend Eddie T

RIP

Thanks for the memories:flag:

[Hibernia Na Eir]

New Years Day 1973

Away Dressing Room Tyncastle at Half Time

"Now Go Out There And Keep At Them!!"

"Cos They Would Do It To You"

As someone else said as a youngster I expected Hibs to be like that forever.

Lets start going back in the right direction again on the Park for Eddie.

God Bless You Ned and THANK YOU

Well said that man.

[Slicer]

RIP Ned

I would like to suggest someone posting up the lyrics to Turnbull's Tornadoes so we can sing it just before kick off against Aberdeen.

[Boris]

9th of December 1972, Hampden Park & 1st January 1973, Tynecasle Park - two dates etched in my memory as a young laddie watching the finest Hibs side I'm ever likely to see. Thanks for the memories Ned - RIP.

[grantonhibee]

rest in peace eddie turnbull a true hibs legend

[TomTheHibbyBev]

R.I.P. Mr Turnbull a true hibs legend

[West Upper]

RIP Eddie Turnbull

[Dinkydoo]

Very, very sad indeed.

RIP Eddie Turnbull

[Jack Alexander]

Eddie represented Hibernian at the inugural fundraising event for the Contalmaison Memorial and I was lucky enough to get to spend a good chunk of the afternoon in his company. We talked about the Scottish game - both past and present. His memory was astonishing. I had the temerity to suggest that Jim Black was the weak link of an otherwise superb '70s side. His response included a blow-by-blow account of last-minute tackles in (long-ago) key matches that left me in no doubt that I had defamed Jim and completely misjudged the situation! As I pointed out on JKB, Eddie was kind, funny and very clever - a magnificent footballer in his pomp and a grand old gentleman in his autumn years. Edinburgh should be proud of him and we're all the poorer for his loss.

[hibsbollah]

Pat Stanton talking to Richard Gordon about the great man now on radio scotland.

[Pretty Boy]

There are some very nice words from Rangers fans about Eddie on follow follow.

Many of them acknowledging just how good the Tornadoes side was and a few of the older guys remembering the five as well.

God to see most of the Sunday papers writing some suitably complimentary pieces as well.

[Moulin Yarns]

I hope Hibs and Aberdeen can arrange a fitting tribute for the game on May 14th. And I predict a bumper crowd at the game to honour the great man.

Rest in peace Eddie.

And for those that asked for the lyrics...

United we stand here, divided we fall
We play for each for other, when we’re on the ball,
Our fans are the greatest
They cheer us each game
We’re Turnbull’s Tornadoes – Hibernian’s the name
(Chorus)
Hibs, Hibs, Hibs for the cup
Our team’s the greatest, they never give up
Hibs, Hibs, the boys in the green
The best brand of football the world’s ever seen.
We’re all for each other, each man plays for all,
We give our best football, to answer the call,
While we entertain you, to win is our aim,
We’re Turnbull’s Tornadoes – Hibernian’s the name.
(Chorus)
Hibs, Hibs, Hibs for the cup
Our team’s the greatest, they never give up
Hibs, Hibs, the boys in the green
The best brand of football the world’s ever seen.
We’re Turnbull’s Tornadoes, yes that’s who we are,
We play for the Hibees, we’re known near and far.
Our fans are the greatest, they cheer us each game
We’re Turnbull’s Tornadoes. Hibernian’s the name.
(Chorus)
Hibs, Hibs, Hibs for the cup
Our team’s the greatest, they never give up
Hibs, Hibs, the boys in the green
The best brand of football the world’s ever seen.

[truehibernian]

I remember a couple of years ago bumping into Eddie in Inverleith Park when he was out for a wee wander. His wife was ill at the time, in hospital, and have to say I thought Eddie wasn't looking too great health wise himself. We had a wee laugh about his newly acquired beard !!

Anyway, we stop and blether and the conversation inevitably turns to Hibs, the subject for debate on this occasion was Derek Riordan and his "best position".......Eddie, as always, knew best........"gie the ball to him, play the lad as a striker......he's no a midfielder son, he's a striker".........the girl I was with listened, and as we walked away she said words to the effect "he knows his football".........on hearing that she had just heard the wise words of Ned Turnbull she got all embarrassed and asked if we could go back and get his autograph for her and her brother.

We went back and Eddie duly obliged, signing a wee bit of paper she had in her handbag. However it was the glint in the eye and the wee cheeky smile he had when he was asking her about football, Hibs and whether she was going to the next game. He had a lot on his mind then, his wife being at the forefront, but you would never ever have known. Instead, in a sunny public park, Eddie was then talking to her about the merits (or not as some of the cases proved) of Maka, John Collins and big Rob Jones. The girl I was with hung on every one of his words. She would have been a toddler when Eddie left management, yet she had been brought up knowing who he was and his legend was infamous. Yet still she was in awe of the man. Like a wee child meeting Father Christmas so she was :agree: Then I got one last comment in about "that beard".......

That for me was Eddie Turnbull.

[Hiber-nation]

RIP Eddie.

THANK YOU.

[Capt Mainwaring]

Rest in peace Eddie - a footballing giant and a true Hibernian legend.

[oldbiker]

RIP and thoughts with his family

[Seveno]

Thanks for the memories.

[Bishop Hibee]

Rest in peace Eddie. A true Hibernian legend.

[Jacobite]

Rest in Peace Eddie. Thank you for all you did at Hibernian.

[Lmc2105]

R.I.P To a true Hibernian Great,

Gone but will never be forgotten

[francobaresi]

As Sir Matt was Mr Man U, Eddie surely was Mr Hibernian... Never again shall we see the like of his kind at ER... Another bit of Hibs died yesterday... RIP... Thoughts to family....

[seven nowt]

A bigger legend than any Rooney's or Tevez' any day. Always remembered in the Famous Five and sad to hear that one of the best players to put on a Hibs Jersey has passed away.

Glory, Glory to the Hibees.