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Glad we are doing something for him. Sounds like there are going to be more events than just the testimonial match. Would be good to get a Man Utd 11 for the actual match.
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Glad we are doing something for him. Sounds like there are going to be more events than just the testimonial match. Would be good to get a Man Utd 11 for the actual match.
Superb news!!!
Nine years!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch
I've kissed his forhead, right on the spot where heided the winner from.
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Always felt he managed to slink away from his playing time without enough notice, recognition or credit.
Over the moon with this.
My daughter's due that month, shame as would have gone otherwise.
Congratulations, seems fitting you name her David when she’s born.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
Your call though.
You could never tire of watching that cup-winning header.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch
He's also done better when he's stepped into the manager's shoes than folk give him credit for.
Wonder who will want to send a team to play in OctoberQuote:
Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch
I'll still be there to watch 😁
What...on the pitch at hampden...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kato
Both the game and the testimonial dinner are the weeks of the international break. Would have been lovely to get most of the 2016 winning team, but McGinn will be away with ScotlandQuote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Clubs will be idle, so hopefully can bring a team up to ER
I'd say it's more of a duty.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
Class! Surely a sell out
Some things are so important you’d miss anything to be there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
Send Mrs. diclonius a good luck card and we’ll have a pie and a bovril waiting for you 👍
(congratulations by the way)
Many Congratulations, now please get your priorities right 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
Thanks all!
If we were having a boy he'd have been called Jason - will leave you to make your own interpretations on that one. :wink:
Gutted I’m on holiday and missing it.
I was on holiday for Stevenson’s as well. Sure they are doing it on purpose now :greengrin
Even our mahoosive Gorgie overlords are too small a team to be worthy of such an occasion. Time machine required. I'd settle for Brazil '70 in the first half and Brazil '82 in the second.
Thats the rumourQuote:
Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch
Well deserved , looking forward to the dinner and the match :flag:
YuckQuote:
Originally Posted by Kato
I'd rather have the sevco 2016 team as the opponents managed by the magic hat might not be doable thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibs3-2
You've went for KylieQuote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
Not usually a fan of testimonials but I'll be at both the match and dinner for this one.
Surely it will mean seeing the likes of Logan, McGeouch, Fyvie, Keatings, Fontaine and Bartley in Hibs strips one last time. Worth every penny.
I'm hoping to get to both too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Just a pity SJM will be in France with Scotland, assuming they fly out a couple of days before the game. :dunno:
Don't be silly. He, and everyone else, was too busy attacking Sevco playersQuote:
Originally Posted by DIXIHIBS
I actually agree, there’s not a hope in either gods Green earth or hell that they’d agree to that thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Gmack7
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Like your reasoning but it was pretty much a case of picking the 1 or 2 names we both actually agreed on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Green Reaper
It does help that our #1 choice for a boy happens to be the same as the Hammer of the Hearts.
The Scotland squad are staying in Spain for a training camp between the Spain and France games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Right, thanks. 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
I hugged SDG on the pitch at Hampden; he seemed in a daze, as of course was I.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kato
Anyone else got tickets for the testimonial dinner?
Not a lot of detail of who will be in attendance but with interviews, entertainment and special guests mentioned i think it's safe to say it will be a good night.
Yes a bit pricey but a one off
I'll be in Australia so can't go.
Is there a date for the testimonial game?
Sunday 15th October im sure I readQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
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Thanks. I'll be back by then. 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean1875
£92 + vat for cheapest seats 🫣
Pricey, but got mine in order to show SDG how much he means for his service to the club. :flag:
The most deserving testimonial, the celebrations and memories he gave us with family and friends is the most important of all our lifetimes.
Sir David, if you read this, THANK YOU, but please no testimonial gigs, leave the guitar at home! :)
Should be a good night but i think i’ll do hospitality in the united game instead..
My mates have a table. Jammy gits 🙄🙂Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
How strict is the black tie thing? Cannae see half of them in a penguin suit 🤣
Tin hat firmly on.
But are we now a bit OTT when it comes to testimonials and the definition of them?
Surprisingly David Gray only played 37 Premiership matches for Hibs. That's very surprising to me.
I know he has given the club a number of years service but it has been a long time since he regularly played for us.
I totally see where you are coming from but if there's a player worth breaking the traditional testimonial rules for its David Gray. I like to see them as a way of celebrating an outstanding contribution to the football club, be it having 10 years loyal service or scoring one of the biggest goals in the clubs historyQuote:
Originally Posted by Daily Hibs
:agree: Testimonial is the least we should be doing for SDG. That iconic image of him at the FT whistle in May 16 should be set in bronze on a plinth outside the West Stand.Quote:
Originally Posted by SloopJB
Not that strict.Quote:
Originally Posted by LewysGot2
POTY night is black tie as well but lounge suits are fine. Tbh there are always a couple in jeans and trainers and they never get turned away either.
I think it's just to encourage people to make a wee bit effort.
Do only Premiership matches count? The three seasons in the Championship & Stubbs first signing. Apart from the Hampden game his opener against Der Hun in the 4-0 was very special. He'd a wee habit of scoring against them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daily Hibs
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Aye you need a tin hat. You seem very negative about all our cup winners. Regularly slate stevenson/hanlon and say hibs are overly sentimental etc. SDG gave most of us our greatest day supporting hibs ( with the help of a few others), he's been at the club 10 years and steps in to help without complaint when called upon. Dam right he deserves a testimonial.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daily Hibs
Damn - I'd been hoping to see a couple of dafties in their finery and as uncomfortable as I'd imagine that would make them 😉Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
He didn't really get a proper send off. Ten years nearly, captained us through the rough times, gave us our best times, stand-up guy, always there for us.
Deserves everything.
Who we playing in October? Thought we would have heard something by now.
We must fill ER for SDG
I hope we do everything to promote it.
If I was a millionaire I would fund his salary at Hibs the rest of his life
Pushed the boat out and got a top table
Probably a thank you for the best feeling I had at the SDG goal
I doubt it will be ever repeated
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Originally Posted by LewysGot2
3 of us going , bit pricey but worth every penny.
No penguin suit for me dress trousers , shirt and Hibs tie.
Really looking forward to it hopefully most of the 2016 team will be there .
You reckon it will be ok with a normal suit?Quote:
Originally Posted by h1bs4life
Yes, definitelyQuote:
Originally Posted by S4uzee
Yes. Black tie for me but only because I used to have to wear a tux for work. 3 at our table are wearing kilts which is also a good option but some are just wearing suits. Even a blazer/smart trousers will be be fine, but there's a ban on anyone even thinking of turning up in jeans to our table.Quote:
Originally Posted by S4uzee
Do you need the numbers to book a table ? Lot of us away for the Scotland game but someone who’s not going is looking for a couple of seats
You could get single seats at the £92 tables . We got 3 no idea what table at but will be fellow Hibs fans should be a cracking night .Quote:
Originally Posted by bod
I think the cup winning goal and everything that surrounded that sometimes make you forget what a good player and captain Gray was for us. An absolute warrior. I always felt we were a much better team when he was in it. I wish we had a David Gray in the side now. Fully deserving of a testimonial for what he's given us. He's absolutely immortalised himself in the history of our club.
What’s the situation with the game next month, do we have a date, venue and who’s likely to be playing
It said a man utd select in on the website.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
No idea about details.
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So will include Antony and Sancho 🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
Match Details announced at the end of the week B ✅Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
The likes of Darren Fletcher and Wes Brown will turn out for the Red Devils select side while Hibs legends Scott Brown and Steven Whittaker will be among the home squad.
Hibs' confirmation statement also revealed some of the Scottish Cup Final winning squad will take part in the action as well as players from the 2007 League Cup victory.
10 pound a ticket.
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/articl...at-easter-road
A Hibernian FC Legends side will face Manchester United Legends in October for David Gray’s testimonial match.
The game will take place on Sunday 15 October, 2023 at Easter Road and will kick-off at 2pm.
To commemorate David’s magnificent career, a Manchester United Legends XI will come to Easter Road as we go back to where it all started for him.
There will be a star-studded team for the Hibernian FC side with David Gray lining up with some of his Scottish Cup winning teammates and some of the side that lifted the League Cup in 2007
The first two names on the teamsheet are former Hibs and Scotland legends Scott Brown and Steven Whittaker.
Tickets are now on sale for the game. They’re just £10 for all supporters and can be purchased at https://www.eticketing.co.uk/hibernianfc/
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Originally Posted by SChibs
100%. Stubbs’ first signing and helped set the standard for that desperately needed rebuild after years of drift, before writing his name into Hibs history.
If someone doesn’t understand why this guy deserves special recognition then they don’t know much about this club. Oh for a time in the future when we can be blasé about winning the Scottish Cup.
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Very decent.
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Originally Posted by SChibs
Are we even breaking traditional rules? It’s usually for 10 years service, he’ll reach that at the end of this season won’t he?
In that time, he’s been a player, captain, galvanising influence, cup winning goal scorer and captain, coach, step-into-the-breach manager and never misses a chance to talk us up. Definitely deserving of a testimonial imho
Hope we get a decent crowd in for this. The man absolutely deserves it. Tenner a ticket should help.
100%Quote:
Originally Posted by B.H.F.C
Ticket bought 👍
This man is an utter legend and deserves our full support
A nice bit of irony that the event last night was hosted by a guy who’d wrote us off at half time vs hearts
Tbf to him he didn't try to hide from it and was pretty self deprecating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart93
I thought he was very good as a host.
Thoroughly enjoyed the night , Peter Martin was a funny host.
Good to see Fyvie , Stevenson , Hanlon , Fontaine , Stokesie up on the stage talking about SDG and the cup final win .
Jack Ross , Newell , Fish and a few more all singing his praises.
SDG is a gentleman came round posing for photos also signed Scottish Cup tattoo on some drunk Hibs fans leg and let them kiss the spot on his napper where he connected with the ball for that goal.:wink:
Nothing to do with the testimonial but the venue ran out of beer at 9 pm they did get more in but by that time we were on the vodka which is probably why very rough this morning.
Stokes was at the event?Quote:
Originally Posted by h1bs4life
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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Yes Stokes was there was surprised to see him he spoke highly of the team and SDG
Peter Martin did make a joke about having all the exits covered
Brilliant, and just hope he is still free to play in the testimonial game, be funny watching a prison guard running around handcuffed to Stoksey while on fire.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
What a display the man put on that day at Hampden, and it was not the first time he had won a cup almost on his own at Hampden. He destroyed us one time as well.
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Aye that’s fair playQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Peter Martin was great compare
Really natural funny guy
Enjoyed the night apart from the singer at the end. Took to him as much as I did with Johnson.
Really nice of John Doolan to make the effort and drive up, but ouch that was awkward his comment about SDG being a level above Liam Craig as captain, not realising Liam Craig was actually in attendance.
Welcome to the stage Will Fish soon to follow in David Gray’s footsteps by being released by Man Utd :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
How did Big Fish handle that? :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by h1bs4life
Brondby away sticks in my mind as being typical of his leadership and quality. I remember being at that game and thinking “he really IS such a natural leader and talisman”.Quote:
Originally Posted by jacomo
Fish just laughed it of there was a good bit of banter between Martin and the players , Stevenson , Hanlon and think it was Newell all kept minding about his half time write off at Tynie.Quote:
Originally Posted by LewysGot2
John Doolan made the long journey up specially to pay testimony to SDG , very good presentation from the Community Trust one of the charities that are benefiting from SDG testimonial year they do some terrific stuff in the community.
Lots of money raised at the auction with Martin funny and good at playing of the bidders against each other for the benefit of the fund.
Tickets for the night cost a few quid but we’ll worth it glad I was fortunate at the time to be able to afford it and be part of a great night.:flag::flag:
My kid is due to come out late September, if she's not too late I might try and go.
Nobody minds these days, just let her get on with it, i'ts no biggie now. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
Surely could have got a Hibby to do it, he's a Celtic c3ntQuote:
Originally Posted by WoreTheGreen
OuchQuote:
Originally Posted by jeffers
Go compere!Quote:
Originally Posted by WoreTheGreen
I see my f up🫣Quote:
Originally Posted by CockneyRebel
Martin changed his surname did he not
Yes, from something more Irish Catholic soundingQuote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
His surname was McGuire.Quote:
Originally Posted by LewysGot2
He absolutely deserves a testimonial. He's been here 9 years now too, and isn't going anywhere. A real Hibs legend.
Hoping we shift the tickets especially with the pricing. Hospitality day out for me that day👍🍺
Seems to have gone a bit quiet on this? What's the ticket sales looking like?
Very few sold. One of those where there is no rush for folk to buy tickets, and imagine most will buy pretty late in the day. Really hope there is a big push on this and we get a decent crowd in. Would be horrible if there was only a couple of thousand in or something like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Potty78
I'm in that number. Will grab a ticket but I had more or less forgotten about it so a PR pish wouldn't go amiss to give others like me a boot up the arse.Quote:
Originally Posted by B.H.F.C
A PR what? 🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
Gary Locke finally outs himselfQuote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
It's just something a bit different to the normal PR guff 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by WeAreHibs