Bill Duff

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Name

Bill Duff

Birthplace/Date

Front room, 43 Granton Crescent. 18 Aug 54

Primary School

All over the shop....London, Peterborough

Secondary School

The now defunct, shut down, approved by the Queen, Ainslie Park, Edinburgh

First Hearts match

I believe it was against Motherwell in 55. Missed most of it as I had to keep getting my nappy changed.  

How long a member of London Hearts

'Til I get kicked oot!!!!!

How did you find out about London Hearts

How else????? The Caley Swally

Favourite all time Hearts Player(s)

Too many as most became friends, but John Cummings and the late Danny Ferguson come to mind

Most memorable Game

Hampden Park against Celtic in '56......

How often do you get to games

Sore point being 3,000 miles away. But I usually book my trips home around matches.

When did you leave Scotland? (If applicable)

1977

Why do you live in the South?

South ????, South???? Came over to the States to play football, unfortunately, my knees went and my stomach came..so to speak.

Favourite English team

Charlton

Lowest moment following Hearts?

The arrival of Bobby Seith..........I wonder why???

Best Hearts goal?

I could name a lot, but Robbo's against the Hibs at Fester Road from a free kick, 2 seasons ago, comes to mind. Adam's goal at Pairkheed as weel.....

What is the best thing about being a Jambo?

Pass!!!!

Proudest moment following Hearts?

Has to be May 16th, 1998. Tears in my eyes. No longer will it be Duff, Kirk, Mackenzie......(Truth be known, 90% of folks couldn't tell you the rest of the team). Now we have another set of heroes to follow.

How did you become a Jambo?

Fell off my bike!!!!!! Honestly, I couldn't be anything else!!!!