There's Only One Sauzee

***Jonnyboy*** · 28-09-2011 10:31 PM

I've just received my advance copy of Ted Brack's latest book and will be reviewing it in due course.

Meantime details here re buying

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Theres-Only-...7249007&sr=1-6

***erin go bragh*** · 28-09-2011 10:45 PM

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I've just received my advance copy of Ted Brack's latest book and will be reviewing it in due course.

Meantime details here re buying

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Theres-Only-...7249007&sr=1-6

How good does Sauzee look in that hibs top ,

or is it ,how good does that hibs top look with sauzee in it .
Defo buying the book , is there any chance of the great man doing a signing with the book ?

GGTTH

***Jonnyboy*** · 28-09-2011 10:46 PM

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How good does Sauzee look in that hibs top ,

or is it ,how good does that hibs top look with sauzee in it .
Defo buying the book , is there any chance of the great man doing a signing with the book ?

GGTTH

I know efforts have and are still being made re that but nothing concrete so far

***Bayern Bru*** · 29-09-2011 12:00 AM

My invite came in the post today. Looking forward to it. Although Leitrim Snr is hogging the copy at the moment

Oh, and it's "How good does that Hibs top look with Sauzee in it."

**broonie27** · 29-09-2011 01:14 AM

An entire book devoted to a couple of years at ER, really? I'll wait for the reviews before purchasing this one.

***cabbageandribs1875*** · 29-09-2011 01:38 AM

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How good does Sauzee look in that hibs top ,

or is it ,how good does that hibs top look with sauzee in it .
Defo buying the book , is there any chance of the great man doing a signing with the book ?

GGTTH

pretty sure i read on here that he couldn't be contacted for ian murray's testimonial game, but maybe, different circumstances and all that.....

***cocopops1875*** · 29-09-2011 06:07 AM

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An entire book devoted to a couple of years at ER, really? I'll wait for the reviews before purchasing this one.

Of the best Hibs player most under 30-40 have ever seen its a no brainer for me. I loved the previous books but never having seen paddy or lawrie meant a struggle to relate, this however is my best era watching Hibs I was at most of the matches know most of the players that will be quoted. There is and always will be Only One Sauzee

***matty_f*** · 29-09-2011 06:55 AM

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Of the best Hibs player most under 30-40 have ever seen its a no brainer for me. I loved the previous books but never having seen paddy or lawrie meant a struggle to relate, this however is my best era watching Hibs I was at most of the matches know most of the players that will be quoted. There is and always will be Only One Sauzee

Spot on. I'm in the same boat and Sauzee remains my favourite ever Hibs player. Looking forward to reading this one.

**smurf** · 29-09-2011 07:29 AM

I hope one day the support gets a proper opportunity to thank the guy and say our goodbyes.

A proper man as well as a tremendous footballer.

I will never forget his face as I was driving down Easter Road and in traffic stopped at the junction of Brunswick Street. Then appeared a certain Franck Sauzee at the junction attempting to turn left onto Easter Road.... I reversed bowing and applauding my heart in my mouth to let the Hibernian great out...

His reaction and manner was so funny. So gracious. He obviously thought I was a right plonker!

The Franck Sauzee appreciation society organised a great day in may 2002 at Easter Road. He was obviously touched by the remarkable love given to him.

His relationship with us epitomised everything that is great about our club.

Can't wait to read the book. A welcome addition to the Hibernian library.

***bawheid*** · 29-09-2011 07:45 AM

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I hope one day the support gets a proper opportunity to thank the guy and say our goodbyes.

A proper man as well as a tremendous footballer.

I will never forget his face as I was driving down Easter Road and in traffic stopped at the junction of Brunswick Street. Then appeared a certain Franck Sauzee at the junction attempting to turn left onto Easter Road.... I reversed bowing and applauding my heart in my mouth to let the Hibernian great out...

His reaction and manner was so funny. So gracious. He obviously thought I was a right plonker!

The Franck Sauzee appreciation society organised a great day in may 2002 at Easter Road. He was obviously touched by the remarkable love given to him.

His relationship with us epitomised everything that is great about our club.

Can't wait to read the book. A welcome addition to the Hibernian library.

Nice story smurf.

Sauzee was my hero, my favourite ever Hibs player. The way the club treated him was a disgrace. Looking forward to the book.

***AlbertK86*** · 29-09-2011 07:51 AM

Sauzee..... Sheer Class

***micksoo*** · 29-09-2011 05:47 PM

I would love to see him back at Easter Road even just to do the half time draw.

***Hibby70*** · 29-09-2011 06:52 PM

Dont get me wrong i loved Franck when he was here but does anyone not find it strange that he refuses to come back to ER. I know he feels bitter but i'd have hoped that he would put that to one side to acknowledge the fans.

**smurf** · 29-09-2011 07:11 PM

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Dont get me wrong i loved Franck when he was here but does anyone not find it strange that he refuses to come back to ER. I know he feels bitter but i'd have hoped that he would put that to one side to acknowledge the fans.

He has been back. May 2002 at the Franck Sauzee appreciation society.

Why do you think he's bitter?

***Jonnyboy*** · 29-09-2011 07:35 PM

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An entire book devoted to a couple of years at ER, really? I'll wait for the reviews before purchasing this one.

Did you feel the same about the George Best book broonie?

**7Hero** · 29-09-2011 09:48 PM

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Nice story smurf.

Sauzee was my hero, my favourite ever Hibs player. The way the club treated him was a disgrace. Looking forward to the book.

couldn't agree more...

**Franck Stanton** · 30-09-2011 12:01 AM

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He has been back. May 2002 at the Franck Sauzee appreciation society.

Why do you think he's bitter?

Smurf, maybe I have been living on a different planet, but know nothing about the Franck Sauzee appreciation society, [ yes I am hanging my head in shame], is it still on the go ? and if so how do I go about becoming a member ? Is it just a wind-up ? If so I have swallowed it hook, line.sinker , fishing rod and angler. If it doesn't exist then it should.
As for the book, ordered and will happily drive to France to Le Gods home to have him sign it. He is, IMO on a par with the great Pat Stanton, both , without doubt great players , arguably the best to have worn the green. Now before some on here get all hot and bothered at the last bit of my statement and start quoting Joe Baker, famous 5 and numerous others, this is my opinion and not stated as a matter of fact.

**smurf** · 30-09-2011 12:20 AM

Set up not long after he was shamefully sacked by a group of supporters. One Saturday afternoon Franck Sauzee was in attendance as a good 500 (?) Paid to thank him in person. He was given some gifts (fishing trip and decanter set if I remember correctly). Very emotional afternoon. Huge bursts of "Sauzee!! There's only one Sauzee!!".

No wind up. Definitely happened.

**Hibby D** · 30-09-2011 12:28 AM

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Set up not long after he was shamefully sacked by a group of supporters. One Saturday afternoon Franck Sauzee was in attendance as a good 500 (?) Paid to thank him in person. He was given some gifts (fishing trip and decanter set if I remember correctly). Very emotional afternoon. Huge bursts of "Sauzee!! There's only one Sauzee!!".

No wind up. Definitely happened.

Wasn't it the Board who sacked him?

It did indeed happen and I have the evidence on dvd* to prove it

I also have a beautiful photo of Franck, and my late Mum, taken that day and now hanging up in my kitchen.

*Sadly the quality isn't great. It was made up from pretty amateurish filming. In fact I'm sure some of it was done by Blackpool Hibs so you'll get ma drift

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 30-09-2011 12:30 AM

My old man used to work for BT and did a bit of work in the great mans house. The job took about half an hour, the rest of the afternoon was spent talking about fishing and Hibs. My old man said he bottled it to ask him if he fancied going on a days fishing with him and still regrets it now!

***blackpoolhibs*** · 30-09-2011 07:14 AM

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Wasn't it the Board who sacked him?

It did indeed happen and I have the evidence on dvd* to prove it

I also have a beautiful photo of Franck, and my late Mum, taken that day and now hanging up in my kitchen.

*Sadly the quality isn't great. It was made up from pretty amateurish filming. In fact I'm sure some of it was done by Blackpool Hibs so you'll get ma drift

Yes it was Diane, and having lost my copy during my move abroad and return, someone did promise me a copy a while back, but so far has failed to deliver on HER promise.

**smurf** · 30-09-2011 07:27 AM

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Wasn't it the Board who sacked him?

It did indeed happen and I have the evidence on dvd* to prove it

I also have a beautiful photo of Franck, and my late Mum, taken that day and now hanging up in my kitchen.

*Sadly the quality isn't great. It was made up from pretty amateurish filming. In fact I'm sure some of it was done by Blackpool Hibs so you'll get ma drift

;-) I think certain board members to this day deny their role in sacking him!!

Can't believe its nearly ten years ago... certainly ten years ago since mcleish was for months before his appointment being interviewed for the hun gig.

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 30-09-2011 07:34 AM

Anyone with the DVD able to put it on youtube? My favourite ever Hibs player by quite some distance, would pay anything to see him back at ER once.

**Hibby D** · 30-09-2011 08:37 AM

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Yes it was Diane, and having lost my copy during my move abroad and return, someone did promise me a copy a while back, but so far has failed to deliver on HER promise.

I did try but it kept freezing halfway thru! I will give it another bash

**Future17** · 30-09-2011 01:53 PM

Many of the contributors to this thread:

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?2...ghlight=sauzee

may be very interested in the book's final chapter.

**le bill** · 30-09-2011 02:53 PM

Does anybody have a link to the clip of Sauzee's cool flick over his head with 2 livi forwards bearing down on him during the scottish cup semi?

Never actually see it - heard so much about it on here in other threads.

***Www1875hfc*** · 01-10-2011 07:44 AM

Received my copy this morning,looking forward to reading it as well.

Ive had a few favourite players in my time watching hibs,but Frank has a special place in the hearts of many Hibernian fans.
The picture on the back of the book,is the one when he scored the goal against Hearts, and lost his teeth in the process,running back and clenching his fist.

**poolman** · 01-10-2011 08:24 AM

I can also recommend this book

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Carspotting-...7457273&sr=1-1

I know Sandy and had a couple of pints with him last night in the Diggers and the book is going well with Italy just buying the rights to it