ayrshireranger 8,053 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 'FOUR sports fanatics from Prestwick have launched a fundraising campaign to have one of the town’s most famous sons officially recognised. Friends Bill Baillie, Alan Haggo, Gordon McKenzie and Tam Cairns want to have a statue or tribute erected in memory of former Ayr United and Rangers legend Johnny Hubbard.' https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/18173825.call-sports-icon-johnny-hubbard-honoured-memorial/ Crowdfunding link: (over £1000 raised so far) https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bill-baillie-2?utm_term=DbQgAGvA9stGiving Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,579 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I'm all for it,not only a club legend but also done some great work in local community too,his five-a-side at the Dam Park in Ayr was brilliant in its day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LochendBilly 8,413 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 No brainer for a true legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 cracking trivia questions that would stump all the 'so called' experts on tv He was the first African player to compete in the European Cup, having played in October 1956 with Rangers v Nice and also the first African player to score a goal in the competition. One would hope some local businessmen would step up to help - a statue would be brilliant and appropriate -- pty they couldn't name Dam Park Stadium the Johnny Hubbard Stadium Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,269 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, siddiqi_drinker said: cracking trivia questions that would stump all the 'so called' experts on tv He was the first African player to compete in the European Cup, having played in October 1956 with Rangers v Nice and also the first African player to score a goal in the competition. One would hope some local businessmen would step up to help - a statue would be brilliant and appropriate -- pty they couldn't name Dam Park Stadium the Johnny Hubbard Stadium That is a great pub quiz question! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 37 minutes ago, siddiqi_drinker said: cracking trivia questions that would stump all the 'so called' experts on tv He was the first African player to compete in the European Cup, having played in October 1956 with Rangers v Nice and also the first African player to score a goal in the competition. One would hope some local businessmen would step up to help - a statue would be brilliant and appropriate -- pty they couldn't name Dam Park Stadium the Johnny Hubbard Stadium I honestly think , we should have a massive monument for many of our legends Was over in Prague last year . Seen this amazing monument , like a massive metal circle , cut in two halves and separated . With iconic images of their legends and relevant messages of importance attached to the monument . It could not be damaged it appeared because of the material used The beauty of it . It was right next to the ground and everyone from children and adults could view it free. Just as they entered the game. I think an ideal spot would be the area around that no one walks on, near the old ticket office, so it wouldn't become an obstacle to the crowds going to the game itself Johnny Hubbard would take his place on such a monument to many past deserving legends Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, eejay the dj said: I honestly think , we should have a massive monument for many of our legends Was over in Prague last year . Seen this amazing monument , like a massive metal circle , cut in two halves and separated . With iconic images of their legends and relevant messages of importance attached to the monument . It could not be damaged it appeared because of the material used The beauty of it . It was right next to the ground and everyone from children and adults could view it free. Just as they entered the game. I think an ideal spot would be the area around that no one walks on near the old ticket office, so it wouldn't become an obstacle to the crowds going to the game itself Johnny Hubbards would take his place on such a monument to many past deserving legends good idea and would be excellent beside a Rangers Hall of Fame Museum --- probably just wishful thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,519 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 2 hours ago, siddiqi_drinker said: cracking trivia questions that would stump all the 'so called' experts on tv He was the first African player to compete in the European Cup, having played in October 1956 with Rangers v Nice and also the first African player to score a goal in the competition. One would hope some local businessmen would step up to help - a statue would be brilliant and appropriate -- pty they couldn't name Dam Park Stadium the Johnny Hubbard Stadium I'm not entirely sure that him being the first African player to play in the European Cup is totally correct. Nationality in terms of who he played for possibly, but Rafael Lesmes who played for Real Madrid in the 55-56 season was from Ceuta. Juca, who played for Sporting CP that season too was from Mozambique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Brilliant idea, deserves a memorial just for being the man he was never mind his football career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I think a statue in his hometown would be a fitting tribute to Mr Hubbard. Hope the crowdfunding reaches its target......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Would be great if we could commission our own "Memorial Cup" trophy, and have a wee 4 team tournament over a weekend in July when the friendlies traditionally take place. Would be a terrific event and I'm sure even if we had to play our under age team, it would still attract maximum attendances. And of course part of the proceeds would go toward a suitable charity. Weekend would be dedicated to our now lost great players, (and occasional others who had done great things for us), and the the games would be held in respect to our greats. We would invite three other teams, preferably those we share a tradition with, teams like Queen's Park, Linfield (who supported us when we were in admin), Arsenal, Moscow Dynamo and Ajax spring to mind. The trophy itself would be held at Ibrox in a special area, for ever, but a copy and suitable medals would be awarded to the winning teams. Just need you guys to suggest a suitable name for it. Something along the lines of The Rangers Memorial Trophy" sits okay with me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said: I'm not entirely sure that him being the first African player to play in the European Cup is totally correct. Nationality in terms of who he played for possibly, but Rafael Lesmes who played for Real Madrid in the 55-56 season was from Cueta. Juca, who played for Sporting CP that season too was from Mozambique. cUETA is a Spanish autonomous city and Rafael Lesmes was Spanish. Juca born n Africa to Portuguese parents bit a stretch to say he was African Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,519 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, siddiqi_drinker said: cUETA is a Spanish autonomous city and Rafael Lesmes was Spanish. Juca born n Africa to Portuguese parents bit a stretch to say he was African Johnny Hubbard's parents were Australian... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said: Johnny Hubbard's parents were Australian... He was the first Australian player to compete in the European Cup, having played in October 1956 with Rangers v Nice and also the first Australian player to score a goal in the competition. there you go - still a good pub night question 😄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, siddiqi_drinker said: He was the first Australian player to compete in the European Cup, having played in October 1956 with Rangers v Nice and also the first Australian player to score a goal in the competition. there you go - still a good pub night question 😄 Who was the second ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshireranger 8,053 Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, tannerall said: Who was the second ? Skippy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,519 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 3 hours ago, tannerall said: Who was the second ? Craig Johnston I think? Although he was born in South Africa and played for England U21s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshireranger 8,053 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 £1475 so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Widow's Son 399 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 If you're ever in the Bronx and visited the old Yankee Stadium. They have a small memorial garden adjacent to the ballpark and there are statues of the greats. I'm not the biggest baseball fan in the world but you could not help but be impressed by the visuals. Very impressive. Why don't we do the same? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 On 31/01/2020 at 01:42, The Widow's Son said: If you're ever in the Bronx and visited the old Yankee Stadium. They have a small memorial garden adjacent to the ballpark and there are statues of the greats. I'm not the biggest baseball fan in the world but you could not help but be impressed by the visuals. Very impressive. Why don't we do the same? Probably end up with another court case tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Cynical post over, will never forget speaking to Hubbard and Simpson in the WRC on several occasions. Class acts. Good wee video from a while ago: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyBlue 17,113 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 The penalty king Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,210 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 On 31/01/2020 at 01:42, The Widow's Son said: If you're ever in the Bronx and visited the old Yankee Stadium. They have a small memorial garden adjacent to the ballpark and there are statues of the greats. I'm not the biggest baseball fan in the world but you could not help but be impressed by the visuals. Very impressive. Why don't we do the same? Because it would have to be under 24hr security. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,994 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Remember someone posting not long before he got ill that they met him on the bus on his way to a game. Humble as fuck apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshireranger 8,053 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 01/02/2020 at 11:37, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: Remember someone posting not long before he got ill that they met him on the bus on his way to a game. Humble as fuck apparently. He was, you'd just think he was a lovely old man, not a Rangers legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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