Hibernian have paid tribute to their oldest supporter Sam Martinez who died this afternoon in the Western General Hospital at the age of 106
Sam was a guest of the club when he finally fulfilled a lifetime’s dream of watching Hibs win the Scottish Cup on 21st May, beating Rangers 3-2.
He arrived in Scotland in 1942 from British Honduras, and was engaged in forestry work near Ullapool, before moving to Edinburgh where he found work as a cook at the British Honduras Hostel in York Place.
At that time, he started attending Easter Road and was a regular for many years.
A Hibernian FC spokesperson said: “The club are deeply saddened to learn of Sam’s passing.
“Sam was such a lovely person and touched us all with his character and commitment to the club.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. His memory marches on.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
Should that not be “guest of the club”?
Sorted – thank you!
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