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

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Hibernian 0–2 Hamilton". BBC Sport. 25 May 2014. Archived from the original on 26 May 2014 . Retrieved 25 May 2014. One of those was five goals against England and Strachan added: "Even though I met him so many times, he never mentioned that. In the semi-final Hibs played AS Roma with club legend Joe Baker taking his tally to six goals in four games. But after drawing home and away (2-2, 3-3), Hibs mysteriously collapsed 6–0 in the final play-off, Roma inspired by the brilliant Argentinian striker Pedro Manfredini. First unleashed as a unit in October 1949, the five scored 28 of Hibs’ 31 goals during a 12-game unbeaten run that took them to the turn of the year. a b c d e Hardie, David (19 August 2010). "Stand and watch march of progress at Hibs". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011 . Retrieved 19 August 2010.

Wed 9 May 1945, Hibernian 2 Hearts 2 (7-6 on corners), Rosebery Cup Final". London Hearts SC . Retrieved 11 May 2021. The second leg against Reims at Easter Road was attended by 45,000 spectators. Sadly Hibs were defeated by a Reims side inspired by the great French footballer Raymond Kopa. Possibly Hibs' first ever superstar? A very much loved player who sadly didn't enjoy the best of health. An elegant and highly-skilled forward player who entranced an earlier generation of Hibernian FC supporters. The "Gay Gordon" soon established himself as an idol for a whole generation of post-war football fans. Alongside Bobby Johnstone, Lawrie Reilly, Eddie Turnbull, and Willie Ormond, Smith became part of the " Famous Five", the most celebrated forward line in Hibs' history. During the late 1940s and 1950s Smith and the Famous Five ensured Hibs were one of the most successful sides in Scotland, both sporting-wise and at the turnstiles. The League title was captured three times ( 1948, 1951, 1952), while 1953 saw Rangers pip Hibs only through the goal average system. Smith was less successful in cup competition however, reaching only one Scottish Cup Final with Hibs, which they lost 2–1 to Aberdeen in 1947.

Scotland Women 8–0 Cyprus Women". BBC Sport. BBC. 30 August 2019. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019 . Retrieved 30 August 2019. Forget about Goram the man and concentrate on the player only and Andy is a shoe-in for addition here. In an era when Hibs boasted great goalkeeping from Rough and Leighton, Goram shone as the best-ever goalie for me - not only for Hibs but for Scotland too. A few seasons on and in 1955 Gordon earned another six international caps as his career blossomed still further and he paid his way with three goals in those games whilst having the honour of captaining Scotland twice, including a tough tie in Budapest against a Hungarian side which many thought of as the best in the world at that time. Drysdale, Neil (21 October 2009). "Hibs must seize the initiative against weak Old Firm". STV Sport. Archived from the original on 29 October 2009 . Retrieved 23 February 2010.

Scott Murray and Rowan Walker (2008). Day of the Match: A History of Football in 365 Days. Boxtree. ISBN 978-0-7522-2678-1 . Retrieved 17 August 2010. In August 1887, Scottish Cup holders Hibernian took on FA Cup winners Preston North End in a friendly at Hibs' Easter Road ground. Posters appeared all over Edinburgh billing the encounter as 'The Association Football Championship of the World'. Hibernian won the match 2–1 and therefore had the right (whichever way you look at it, as nobody else had bothered to stage such an event) to call themselves the first world champions, beating Uruguay to it by 43 years. 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]He was fondly remembered for his successful six years at St Johnstone, where he guided the Saints to European football for the first time in their history in 1971. a b c d Spiers, Graham (3 November 2007). "Edinburgh derby is the jewel of game in Scotland". The Times. News International. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011 . Retrieved 4 May 2017. In the quarter-finals Hibs met Djurgaarden, winning 3–1 at home and losing to a single goal 'away'. The Scandinavian team's pitch was frozen so they played their home match at Firhill in Glasgow. The night of Hibs' win Celtic were playing across the city and the Parkhead programme notes stated: "Already interest in these floodlit evening games is on the wane."

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Leighton must be up there for showing the greatest character of any Hibee, as he completely rebuilt his reputation and career after being written off. Scotland line up friendly with Canada at Easter Road". BBC Sport. 23 January 2017. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017 . Retrieved 26 March 2017. a b "Hibernian Football Club". spfl.co.uk. Scottish Professional Football League. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014 . Retrieved 5 January 2014. International goals [ edit ] As of 4 March 2019 [8] [9] [10] [11] International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition Thanks to Dunfermline Athletic FC, Hibernian Historical Trust and Dundee FC for help with this article.

Of his seventeen international caps, probably the most memorable was scoring on his debut, a 3–2 win against England at Wembley in which Lawrie Reilly also scored. From Scotland's 22-man 1954 World Cup squad, Scotland decided to take only 13 of the 22 to the finals. Johnstone was in the 13 but withdrew through injury. Staying at home on reserve were the likes of Bobby Combe and Jimmy Binning. George Hamilton was also on reserve but travelled after Johnstone's withdrawal. 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. a b c d e f g Gordon, Phil (24 August 2001). "Bobby Johnstone". The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 December 2008 . Retrieved 22 February 2010.Thomas Martin Devine and Richard J. Finlay (1996). Scotland in the 20th Century. Edinburgh University Press. ISBN 978-0-7486-0751-8 . Retrieved 16 August 2010. Sectarian loyalties became articulated in club support for, respectively, Glasgow's Celtic and Rangers, Edinburgh's Hibs and Hearts and, early on, for Dundee's Hibs (from 1923 United) and Dundee F.C. Cup semi for Easter Road". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 10 December 2003 . Retrieved 30 October 2011.