The Scottish Cup’s super Santa

[CallumLaidlaw]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2as1CIcyJ2s

Class wee video with a special appearance from a familiar face [emoji106][emoji106]


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[GreenCastle]

:top marks

Love this - great video:agree:

[Hibs Fraggle]

Love it

[lyonhibs]

Wonderful video and well done to William Hill or whomever it was that organised it.

I'd like to think there's an especially toasty corner of hell for the filth that rob bairns' Xmas presents. At this time of year even more than usual, burglary is a despicable crime.

Anyway, well done McGinn for taking part and being a general stand up guy.

[KennyMillar]

Wonderful video and well done to William Hill or whomever it was that organised it.

I'd like to think there's an especially toasty corner of hell for the filth that rob bairns' Xmas presents. At this time of year even more than usual, burglary is a despicable crime.

Anyway, well done McGinn for taking part and being a general stand up guy.

This was the brainchild of a Hearts supporter at the Scottish FA.

John McGinn could not have been better with the kids and it was the shortest of conversations to get him involved.

[lyonhibs]

This was the brainchild of a Hearts supporter at the Scottish FA.

John McGinn could not have been better with the kids and it was the shortest of conversations to get him involved.

Quality.

[Hibernia&Alba]

This was the brainchild of a Hearts supporter at the Scottish FA.

John McGinn could not have been better with the kids and it was the shortest of conversations to get him involved.
:top marks

Great to see. What a treat for the kids.

[Capt Mainwaring]

Brilliant - class acts from everyone involved. Making two Hibs Kids very happy and helping restore faith in humanity for the family.

Still keen to keep Hibs fans off the Hampden pitch I see 😀🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[Seveno]

Super story. SJM is just a bit special.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Absolute class act from the SFA and SJM.

[FranckSuzy]

This was the brainchild of a Hearts supporter at the Scottish FA.

John McGinn could not have been better with the kids and it was the shortest of conversations to get him involved.

Great gesture and lovely to see :top marks I also hope the children can still get the presents that were stolen and if not, I'd happily contribute/organise a collection to help make things right :aok:

Edit: if that was OK with the family, of course, and if others are willing/able.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Ironic as I believe Santa Claus writes to John McGinn every year....

Great stuff from the SFA (never thought I'd say that :wink:) and well done to the Reilly family

[RoscoHibby]

Like. Hibs class from SJM.

[HFCdeb]

Great stuff :)

[Firestarter]

Fantastic stuff. I'm sure Dean is from the South Edinburgh area.

Clears his song up too :wink:

[bigwheel]

brought a wee tear to my eye that - not quite sure why....the Scottish Cup win will resonate across on club for many years...what a special moment that has been for us..wonderful to see a deserving family have such a memorable day out.

[Billy Whizz]

Absolutely top notch. The faces on the boys were priceless:flag:

[007]

Great gesture and lovely to see :top marks I also hope the children can still get the presents that were stolen and if not, I'd happily contribute/organise a collection to help make things right :aok:

Edit: if that was OK with the family, of course, and if others are willing/able.

Good idea, I'd happily donate. You could ask the family how much is needed to replace the presents and if it is exceeded could the surplus go towards getting Kicks for Kids half season tickets?

Well done SFA and SJM.

[Firestarter]

Didn't super Leigh buy all stolen presents a couple of years back for a Jambo from up Gilmerton?
I would donate if possible to pay for stuff stolen. This time of year especially is a nightmare

[seanshow]

There is no end the man's talent. :greengrin

[The Harp]

Wonderful stuff from all concerned, well done! In John McGinn we have not only an outstanding player, but an all-round great guy.
Don't mind admitting there was a wee tear in the eye watching that.

[FranckSuzy]

Good idea, I'd happily donate. You could ask the family how much is needed to replace the presents and if it is exceeded could the surplus go towards getting Kicks for Kids half season tickets?

Well done SFA and SJM.


Didn't super Leigh buy all stolen presents a couple of years back for a Jambo from up Gilmerton?
I would donate if possible to pay for stuff stolen. This time of year especially is a nightmare

:aok: I've contacted Kenny Millar to see if this idea would be welcomed by the family so will let you know ASAP.

Yes, I also remember LG doing that :top marks

[FranckSuzy]

:aok: I've contacted Kenny Millar to see if this idea would be welcomed by the family so will let you know ASAP.

Yes, I also remember LG doing that :top marks

Kenny has replied and is going to speak to their Dad to see if we can help in anyway.

[Firestarter]

Thanks for that Susan, appreciated.

[beensaidbefore]

Class act.

[Carheenlea]

Different class :clapper:

[Joe6-2]

Fantastic, so touching

[Jonnyboy]

This was the brainchild of a Hearts supporter at the Scottish FA.

John McGinn could not have been better with the kids and it was the shortest of conversations to get him involved.

Top marks to him :agree:

Great video and like bigwheel I felt a few wee pinpricks in my tear ducts.

Happy to donate a few quid if Susan gets the go ahead

[Stantons Angel]

Absolutely top notch. The faces on the boys were priceless:flag:

Thats what caught my eye, the look on the wee boy on the right's face in utter adulation of McGinn..........

Kids that age idolise footballers and John McGinn projects such a down to earth approach with them.

The **** that broke into their house and stole their presents are not going to be allowed to spoil these kids Christmas as im sure many of us will

donate something to help their parents replace the items stolen.

Well done to all who organised this and especially to John McGinn for taking the time to make those kids smile.

[green day]

This was the brainchild of a Hearts supporter at the Scottish FA.

John McGinn could not have been better with the kids and it was the shortest of conversations to get him involved.
Well done by the Hearts fan, and everyone else involved 👏👏

[penihibs]

I'm in if it gets the ok.
What a great memory for the family.

[007]

Kenny has replied and is going to speak to their Dad to see if we can help in anyway.

Any word back on this FS?

[FranckSuzy]

Any word back on this FS?

No, sorry. Don't want to pester Kenny Millar as he said he was going to ask the boy's dad if he'd be open to the idea (if replacements have not already be sorted out by :santaof course :wink:) :aok:

[007]

No, sorry. Don't want to pester Kenny Millar as he said he was going to ask the boy's dad if he'd be open to the idea (if replacements have not already be sorted out by :santaof course :wink:) :aok:

OK, fair enough. Will leave it at that unless you hear back. Ta.

[FranckSuzy]

OK, fair enough. Will leave it at that unless you hear back. Ta.

Kenny Millar got in touch this morning to advise the boys dad has my number :aok: As soon as I hear from him, I'll let you know and we can get the ball rolling. Cheers.

[hibbysam]

I’m going to miss SJM when he eventually goes! Class act.

[JimBHibees]

This was the brainchild of a Hearts supporter at the Scottish FA.

John McGinn could not have been better with the kids and it was the shortest of conversations to get him involved.

Wouldnt have thought Craig Thomson had it in him, must be guilt. :greengrin

[Kavinho]

Top man is Dean.

Won Edinburghs local hero award a few years back for all the fund raising he does for MS charities.

Should check out his acceptance speecb with Tom Farmer & Grant Stott on facebook.

Dean Vs MS.


Had the pleasure of his company for the league cup final in 07.

[FranckSuzy]

Just spoke to Dean, the wee boy's dad. He says to pass on his heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the kind gesture but thankfully, the insurance company have covered all the items stolen :aok:

[007]

Just spoke to Dean, the wee boy's dad. He says to pass on his heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the kind gesture but thankfully, the insurance company have covered all the items stolen :aok:

That's good to hear, thanks for checking into it Suzy.

[Firestarter]

Just spoke to Dean, the wee boy's dad. He says to pass on his heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the kind gesture but thankfully, the insurance company have covered all the items stolen :aok:

Thanks Susan.

[JohnMcM]

Well done by the Hearts fan, and everyone else involved 👏👏

I second your sentiment.

Whilst I'm here I have request for Santa SJM. This year I have been a good Hibby, so for Christmas I would like a scooter, a cowboy outfit (but not the one at Tynecastle), a new Hibs top, and some of those nice American Jelly Bean sweeties with all the different flavours.

If those thing are to difficult to provide then I'll settle for something that's a bit easier to give me. Say, for example, one of your very special screamer goals, against the Yams on the 27th December to make it 4-0 to Hibs.

Thanking you in excited anticipation of making this old guy very happy.

:flag:

[I'm_cabbaged]

Aye, top lad is Dean, the work he does for charity is incredible. I’m sure he would’ve enjoyed the day at Hampden as much as the boys did!!

[calumhibee1]

Didn't super Leigh buy all stolen presents a couple of years back for a Jambo from up Gilmerton?
I would donate if possible to pay for stuff stolen. This time of year especially is a nightmare

At first I read that as Leigh bought all the presents from the thief, who was a Jambo from up Gilmerton :greengrin

[FranckSuzy]

A wee bump up for this thread :thumbsup: Dean, the wee boy's dad, has been in touch to advise that he is starting his own boys football club, Duddingston Thistle, and is auctioning a match worn Leigh Griffiths shirt to raise funds :aok:

Each number is £20 and if you would like to help out, the link is: https://www.facebook.com/sarahjane.veitch?hc_ref=ARR7LMt6XZeT-uNExLhwxDQphUbZZr3ix9qMIOFZi95Q28ygMr8YprihtJn9TYP grao&fref=nf&pnref=story


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