Alan McGregor when at Dumfy had to play Hibs by himself during the Mowbray era.
We massacred them but it was only 3-0 or 3-1 thanks to him.
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Alan McGregor when at Dumfy had to play Hibs by himself during the Mowbray era.
We massacred them but it was only 3-0 or 3-1 thanks to him.
Some real conspiracy theory stories on line about this game. Leeds wanting to lose, not trying, etc. Utter bull. This was Turnbull’s Tornadoes in their pomp against the legendary Leeds Revie outfit.
I was only 7 but still remember getting herded into the East Terracing with my Dad with a crowd over 35,000. I remember cheering when Gordon scored but chalked off, apparently incorrectly, by the ref. Also Pat’s missed pen.
Wish there was some TV footage of this game. There is a couple of minutes of the first leg at Elland Road on YouTube.
Great stuff.
I spent a couple of drunken hours in Billy Bremner's company after Gordon Hunters testimonial. He never said anything about betting on Hibs but confirmed that Leeds were not that keen on the UEFA cup that season. Leeds real focus was on the league, which they won. However he said once they were on the pitch their natural instincts kicked in & they played their hearts out. He agreed we should have won & said he hadn't realised how well he had played, just was completely relaxed. He was great company, happy to chat all things footy until he pretty much passed out! A memorable night. PS, Harry Potter was also there for a while & he was also good company.
Anyone else just go to Easter Road with the green googles oan and just have eyes only for the green and white sleeves?
I very rarely notice an opposition player unless they are truly exceptional and stand out like a sore thumb
A terrible thing to admit to I agree
A case in point the already mentioned Billy Bremners virtuoso performance for Leeds Utd or that brilliant Brazilian Altafini coming on as a second half substitute for Juventus to destroy our dreams and get some revenge for Napoli
I also remember watching countless brilliant goalkeeping displays against the Tornadoes as it was always constant total HIBS pressure and just a matter of time before we scored
Bobby Clark a great Aberdeen goalkeeper came to Easter Road having not conceded for 1200 minutes a British record at the time it didn’t last
Other great goalkeeping performances I remember Roddy Mackenzie Ernie McGarr Hugh Sproat Hamish MacAlpine Alan Rough Gordon Marshall Jnr and Anti Niemi
The game where Clark’s shut out run ended was more famous for the return of the Fabulous Baker Boy! Stanton ended the run and Joe brought the house down with the second, from hazy memory.
Recall a game vs Ayr at ER with Sproat in goals. During an injury break crowd started a rousing chorus of “Hugh Sproat...you’re a w*nker, you’re a w*nker” to which the keeper turned and showed us how to do it. He got a massive cheer. Suspect he was exaggerating for effect [emoji6]
Tin hat on but Craig Gordon when he was at Hearts. Saved them from a few hidings. One save from Rob Jones stands out. Breathtaking
Don’t be dismissing either of those now. Barrie Masters and Wilko were as punk as anyone and if you were around you’d know that.
Like I’ve said already, this picture was taken when he’d clearly mellowed. He’s got a Motherwell shirt on for a start....I think he’s probably got into Zappa by then if not disco. Or porn of course.
Correct. Both great live bouncing bands from that era with the right attitude. I got a real kicking at the Eddie and The Hot Rods March ‘78 Usher Hall gig from bouncers my dads age.Just for dancing on the seats when Barrie and the boys came on. Blood, ripped leather jacket the lot. Psychotic auld tossers. Unlike the Odeon, they weren’t used to punk fans.
That photo is more Beefheart than Zappa.
Great thread this. :thumbsup:
Before my Hibs visits but I'd go for Dino Zoff.