CMW316 48 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Had the pleasure of this guys company at ibrox today as well as meeting Waggy, Wes, Bomber and Hateley. Can any of the older Bears shed any light on the type of player Hubbard was? Little before my time so felt bad not knowing the guy as well as I would like too but he was class to chat too, dropping one liners into every sentence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 6,923 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Could show Thommo how to hit a penalty anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMW316 48 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Could show Thommo how to hit a penalty anyway.Quite happy with Thompson's penalties tbh ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluedoo 2,652 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Had the pleasure of this guys company at ibrox today as well as meeting Waggy, Wes, Bomber and Hateley. Can any of the older Bears shed any light on the type of player Hubbard was? Little before my time so felt bad not knowing the guy as well as I would like too but he was class to chat too, dropping one liners into every sentence.Bit before me also but I do know Sir Alex Ferguson said he scored the greatest goal he ever saw, when you consider the amount of goals he has been witness too then I think thats high praise indeed. As someone else had said a phenomenal penalty record Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMW316 48 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Bit before me also but I do know Sir Alex Ferguson said he scored the greatest goal he ever saw, when you consider the amount of goals he has been witness too then I think thats high praise indeed. As someone else had said a phenomenal penalty record He mentioned that goal to me, must be a memorable one for him too. Also mentioned a hat trick against Celtic I'm sure but might have heard wrong. Seems I was far more privileged than I realised has an mbe too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMW316 48 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 He mentioned that goal to me, must be a memorable one for him too. Also mentioned a hat trick against Celtic I'm sure but might have heard wrong. Seems I was far more privileged than I realised has an mbe tooHome now and with the benefit of Google sure enough he is the last guy to score a hat trick for us against Celtic back in 1955. Would hate to take that away from the guy but sure hope someone matches or breaks that record soon ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Used to see him in the Govan Rear all the time. Had a ST there. Where does he sit now? Does he still manage along regularly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMW316 48 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Used to see him in the Govan Rear all the time. Had a ST there. Where does he sit now? Does he still manage along regularly?. Today he was sat in the Thornton seating area but no idea if this is his usual seat... I can't afford that package every second week unfortunately lol. He did say something about his wife and daughter normally coming along with him so suggests he still makes it along regularly. Right laugh tho, told me his son was up "up there" and pointed to the sky. I offered my sincere condolences before he followed it up with "he is a pilot" reeled me right in Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger77 742 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Last guy to score a hat-trick for us against Celtic wasn't Johnny Hubbard, but it may have been McCoist in the League Cup Final (2 pens) in the 80's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMW316 48 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Last guy to score a hat-trick for us against Celtic wasn't Johnny Hubbard, but it may have been McCoist in the League Cup Final (2 pens) in the 80's.Ah, He is the last person to score a hat trick against them in the league. Sorry didn't pick that part up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger77 742 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 All hat-tricks against the mhanky mob gratefully received mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Known in his day as the penalty king. A great wee winger in the traditional style. Davy wilson was a similar player if you ever saw him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMW316 48 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 All hat-tricks against the mhanky mob gratefully received mate.That's one fact I don't need google to clarify mate? Look forward to our next goal against them, a hat trick would be nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,712 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Seen him outside the entrance before the Motherwell game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,595 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 .told me his son was up "up there" and pointed to the sky. I offered my sincere condolences before he followed it up with "he is a pilot" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMW316 48 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Known in his day as the penalty king. A great wee winger in the traditional style. Davy wilson was a similar player if you ever saw him.He clocked my surname was Wilson from the table and mentioned Davie Wilson too who he said Replaced him in the team when he moved on. Still a wee bit early for me I'm afraid Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CMW316 48 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrVteVNlel8Guy was full of patter, real gent too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaineer 452 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He mentioned that goal to me, must be a memorable one for him too. Also mentioned a hat trick against Celtic I'm sure but might have heard wrong. Seems I was far more privileged than I realised has an mbe tooYou heard correctly ,he DID score a hat = trick against the filth , he hit 154 penalties missed 2 ,or he says the goalie saved them ,when speaking about MR STRUTH ,he always says MR STRUTH ,I see and speak to him every other day ,a proper GENTLEMAN ,fantastic player in his day ,he did an enormous amount of work for the young folks in and around AYR and PRESTWICK ,he does work round about IBROX on match days , pity you didn't get to ask him when he first came over from SOUTH AFRICA , sheer entertainment my friend ,he is a delight to listen to especially the old times ,he still has his accent and he is in his 80s [i think ],if ever you get another opportunity ask him ,you'll miss the game . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourBonjour 1,244 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 You heard correctly ,he DID score a hat = trick against the filth , he hit 154 penalties missed 2 ,or he says the goalie saved them ,when speaking about MR STRUTH ,he always says MR STRUTH ,I see and speak to him every other day ,a proper GENTLEMAN ,fantastic player in his day ,he did an enormous amount of work for the young folks in and around AYR and PRESTWICK ,he does work round about IBROX on match days , pity you didn't get to ask him when he first came over from SOUTH AFRICA , sheer entertainment my friend ,he is a delight to listen to especially the old times ,he still has his accent and he is in his 80s [i think ],if ever you get another opportunity ask him ,you'll miss the game . last gers hattrick against them i beleive Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 My old man always said he had never seen a better penalty taker in his life, and that is very high praise.What was his penalty record? Did he miss 1 in his full Rangers career or something crazy like that? But you were with a true Rangers legend my friend and I for one would have been very previliged to be in his company.You had a day yesterday you will treasure the rest of your life, Oh and we won l Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 He was way way way before my time but I'm sure the goal Sir Alex is talking about is the one when Mr Hubbard took it by the FULL mank team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgowrangersafc 432 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I was standing beside him waiting to cross the road to get into wee gers club after an old firm and while we waited on the filth passing he shouted "you wont get out of govan alive ya bastards" top guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,881 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Bumped into him and Willie Henderson seperately. Henderson looked furious about something after the match. Possibly Holt's persistent refusal to run in behind the full-back when Wallace had the ball? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMW316 48 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks for the info guys, honoured to have had the chance to chat with him (even though my lunch was cold by the time he was done telling his stories ?). I will be sure to do my homework next time I do hospitality package, not sure if you can find out in advance which ex players will be in attendance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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