Elric Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 6 hours ago, SlipperyP said: I've mentioned him a few times on several threads, but never by name, but today I will. Alex Hamill, my brother-law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Hamill While shovelling snow from the front path on Thursday morning, he felt ill and went in the house to tell my sister. He had chest and neck pain. My sister took no risk (as he is never sick) and called 999. The ambulance arrived and the paramedics were in the house assessing him, during this time he had a full blown heart attack, and was hooked up and taken to Edinburgh Hospital (they stay in central Fife). He would have died if they were not at the scene. He is a very fit 59 yo, doesn't drink or smoke and runs every day. All 5 arteries of the heart were blocked, he has heart disease, and never knew. That is the scary bit - shows that it can happen to anyone. Good luck to him today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 All the best to him today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I've mentioned him a few times on several threads, but never by name, but today I will. Alex Hamill, my brother-law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Hamill While shovelling snow from the front path on Thursday morning, he felt ill and went in the house to tell my sister. He had chest and neck pain. My sister took no risk (as he is never sick) and called 999. The ambulance arrived and the paramedics were in the house assessing him, during this time he had a full blown heart attack, and was hooked up and taken to Edinburgh Hospital (they stay in central Fife). He would have died if they were not at the scene. He is a very fit 59 yo, doesn't drink or smoke and runs every day. All 5 arteries of the heart were blocked, he has heart disease, and never knew. Today(Monday) he will be entering surgery for a quadruple bypass. Good luck Alex. Tottenham Signing for Hearts in 1980 from Tottenham Hotspur Youth Playing for Hamilton (Captain) Forfar Athletic (Captain) He also went on to be the assistant manger at Cowdebeath and won promotion, he ended his career at East Fife as player/assistant manger with friend Steve Archibald. Sorry to hear that and best of luck to him. I have vague memories of him playing for Accies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Jock Poopong McPlop Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 10 hours ago, SlipperyP said: I've mentioned him a few times on several threads, but never by name, but today I will. Alex Hamill, my brother-law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Hamill While shovelling snow from the front path on Thursday morning, he felt ill and went in the house to tell my sister. He had chest and neck pain. My sister took no risk (as he is never sick) and called 999. The ambulance arrived and the paramedics were in the house assessing him, during this time he had a full blown heart attack, and was hooked up and taken to Edinburgh Hospital (they stay in central Fife). He would have died if they were not at the scene. He is a very fit 59 yo, doesn't drink or smoke and runs every day. All 5 arteries of the heart were blocked, he has heart disease, and never knew. Today(Monday) he will be entering surgery for a quadruple bypass. Good luck Alex. Tottenham Signing for Hearts in 1980 from Tottenham Hotspur Youth Playing for Hamilton (Captain) Forfar Athletic (Captain) He also went on to be the assistant manger at Cowdebeath and won promotion, he ended his career at East Fife as player/assistant manger with friend Steve Archibald. He is your brother and he had undetected heart disease. For your own peace of mind, maybe a wee health check would be a decent idea. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan14 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 10 hours ago, SlipperyP said: I've mentioned him a few times on several threads, but never by name, but today I will. Alex Hamill, my brother-law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Hamill While shovelling snow from the front path on Thursday morning, he felt ill and went in the house to tell my sister. He had chest and neck pain. My sister took no risk (as he is never sick) and called 999. The ambulance arrived and the paramedics were in the house assessing him, during this time he had a full blown heart attack, and was hooked up and taken to Edinburgh Hospital (they stay in central Fife). He would have died if they were not at the scene. He is a very fit 59 yo, doesn't drink or smoke and runs every day. All 5 arteries of the heart were blocked, he has heart disease, and never knew. Today(Monday) he will be entering surgery for a quadruple bypass. Good luck Alex. Tottenham Signing for Hearts in 1980 from Tottenham Hotspur Youth Playing for Hamilton (Captain) Forfar Athletic (Captain) He also went on to be the assistant manger at Cowdebeath and won promotion, he ended his career at East Fife as player/assistant manger with friend Steve Archibald. Best wishes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 29 minutes ago, Wee Jock Poopong McPlop said: He is your brother and he had undetected heart disease. For your own peace of mind, maybe a wee health check would be a decent idea. Presumably a brother in law is not a blood relative, but health checks are good, my heart attack was a surprise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Jock Poopong McPlop Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 29 minutes ago, ropy said: Presumably a brother in law is not a blood relative, but health checks are good, my heart attack was a surprise. You’re right, when I read it I never saw “in-law”. Never mind a health check, it’s an eye sight check I need. And before you ask, the answer is yes, I am a grade one referee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Brees Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Partick Thistle win the Scottish First Division. 1975/76. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Wee Jock Poopong McPlop said: You’re right, when I read it I never saw “in-law”. Never mind a health check, it’s an eye sight check I need. And before you ask, the answer is yes, I am a grade one referee. Yes, you are right in a way, his brother and son (my nephew) are now booked for tests. It's very scary as, he was the fit guy of our family, and gives me a reality check of life, should I be going for more ching & hookers or the 5K vegan runner look. After a day of crying with my sister, I'm going for the family guy, kids love me while I always thought I'm better than what I've achieved look. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar_Army Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Best wishes to your brother in law. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 The two commentators I first remember as a lad, Montford hung up the microphone early 80's to do the studio anchor role for Scotsport to make way for Jock Brown, if I'm correct Arthur Montford lived into his early 90's before he passed away about ten years ago. Archie McPherson is still living and only retired about a decade ago, he still pops up now and again in the papers or on telly with some rather odd and bizarre rants about society, he was a very accomplished writer as well...wrote quite a few books on football, his biography of Jock Stein was a brilliant piece of work, he must be about 160 years old now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 16 hours ago, SlipperyP said: I've mentioned him a few times on several threads, but never by name, but today I will. Alex Hamill, my brother-law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Hamill While shovelling snow from the front path on Thursday morning, he felt ill and went in the house to tell my sister. He had chest and neck pain. My sister took no risk (as he is never sick) and called 999. The ambulance arrived and the paramedics were in the house assessing him, during this time he had a full blown heart attack, and was hooked up and taken to Edinburgh Hospital (they stay in central Fife). He would have died if they were not at the scene. He is a very fit 59 yo, doesn't drink or smoke and runs every day. All 5 arteries of the heart were blocked, he has heart disease, and never knew. Today(Monday) he will be entering surgery for a quadruple bypass. Good luck Alex. Tottenham Signing for Hearts in 1980 from Tottenham Hotspur Youth Playing for Hamilton (Captain) Forfar Athletic (Captain) He also went on to be the assistant manger at Cowdebeath and won promotion, he ended his career at East Fife as player/assistant manger with friend Steve Archibald. Fingers crossed, Slippery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan14 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 hours ago, SlipperyP said: Yes, you are right in a way, his brother and son (my nephew) are now booked for tests. It's very scary as, he was the fit guy of our family, and gives me a reality check of life, should I be going for more ching & hookers or the 5K vegan runner look. After a day of crying with my sister, I'm going for the family guy, kids love me while I always thought I'm better than what I've achieved look. Well done , Jimmy Stewart rules 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 20 hours ago, Archie McSquackle said: On 09/02/2021 at 08:36, paulbrucerick said: The recent Hampden chat got me thinking of my favourite Scotland game. These two are probably tied. Both games at the old terraced Hampden too. I got one of the soakings of my life at that France game, standing on the open terracing. Was Johnston still playing in France at that point? Think he was. Yes, that game was in March 1989, so he was a Nantes player at the time. He joined Celtic two months later, then two months after that, signed for Rangers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinmuncher Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I've mentioned him a few times on several threads, but never by name, but today I will. Alex Hamill, my brother-law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Hamill While shovelling snow from the front path on Thursday morning, he felt ill and went in the house to tell my sister. He had chest and neck pain. My sister took no risk (as he is never sick) and called 999. The ambulance arrived and the paramedics were in the house assessing him, during this time he had a full blown heart attack, and was hooked up and taken to Edinburgh Hospital (they stay in central Fife). He would have died if they were not at the scene. He is a very fit 59 yo, doesn't drink or smoke and runs every day. All 5 arteries of the heart were blocked, he has heart disease, and never knew. Today(Monday) he will be entering surgery for a quadruple bypass. Good luck Alex. Tottenham Signing for Hearts in 1980 from Tottenham Hotspur Youth Playing for Hamilton (Captain) Forfar Athletic (Captain) He also went on to be the assistant manger at Cowdebeath and won promotion, he ended his career at East Fife as player/assistant manger with friend Steve Archibald. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 The two commentators I first remember as a lad, Montford hung up the microphone early 80's to do the studio anchor role for Scotsport to make way for Jock Brown, if I'm correct Arthur Montford lived into his early 90's before he passed away about ten years ago. Archie McPherson is still living and only retired about a decade ago, he still pops up now and again in the papers or on telly with some rather odd and bizarre rants about society, he was a very accomplished writer as well...wrote quite a few books on football, his biography of Jock Stein was a brilliant piece of work, he must be about 160 years old now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyAnchor Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Strange how both really annoyed me yet I look back on them fondly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmadrid Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Peak Archie 40 years and 1 day ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbrush1903 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, realmadrid said: Peak Archie 40 years and 1 day ago. Are you Nick Dasovic? He was certainly born in Vancouver and must still have connections in Perth. Sally McMoist pre-Sunderland switch. Unfortunately, I never visited Muriton Park although I'm fairly sure I was outside if it was in the middle of a housing estate . I heard there was a lot of trouble at the cup tie with the Dons in 1988 including an incident with a firework. I think John Pelosi played in Accies cup win at Snake Mountain in 1987, mentioned earlier in the thread. And he was sued for ending the career of Jim Brown according to Wikipedia! Brown settled out of court. Edited February 16, 2021 by Bogbrush1903 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDee1893 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 20 hours ago, Flybhoy said: The two commentators I first remember as a lad, Montford hung up the microphone early 80's to do the studio anchor role for Scotsport to make way for Jock Brown, if I'm correct Arthur Montford lived into his early 90's before he passed away about ten years ago. Archie McPherson is still living and only retired about a decade ago, he still pops up now and again in the papers or on telly with some rather odd and bizarre rants about society, he was a very accomplished writer as well...wrote quite a few books on football, his biography of Jock Stein was a brilliant piece of work, he must be about 160 years old now. I read Archie's biography of Jock Stein last summer and I agree it's a fantastic pice of work, his best in my opinion. I've read a couple of other books he has written and wasn't so impressed. Absolutely loved Arthur, especially for Scotland games, a real fan with a microphone. His commentary against Czechoslovakia when we qualified for the '74 World Cup was just brilliant and full of emotion. 'Disaster for Scotland' when the Czechs opened the scoring, a phrase that's been repeated over the years often. Then when Denis Law had a chance late in the game he couldn't help himself - 'it's a great chance for Law, c'mon Denis' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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