SDG Testimonial

[Hibernian Verse]

Does anyone know if a programme is being produced?

[BILLYHIBS]

Does anyone know if a programme is being produced?

There is one being produced by the Testimonial Committee and will be on sale around the ground before kick off

The Programme Shop will be closed tomorrow

[Broken Gnome]

Got my three, ticket choice map wasn't a nice sight. Worse than I expected.

[CB Hibs 68]

Not got a ticket yet but I will be there tomorrow.Hope there are loads like me .

[S4uzee]

How’s the crowd looking now?

[B.H.F.C]

How’s the crowd looking now?

Crap. Really, really hope there are a lot of folk just planning on buying on the day so that it ends up respectable.

[matty_f]

I get that testimonials divide attention and some folk wouldn't dream of attending a run of the mill one, but I can't get on board at all questioning whether he deserves one.

It wasn't just the goal, his last ten minutes were near superhuman. If you want to make it about more than just that day, he's stepped in as manager to hold it together through countless shambles, captained us, scored several key goals...

We're also nitpicking over one year, as summer 2024 will mark ten years at the club. He retired without a proper send off as well, and never got one last ovation.

Folk probably right say the cup final has been and gone, but this marks a good last chance to draw a line under the whole thing bar the future 10/25 year anniversaries and what not. Any Hibs legend deserves a testimonial, and I really can't see why David Gray of all people would be begrudged one.

Spot on.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Crap. Really, really hope there are a lot of folk just planning on buying on the day so that it ends up respectable.

Hibs fans just don't support these sort of kick-abouts in the way some other club's fans do, it must be very disheartening to those organising & participating. Somebody so significant in the club's history should be honoured with a packed stadium, but it was never happening.

[Ringothedog]

How’s the crowd looking now?

I would say about 4000 including hospitality which is sold out. Hopefully get about 6-7000 as a nice day and the tickets are cheap

[Jones28]

We’re taking the wee ones today - we will have a backpack with us with water bottles and snacks, I’m guessing they’re not going to take anything off us?

[B.H.F.C]

Hibs fans just don't support these sort of kick-abouts in the way some other club's fans do, it must be very disheartening to those organising & participating. Somebody so significant in the club's history should be honoured with a packed stadium, but it was never happening.

Agree to a point but I don’t think the lack of a packed stadium is just down to fans, it’s the organisation as well which has been pretty crap IMO. Timing is poor with it being during holidays and the game itself holds little appeal. For all it’s only a tenner for a ticket it’s the same week as tickets for Hampden and a home game against Celtic went on sale. It’s not been pushed much either, there will be people out there not even realising it’s on. I’d still have expected/hoped there would have been more and I think it’s really disappointing with who it’s for that it’s looking like a poor attendance.

[Hibby Gav]

Good morning Hibbies!

a beautiful day for a fun game of footy paying respects to a man that gave me my best day ever in over 50 years of going to watch the Hibs….can’t wait !

please come to Easter road if you can :agree:

:thumbsup::flag::thumbsup::flag::thumbsup:

[Brightside]

Hibs fans just don't support these sort of kick-abouts in the way some other club's fans do, it must be very disheartening to those organising & participating. Somebody so significant in the club's history should be honoured with a packed stadium, but it was never happening.

Very unfair.

[easty]

Hibs fans just don't support these sort of kick-abouts in the way some other club's fans do, it must be very disheartening to those organising & participating. Somebody so significant in the club's history should be honoured with a packed stadium, but it was never happening.

Do other clubs sell these kind of games out? Im not convinced they do.

[marinello59]

If this was the Hibs first team against an official Manchesrer United Team then we would have been looking at over 10000. It still wouldn’t have sold out. If we have 5000 or more there today that’s actually pretty decent.
I am really looking forward to it. I’m not expecting to see anything close to a serious game but being able to see some of the cup final team playing again makes the journey more than worth while.

[Broken Gnome]

Do other clubs sell these kind of games out? Im not convinced they do.

I can't think of many Hearts/Aberdeen comparisons, which I guess is the only ones that we can be judged against.

Rangers and Celtic tend to fall over themselves to attend legends game or anything remotely linked to either club, but they're mental.

[Allant1981]

Do other clubs sell these kind of games out? Im not convinced they do.

Sure Gary locke at hearts testimonial only got about 6000

[EHZERO7]

Does anyone know if a programme is being produced?

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[JimBHibees]

Sure Gary locke at hearts testimonial only got about 6000

Think medals Mackay got abt 3k against a decent Everton team

[Roxyhibee]

Couldn’t think of a better way of showing my appreciation to the man who scored the most important goal in our clubs history than going along to his testimonial game at our hallowed ground in the sunshine to have a good day out and re live that glorious day.

I really hope the weather at least encourages a higher attendance and there are more than just 4 - 5,000 today.

[JammyDoidger]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

[Iain G]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

Did you miss the winking smiley off the end of that?

And will there be chips?

[easty]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

Embarrassing post. “Hang your head in shame”…good one.

Just you stick on your “I’m a better fan than you” badge and go enjoy yourself.

[Scouse Hibee]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

Deary me.

[Itsnoteasy]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

Yer talking p15h. Yer forgetting he was working that day, that is what he was paid to do.

[supermcginn]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

But weird getting so worked up about folk you don't know or have never met and how they choose to spend their spare time.

[Allant1981]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

Yip imagine if he hadn't bothered doing his well paid job! Pish post. There's a lot more to life than a football match despite how popular he is. I know quite a few that aren't going that have spent multiple thousands of pounds watching hibs, home and abroad

[JammyDoidger]

But weird getting so worked up about folk you don't know or have never met and how they choose to spend their spare time.

It just doesn't look very good, that man scored the most important goal in our clubs history and we can't even be bothered to go along and thank him for his services at a tenner. Christ what does a player need to do to get a decent testimonial from us. That goal alone is worth selling out Easter Road to thank him. Fully aware not everyone will view it this way but that's my view on it.

[Pretty Boy]

We’re taking the wee ones today - we will have a backpack with us with water bottles and snacks, I’m guessing they’re not going to take anything off us?

Backpack and snacks will be fine. Water bottles are officially a no no but if you stick them at the bottom of the bag you will be fine. The searches are little more than a cursory glance at the top of the bag at a competitive game, I doubt it will even be that today.

[Iain G]

It just doesn't look very good, that man scored the most important goal in our clubs history and we can't even be bothered to go along and thank him for his services at a tenner. Christ what does a player need to do to get a decent testimonial from us. That goal alone is worth selling out Easter Road to thank him. Fully aware not everyone will view it this way but that's my view on it.

We should have organised the other David Gray to come along for a half time show of his greatest hits, may have sold a few more tickets.

[Brightside]

It just doesn't look very good, that man scored the most important goal in our clubs history and we can't even be bothered to go along and thank him for his services at a tenner. Christ what does a player need to do to get a decent testimonial from us. That goal alone is worth selling out Easter Road to thank him. Fully aware not everyone will view it this way but that's my view on it.

You spend half your time slating the club on here. Think a bit more about supporting the team every week eh.

[WeeRussell]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

Just when you think someone’s posts can’t get worse.

[BILLYHIBS]

A tribute to SDG from DI Ray Lennox



https://x.com/dgtestimonial/status/1713484676562571652?s=61

[BoomtownHibees]

A tribute to SDG from DI Ray Lennox



https://x.com/dgtestimonial/status/1713484676562571652?s=61

“You deserve it”

Correct

[Hibernian Verse]

There is one being produced by the Testimonial Committee and will be on sale around the ground before kick off

The Programme Shop will be closed tomorrow

Thanks Billy

[The Modfather]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

I’m not going today as I simply don’t want to. David Gray or not, watching what will be played like a friendly isn’t something that appeals to me. Going with my wife and daughter to play crazy golf this afternoon instead. Can’t say it even occurred to me to hang my head in shame.

[Crunchie]

5 of us are going, 4 of which haven't been to a game this season.

That speaks volumes for the man we're going to pay homage to, SDG epitomises the term LEGEND.

He looked down and out at one point and for all the world looked like he'd be going off that famous day, instead he found energy from somewhere and him and Daz drove the team forward from the back and brought us back from the dead. I can't wait to see him in a Hibs strip again.

[SteveHFC]

There is one being produced by the Testimonial Committee and will be on sale around the ground before kick off

The Programme Shop will be closed tomorrow

Didn’t see anyone selling one.

[flash]

We should have organised the other David Gray to come along for a half time show of his greatest hits, may have sold a few more tickets.

More likely several would have been returned.

[Lago]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.
Are you what's called an uber fan, better than all the rest?

[oconnors_strip]

Didn’t see anyone selling one.

Didn’t see anyone either at entrance up to east stand

[LaMotta]

Can you drive up Albion Road today or is it blocked off as usual?

[.Sean.]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.
I was planning on going then I was hit with a bill of nearly 700 quid on Friday for my car to get through its mot, I was then was offered a full shift today at work at double time. Should I have called you first to ask if I was allowed to work instead?

[OstKurve Hibs]

Can you drive up Albion Road today or is it blocked off as usual?


Blocked off

[Keith_M]

So how many tickets have we sold?

A few hundred, or is it more?

[keep the faith]

Aw man! It's dead.

Imagine not coming to this. I'm so surprised.

[OstKurve Hibs]

So how many tickets have we sold?

A few hundred, or is it more?

Looks more, steady stream still comin in, looked decent numbers outside but still hard t tell really

[Gatecrasher]

The East starting to fill up a bit now. Steady stream of folk coming in.

[B.H.F.C]

Aw man! It's dead.

Imagine not coming to this. I'm so surprised.

Yep really disappointing.

[LaMotta]

Blocked off

Ta!

[StockholmHibs]

If your not there and you can be there, hang your head in shame, if Sir David Gray had the same can't be arsed attitude as a lot of our support we would still be waiting on a Scottish cup win.

It's like every game of football. Go if you want to otherwise do something else. Any other mindset is bordering insanity.

[J-C]

It's like every game of football. Go if you want to otherwise do something else. Any other mindset is bordering insanity.

Start of the school October holidays, many folk have family things to do.

[PHeffernan]

I was planning on going then I was hit with a bill of nearly 700 quid on Friday for my car to get through its mot, I was then was offered a full shift today at work at double time. Should I have called you first to ask if I was allowed to work instead?

I feel your pain Sean. Been trying to sort my heap for the last week to avoid said muckle bill.

[Tambo]

Just seen some of the content on Hibs twitter.

I hope the two tickets I donated have a blast and I look forward to the highlights later or tomorrow, updates would be great 👍

Thank you Sir David Gray.

[oconnors_strip]

Who is 44 for united? The team sheet on Twitter doesn’t have numbers

[DaveF]

Who is 44 for united? The team sheet on Twitter doesn’t have numbers

Isn't it Ryan Eckersley (hence the pantomime boos)

[Onion]

Who is 44 for united? The team sheet on Twitter doesn’t have numbers

Don’t know but Whitty, Marv and Scott Brown could get a game for Hibs first team. Great to see them back in a Hibs shirt.

Conrad has lost a bit of weight too.

[oconnors_strip]

Isn't it Ryan Eckersley (hence the pantomime boos)

It’s Adam eckersley, but yes you are right. The boos and the waving was good banter

[California-Hibs]

I thought I heard the game was going to be shown live on YouTube, but that doesn't appear to be the case?

[Onion]

Just under 6000 here. Like watching Hibs in the old days, before the glory hunters latched on 😂

[DaveF]

Don’t know but Whitty, Marv and Scott Brown could get a game for Hibs first team. Great to see them back in a Hibs shirt.

Conrad has lost a bit of weight too.

Fyvie looks in great shape too as does Keatings.

[ChuckNor]

I am stunned with the attitude of our fans to this game. Here is a man that single-handedly gave us the best day of our lives and so many are too stingy or lazy to get off their behinds and attend a day all about this great man, David Gray

There was a bigger buzz for the return of Frank Sauzee, a man who won nothing but a Championship medal and suffered the ignominy of being one of our shortest-serving managers. Since his departure from Hibs, Sauzee has shown the club nothing but contempt. Even his much-vaunted return was cut short, with no update provided from him since.

Gray will go down in history as a much more vital player to Hibs and someone who respected and loved this institution. He has always shown this to the fans, unlike other “legends”. Here’s to David Gray!

[Brightside]

I am stunned with the attitude of our fans to this game. Here is a man that single-handedly gave us the best day of our lives and so many are too stingy or lazy to get off their behinds and attend a day all about this great man, David Gray

There was a bigger buzz for the return of Frank Sauzee, a man who won nothing but a Championship medal and suffered the ignominy of being one of our shortest-serving managers. Since his departure from Hibs, Sauzee has shown the club nothing but contempt. Even his much-vaunted return was cut short, with no update provided from him since.

Gray will go down in history as a much more vital player to Hibs and someone who respected and loved this institution. He has always shown this to the fans, unlike other “legends”. Here’s to David Gray!

As someone just mentioned 6000 at the game. It wasn’t that long ago we had attendances close to that. That was way more stunning than people not going to a friendly today.

[The Spaceman]

I am stunned with the attitude of our fans to this game. Here is a man that single-handedly gave us the best day of our lives and so many are too stingy or lazy to get off their behinds and attend a day all about this great man, David Gray

There was a bigger buzz for the return of Frank Sauzee, a man who won nothing but a Championship medal and suffered the ignominy of being one of our shortest-serving managers. Since his departure from Hibs, Sauzee has shown the club nothing but contempt. Even his much-vaunted return was cut short, with no update provided from him since.

Gray will go down in history as a much more vital player to Hibs and someone who respected and loved this institution. He has always shown this to the fans, unlike other “legends”. Here’s to David Gray!

Some of us were at his dinner testimonial which, as you may be aware, was not cheap.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Who’s #26 for Hibs?

[BroxburnHibee]

I am stunned with the attitude of our fans to this game. Here is a man that single-handedly gave us the best day of our lives and so many are too stingy or lazy to get off their behinds and attend a day all about this great man, David Gray

There was a bigger buzz for the return of Frank Sauzee, a man who won nothing but a Championship medal and suffered the ignominy of being one of our shortest-serving managers. Since his departure from Hibs, Sauzee has shown the club nothing but contempt. Even his much-vaunted return was cut short, with no update provided from him since.

Gray will go down in history as a much more vital player to Hibs and someone who respected and loved this institution. He has always shown this to the fans, unlike other “legends”. Here’s to David Gray!

He is a legend but personally feel he's been let down by his testimonial committee if all they could organise is what is effectively a kickabout with his pals.

[Peanut Shaz]

Some of us were at his dinner testimonial which, as you may be aware, was not cheap.

Exactly. I paid for 3 people to attend the dinner approx £300 plus drinks, taxis etc on the night. So no- one is going to me feel guilty for not attending today. I've made my contribution to his testimonial year and thanked him for THAT day.

[Stuart93]

I reckon if the Man U team had a couple bigger names there would’ve been more interest

[easty]

I am stunned with the attitude of our fans to this game. Here is a man that single-handedly gave us the best day of our lives and so many are too stingy or lazy to get off their behinds and attend a day all about this great man, David Gray

There was a bigger buzz for the return of Frank Sauzee, a man who won nothing but a Championship medal and suffered the ignominy of being one of our shortest-serving managers. Since his departure from Hibs, Sauzee has shown the club nothing but contempt. Even his much-vaunted return was cut short, with no update provided from him since.

Gray will go down in history as a much more vital player to Hibs and someone who respected and loved this institution. He has always shown this to the fans, unlike other “legends”. Here’s to David Gray!

Single-handedly?

[DaveF]

Who’s #26 for Hibs?

Liam Craig

[B.H.F.C]

He is a legend but personally feel he's been let down by his testimonial committee if all they could organise is what is effectively a kickabout with his pals.

Agree. Very little in the way of build up. Then today itself you might have expected a bit going on, didn’t even have the tellys on to show his goals.

The game was never going to be that much of a draw.

[lugz]

I reckon if the Man U team had a couple bigger names there would’ve been more interest

This is very true but think Fletcher, brown etc were as good as it was going to get.

[SteveHFC]

Brown worth a 1 year deal?

[HH81]

Is it 0-0 😁

[HarpOnHibee]

Single-handedly?

Bizarre statement.

[Ryan91]

This is very true but think Fletcher, brown etc were as good as it was going to get.

A lot of the players were/are friends of Gray from his time at Utd.

[CB Hibs 68]

Just under 6000 here. Like watching Hibs in the old days, before the glory hunters latched on 😂

How do you know the crowd.I am sitting here and can’t tell how many others are here

[Hibbyradge]

I am stunned with the attitude of our fans to this game. Here is a man that single-handedly gave us the best day of our lives and so many are too stingy or lazy to get off their behinds and attend a day all about this great man, David Gray

There was a bigger buzz for the return of Frank Sauzee, a man who won nothing but a Championship medal and suffered the ignominy of being one of our shortest-serving managers. Since his departure from Hibs, Sauzee has shown the club nothing but contempt. Even his much-vaunted return was cut short, with no update provided from him since.

Gray will go down in history as a much more vital player to Hibs and someone who respected and loved this institution. He has always shown this to the fans, unlike other “legends”. Here’s to David Gray!

Singlehandedly?

[1875Sean]

Fyvie looks in great shape too as does Keatings.

Sure Fyvie still plays for Cove so would imagine he would be in good shape although he isn’t long back from a long term injury

[jakedance]

I am stunned with the attitude of our fans to this game. Here is a man that single-handedly gave us the best day of our lives and so many are too stingy or lazy to get off their behinds and attend a day all about this great man, David Gray

There was a bigger buzz for the return of Frank Sauzee, a man who won nothing but a Championship medal and suffered the ignominy of being one of our shortest-serving managers. Since his departure from Hibs, Sauzee has shown the club nothing but contempt. Even his much-vaunted return was cut short, with no update provided from him since.

Gray will go down in history as a much more vital player to Hibs and someone who respected and loved this institution. He has always shown this to the fans, unlike other “legends”. Here’s to David Gray!

It’s probably more about not being interested in watching a friendly than being stingey or lazy. David Gray has had a good career at Hibs. He’s been adored by thousands, enjoyed some success, written his name in the history books and earned more money than most of ever will. I don’t think he is owed or owes anything.

[Ryan91]

Who's 12 for Hibs?

[DaveF]

Who's 12 for Hibs?

Brian McLean

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

1-0 Hibs, SDG

[Ryan91]

Brian McLean

Cheers! We were struggling to think who it was as we didn't hear the announcement clearly

[Since452]

Just under 6000 here. Like watching Hibs in the old days, before the glory hunters latched on 😂

So an average league crowd for a non 'big 5' club? Decent I'd say.

[Since452]

Brian McLean

Should be Steven 😉

[Torto7]

Just under 6000 here. Like watching Hibs in the old days, before the glory hunters latched on 😂

That's still a good chunk of change but yeah he deserves higher.

[greenlex]

I was planning on going then I was hit with a bill of nearly 700 quid on Friday for my car to get through its mot, I was then was offered a full shift today at work at double time. Should I have called you first to ask if I was allowed to work instead?
Kin hell Sean he did quantify it by saying if you could go you should. Clearly your circumstances dictate you work.
jammy is getting an unfair doing here IMO.

[DaveF]

Brian McClair has been enjoying life since retiring. I'm loving his 'just crawled out a skip' look.

[Tambo]

Monty on now playing for the Hibees.

[Allant1981]

Kin hell Sean he did quantify it by saying if you could go you should. Clearly your circumstances dictate you work.
jammy is getting an unfair doing here IMO.

But on the same hand what's it got to do with the poster if folk can't be bothered going to a kickabout?

[greenlex]

But on the same hand what's it got to do with the poster if folk can't be bothered going to a kickabout?

All he’s saying (in probably too many words) is that it’s a bit Shan that a bona fide Hibs hero deserves a better turnout than he’s got for a tenner. Kickabout or not and he’s right. It’s poor that folk just can’t be bothered rather than anything else. For the record I’m not there.

[HendoDelivered]

Was hoping to see Allan and Morrison playing

[Hibernian Verse]

Piss poor parenting there

[Iain G]

Is Babyl on yet?

[Hibbyradge]

Bizarre statement.

How so?

[Northernhibee]

Piss poor parenting there

Yep. If you can’t see that was SDG’s moment and not that of your offspring then you need a few parenting lessons.

[Northernhibee]

I enjoyed that. Fyvie still looks a player. Decent turnout too.

[LewysGot2]

Enjoyed that :thumbsup:

well apart from the half and half scarves nonsense :wink:

Brown, Whittaker still showing their class.

Marvin and Darren a masterclass that rolled back time to 2017 :agree:

Conrad despite looking less fit than he did when we first saw him at Hampden kept a clean sheet- albeit much to do with Daz and Marv.

Fyvie deserved a goal there at the end and ran all day.

Glad to have been a part of it and fitting it ended up being a SDG goal to win it. Brilliant ball from Broonie and SDG had bust a gut to divert it goal bound.

The excellent added on time of 90 + 2…

[Ryan91]

I enjoyed that. Fyvie still looks a player. Decent turnout too.

Fyvie is still playing professionally for Cove in the Championship.

Still think we erred in letting him walk when he did

[Broken Gnome]

Where was Scott Allan? He was on the Hanlon/Stevenson line up as well but same as today, didn't make it?

[maturehibby]

Where was Michael Stewart .
Too frightened to get a few boo's

[tamig]

Fyvie is still playing professionally for Cove in the Championship.

Still think we erred in letting him walk when he did

Do we not have NL to thank for that one?

[MWHIBBIES]

Lot of credit to Scott Brown today. He was the only Hibs player never to play with Gray. Turned up, enjoyed himself.

Where were the likes of Ambrose, Scott Allan etc?

[overdrive]

Where was Michael Stewart .
Too frightened to get a few boo's

There were a few missing from the ones mentioned in the run up. Stewart, Allan, Morrison.

TBH I’d be surprised at the clubs of players who are still playing being happy at them playing in something like this.

[Hibbyradge]

Where was Michael Stewart .
Too frightened to get a few boo's

He was going on a flight somewhere. I saw him at the airport.

[PatHead]

Do we not have NL to thank for that one?

No. Fyvie had an offer with a deadline. He did not accept it. A few weeks later he came back to accept it but we had moved on to other targets by then.

[Keith_M]

Just under 6000 here. Like watching Hibs in the old days, before the glory hunters latched on 😂


Still, that's a decent attendance

[JammyDoidger]

Are you what's called an uber fan, better than all the rest?

Not atall, there's times I can't be bothered, and I've seen myself missing plenty games, end of the day there will be plenty games to come, but I put saying thank you to David Gray high on my list of priorities today, as I'll be forever grateful for what he done for our club. I wasn't really going for the game, I just seen it as me saying Thank you, turning up today was the least I could do for what he's given us all. Obviously touched a nerve with my posts.

[Bishop Hibee]

I enjoyed that. Bit of nostalgia with Whittaker, Brown etc rolling back the years. Great winner from SDG too. Glory glory!

[Gatecrasher]

Just back, really enjoyed it. It was a semi competitive kick about and the players looked like they enjoyed it. I wished another 2 or 3 thousand were there to enjoy it. There was a nice reception for SDG at the end with a sunshine on leith. All good for £10 imo.

[DaveF]

Just back, really enjoyed it. It was a semi competitive kick about and the players looked like they enjoyed it. I wished another 2 or 3 thousand were there to enjoy it. There was a nice reception for SDG at the end with a sunshine on leith. All good for £10 imo.

Agree, it was quite competitive and a good watch. Ive seen far worse pre season games.

[BILLYHIBS]

Just back

Only just realised that Santa Claus was Brian McClair

[B.H.F.C]

Clear that big Daz and Marv don’t do the testimonials whilst the game is going on, which I found quite amusing.

Whittaker, Brown and Fyvie all showed a bit of quality.

No quite sure why Sir David was in the centre forward position to score but very fitting that he was. What a man.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

I am stunned with the attitude of our fans to this game. Here is a man that single-handedly gave us the best day of our lives and so many are too stingy or lazy to get off their behinds and attend a day all about this great man, David Gray

There was a bigger buzz for the return of Frank Sauzee, a man who won nothing but a Championship medal and suffered the ignominy of being one of our shortest-serving managers. Since his departure from Hibs, Sauzee has shown the club nothing but contempt. Even his much-vaunted return was cut short, with no update provided from him since.

Gray will go down in history as a much more vital player to Hibs and someone who respected and loved this institution. He has always shown this to the fans, unlike other “legends”. Here’s to David Gray!

Any need in the digs at Sauzee? Weird statement


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[LewysGot2]

Lot of credit to Scott Brown today. He was the only Hibs player never to play with Gray. Turned up, enjoyed himself.

Where were the likes of Ambrose, Scott Allan etc?

Great run out for Broonie and fitting ovation when he went off. Interesting that SDG gave him the armband when he came back on for him so SDG could go off on 90 + 2

Efe not turning up no real surprise- he struggled to turn up some days when we employed him :greengrin

[Frazerbob]

Enjoyed that and even managed a selfie with Conrad after the game. Disappointed some of those listed as taking part didn’t, resulting in 3 subs each and rolling subs. I was particularly looking forward to seeing Efe and booing Mikey Stewart.

[erin go bragh]

Where was Scott Allan? He was on the Hanlon/Stevenson line up as well but same as today, didn't make it?
Had a game on Friday, so maybe picked up an injury.

[green day]

Any need in the digs at Sauzee? Weird statement


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He's clearly at it and looking for people to bite.

[B.H.F.C]

He's clearly at it and looking for people to bite.

The big man was clearly happy to be back. By the time I was down the stairs the other players were all heading down the tunnel and Conrad still had a growing queue of people looking for a picture. No doubt he’d have stopped for every single one.

Really hope we see guys like him back at ER regularly now they’re all finished playing. Never something we’ve been brilliant at doing but these guys all love the place and Conrad was only there for a couple of months.

[marinello59]

That was good fun, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. I felt quite emotional when SDG came out of the tunnel at the start. Glad I went.

[greenlex]

That was good fun, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. I feel quite emotional when SDG came out f h tunnel at the start. Glad I went.

Sakes you could have been playing crazy golf.

[Shanksaidno]

That was good fun, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. I feel quite emotional when SDG came out f h tunnel at the start. Glad I went.



Glad that it seemed to turn out well ... sad I couldnt go but I did buy a ticket to show my respect .... woner how many others did the same

[GreenArmy1875]

Anyone know why the bagpiper didn't play?

[tamig]

No. Fyvie had an offer with a deadline. He did not accept it. A few weeks later he came back to accept it but we had moved on to other targets by then.

And NL refused to put the original offer back on the table.

[jeffers]

Not going to have a go at anyone who didn’t attend, I’m not a big fan of testimonials but for SDG I had to make the effort. Disappointing the crowd wasn’t bigger, more disappointing (as it was with his dinner) that a number of people who promised to make an appearance didn’t.

[Donegal Hibby]

Was there a decent crowd ? . Report on match here .
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/hibs-xi-1-manchester-united-xi-0

[Jones28]

Did anyone catch what Fletcher said to the boy in the west lower? The crowd was laughing but the guy didn’t seem too happy!

[Gaffer1875]

Really enjoyed today and amazing to see so many great players for us.

Scott Brown could and would still get a game for us in midfield, great to see him back in a Hibs shirt again.


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[BoomtownHibees]

Good wee day out.

Thought the likes of Stubbsy might have been there but was good to hear from John Doolan at half time

[SteveHFC]

Enjoyed that.

Brown with hair is just weird. 👀

[LewysGot2]

Good wee day out.

Thought the likes of Stubbsy might have been there but was good to hear from John Doolan at half time

He was playing golf today 😬

Michael Stewart in Norway tonight for the game v Spain. He's working for Viaplay.

Doolan drove up straight from a game for his dinner - arriving at 10pm. Stubbs didn't make either.

[BILLYHIBS]

Good to see glimpses of the old Broonie Whittaker and Fyvie

Daz and the Bartman had not forgotten their old tricks and Keats had left his shooting boots at home

Conrad still looks like the Dad from The Incredibles but is now twice the size

The boys from Man Utd played well and I recognised a few from back in the day

Saw a few United fans but wondered if they were local ?

A good day out and a deserving cause

[The Modfather]

Sakes you could have been playing crazy golf.

He should have, was good fun and a hole in one achieved by my daughter who is 4! Happy with my choice today, and glad others enjoyed David Grays day as well.

Saw Matty F at crazy golf, he was saying the escape rooms were fully booked. (of course only a small joke Matty 😀)

[Onion]

Enjoyed that.

Brown with hair is just weird. 👀

:agree: Looked a younger, fitter, calmer version of the Celtic Brown. Would definitely improve our midfield.

Just great to see some great Hibs players back on the field. Least said about the missing 10,000, the better.

[madsen5]

Did anyone catch what Fletcher said to the boy in the west lower? The crowd was laughing but the guy didn’t seem too happy!

Guy at the back shouted asking where someone was
couldn't make out the name and Fletcher shouted
Back, he heard you were coming so he didn't turn up.

[greenlex]

He should have, was good fun and a hole in one achieved by my daughter who is 4! Happy with my choice today, and glad others enjoyed David Grays day as well.

Saw Matty F at crazy golf, he was saying the escape rooms were fully booked. (of course only a small joke Matty 😀)

…..and at the end if the day that’s all that really matters.
(Surprised you could putt with your head hung that low to be honest😁)

[7Hero]

I am stunned with the attitude of our fans to this game. Here is a man that single-handedly gave us the best day of our lives and so many are too stingy or lazy to get off their behinds and attend a day all about this great man, David Gray

There was a bigger buzz for the return of Frank Sauzee, a man who won nothing but a Championship medal and suffered the ignominy of being one of our shortest-serving managers. Since his departure from Hibs, Sauzee has shown the club nothing but contempt. Even his much-vaunted return was cut short, with no update provided from him since.

Gray will go down in history as a much more vital player to Hibs and someone who respected and loved this institution. He has always shown this to the fans, unlike other “legends”. Here’s to David Gray!

How ironic then that it is your 62nd Post..

[BILLYHIBS]

Anyone get a Programme ?

[Hibernian Verse]

Anyone get a Programme ?

Didn’t see them on sale

[SteveHFC]

Didn’t see them on sale

Likewise.

[BILLYHIBS]

Didn’t see them on sale

Looked everywhere

Nothing

Will try Brian’s shop

[hibsitis]

Enjoyed that.

Brown with hair is just weird. 👀
It was!

[MWHIBBIES]

Really enjoyed today and amazing to see so many great players for us.

Scott Brown could and would still get a game for us in midfield, great to see him back in a Hibs shirt again.


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He wouldn't. Otherwise he'd still be playing. He was competing at a snails pace against guys who haven't played in years.

[Hibby Gav]

Great afternoon for a good man..
Great to say thanks one last time 💚🤍💚

[overdrive]

He wouldn't. Otherwise he'd still be playing. He was competing at a snails pace against guys who haven't played in years.

Yep, he could probably play for a lower league team (below Scottish Championship) but no higher. I thought it was fairly obvious that Fyvie is the only one still playing at a decent level.

[Northernhibee]

Great afternoon for a good man..
Great to say thanks one last time 💚🤍💚

I think he’ll be our next manager tbh.

[SteveHFC]

Great afternoon for a good man..
Great to say thanks one last time 💚🤍💚

Where did you get the programme mate?

[Hibby Gav]

Where did you get the programme mate?

I was in hospitality mate…. They came around selling them before the game

[Unseen work]

Is there a way to donate a sum of money to SDG for those unable to attend today that would have if they could?

[Mick O'Rourke]

Just back, really enjoyed it. It was a semi competitive kick about and the players looked like they enjoyed it. I wished another 2 or 3 thousand were there to enjoy it. There was a nice reception for SDG at the end with a sunshine on leith. All good for £10 imo.

Nice wee summary on the EEN website

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/one-final-goal-for-cup-winning-hero-4372608


SDG reflecting post match on how the day went ,etc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lwbbv4TJpc

[DaveF]

Nice wee summary on the EEN website

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/one-final-goal-for-cup-winning-hero-4372608


SDG reflecting post match on how the day went ,etc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lwbbv4TJpc

Nice words from SDG. I had no idea his last game for us was in an empty stadium. I'm more pleased now that I went, knowing that.

[The Harp]

Where did you get the programme mate?

Glad I went along this afternoon. I had bought a ticket a couple of weeks ago and had a covid jab appointment soon after the game finished, so considered giving the match a miss - thankfully I made it to both.
Wouldn't have felt right not to be there for the great man today.

[Brightside]

Is there a way to donate a sum of money to SDG for those unable to attend today that would have if they could?

The money is all going to Hibs Foundation

[Jones28]

Great day out that, thoroughly enjoyed SDG’s goal.

The kids did alright until after half time when they got a wee tour around the West and they were quite wriggly after that.

[overdrive]

Good day out. I went to the pub afterwards and couldn’t believe the guy who sat next to me saying he thought it was the worst game of football he’d ever been to and couldn’t believe he had wasted his time going. Not quite sure what he was expecting.

[matty_f]

Nice words from SDG. I had no idea his last game for us was in an empty stadium. I'm more pleased now that I went, knowing that.

When they announced the game, i thought that SDG’s last game had come without us really realising so we never actually got a proper chance to give him that recognition.

Made sure i was there today for that very reason, and I’m glad i went - the game was exactly as you’d have expected, but it was great to see Daz, Marvin, Fyvie, Brown, Whittaker, etc as well as the man himself.

Spent a lot of the time trying to figure out who the Man U players were, and was impressed with Montgomery’s stint when he came on.

[matty_f]

He should have, was good fun and a hole in one achieved by my daughter who is 4! Happy with my choice today, and glad others enjoyed David Grays day as well.

Saw Matty F at crazy golf, he was saying the escape rooms were fully booked. (of course only a small joke Matty 😀)

:faf:

[hibbydog]

A fairly entertaining game. I like these occasions as there’s no stress at all, not like watching the first team!

Anyways, Sir David is one of my all time favourite Hibs players. Leader and legend.

Glad he got the recognition he fully deserves.

[ACLeith]

For me Fraser Fyvie was one of the lynchpins of the 2016 team and he reminded me today at times why I thought that.

[Jay]

Went along and thoroughly enjoyed it. Found myself telling my 4yr old grandson that Rocky and Newell were on their holidays which was fine until Monty came on and he asked why the boss was there and not on his holidays and why was he on the pitch. It suddenly became hard work :greengrin

[Libby Hibby]

For me Fraser Fyvie was one of the lynchpins of the 2016 team and he reminded me today at times why I thought that.

He should of played with us for a few more seasons but his fall out with Lennon put an end to that.

[cabbageandribs1875]

https://i2-prod.footballscotland.co.uk/incoming/article27914113.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/0_David-Gray-Testimonial-Game-v-Manchester-United-Select.jpg

[BroxburnHibee]

For me Fraser Fyvie was one of the lynchpins of the 2016 team and he reminded me today at times why I thought that.

I've often said this....Stokes quite rightly got MOTM at the final but Fyvie was outstanding that day.

[David_D]

Really enjoyed that. Spent an hour or so after game as well getting the wee one photos with some of the players. Made his day.

[I'm Spartacus]

A great occasion for a man that is down in the history books as the scorer of our most important goal of the modern football era.

Even better than we ended up in Le Monde later on and got to meet most of those that played. Sore heid today right enough.

[Donegal Hibby]

Enjoyed these pictures of SDG testimonial . Apologies if already posted.
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/gallery-david-grays-testimonial

[Mick O'Rourke]

Enjoyed these pictures of SDG testimonial . Apologies if already posted.
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/gallery-david-grays-testimonial


Highlights of the testimonial event yesterday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnLr5NTyBbQ&t=180s
Courtesy of Johnsparky2

[Hibernian Verse]

He should of played with us for a few more seasons but his fall out with Lennon put an end to that.

Did he not hum and haw about signing a new deal with us? To be fair to Lennon I think he wanted players committed to Hibs at the time.

[PatHead]

And NL refused to put the original offer back on the table.

It wasn't NL.

[Unseen work]

Highlights of the testimonial event yesterday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnLr5NTyBbQ&t=180s
Courtesy of Johnsparky2

Cheers for posting, Montgomery will be signing a couple after that 🤣

Any idea why Ravel Morrison, Scott Allan etc never turned up?

[LewysGot2]

In the post match interview with Montgomery you can see Dylan McGeouch in the background with his daughter. Good to see other former team mates travelled even if they couldn't play

[Donegal Hibby]

Highlights of the testimonial event yesterday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnLr5NTyBbQ&t=180s
Courtesy of Johnsparky2

Enjoyed watching that . Thanks Mick 👍.

[h1bs4life]

Did Pioneers hospitality with another 5 of the family .
Brian McClair and Monty did pre match interview with Barrie . McClair came across well and was funny Monty is a gentleman. He spent a bit of time talking and getting photos with the fans . He sat at one side of our table for a photo then was getting dragged away apologising for not having time for the rest. He burst out laughing when my brother said to him it’s alright Monty I will get a photo when the next manager is hear in a fortnight.
Enjoyed the game was good to see some of the players from the 2016 squad.
Is big Conrad still in the east stand posing for photos.
After the game Sir David and Fletcher got interviewed and posed for some photos .
We got a photo with James Keatings , was surprised he could walk through the Albion Bar with very few recognising him and big Daz .
On the way out met Dylan Mcgeouch who’s other half kindly took a photo of our group and him.
While the size of the crowd was a bit of a disappointment it’s up to individuals if they could / wanted to go or not SDG is a top guy and doubt he would bothered about the size of the crowd.
Been fortunate to be in the position could afford to attend both the dinner and the match , wouldn’t have about 18 months ago or so.
All in all a great day which SDG thoroughly deserved

[worcesterhibby]

Did Pioneers hospitality with another 5 of the family .
Brian McClair and Monty did pre match interview with Barrie . McClair came across well and was funny Monty is a gentleman. He spent a bit of time talking and getting photos with the fans . He sat at one side of our table for a photo then was getting dragged away apologising for not having time for the rest. He burst out laughing when my brother said to him it’s alright Monty I will get a photo when the next manager is hear in a fortnight.
Enjoyed the game was good to see some of the players from the 2016 squad.
Is big Conrad still in the east stand posing for photos.
After the game Sir David and Fletcher got interviewed and posed for some photos .
We got a photo with James Keatings , was surprised he could walk through the Albion Bar with very few recognising him and big Daz .
On the way out met Dylan Mcgeouch who’s other half kindly took a photo of our group and him.
While the size of the crowd was a bit of a disappointment it’s up to individuals if they could / wanted to go or not SDG is a top guy and doubt he would bothered about the size of the crowd.
Been fortunate to be in the position could afford to attend both the dinner and the match , wouldn’t have about 18 months ago or so.
All in all a great day which SDG thoroughly deserved

Nice post..sounds like a good day. I wish I could have made it, but it's a long way from rural Herefordshire to Edinburgh for a non-competitive fixture. Keatings is a weird one..really nice neat player who scored some lovely goals. Never understood why he chose to switch to Dundee Utd and stay in the Championship, when we got promoted.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Nice post..sounds like a good day. I wish I could have made it, but it's a long way from rural Herefordshire to Edinburgh for a non-competitive fixture. Keatings is a weird one..really nice neat player who scored some lovely goals. Never understood why he chose to switch to Dundee Utd and stay in the Championship, when we got promoted.


It appears from comments James made that he regretted somewhat signing for the Arabs, as the daily travelling from lanarkshire didnt do his mental health any good.
His contract was expiring at ER. I dont know if he was offered a new one.
And dont forget had he connected with that cross/shot from Stokes,that led to the corner, that led to the history... he might well have got an honorary Hibernian knighthood and testimonial:greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Nice post..sounds like a good day. I wish I could have made it, but it's a long way from rural Herefordshire to Edinburgh for a non-competitive fixture. Keatings is a weird one..really nice neat player who scored some lovely goals. Never understood why he chose to switch to Dundee Utd and stay in the Championship, when we got promoted.

Probably going for a hat-trick of Scottish Championship winners medals 😀

Forgot he played for Hamilton in 2014

[Tambo]

Cheers for posting, Montgomery will be signing a couple after that 🤣

Any idea why Ravel Morrison, Scott Allan etc never turned up?

I'm just watching now and Monty had the team playing some good stuff in the first half.

[linlithgowhibbie]

My 2 grandsons and I thoroughly enjoyed the game today. Must admit I didn't recognise Brian McLair AKA Santa. The only wee gripe I have was yet again the pre match music blaring as the teams came out. I and several others tried twice to get a David Gray chant going only to be drowned out by the music being played.
PS I thought Monty looked smaller in a strip that he does fully clothed, how tall is he?

[Donegal Hibby]

Scott brown interview.
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/brown-lovely-to-be-back-in-a-hibs-strip

[danhibees1875]

Did the Man U fans take much interest in this game?

Imagine another team choosing to play against a Hibs select side and we cobbled together a team of the ilk that was pieced together for this by(for) United. It would be quite an interesting team to see put together.

[Since90+2]

Did the Man U fans take much interest in this game?

Imagine another team choosing to play against a Hibs select side and we cobbled together a team of the ilk that was pieced together for this by(for) United. It would be quite an interesting team to see put together.

I can't imagine Man Utd fans would be bothered in the slightest.

[HarpOnHibee]

I can't imagine Man Utd fans would be bothered in the slightest.

:agree: They've got plenty to be bothered about closer to home.

[worcesterhibby]

Scott brown interview.
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/brown-lovely-to-be-back-in-a-hibs-strip

He's actually become surprisingly articulate in his more mature years. Not that have ever had a chance to chat to him in the past, but just going on after match interviews in his Hibs and Celtic days.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Hearts fans all over social media talking about our attendence for a testimonial.

Virgins.

[Bostonhibby]

Hearts fans all over social media talking about our attendence for a testimonial.

Virgins.Like this one?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231017/dae5dda6b84340cc9cd0fc12d5f76e02.jpg

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[Pagan Hibernia]

Like this one?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231017/dae5dda6b84340cc9cd0fc12d5f76e02.jpg

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Hahaha. 5-1 too.

Oh that's marvellous

[Bostonhibby]

Hahaha. 5-1 too.

Oh that's marvellous396,500 locked out

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[Pagan Hibernia]

396,500 locked out

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Plus another 15k on the waiting list

[Bostonhibby]

Plus another 15k on the waiting listIt's how big teams do testimonials

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[Trinity Hibee]

Like this one?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231017/dae5dda6b84340cc9cd0fc12d5f76e02.jpg

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😂

[HarpOnHibee]

Like this one?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231017/dae5dda6b84340cc9cd0fc12d5f76e02.jpg

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Ended his club on his "big day" in front of seats. Beautiful.

[Bostonhibby]

Ended his club on his "big day" in front of seats. Beautiful.I only remembered it because at the time our family yam was ranting about how angry he was at his fellow balloons not turning out for this Hearts "legend".

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[Bostonhibby]

Also worth mentioning that Hearts made their real legendary player Willie Bauld pay for his own testimonial match ball. He and Jim Cruikshank seemingly enjoyed similar treatment, Bauld stayed away for years and Cruikshank never attended Tynecastle again.

Another world first for the big teamers?

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[Hibiza]

Harry Potter ,craic :top marks

[Since452]

Like this one?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231017/dae5dda6b84340cc9cd0fc12d5f76e02.jpg

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Aye but Tynecastle had a capacity of 2999 then.

[Bostonhibby]

Aye but Tynecastle had a capacity of 2999 then.[emoji23]

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[Kato]

Like this one?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231017/dae5dda6b84340cc9cd0fc12d5f76e02.jpg

Sent from my SM-A750FN using TapatalkWasn't that his 2nd testimonial? There was even less at the other one.

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[Bridge hibs]

Wasn't that his 2nd testimonial? There was even less at the other one.

Sent from my SM-A528B using TapatalkFrom London hearts

Sun 12 Oct 1997 14:00
Hearts 0 Hibernian 1
HMFC Testimonial (Craig Levein benefit match)
Tynecastle Park Edinburgh Scotland
8057
Ref: Martin Clark Edinburgh

[Trinity Hibee]

From London hearts

Sun 12 Oct 1997 14:00
Hearts 0 Hibernian 1
HMFC Testimonial (Craig Levein benefit match)
Tynecastle Park Edinburgh Scotland
8057
Ref: Martin Clark Edinburgh

Hahahaha this is even better.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Poor old No Medals can't even win a testimonial, despite two attempts

[Bridge hibs]

Hahahaha this is even better.

Or Gary the legend nae medals testimonial 🤣

Mon 13 May 1991 19:30
Hearts 2 Everton 0
HMFC Testimonial (Gary Nae Medals Mackay)
Tynecastle Park Edinburgh Scotland
5575
Ref: J Duncan Gorebridge

[danhibees1875]

I can't imagine Man Utd fans would be bothered in the slightest.

Fair enough- I thought the novelty may have tickled them.

Like if Hibs selects were playing Raith Rovers and we had Chris Hogg, Jay Shiels, Jamie McLusky, Amadou Konte, and Colin Nish playing. :greengrin

[EHZERO7]

I think the boy who sells the scarves etc on the corner was expecting the full United team with capacity crowd judging by his selection of flags and scarves 😀

[Jones28]

Fair enough- I thought the novelty may have tickled them.

Like if Hibs selects were playing Raith Rovers and we had Chris Hogg, Jay Shiels, Jamie McLusky, Amadou Konte, and Colin Nish playing. :greengrin

You mean league cup winning legend Chris Hogg? :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Programmes

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https://x.com/dgtestimonial/status/1716091365329699150?s=61

[tricky]

Bit late as was away last week but big thanks to everyone who contributed to the ticket appeal and the testimonial committee , ended up with 142 tickets distributed to kids and families from Street Soccer Scotland , YMCA, Dadswork, Muirhouse Youth Development Group, St Davids Primary Muirhouse, St Mary’s Primary Leith and everyone enjoyed the game.

Much appreciated
Robbie