Hibernian F.C.

Hibernian
Full name Hibernian Football Club
Nickname(s) Hibs[1]
Hibees[1]
The Cabbage[2]
Founded 1875 (as Hibernians)
Ground Easter Road,
Leith, Edinburgh
(Capacity: 17,500[3])
Owner Flag of Scotland Sir Tom Farmer
Chairman Flag of Scotland Rod Petrie
Manager Flag of Finland Mixu Paatelainen
League Scottish Premier League
2007–08 Scottish Premier League, 6th
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Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. Along with their rivals Hearts, they represent the city in the Scottish Premier League. The club were founded in 1875 by Irish Catholics,[4] but this identity has been downplayed[5] to the point where support for the club is based on location rather than religion.[6] Hibernian's Irish heritage is still reflected, however, in the club's name, colours and badge.[4]

The club's name is usually shortened to Hibs.[7][1] The team are also called "Hibees"[1] (pronounced "high-bees") and the "The Cabbage",[2] a shortening of the rhyming slang for Hibs of "Cabbage and Ribs", by the club's fans. Hibs supporters are known as "Hibbies" (singular: "Hibby").

Home matches are played at the Easter Road stadium, which is all-seated and has a capacity of 17,500.[3] The club has played at Easter Road since 1893,[3] having previously played at Hibernian Park. Hibernian has won the Scottish league championship four times, most recently in 1952. The club has won the Scottish Cup twice, but not since 1902.[8] The last appearance in a Scottish Cup final was in 2001, where the team lost 3–0 to Celtic.[9] The last major trophy won by the club was the 2006–07 League Cup, when Kilmarnock were beaten 5–1 in the final.[10]

Contents

History

Main article: History of Hibernian F.C.
See also: Hibernian F.C. seasons

Foundation and early history

The Cowgate, where Hibs were formed in 1875

The club were founded in 1875 by Irish-born football enthusiasts from the Cowgate area of Edinburgh, who named it Hibernians Football Club, which means "Irish Football Club". The name is derived from Hibernia, the Roman name for Ireland.[4] James Connolly, the famous Irish Republican leader, was a Hibs fan during this period.[11] There was some sectarian resistance initially to an Irish club participating in Scottish football,[4] but Hibs established themselves as a force in Scottish football in the 1880s. In 1887 they became the first club from the east coast of Scotland to win the Scottish Cup and they then defeated Preston North End in a match described as the Association Football Championship of the World Decider.[12]

Mismanagement over the next few years led to the demise of Hibernians, who became homeless and ceased operating during 1891. A reformed club called Hibernian was established and they acquired a lease on a site in late 1892 that was to become known as Easter Road. Hibernian played its first match at Easter Road on 4 February 1893.[13] Despite this interruption, the club today views Hibernians and Hibernian as one continued history and therefore counts the honours won by Hibernians, including the 1887 Scottish Cup.[14]

A significant change at the time of the club's reformation was that players were no longer required to be members of the Catholic Young Men's Society. Hibs are not seen today as being an Irish or Roman Catholic institution as it was in the early years of its history.[5] For instance, the Irish harp was only re-introduced to the club badge when it was last re-designed in 2000. This design reflects the three pillars of the club's identity - Ireland, Edinburgh (the castle) and Leith (the ship). Geography rather than religion is now seen as the primary reason for supporting Hibs,[6] who draw most of their support from the north and east of Edinburgh.[15][6]

Hibs had some success after being reformed, winning the Scottish Cup in 1902 and their first league championship a year later. After this, however, the club endured a long barren spell until the Second World War, failing to finish high in the league. The notorious Scottish Cup drought[8] began as they reached three cup finals (two in consecutive years), but lost them all.

The Famous Five

Picture depicting the Famous Five at Easter Road stadium

Hibs' most successful era by far was in the decade following the end of the Second World War. The forward line of Gordon Smith, Bobby Johnstone, Lawrie Reilly, Eddie Turnbull and Willie Ormond, collectively known as the Famous Five, is regarded as being the best forward line in the history of Scottish football.[16] The quality of the Famous Five is shown by the fact that all five players are in the top six of Hibs' all-time goalscorer list,[16] and Easter Road's north stand is named in their honour.[17]

Of the five, only Ormond cost Hibs a transfer fee, £1200 from Stenhousemuir.[18] Reilly, Johnstone, Smith and Turnbull were signed from youth or junior leagues.[17] The first time Hibs used all five in the same team was on 21 April 1949 in a friendly match against Nithsdale Wanderers.[17] The forward line remained in place until 1955, when Johnstone was sold to Manchester City. The great forward line, together with players like Bobby Combe and Tommy Younger, largely contributed to the winning of the league championship's in 1948, 1951 and 1952. The team were perhaps unfortunate not to win more trophies, as they finished second to Rangers in 1953 on goal average and second to Rangers by a point in 1950.

First British club in Europe

See also: Hibernian F.C. in Europe

Despite only finishing fifth in the Scottish League in 1955, Hibs were invited to participate in the first season of the European Cup. At that time the European Cup was not strictly based on league position. 18 clubs who were thought would generate interest across Europe and who also had the floodlights necessary to play games at night were invited to participate.[19] Floodlights had been used at Easter Road for the first time in an Edinburgh derby friendly match against Heart of Midlothian on 18 October 1954.[20]

Hibs became the first British club in Europe because the Football League secretary Alan Hardaker persuaded the English champions Chelsea not to enter the first season of the European Cup.[21] In the 1956–57 European Cup, Manchester United became the first English club to appear in the European Cup.[22]

Hibs played their first tie against Rot-Weiss Essen, winning 4–0 in the Georg-Melches-Stadion[19] and drawing 1–1 at Easter Road. They defeated Djurgårdens IF to reach the semi-final,[19] but in that tie they were defeated 3–0 on aggregate by Stade Reims,[19] who had the famous France international player Raymond Kopa in their side.[19] Reims lost 4–3 to Real Madrid in the final.[19]

Turnbull's Tornadoes

Hibs frequently participated in European competition during the 1960s, famously winning ties against Barcelona[23] and Napoli.[24] The club achieved little domestically, however, until former player Eddie Turnbull was persuaded to return to Easter Road as manager in 1971. The team popularly called Turnbull's Tornadoes finished second in the league in 1974 and 1975, and won the League Cup in 1972. The club also won the Drybrough Cup in 1972 and 1973, and recorded a 7–0 win over Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts at Tynecastle on New Year's Day 1973.

After the mid-1970s, however, the team's performances went into decline as Hibs were replaced by the New Firm of Aberdeen and Dundee United as being the main challengers to the Old Firm. Turnbull resigned as manager and Hibs were relegated in 1980. They were immediately promoted back to the top division in the following season, but the club struggled during the 1980s, failing to qualify for Europe until 1989.

Takeover bid by Hearts

See also: Wallace Mercer

After mismanagement during the late 1980s, Hibs were on the brink of financial ruin in 1990.[25] Wallace Mercer, the chairman of Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts, proposed a merger of the two clubs,[25] which he believed would produce a club who could compete on a more even footing with the Old Firm.[26] Hibs fans, however, believed that the proposed merger was more like a hostile takeover, and they formed Hands off Hibs to campaign for the continued existence of the club.[27]

The campaign succeeded when a prominent local businessman, Kwik-Fit owner Sir Tom Farmer, was persuaded to acquire a controlling interest in Hibs.[28] The fans were able to persuade him to take control despite the fact he has no great interest in football.[28] He has subsequently taken a "hands-off" approach to his ownership.[28] Farmer was persuaded in part by the fact that an ancestor of his had been involved in the rescue of Hibs from financial ruin in the early 1890s.[13] After the attempted takeover by Mercer, Hibs had a few good years in the early 1990s, winning the Skol Cup in 1991 and finishing in the top five in the league between 1993 and 1995.

Recent history

McLeish

Soon after Alex McLeish was appointed as manager, Hibs were relegated to the First Division at the end of the 1997–98 season.[29] The club immediately won promotion back to the SPL as they finished 23 points ahead of second placed Falkirk. Hibs consolidated their position in the SPL the following season by finishing sixth. Hibs then enjoyed a very good season in 2000–01, as they recorded six consecutive victories in August and challenged the Old Firm until Christmas, eventually finishing third in the league. Hibs also reached the final of the Scottish Cup for the first time in 22 years, but lost 3–0 to Celtic at Hampden Park.[9] Unfortunately, this meant that McLeish attracted interest from other clubs and he departed for Rangers in December 2001.[30]

Sauzée and Williamson

Fans’ favourite Franck Sauzée was appointed as McLeish's replacement,[31] despite the fact he had no managerial experience.[32] A disastrous run of form followed[33] and The club were being sucked into a relegation battle by the time he was sacked as manager in February 2002, after only 69 days as manager.[32] Sauzée was replaced by Bobby Williamson, who proved to be unpopular with the Hibs support.[34] Despite this, a string of exciting young players including Garry O’Connor, Derek Riordan, Kevin Thomson and Scott Brown emerged. These players featured heavily as Hibs eliminated both halves of the Old Firm to reach the 2004 League Cup final,[35] only to lose 2–0 to Livingston. Williamson departed near the end of that season to manage Plymouth Argyle.[36]

Mowbray

Hibs v Dinaburg, Intertoto Cup.

Tony Mowbray was appointed Hibs manager in May 2004.[36] He promised fast-flowing, passing football,[36] with which he realised the potential of the young players who had come into the team under Bobby Williamson. Hibs finished third in his first season as manager and he won the manager of the year award from the Scottish Football Writers' Association.[37] Hibs got off to an excellent start in the following season, which prompted speculation that they could challenge for the championship.[38] Injuries and the sale of Garry O'Connor to Lokomotiv Moscow[39] exposed a lack of depth in the squad, which meant that the club finished a distant fourth in the SPL and were beaten 4–0 by Hearts in the semi-final of the|Scottish Cup. Mowbray left Hibs in October 2006 to manage West Bromwich Albion.[40]

Collins and Paatelainen

The CIS Cup is paraded.

Hibs appointed John Collins to replace Mowbray.[41] The team reached and won 2007 League Cup Final under Collins' management,[10] but he then resigned during December 2007.[42] His tenure saw the club sell star players including Kevin Thomson, Scott Brown, Ivan Sproule and Steven Whittaker. Collins blamed frustration over the lack of funds available to replace these players as his reason for resigning.[42]

Former Hibs player and Finnish international Mixu Paatelainen was appointed as manager on 10 January 2008.[43] Hibs were eighth in the SPL when he was appointed,[43] but improved results under his management ensured that they finished in the top six of the league for a fourth successive season.

Colours and badge

Hibs' main colours are green and white, which they have worn since The club were formed in 1875.[44] The strip typically has a green body, white sleeves and a white collar.[44] The shorts are normally white, although green has been used in recent seasons.[44] The socks are green, usually with some white detail.[44] Hibs have used yellow, purple, black, white and a dark green in recent seasons for their alternate kits.[45][46][47] The club first used an alternate kit in 1977 when television companies refused to broadcast their games if they used their home colours, which were being sponsored.[48][44]

In the first few years of the club's history, Hibs wore green and white hooped shirts.[44] This was the inspiration for the style adopted by Celtic.[49] Hibs wore all-green shirts from 1879 until white sleeves were added to the shirts in 1938.[44] This was similar in style to Arsenal, who had added white sleeves to their red shirts earlier in the 1930s.[50] In 2004, the colour of the shorts was changed to a green which matched the shirts, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a 2–0 friendly win in October 1964 over Real Madrid.[51] Hibs wore green shorts in the match to avoid a colour clash with Madrid's all-white.[52] Hibs have worn green shorts in all but one season since 2004.[44]

The club's badge has changed frequently over the years. This has tended to reflect an ongoing debate about the club's identity, as to whether its Irish heritage should be displayed or ignored for fear of being accused of sectarianism.[53] The Irish harp was first removed in the 1950s, then re-introduced to the club badge when it was last re-designed in 2000.[53] Scottish Football Museum director Ged O'Brien said in 2001 that the current design shows that Hibs "are comfortable with all the strands of their tradition - it has Leith, Edinburgh and Ireland in it."[53]

Stadium

Easter Road today
Main articles: Easter Road and Hibernian Park

Hibs played on The Meadows for the first two years of their history,[54] before moving to grounds in Newington (Mayfield Park)[55] and Bonnington Road, Leith (Powderhall)[56] in different spells between 1877 and 1879. After the lease on Mayfield Park expired, Hibs moved to a ground known as Hibernian Park,[57] on what is now Bothwell Street in Leith. The club lost the lease on that ground, which contributed to the demise of the old Hibernians club.[58] The new Hibernian club obtained a lease on a site just off Easter Road in 1892 and have played their home matches at the Easter Road Stadium ever since.

Before the Taylor Report demanded that the stadium be all-seated, the ground had vast banks of terracing on three sides,[59] which meant that it could hold crowds in excess of 60,000. Easter Road's record attendance of 65,860, which is also a record for a football match played in Edinburgh,[59][60][61] was set by an Edinburgh derby played on 2 January 1950.[62][63]

The pitch was noted for its pronounced slope, but this was removed in 2000.[64] The ground is currently all-seated and has a capacity of 17,500.[3] Besides staging Hibs matches, the stadium has played host to four Scotland international friendlies, all of them since 1998. The most recent international match played at the ground was a friendly played between Ghana and South Korea just before the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

During the club's annual general meeting in September 2007, Hibs told their supporters that they would hold a consultation process on the redevelopment of the east side of the ground,[65] which began during April 2008.[66] Hibs have announced plans which would mean increasing the capacity of the stadium to just over 20,000. After posting their accounts for the year ended 31 July 2008, Rod Petrie stated that the development was on hold until sufficient cash resources could be obtained to finance the project.[67] After completing the consultation process, Hibs found that a single tier stand would be cheaper and more popular with the supporters.[68] Consequently the board submitted an application to alter the existing planning permission, which had allowed for a two tier stand to be constructed.[68]

Rivalry

Rob Jones scores a goal for Hibs against Hearts in 2006.
Main article: Edinburgh derby
See also: East of Scotland Shield, Festival Cup, Rosebery Charity Cup, and Wilson Cup

Hibs' traditional local rivals in Edinburgh are Hearts. The Edinburgh derby is one of the oldest sporting rivalries in world football.[69] Graham Spiers has described it as "one of the jewels of the Scottish game".[6] The clubs first met on Christmas Day 1875, when Hearts won 1–0 in Hibs' first ever match. It wasn't until their five-game struggle for the Edinburgh Football Association Cup in 1878 that the two clubs became dominant in Edinburgh. Hearts won 3–2 after 0–0, 1–1, 1–1 and 1–1 draws. The clubs' most notable meeting occurred in the 1896 Scottish Cup final, which Hearts won 3–1.

The two clubs are of approximately equal sizes, as they have grounds with similar capacities and have both been champions of Scotland four times. Hearts have won more cup competitions and have the better record in derbies, with 269 wins to 195 in 604 matches.[70] Approximately half of all derbies have been played in local competitions and friendlies.

Hibs recorded the biggest derby win in a competitive match when they won 7–0 at Tynecastle on New Year's Day 1973. The biggest winning margin in the derby was a 10–2 Hearts victory in a friendly match played on 12 August 1893. The biggest victory in a Scottish Premier League derby a 6–2 win for Hibs at Easter Road on 22 October 2000. Hibs' current manager Mixu Paatelainen scored a hat-trick in that game.[71]

Supporters and culture

Hibernian are one of only two professional football clubs in the capital and second largest city in Scotland.[72] The club had the fourth largest average attendance in the SPL in 2007–08, with 14,004.[73] Important games, particularly the Edinburgh derby, see Easter Road at or near full capacity.[74] In the 1980s and 1990s, a minority of the club's supporters had a reputation as one of Britain's most prominent casuals groups, known as the Capital City Service.[75]

Literature

The works of author Irvine Welsh, particularly Trainspotting, contain several references to Hibernian. The team is often mentioned in casual conversation and is the team many of his characters support. Visual references to Hibs are noticeable in Danny Boyle's film adaption of Trainspotting.[76] Begbie wears a Hibs shirt while he plays five-a-side football. During the famous baby-on-the-ceiling/detox scene, many posters and pictures of Hibernian can be seen on the walls of Mark Renton's bedroom.

In the final short story of the trilogy The Acid House, Coco Bryce, a boy from the "Hibs firm", is struck by lightning while under the influence of LSD in a Pilton park. His soul is transferred to the body of an unborn child from one of the more affluent areas of Edinburgh.[77] The final scene of the film adaptation of Welsh's work shows Coco in the baby's body strapped to his mother's back with a Hibs top in the pub chanting "Oo to, oo to be, oo to be a Hibee". In Marabou Stork Nightmares, the main character, Roy Strang, hails from Leith and becomes a Hibs supporter, and then eventually becomes part of a Hibs firm.

Hibernian are also frequently referred to in the Inspector Rebus series of detective novels by Ian Rankin. Rebus himself is a Raith Rovers fan in the books,[78] but DS Siobhan Clarke, his colleague in the later books, is a season ticket holder at Easter Road. In the 2006 television adaptation of the series, Rebus is a Hibs fan.[79] Ken Stott, who is a Hearts fan, played the part of Rebus in the 2006 adaptation.[80]

Music

The Hibs anthem Glory, Glory to the Hibees was written and performed by Scottish Comedian Hector Nicol.[81] Former Marillion singer Fish is a Hibs fan,[82] who talks about the club during concerts. Fish mentions Easter Road in the song 'Lucky', from the album Internal Exile. The Proclaimers are "diehard" Hibs fans.[83] The title track from the Sunshine on Leith album has become a Hibs anthem which is traditionally played before big matches at Easter Road and after the victory in the CIS Cup Final.[84] In their song "Cap in Hand", also from the Sunshine on Leith album, The Proclaimers sing:[85]

“ I can understand why Stranraer lie so lowly

They could save a lot of points by signing Hibs' goalie

 ”

Current squad

As of 2 September 2008.
No. Position Player
01 Flag of Scotland FW Derek Riordan
2 Flag of Scotland DF Kevin McCann
3 Flag of Ireland DF David van Zanten
4 Flag of England DF Chris Hogg (vice-captain)
5 Flag of England DF Rob Jones (captain)
6 Flag of Scotland DF Ian Murray
8 Flag of Uruguay MF Fabián Yantorno
9 Flag of Scotland FW Steven Fletcher
10 Flag of Scotland FW Colin Nish
11 Flag of Ireland MF Alan O'Brien
12 Flag of Portugal MF Filipe Morais
14 Flag of England MF Joe Keenan
15 Flag of France MF Steven Thicot
16 Flag of Scotland DF Lewis Stevenson
18 Flag of Scotland MF John Rankin
No. Position Player
19 Flag of Cameroon DF Thierry Gathuessi
20 Flag of Scotland DF Paul Hanlon
21 Flag of Scotland GK Andrew McNeil
22 Flag of Northern Ireland MF Dean Shiels
23 Flag of Scotland MF Ross Chisholm
24 Flag of France FW Steve Pinau (on loan from Genoa)
25 Flag of Scotland DF Darren McCormack
26 Flag of Côte d'Ivoire MF Sol Bamba
28 Flag of Scotland FW Ross Campbell
30 Flag of Scotland MF Jordan Cropley
32 Flag of Scotland DF Blair Tolmie
34 Flag of Scotland MF Jack Wilson
41 Flag of Hungary GK Dávid Gróf
50 Flag of Belgium GK Yves Makabu Ma-Kalambay

Out on loan

No. Position Player
Flag of Morocco FW Abdessalam Benjelloun (at Charleroi)
Flag of England FW Damon Gray (at Partick Thistle)
No. Position Player
Flag of Morocco MF Merouane Zemmama (at Al-Shaab)

Noted players

Main articles: List of Hibernian F.C. players and List of Hibernian F.C. international footballers

Arthur Duncan holds the record for most league appearances for Hibs, with 446.[14] All of the Famous Five — Gordon Smith, Eddie Turnbull, Lawrie Reilly, Bobby Johnstone and Willie Ormond — scored more than 100 league goals for Hibs, with Joe Baker the only other player to achieve that milestone.[16][86]

Hibernian players have been capped at full international level for 18 different national teams, with 59 Hibernian players appearing for Scotland. James Lundie and James McGhee were the first Hibs players to play for Scotland, in a 1886 British Home Championship match against Wales.[87] Lawrie Reilly holds the record for most international caps earned while a Hibs player, making 38 appearances for Scotland between 1949 and 1957.[87] Joe Baker became the first player to play for England without playing for an English club.[87]

Noted managers

Main article: List of Hibernian F.C. managers

Hibs did not appoint a manager before 1903 because they did not incorporate until then and The club were run by a committee.[88] Hugh Shaw, Eddie Turnbull, Alex Miller and John Collins are therefore the only Hibs managers to have won major trophies, as one of the four league championships and both Scottish Cup wins were achieved while The club were run by committee. Willie McCartney took charge of part of the 1947–48 season, but he died in office on 31 January 1948.[89] Bobby Templeton, Bertie Auld and Alex McLeish all won second tier championships.

Achievements

Major honours

Minor honours

Records

Attendance

Single game

Caps and appearances

Goals

Transfers

References

Notes

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  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Spiers, Graham. Edinburgh derby is the jewel of game in Scotland, The Times, 3 November 2007.
  7. ↑ The address of the Hibernian official website site is www.hibs.co.uk
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  14. ↑ 14.00 14.01 14.02 14.03 14.04 14.05 14.06 14.07 14.08 14.09 14.10 Club Honours, Hibernian F.C. official site.
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  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Bobby Johnstone, The Independent, 24 August 2001.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Our Legends - The Famous Five, Hibernian F.C. official site.
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  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 Wilson, Richard. European Union, The Times, 17 July 2005.
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  21. ↑ Glanville, Brian. The great Chelsea surrender, The Times, 27 April 2005.
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  30. ↑ Rangers unveil McLeish, BBC Sport, 11 December 2001.
  31. ↑ Hibs choose Sauzee, BBC Sport, 14 December 2001.
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Hibs sack Sauzee, BBC Sport, 21 February 2002.
  33. ↑ The Joy of Six: terrible managerial stints, The Guardian, 6 November 2007.
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  35. ↑ Hibernian 1–1 Rangers (4–3 pens), BBC Sport, 5 February 2004.
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 Mowbray is new Hibs boss, BBC Sport, 24 May 2004.
  37. ↑ Hartson wins writers' top prize, BBC Sport, 2 May 2005.
  38. ↑ Mowbray delighted for Hibs fans, BBC Sport, 29 October 2005.
  39. ↑ Lokomotiv complete O'Connor deal, BBC Sport, 7 March 2006.
  40. ↑ Mowbray leaves Hibs for West Brom, BBC Sport, 13 October 2006.
  41. ↑ John Collins confirmed as Hibs manager, BBC Sport, 31 October 2006.
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 Collins resigns as Hibs manager, BBC Sport, 20 December 2007.
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 Spiers, Graham. Mixu Paatelainen ticks all right boxes but can he rescue Hibernian?, The Times, 11 January 2008.
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 44.2 44.3 44.4 44.5 44.6 44.7 Hibernian, Historical Kits.
  45. ↑ Morrison, Elaine. Away Kit Yellow Fever, Hibernian official site.
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  47. ↑ New Hibernian 07/08 Shirts, Football Shirts, 18 June 2007.
  48. ↑ Bailey, James. Football Shirt Culture, Football Shirt Culture, 2 January 2008.
  49. ↑ Turner, Georgina and Dart, James. Nicking the shirts off their backs, The Guardian, 23 November 2005.
  50. ↑ Kit Design, Arsenal, 21 March 2007.
  51. ↑ Hibernian reach the first European Cup semi-finals 1956, BBC.
  52. ↑ Crowther, Stuart. Hibs kit tribute to class of '64, Hibernian official site.
  53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 53.2 Hannan, Martin. Whose grass-roots are the greener?, Scotland on Sunday, 20 May 2001.
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  56. ↑ Lugton (1999), pp229-230.
  57. ↑ Lugton (1999), pp232.
  58. ↑ Lugton (1999), pp275.
  59. ↑ 59.0 59.1 Hibernian Football Club (Hibs), Easter Road Stadium, www.easterroad.com
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  61. ↑ Hearts heading for a home record, BBC Sport, 27 July 2007.
  62. ↑ 62.0 62.1 Mon 02 Jan 1950, London Hearts.
  63. ↑ Crowd picture, London Hearts.
  64. ↑ Hibs bid farewell to slope, BBC Sport, 29 April 2000.
  65. ↑ Supporters views are vital, Hibernian official site.
  66. ↑ East Stand Consultation, Hibernian official site.
  67. ↑ Hibs accounts delay stand plans, BBC Sport, 14 September 2008.
  68. ↑ 68.0 68.1 East Stand Project Update, Hibernian F.C. official site.
  69. ↑ Spectator sports Edinburgh - Inspiring Capital
  70. ↑ Hibernian, London Hearts.
  71. ↑ Six-goal Hibs break Hearts, BBC Sport, 22 October 2000.
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  73. ↑ Statistics, Scottish Premier League.
  74. ↑ Crowther, Stuart. It's a Sell-Out, Hibernian official site.
  75. ↑ Smith, Mark. Hibs thugs boast of violence on internet, Edinburgh Evening News, 10 January 2003.
  76. ↑ Would the real Irvine Welsh shoot up?, The Observer, 4 February 1996.
  77. ↑ BBC
  78. ↑ Rebus, Daily Mirror, 26 October 2007
  79. ↑ rebus the hibee, YouTube
  80. ↑ BORN TO BE REBUS, Daily Record, 8 December 2005.
  81. ↑ Hibernian FC: Glory Glory to the Hibees, www.amazon.co.uk
  82. ↑ Email 27th March 2007, Fish official site
  83. ↑ The Proclaimers : The Story, The Proclaimers official website
  84. ↑ Hibs Fans sing Sunshine on Leith, YouTube
  85. ↑ Lyrics Freak
  86. ↑ Player appearances for Hibernian F.C. from 1960 to the present day, Hibernian official site.
  87. ↑ 87.0 87.1 87.2 Memorabilia mixes with poignant tales in new Easter Road exhibit, The Scotsman, 31 May 2008.
  88. ↑ Mackay (1986), pp98.
  89. ↑ Mackay (1986), pp156.
  90. ↑ The Scottish Football League First Division is a second tier championship.
  91. ↑ The Southern League Cup formed the basis of the Scottish League Cup, which started in 1947. Not every team entered the Southern League Cup, which was held during the Second World War, so it is not considered to be a full honour.
  92. ↑ The Summer Cup was contested in place of the Scottish Cup, which was not contested between 1939 and 1946.
  93. ↑ Ross, David (2005). The Roar of the Crowd: Following Scottish football down the years. Argyll publishing. pp. 94. ISBN 9-8781902-831831. 
  94. ↑ Brown completes switch to Celtic, BBC Sport, 16 May 2007.
  95. ↑ Hibs set to buy De la Cruz, BBC Sport, 14 June 2001.

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