A truly unforgettable chapter in Jose’s life
Legend is first player to receive copy of new book
Former professional football player Jose Quitongo has spoken of his delight at appearing in a new book that details one of the highlights of his career.
The Uddingston man is a main feature in Reminiscing with Legends by football journalist Anthony Brown, a book that recalls Hearts Football Club’s journey to Scottish Cup glory in 1998.
The 45-year-old – who had a successful football career with Advertiser: “It was a real honour three spells at Hamilton Accies, to be the first player to be given as well as at Hearts, St Mirren a copy of the book. and Benfica among others – was “It’s a great read and I’m the first player from the famous sure Hearts fans and football squad of the late 1990s to get his supporters in general will love hands on a copy last week, and reading all about our journey he was overjoyed with it. to the 1998 Scottish Cup final.
Quitongo, who now works “That period at Hearts was as a football coach and fitness one of the best of my career. trainer following his retirement But I think there was a real from the game, told the belief that we were the underdogs going in to the game, so to beat Rangers that day was absolutely magical.
“It was a day that we’ll never forget and Reminiscing with Legends certainly encapsulates the buzz around that whole period under Jim Jeffries at Hearts.”
Hearts beat Rangers 2-1 in the 1998 Scottish Cup final.
Packed with fascinating detail, anecdotes and emotive reflections, Reminiscing with Legends encapsulates life at Tynecastle in the mid-to-late 1990s and explores how a Hearts side that will be idolised for years to come made its indelible mark.
Dad-of-four Quitongo, who signed for Hearts in October 1997 from Accies, before returning to Hamilton in
January 2000, added: “I enjoyed a great football career and I’m very proud now to be featured in this book.
“I wi s h the author Anthony Brown all the best with it.”
It was a day that we’ll never forget and the book certainly encapsulates the buzz