The Golden Years: Hibernian in the Days of the Famous Five

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a b "The football team, formed in the shadow of famine, that fought xenophobia and raised money for impoverished immigrants". BBC. 21 November 2018. Archived from the original on 22 November 2018 . Retrieved 22 November 2018. Wed 15 Aug 1945, Hibernian 4 Hearts 1, Wilson Cup Final". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 11 May 2021. a b c Donald Campbell (2003). Edinburgh: a Cultural and Literary History. Signal Books. p. 132. ISBN 978-1-902669-73-1 . Retrieved 16 August 2010. Sectarian bigotry may not be completely absent from this relationship, but it has always been less important than identification with territory. Hibs supporters tend to belong to the north and east of Edinburgh, while Hearts supporters (who outnumber their city rivals by a ratio of approximately two to one) are more usually found in the south and west. Despite reaching that semi final, Gordon was disappointed and was convinced that “if the tournament had started four years earlier Hibs would have won it.” Further disappointment would follow when Scotland qualified for the Finals of the 1958 World Cup and Hibs reached the Final of the Scottish Cup. Smith was in plaster and missed them both with Scotland failing to qualify from their group and Hibs losing 1-0 to Clyde at Hampden. a b "Hibernian: Emotional boss Neil Lennon 'glad to deliver' Championship title". BBC Sport. 6 May 2017. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017 . Retrieved 7 May 2017.

Hibernian F.C." Scottish Football Ground Guide. Duncan Adams. Archived from the original on 10 April 2016 . Retrieved 22 February 2010. What more can one say about this man? A wonderful athlete and a player who had that gift of being unhurried and extremely composed on the ball. The perfect footballer. Way before my time, so going only on what I've read, but Tommy Younger must be worth a shout? Seemingly an excellent keeper.Hibernian reach the first European Cup semi-finals 1956". A Sporting Nation. BBC. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009 . Retrieved 24 February 2010. Mowbray leaves Hibs for West Brom". BBC Sport. 13 October 2006. Archived from the original on 15 February 2008 . Retrieved 23 February 2010. The club was founded in 1875 by Irishmen living in the Cowgate area of Edinburgh. [14] The name Hibernian (deriving from Hibernia, an ancient name for Ireland [5]), the colour green, the Gaelic harp and the Irish language phrase Erin Go Bragh (meaning Ireland Forever) were adopted as symbols early on. [15] Founder Fr. Edward Joseph Hannan was the first president of the club and Michael Whelahan its first team captain. [16] James Connolly, the famous socialist and Irish Republican leader, was a Hibs fan, [17] [18] while the club were "closely identified" with the Irish Home Rule Movement during the 1880s. [11] There was some sectarian resistance initially to an Irish club participating in Scottish football, [14] but Hibs established themselves as a force in Scottish football in the 1880s. [5] [11] [17] Hibs were the first club from the east coast of Scotland to win a major trophy, the 1887 Scottish Cup. They went on to defeat Preston North End, who had reached the semi-finals of the 1887 FA Cup, in a friendly match described as the Association Football Championship of the World Decider. [19] [20] [21]

The Famous Five is the collective term for Hibernian's forward line of Gordon Smith, Bobby Johnstone, Lawrie Reilly, Eddie Turnbull and Willie Ormond. The north stand at Easter Road was named in their honour when it was rebuilt in 1995. [1] All five players have been inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. [2] Mon 18 Oct 1954". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Archived from the original on 1 December 2008 . Retrieved 22 February 2010. In those days there were also Inter League games and Lawrie turned out at Parkhead against the League of Ireland where all but Turnbull of the Famous Five wore the blue of Scotland. Lawrie got four that day in a quite outstanding performance. But in 1956, Aberdeen were, in fact, Scottish champions, but like English counterparts Chelsea, they ignored the offer. So Hibs were in by default. In the first round they met West German champions RotWeiss Essen. Hibs won 4-0 in Essen and the return tie in Scotland ended in a 1-1 draw.There are two main locations for hospitality experiences at Easter Road: The Eighteen 75 Gallery and Restaurant and The Edinburgh Suite. Whichever one you opt for you’ll get a first-class experience whatever your requirements. They are aimed at different people, so have a think about what you want to get out of your hospitality experience and work forwards from there. The Gallery includes a 3 course meal, inclusive drinks, executive seating, a host as well as player visits after the game. The Edinburgh Suite is a bit more casual with hot buffet, pay bar, betting facilities as well the post match player appearance. Private Hire Donald Campbell (2003). Edinburgh: a Cultural and Literary History. Signal Books. p. 132. ISBN 978-1-902669-73-1 . Retrieved 16 August 2010. Since both Hearts and Hibs originated in the Old Town, rivalry between the clubs was always inescapable. But in the main it is a fairly good-natured rivalry and, in fact, has not been without its productive aspects. After his second spell with Hibs he went south again to join Oldham Athletic and is widely regarded as one of their greatest ever players. The Saints drawn together in exciting semi-final match-up, Scottish Football Association, 26 April 2021

Hibernian: Terry Butcher takes over after Inverness CT agree deal". BBC Sport. 12 November 2013. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013 . Retrieved 14 November 2013. Population of Scotland, Statistics of Scottish City population". Scotland.org. Archived from the original on 3 March 2009 . Retrieved 24 February 2010. Hardie, David (5 June 2006). "Essien's delight at Easter Road". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011 . Retrieved 24 February 2010.Under Bob Shankly, Dundee reached the semi-final of the European Cup, defeating Cologne, Sporting Lisbon and Anderlecht before falling to the eventual winners AC Milan in 1963, and Dunfermline Athletic were to reach the semi-final of the European Cup-Winners' Cup in 1969 three years before Rangers won it. Willie joined the Hibees in 1946 signing from Stenhousemuir. The outside-left forward went on to have a decorated Hibernian career, spanning 15 years.