A tribute to absent friends

[SON OF PADDY]

Does anyone know if Hibs are doing a tribute this year, and if so who do you contact?
Thanks in advance.

[DaveF]

This is usually really poignant but with the despicable **** that is sevco being our last home match, maybe it would sensible to have it at the United match (if it's planned at all)

[Ryan91]

This is usually really poignant but with the despicable **** that is sevco being our last home match, maybe it would sensible to have it at the United match (if it's planned at all)

:agree:

I'd like to see it at the Utd game, even if it's traditionally been a "last home game of the season" thing, because you just know that mob would try and disrupt it or be disrespectful in some way, more so now given we've cut their allocation.

I am fairly certain that there was something said earlier in the season by Barry at HT about the tribute and to hold on to messages regarding the passing of loved ones for then. OP - if you're on Twitter may be worth sending a tweet to @HibsAnnouncer to ask about this.

[Pagan Hibernia]

This is usually really poignant but with the despicable **** that is sevco being our last home match, maybe it would sensible to have it at the United match (if it's planned at all)

Definitely.

Absolute no brainer. We can't have our loved ones memory desecrated by that lot (as it's certain to be)

[andrew_dundee]

It definitely shouldn't be the Rangers match, that's just inviting trouble.

[Big_Franck]

Hopefully we're not naive enough to try this at the Rangers game. Their fans are animals and everyone knows that. It's an absolute cert that they'd disrespect it.

[SON OF PADDY]

Update, I messaged Kieran and seemly Hibs will make an announcement on Wednesday regarding this.

Thanks again,for all your replies.

[Cod Boy]

If the club feel they can’t do this against rangers because of disruption then don’t give them any tickets it’s Hibs home game and shouldn’t have to change plans because of them

[Jamesie]

I know i’m in a minority over this but I’d rather Absent Friends revert to November.

[Paulie Walnuts]

If the club feel they can’t do this against rangers because of disruption then don’t give them any tickets it’s Hibs home game and shouldn’t have to change plans because of them

:agree:

[JimBHibees]

I know i’m in a minority over this but I’d rather Absent Friends revert to November.

Why so? Think it makes sense to be last home game of the season

[andrew70]

I know i’m in a minority over this but I’d rather Absent Friends revert to November.

Why?

[Smartie]

I don't think it's wrong to consider moving it from the last game of the season (I think it would be correct to do so) but what a disgusting state of affairs it is that it comes to this.

[hibee_girl]

I don't think it's wrong to consider moving it from the last game of the season (I think it would be correct to do so) but what a disgusting state of affairs it is that it comes to this.

:agree: It’s ridiculous that the conversation even needs to be had.

Moving it is the right thing to do though.

[Hibby70]

Part of me thinks not to move it and the club should call out publicly any disturbance. On the other hand my dad featured in it not long ago and I don't think I could stomach witnessing anyone booing or chanting during it. Think I'd end up getting lifted.

We simply can't have this during a game against those animals. Either have it during the Utd game or first game of the next season.

[Pretty Boy]

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was there not more than a handful or 2 of Hibs fans who decided to shout and sing over a similar event at Pittodrie just before Christmas? I think the excuse was 'we didn't know what was happening' but the Aberdeen fans standing silently, the black flags and the lone piper was a pretty big ****ing clue:greengrin

These things are sadly always at the mercy of an idiot or 2. There is probably less chance of it happening against Dundee United than Rangers so that would be the sensible choice but I don't think you can mitigate the risk entirely; as a few of our fellow fans demonstrated.

[DaveF]

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was there not more than a handful or 2 of Hibs fans who decided to shout and sing over a similar event at Pittodrie just before Christmas? I think the excuse was 'we didn't know what was happening' but the Aberdeen fans standing silently, the black flags and the lone piper was a pretty big ****ing clue:greengrin

These things are sadly always at the mercy of an idiot or 2. There is probably less chance of it happening against Dundee United than Rangers so that would be the sensible choice but I don't think you can mitigate the risk entirely; as a few of our fellow fans demonstrated.

You are right but my recollection of that (from reading as I wasn't there) is that no one had a clue what was going on because the tannoy was inaudible. There was even a video from the Aberdeen end when the announcement was being made and you could make out nothing.

Not excusing any idiot behaviour but I think the general consensus was that no one knew a thing about it.

[RCNG]

I'm sure Barry Wilkins said a few home games ago / tweeted that they get a lot of requests for shout outs for those who have passed and sned then for an end of season tribute that will be happening.

[Bridge hibs]

I alway look for the one they put up on youtube so I can sit on my own and have a wee greet 💚

[Smartie]

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was there not more than a handful or 2 of Hibs fans who decided to shout and sing over a similar event at Pittodrie just before Christmas? I think the excuse was 'we didn't know what was happening' but the Aberdeen fans standing silently, the black flags and the lone piper was a pretty big ****ing clue:greengrin

These things are sadly always at the mercy of an idiot or 2. There is probably less chance of it happening against Dundee United than Rangers so that would be the sensible choice but I don't think you can mitigate the risk entirely; as a few of our fellow fans demonstrated.

With a track record of leaving Ibrox disaster stickers behind in the away end at Ibrox, I’m not naive enough to believe that something would be immaculately observed if the boot were on the other foot either.

I just don’t know why anyone can’t just wheesht for a couple of minutes - if for no better reason, to be awarded a sort of moral high ground.

[JimBHibees]

With a track record of leaving Ibrox disaster stickers behind in the away end at Ibrox, I’m not naive enough to believe that something would be immaculately observed if the boot were on the other foot either.

I just don’t know why anyone can’t just wheesht for a couple of minutes - if for no better reason, to be awarded a sort of moral high ground.

Just common decency really

[marinello59]

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was there not more than a handful or 2 of Hibs fans who decided to shout and sing over a similar event at Pittodrie just before Christmas? I think the excuse was 'we didn't know what was happening' but the Aberdeen fans standing silently, the black flags and the lone piper was a pretty big ****ing clue:greengrin

These things are sadly always at the mercy of an idiot or 2. There is probably less chance of it happening against Dundee United than Rangers so that would be the sensible choice but I don't think you can mitigate the risk entirely; as a few of our fellow fans demonstrated.

I was there and what you have described is miles away from what actually happened on the pitch. Without prior warning no Hibs fan could have possibly known what was going on. That point was made on here the next day that Aberdeen should have informed us all beforehand and it would have been observed properly. Their tannoy system certainly didn't deliver anything that any of us could hear. Yes, sometimes we can behave badly but there were no excuses needed for that day, we genuinely didn't know what was happening.

[marinello59]

I don't think it's wrong to consider moving it from the last game of the season (I think it would be correct to do so) but what a disgusting state of affairs it is that it comes to this.

:agree:
What a sad world we live in when we even have to think about things like this.

[JimBHibees]

:agree:
What a sad world we live in when we even have to think about things like this.

Yep depressing however after their behaviour at Ron’s memorial best for all normal people to move. As per the succulent lamb media were mute

[Jamesie]

Why so? Think it makes sense to be last home game of the season

November is the traditional month for remembering the dead in my religious denominations, which i suspect is why that month was originally chosen.

[skankomcphee]

I just don’t know why anyone can’t just wheesht for a couple of minutes - if for no better reason, to be awarded a sort of moral high ground.

Suspect that sadly what they’ve shoved up their nose pre-match might make it difficult to wheesht for a couple of minutes.

[pacorosssco]

Would like opportunity pay respect to ma old man . Think a really powerful tool for support.

[yogi_campfire]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.

[Hibbyradge]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.

They will. They interrupted the minute's silence for Ron Gordon and they'll do it again.

They're horrible human beings.

[TrumpIsAPeado]

Can't we just give them the mandatory 2% and drown out their squeaks with a strong round of applause? Celebrate the lives that were lived rather than mourning the loss of them.

[blackpoolhibs]

They will. They interrupted the minute's silence for Ron Gordon and they'll do it again.

They're horrible human beings.
:agree:

They really are the worst football support i've ever come across. :rolleyes:

[JimBHibees]

They will. They interrupted the minute's silence for Ron Gordon and they'll do it again.

They're horrible human beings.

They disrespected Ron’s passing twice once at Hampden in a semi final v Celtic when a minutes applause sang Hello Hello then at ER when doing the same. Despicable. Just for one minute imagine the fall out of the roles had been reversed

[speedy_gonzales]

Would like opportunity pay respect to ma old man . Think a really powerful tool for support.

Same.
Over the years my dad and I would sit in reverence, watching the images of the few folk we'd have known (one time including someone that we knew but hadn't known had passed 🫣) but mainly the many Hibs fans that were gone that we didn't know. A tear in my eye when you seen an older boy that had lived long enough to see Hibs reach the holy grail, to almost losing it when seeing the faces of children and young adults that had died far too young.
This year my dad will be up on the big screens, no tear will be shed but I'll be beaming with pride, he wanted nothing more than to be up there when his time had come. For him, it'll be as close to walking on the hallowed turf as he could get, surrounded by the best people.

I can't make the Dundee Utd game so my last home game this season will be against Rangers. If we don't hold our tribute on that day I'll not be happy.
If we do hold it and it's disrupted in any fashion by them, I'll be raging but my only consolation would be knowing my dad will be up there looking down giving it a big "get it right up ye!" to the "blue noses".

[Baldy Foghorn]

:agree:
What a sad world we live in when we even have to think about things like this.

:agree: Pathetic that we have to think about tributes, as the hordes of blue noses can't behave properly

[Power]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2025/april/23/tribute-to-absent-friends-at-easter-road-stadium/

We have today released details of Tribute to Absent Friends for this season.

The Tribute to Absent Friends presents fans with the opportunity to remember Hibees who have passed away over the last year at the home of Hibernian FC.

Fans are invited to send in tributes to lost loved ones ahead of our final home game of the season, taking place on Saturday 17 May, 12:30pm kick-off.

Now an annual tradition, messages and photos of Hibs supporters who have passed away over the course of the season will be shown on the stadium screens ahead of the game.

Supporters are encouraged to send in messages containing the person’s name, plus no more than 30 words and can also include one photograph with their tribute.

Please email your tribute to [email protected] before midday on Friday 9 May to be included.

Fans will be asked to be inside the stadium around 12pm on the day of the game to see the tributes.

[Jones28]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.

Don't agree with this, most supporters would but the Hun are of a different league. Their attempt to ruin the tribute to Ron Gordon was a disgrace, and it wasn't the odd one or two, it was the vast majority and you can hear them clearly in the video.

[Centre Hawf]

The tribute to absent friends is about 15 minutes long usually and starts quite a while before kick-off. I'd like to think they'll not get a chance to really do anything that ruins it but they always find new ways to surprise me.

[tamig]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.

I’m sure you also believe everything Putin says. Some folk can never be trusted sadly.

[HoboHarry]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.
Even 200 booing is a whole lot louder than silence from the rest. They can't be trusted, they've proven that over and over.

[marinello59]

I’m glad to see it going ahead on the final day of the season as it should be, we shouldn’t be moving things around because of those incapable of showing respect. Call me naive but I’m hopeful that it will go ahead without any significant disruption from the away stand.

[Baader]

:agree:

They really are the worst football support i've ever come across. :rolleyes:

Worst club and fans in world football. As Ian Archer correctly said about them many years ago "a permanent embarrassment and an occasional disgrace."

[Hibspur]

I’m glad to see it going ahead on the final day of the season as it should be, we shouldn’t be moving things around because of those incapable of showing respect. Call me naive but I’m hopeful that it will go ahead without any significant disruption from the away stand.

I disagree. I just don't think it's worth tempting fate with something like this.

And without wishing to appear controversial, if Rangers were showing something similar at Ibrox when we were playing there could we really trust all our travelling fans to remain respectful?

It's just a bad mix, as we saw with the Ron Gordon tribute.

[danhibees1875]

I’m glad to see it going ahead on the final day of the season as it should be, we shouldn’t be moving things around because of those incapable of showing respect. Call me naive but I’m hopeful that it will go ahead without any significant disruption from the away stand.

:agree:

I think it'll be fine also. Certainly hope so.

[Peanut Shaz]

I’d rather it wasn’t on the last day. I expect the Pope songbook will get an outing as well as general disruption. Emotions for some will be running high and it would be a real shame if their thoughts and memories are clouded by the behaviour of some of The Rangers supporters.

[Pretty Boy]

Even 200 booing is a whole lot louder than silence from the rest. They can't be trusted, they've proven that over and over.

I don't think the tribute includes a minutes silence. It's a lot of messages on the screen over a pretty extended period of time with some music playing.

Booing over it would be far from ideal obviously but it could probably be pretty easily drowned out. Fwiw I don't think it will be a huge issue.

[Bostonhibby]

The tribute to absent friends is about 15 minutes long usually and starts quite a while before kick-off. I'd like to think they'll not get a chance to really do anything that ruins it but they always find new ways to surprise me.Not letting a single hun into the ground until the tribute is over works for me, and if the beasts misbehave outside it draws even more attention to the species they are, and why they need to be excluded from normal respectful human occasions.

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[Scouse Hibee]

I disagree. I just don't think it's worth tempting fate with something like this.

And without wishing to appear controversial, if Rangers were showing something similar at Ibrox when we were playing there could we really trust all our travelling fans to remain respectful?

It's just a bad mix, as we saw with the Ron Gordon tribute.

I think you’re overthinking it. It’s not a minutes silence or anything similar, it’s a display on the screens with music played. Can’t really see any disruption to it really.

[Ryan91]

I think you’re overthinking it. It’s not a minutes silence or anything similar, it’s a display on the screens with music played. Can’t really see any disruption to it really.

They'll try their level best to disrespect it in some manner, any sort of booing or chanting from even a small group and they can get absolutely ****ed with zero tickets when they come to ER next season IMO, lost revenue be damned.

[Mcbizz1998]

I would have personally preferred the United game I must say. If any supporters in world football would attempt to ruin it, it’s them.

[Smartie]

If they ruin it then they can get 0 tickets for their games at Easter Road next season.

Their choice.

[B.H.F.C]

I’m glad we didn’t move it and I don’t think there’ll be too much of an issue. Partly because there will be less than half the number of them that there normally is. It’s also done well before a lot of them are in and I don’t think it’s the type of thing it is, is something they’ll take too much notice of.

[GreenCastle]

If they ruin it then they can get 0 tickets for their games at Easter Road next season.

Their choice.

Yup - should be zero after the Ron Gordon incident also.

Hibs should call it out if any disruption and definitely gives the club more ammo for reducing allocation further in future.

[speedy_gonzales]

Does anyone know if this video tribute is made available on the clubs YouTube channel or elsewhere?
I sent in my dad's tribute and got a nice reply from Matthew Newton from the club, but family members who can't make the game (would probably struggle with it being a Cat A) are asking if they could see it anywhere?
I did suggest Arthur's Seat and a decent pair of bino's 🤣

[Onceinawhile]

Does anyone know if this video tribute is made available on the clubs YouTube channel or elsewhere?
I sent in my dad's tribute and got a nice reply from Matthew Newton from the club, but family members who can't make the game (would probably struggle with it being a Cat A) are asking if they could see it anywhere?
I did suggest Arthur's Seat and a decent pair of bino's 🤣

I'm fairly sure it's been put on the club's youtube in previous years.

[Hibby70]

I'm fairly sure it's been put on the club's youtube in previous years.

It was definitely available a couple of years back, although they had issues with copyright for the music so it came out silent.

[Billy Whizz]

Does anyone know if this video tribute is made available on the clubs YouTube channel or elsewhere?
I sent in my dad's tribute and got a nice reply from Matthew Newton from the club, but family members who can't make the game (would probably struggle with it being a Cat A) are asking if they could see it anywhere?
I did suggest Arthur's Seat and a decent pair of bino's ��

All are on Hibs YouTube channel. Last years had no music, but previous years does. It’s a shame no music, but the music adds to it
Just Google on YouTube


https://youtu.be/mg-KTFmPrMA?feature=shared

[BILLYHIBS]

All are on Hibs YouTube channel. Last years had no music, but previous years does. It’s a shame no music, but the music adds to it
Just Google on YouTube


https://youtu.be/mg-KTFmPrMA?feature=shared


Couple of dot netters in there

RIP


:boo hoo::boo hoo:

[ancient hibee]

I think that u tube link is for 2024.

[lyonhibs]

Don't agree with this, most supporters would but the Hun are of a different league. Their attempt to ruin the tribute to Ron Gordon was a disgrace, and it wasn't the odd one or two, it was the vast majority and you can hear them clearly in the video.

I'd trust anybody other set of supporters in the league to not disrupt it, including Hearts. The only way the Hun **** element don't "get involved" is if we pretend everyone that gets remembered was a fallen soldier.

[Scouse Hibee]

I think that u tube link is for 2024.

It is,2025 hasn’t been put together yet

[speedy_gonzales]

I'm fairly sure it's been put on the club's youtube in previous years.


It was definitely available a couple of years back, although they had issues with copyright for the music so it came out silent.


All are on Hibs YouTube channel. Last years had no music, but previous years does. It’s a shame no music, but the music adds to it
Just Google on YouTube


https://youtu.be/mg-KTFmPrMA?feature=shared

Cheers all, I genuinely did look at the clubs YouTube channel but clearly not close enough 🫣

[B.H.F.C]

I'd trust anybody other set of supporters in the league to not disrupt it, including Hearts. The only way the Hun **** element don't "get involved" is if we pretend everyone that gets remembered was a fallen soldier.

I don’t think (famous last words) there’ll be much of an issue. It’s done well before kick off and it’s something on the screens rather than something being sung along to (like Subshine on Leith for Ron) that they’ll feel the need to sing over or whatever. Think it’ll be ok on this occasion.

[Superfurry72]

Does anyone know if this video tribute is made available on the clubs YouTube channel or elsewhere?
I sent in my dad's tribute and got a nice reply from Matthew Newton from the club, but family members who can't make the game (would probably struggle with it being a Cat A) are asking if they could see it anywhere?
I did suggest Arthur's Seat and a decent pair of bino's 🤣

Thanks for posting this as I sent in a tribute to my dear friend, a fellow dot.netter who many of you will know on here as Fergos. But I hadn’t received a reply so this encouraged me to follow up and it’s all sorted. I was worried as his sister and niece are coming to the game.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Thanks for posting this as I sent in a tribute to my dear friend, a fellow dot.netter who many of you will know on here as Fergos. But I hadn’t received a reply so this encouraged me to follow up and it’s all sorted. I was worried as his sister and niece are coming to the game.

Gosh, my condolences on the loss of your friend, mate.

Can't believe that about Fergos. Didn't know him personally but i remember him on here and enjoyed his posts.

[Superfurry72]

Gosh, my condolences on the loss of your friend, mate.

Can't believe that about Fergos. Didn't know him personally but i remember him on here and enjoyed his posts.

Thank you. He passed away on April 9 so it’s still very raw.

[Power]

Tribute messages and photos of Hibs supporters who have passed away over the course of the season will be shown on the stadium screens at 11:55am ahead of the game. The tribute will last around 15minutes.

[Bridge hibs]

Tribute messages and photos of Hibs supporters who have passed away over the course of the season will be shown on the stadium screens at 11:55am ahead of the game. The tribute will last around 15minutes.Will it be uploaded onto Youtube K ? I like to have a quiet moment to reflect on those of whom have passed.

[Power]

Will it be uploaded onto Youtube K ? I like to have a quiet moment to reflect on those of whom have passed.

Yeh, that’s right, same as previous years.

[Billy Whizz]

Tribute messages and photos of Hibs supporters who have passed away over the course of the season will be shown on the stadium screens at 11:55am ahead of the game. The tribute will last around 15minutes.

KP thanks for confirming. I’ll be in sharp as sadly there will be a few people on it I knew, including our very own John Campbell

Will we have music with it tomorrow

[Gorebridge Hibb]

KP thanks for confirming. I’ll be in sharp as sadly there will be a few people on it I knew, including our very own John Campbell

Will we have music with it tomorrow

Will be tough as tomorrow marks a year since my Dad was on the big screens after passing in March 2024. He so would have loved this season. Looking forward to Europe and I know he’ll be with me in spirit 👍💚

[Pretty Boy]

Is there anything planned for Tom Farmer? No mention of it in the supporter info for the game which seems odd.

[pacorosssco]

Grateful my father has been included in this who I lost late last year. Is there a reason it's on so early few fans will be there to see it? Grateful to club regardless.

[Power]

KP thanks for confirming. I’ll be in sharp as sadly there will be a few people on it I knew, including our very own John Campbell

Will we have music with it tomorrow

Yeh, there’s a few tracks to accompany the imagery.


Is there anything planned for Tom Farmer? No mention of it in the supporter info for the game which seems odd.

There is a minutes applause planned before kick off.


Grateful my father has been included in this who I lost late last year. Is there a reason it's on so early few fans will be there to see it? Grateful to club regardless.

We’ve went with 30minutes before the match in previous years, potentially a chance to repeat it again at HT.

[pacorosssco]

Yeh, there’s a few tracks to accompany the imagery.



There is a minutes applause planned before kick off.



We’ve went with 30minutes before the match in previous years, potentially a chance to repeat it again at HT.

Thank you for responding

[Onceinawhile]

Grateful my father has been included in this who I lost late last year. Is there a reason it's on so early few fans will be there to see it? Grateful to club regardless.

You want to see it, get in early? I'll be planning to get in after it's on personally.

[pacorosssco]

You want to see it, get in early? I'll be planning to get in after it's on personally.

Off course I'll be there early to see it. That wasn't the point. Enjoy the game tomorrow

[Bobby's Cinema]

You want to see it, get in early? I'll be planning to get in after it's on personally.
Absolutely no need for that response to an appreciative genuine question being asked.

[Pretty Boy]

Yeh, there’s a few tracks to accompany the imagery.



There is a minutes applause planned before kick off.



We’ve went with 30minutes before the match in previous years, potentially a chance to repeat it again at HT.

Thanks for confirming.

[GordonHFC]

You want to see it, get in early? I'll be planning to get in after it's on personally.

Any point in responding at all with this?

[One Day]

Will it be uploaded onto Youtube K ? I like to have a quiet moment to reflect on those of whom have passed.

Me too. Brings a tear to your eye. There's always someone you know or knew and faces you don't know but recognise from seeing over the years at Hibs games.

[Scouse Hibee]

You want to see it, get in early? I'll be planning to get in after it's on personally.

Nice!

[Steve-O]

Sadly my own dad on here this year.

Here’s the link - https://youtu.be/2MW-9gEbYBY?si=JgNs_ihneH_MazhE

RIP to all these Hibees.

[chrisski33]

You want to see it, get in early? I'll be planning to get in after it's on personally.

Nae need for a response like that.

[cabbageandribs1875]

very first one up, Alan Scally, was he a joiner in Bathgate ? i did notice his obituary in the paper just two weeks ago and was positive it was the Alan Scally i had a pint with now and then approx 20 years ago, his son was Alan as well i think

[McD]

Always brings tears, some beautiful messages. My condolences to everyone who’s lost a loved one, and a well done to Hibs for again delivering such a poignant video, particularly the person or people who created it

[bingo70]

Sadly my own dad on here this year.

Here’s the link - https://youtu.be/2MW-9gEbYBY?si=JgNs_ihneH_MazhE

RIP to all these Hibees.

Ah Steve, so sorry to hear that.

Hope you’re doing ok.

[Billy Whizz]

It’s always a sad occasion when this is shown. Hope it brings some comfort to the families of their loved ones

[Jamesie]

Really brings home such a shocking number of Hibbys have lost their lives far, far too early in the past 12 months. May their memory be a blessing and rest in peace.

[Power]

https://youtu.be/2MW-9gEbYBY

[EdinMike]

Having just watched it, I only just realised that DJ Willie from Tamsons past away last year.

I had the pleasure of managing Tamsons for a brief few months in 2016, and during that cup win. What a wonderful man.

[Danderhall Hibs]

This is a great thing and so sad, particularly when you see the wee kids and even those that are young with young families.

Is it meant to be for those that have died within the season? Looks like there were a few who’d been on it before and some from years prior to 2024?

[EdinMike]

This is a great thing and so sad, particularly when you see the wee kids and even those that are young with young families.

Is it meant to be for those that have died within the season? Looks like there were a few who’d been on it before and some from years prior to 2024?

It’s more for people who want to commemorate a remembrance, I don’t think it’s ever been subject to death within the season or year itself.

[DaveF]

Beautiful, emotional watch 🇳🇬

[Danderhall Hibs]

It’s more for people who want to commemorate a remembrance, I don’t think it’s ever been subject to death within the season or year itself.

👍🏼 I thought it was for the season just past. They’ll get longer and longer as the years go on then.

[He's here!]

It’s more for people who want to commemorate a remembrance, I don’t think it’s ever been subject to death within the season or year itself.

Nevertheless a great many look to be within the last year or two, and as someone else has said it gives you pause for thought when you see quite how many Hibs fans pass away in a short space of time. Especially sad to see how young some are.

[pacorosssco]

Try not to let someone else's insensitivity get to you. I don't know which fan your dad is on the video, but for the overwhelming majority of us it's a really lovely, moving experience to watch it so just focus on that.

Thank you I did in indeed take much comfort from the tribute and I got my father for 85 years. Far too many young and children in tribute taken too soon. Again thank you to the club for doing

[NAE NOOKIE]

Watched the whole thing on You Tube and found it incredibly moving, it was heartbreaking to see how young so many of them were.

There is a certain amount of sentimentality that surrounds football, but IMO it is a fact that people feel a connection with folk who support the same club as themselves and the place it has in their lives, it's a thing that connects families and friends and in many cases brings them together. I have made many lifelong friends simply because I support Hibs.

Who cares if the people remembered in the tribute passed away this season or 20 years ago, it would mean something to them, and means something to their friends and family, to be included.

I think this is a brilliant thing Hibs and other clubs do every season and how anybody can comment negatively on it, for any reason, is totally beyond me.

[O'Rourke3]

I'm always moved by this and in tears by the end. Lovely tribute.

[Trinity Hibee]

Hadnt realised quite how many ex staff and players have been lost this past year too. Great the club acknowledges all of these people at the end of each season.

[Hibs3-2]

Trying to be diplomatic, i think “onceinawhile” was posting meaning he plans on being in the stadium around 12:15 which is after the tribute above? Maybe his wording was a bit off.

Another brilliant tribute. RIP all 💚

[Pagan Hibernia]

Hadnt realised quite how many ex staff and players have been lost this past year too. Great the club acknowledges all of these people at the end of each season.

Even though I knew of his passing it was still a horrible moment seeing Alex Edwards on there.

Beautiful tribute to many much loved hibees, even if it leaves me with a heavy heart each year.

[Superfurry72]

My dear friend (who posted on here as Fergos) was on there – we only lost him last month so we're all still coming to terms with it. His sister and niece joined us for the day so it was lovely, especially as his sister had chosen a pic of him and his dad with the Scottish Cup, and both of them have now left us. It's a great thing for the club to do and my condolences go out to everyone else in the Hibee family who has lost a loved one too.

[Billy Whizz]

There was loads of clapping around me in the East, when it got to the former players who had passed away recently, and STF

[Hibspur]

Watched the whole thing on You Tube and found it incredibly moving, it was heartbreaking to see how young so many of them were.

There is a certain amount of sentimentality that surrounds football, but IMO it is a fact that people feel a connection with folk who support the same club as themselves and the place it has in their lives, it's a thing that connects families and friends and in many cases brings them together. I have made many lifelong friends simply because I support Hibs.

Who cares if the people remembered in the tribute passed away this season or 20 years ago, it would mean something to them, and means something to their friends and family, to be included.

I think this is a brilliant thing Hibs and other clubs do every season and how anybody can comment negatively on it, for any reason, is totally beyond me.

It's a good point. There will be many fans whose Hibs-supporting loved ones passed away before the club started the tribute and it's a great platform for them to be remembered on. I hadn't realised that this was possible until watching yesterday's tribute and I'm planning to get in touch with the family of a great pal of mine who passed away nearly 10 years ago to see if they'd be OK with him being included next year.

[Billy Whizz]

It's a good point. There will be many fans whose Hibs-supporting loved ones passed away before the club started the tribute and it's a great platform for them to be remembered on. I hadn't realised that this was possible until watching yesterday's tribute and I'm planning to get in touch with the family of a great pal of mine who passed away nearly 10 years ago to see if they'd be OK with him being included next year.

My dad passed away in 2017, and he’d been going to see the Hibees since the 1950’s. Used to travel from Ayrshire on his motorbike
He’s the reason I support Hibs, but I’ve never been brave enough to put him on the screens

[Danderhall Hibs]

It's a good point. There will be many fans whose Hibs-supporting loved ones passed away before the club started the tribute and it's a great platform for them to be remembered on. I hadn't realised that this was possible until watching yesterday's tribute and I'm planning to get in touch with the family of a great pal of mine who passed away nearly 10 years ago to see if they'd be OK with him being included next year.

Fair point - I asked the question initially as I could just see the length of the video getting longer and longer as time goes on but this is a fair point. Maybe they ensure once it’s been included there’s no repeats.

Hope that doesn’t come across as insensitive as I think it’s a great thing and very touching.

[Pretty Boy]

I missed this in the stadium but watched in on YouTube.

I knew a couple of people that were going to be on it so was braced for that. Every year though there is a face or 3 I recognise just from away games, Easter Road, local pubs etc. that always catches me a bit off guard. Not friends or even acquaintances but just people you maybe nod to or have maybe exchanged a few words with in the past. The young people, and particularly the bairns, always gets me. Without downplaying the pain of losing an elderly parent or grandparent in any way it's the way things are meant to be, when you see kids or people in their 20s, 30s etc it just seems really unfair.

It's a really nice things for Hibs to do and hopefully it's a bit of comfort to people who are grieving.

[Hibby70]

My dad was on the previous one and watching this one brought back good memories - although I was fighting back tears.

It's something Hibs do really well - much better than just reading the names out like St Mirren did.

Thoughts go out to anyone that has lost someone recently.

[CropleyWasGod]

I didn't make the game on Saturday, so am just catching up with this.

There was a guy on the reel that I was at school with, which is one of those things that always gets you.

Did anyone here know him? His name was Graham Dodds, who grew up in Craigentinny. He was with the TSB and Lloyds for a while IIRC.

Edit. Turns out he passed away in 2021.

[Potty78]

Wasn't there sat due to work commitments in cork. Family and friends sent me my dads tribute,he passed in Dec. Lovely touch by the club👍

[Onceinawhile]

Trying to be diplomatic, i think “onceinawhile” was posting meaning he plans on being in the stadium around 12:15 which is after the tribute above? Maybe his wording was a bit off.

Another brilliant tribute. RIP all 💚

That is exactly what I meant - for various reasons, I don't wish to watch it. So I went in after it was on. Not sure why that needed an onslaught of abuse personally.

[Scouse Hibee]

That is exactly what I meant - for various reasons, I don't wish to watch it. So I went in after it was on. Not sure why that needed an onslaught of abuse personally.

If you read back your post it’s quite easy to work out why you got the responses you did. If you had replied as you have above then folk would have understood you.

[H18S NX]

Just watched it on Youtube,I knew a few and it brought back a sad lump in my throat,God rest their souls, to the Angels high above.