Our Oldest fan

[N.Wales Hibby]

Lovely story. Hope we do you proud Mr Martinez.:not worth

[N.Wales Hibby]

Sorry forgot to post link..

http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/edinburgh/i-m-102-and-i-want-to-see-hibs-make-history-1-2254092

[frazeHFC]

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[Pretty Boy]

Good to see Hearts fans showing their usual class in the comments section.

[lord bunberry]

What a great story I can't believe he walked back from montrose hibs should make him guest of honour

[hibsbollah]

What a legend :flag:

[Hibernia&Alba]

Great read. Let's hope he's celebrating a famous victory. By the way, he looks good for 102 - even has a full head of hair! He must be the only person who can say watching Hibs has kept him looking young :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

What a great story I can't believe he walked back from montrose hibs should make him guest of honour

Thought that was brilliant arrived back at lunchtime on the Sunday. Great stuff. :greengrin

[LancashireHibby]

Great story, proper heartwarming stuff :thumbsup::top marks

[Onceinawhile]

He used to come in to the bookies at wester hailed when I worked there, a real gentleman. Shocking handwriting though!

[derekHFC]

And here was me thinking that this was a thread about Jonnyboy as well :rolleyes:

[Stantons Angel]

Sammy is a good friend of mine and a lovely man too.
We traveled on Maude's bus to Montrose and i remember going out looking for him and his friend?

Years later i met his son, he asked me straight away about his dad having to walk home from Montrose and if it was true?

Sammy had repeatedly told his family this story and they didnt know if it were true or not. I confirmed it all to him and he went off to phone his brothers and sisters to tell them it was true.

A true gentleman in every way, always smiling and still going strong today.

Hope the Hibees do it for you Sam. xx

[Jonnyboy]

And here was me thinking that this was a thread about Jonnyboy as well :rolleyes:

Oi :greengrin

Know Sammy of old and a truer gent you could not find.

Hope we win it for you Sammy :thumbsup:

[7 Hills]

What about a whip-round to send this venerable Hibernian Gentleman to the Cup Final? I'm sure we could raise enough amongst us to get him a nice, comfortable seat in a box?! I would certainly chip in! :flag:

[Hainan Hibs]

It's stories like that that make me believe this is the year:thumbsup:

[TornadoHibby]

It's stories like that that make me believe this is the year:thumbsup:

I do hope so! :agree:

My Dad who's 89 will once again be at Hampden in May 19th in anticipation of a historic Hibs win! :agree:

SOL after the 2007 CIS Cup win reduced him to tears and I'm sure a win against our arch enemies will do the same but, as with 2007, for the right Hibs reasons! :wink:

[hibernian36]

He's a great guy we get him in the taxi a lot up at the wester hailes rank always smiling and you wouldn't think he was 102 ! Legend !

[CmoantheHibs]

Wonderful story.It has made me smile and seems to have made my hangover less painful:greengrin

[IberianHibernian]

Wonder if Claros knows our oldest fan is from Honduras ? ( Belize is now part of Honduras isn`t it ? )

[marinello59]

Wonder if Claros knows our oldest fan is from Honduras ? ( Belize is now part of Honduras isn`t it ? )

No, different countries. (Although Belize was formerly known as British Honduras.)

[brog]

Sammy is a good friend of mine and a lovely man too.
We traveled on Maude's bus to Montrose and i remember going out looking for him and his friend?

Years later i met his son, he asked me straight away about his dad having to walk home from Montrose and if it was true?

Sammy had repeatedly told his family this story and they didnt know if it were true or not. I confirmed it all to him and he went off to phone his brothers and sisters to tell them it was true.

A true gentleman in every way, always smiling and still going strong today.

Hope the Hibees do it for you Sam. xx

I remember Sammy well, lovely man & great to know he's still going strong! Unfortunately I also remember the Montrose game!! A wed night, blowing a gale & we lost to a 70 yard goal, a clearance that took one bounce & flew in! Think it was a guy called Les Barr! Think Sammy's story has grown a few legs over the years, from memory, he slept the night in a shelter & got a lift home in a lorry the next day! Regardless, great story!

[Gerard]

And here was me thinking that this was a thread about Jonnyboy as well :rolleyes:

Me to. Perhaps JB is the second oldest fan:greengrin

[silverhibee]

What a great story I can't believe he walked back from montrose hibs should make him guest of honour


:agree: :top marks

[Captain Trips]

Hibs Ringfence 1 more ticket if he is able get this guy to the final, fantastic story.

[The Harp]

Hibs Ringfence 1 more ticket if he is able get this guy to the final, fantastic story.

Lovely story this one. Would be a nice touch if the board could treat this gentleman as a VIP on Cup final day by arranging travel and a seat in hospitality.
Come on - let's get Sammy to Hampden (if he's able, of course).
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[N.Wales Hibby]

Lovely story this one. Would be a nice touch if the board could treat this gentleman as a VIP on Cup final day by arranging travel and a seat in hospitality.
Come on - let's get Sammy to Hampden (if he's able, of course).
:flag:


If he is fit enough that would be a great idea. Could someone who has contact information contact the club to let them know about Mr Martinez.

[Pretty Boy]

Lovely story this one. Would be a nice touch if the board could treat this gentleman as a VIP on Cup final day by arranging travel and a seat in hospitality.
Come on - let's get Sammy to Hampden (if he's able, of course).
:flag:

Would be a brilliant idea.

Hearts have got a campaign going to get a ticket for the baldy **** from masterchef a ticket. Surely we can do the same for our oldest fan.

[The Harp]

If he is fit enough that would be a great idea. Could someone who has contact information contact the club to let them know about Mr Martinez.

Found a 'supporter communication' e.mail address so have just forwarded the story from the Evening News website to the Club with a wee message. I'd imagine they were aware of it already but shouldn't do any harm to do a bit of coaxing.:wink:

Get Sammy to Hampden!
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[N.Wales Hibby]

Found a 'supporter communication' e.mail address so have just forwarded the story from the Evening News website to the Club with a wee message. I'd imagine they were aware of it already but shouldn't do any harm to do a bit of coaxing.:wink:

Get Sammy to Hampden!
:flag:
Well done The Harp. if you hear anything from the club keep us posted.:top marks:thumbsup:

[ecosse]

sammy is a great guy and for a guy 100+ to do the partying he does is amazing.for his 100th he partied every day for a week.
am glad i know him and hope he`s around for a good few years yet

[Greentinted]

Would be a brilliant idea.

Hearts have got a campaign going to get a ticket for the baldy **** from masterchef a ticket. Surely we can do the same for our oldest fan.

And this distinguishes the two fan bases.
In the green corner, a campaign for a true Hibs stalwart to attend an event where tickets are at a premium.
In the maroon corner they would rather a spammy-heided nonentity who specialises in puddings be given a ticket than a proper Hearts man/woman. Says it all really.

Class does not show on a maroon jersey.

[SquashedFrogg]

And this distinguishes the two fan bases.
In the green corner, a campaign for a true Hibs stalwart to attend an event where tickets are at a premium.
In the maroon corner they would rather a spammy-heided nonentity who specialises in puddings be given a ticket than a proper Hearts man/woman. Says it all really.

Class does not show on a maroon jersey.

Neither does sh*te but you can still smell them...

[Iggy Pope]

Sammy is a good friend of mine and a lovely man too.
We traveled on Maude's bus to Montrose and i remember going out looking for him and his friend?

Years later i met his son, he asked me straight away about his dad having to walk home from Montrose and if it was true?

Sammy had repeatedly told his family this story and they didnt know if it were true or not. I confirmed it all to him and he went off to phone his brothers and sisters to tell them it was true.

A true gentleman in every way, always smiling and still going strong today.

Hope the Hibees do it for you Sam. xx

I remember Sammy well from the Hawkhill bus. He used to sit with auld Willie Young and a collection of other oldies who are probably long gone now. Maude loved him. He had an exotic charm about him as he never lost his dialect. it was like listening to an auld Bob Marley....
Cannot believe he has reached 102 but I think his faculties might be slipping if he can remember us beating Juventus!
He was a lovely old gent then (he would be in his sixties!) and it sounds like he still is.Thank **** for the Hibs.

[Jonnyboy]

I remember Sammy well from the Hawkhill bus. He used to sit with auld Willie Young and a collection of other oldies who are probably long gone now. Maude loved him. He had an exotic charm about him as he never lost his dialect. it was like listening to an auld Bob Marley....
Cannot believe he has reached 102 but I think his faculties might be slipping if he can remember us beating Juventus!
He was a lovely old gent then (he would be in his sixties!) and it sounds like he still is.Thank **** for the Hibs.

That's my recollection too HH although I have to tell you that when I was in his company in London for an England v Scotland game a West Indian porter at the railway station said Sammy was the first black Scotsman he'd ever met :greengrin

PS I think he meant Napoli as opposed to Juve :greengrin

[Iggy Pope]

That's my recollection too HH although I have to tell you that when I was in his company in London for an England v Scotland game a West Indian porter at the railway station said Sammy was the first black Scotsman he'd ever met :greengrin

PS I think he meant Napoli as opposed to Juve :greengrin

I would be about 12 when I first met him and he never spoke like any Scotsman (or anyone for that matter) I had ever met! And unlike his auld cohorts you will recall that he said EVERYTHING with a smile on his face. especially if it meant the bus stopped for a pint at Strathaven, Laurencekirk or somewhere.....:wink:

[Jonnyboy]

I would be about 12 when I first met him and he never spoke like any Scotsman (or anyone for that matter) I had ever met! And unlike his auld cohorts you will recall that he said EVERYTHING with a smile on his face. especially if it meant the bus stopped for a pint at Strathaven, Laurencekirk or somewhere.....:wink:

Indeed - lovely man

[The Harp]

I remember Sammy well from the Hawkhill bus. He used to sit with auld Willie Young and a collection of other oldies who are probably long gone now. Maude loved him. He had an exotic charm about him as he never lost his dialect. it was like listening to an auld Bob Marley....
Cannot believe he has reached 102 but I think his faculties might be slipping if he can remember us beating Juventus!
He was a lovely old gent then (he would be in his sixties!) and it sounds like he still is.Thank **** for the Hibs.

Good post HH.:aok:
I don't know Sammy well, and have only spoken to him in the passing over the years but he seems to leave a lasting impression on the folk he meets.
Just hope something can be done to ensure our Cup Final day is a special one for him, whether it's at Hampden or not, sounds like he deserves it.

[Billy McKirdy]

I remember seeing Sam and a friend at one of the first games I went to as a kid, it was about 1978, and they were standing at the top of the old east terrace watching the match, Sam had an overcoat on and was wearing a bunnet and I always remember thinking how odd it was that this old black guy (he must have been in his 60s by then) was here watching the Hibs, it's a joy to know that he will possibly see us lift this trophy at last :thumbsup:, hope he gets to the final itself :greengrin

[Hawkhill1875]

Know Sammy from a few years ago. Absolute gentleman. Can't believe he's still on the go!

[cocopops1875]

Would love to see us chip in to send him, his story is amazing "you will be safe here" does anyone know him now? Would he want to go ?

[Peevemor]

Would love to see us chip in to send him, his story is amazing "you will be safe here" does anyone know him now? Would he want to go ?

If he's able to make the trip, somebody will have to start organising this now.

I'll definitely chip in.

[N.Wales Hibby]

If he's able to make the trip, somebody will have to start organising this now.

I'll definitely chip in.

I would definitely chip into this great cause. If someone could organise it that would be brilliant as It would be hard for me, being in Cyprus.... I really believe as other's do we the Hibs family should honour Sammy.

[NAE NOOKIE]

For me Sammy ... who I wasnt even aware of until now .... sums up everything I want Hibs to stand for. A club where everybody is included and there is only one colour ( Green ) and as long as you can say Hubz you are in :greengrin

It would be great if the club could find a place for Sammy in the posh seats on cup final day if he is able to attend.

Makes you think too ....... 60 odd years ago somebody said to Sammy " you will be safe here " ..... that was in the days when nobody would look at you twice if you were openly racist. It gives me a warm glow that a Hibs fan was able to reassure him, even in those days.

Would any of the ethnic minority residents of Leith who Hibs are trying to attract to ER be able to feel "safe" if the heard the 'Edinburgh' song walking along Albion Road ....... Folk like Sammy are the very reason we need to stamp that ***** out.

Sorry .. hijacked the thread a wee bit .... but its a subject I feel strongly about.

[LeithBoozy]

For me Sammy ... who I wasnt even aware of until now .... sums up everything I want Hibs to stand for. A club where everybody is included and there is only one colour ( Green ) and as long as you can say Hubz you are in :greengrin

It would be great if the club could find a place for Sammy in the posh seats on cup final day if he is able to attend.

Makes you think too ....... 60 odd years ago somebody said to Sammy " you will be safe here " ..... that was in the days when nobody would look at you twice if you were openly racist. It gives me a warm glow that a Hibs fan was able to reassure him, even in those days.

Would any of the ethnic minority residents of Leith who Hibs are trying to attract to ER be able to feel "safe" if the heard the 'Edinburgh' song walking along Albion Road ....... Folk like Sammy are the very reason we need to stamp that ***** out.

Sorry .. hijacked the thread a wee bit .... but its a subject I feel strongly about.

Well said Bovril mate, very well said. :agree:

[TRC]

I know three of his grandchildren. One of them telling me a story about his granddad having a photo of him in his younger days and when he meets a pretty lady he takes the photo out and ask them if they would've courted him back then! Cracks me up that story.

[Houchy]

A truly great story however after reading this part:

Asked about his memories following Hibs, he said: “I went to many league and Scottish Cup finals over the years and they were well beaten every time.

I'm glad he's not going. He's clearly a Jinx:greengrin

I hope the guys lift the cup for you Sammy:thumbsup:

[London Hibs FC]

"You'll be safe here"........ Couldn't be more proud!

I'd definitely contribute to get Sammy to the Final.

GGTTH

[The Harp]

"You'll be safe here"........ Couldn't be more proud!

I'd definitely contribute to get Sammy to the Final.

GGTTH

Thinking about it logically (after a few pints this afternoon:wink:) maybe expecting Sammy, at the age of 102, to be able to travel to Hampden is being a tad optimistic.
However, I hope Hibs can do something to make it a special occasion for him - even if it's only a supply of his favourite tipple to quaff at home while watching the game on tv with his family and a seat on the open top bus (hopefully :pray:) when the Cup comes home to ER.
The ball's in Hibs' court and the chance of some positive publicity in this human interest story beckons.
Come on Hibs show us you care!!!

[N.Wales Hibby]

Thinking about it logically (after a few pints this afternoon:wink:) maybe expecting Sammy, at the age of 102, to be able to travel to Hampden is being a tad optimistic.
However, I hope Hibs can do something to make it a special occasion for him - even if it's only a supply of his favourite tipple to quaff at home while watching the game on tv with his family and a seat on the open top bus (hopefully :pray:) when the Cup comes home to ER.
The ball's in Hibs' court and the chance of some positive publicity in this human interest story beckons.
Come on Hibs show us you care!!!

You are right it would probably be too much for him. Why can't we get him some things for this special day. As you say, his favourite tipple. A Hibs top with 102 on the back and some other Hibs bits and pieces..I could send a donation via paypal to Hibs net if admin would allow.... Thoughts

[greenlex]

If he's not able to go. James McPake should be round to his gaff on the Sunday with the cup. :agree: