Huge announcement from Hanlon Stevenson Foundation

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