Alan Anderson RIP

[CropleyWasGod]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/sport/football/60586531.amp

[gbhibby]

Was a player I would have liked to have seen in a Hibs Strip.
RIP

[Bobo]

Sad news, RIP, he was a good servant to Hearts.

I remember his sports shop on Gorgie Road, just along from White Park, I used to go in there as a kid.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Was a player I would have liked to have seen in a Hibs Jersey.
RIP


Yes indeed. Rumours were around then too;_)

Hearts spine of Cruickshank,Anderson and Ford in Hibs jerseys !

Very much admired by other teams fans .
Wonderful player and servant to Hearts.

Condolences

RIP Alan Anderson

[Jonnyboy]

Was a good player. Am I right in thinking he owned a pub in Infirmary Street (or near by) called The Pivot?

RIP big fella

[eastterrace]

Was a good player. Am I right in thinking he owned a pub in Infirmary Street (or near by) called The Pivot?

RIP big fellayes he did have the pivot. Also he was a decent centre half but in a poor hearts team mostly over his career. RIP

[Bostonhibby]

Decent centre half, and good servant to the Hearts.

RIP

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[BILLYHIBS]

Interested to read that his full name was Arthur Alan Duncan Anderson and that even although he was a Leither he supported Hearts and was a tremendous servant to them playing 200 of his 352 games as Captain

RIP Big Man

Sincerest deepest condolences to family and friends

[JimBHibees]

Very much a Hearts stalwart back in the day. Great servant to the club. RIP.

[CropleyWasGod]

Was a good player. Am I right in thinking he owned a pub in Infirmary Street (or near by) called The Pivot?

RIP big fella

Yep. Now the Royal Oak. Sold it to a Jambo pal of mine.

IIRC also had the Wheatsheaf and another one on Preston Street.

[WoreTheGreen]

Yep. Now the Royal Oak. Sold it to a Jambo pal of mine.

IIRC also had the Wheatsheaf and another one on Preston Street.

The Falcon

[CropleyWasGod]

The Falcon

Is that what Drouthy Neebors used to be?

[ancient hibee]

H
Interested to read that his full name was Arthur Alan Duncan Anderson and that even although he was a Leither he supported Hearts and was a tremendous servant to them playing 200 of his 352 games as Captain

RIP Big Man

Sincerest deepest condolences to family and friends

Came from Pitt Street in Leith.

[He's here!]

Too young to have seen him play but I remember the name from when I was kid.

Did he play in the 7-0 game?

[JimBHibees]

Too young to have seen him play but I remember the name from when I was kid.

Did he play in the 7-0 game?

Pretty sure he did.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Interested to read that his full name was Arthur Alan Duncan Anderson and that even although he was a Leither he supported Hearts and was a tremendous servant to them playing 200 of his 352 games as Captain

RIP Big Man

Sincerest deepest condolences to family and friends


Yes Billy ,I too noticed his other forenames.

Flyer Anderson ! Nijinsky Anderson !

I mind after the seven zero game,somebody saying, "Alan Anderson is a Hibby"
To which someone piped up "The whole Hearts team that day are now Hibby's"
But most certainly Hibs fans back then,me included, would have loved Alan to play for us .


RIP

[CropleyWasGod]

Pretty sure he did.

:agree:

https://www.londonhearts.com/scores/games/197301011.html

[O'Rourke3]

RIP Alan Anderson. Seemed to be a fixture in the Hearts team when I started going to games


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[WoreTheGreen]

Is that what Drouthy Neebors used to be?

Yeah and he hated being reminded of the 0-7 but took it in good spirit.
He was struggling with Alzheimer’s in his later life

[WoreTheGreen]

Pretty sure he did.

He did as did J Jefferies

[SON OF PADDY]

Yeah and he hated being reminded of the 0-7 but took it in good spirit.
He was struggling with Alzheimer’s in his later life


His Daughter is a friend of my wife, it's been a very difficult time for the family these past few years.
RIP Alan

[brog]

Too young to have seen him play but I remember the name from when I was kid.

Did he play in the 7-0 game?

You can see him desperately chasing and failing to catch King Pat for our 6th. Good guy who played at a time when both teams were full of local boys and supporters of their team.

[ancient hibee]

He had a good career -Falkirk,Sc thorpe ,Millwall and then Hearts. That Hearts team had only lost 4 goals in the league at Tynecastle until the 7-0.

[Jim44]

I lived in Pitt Street when I was young, I’m sure he lived round the corner in Trafalgar Lane. RIP Alan

[A Hi-Bee]

Condolences, Alan was a good big player for them for many years.

[Iggy Pope]

That era we had our own Paddy and with Alan Anderson, John Grieg and Billy McNeill every side seemed to have their leader.
RIP.

[Iggy Pope]

The Falcon

Think it’s the Royal Oak mate. Infirmary Street.

[kaimendhibs]

RIP Alan

[WoreTheGreen]

Think it’s the Royal Oak mate. Infirmary Street.

Royal Oak was renamed the pivot the falcon was at the bottom of west Preston st . I should know was in there the day after my daughters birth also the day the
The first derby after the Mercer takeover bid hospital or game .
Game it was

[JohnMcM]

He was a good player for them, and by all accounts a good old fashioned down to earth guy.

[Iggy Pope]

Royal Oak was renamed the pivot the falcon was at the bottom of west Preston st . I should know was in there the day after my daughters birth also the day the
The first derby after the Mercer takeover bid hospital or game .
Game it was

Don’t know anything about The Falcon not sure what started that, I never mentioned it, we are clearly in different streets.. I was parked outside the Pivot yesterday on Infirmary Street and it said Royal Oak above the door. I reckon that’s what it’s called.

Here you go...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Oak,_Edinburgh


Anyway, back to Alan Anderson.....

[WoreTheGreen]

Don’t know anything about The Falcon not sure what started that, I never mentioned it, we are clearly in different streets.. I was parked outside the Pivot yesterday on Infirmary Street and it said Royal Oak above the door. I reckon that’s what it’s called.

Here you go...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Oak,_Edinburgh


Anyway, back to Alan Anderson.....

Went from oak to pivot back to oak but does it really matter Mon the Hibs

[andudare2]

Is that what Drouthy Neebors used to be?certainly was ,he had both Pivot and Falcon,think he also had Wheatsheaf at one time as well.

[Lago]

That era we had our own Paddy and with Alan Anderson, John Grieg and Billy McNeill every side seemed to have their leader.
RIP.
I really loved watching football in those days, maybe because I'm older it doesn't have the same appeal now.
Condolences to the Anderson family.

[Crunchie]

Interested to read that his full name was Arthur Alan Duncan Anderson and that even although he was a Leither he supported Hearts and was a tremendous servant to them playing 200 of his 352 games as Captain

RIP Big Man

Sincerest deepest condolences to family and friends

Hear Hear, RIP AA.

[Ray_]

His Daughter is a friend of my wife, it's been a very difficult time for the family these past few years.
RIP Alan

Sorry to hear that the family have had a difficult time.

Hearts had a really good team, playing good football in Alan's era and I'd often go with my late pal when Hibs weren't playing, [although Hibs were exceptional for much of that time]. While, almost every season, Hibs played in European competitions, Hearts [amongst others] did Scottish football proud with their exploits in the then popular, Texaco Cup.

I miss the friendly rivalry of that era and being able to go with a pal to watch "the other" Edinburgh team, there was still the same mad desire to gain bragging rights, but not with the intense hatred of today.

R.I.P to a good man and a Hearts legend.

[JimBHibees]

Sorry to hear that the family have had a difficult time.

Hearts had a really good team, playing good football in Alan's era and I'd often go with my late pal when Hibs weren't playing, [although Hibs were exceptional for much of that time]. While, almost every season, Hibs played in European competitions, Hearts [amongst others] did Scottish football proud with their exploits in the then popular, Texaco Cup.

I miss the friendly rivalry of that era and being able to go with a pal to watch "the other" Edinburgh team, there was still the same mad desire to gain bragging rights, but not with the intense hatred of today.

R.I.P to a good man and a Hearts legend.

Well said couldn't agree more.

[bod]

I can remember him from the fitba cards in the herts style ajax top

[DanishJohn]

I thought I would just share a little bit on Alan Anderson.

The pub that Alan owned on Infirmary Street was called the Pivot. I knew Hearts guys that travelled on the Hearts bus that left from there.
My auntie for a while was the early morning cleaner and I always remember her saying he was a gentleman.
If you go on google and type in Alan Anderson Hearts FC go into images. There is a nice photo of Alan behind the bar of the pivot and he is serving Eddie Thompson (his central defence partner) and Willie Woodburn (ex Rangers centre half from the 50's and Edinburgh man). Sorry I am a dinosaur so don't know how to lodge it here.
Can you spot Lawrie Reilly in the mural?

As the years went on and things changed. I don't know when the Pivot became the Oak. I do know a property next door became a pub called Stiffs and was owned by Kenny McLean.

Back in the 70's I used to drink in a pub called The Grange Tavern AKA Kellys. Owned by another great Hibs man Denis Kelly. This boozer was just round the corner from Longmore Hospital at Salisbury place.
Again years marched on and then one time in the 90's (I think) I popped in and it was then owned by Alan Anderson. I got to know him really well and he treated you not just as a customer but as a friend. He was very generous with his time. He told me great stories from playing for the Hearts. Told me about being a Leith laddie and being brought up as a Hearts fan by his dad. I'm smiling now thinking about what he told me about the 7 nil game. When the Hearts players trudged into the dressing room at half time Alan says he knew they (Hearts) were being massacred tactically. He was looking for words of wisdom from Bobby Seith. They were all told to gather round and listen carefully.
Alan's face then screwed up a bit at this point......."All he told us to do was to go out there and keep oor heids up!"

I remember one time we were talking about when he owned the Pivot. I mentioned how my auntie was his early morning cleaner. He then said " Was that wee Cathy ?"
I was blown away how he could remember her but he went on to say he knew she was a widow and he always tried to help her out. A kind hearted man.

When HSL were organising an event to honour Pat Stanton at ER all of the Tornadoes team were invited and they all came. It was also felt it would be nice if a few of Pat's opponents from back in the day were also invited. Contact was made through Alan's wife if it would be possible for Alan to attend. She explained about his health issues but thought it would be lovely if he could attend. She was so touched by what HSL did for Alan. On the day itself you could see the effects of the horrible illness. However it was a great day and Alan was cherished as a member from everyone's football past. Alan didn't say very much but when the stories started about the 7 nil game he just pipped up and said "Aye Right"

I once read that Evertonians used to think that Brian Labone (centre half) was a Corinthian in stature. Alan Anderson was the same and then some!

I don't know any details about a funeral but I would hope that the HSL guys and the Hibs remember a great foe and a great man.

I hope some of the Sunshine on Leith shines on one of Leith's finest.

[JimBHibees]

I thought I would just share a little bit on Alan Anderson.

The pub that Alan owned on Infirmary Street was called the Pivot. I knew Hearts guys that travelled on the Hearts bus that left from there.
My auntie for a while was the early morning cleaner and I always remember her saying he was a gentleman.
If you go on google and type in Alan Anderson Hearts FC go into images. There is a nice photo of Alan behind the bar of the pivot and he is serving Eddie Thompson (his central defence partner) and Willie Woodburn (ex Rangers centre half from the 50's and Edinburgh man). Sorry I am a dinosaur so don't know how to lodge it here.
Can you spot Lawrie Reilly in the mural?

As the years went on and things changed. I don't know when the Pivot became the Oak. I do know a property next door became a pub called Stiffs and was owned by Kenny McLean.

Back in the 70's I used to drink in a pub called The Grange Tavern AKA Kellys. Owned by another great Hibs man Denis Kelly. This boozer was just round the corner from Longmore Hospital at Salisbury place.
Again years marched on and then one time in the 90's (I think) I popped in and it was then owned by Alan Anderson. I got to know him really well and he treated you not just as a customer but as a friend. He was very generous with his time. He told me great stories from playing for the Hearts. Told me about being a Leith laddie and being brought up as a Hearts fan by his dad. I'm smiling now thinking about what he told me about the 7 nil game. When the Hearts players trudged into the dressing room at half time Alan says he knew they (Hearts) were being massacred tactically. He was looking for words of wisdom from Bobby Seith. They were all told to gather round and listen carefully.
Alan's face then screwed up a bit at this point......."All he told us to do was to go out there and keep oor heids up!"

I remember one time we were talking about when he owned the Pivot. I mentioned how my auntie was his early morning cleaner. He then said " Was that wee Cathy ?"
I was blown away how he could remember her but he went on to say he knew she was a widow and he always tried to help her out. A kind hearted man.

When HSL were organising an event to honour Pat Stanton at ER all of the Tornadoes team were invited and they all came. It was also felt it would be nice if a few of Pat's opponents from back in the day were also invited. Contact was made through Alan's wife if it would be possible for Alan to attend. She explained about his health issues but thought it would be lovely if he could attend. She was so touched by what HSL did for Alan. On the day itself you could see the effects of the horrible illness. However it was a great day and Alan was cherished as a member from everyone's football past. Alan didn't say very much but when the stories started about the 7 nil game he just pipped up and said "Aye Right"

I once read that Evertonians used to think that Brian Labone (centre half) was a Corinthian in stature. Alan Anderson was the same and then some!

I don't know any details about a funeral but I would hope that the HSL guys and the Hibs remember a great foe and a great man.

I hope some of the Sunshine on Leith shines on one of Leith's finest.

Brilliant post thanks for sharing. Shows the character of the man. RIP

[BILLYHIBS]

I thought I would just share a little bit on Alan Anderson.

The pub that Alan owned on Infirmary Street was called the Pivot. I knew Hearts guys that travelled on the Hearts bus that left from there.
My auntie for a while was the early morning cleaner and I always remember her saying he was a gentleman.
If you go on google and type in Alan Anderson Hearts FC go into images. There is a nice photo of Alan behind the bar of the pivot and he is serving Eddie Thompson (his central defence partner) and Willie Woodburn (ex Rangers centre half from the 50's and Edinburgh man). Sorry I am a dinosaur so don't know how to lodge it here.
Can you spot Lawrie Reilly in the mural?

As the years went on and things changed. I don't know when the Pivot became the Oak. I do know a property next door became a pub called Stiffs and was owned by Kenny McLean.

Back in the 70's I used to drink in a pub called The Grange Tavern AKA Kellys. Owned by another great Hibs man Denis Kelly. This boozer was just round the corner from Longmore Hospital at Salisbury place.
Again years marched on and then one time in the 90's (I think) I popped in and it was then owned by Alan Anderson. I got to know him really well and he treated you not just as a customer but as a friend. He was very generous with his time. He told me great stories from playing for the Hearts. Told me about being a Leith laddie and being brought up as a Hearts fan by his dad. I'm smiling now thinking about what he told me about the 7 nil game. When the Hearts players trudged into the dressing room at half time Alan says he knew they (Hearts) were being massacred tactically. He was looking for words of wisdom from Bobby Seith. They were all told to gather round and listen carefully.
Alan's face then screwed up a bit at this point......."All he told us to do was to go out there and keep oor heids up!"

I remember one time we were talking about when he owned the Pivot. I mentioned how my auntie was his early morning cleaner. He then said " Was that wee Cathy ?"
I was blown away how he could remember her but he went on to say he knew she was a widow and he always tried to help her out. A kind hearted man.

When HSL were organising an event to honour Pat Stanton at ER all of the Tornadoes team were invited and they all came. It was also felt it would be nice if a few of Pat's opponents from back in the day were also invited. Contact was made through Alan's wife if it would be possible for Alan to attend. She explained about his health issues but thought it would be lovely if he could attend. She was so touched by what HSL did for Alan. On the day itself you could see the effects of the horrible illness. However it was a great day and Alan was cherished as a member from everyone's football past. Alan didn't say very much but when the stories started about the 7 nil game he just pipped up and said "Aye Right"

I once read that Evertonians used to think that Brian Labone (centre half) was a Corinthian in stature. Alan Anderson was the same and then some!

I don't know any details about a funeral but I would hope that the HSL guys and the Hibs remember a great foe and a great man.

I hope some of the Sunshine on Leith shines on one of Leith's finest.

:top marks

Brilliant tribute

[gbhibby]

I thought I would just share a little bit on Alan Anderson.

The pub that Alan owned on Infirmary Street was called the Pivot. I knew Hearts guys that travelled on the Hearts bus that left from there.
My auntie for a while was the early morning cleaner and I always remember her saying he was a gentleman.
If you go on google and type in Alan Anderson Hearts FC go into images. There is a nice photo of Alan behind the bar of the pivot and he is serving Eddie Thompson (his central defence partner) and Willie Woodburn (ex Rangers centre half from the 50's and Edinburgh man). Sorry I am a dinosaur so don't know how to lodge it here.
Can you spot Lawrie Reilly in the mural?

As the years went on and things changed. I don't know when the Pivot became the Oak. I do know a property next door became a pub called Stiffs and was owned by Kenny McLean.

Back in the 70's I used to drink in a pub called The Grange Tavern AKA Kellys. Owned by another great Hibs man Denis Kelly. This boozer was just round the corner from Longmore Hospital at Salisbury place.
Again years marched on and then one time in the 90's (I think) I popped in and it was then owned by Alan Anderson. I got to know him really well and he treated you not just as a customer but as a friend. He was very generous with his time. He told me great stories from playing for the Hearts. Told me about being a Leith laddie and being brought up as a Hearts fan by his dad. I'm smiling now thinking about what he told me about the 7 nil game. When the Hearts players trudged into the dressing room at half time Alan says he knew they (Hearts) were being massacred tactically. He was looking for words of wisdom from Bobby Seith. They were all told to gather round and listen carefully.
Alan's face then screwed up a bit at this point......."All he told us to do was to go out there and keep oor heids up!"

I remember one time we were talking about when he owned the Pivot. I mentioned how my auntie was his early morning cleaner. He then said " Was that wee Cathy ?"
I was blown away how he could remember her but he went on to say he knew she was a widow and he always tried to help her out. A kind hearted man.

When HSL were organising an event to honour Pat Stanton at ER all of the Tornadoes team were invited and they all came. It was also felt it would be nice if a few of Pat's opponents from back in the day were also invited. Contact was made through Alan's wife if it would be possible for Alan to attend. She explained about his health issues but thought it would be lovely if he could attend. She was so touched by what HSL did for Alan. On the day itself you could see the effects of the horrible illness. However it was a great day and Alan was cherished as a member from everyone's football past. Alan didn't say very much but when the stories started about the 7 nil game he just pipped up and said "Aye Right"

I once read that Evertonians used to think that Brian Labone (centre half) was a Corinthian in stature. Alan Anderson was the same and then some!

I don't know any details about a funeral but I would hope that the HSL guys and the Hibs remember a great foe and a great man.

I hope some of the Sunshine on Leith shines on one of Leith's finest.
👏👏

[leith lynx]

Brilliant post thanks for sharing. Shows the character of the man. RIP

Yes, well done Danishjohn. Alan Anderson, a good Leither RIP.

[One Day]

I thought I would just share a little bit on Alan Anderson.

The pub that Alan owned on Infirmary Street was called the Pivot. I knew Hearts guys that travelled on the Hearts bus that left from there.
My auntie for a while was the early morning cleaner and I always remember her saying he was a gentleman.
If you go on google and type in Alan Anderson Hearts FC go into images. There is a nice photo of Alan behind the bar of the pivot and he is serving Eddie Thompson (his central defence partner) and Willie Woodburn (ex Rangers centre half from the 50's and Edinburgh man). Sorry I am a dinosaur so don't know how to lodge it here.
Can you spot Lawrie Reilly in the mural?

As the years went on and things changed. I don't know when the Pivot became the Oak. I do know a property next door became a pub called Stiffs and was owned by Kenny McLean.

Back in the 70's I used to drink in a pub called The Grange Tavern AKA Kellys. Owned by another great Hibs man Denis Kelly. This boozer was just round the corner from Longmore Hospital at Salisbury place.
Again years marched on and then one time in the 90's (I think) I popped in and it was then owned by Alan Anderson. I got to know him really well and he treated you not just as a customer but as a friend. He was very generous with his time. He told me great stories from playing for the Hearts. Told me about being a Leith laddie and being brought up as a Hearts fan by his dad. I'm smiling now thinking about what he told me about the 7 nil game. When the Hearts players trudged into the dressing room at half time Alan says he knew they (Hearts) were being massacred tactically. He was looking for words of wisdom from Bobby Seith. They were all told to gather round and listen carefully.
Alan's face then screwed up a bit at this point......."All he told us to do was to go out there and keep oor heids up!"

I remember one time we were talking about when he owned the Pivot. I mentioned how my auntie was his early morning cleaner. He then said " Was that wee Cathy ?"
I was blown away how he could remember her but he went on to say he knew she was a widow and he always tried to help her out. A kind hearted man.

When HSL were organising an event to honour Pat Stanton at ER all of the Tornadoes team were invited and they all came. It was also felt it would be nice if a few of Pat's opponents from back in the day were also invited. Contact was made through Alan's wife if it would be possible for Alan to attend. She explained about his health issues but thought it would be lovely if he could attend. She was so touched by what HSL did for Alan. On the day itself you could see the effects of the horrible illness. However it was a great day and Alan was cherished as a member from everyone's football past. Alan didn't say very much but when the stories started about the 7 nil game he just pipped up and said "Aye Right"

I once read that Evertonians used to think that Brian Labone (centre half) was a Corinthian in stature. Alan Anderson was the same and then some!

I don't know any details about a funeral but I would hope that the HSL guys and the Hibs remember a great foe and a great man.

I hope some of the Sunshine on Leith shines on one of Leith's finest.

Great post, I love reading these stories. You cant beat a bit nostalgia

[Billy Whizz]

I thought I would just share a little bit on Alan Anderson.

The pub that Alan owned on Infirmary Street was called the Pivot. I knew Hearts guys that travelled on the Hearts bus that left from there.
My auntie for a while was the early morning cleaner and I always remember her saying he was a gentleman.
If you go on google and type in Alan Anderson Hearts FC go into images. There is a nice photo of Alan behind the bar of the pivot and he is serving Eddie Thompson (his central defence partner) and Willie Woodburn (ex Rangers centre half from the 50's and Edinburgh man). Sorry I am a dinosaur so don't know how to lodge it here.
Can you spot Lawrie Reilly in the mural?

As the years went on and things changed. I don't know when the Pivot became the Oak. I do know a property next door became a pub called Stiffs and was owned by Kenny McLean.

Back in the 70's I used to drink in a pub called The Grange Tavern AKA Kellys. Owned by another great Hibs man Denis Kelly. This boozer was just round the corner from Longmore Hospital at Salisbury place.
Again years marched on and then one time in the 90's (I think) I popped in and it was then owned by Alan Anderson. I got to know him really well and he treated you not just as a customer but as a friend. He was very generous with his time. He told me great stories from playing for the Hearts. Told me about being a Leith laddie and being brought up as a Hearts fan by his dad. I'm smiling now thinking about what he told me about the 7 nil game. When the Hearts players trudged into the dressing room at half time Alan says he knew they (Hearts) were being massacred tactically. He was looking for words of wisdom from Bobby Seith. They were all told to gather round and listen carefully.
Alan's face then screwed up a bit at this point......."All he told us to do was to go out there and keep oor heids up!"

I remember one time we were talking about when he owned the Pivot. I mentioned how my auntie was his early morning cleaner. He then said " Was that wee Cathy ?"
I was blown away how he could remember her but he went on to say he knew she was a widow and he always tried to help her out. A kind hearted man.

When HSL were organising an event to honour Pat Stanton at ER all of the Tornadoes team were invited and they all came. It was also felt it would be nice if a few of Pat's opponents from back in the day were also invited. Contact was made through Alan's wife if it would be possible for Alan to attend. She explained about his health issues but thought it would be lovely if he could attend. She was so touched by what HSL did for Alan. On the day itself you could see the effects of the horrible illness. However it was a great day and Alan was cherished as a member from everyone's football past. Alan didn't say very much but when the stories started about the 7 nil game he just pipped up and said "Aye Right"

I once read that Evertonians used to think that Brian Labone (centre half) was a Corinthian in stature. Alan Anderson was the same and then some!

I don't know any details about a funeral but I would hope that the HSL guys and the Hibs remember a great foe and a great man.

I hope some of the Sunshine on Leith shines on one of Leith's finest.

Seemed a lovely man
You should write a book with some of the memories you have

[Radium]

I thought I would just share a little bit on Alan Anderson.

The pub that Alan owned on Infirmary Street was called the Pivot. I knew Hearts guys that travelled on the Hearts bus that left from there.
My auntie for a while was the early morning cleaner and I always remember her saying he was a gentleman.
If you go on google and type in Alan Anderson Hearts FC go into images. There is a nice photo of Alan behind the bar of the pivot and he is serving Eddie Thompson (his central defence partner) and Willie Woodburn (ex Rangers centre half from the 50's and Edinburgh man). Sorry I am a dinosaur so don't know how to lodge it here.
Can you spot Lawrie Reilly in the mural?

As the years went on and things changed. I don't know when the Pivot became the Oak. I do know a property next door became a pub called Stiffs and was owned by Kenny McLean.

Back in the 70's I used to drink in a pub called The Grange Tavern AKA Kellys. Owned by another great Hibs man Denis Kelly. This boozer was just round the corner from Longmore Hospital at Salisbury place.
Again years marched on and then one time in the 90's (I think) I popped in and it was then owned by Alan Anderson. I got to know him really well and he treated you not just as a customer but as a friend. He was very generous with his time. He told me great stories from playing for the Hearts. Told me about being a Leith laddie and being brought up as a Hearts fan by his dad. I'm smiling now thinking about what he told me about the 7 nil game. When the Hearts players trudged into the dressing room at half time Alan says he knew they (Hearts) were being massacred tactically. He was looking for words of wisdom from Bobby Seith. They were all told to gather round and listen carefully.
Alan's face then screwed up a bit at this point......."All he told us to do was to go out there and keep oor heids up!"

I remember one time we were talking about when he owned the Pivot. I mentioned how my auntie was his early morning cleaner. He then said " Was that wee Cathy ?"
I was blown away how he could remember her but he went on to say he knew she was a widow and he always tried to help her out. A kind hearted man.

When HSL were organising an event to honour Pat Stanton at ER all of the Tornadoes team were invited and they all came. It was also felt it would be nice if a few of Pat's opponents from back in the day were also invited. Contact was made through Alan's wife if it would be possible for Alan to attend. She explained about his health issues but thought it would be lovely if he could attend. She was so touched by what HSL did for Alan. On the day itself you could see the effects of the horrible illness. However it was a great day and Alan was cherished as a member from everyone's football past. Alan didn't say very much but when the stories started about the 7 nil game he just pipped up and said "Aye Right"

I once read that Evertonians used to think that Brian Labone (centre half) was a Corinthian in stature. Alan Anderson was the same and then some!

I don't know any details about a funeral but I would hope that the HSL guys and the Hibs remember a great foe and a great man.

I hope some of the Sunshine on Leith shines on one of Leith's finest.

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[7Hero]

Alan was an outspoken critic of the old firm and stood up for Edinburgh football, a fantastic player and man... I was lucky to know Alan and the family a great loss...

Details on the funeral...

https://announcements.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/person/alan-anderson/ef5b78a5-86dd-43fc-aa67-34e3cfbc541c?notice=bbeb0821-4c3a-4b44-a1f8-f69bbdbfcf2a

[Crunchie]

Sorry to hear that the family have had a difficult time.

Hearts had a really good team, playing good football in Alan's era and I'd often go with my late pal when Hibs weren't playing, [although Hibs were exceptional for much of that time]. While, almost every season, Hibs played in European competitions, Hearts [amongst others] did Scottish football proud with their exploits in the then popular, Texaco Cup.

I miss the friendly rivalry of that era and being able to go with a pal to watch "the other" Edinburgh team, there was still the same mad desire to gain bragging rights, but not with the intense hatred of today.

R.I.P to a good man and a Hearts legend.
Great post mate :aok: back in the day when you could go the games with your pals no matter who they supported.