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Edinburgh Live
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Hibs crowd lead touching tribute for former goalkeeper Jim Herriot
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Dedicated football fans came together on Saturday afternoon in a touching tribute for former Hibs goalkeeper Jim Herriot. Before kick off on Saturday May 3, Hibs fans and spectators joined in with a minute's applause in memory of the 85-year-old after his sad passing. Taking place at Hibs match against Dundee United, the Edinburgh club made fans aware of the tribute ahead of the game. Writing a post on social media, Hibernian football club wrote: "A minute's applause will be held before kick-off today in memory of former Hibs goalkeeper Jim Herriot." On Saturday, April 26, the club posted a touching tribute online and social media, saying it is 'deeply saddened' to announce the passing of the icon. Fondly remembered by Hibernian FC supporters, Herriot played alongside the likes of Pat Stanton, Jimmy O'Rourke, and Arthur Duncan, and kept a clean sheet as Hibs famously beat Hearts 7-0 on New Year's Day at Tynecastle in 1973. Herriot made 93 appearances for Hibs and will go down as one of the Club's best-ever goalkeepers. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The club added: "The thoughts of everyone at Hibernian FC are with Jim's family and friends at this very sad and difficult time. "After observing a requested period of silence from the family, the Club will honour Jim's memory by wearing black armbands against Aberdeen, and at our home game against Dundee United."
Edinburgh Reporter
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Former Hibs goalkeeper Jim Herriot dies aged 85
Hibs players wore black arm bands against Aberdeen yesterday in memory of former goalkeeper Jim Herriot. Herriot – a member of Turnbull's Tornadoes and a former Scotland international – sadly passed away last Wednesday aged 85. Herriot started his career with Dunfermline Athletic in 1958. He quickly established himself as the Pars' number one and played a key role in Jock Stein's side that featured regularly in Europe. The goalkeeper starred in a number of high-profile European ties against the likes of Valencia and Athletic Bilbao. His career then took him down to England as he joined Birmingham City. Whilst there he gave his name to the character in the books and TV show All Creatures Great and Small. As a practising vet, writer Alf Wright needed a pen name to comply with professional rules banning advertising and chose James Herriot after seeing the goalkeeper play for Birmingham City in a televised match against Manchester United. After he starred in the 2-2 draw with the star-studded Red Devils, rival winger George Best had said: 'Jim Herriot was safer than the Bank of England.' It was during his time in the West Midlands where he gained international recognition, earning eight caps for Scotland. All his caps were granted to him by Bobby Brown. His Scotland debut came in October 1968 in a 1-0 defeat to Denmark, with the last coming in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in Hamburg against West Germany. After spending short spells on loan and in South Africa, Herriot then moved to Hibs and Easter Road in 1971 after being signed by Eddie Turnbull. Fondly remembered by Hibernian FC supporters, Herriot played alongside the likes of Pat Stanton, Jimmy O'Rourke, and Arthur Duncan, and kept a clean sheet as Hibs famously beat Hearts 7-0 on New Year's Day at Tynecastle in 1973. Earlier that season he won his first career honour, as Hibs won the Scottish League Cup beating Celtic 2-1 in the Final. Goals from Stanton and O'Rourke sealed the victory at Hampden. Nicknamed 'Big Bob', he also won the Drybrough Cup beating Celtic 5-3 in the final. Herriot made 93 appearances for Hibs and will go down as one of the Club's best-ever goalkeepers. He then played for St Mirren, Patrick Thistle, Greenock Morton, and returned to Dunfermline Athletic before retiring in the summer of 1977. The thoughts of everyone at Hibernian FC are with Jim's family and friends at this very sad and difficult time. After observing a requested period of silence from the family, the Club will also honour Jim's memory by wearing black armbands in their next home game against Dundee United. Like this: Like Related
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Jim Herriot dead: Scotland goalkeeper who gave name to TV vet in All Creatures Great and Small passes away aged 85
LEGENDARY Scottish goalkeeper Jim Herriot has tragically died at the age of 85. Touching tributes are now pouring in for Herriot, who gave his name to the character in the books and TV show All Creatures Great and Small. Advertisement 2 British goalkeeper Jim Herriot during a Birmingham City portrait session Credit: Getty 2 Jim Herriot is on the ground (left) during an FA Cup third round match in 1970 Credit: Getty On Saturday, April 26, the club posted a touching tribute on social media, saying it is "deeply saddened" to announce the passing of the icon. All Creatures Great and Small follows the adventures of a young vet, James Herriot, who moves to the Yorkshire Dales during the 1930s. The much-loved Channel 5 show is in fact based on a series of novels written by The first book was published in 1969, under the title If Only They Could Talk. Advertisement This title was later changed by an American publisher to All Creatures Great and Small, and saw sales be boosted considerably. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jim Herriot dead: Scotland goalkeeper who gave name to TV vet in All Creatures Great and Small passes away aged 85
LEGEND GONE Jim Herriot dead: Scotland goalkeeper who gave name to TV vet in All Creatures Great and Small passes away aged 85 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGENDARY Scottish goalkeeper Jim Herriot has tragically died at the age of 85. Touching tributes are now pouring in for Herriot, who gave his name to the character in the books and TV show All Creatures Great and Small. 2 British goalkeeper Jim Herriot during a Birmingham City portrait session Credit: Getty 2 Jim Herriot is on the ground (left) during an FA Cup third round match in 1970 Credit: Getty On Saturday, April 26, the club posted a touching tribute on social media, saying it is "deeply saddened" to announce the passing of the icon. All Creatures Great and Small follows the adventures of a young vet, James Herriot, who moves to the Yorkshire Dales during the 1930s. The much-loved Channel 5 show is in fact based on a series of novels written by author James Herriot, whose real name was James Alfred Wight, The first book was published in 1969, under the title If Only They Could Talk. This title was later changed by an American publisher to All Creatures Great and Small, and saw sales be boosted considerably. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jim Herriot dead: Scotland goalkeeper who gave name to TV vet in All Creatures Great and Small passes away aged 85
LEGENDARY Scottish goalkeeper Jim Herriot has tragically died at the age of 85. Touching tributes are now pouring in for Herriot, who gave his name to the character in the books and TV show All Creatures Great and Small. 2 2 On Saturday, April 26, the club posted a touching tribute on social media, saying it is "deeply saddened" to announce the passing of the icon. All Creatures Great and Small follows the adventures of a young vet, James Herriot, who moves to the Yorkshire Dales during the 1930s. The much-loved Channel 5 show is in fact based on a series of novels written by author James Herriot, whose real name was James Alfred Wight, The first book was published in 1969, under the title If Only They Could Talk. This title was later changed by an American publisher to All Creatures Great and Small, and saw sales be boosted considerably. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
