RIP Fellow Supporter

[CMurdoch]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

[surreyhibbie]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

Well said sir.

[BILLYHIBS]

Sorry to hear this sad news

My sincerest condolences go out to his family

Sounds as if he was a true football man

RIP

[The 90+2]

Sad to hear the news. Thoughts with all concerned. Some supporter at 85 braving the weather to go watch his team.

[BroxburnHibee]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

:top marks

[Rocky]

Sad to hear, rest in peace.

[Hibernia&Alba]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

Lovely post mate. RIP indeed: he lived to a good age and left the stage whilst watching the team he loved.

[Hi Heid Yin]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

That's a touching post and I second it.

Hearts and Hibs supporters are first and foremost fellow human beings.

[IWasThere2016]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

Hear hear. RIP Sir.

[04Sauzee]

Sad news indeed, thoughts go out to his family and friends. R.I.P Sir

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Sad news to read this...thoughts are with his family..🕊️ RIP..

[The Harp]

Not many would've considered attending a match on such a bad night, but this man, even at 85, turned out to support his team. A real football man, irrespective of the team he followed.
Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

RIP

[21.05.2016]

RIP fellow football supporter. Very sad news indeed, thoughts to all who loved him.

[offshorehibby]

Sad news my sincere condolences to the boys family

[Gerard]

Condolences to his family

[Jamesie]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

Absolutely spot on: if there can be any solace for his family at this time at all I hope it comes from the fact that he passed away while doing something that he clearly loved. RIP

[banchoryhibs]

A true football fan, RIP and condolences to his family. I hope that our neighbours provide a fitting tribute to him at their next home game.

[Hibsman07]

That's a touching post and I second it.

Hearts and Hibs supporters are first and foremost fellow human beings.

Ditto. Puts things into perspective. Shank's was wrong !!!

RIP whoever you are

[gogsy23]

No one should never return form a game. Sad news. Condolences to the family

[lyonhibs]

Touched a wee heartstring that story. Very, very sad but no doubt he'd seen some wonderful times following his team - Terrible Trio etc.

[PatHead]

RIP to a dedicated football supporter.

[007]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

Sad news. Rest peacefully auld fella.

[Sammy7nil]

My dad died in at ER in 1984 at the age of 56. I know how the family will feel.
RIP my thoughts are with you.

[Scouse Hibee]

The guy was 85 and attended his first Hearts game at the age of 5. Truly a lifelong supporter. RIP fellow football supporter.

[StirlingHibee]

Sounds like a true football man. My respects and RIP.

[Carheenlea]

Sounded like a proper football fan, and after seeing Hearts for the first time age 5 in 1939, he has been witness to 80 of their 145 years.
Will have seen some fine players in his time, and sure he would have been a familiar and well known figure among Hearts fans. Always sad to see them go.

[O'Rourke3]

I hadn't read the news. What a terrible thing to happen but as others have said, he was doing what he did regularly because he loved supporting his team. Condolences to the family. RIP sir.

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[One Day]

My sincerest condolences go out to his family. R.I.P.

[Weegreenman]

RIP fella. Football really is just a game, some things are just so much more important.

[calumhibee1]

RIP Sir.

[bigwheel]

Respect. We all love the game...

[erin go bragh]

Thoughts and prayers with friends and family. RIP .

[brog]

The best post on here for many a year. Love & total respect to his family.

[HibeeHibernian4]

RIP and thoughts with his family.

If I go at the end of a long innings while sitting in the ground that I love most to watch my team, I'll die one happy man.

[Jonnyboy]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

These words say it all

RIP

[jacomo]

That's a touching post and I second it.

Hearts and Hibs supporters are first and foremost fellow human beings.


Amen to that.

[CraigHibee]

Rest in peace, the guy died doing something he loved doing which was watching his team play, condolences to his family and friends

[Itsnoteasy]

R.I.P .
Reminds me so much of my late father who was 79.Flashbacks of him coming back fi Dingwall at 2 in the morning, getting dropped of @ Haymarket by supporters bus then walking home to Gorgie. Football is their life & will do all they can to follow their team.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Jeezo …. I sometimes look out the window on the day of a game, see the wind and pouring rain and think 'I'm getting too bloody auld for this' and I'm only 59. Turns out I'm just a whipper snapper.

At the end of the day we are rivals, but we are also brought together by a common bond no matter who we support and that's a passion for the beautiful game which drags us out of the house in all conditions to support the teams we love ….. unless you are one of us you wont understand it, I have two ex wives and a current partner who are proof of that :greengrin

RIP to a true fitba fan and condolences to your family and friends.

[Sprouleflyer]

Jeezo …. I sometimes look out the window on the day of a game, see the wind and pouring rain and think 'I'm getting too bloody auld for this' and I'm only 59. Turns out I'm just a whipper snapper.

At the end of the day we are rivals, but we are also brought together by a common bond no matter who we support and that's a passion for the beautiful game which drags us out of the house in all conditions to support the teams we love ….. unless you are one of us you wont understand it, I have two ex wives and a current partner who are proof of that :greengrin

RIP to a true fitba fan and condolences to your family and friends.

Oi! Working your way through the female population there buddy, and you are only 59! :wink:

On a serious note, RIP to a great fan, hope i'm kicking around at 89 and watching Hibs lift their 15th Scottish Cup.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Oi! Working your way through the female population there buddy, and you are only 59! :wink:

On a serious note, RIP to a great fan, hope i'm kicking around at 89 and watching Hibs lift their 15th Scottish Cup.

To be fair I was widowed the first time, so 'ex' was a bit misleading ….. Got the full set mate, widowed, divorced and long term partner, that's enough for me I think. The female population is safe for the foreseeable future :greengrin

[CMurdoch]

To be fair I was widowed the first time, so 'ex' was a bit misleading ….. Got the full set mate, widowed, divorced and long term partner, that's enough for me I think. The female population is safe for the foreseeable future :greengrin

That's a hat-rick McNulty doesn't want! :wink:

[Weststandwanab]

My sincere condolences to the sons, family and friends of the man who died at Tynecastle before last nights game.
I don't know the man but he was at last nights game at the age of 85 despite the horrendous weather.
A great football man who saw his first Hearts game at the age 5 in 1939.

Despite his great grief one of his sons also thanked Paramedics, St Andrews Ambulance Staff, Stewards and members of the public who came to his fathers assistance and tried desperately to revive him. True class.

Peace and Love from another football supporter across the city.

Great Post!

I knew the man in question and learned of his death by e mail but I had not realised he was attending the match.

He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.

He always listened to, and thereafter considered, everyone's opinion particularly about football.

He lived a full and active life and looked nowhere near his age.

Although I have not seen him for a while I was lucky enough to have enjoyed his company for a few decades.

He was one of the few Jambos that I know where genuinely pleased for Hibs Supporters when that monkey went.

Condolences to all his family.

R.I.P.

[worcesterhibby]

Well done on the OP. Condolences to his family and friends. You have to respect someone who showed so much commitment to supporting the club he loved.

[Bostonhibby]

Football fans are a bit poorer with this man's passing.

RIP.

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[CMurdoch]

Great Post!

I knew the man in question and learned of his death by e mail but I had not realised he was attending the match.

He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.

He always listened to, and thereafter considered, everyone's opinion particularly about football.

He lived a full and active life and looked nowhere near his age.

Although I have not seen him for a while I was lucky enough to have enjoyed his company for a few decades.

He was one of the few Jambos that I know where genuinely pleased for Hibs Supporters when that monkey went.

Condolences to all his family.

R.I.P.

Thanks for giving us more information. Sounds a great guy.

When i read about his passing it touched my heart that he had supported his team for 80 years and even at his advanced age braved horrendous weather to watch his team. I know men half his age with less fortitude.

[FranckSuzy]

Football fans are a bit poorer with this man's passing.

RIP.

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Well said, K :aok:

[One Day]

Great Post!

I knew the man in question and learned of his death by e mail but I had not realised he was attending the match.

He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.

He always listened to, and thereafter considered, everyone's opinion particularly about football.

He lived a full and active life and looked nowhere near his age.

Although I have not seen him for a while I was lucky enough to have enjoyed his company for a few decades.

He was one of the few Jambos that I know where genuinely pleased for Hibs Supporters when that monkey went.

Condolences to all his family.

R.I.P.

Sounds like he was a realy nice guy

[Weststandwanab]

Sounds like he was a realy nice guy

He was indeed.

His funeral is Wednesday 27h March at Warriston Crematorium at 11 a.m.

There will probably be a big turn out due to his popularity and the circumstances.

R.I.P.

[HibbySpurs]

Sounds like a man who followed his team through thick and thin, for the good times and the bad times.

Sad to hear of his passing and condolences to his family and to hearts who have evidently lost one of their true supporters.

RIP.