Former Hibs’ legend Franck Sauzee has agreed to become an ambassador of the Hanlon Stevenson Foundation.
The purpose of the Foundation is primarily youth related with a view to assisting less privileged children.
The initial funding for HSF was provided by donations from Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson as part of the proceeds from their respective Testimonial Years.
Franck’s playing career started with Sochaux in 1983, thereafter he had two spells with Olympique de Marseille, and it was during his second spell with them he went on to win the Champions League in 1993, with Sauzee scoring six times, including a hat-trick against CSKA Moscow and a goal in a 1-1 draw with Rangers at Ibrox.
Between the years of 1988 to 1993 he played 39 times for the French national team, captaining them on nine occasions, as well as scoring nine times for his country.
After moving to Easter Road he helped Hibs to the First Division title, a third place finish in the top flight, a Scottish Cup final and a European campaign.
In total he played 90-games for the club, scoring 16-goals. He saved his best performances for the Edinburgh derby and in eight matches he never appeared in a losing side.
His goal in the Millenium derby win is still talked about to this day as if the goal at Easter Rad which resulted in him losing four teeth.
Franck said: ” I am very impressed with the work the Hanlon Stevenson Foundation are doing and I am delighted to accept the role of Ambassador. I look forward to visiting Edinburgh next year and helping the Hanlon Stevenson Foundation in their fundraising efforts. Glory,Glory to the Hibees.”
Graeme Cadger, Chairman of HSF said: It’s an honour to have Franck as one of our Ambassadors. When we first spoke, I told him some of the projects we are helping fund and he showed a genuine interest and compassion.
“He wants to help and he’ll be over in Edinburgh to support a couple of our events next year. Please follow our social media channels where the events will be announced when finalised”
Franck joins other HSF Ambassadors Charlie and Craig Reid, Grant Stott and local business entrepreneurs Billy Lowe and Paul Demarco
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.
