I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kris Commons for coming over and giving my son his left boot after the game.A little background on this; we live in Spain and whilst we have been to some friendlies over the years, this was my sons first official game in the UK. As most 10 year old boys are he is football daft and indeed all things Hibernian also. The last game he watched Hibs play was in La Manga against Wigan as that wasn't too far for us to travel. After the game we got to meet a few of the players and he was made up, the only thing he found slightly disappointing was when he asked David Gray for his training top he politely declined as they only had so many with them and he needed it (fair enough, but not to a 9 year old....at the time). Today whilst he was at the game with his big cousin, at the end of the game he decided he was going to run down to speak to Sir David, as surely he would have more tops today he thought. However as he got to the bottom of the stairs and Kris had come over he caught his attention and got the boot that put the ball in the net for the winner. Overcome with emotion, this reduced the wee man to tears of joy. As I am writing this from a platform in the North Sea, having worked Xmas and about to work New Year, I never thought anything would be able to cheer me up, however this has. Simple gestures from players can make such a difference to the lives of the young ones. I remember going to my first "Proper" game, as I am sure you all can. These are memories that are ingrained forever and I thank Kris for giving my son this special one.
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31-12-2016 03:54 PM #1
Thanks Kris Commons on behalf of my 10 year old son
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31-12-2016 03:56 PM #2
Nice one. What a present!
He just needs to nick a right boot from somewhere now
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31-12-2016 03:57 PM #3
Read that Commons had given his boots away on Facebook.
Great wee read and pleased for your boy. It's things like that that really get us hooked on football and more specifically a club. Well done KrisPM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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31-12-2016 03:58 PM #5
A lovely touch and uplifting post.
It's such memories that will remain in the wee one's mind all his days and endear our club to him.
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31-12-2016 03:58 PM #6
Nice touch from Kris. Something your wee boy will treasure. A good day all in all!
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31-12-2016 04:10 PM #7
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Commons doesn't need his boots any more because he's done, apparently
Seriously, great gesture.
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31-12-2016 04:12 PM #8
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Nice gesture, made up for your wee guy.
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31-12-2016 04:15 PM #9
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That's a beautiful story, thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬
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31-12-2016 04:16 PM #10
Well...that brought a wee lump to the throat. Happy for your boy, happy for you, Happy New Year!
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31-12-2016 04:29 PM #12
What a great gesture and I'm sure it was the icing on the cake for what has been a remarkable calender year for us hibees.
GGTTH
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31-12-2016 04:37 PM #13This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Joking: well done Kris.
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31-12-2016 04:46 PM #14
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Great gesture by Commons and another lucky young lad further along got his right boot at least I think it was a lad I was still Iin the stand when he did it. Both of them will be over the moon for sure!!
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31-12-2016 04:53 PM #15
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Great gesture and delighted for your wee boy.
Not sure if there's any way to show this to Kris (fan reps) to show how much it meant to the wee boy?
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31-12-2016 05:27 PM #17
Early Hibs immpressions
Great stuff from Kris, and as someone says it is the little things that create the lasting impressions for younger Hibs supporters, brings back a fond memory of going up to a certain old Hibs centre-half (they were doing pre-season training at the time) and asking said centre-half for his autograph, his reply has stayed with me all my days and it is something of a mantra that I use often myself.
His reply was F..k off son!, I loved John MacNamee all the more after this brief meeting, great player for Hibs and another one who came from the soap dodgers in the west.
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31-12-2016 05:28 PM #18
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Its a small token with a huge impact on a young Hibs fan of the future.
Great gesture from a great player.
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31-12-2016 05:34 PM #19
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KC has only been here a few weeks but already made two young fans day. Maybe some of other players could give a little more back to fans.
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31-12-2016 05:53 PM #21
Hi mate/OP, Billy Bryson has just posted a pic on twitter of KC handing over a boot to a boy I presume is your son. He certainly looks made up. Sorry I can't post a link.
"We've also been unsure about what has happened to the receipts of the players who have been sold."
George Foulkes BBC website 20/3/08
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31-12-2016 05:57 PM #22This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
His expression is an absolute delight
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31-12-2016 05:58 PM #23This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
His face is a picture! Fab photo
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31-12-2016 05:59 PM #24
He has the Commons touch indeed.
These things mean a lot especially to kids & the fans.
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31-12-2016 06:03 PM #25
Would also like to thank Commons for getting my treble through. Aberdeen, Celtic and Hibs £140 better off
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31-12-2016 06:06 PM #26
It is indeed the little things that leave the biggest impression. I got paddy's top in the early 70s and wore it ever chance I could. Just a lovely gesture and just makes one love the hibees even more if that was possible. Thanks Kris for showing hibs class and of course a wonderful goal. Seems Lennon can sign the right players after all.
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31-12-2016 06:13 PM #27This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Similar kinda tale. At a reserve game at ER. Ninety minutes are up so I approach No. 9 Stan Vincent with my autograph book.
"Hi Stan, can I get your autograph?"
Stan "Who's the best centre forward in Scotland son?"
Me "Colin Stein"
Stan "Bugger off"
And he walked away!
Stein was banging them in for the first team at that time so I'm not sure what I said wrongThis is how it feels
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