Justin Edinburgh RIP

[brendanb50]

What sad news this is, so young and after such a positive impact in his career this last year. RIP Justin.

He was a mainstay of my formative Spurs teams and he embodied a battling spirit which we lacked a fair bit of, particularly later on in his time with us. He was Spurs through and through and an amazing servant of the club.

 

[punkisback]

RIP Justin, was part of that spurs team that made me fall in love with them.

 

[JimmyG2]

A genuine part of Spurs recent history
over 200 appearances in the 90's
Building a new successful career
in management.
RIP Justin.

Friendly would be a fitting tribute
at NWHL
as already suggested by Krule.
Proceeds to family and/or heart charity

 

[codspur]

He was one of my favourite ever players probably cos his effort / desire shone out like a beacon in a period of mediocrity. Did my FA badge last year and we all had to coach each other through a session one guys asked us all to think of a favourite player of ours and then try and emulate them with a trick or flick or stepover...he asked me who i had picked....I said Justin Edinburgh....Justin didn't do tricks!
Met him last year when we arranged a charity match and he was probably the fittest person on either side. He stayed after and chatted with anyone and everyone with that big grin on his face. He was marking my mate who was up front and getting no service whatsoever...he said Justin was just chatting to him throughout the game asking him about what he did for a living and his family. He made one tackle in that game where he caught the player the ref started to reach for his pocket and Justin nodded at him to show the card so he could give a bit of pantomime to the day.

Its often said don't meet your heroes cos they will disappoint...Justin didn't he was brilliant. Look at all the clubs that have sent their condolences I think that is a real reflection of the man.

RIP Justin and condolences and love to your family, friends and teammates.

 

[yido_number1]

He was one of my favourite ever players probably cos his effort / desire shone out like a beacon in a period of mediocrity. Did my FA badge last year and we all had to coach each other through a session one guys asked us all to think of a favourite player of ours and then try and emulate them with a trick or flick or stepover...he asked me who i had picked....I said Justin Edinburgh....Justin didn't do tricks!
Met him last year when we arranged a charity match and he was probably the fittest person on either side. He stayed after and chatted with anyone and everyone with that big grin on his face. He was marking my mate who was up front and getting no service whatsoever...he said Justin was just chatting to him throughout the game asking him about what he did for a living and his family. He made one tackle in that game where he caught the player the ref started to reach for his pocket and Justin nodded at him to show the card so he could give a bit of pantomime to the day.

Its often said don't meet your heroes cos they will disappoint...Justin didn't he was brilliant. Look at all the clubs that have sent their condolences I think that is a real reflection of the man.

RIP Justin and condolences and love to your family, friends and teammates.

Great words thanks!

As with others my earliest memories of spurs are in the build up to 91 FA cup and the team's there after. Justin was in all of them and putting in full effort. Was only watching clips of the Madrid fan park last week and he was clearly a fan.

Rip and condolences to the family. A fundraiser game is a must for a chance to give one our own a send off.

 

[Cheltenham Spur]

The 90's were a tough period to be a Spurs fan. Sticking with the team was a real effort but as fans it's what you do.

For Justin to stick with us during that time shows what he was made of.

RIP Justin. A proper player and a true yid.

 

[SMW1985]

Was gutted to hear this news over the weekend. RIP Justin Edinburgh, Spurs through and through and bloody decent man by all accounts

 

[gilzeantheking]

 

[Flashspur]

He was one of those uncompromising defenders that every team needs while the flashier players get on with their stuff. He was ever present through some of the best and worst of Spurs in the 90's but he always put in an effort. Mr 100%. RIP.

 

[Primativ]

Scary as fuck really how this can happen to someone so young so randomly.

 

[spurfetto]

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[DJS]

Still absolutely gutted about this.

Also, Orient are my second team and he was doing so well for them and was looking forward to seeing how they were gonna push on back in the league this season as he’d done an utterly fantastic job there.

So bizarre he was up on stage singing on Saturday and then gone so quickly afterwards.

 

[Blockbuster]

I'm really struggling with Justin going, no idea why its hit me so hard.

Guess being a 90's Spurs fan he was a staple at left back, then he went onto manage teams i had connections with, Rushden & diamonds being my brother in laws local team, so went to watch them a few times even in a cup final once, then he managed Gillingham.

He seemed like a genuinely nice bloke and he was climbing the football ladder in terms of management. The videos I've seen of him in the dressing room just make it all worse, 49 is no age, especially when someone is that fit and healthy.

gutted to be honest

 

[bomberH]

The worst thing about nice people dying, whether they’re young or old, is that you don’t realise just how nice they were until they’ve gone. Look at all the examples in this thread. The amount of love from his old clubs etc. Why can’t these people be praised more in life so everyone (and not just Spurs fans) knows what a great person they are while they’re alive.

Still unbelievable news.

 

[Krule]

The worst thing about nice people dying, whether they’re young or old, is that you don’t realise just how nice they were until they’ve gone. Look at all the examples in this thread. The amount of love from his old clubs etc. Why can’t these people be praised more in life so everyone (and not just Spurs fans) knows what a great person they are while they’re alive.

Still unbelievable news.

The old saying "You never miss the water until the well runs dry" is sadly also applicable to people.....only when they are no longer with us do we appreciate the enormous contribution their existence had made to our lives. R.I.P.

 

[Coyboy]

The worst thing about nice people dying, whether they’re young or old, is that you don’t realise just how nice they were until they’ve gone. Look at all the examples in this thread. The amount of love from his old clubs etc. Why can’t these people be praised more in life so everyone (and not just Spurs fans) knows what a great person they are while they’re alive.

Still unbelievable news.

I think they probably are mate you just don’t notice it.

 

[bomberH]

I think they probably are mate you just don’t notice it.

That’s kind of the problem i guess. I want to notice it. It may be known amongst his family and close friends but there’s (probably) never been a mention of it on here until he died (bar the odd ‘met him, seems like a decent bloke’ post). It’s just the way things are really, it’s no one’s fault. There isn’t a thread called ‘say something nice about Person X while they’re still alive’ that’s been running for the last 20 years. *Goes off to Chat to start thread....

Take George Michael for instance. I think most people knew he donated to charity but the extent of his kindness wasn’t known until he died. Maybe that’s the way he wanted it, which is fair enough, but if I’d known what I know now, i’d have followed him more closely throughout his career, purely because I have a lot of time for kind hearted and good people.

Same for non-famous people too. Acquaintances, work colleagues etc. People who aren’t as close a friend that you already know everything about them.

Anyway, gone right off track now. It’s just something I’ve thought about for years so thought I’d mention it.

 

[Krule]

That’s kind of the problem i guess. I want to notice it. It may be known amongst his family and close friends but there’s (probably) never been a mention of it on here until he died (bar the odd ‘met him, seems like a decent bloke’ post). It’s just the way things are really, it’s no one’s fault. There isn’t a thread called ‘say something nice about Person X while they’re still alive’ that’s been running for the last 20 years. *Goes off to Chat to start thread....

Take George Michael for instance. I think most people knew he donated to charity but the extent of his kindness wasn’t known until he died. Maybe that’s the way he wanted it, which is fair enough, but if I’d known what I know now, i’d have followed him more closely throughout his career, purely because I have a lot of time for kind hearted and good people.

Same for non-famous people too. Acquaintances, work colleagues etc. People who aren’t as close a friend that you already know everything about them.

Anyway, gone right off track now. It’s just something I’ve thought about for years so thought I’d mention it.

Good point but then there's the other side of the coin with people like Jimmy Saville....look how he was praised and applauded for his charity work by all levels of society when alive only to be finally revealed after death to be the sick, perverted, monster he really was.
Most heroes come under the category of 'unsung'....that's what makes them so very special....Justin was one such guy. Don't feel guilty for not praising him enough when he was around....feel privileged to have known the man in your lifetime...he'd be more than proud to know you did that I'm sure.

 

[bomberH]

Unbelievably nice gesture from Cheltenham fans. They’ve made a flag for JE.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48749798

 

[nailsy]

Unbelievably nice gesture from Cheltenham fans. They’ve made a flag for JE.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48749798

Absolute class.