Ron Gordon 24

[wookie70]

Just about to send my donation in for my daughter to play in the Ron Gordon 24 tomorrow. The weather is looking good and I know there are still places left to fill and at least two of those would have every chance of being on the same pitch as SDG Jamie MC and our CEO. If you have some time and can help put then please consider getting involved.

[1van Sprou7e]

Only just heard about this now

Do you just have to pay £15 to play or do you need to raise extra money as well

[Torto7062]

Only just heard about this now

Do you just have to pay £15 to play or do you need to raise extra money as well


They ask you to raise £100...you can pay it yourself

[wookie70]

Only just heard about this now

Do you just have to pay £15 to play or do you need to raise extra money as well They are looking to fill slots so I'm sure they will be fine if you just pay the entry.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Sportsound hoping to speak to BK and Kit Gordon after 3pm

[1875Sean]

Heard them say Boyle should be fit for the second leg of the European game

[HH81]

Heard them say Boyle should be fit for the second leg of the European game

No point risking him if we're seven up 😁

[cabbageandribs1875]

nice to see the Gordons there

https://scontent.fman1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/356205757_654770303355602_2048302287621859986_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&cb=99be929b-3346023f&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=NhXjPyng4m8AX_YYTPo&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-2.fna&oh=00_AfB5RhFd59xooVLwAsbUETFqDqOLUQ4Qob3nFA0r9R77 LA&oe=649E8F3B

[Donegal Hibby]

nice to see the Gordons there

https://scontent.fman1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/356205757_654770303355602_2048302287621859986_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&cb=99be929b-3346023f&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=NhXjPyng4m8AX_YYTPo&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-2.fna&oh=00_AfB5RhFd59xooVLwAsbUETFqDqOLUQ4Qob3nFA0r9R77 LA&oe=649E8F3B
Read this article . Think our football club are owned by good people that genuinely cares about Hibernian FC .
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/ron-gordons-family-commited-to-taking-hibs-forward-as-colleagues-reveal-the-three-things-the-former-owner-believed-were-vital-to-the-clubs-long-term-success-4195980

[cabbageandribs1875]

Read this article . Think our football club are owned by good people that genuinely cares about Hibernian FC .
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/ron-gordons-family-commited-to-taking-hibs-forward-as-colleagues-reveal-the-three-things-the-former-owner-believed-were-vital-to-the-clubs-long-term-success-4195980


i know i know, i just noticed this(and other links) on the other RG thread after posting :greengrin

[wookie70]

nice to see the Gordons there

https://scontent.fman1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/356205757_654770303355602_2048302287621859986_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&cb=99be929b-3346023f&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=NhXjPyng4m8AX_YYTPo&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-2.fna&oh=00_AfB5RhFd59xooVLwAsbUETFqDqOLUQ4Qob3nFA0r9R77 LA&oe=649E8F3B

Mrs Gordon was there both days and helped on one of the stalls, Ben K put in a huge shift, He played a good few hours and was working away a fair chunk of the 24 hours. If you like winning mentality then just look at how Ben and LJ played. They both didn't like losing but were gracious and human. Maybe I am just sleep deprived but the feeling around Hibs in the last couple of days down at East Mains not forgetting the biggest Girls tourney in Scotland on top has been just brilliant. They are simply good people

[JimBHibees]

Mrs Gordon was there both days and helped on one of the stalls, Ben K put in a huge shift, He played a good few hours and was working away a fair chunk of the 24 hours. If you like winning mentality then just look at how Ben and LJ played. They both didn't like losing but were gracious and human. Maybe I am just sleep deprived but the feeling around Hibs in the last couple of days down at East Mains not forgetting the biggest Girls tourney in Scotland on top has been just brilliant. They are simply good people

That all sounds excellent.

[Hibernian Verse]

https://twitter.com/blocksevenhibs/status/1673053147965583360

Good to see Block Seven supporting the event but why do they blur their faces out for a squad photo then post it on twitter?

[Devonhibs]

https://twitter.com/blocksevenhibs/status/1673053147965583360

Good to see Block Seven supporting the event but why do they blur their faces out for a squad photo then post it on twitter?

Maybe they should be in school? :greengrin

[SaulGoodman]

https://twitter.com/blocksevenhibs/status/1673053147965583360

Good to see Block Seven supporting the event but why do they blur their faces out for a squad photo then post it on twitter?

Cringe, must have been too hot for their usual balaclavas.

[MelbourneHibees]

https://twitter.com/blocksevenhibs/status/1673053147965583360

Good to see Block Seven supporting the event but why do they blur their faces out for a squad photo then post it on twitter?
The Green Brigade do it so they want to seem equally as wierd.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

https://twitter.com/blocksevenhibs/status/1673053147965583360

Good to see Block Seven supporting the event but why do they blur their faces out for a squad photo then post it on twitter?

Don’t want to be targeted by the polis, mistrust of police officers is a big part of ultra culture.

That and it seems to be the done thing, not overly “cringe” imo but each to their own.


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[wookie70]

Block Seven supported the event and filled an hour slot as well as donating a decent chunk of cash. No idea why they blur their faces and it will stop me using images from that game which is a shame but they were there and supported the event. Given all the players turned up to watch them I guess their efforts are appreciated by the team and they certainly went up in my estimations for the efforts they made at the weekend. Not sure who they played but I remember taking photos of a Hibs Supporters Team who played against other clubs. It would be nice if they took part next year as a group too perhaps against Block Seven. Here is a proper blurred out photo (https://twitter.com/ecossephoto/status/1673021642258169856/photo/1) without the need for photoshop

[MelbourneHibees]

Don’t want to be targeted by the polis, mistrust of police officers is a big part of ultra culture.

That and it seems to be the done thing, not overly “cringe” imo but each to their own.


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Blurring their faces makes them feel authentic. Either that or they intend to break the law and don't want the police to identify them easily. In which case they will be a stain on Hibs and Hibs Class. It's as simple as that imo.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Blurring their faces makes them feel authentic. Either that or they intend to break the law and don't want the police to identify them easily. In which case they will be a stain on Hibs and Hibs Class. It's as simple as that imo.

“Hibs class” is a myth, absolute rubbish. You really think no hibs fans break the law? Never speed, drink to excess and make a nuisance in public, take drugs etc etc. leave the guys alone


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[MelbourneHibees]

“Hibs class” is a myth, absolute rubbish. You really think no hibs fans break the law? Never speed, drink to excess and make a nuisance in public, take drugs etc etc. leave the guys alone


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Generally people don't do this whilst representing Hibs.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Generally people don't do this whilst representing Hibs.

Generally people don’t drink drive either, guess that means a few of the players aren’t so called, “Hibs class”.


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[MelbourneHibees]

Generally people don’t drink drive either, guess that means a few of the players aren’t so called, “Hibs class”.


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Correct. Players need to play by different rules than fans. Players are ALWAYS representing their club.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Correct. Players need to play by different rules than fans. Players are ALWAYS representing their club.

I agree. So presumably then as a subscriber to the “Hibs Class” patter you’re eager to see Martin Boyle and Joe Newell released from their contracts for bringing the club into disrepute?


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[MelbourneHibees]

I agree. So presumably then as a subscriber to the “Hibs Class” patter you’re eager to see Martin Boyle and Joe Newell released from their contracts for bringing the club into disrepute?


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Not at all. Just because someone doesn't evoke Hibs Class 100% of the time doesn't mean they should be shunned from the club. I don't want any of the block 7 guys to have their ST's taken and banned. I just don't think the club should be trying to actively associate with folk who go about blurring their faces and wearing balaclavas because their behaviour is going to be crossing the line so far that the police are going to want to come chapping at their door.
Bang your drums, sing your songs and march to your games waving your flags. Hell Chuck in a few smoke bombs because clearly society and the police don't care about them anymore. But stop acting like you are some sort of hunted gang ready to pavement dance at the drop of a hat.

[wookie70]

The weekend saw a large number of fans, staff and players get together to do something good. Block Seven played their part and deserve credit for that. The weekend was mostly about raising funds for developing further services for the community but everything that HCF do is about bringing fans closer to the club and creating friendships and networks it the communities it is part of. Indecently Boyler and Newell both attended, spoke to fans, conducted themselves brilliantly and gave lots of time to kids for autographs, as did the bulk of the first team squad who also supported Block Seven when they played. This really isn't the thread for discussing the rights and wrongs of obscuring identity, drink driving and what is Hibs class if it exists. One thing is sure that questioning what other fans do to protect their identity after they have done their bit for the club and foundation isn't Hibs class and neither is responding and bickering about it.

[AugustaHibs]

Really not the thread for this pish.

[MelbourneHibees]

Really not the thread for this pish.
Fair point tbh.

[Brooster]

Everyone involved, organisers, players, The Gordon family and everyone who donated are a credit to the club (including Block Seven).

[Donegal Hibby]

Everyone involved, organisers, players, The Gordon family and everyone who donated are a credit to the club (including Block Seven).
Absolutely 100% agree that everyone who donated should get credit for it though there's still the question why they have to conceal there identity by blurring out pictures and wearing balaclavas at times . It's all very sinister and doesn't portray block 7 in a very good light imo .

[JimBHibees]

The weekend saw a large number of fans, staff and players get together to do something good. Block Seven played their part and deserve credit for that. The weekend was mostly about raising funds for developing further services for the community but everything that HCF do is about bringing fans closer to the club and creating friendships and networks it the communities it is part of. Indecently Boyler and Newell both attended, spoke to fans, conducted themselves brilliantly and gave lots of time to kids for autographs, as did the bulk of the first team squad who also supported Block Seven when they played. This really isn't the thread for discussing the rights and wrongs of obscuring identity, drink driving and what is Hibs class if it exists. One thing is sure that questioning what other fans do to protect their identity after they have done their bit for the club and foundation isn't Hibs class and neither is responding and bickering about it.

Nail on head

[GRA]

The weekend saw a large number of fans, staff and players get together to do something good. Block Seven played their part and deserve credit for that. The weekend was mostly about raising funds for developing further services for the community but everything that HCF do is about bringing fans closer to the club and creating friendships and networks it the communities it is part of. Indecently Boyler and Newell both attended, spoke to fans, conducted themselves brilliantly and gave lots of time to kids for autographs, as did the bulk of the first team squad who also supported Block Seven when they played. This really isn't the thread for discussing the rights and wrongs of obscuring identity, drink driving and what is Hibs class if it exists. One thing is sure that questioning what other fans do to protect their identity after they have done their bit for the club and foundation isn't Hibs class and neither is responding and bickering about it.

👏👏

[cabbageandribs1875]

Mrs Gordon was there both days and helped on one of the stalls, Ben K put in a huge shift, He played a good few hours and was working away a fair chunk of the 24 hours. If you like winning mentality then just look at how Ben and LJ played. They both didn't like losing but were gracious and human. Maybe I am just sleep deprived but the feeling around Hibs in the last couple of days down at East Mains not forgetting the biggest Girls tourney in Scotland on top has been just brilliant. They are simply good people


thanks for this :thumbsup:

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

The weekend saw a large number of fans, staff and players get together to do something good. Block Seven played their part and deserve credit for that. The weekend was mostly about raising funds for developing further services for the community but everything that HCF do is about bringing fans closer to the club and creating friendships and networks it the communities it is part of. Indecently Boyler and Newell both attended, spoke to fans, conducted themselves brilliantly and gave lots of time to kids for autographs, as did the bulk of the first team squad who also supported Block Seven when they played. This really isn't the thread for discussing the rights and wrongs of obscuring identity, drink driving and what is Hibs class if it exists. One thing is sure that questioning what other fans do to protect their identity after they have done their bit for the club and foundation isn't Hibs class and neither is responding and bickering about it.

Fair enough, probably not the time or place [emoji106]


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[wookie70]

The club will hopefully put out a gallery of my images from the weekend this afternoon and link to a bigger gallery. If you are interested you can get an earlier look here (https://ecossephoto.com/zg/ron-gordon-24). Feel free to download if you want and feel even more free to like me on twitter and facebook and send a donation to the RG 24. Don't worry Block 7 are not included unless blurred and they have been sent a separate link to a gallery for their images in recognition of their contribution

The club put out a wee video (https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1673371823793225746) yesterday too

[cameronw-hfc]

Cringe, must have been too hot for their usual balaclavas.

Nope, might be 'cringe' but rangers and a few other clubs have ultras that go out looking for fights and are known for attacking a few groups randomly. They blur out their face so that if they're out in public with young ones, ie, children, nephews, cousins etc they don't get attacked.

Sounds mental but one of the Rangers ultra pages likes to brag when they catch other ultras unaware and do them in, simply just protecting themselves from thugs as they're not interested in that side.

[Donegal Hibby]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/hibernian-community-foundation-complete-epic-24-hour-football-challenge

[wookie70]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/hibernian-community-foundation-complete-epic-24-hour-football-challenge
Cheers

[lyonhibs]

The weekend saw a large number of fans, staff and players get together to do something good. Block Seven played their part and deserve credit for that. The weekend was mostly about raising funds for developing further services for the community but everything that HCF do is about bringing fans closer to the club and creating friendships and networks it the communities it is part of. Indecently Boyler and Newell both attended, spoke to fans, conducted themselves brilliantly and gave lots of time to kids for autographs, as did the bulk of the first team squad who also supported Block Seven when they played. This really isn't the thread for discussing the rights and wrongs of obscuring identity, drink driving and what is Hibs class if it exists. One thing is sure that questioning what other fans do to protect their identity after they have done their bit for the club and foundation isn't Hibs class and neither is responding and bickering about it.

I hope wherever indecent act Boyle and Newell committed, they at least did so with a sprinkle of panache and Hibs Class 😅

[wookie70]

I hope wherever indecent act Boyle and Newell committed, they at least did so with a sprinkle of panache and Hibs Class 😅 lol, wish I could blame spell check

[Brooster]

Absolutely 100% agree that everyone who donated should get credit for it though there's still the question why they have to conceal there identity by blurring out pictures and wearing balaclavas at times . It's all very sinister and doesn't portray block 7 in a very good light imo .

It's what ultras do, they are ultras, they are Hibs ultras. You should just accept that and move on.

[Donegal Hibby]

Around 30k raised which is excellent . Well done everyone 👍.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-declare-ron-gordon-24-hour-challenge-a-huge-success-as-key-numbers-revealed-4199881

[GRA]

Around 30k raised which is excellent . Well done everyone 👍.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-declare-ron-gordon-24-hour-challenge-a-huge-success-as-key-numbers-revealed-4199881

An excellent amount raised for a great cause. Also great to see they want to arrange it every year, a fitting tribute for Ron's legacy.

[wookie70]

An excellent amount raised for a great cause. Also great to see they want to arrange it every year, a fitting tribute for Ron's legacy.

Agree with that.

I hope they can arrange it between the last game of the season and when pitch work starts and hold it at ER. I think they would get far more players wanting to play on the pitch they watch their heroes on and you could fill all the slots easier and raise more money. More likely to get supporters in too. It may be impossible logistically but it would be even better at ER than HTC.

I'd also love to see a bit of work being done to see if they could get more teams rather than individuals like Block 7 did. We could have a hibs.net team for instance. Also advertise in advance what ex players, coaches etc will be managing teams and playing but perhaps not when. Did those that sign up know they would be in the same team as SDG, Daz, LJ, JM or the CEO, I think the advert was about players managing rather than playing. I could see through the lens how much it meant to those playing against and alongside cup winning heroes etc

As it was, the event was absolutely brilliant and I think for a first time running it far, far more went right than wrong. I'm just greedy though and want to see it get better and bigger and raise even more money and connect club and fans more. We are very lucky with the staff we have at the Foundation. They are a brilliant bunch and I'm sure like nearly everything they have done that this event will flourish.

[wookie70]

More positive coverage (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/hibernians-ron-gordon-24-hour-football-marathon-raises-more-than-ps25000-for-charity-in-pictures-4200657?fbclid=IwAR3m2G-WtjOYKG2BEVn_sUU7QlM8TBF699TeifRPdmJqY6FZYYTdvRmk7 v8) of this weekend's events in the Evening News. Some hibs.net members may well feature too

[Bridge hibs]

More positive coverage (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/hibernians-ron-gordon-24-hour-football-marathon-raises-more-than-ps25000-for-charity-in-pictures-4200657?fbclid=IwAR3m2G-WtjOYKG2BEVn_sUU7QlM8TBF699TeifRPdmJqY6FZYYTdvRmk7 v8) of this weekend's events in the Evening News. Some hibs.net members may well feature tooThat second photo is simply stunning, the skyline 😵

[wookie70]

That second photo is simply stunning, the skyline 😵

It is the sun coming up about 4am

[Bridge hibs]

It is the sun coming up about 4am

Wow, if thats yours mate some capture 👍

[wookie70]

Wow, if thats yours mate some capture 👍

All the images are mine. Lovely sunrise, just a pity we never got images of the sun going down. Next year I'm doing the full 24 hours as it was just brilliant to photograph

[Bridge hibs]

All the images are mine. Lovely sunrise, just a pity we never got images of the sun going down. Next year I'm doing the full 24 hours as it was just brilliant to photographNice one mate 👍

[wookie70]

£32000 and counting (https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/the-inaugural-ron-gordon-24-hour-football-challenge-raises-over-32-000) raised from the weekend.

[WhileTheChief..]

Agree with that.

I hope they can arrange it between the last game of the season and when pitch work starts and hold it at ER. I think they would get far more players wanting to play on the pitch they watch their heroes on and you could fill all the slots easier and raise more money. More likely to get supporters in too. It may be impossible logistically but it would be even better at ER than HTC.

I'd also love to see a bit of work being done to see if they could get more teams rather than individuals like Block 7 did. We could have a hibs.net team for instance. Also advertise in advance what ex players, coaches etc will be managing teams and playing but perhaps not when. Did those that sign up know they would be in the same team as SDG, Daz, LJ, JM or the CEO, I think the advert was about players managing rather than playing. I could see through the lens how much it meant to those playing against and alongside cup winning heroes etc

As it was, the event was absolutely brilliant and I think for a first time running it far, far more went right than wrong. I'm just greedy though and want to see it get better and bigger and raise even more money and connect club and fans more. We are very lucky with the staff we have at the Foundation. They are a brilliant bunch and I'm sure like nearly everything they have done that this event will flourish.

You're already doing your bit with posts like this :thumbsup:

I've really enjoyed reading about the going's on's and it was especially good to read the stuff from and about Kitt and Ian.

I thought they were likely to be considering selling the club but the way they talk about it is so similar to the way Ron did that I feel much better about the future. Anyone posting anything about them has been purely positive, a far cry to ur thoughts on Ian a year ago!!

I knew nothing about this event until the threads on here. It's posts like yours that make me want to take part next year, so you're already making it bigger!!

[wookie70]

You're already doing your bit with posts like this :thumbsup:

I've really enjoyed reading about the going's on's and it was especially good to read the stuff from and about Kitt and Ian.

I thought they were likely to be considering selling the club but the way they talk about it is so similar to the way Ron did that I feel much better about the future. Anyone posting anything about them has been purely positive, a far cry to ur thoughts on Ian a year ago!!

I knew nothing about this event until the threads on here. It's posts like yours that make me want to take part next year, so you're already making it bigger!!

Thanks, looks like it will be a yearly event when you read the wording saying it is the inaugural event. I also think the Gordons must have stuck a decent donation in as the justgiving was only around £17K and it mentions something in one of the articles about their support. Hopefully, all the good work done by the Foundation will start to become a bit more mainstream in the support and be almost as important as what happens with the first 11. I have never felt as positive about Hibs as I do at the moment and I haven't really even started to think about the actual 1st team football. Hopefully, you are available next year and can take part.

I think the last quote by Mags in the last link I shared is spot on and I really hope she is correct. - “This has been a pivotal event for our Foundation.”

[WhileTheChief..]

Thanks, looks like it will be a yearly event when you read the wording saying it is the inaugural event. I also think the Gordons must have stuck a decent donation in as the justgiving was only around £17K and it mentions something in one of the articles about their support. Hopefully, all the good work done by the Foundation will start to become a bit more mainstream in the support and be almost as important as what happens with the first 11. I have never felt as positive about Hibs as I do at the moment and I haven't really even started to think about the actual 1st team football. Hopefully, you are available next year and can take part.

I think the last quote by Mags in the last link I shared is spot on and I really hope she is correct. - “This has been a pivotal event for our Foundation.”

I've never paid much attention to the foundation if I'm honest.

One of the only times I did was when we failed t get a shirt sponsor and ended up with them. So it wasn't exactly a positive first impression I had, even though that was no fault of theirs.

I always thought they were too quiet. Other than the odd mention on the club website, most folk wouldn't know they exist, so yeah, things like this can help massively.

As for your positivity, I'm pleased for you. I don't feel it at all, but the interview in the Scotsman with Kitt and Ian helped.

I'll not bother with my thoughts on the first team and transfer window to date, it's not the time or place for it :greengrin

[Brooster]

Thanks, looks like it will be a yearly event when you read the wording saying it is the inaugural event. I also think the Gordons must have stuck a decent donation in as the justgiving was only around £17K and it mentions something in one of the articles about their support. Hopefully, all the good work done by the Foundation will start to become a bit more mainstream in the support and be almost as important as what happens with the first 11. I have never felt as positive about Hibs as I do at the moment and I haven't really even started to think about the actual 1st team football. Hopefully, you are available next year and can take part.

I think the last quote by Mags in the last link I shared is spot on and I really hope she is correct. - “This has been a pivotal event for our Foundation.”

Not quite accurate. All players paid £15 each to participate which adds a considerable amount to the pot. Utilita and other firms also sponsored the event which brings it up to the £30k quoted.

[wookie70]

Not quite accurate. All players paid £15 each to participate which adds a considerable amount to the pot. Utilita and other firms also sponsored the event which brings it up to the £30k quoted. We will never know and it doesn't matter but you are right enough about the 15 quids. They would add a decent chunk. Lots of outgoing for pizzas, slides etc though which I would guess we're sponsorship. The 30 odd grand and where it is going is the important bit