PERSONAL
Full name: Ben Gilchrist
Nickname: Regi Blinker
How come: Tall, black and blink a lot
Date of birth: 29 June 1982
School(s): Trinity Primary and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: I’m An Ass Man (Billy Gun)
Profession: Fitness Consultant
FAVOURITES
Pub: Slapper Face Jacks, Dublin Holiday destination: Benidorm baby
Food: Meat!! Drink: Red Bull
Film: Striptease TV Programme: Lie to Me
Newspaper: Cannae read
Football Team: Linden RFC
Other Sport: Ladies beach volleyball
RUGBY
Former clubs: Wands, Trades, Hawick 2nds
First game for the Linden: 07/11/09 v Helensburgh, home, won 22-8
Most memorable moment: Dumping Geoff Cross frae Gala RFC (& Scotland)
Worst moment: Getting hurt wi my kids watching
Best ground played at: Mansfield Park
Least favourite ground: PSA pitch
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Talking loudly
I’m no good at: Talking in front of loads of people
One item I can’t live without: Mobile & Xbox 360
What car do you drive: 2.2 Vauxhall Zafira
What car would you like to drive: Pink Cadillac wi hydrolics
Superstitions: 10 segments in an orange = good luck + make a wish
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Scotty & McAdam singing Gangsta Love + 2 Busy Thinking About Ma Baby
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PERSONAL
Full name: Stuart Campbell
Nickname: Harris
How come: Grandfither’s name
Date of birth: 13/01/85
School(s): Trinity Primary and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Usually on silent
Profession: Carpet fitter
FAVOURITES
Pub: Jock’s
Holiday destination: Gran Canaria
Food / Drink: McDonalds / Vodka
Film / TV Programme: Trainspotting / Simpsons
Newspaper: Star
Football Team: Liverpool
Other Sport: Horse Racing
RUGBY
Former clubs: Albion, PSA
First game for the Linden: 25/01/03 sub v Hawick Harlequins, home, lost 5-29
Most memorable moment: Winning League
Worst moment: Spending France tour in bed with food poisoning
Best ground played at: La Rochelle in France
Least favourite ground: Quins pitch
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Public speaking
I’m no good at: My job
One item I can’t live without: Car (too lazy to walk)
What car do you drive: Seat Ibiza
What car would you like to drive: BMW M3
Superstitions: None
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What song would you like played at your funeral: QFX, Freedom
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drinks
PERSONAL
Full name: Jason Trimby
Nickname: Trimby, Trimbers
Date of birth: 02/11/84
School(s): Hawick High School
Mobile ring-tone: Shagg in Squirrel
Profession: Chef
FAVOURITES
Pub: Queen’s Heed
Holiday destination: Tunisia
Food / Drink: Italian Chicken Spirals /Drambui
Film: Transformers 1 + 2
TV Programme: Stargate SG1
Newspaper: Hawick News
Football Team: None
Other Sport: UFC
RUGBY
Former clubs: Quins, Wands, Albion, SRU Under 18
First game for the Linden: 31/10/09 v Trinity Accies, away, lost 3-55
Most memorable moment: Playing for Scotland Under 18
Worst moment: Tearing my cartridge
Best ground played at: Murrayfield
Least favourite ground: Quins
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Cooking
I’m no good at: Rugby, aye right
One item I can’t live without: PS3
What car do you drive: None
What car would you like to drive: Mustang
Superstitions: None
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What song would you like played at your funeral: It’s a Nice Day for a White Wedding
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Buy their own
PERSONAL
Full name: Robert Stitt
Nickname: Stitt
Date of birth: 19 January 1991
School(s): Drumlanrig and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Rangers FC
Profession: College Student
FAVOURITES
Pub: Waverley
Holiday destination: Spain
Food/Drink: Pizza/ Cider
Film: The Dark Night
TV Programme: Family Guy
Newspaper: The Sun
Football Team: Rangers
Other Sport: Football
RUGBY
Former clubs: Hawick PSA, Hawick Wanderers
First game for the Linden: 22/08/09 v Hawick YM, home, lost 10-25
Most memorable moment: Winning the League with the Wand’s
Worst moment: Breaking ma leg at the PSA
Best ground played at: Mansfield
Least favourite ground: PSA pitch
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Pool
I’m no good at: Poker
One item I can’t live without: Xbox 360
What car do you drive: None
What car would you like to drive: Subaru Impreza
Superstitions: None
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Living on a Prayer
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Buy their own
PERSONAL
Full name: Shaun Tennant
Nickname: Tennant
How come: Cos it is
Date of birth: 30 August 1990
School(s): Wilton Primary and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Supernova
Profession: No got yin
FAVOURITES
Pub: Waverley Holiday destination: Malta
Food: Maccaroni Drink: Carlsberg
Film: Never Back Down TV Programme: Family Guy
Newspaper: The Star
Football Team: The mighty Glasgow Rangers
Other Sport: Football
RUGBY
Former clubs: High School, Hawick PSA
First game for the Linden: 30/08/08 as a replacement v Portobello, away, won 31-14 but was injured
Most memorable moment: First game for Linden
Worst moment: Breaking collar bone
Best ground played at: Melrose
Least favourite ground: Gala
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Football
I’m no good at: Darts
One item I can’t live without: Mobile phone
What car do you drive: Not got yin
What car would you like to drive: Ford Ka
Superstitions: Nane
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Simply the Best
Buried or cremated: Buried, duznae matter tho’
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Buy their own
PERSONAL
Full name: Daniel Finnigan
Nickname: Finny
How come: It’s my last name
Date of birth: 29 April 1987
School(s): Burnfoot Primary and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Ireland’s Call
Profession: Odd job man
FAVOURITES
Pub: Any Holiday destination: Any
Food: Chinese Buffet Drink: Babycham
Film: Rocky 4 TV Programme: Coronation Street
Newspaper: Flex Muscle Football Team: Football’s for wimps!
Other Sport: Body building
RUGBY
Former clubs: Hawick Albion, Hawick PSA, Hawick Harlequins, Hawick
First game for the Linden: 03/02/07 as a replacement v Helensburgh, away, Bowl 1st Round, lost 10-29
Representative honours: Roxburgh Raiders, Eastern Stormers, Borders U18/U19
Most memorable moment: All Murrayfield victories
Worst moment: Losing to Wand’s at Murrayfield
Best ground played at: Volunteer Park
Least favourite ground: Back pitches at Murrayfield (too sandy)
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Weight lifting
I’m no good at: Golf
One item I can’t live without: Car
What car do you drive: Jeep
What car would you like to drive: Lambourghini
Superstitions: None
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Rocky Theme Tune
Buried or cremated: Neither, stuffed
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Couldnae care, Ah’m deid
PERSONAL
Full name: Stuart Harkness
Nickname: Harky
How come: My brother gets it
Date of birth: 22 July 1987
School(s): Denholm Primary and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Vibrate
Profession: Warehouse operator
FAVOURITES
Pub: The Grill, Aberdeen
Holiday destination: Egypt
Food: Spicy chicken pizza
Drink: Pint of anything
Film: Blood Diamond
TV Programme: House
Newspaper: The Sun
Football Team: Rangers and Arsenal
Other Sport: Football
RUGBY
Former clubs: Hawick PSA
First game for the Linden: 22/08/09 v Hawick YM, home, lost 10-25
Most memorable moment: Four Scottish Championships
Worst moment: Any injury time
Best ground played at: Murrayfield
Least favourite ground: Boroughmuir
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Badminton
I’m no good at: Singing
One item I can’t live without: Mobile
What car do you drive: None
What car would you like to drive: Any
Superstitions: Luck pair of pants
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Smooth Criminal
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PERSONAL
Full name: Wattie Davies
Nickname: Wainwright
How come: The boys think I should be a Lion and captain Scotland (or maybe because of the head band)
Date of birth: 21 October 1976 (younger than Keown)
School(s): Trinity Primary and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Different ones for different people
Profession: Farmer
FAVOURITES
Pub: The Pear Tree, Edinburgh
Holiday destination: Thailand
Food: Chinese
Drink: Magners
Newspaper: Scotsman
Football Team: Man United
RUGBY
Former clubs: Albion, PSA, Hawick
First game for the Linden: 29/08/95 v Kelso 2nds, home, won 27-21 in a game that also saw debuts for Dave Allott and James Craig (later capped by Scotland)
Representative honours: South Under 21, South District Union, Border Reivers (Trinidad Sevens)
Most memorable moment: Winning a League at every level
Worst moment: Giving a penalty away against Melrose that they kicked to win the game
Best ground played at: Mansfield Park
Least favourite ground: Malleny Park, Currie
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Snow boarding
I’m no good at: Ten pin bowling
One item I can’t live without: My laptop
What car do you drive: Clapped out BMW
What car would you like to drive: X5
Superstitions: Catriona to wish me good luck for the game on match day
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PERSONAL
Full name: Craig Robert Black
Nickname: Dancer
How come: Suzz gave me it for dancing at a disco
Date of birth: 5 January 1976
Schools: Drumlanrig and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Mr A
Profession: Quilt Operator
FAVOURITES
Pub: Fox & Hounds, Denholm
Holiday destination: Florida
Newspaper: Daily Record
Food: Curry Drink: Bud
Film: Remember the Titans TV Programme: CSI
Football Team: Rangers Other Sport: Golf
RUGBY
Former clubs: Hawick Wanderers
First game for the Linden: For 2nds 26/03/94 v Gala YM, home, lost 3-43 (dad Rob was at scrum-half); For 1sts 22/08/98 v Livingston 2nds, away, won 48-19
Most memorable moment: Winning the League
Worst moment: Losing
Best ground played at: Meggetland
Least favourite ground: Penicuik
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Badminton
I’m no good at: Golf
One item I can’t live without: TV
What car do you drive: Nissan
What car would you like to drive: Audi
Superstitions: None
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Show Must Go On
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own?: Buy their own
PERSONAL
Full name: Greg Bouglas Nickname: Bougie
How come: Ma brother Date of birth: 4 November 1989
Schools: Wilton and Hawick High Mobile ring-tone: Don’t have one
Profession: Jobseeker
FAVOURITES
Pub: Jock Reids Holiday destination: Zante
Food: Pizza Drink: Miller
Film: Porkys TV Programme: Friends
Football Team: Newcastle United Other Sport: Running
Newspaper: Hawick News
RUGBY
Former clubs: Albion, PSA, Wanderers
First game for the Linden: 09/03/07 as a replacement v Kelso 2nds, away, won 18-17 and scored a try
Representative honours: Roxburgh Raiders, Western Stormers
Most memorable moment: Scoring winner against the PSA
Worst moment: Getting sent off against Ayr
Best ground played at: Murrayfield
Least favourite ground: Berwick
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Lying
I’m no good at: Singing
One item I can’t live without: TV
What car do you drive: Ford Fiesta
What car would you like to drive: Bugatti Vergon
Superstitions: None
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What song would you like played at your funeral: I Will Survive
Buried or cremated: Buried
Food: Any pizza
Drink: Vodka or anything free
Newspaper: Daily Star
Football Team: Liverpool
Other Sport: Tiddle-e-winks
RUGBY
Former clubs: Albion, PSA, Linden
First game for the Linden: 15/09/07 as a replacement v Broughton, away, won 14-13; First start v Dunbar, home, won 27-22
Representative honours: Roxburgh Raiders U15, Borders U16 to U20
Most memorable moment: Winning Scottish Cup with the PSA
Worst moment: Playing for Hawick 2nds
Best ground played at: Murrayfield
Least favourite ground: Wilton Lodge Park
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Shooting
I’m no good at: Rugby and spellign
One item I can’t live without: Alcohol
What car do you drive: None, it’s broken
What car would you like to drive: Chicken chaser
Superstitions: None
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What song would you like played at your funeral: You’ll Never Walk Alone
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink for everyone apart from Stig
PAST PRESIDENT’S PROFILE
Full name: William Birkbeck Russell
Nickname: Rusty
Date of birth: 22 April 1942
Schools: Wilton School and Hawick High School
Mobile ring-tone: Bleep-bleep
Profession: Retired electrician
FAVOURITES
Pub: The Office
Holiday destination: Sydney, Australia and New Zealand
Food/Drink: Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pud plus trimmings/Lager
Song: Hey Jude
TV Programme: The Bill
Newspaper: Daily Mail
Football Team: Hibs
Other sports: Golf, Horse Racing
RUGBY
Former clubs: Hawick PSA, Hawick Linden, Hawick
Last game for the Linden: v RAF North Luffenham, home, won 32-8, scored a try and kicked a conversion; was tempted out of retirement to play for the 2nds at Boroughmuir on 05/02/77
Representative honours: South District Union
Most memorable moment: Winning Border Junior League three times on the trot
Worst moment: Getting beat by the Trades (not very often)
Best ground played at: Volunteer Park and Murrayfield
Least favourite ground: Up the Park on a wet cold day
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Scrabble and making soup
One item I can’t live without: Ceefax or Teletext
What car do you drive: Honda Civic
Superstitions: None
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Bonnie Teviotdale
Buried or cremated: Not bothered
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PAST PRESIDENT’S PROFILE
Full name: William Alexander Young
Nickname: Bill the Post – ‘Tae ma face’
How come: Cos I was a postman
Date of birth: 8 June 1935
Schools: High School
Mobile ring-tone: Ring-ring
Profession: Postman (retired)
FAVOURITES
Pub: Volunteer and Angling Club
Holiday destination: Cyprus
Food: Steak & chips
Drink: Whisky & water
Film: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
TV Programme: Only Fools and Horses
Newspaper: Sunday Post
Football Team: Hibs
Other sports: Horse Racing
RUGBY
Former clubs: Didn’t play rugby
Most memorable moment: Becoming President (1997/98 and 1998/99)
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: D.I.Y.
I’m no good at: Public speaking
One item I can’t live without: Keys for the Volunteer
What car do you drive: Kia Rio
What car would you like to drive: BMW
Superstitions: Walking under ladders
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What song would you like played at your funeral: “Evergreen” Barbra Streisand
Buried or cremated: Whatever
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: 1st round on Ian Stirling, 2nd round on Ronnie Tait
PRESIDENT’S PROFILE
Full name: Derek Lawrie Oliver
Nickname: ‘DO’
Schools: Wilton Primary, Hawick High
How come: Initials
Mobile ring-tone: Nae Idea
Date of birth: 5 April 1962
Profession: Senior Agricultural Manager
FAVOURITESPub: No in many now – Volunteer!
Holiday destination: Australia/Canada
Food: Anything – apart frae raw tomatoes
Drink: Lager, Whisky, Rum & Milk (seasonal)
Film: Shawshank Redemption
TV Programme: CSI
Newspaper: Scotsman – for the rugby
Football Team: Man United
Other sports: Horse Racing, Golf
RUGBYFormer clubs: Wanderers, Linden, YM, Hawick, back to Linden
First game for the Linden: For 2nds 06/09/80 v Alloa, home, full-back, won 65-0; For 1sts 13/12/80 v Dalziel High, away, full-back, won 13-4
Representative honours: South Under 15, South District Union
Most memorable moment: Flattening Rory Graham in P7 up the park when he tried to run over me
Worst moment: ‘Gifting’ the Linden a last minute, match winning, penalty when playing for the YM
Best ground played at: Olympic Stadium, Berlin – back pitches!
Least favourite ground: Berwick in a hailstorm
ABOUT YOUYou wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Lambing
I’m no good at: Lying
One item I can’t live without: Car Superstitions: Too many!
What car do you drive: Toyota Avensis What car would you like to drive: VW R32
TO ASSIST OUR PROGRAMME PRINTERSWhat song would you like played at your funeral: "I Like Auld Hawick the Best" with Viv singing
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free – yin each
Full name: Barry James Sutherland
Nickname: Suzz/Razor Ramone
How come: Surname – Dad/The boys say I’m a fat version of Razor
Date of birth: 17 December 1985
School(s): Burnfit, Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: John Cena – You Can’t See Me
Profession: Fitness Instructor
FAVOURITESPub: Wherever the crowd is
Holiday destination: Gran Canaria
Food/Drink: Indian/ Irn Bru
Film: Untouchables
TV Programme: Soccer AM "Best Bits"
Newspaper: Sun
Football Team: Man United
Other sports: Golf, Tennis, Bowls, Cricket
RUGBYFormer clubs: Hawick PSA, Hawick
First game for the Linden: 13/10/01 v North Berwick, away, replacement for Craig Black, won 14-12
Representative honours: Borders U16 and U18, Scotland U18 and U19, Borders Back-up/Academy
Most memorable moment: Beating England and France at U18, U19
Worst moment: Losing by 80 points at Mansfield against Glasgow Hawks
Best ground played at: Auc Gers (France)
Least favourite ground: Myreside (Watsonians)
ABOUT YOUYou wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Bowls, Tennis
I’m no good at: Breaking out of a jog
One item I can’t live without: Sky and remote
What car do you drive: Astra
What car would you like to drive: Aston Martin
Superstitions: Get to games early
TO ASSIST OUR PROGRAMME PRINTERSWhat song would you like played at your funeral: Chumba Wumba, "I Get Knocked Down"
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Get their own
PERSONALFull name: Darrell Gray
Nickname: Faddell
How come: Fri ma Dad
Date of birth: 23 November 1989
Schools: Trinity and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Ring, ring
Profession: Dolle muncher
FAVOURITESPub: Burnfit Roadie
Holiday destination: Zante
Food: Mince and tatties
Drink: Southern Comfort and lemonade
Film: Gone in 60 Seconds
TV Programme: Chucklevision
Newspaper: Daily Star, Hawick News
Football Team: Rangers, Newcastle United
Other Sport: Drinking
RUGBYFormer clubs: Trinity, Hawick High, Hawick Wanderers
First game for the Linden: 02/12/06 v Dalkeith, home, at full-back, won 9-0
Most memorable moment: Winning League and Sevens for Wands
Worst moment: Getting injured
Best ground played at: The Volunteer
Least favourite ground: PSA pitch
ABOUT YOUYou wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Cooking
I’m no good at: Cleaning
One item I can’t live without: My phone
What car do you drive: Saxo
What car would you like to drive: Scooby (Subaru)
Superstitions: Lucky boxers
TO ASSIST OUR PROGRAMME PRINTERSWhat song would you like played at your funeral: Staying Alive
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PERSONALFull name: Ross Thomas Norman
Nickname: Podge
How come: Got a beer belly
Date of birth: 3 August 1990
School(s): Hawick High School
Mobile ring-tone: None
Profession: Greenkeeper, Hawick Golf Club
FAVOURITESPub: Waverley
Holiday destination: Derry City
Food: Burgers, chips
Drink: Magners, Strongbow
Newspaper: Daily Star
RUGBYFormer clubs: Hawick Albion, Hawick PSA
First game for the Linden: 08/03/08 v Selkirk 2nds, away, won 14-5 (others to also make their debut that day were Stuart Mabon and Blair Irving)
Representative honours: Roxburgh Raiders, Western Stormers
Most memorable moment: Winning Scottish Cup with the PSA
Worst moment: Losing against Hawick Wanderers
Ambition: Play until I’m 80 years old
Match day likes: Cup of tea in the morning
Match day dislikes: Shouting before games
ABOUT YOUYou wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Draughts, poker
I’m no good at: Chess, speaking in front of large crowds
At night I dream of: Nothing much
If I wasn’t me I’d like to be: Mr Woodcock
One item I can’t live without: iPod touch
What car do you drive: none, just a tractor at work
What car would you like to drive: Mercedes
First thing you think of in the morning: Aw sh*t, work!
TO ASSIST OUR PROGRAMME PRINTERSWhat song would you like played at your funeral: Nickelback, "Savin’ Me"
Buried or cremated: Cremated
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PERSONAL
Full name: Barrie Jonathan Keown
Nickname: Woffle, Keeown, Baz
How come: Talk short hand
Date of birth: 24 February 1976
School(s): Rosehill College
Mobile ring-tone: Feeder – All by Myself
Profession: PC Murray’s partner
FAVOURITES
Pub: Station, Volunteer
Holiday destination: New Zealand, Papakura
Food: Steak & cheese pie
Drink: Sperats, Lion Red
Newspaper: Scotsman
RUGBY
Former clubs: Papakura, Hawick Linden, Hawick
First game for the Linden: For 2nds v Lasswade 08/11/97, home, won 26-3 and scored two tries; For 1sts v Hawick YM 15/11/97, home, won 12-11
Representative honours: Counties U14, South of Scotland/Border Reivers, Border League Select
Most memorable moment: Invite to play for Border League v Barbarians at Melrose
Worst moment: Punching Sean McGaughey at training
Match day likes: Listening to the Foo’s
Match day dislikes: Losing or getting knocked out
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Water polo
I’m no good at: Public speaking
Ambition: Enjoy family life
At night I dream of: Surfing in Hawai
If I wasn’t me I’d like to be: Richie McCaw
What car do you drive: VW Golf
What car would you like to drive: Police car
First thing you think of in the morning: Where’s Lexie
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What song would you like played at your funeral: All of My Life by the Foo Fighters
Buried or cremated: Cremated
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PLAYER PROFILE
Full name: Lee Robert Stewart
Nickname: Terro
Date of birth: 6 October 1985
School(s): Trinity Primary, Hawick High School
Mobile ring-tone: Ring, ring
Profession: Plasterer
FAVOURITES
Pub: Any
Holiday destination: Spittal
Food/Drink: Sausages/ Vodka & Irn Bru
Newspaper: Daily Star
RUGBY
Former clubs: High School, Hawick PSA, Hawick
First game for the Linden: 15/03/08 as a replacement v Melrose 2nds, away, lost 19-20
Representative honours: Borders Under 16 and Under 18
Worst moment: Getting injured a lot
Match day likes: Winning
Match day dislikes: Losing
ABOUT YOU
Most memorable moment: Son being born
Ambition: Win an eating contest
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Eating
I’m no good at: Dieting
At night I dream of: Sausages
If I wasn’t me I’d like to be: Someone else
One item I can’t live without: Sky+
What car do you drive: Soccer mums
What car would you like to drive: Any
First thing you think of in the morning: I hate working
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Somewhere over the Rainbow, Hawaian style
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Buy their own, I’m not made of money
PERSONAL
Full name: Rory Smith
Nickname: Nae Neck, Sandy Marr, The Leech
Date of birth: 11 June 1990
School(s): Trinity Primary, Hawick High School
Mobile ring-tone: Chuck Berry – Johnny B Goode
Profession: Slater
FAVOURITES
Pub: Jock Reids
Holiday destination: Florida
Food: Pizza
Drink: Morgans and coke
Newspaper: The Sun
RUGBY
Former clubs: Hawick Albion, Hawick PSA
First game for the Linden: 09/03/07 as a replacement v Kelso 2nds, away, won 18-17; was also an unused sub the previous week against Edinburgh Northern
Most memorable moment: Winning Scottish Cup with the Albion
Worst moment: Getting beaten by the Wand’s
Ambition: Become Linden legend
Match day likes: Beattie in the starting line-up
Match day dislikes: Zinzan’s throwing in
ABOUT YOU:
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Basketball
I’m no good at: Rugby
At night I dream of: Zinzan
If I wasn’t me I’d like to have been: Ron Burgandy
One item I can’t live without: Mobile phone
What car do you drive: Moped
What car would you like to drive: Audi V8
First thing you think of in the morning: Hope Hinton doesn’t come to work
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Chuck Berry – Johnny B Goode
Buried or cremated: Cremated
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PERSONAL
Full name: Rory Smith
Nickname: Nae Neck, Sandy Marr, The Leech
Date of birth: 11 June 1990
School(s): Trinity Primary, Hawick High School
Mobile ring-tone: Chuck Berry – Johnny B Goode
Profession: Slater
FAVOURITES
Pub: Jock Reids
Holiday destination: Florida
Food: Pizza
Drink: Morgans and coke
Newspaper: The Sun
RUGBY
Former clubs: Hawick Albion, Hawick PSA
First game for the Linden: 09/03/07 as a replacement v Kelso 2nds, away, won 18-17; was also an unused sub the previous week against Edinburgh Northern
Most memorable moment: Winning Scottish Cup with the Albion
Worst moment: Getting beaten by the Wand’s
Ambition: Become Linden legend
Match day likes: Beattie in the starting line-up
Match day dislikes: Zinzan’s throwing in
ABOUT YOU:
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Basketball
I’m no good at: Rugby
At night I dream of: Zinzan
If I wasn’t me I’d like to have been: Ron Burgandy
One item I can’t live without: Mobile phone
What car do you drive: Moped
What car would you like to drive: Audi V8
First thing you think of in the morning: Hope Hinton doesn’t come to work
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Chuck Berry – Johnny B Goode
Buried or cremated: Cremated
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PERSONAL
Full name: Brian Wear
Nickname: Weary
How come: From my name, obviously
Date of birth: 20 October 1973
School(s): Trinity Primary and Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Paolo Nutini – New Shoes
Profession: Full- time joiner, part-time sportswear salesman
FAVOURITESPub: The Wicked Wolf (Blackrock, Dublin)
Holiday destination: Las Vegas
Food: Mexican
Drink: Lager
Newspaper: Daily Star
RUGBYFormer clubs: PSA, Hawick, Preston Lodge, Gala, Western Districts (Australia)
First game for the Linden: 29/12/90, aged 17, v North Berwick away, won 16-6 (half back partner was Alan Reid, aged approx. 42, and Taitso was on the wing!)
Representative honours: South U18, South U21, South District Union, Border Reivers (Trinidad 7’s), Scottish Borders (v Exiles at Richmond), Co-optimists (captain)
Most memorable moment: Winning Premier One with Hawick in 2000/01 undefeated (won 16, drawn 2, lost 0)
Worst moment: Pulling on a maroon jersey!
Funniest moment: George McCulloch’s star jumps
Match day likes: Winning
Match day dislikes: Losing
Ambition: Win the League this season
ABOUT YOUYou wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Rock climbing
I’m no good at: Ker Plunk
At night I dream of: Building houses
If I wasn’t me I’d like to be: Norm Abrahams (New Yankee Workshop)
One item I can’t live without: My heel arches (in agony without them)
What car do you drive: Nissan Murano
What car would you like to drive: Ford Transit van
First thing you think of in the morning: Hope it’s dry ‘cause I’m probably working outside
TO ASSIST OUR PROGRAMME PRINTERSWhat song would you like played at your funeral: Don’t Stop Me Now (Freddie Mercury)
Buried or cremated: Cremated (I’m claustrophobic)
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Buy their own
PERSONAL
Full name: Graeme Newlands Anderson
Nickname: Stobz or Anders
How come: Where I stay
Date of birth: 6 January 1986
School(s): Drumlanrig Primary, Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: Valorie
Profession: Landscape Gardener
FAVOURITES
Pub: Volunteer Park
Holiday destination: Magaluf
Food/Drink: Chilli Con Carne/Magners
Newspaper: The Sun
RUGBY
Former clubs: Hawick PSA
First game for the Linden: 30/10/04 v St Boswells (as a replacement), away, won 49-0; First start the following week v Royal Dick Vet College scoring 4 tries in a 53-0 win
Most memorable moment: Winning League and Cup with the PSA
Worst moment: Leaving PSA
Ambition: Play for Hawick
Match day likes: Putting on the blue jersey
Match day dislikes: Getting beat
ABOUT YOU
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Joinery
I’m no good at: Nothing
At night I dream of: Jessica Alba
If I wasn’t me I’d like to be: Hugh Heffner
One item I can’t live without: My car
What car do you drive: Suzuki Swift
What car would you like to drive: Bentley
First thing you think of in the morning: More sleep
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What song would you like played at your funeral: Simply the Best
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PERSONAL
Full name: Greg Cunningham
Nickname: Sly
Date of birth: 17 April 1989
School(s): Hawick High School
Mobile ring-tone: Silent
Profession: Hobbo
FAVOURITES
Pub: Stampers
Holiday destination: Amsterdam
Food: Pizza
Drink: Vodka & Irn Bru
Newspaper: The Sun
RUGBY
Former clubs: Hawick PSA
Representative honours: Eastern Stormers
First game for the Linden: 06/01/07 v Dunbar, away, won 47-6
Most memorable moment: Scoring against the Wand’s
Worst moment: Getting beaten in the same game
Ambition: To become Ryan Lauder
Match day likes: Having a lie in
Match day dislikes: Waking up early
ABOUT YOU:
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Drafts
I’m no good at: Chess
At night I dream of: Ryan Lauder
If I wasn’t me I’d like to have been: Ryan Lauder
One item I can’t live without: A house
What car do you drive: Can’t
What car would you like to drive: Reliant Robin
First thing you think of in the morning: I need a piss
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Buried or cremated: Cremated
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
PERSONAL
Full name: Gavin David Stirling
Nickname: Stig, Stigger or Stiglet
How come: Dad was called it [although never young enough to be called Stiglet]
Date of birth: 20 December 1986
School(s): Wilton Primary, Hawick High
Mobile ring-tone: A Little Respect
Profession: Print Finisher
FAVOURITES
Pub: Volunteer Park
Holiday destination: Magaluf
Food: Steak and Chips
Drink: Magners
Newspaper: The Sun
RUGBY
Former clubs: School, Hawick Albion, Hawick PSA
Representative honours: Roxburgh Raiders, Eastern Stormers
First game for the Linden: 29/03/03 as a sub for Dancer against Hawick Trades, won 21-17; First start on 01/11/03 against Biggar 2nds, won 48-13
Most memorable moment: Winning League and Scottish Cup with the PSA
Worst moment: Dislocating my hip at Murrayfield
Ambition: See the World [he’s had a good start with the Linden – Spittal beach for pre-season training, Portobello last week…)
Match day likes: Final whistle when we’re winning
Match day dislikes: Getting beat (doesn’t happen often)
ABOUT YOU:
You wouldn’t know it, but I’m very good at: Tennis
I’m no good at: Thinking of answers to this question
At night I dream of: Beyonce Knowles
If I wasn’t me I’d like to have been: Jeremy Clarkson
One item I can’t live without: My car
What car do you drive: Peugeot 206
What car would you like to drive: Bugatti Veyron
First thing you think of in the morning: Bedtime
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What song would you like played at your funeral: I’m Still Standing
Buried or cremated: Buried
Free drink for mourners or buy their own: Free drink
