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| clubname = Hibernian F.C.
| current = Hibernian F.C. season 2008-09
| image = [[Image:HibernianFC crest.png|150px|Team badge]]
| fullname = Hibernian Football Club
| nickname = Hibs<ref name="nicknameone">[http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/scotnick.html Scotland - Club Nicknames], [[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref><br>Hibees<ref name="nicknameone"/><br>The Cabbage<ref name="nicknametwo">[http://www.midfielddynamo.com/clubs/clubs_nicknames.htm Top 10 Club Nicknames (British)], Midfield Dynamo.<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref>
| founded = 1875
| ground = [[Easter Road]],<br> [[Leith]], [[Edinburgh]]
| capacity = 17,500<ref name="easterroad">[http://www.scottishgrounds.co.uk/hibernian.htm Hibernian], Scottish Football Ground Guide.<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref>
| chairman = {{flagicon|SCO}} [[Rod Petrie]]
| manager = {{flagicon|FIN}} [[Mixu Paatelainen]]
| league = [[Scottish Premier League]]
| season = [[Scottish Premier League 2007-08|2007–08]]
| position = Scottish Premier League, 6th
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'''Hibernian Football Club''' is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] professional [[Football (soccer)|football]] [[Football team|club]] based in [[Leith]], in the north of [[Edinburgh]]. Along with [[Edinburgh derby|their rivals]] [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]], they represent the city in the [[Scottish Premier League]]. The club was founded in 1875 by [[Irish migration to Britain|Irish Catholics]],<ref name ="Origins">Crowther, Stuart. [http://www.hibs.co.uk/news/more.php?id=A944_0_1_0_M "The Origins of Hibernian - 3"], Hibernian F.C. official site.<!--accessed June 12, 2008--></ref> but it is not seen today as having an Irish identity. Hibernian's Irish heritage is reflected in the club's name, colours and badge.<ref name ="Origins"/>
The club's name is usually shortened to '''Hibs'''.<ref>The address of the Hibernian F.C. official site is is www.hibs.co.uk</ref><ref name="nicknameone"/> The team are also called "'''Hibees'''"<ref name="nicknameone"/> (pronounced "high-bees") and the "'''The Cabbage'''",<ref name="nicknametwo"/> 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|Easter Road stadium]], which is all-seated and has a capacity of 17,500.<ref name="easterroad"/> The club has played at Easter Road since 1893,<ref name="easterroad"/> having previously played at [[Hibernian Park]]. Hibernian has won the [[List of Scottish football champions|Scottish league championship]] four times, most recently in [[1951-52 in Scottish football|1952]]. The club has won the [[Scottish Cup]] twice, but not since 1902.<ref name = "Cup of woe">Black, Jim. [http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2251647,00.html Hibs' Cup of woe adds to strife of Reilly], ''[[The Observer]]'', [[February 3]] [[2008]]. <!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> The last appearance in [[Scottish_Cup_2000-01#Final|the Scottish Cup final was in 2001]], where the team lost 3–0 to [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref name ="2001 Cup Final">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1343842.stm Celtic lift cup to complete Treble], [[BBC Sport]], [[May 26]] [[2001]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> The last major trophy won by the club was the [[Scottish League Cup 2006-07|2007 League Cup]], when [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] were beaten 5–1 in [[2007 Scottish League Cup Final|the final]].<ref name="2007 League Cup">Lindsay, Clive. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/6456647.stm Kilmarnock 1–5 Hibernian], [[BBC Sport]], [[March 18]] [[2007]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref>
==History==
{{main article|History of Hibernian F.C.}}
{{details|Hibernian F.C. seasons}}
===Foundation and Early History===
[[Image:Cowgate, Edinburgh.JPG|right|thumb|The [[Cowgate]], where Hibs were formed in 1875]]
The club was founded in 1875 by [[Irish people|Irish]]-born [[association football|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.<ref name ="Origins"/> [[James Connolly]], the famous [[Irish republicanism|Irish Republican]] leader, was a Hibs fan during this period.<ref>Vallely, Joanna. [http://sport.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/God-squad-signs-up-to.2798179.jp God squad signs up to play host to Hibs past], ''[[Edinburgh Evening News]]'', [[August 4]] [[2006]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> There was some [[sectarian]] resistance initially to an Irish club participating in [[Scottish football]],<ref name ="Origins"/> 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 F.C.|Preston North End]] in a match described as the ''[[Association Football]] Championship of the World Decider''.<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football-news/2008/01/23/on-the-record-86908-20294852/ On The Record], ''[[Daily Record]]'', [[January 23]] [[2008]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref>
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]]. On [[February 4]] [[1893]], the club played its first match at Easter Road.<ref name ="New Beginnings">Campbell, John. [http://www.hibs.co.uk/news/more.php?id=1447_0_1_0_C Origins of Hibernian - New Beginnings], Hibernian F.C. official site<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref> 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]].<ref name = "Honours"/>
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.<ref>Kelly, John. [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/35861602-53459094/content~content=a778574287~db=ai~order=page Hibernian Football Club: The Forgotten Irish?], ''Informaworld'', May 2007.<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref> For instance, the [[Clàrsach|Irish harp]] was only re-introduced to [[Graphic design|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 [[Edinburgh Castle|castle]]) and [[Leith]] (the [[ship]]). Geography rather than religion is now seen as the primary reason for supporting Hibs,<ref name = "Jewel"/> who draw most of their support from the north and east of [[Edinburgh]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/scottish/3148651.stm New capital groundshare plan], [[BBC Sport]], [[August 13]] [[2003]].<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref><ref name = "Jewel">[[Graham Spiers|Spiers, Graham]]. [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article2797038.ece Edinburgh derby is the jewel of game in Scotland], ''[[The Times]]'', [[November 3]] [[2007]].<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref>
Hibs had some success after being reformed, winning the [[Scottish Cup]] in [[1901-02 in Scottish football|1902]] and their first [[List of Scottish football champions|league championship]] a [[1902-03 in Scottish football|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 (sport)|drought]]<ref name = "Cup of woe"/> began as they reached three cup finals (two in consecutive years), but lost them all.
===The Famous Five===
[[Image:Famous Five mural.JPG|right|thumb|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 [[Formation_%28football%29#Classic_formations|forward line]] of [[Gordon Smith (Hibernian)|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]].<ref name = "Bobby Johnstone">[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/bobby-johnstone-729354.html Bobby Johnstone], ''[[The Independent]]'', [[August 24]] [[2001]].<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref> 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.<ref name = "Bobby Johnstone"/> The north stand at [[Easter Road]] is named in honour of the Famous Five.<ref name = "Our Legends - The Famous Five"/>
Of the five, only Ormond cost Hibs a transfer fee, £1200 from [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]].<ref>[http://www.fatsandbald.freeuk.com/HallOfFame/FamousFive/WOrmond.htm Willie Ormond], ''Fats and Bald''.<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> Reilly, Johnstone, Smith and Turnbull were signed from youth or junior leagues.<ref name = "Our Legends - The Famous Five">[http://www.hibs.co.uk/FamousFive.php Our Legends - The Famous Five], Hibernian F.C. official site.<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref> The first time Hibs used all five in the same team was on [[April 21]] [[1949]] in a [[friendly match]] against [[Nithsdale Wanderers F.C.|Nithsdale Wanderers]].<ref name = "Our Legends - The Famous Five"/> The forward line remained in place until 1955, when Johnstone was sold to [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]]. The great forward line, together with players like [[Bobby Combe]] and [[Tommy Younger]], largely contributed to [[List of Scottish football champions|league championships]] in [[1947-48 in Scottish football|1948]], [[1950-51 in Scottish football|1951]] and [[1951-52 in Scottish football|1952]]. The team were perhaps unfortunate not to win more trophies, as they finished second to [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] in [[1952-53 in Scottish football|1953]] on [[goal average]] and second to Rangers by a point in [[1949-50 in Scottish football|1950]].
===First British club in Europe===
{{details|Hibernian F.C. in Europe}}
Despite only finishing 5th in the Scottish League during the [[1954-55 in Scottish football|1954-55 season]], Hibs were invited to participate in the [[European Cup 1955-56|first season of the European Cup]]. At that time the [[European Champion Clubs' Cup|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.<ref name = "European Union">Wilson, Richard. [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article545013.ece European Union], ''[[The Times]]'', [[July 17]] [[2005]].<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref> Floodlights were used at [[Easter Road]] for the first time in an [[Edinburgh derby]] [[friendly match]] against [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] on [[October 18]] [[1954]].<ref>[http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/games/19541018.html Mon 18 Oct 1954], ''London Hearts''.<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref>
Hibs became the first ''[[Great Britain|British]]'' club in [[UEFA|Europe]] because the [[Football League]] secretary [[Alan Hardaker]] persuaded the [[English football champions|English champions]] [[Chelsea FC|Chelsea]] not to enter into the first season of the European Cup.<ref>[[Brian Glanville|Glanville, Brian]]. [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/european_football/article385542.ece The great Chelsea surrender], ''[[The Times]]'', [[April 27]] [[2005]].<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref> In the [[European Cup 1956-57|1956-57 season]], [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] became the first [[England|English]] club to appear in the European Cup.<ref>[http://www.europeancuphistory.com/euro57.html Season 1956-57], ''European Cup History''.<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref>
Hibs played their first tie against [[Rot-Weiss Essen]], winning 4–0 in the [[Georg-Melches-Stadion]]<ref name = "European Union"/> and drawing 1–1 at Easter Road. They defeated [[Djurgårdens IF Fotboll|Djurgårdens IF]] to reach the semi-final,<ref name = "European Union"/> but in that tie they were defeated 3–0 on aggregate by [[Stade Reims]],<ref name = "European Union"/> who had the famous [[France national football team|France international]] player [[Raymond Kopa]] in their side.<ref name = "European Union"/> Reims lost 4–3 to [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] in [[1956 European Cup Final|the final]].<ref name = "European Union"/>
===Turnbull's Tornadoes===
[[Hibernian F.C. in Europe|Hibs frequently participated in European competition]] during the 1960s, famously winning ties against [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]<ref>Leslie, Colin. [http://sport.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/Kinloch-still-treasures-shot-at.4182599.jp Kinloch still treasures shot at glory], ''[[The Scotsman]]'', [[June 13]] [[2008]].<!--access date = June 15, 2008.--></ref> and [[S.S.C. Napoli|Napoli]].<ref>[http://sport.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/Classic-Match-Hibs-5-.3907874.jp Classic Match: Hibs 5 - 0 Napoli, November 29, 1967], ''[[Edinburgh Evening News]]'', [[24 March]] [[2008]].<!--access date = June 15, 2008.--></ref> However, the club achieved little domestically, until former player [[Eddie Turnbull]] was persuaded to return to [[Easter Road]] as [[head coach|manager]] in 1971. The team popularly called ''Turnbull's Tornadoes'' finished second in the league [[1973-74 in Scottish football|in 1974]] and [[1974-75 in Scottish football|1975]], and won the [[Scottish League Cup|League Cup]] in [[1972-73 in Scottish football|1972]]. The club also won the [[Drybrough Cup]] in 1972 and 1973, and recorded a 7–0 win over [[Edinburgh derby]] rivals [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|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 (Scotland)|New Firm]] of [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] and [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] as being the main challengers to the [[Old Firm]]. Turnbull resigned as manager and Hibs were [[promotion and relegation|relegated]] in [[1979-80 in Scottish football|1980]]. They were immediately [[promotion and relegation|promoted]] back to the [[Scottish Premier League|top division]] in [[1980-81 in Scottish football|the following season]], but the club struggled during the 1980s, failing to qualify for [[UEFA|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.<ref name = "merger memories">Murray, Scott. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2001/may/03/sport.comment Merger memories], ''[[The Guardian]]'', [[May 3]] [[2001]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> [[Wallace Mercer]], the [[chairman]] of [[Edinburgh derby]] rivals [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]], proposed a [[merger]] of the two clubs.<ref name = "merger memories"> Mercer believed that a merger of the two principal Edinburgh clubs would produce a club who could compete on a more even footing with the [[Old Firm]] of [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]].<ref>[http://www.hibs.co.uk/Club_History.php Club History], Hibs official site</ref> Hibs fans believed that the proposed merger was more like a [[hostile takeover]]. In response to the threat from Mercer, Hibs fans formed ''Hands off Hibs'', which campaigned for the continued existence of the club and acted to frustrate Mercer in his attempt to acquire a [[majority]] [[shareholding]] in Hibernian.<ref>[http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_football.cfm?curpageid=417 Hands off Hibs], [[Scottish Football Association]] official site.<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref>
The campaign succeeded when a prominent local businessman, [[Kwik-Fit]] owner [[Sir]] [[Tom Farmer]], was persuaded to acquire a controlling interest in Hibs.<ref name ="Farmer content with Hibs backseat"/> The fans were able to persuade him to take control despite the fact he has no great interest in football.<ref name ="Farmer content with Hibs backseat"/> He has subsequently taken a "hands-off" approach to his ownership.<ref name ="Farmer content with Hibs backseat">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/6089742.stm Farmer content with Hibs backseat], [[BBC Sport]], [[26 October]] [[2006]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> 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.<ref name ="New Beginnings"/> After the attempted takeover by Mercer, Hibs had a few good years in the early 1990s, winning the [[Scottish League Cup|Skol Cup]] in [[1991-92 in Scottish football|1991]] and finishing in the top five in the league between [[1992-93 in Scottish football|1993]] and [[1994-95 in Scottish football|1995]].
===Recent history===
====McLeish====
Soon after [[Alex McLeish]] was appointed as [[head coach|manager]], Hibs were [[Promotion and relegation|relegated]] to the [[Scottish Football League First Division|First Division]] at the end of the [[1997-98 in Scottish football|1997–98 season]].<ref>Buckland, Simon. [http://www.sportinglife.com/football/scottishpremier/hibernian/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/98/05/02/SOCCER_Hibernian_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=hibernian Hibernian 1 Dundee United 2], ''[[Sporting Life]]''.<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> The club immediately won [[Promotion and relegation|promotion]] back to the [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] [[Scottish First Division 1998-99|as they finished 23 points ahead of second placed]] [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]. Hibs consolidated their position in the SPL in [[Scottish Premier League 1999-2000|the following season by finishing sixth]].
Hibs then enjoyed a very good season in [[2000-01 in Scottish football|2000–01]], as they recorded six consecutive victories in August and challenged the [[Old Firm]] until Christmas, eventually [[Scottish Premier League 2000-01|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 FC|Celtic]] at [[Hampden Park]].<ref name ="2001 Cup Final"/> Unfortunately, this meant that McLeish attracted interest from other clubs and he departed for [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] in December 2001.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/1701609.stm Rangers unveil McLeish], [[BBC Sport]], [[December 11]] [[2001]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref>
====Sauzée and Williamson====
Fans’ favourite [[Franck Sauzée]] was appointed as [[Alex McLeish|Alex McLeish's]] replacement,<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/1711001.stm Hibs choose Sauzee], [[BBC Sport]], [[December 14]] [[2001]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> despite the fact he had no managerial experience.<ref name = "Hibs sack Sauzee"/> A disastrous run of form followed<ref>[http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2007/11/06/the_joy_of_six_terrible_manage.html The Joy of Six: terrible managerial stints] ''[[The Guardian]]'', [[November 6]] [[2007]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> and the club was being sucked into a [[relegation]] battle by the time he was sacked as manager in February 2002, after only 69 days as [[head coach|manager]].<ref name = "Hibs sack Sauzee">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/1833764.stm Hibs sack Sauzee], [[BBC Sport]], [[February 21]] [[2002]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> Sauzée was replaced by [[Bobby Williamson]], who proved to be unpopular with the Hibs support.<ref>Moffat, Colin. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/3644519.stm Few Hibees will mourn Williamson], [[BBC Sport]], [[20 April]] [[2004]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> Despite this, a string of exciting young players including [[Garry O’Connor]], [[Derek Riordan]], [[Kevin Thomson]] and [[Scott Brown (Scottish footballer)|Scott Brown]] emerged. These players featured heavily as Hibs eliminated both halves of the [[Old Firm]] to reach the [[Scottish League Cup 2003-04|2004 Scottish League Cup final]],<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/3460147.stm Hibernian 1–1 Rangers (4–3 pens)], [[BBC Sport]], [[February 5]] [[2004]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> only to lose 2–0 to [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]. Williamson departed near the end of [[2003-04 in Scottish football|that season]] to manage [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]].<ref name = "Mowbray is new Hibs boss"/>
====Mowbray====
[[Image:Hibs 5-0 Dinaburg.JPG|right|thumb|Hibs played [[Dinaburg FC|Dinaburg]] in the [[2006 Intertoto Cup|Intertoto Cup]] while [[Tony Mowbray]] was [[head coach|manager]].]]
[[Tony Mowbray]] was appointed Hibs [[head coach|manager]] on [[24 May]] [[2004]].<ref name = "Mowbray is new Hibs boss">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/3741809.stm Mowbray is new Hibs boss], [[BBC Sport]], [[24 May]] [[2004]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> Mowbray promised fast-flowing, passing football,<ref name = "Mowbray is new Hibs boss"/> with which he realised the potential of the young players who had come into the team under [[Bobby Williamson]]. Hibs [[Scottish Premier League 2004-05|finished third]] in [[2004-05 in Scottish football|his first season as manager]] and he won the [[SFWA Manager of the Year|manager of the year]] award from the [[Scottish Football Writers' Association]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/4505709.stm Hartson wins writers' top prize], [[BBC Sport]], [[May 2]] [[2005]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> Hibs got off to an excellent start in the [[2005-06 in Scottish football|following season]], which prompted speculation that they could challenge for the championship.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/4388404.stm Mowbray delighted for Hibs fans], [[BBC Sport]], [[October 29]] [[2005]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> Injuries and the sale of [[Garry O'Connor]] to [[FC Lokomotiv Moscow|Lokomotiv Moscow]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/4752964.stm Lokomotiv complete O'Connor deal], [[BBC Sport]], [[March 7]] [[2006]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> exposed a lack of depth in the squad, which meant that the club [[Scottish Premier League 2005-06|finished a distant fourth]] in the [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] and [[Scottish Cup 2005-06|were beaten 4–0]] by [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] in the [[Scottish Cup]]. Mowbray left Hibs in October 2006 to manage [[West Bromwich Albion]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/6043410.stm Mowbray leaves Hibs for West Brom], [[BBC Sport]], [[October 13]] [[2006]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref>
====Collins and Paatelainen====
[[Image:HibsCupwinnersEasterRoad2007.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Scottish League Cup|CIS Cup]] is paraded in [[Edinburgh]] on [[March 18]] [[2007]].]]
Hibs announced on [[31 October]] [[2006]] that [[John Collins (footballer)|John Collins]] would replace [[Tony Mowbray]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/6097278.stm John Collins confirmed as Hibs manager], [[BBC Sport]], [[31 October]] [[2006]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> The team [[2007 Scottish League Cup Final|won the CIS Cup]] under Collins' management,<ref name="2007 League Cup"/> but he [[Resignation|resigned]] on [[20 December]] [[2007]].<ref name ="Collins resigns">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/7153893.stm Collins resigns as Hibs manager], [[BBC Sport]], [[20 December]] [[2007]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> His tenure saw the club sell star players including [[Kevin Thomson]], [[Scott Brown (Scottish footballer)|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.<ref name ="Collins resigns"/>
Former Hibs player and [[Finland national football team|Finnish international]] [[Mixu Paatelainen]] was appointed as [[head coach|manager]] on [[10 January]] [[2008]].<ref name = "Paatelainen appointed"/> Hibs were [[Scottish Premier League 2007-08|eighth in the league]] when he was appointed,<ref name = "Paatelainen appointed">[[Graham Spiers|Spiers, Graham.]] [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article3168684.ece Mixu Paatelainen ticks all right boxes but can he rescue Hibernian?], ''[[The Times]]'', [[January 11]] [[2008]].<!--accessed June 15, 2008--></ref> but improved results under his management ensured that they [[Scottish Premier League 2007-08|finished in the top six]] of the league for a fourth successive season.
==Colours and badge==
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Hibs' main colours are [[green]] and [[white]], which they have worn since the club was formed in 1875.<ref name ="historical kits">[http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Scottish_Football_League/Hibernian/hibernian.htm Hibernian], ''Historical Kits''.<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> The strip typically has a green body, white sleeves and a white collar.<ref name ="historical kits"/> The shorts are normally white, although green has been used in recent seasons.<ref name ="historical kits"/> The socks are green, usually with some white detail.<ref name ="historical kits"/> Hibs have used yellow, purple, black, white and a dark green in recent seasons for their alternate kits.<ref>Morrison, Elaine. [http://www.hibs.co.uk/news/more.php?id=2765_0_1_0_C Away Kit Yellow Fever], Hibernian F.C. official site.<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref><ref>[http://footballshirts.dk/group.asp?group=1196&sub=1181 Hibernian F.C.], Classic Football Shirts.<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref><ref>[http://www.football-shirts.co.uk/fans/new-hibernian-0708-shirts_243 New Hibernian 07/08 Shirts], Football Shirts, [[June 18]] [[2007]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> 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.<ref>Bailey, James. [http://www.footballshirtculture.com/20080102984/history/football-shirt-culture-by-james-bailey.html Football Shirt Culture], Football Shirt Culture, [[January 2]] [[2008]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref><ref name ="historical kits"/>
In the first few years of the club's history, Hibs wore green and white hooped shirts.<ref name ="historical kits"/> This was the inspiration for the style adopted by [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref>Turner, Georgina and Dart, James. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2005/nov/23/theknowledge.sport Nicking the shirts off their backs], ''[[The Guardian]]'', [[November 23]] [[2005]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> Hibs wore all-green shirts from 1879 until white sleeves were added to the shirts in 1938.<ref name ="historical kits"/> This was similar in style to [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]], who had added white sleeves to their red shirts earlier in the 1930s.<ref name ="Arsenal">[http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=The+Club&article=344300&Title=Kit+Design Kit Design], [[Arsenal F.C.]], [[March 21]] [[2007]].<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> In [[2004-05 in Scottish football|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 C.F.|Real Madrid]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/asportingnation/article/0043/page04.shtml Hibernian reach the first European Cup semi-finals 1956], [[BBC]]<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> Hibs wore green shorts in that match, the first time a British club had beaten Real Madrid,<ref name= "Hibs kit tribute">Crowther, Stuart. [http://www.hibs.co.uk/news/more.php?id=A340_0_1_0_M Hibs kit tribute to class of '64], Hibernian F.C. official site.<!--accessed June 13, 2008--></ref> to avoid a colour clash with Madrid's all-white.<ref name= "Hibs kit tribute"/> Hibs have worn green shorts in all but one season since 2004.<ref name ="historical kits"/>
==Stadium==
[[Image:Easter Road old.jpg|thumb|[[Easter Road]] in the 1950s]]
[[Image:Easter Road.jpg|thumb|[[Easter Road]] today]]
{{main article|Easter Road|Hibernian Park}}
Hibs played on [[The Meadows]] for the first two years of their history,<ref>Lugton (1999), pp226-227.</ref> before moving to grounds in [[Newington]] ([[Mayfield Park]])<ref>Lugton (1999), pp227-232.</ref> and Bonnington Road, [[Leith]] ([[Powderhall]])<ref>Lugton (1999), pp229-230.</ref> in different spells between 1877 and 1879. After the lease on Mayfield Park expired, Hibs moved to a ground known as [[Hibernian Park]],<ref>Lugton (1999), pp232.</ref> 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.<ref>Lugton (1999), pp275.</ref> The new Hibernian club obtained a lease on a site just off [[Easter Road, Edinburgh|Easter Road]] in 1892 and have played their home matches at the [[Easter Road|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,<ref name ="Easter Road">[http://www.easterroad.com/ Hibernian Football Club (Hibs), Easter Road Stadium], www.easterroad.com</ref> 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,<ref name ="Easter Road"/><ref>[http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/sport/Magical-Bara-to-cast-spell.3310893.jp Magical Barça to cast spell before Hearts' record crowd], ''[[The Scotsman]]'', [[July 28]] [[2007]]</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6920204.stm Hearts heading for a home record], [[BBC Sport]], [[July 27]] [[2007]]</ref> was set by an [[Edinburgh derby]] played on [[January 2]] [[1950]].<ref name = "record crowd">[http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/games/19500102.html Mon 02 Jan 1950], ''London Hearts''.<!--accessed June 14, 2008--></ref><ref>[http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/images/goldpages/1950010205.htm Crowd picture], ''London Hearts''.<!--accessed June 18, 2008--></ref>
The pitch was noted for its pronounced slope, but this was removed at the end of the [[1999-2000 in Scottish football|1999-2000 season]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/730435.stm Hibs bid farewell to slope], [[BBC Sport]], [[April 29]], [[2000]].</ref>
The ground is currently all-seated and has a capacity of 17,500.<ref name="easterroad"/> Besides staging Hibs matches, [[List of host grounds of Scotland home international football matches|the stadium has played host]] to four [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] international [[friendly match|friendlies]], all of them since 1998. The most recent international match played at the ground was a friendly played between [[Ghana national football team|Ghana]] and [[Korea Republic national football team|South Korea]] just before the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]].
During the 2007 [[annual general meeting]], Hibs told their supporters that they would hold a consultation process on the redevelopment of the east side of the ground,<ref>[http://www.hibs.co.uk/news/more.php?id=2717_0_1_0_C Supporters views are vital], Hibernian F.C. official site.</ref> which began during April 2008.<ref>[http://www.hibs.co.uk/news/more.php?id=2696_0_1_0_C East Stand Consultation], Hibernian F.C. official site.</ref> Hibs have announced plans which would mean increasing the capacity of the stadium to just over 20,000.
==Rivalry==
[[Image:Hearts vs. Hibs.jpg|right|thumb|[[Rob Jones (footballer born 1979)|Rob Jones]] scores the only goal in the [[Scottish_League_Cup_2006-07#Quarter-finals|CIS Cup quarter-final]] on</br>[[November 8]] [[2006]]]]
{{Main article|Edinburgh derby}}
{{See also|East of Scotland Shield|Festival Cup|Rosebery Charity Cup|Wilson Cup}}
Hibs' traditional [[derby match|local rivals]] in [[Edinburgh]] are [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]]. The [[Edinburgh derby]] is one of the oldest sporting rivalries in world football.<ref>[http://www.edinburgh-inspiringcapital.com/live/leisure/spectator_sports.aspx Spectator sports] ''Edinburgh - Inspiring Capital''</ref> [[Graham Spiers]] has described it as "one of the [[Gemstone|jewels]] of the [[Scottish football|Scottish game]]".<ref name = "Jewel"/> 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 [[East of Scotland Shield|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 [[1895-96 in Scottish football|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 [[List of Scottish football champions|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.<ref>[http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/tea/hibernian.html Hibernian], www.londonhearts.com</ref> Approximately half of all derbies have been played in local competitions and [[friendly match|friendlies]].
Hibs recorded the biggest derby win in a competitive match, however, 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 played on [[12 August]] [[1893]]. The biggest victory in a [[Scottish Premier League]] derby was when Hibs won 6–2 at [[Easter Road]] on [[October 22]] [[2000]]. Hibs' current [[head coach|manager]] [[Mixu Paatelainen]] scored a [[hat-trick]] in that game.
==Supporters and culture==
===Irvine Welsh===
The works of author [[Irvine Welsh]], particularly ''[[Trainspotting (novel)|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.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/1996/feb/04/featuresreview.review Would the real Irvine Welsh shoot up?], ''[[The Observer]]'', [[February 4]] [[1996]]</ref> Begbie wears a Hibs shirt while he plays [[five-a-side football]]. During the famous baby-on-the-ceiling/detox scene, many [[poster]]s and [[Image|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 [[hooligan firm|firm]]", is struck by [[lightning]] while under the influence of [[LSD]] in a [[Pilton, Edinburgh|Pilton]] park. His soul is transferred to the body of an unborn child from one of the more affluent areas of Edinburgh.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/arts/writingscotland/writers/irvine_welsh/works.shtml BBC]</ref> The final scene of [[The Acid House (film)|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'''".
===Rebus===
Hibernian are frequently referred to in the [[Inspector Rebus]] series of [[detective novels]] by [[Ian Rankin]]. Rebus himself is a [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]] fan in the books,<ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbiz/tv/todaystv/2007/10/26/rebus-89520-20012661/ Rebus], ''[[Daily Mirror]]'', [[October 26]] [[2007]]</ref> but his colleague in the later books, [[Detective_sergeant#Police_Usage|DS]] [[Siobhan Clarke]] is a [[season ticket]] holder at [[Easter Road]]. In the 2006 [[Rebus (TV)|television adaptation]] of the series, Rebus is a Hibs fan.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIkGQkkiM8A rebus the hibee], [[YouTube]]</ref> Ironically the part of Rebus in the 2006 adaptation is played by [[Ken Stott]], who is a [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] fan.<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16458882&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=born-to-be-rebus--name_page.html BORN TO BE REBUS], ''[[Daily Record]]'', [[December 8]] [[2005]]</ref>
===''Heartfelt''===
''[[The Scotsman|Scotsman]]'' writer and Hibby [[Aidan Smith]] wrote a book called ''Heartfelt'' that centred around his experiment of supporting [[Edinburgh derby|derby rivals]] [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] during the [[2004-05 in Scottish football|2004-05 season]].<ref>[http://news.scotsman.com/aidansmith/Openminded-odyssey-to-heart-of.2675564.jp Open-minded odyssey to heart of Edinburgh football], ''[[The Scotsman|Scotsman]]'', [[November 5]] [[2005]]</ref> Smith said that he based the concept on the television shows ''[[Faking It]]'' and ''[[Wife Swap]]'', testing the hypothesis that someone could change many things in their life, but not their team.<ref>[http://www.booksfromscotland.com/Books/Heartfelt-9781841584225/Extract Extract from Heartfelt], www.booksfromscotland.com</ref><ref name ="'Heartfelt' to be staged">[http://www.hibs.co.uk/news/more.php?id=2753_0_1_0_C 'Heartfelt' to be staged at Easter Road Stadium], [[Hibernian F.C.]] official site</ref> [[Irvine Welsh]] described the book as "quite possibly the best book I’ve read about football or Edinburgh".<ref name="Heartfelt">[http://www.s1play.com/on-stage/editorial/2251.html True colours], www.s1play.com</ref> The book has been adapted for a [[theatre]] production, which has been staged at [[Easter Road]] during the 2007 and 2008 [[Leith Festival]]s.<ref name ="'Heartfelt' to be staged"/><ref name="Heartfelt"/>
===Music===
The Hibs anthem ''Glory, Glory to the Hibees'' was written and performed by Scottish Comedian [[Hector Nicol]].<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hibernian-FC-Glory-Hibees/dp/B0000241BM Hibernian FC: Glory Glory to the Hibees], www.[[Amazon.com|amazon]].co.uk</ref> Former [[Marillion]] singer [[Fish (singer)|Fish]] is a Hibs fan,<ref>[http://www.the-company.com/email/e2007-03-27.htm Email 27th March 2007], [[Fish (singer)|Fish]] official site</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.proclaimers.co.uk/2003/the_story.htm The Proclaimers : The Story], [[The Proclaimers]] official website</ref> 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 [[2007 Scottish League Cup Final|CIS Cup Final]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkGxNxiN8rU&feature=related Hibs Fans sing Sunshine on Leith], [[YouTube]]</ref> In their song "Cap in Hand", also from the ''Sunshine on Leith'' album, The Proclaimers sing:<ref>[http://www.lyricsfreak.com/p/proclaimers/cap+in+hand_20111477.html Lyrics Freak]</ref>
{{cquote|''I can understand why [[Stranraer FC|Stranraer]] lie so lowly''
''They could save a lot of points by signing [[Andy Goram|Hibs' goalie]]''}}
==Current squad==
:''As of [[June 15]] [[2008]].''
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{{fs player|no= 4|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=[[Chris Hogg]]|other=[[vice-captain (football)|vice-captain]]}}
{{fs player|no= 5|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=[[Rob Jones (footballer born 1979)|Rob Jones]]|other=[[captain (football)|captain]]}}
{{fs player|no= 6|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=[[Brian Kerr (footballer)|Brian Kerr]]}}
{{fs player|no= 7|nat=MAR|pos=MF|name=[[Merouane Zemmama]]}}
{{fs player|no= 8|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=[[Clayton Donaldson]]}}
{{fs player|no= 9|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=[[Steven Fletcher (footballer)|Steven Fletcher]]}}
{{fs player|no=10|nat=MAR|pos=FW|name=[[Abdessalam Benjelloun]]}}
{{fs player|no=11|nat=IRL|pos=MF|name=[[Alan O'Brien]]}}
{{fs player|no=12|nat=PRT|pos=MF|name=[[Filipe Morais]]}}
{{fs player|no=16|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=[[Lewis Stevenson (footballer)|Lewis Stevenson]]}}
{{fs player|no=17|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=[[Sean Lynch]]}}
{{fs player|no=19|nat=CMR|pos=DF|name=[[Thierry Gathuessi]]}}
{{fs player|no=20|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=[[John Rankin (footballer)|John Rankin]]}}
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{{fs player|no=21|nat=SCO|pos=GK|name=[[Andrew McNeil]]}}
{{fs player|no=22|nat=NIR|pos=MF|name=[[Dean Shiels]]}}
{{fs player|no=23|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=[[Ross Chisholm]]}}
{{fs player|no=24|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=[[Colin Nish]]}}
{{fs player|no=25|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=[[Darren McCormack]]}}
{{fs player|no=26|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=[[Ian Murray]]}}
{{fs player|no=28|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=[[Ross Campbell]]}}
{{fs player|no=29|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=[[Damon Gray]]}}
{{Fs player|no=31|nat=POL|pos=GK|name=[[Zbigniew Małkowski]]}}
{{Fs player|no=33|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=[[Paul Hanlon]]}}
{{fs player|no=34|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=[[Martin Canning]]}}
{{fs player|no=41|nat=HUN|pos=GK|name=David Grof}}
{{fs player|no=50|nat=BEL|pos=GK|name=[[Yves Makabu-Makalambay|Yves Makabu Ma-Kalambay]]}}
{{fs player|no=––|nat=IRL|pos=DF|name=[[David van Zanten]]}}
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==Noted players==
{{See also|List of Hibernian F.C. players|List of Hibernian F.C. international footballers}}
''Listed according to when they first played for Hibernian (year in parentheses):''
<!--NOTE: This should be a far more select group than the list of players who appear in the lists linked above. McGhee is included because he was a significant player and captain of the 1887 teams; Rennie is listed because he was a significant player in the 1902 and 1903 teams; Kerr was a long-serving player; Dunn was a Wembley Wizard; the Famous Five is self-explanatory; Baker scored most goals in a season and played for England; Duncan has made most league appearances; Stanton is a revered player and captain of the 1972 team; Sauzee is a revered player and captain of the 2001 team; Brown set the record for a transfer between Scottish clubs and was the key player in the 2007 team.-->
*1880s: [[James McGhee]] (1883)
*1900s: [[Harry Rennie]] (1900)
*1910s: [[Peter Kerr (footballer)|Peter Kerr]] (1910)
*1920s: [[James Dunn (Scottish footballer)|Jimmy Dunn]] (1920)
*1940s: [[Bobby Johnstone]] (1949), [[Willie Ormond]] (1946), [[Lawrie Reilly]] (1945), [[Gordon Smith (footballer born 1924)|Gordon Smith]] (1941), [[Eddie Turnbull]] (1946)
*1950s: [[Joe Baker]] (1957)
*1960s: [[Arthur Duncan (footballer)|Arthur Duncan]] (1969), [[Pat Stanton]] (1963)
*1990s: [[Franck Sauzée]] (1999)
*2000s: [[Scott Brown (Scottish footballer)|Scott Brown]] (2003)
==Noted managers==
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*{{flagicon|Republic of Ireland}} [[Dan McMichael]] 1903–1919
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[David Gordon (footballer)|David Gordon]] 1919–1920
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Alex Maley]] 1920–1925
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Bobby Templeton]] 1925–1936
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Willie McCartney]] 1936–1948
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Hugh Shaw (footballer)|Hugh Shaw]] 1948–1962
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Walter Galbraith]] 1962–1964
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Jock Stein]] 1964–1965
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Bob Shankly]] 1965–1969
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Willie MacFarlane (footballer)|Willie MacFarlane]] 1969–1970
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Dave Ewing]] 1970–1971
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Eddie Turnbull]] 1971–1980
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*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Willie Ormond]] 1980
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Bertie Auld]] 1980–1982
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Pat Stanton]] 1982–1984
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[John Blackley]] 1984–1986
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Alex Miller]] 1986–1996
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Jim Duffy (football)|Jim Duffy]] 1996–1998
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Alex McLeish]] 1998–2001
*{{flagicon|France}} [[Franck Sauzée]] 2001–2002
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Bobby Williamson]] 2002–2004
*{{flagicon|England}} [[Tony Mowbray]] 2004–2006
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[John Collins (footballer)|John Collins]] 2006–2007
*{{flagicon|Finland}} [[Mixu Paatelainen]] 2008–
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==Achievements==
===Major Honours===
*'''[[Scottish Premier League]]
**'''Winners (4):''' [[1902-03 in Scottish football|1903]], [[1947-48 in Scottish football|1948]], [[1950-51 in Scottish football|1951]], [[1951-52 in Scottish football|1952]]
**'''Runners-up (6):''' [[1896-97 in Scottish football|1897]], [[1946-47 in Scottish football|1947]], [[1949-50 in Scottish football|1950]], [[1952-53 in Scottish football|1953]], [[1973-74 in Scottish football|1974]], [[1974-75 in Scottish football|1975]]
*'''[[Scottish Cup]]'''
**'''Winners (2):''' [[1886-87 in Scottish football|1887]], [[1901-02 in Scottish football|1902]]
**'''Runners-up (9):''' [[1895-96 in Scottish football|1896]], [[Scottish Cup 1913-14|1914]], [[Scottish Cup 1922-23|1923]], [[Scottish Cup 1923-24|1924]], [[Scottish Cup 1946-47|1947]], [[Scottish Cup 1957-58|1958]], [[Scottish Cup 1971-72|1972]], [[Scottish Cup 1978-79|1979]], [[Scottish Cup 2000-01|2001]]
*'''[[Scottish League Cup]]'''
**'''Winners (3):''' [[1972-73 in Scottish football|1972]], [[1991-92 in Scottish football|1991]], [[Scottish League Cup 2006-07|2007]]
**'''Runners-up (6):''' [[1950-51 in Scottish football|1950]], [[1968-69 in Scottish football|1968]], [[1974-75 in Scottish football|1974]], [[1985-86 in Scottish football|1985]], [[1993-94 in Scottish football|1993]], [[Scottish League Cup 2003-04|2004]]
===Minor Honours===
*'''[[Scottish Football League First Division]]<ref>The [[Scottish Football League First Division]] is a second tier championship.</ref>
**'''Winners (5):''' [[1893-94 in Scottish football|1894]], [[1894-95 in Scottish football|1895]], [[1932-33 in Scottish football|1933]], [[1980-81 in Scottish football|1981]], [[Scottish First Division 1998-99|1999]]
*'''[[Southern League Cup]]'''<ref name="fn_3">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.</ref>
**'''Winners (1):''' [[1943-44 in Scottish football|1944]]
*'''[[Drybrough Cup]]'''
**'''Winners (2):''' 1972, 1973
*'''[[Summer Cup]]'''
**'''Winners (2):''' 1942,<ref>The Summer Cup was contested in place of the [[Scottish Cup]], which was not contested between 1939 and 1946.</ref> 1964
==Records==
'''[[List of sports attendance figures|Attendance]]'''
*[[Scottish football attendance records|Highest attendance]]: 65,860 vs [[Heart of Midlothian FC|Hearts]], [[2 January]] [[1950]].<ref name = "record crowd"/><ref name = "Honours">[http://www.hibs.co.uk/Honours.php Club Honours], Hibernian F.C. official site.</ref>
*Highest average home attendance: 30,700 in [[1951-52 in Scottish football|1951-52 season]].<ref>{{cite book| first=David| last=Ross| title=The Roar of the Crowd: Following Scottish football down the years| publisher=Argyll publishing| year=2005| id=ISBN 9-8781902-831831| pages=94}}</ref>
'''Single game'''
*Biggest victory: 22–1 vs [[Black Watch Highlanders F.C.|Black Watch Highlanders]], [[3 September]] [[1881]].<ref name = "Honours"/>
*Biggest competitive victory: 15–1 vs [[Peebles Rovers F.C.|Peebles Rovers]], [[February 11]] [[1961]].<ref name = "Honours"/>
*Biggest league victory: 11–1 vs [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrie]], [[24 October]] [[1959]] and vs [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton]], [[6 November]] [[1965]].<ref name = "Honours"/>
*Biggest defeat: 0–10 vs [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], [[24 December]] [[1898]].<ref name = "Honours"/>
'''[[Cap (sport)|Caps]] and appearances'''
*Most capped player: [[Lawrie Reilly]], 38 for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]].<ref name = "Honours"/>
*Most league appearances: [[Arthur Duncan (footballer)|Arthur Duncan]], 446.<ref name = "Honours"/>
'''[[Football pitch#Goals|Goals]]'''
*Most goals: [[Gordon Smith (footballer born 1924)|Gordon Smith]], 364.<ref name = "Honours"/>
*Most goals in a season: [[Joe Baker]], 42 in [[1959-60 in Scottish football|1959-60]].<ref name = "Honours"/>
'''[[Transfer (football)|Transfers]]'''
*Record fee received - [[Pound sterling|£]]4,400,000 for [[Scott Brown (Scottish footballer)|Scott Brown]] from [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in 2007.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/6661737.stm Brown completes switch to Celtic], [[BBC Sport]], [[May 16]] [[2007]].</ref>
*Record fee paid - £700,000 for [[Ulises de la Cruz]] to [[Sociedad Deportivo Quito|Deportivo Quito]] in 2001.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/1377817.stm Hibs set to buy De la Cruz], [[BBC Sport]], [[June 14]] [[2001]].</ref>
== See also ==
*[[History of Hibernian F.C.]]
*[[Hibernian F.C. seasons]]
*[[Hibernian F.C. in Europe]]
*[[Hibernian F.C. season 2008-09]]
*[[Hibernian F.C. season 2007-08]]
*[[List of Hibernian F.C. players]]
*[[List of Hibernian F.C. international footballers]]
*[[Edinburgh derby]]
==References==
*{{cite book| last=Lugton | first=Alan | title=The Making of Hibernian 1 | publisher=John Donald Publishers Ltd | year=1999 | isbn=0-85976-509-1}}
*{{cite book| last=Mackay | first=John | title=The Hibees | publisher=John Donald Publishers Ltd | year=1986 | isbn=0-85976-144-4}}
==Notes==
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[[Category:Hibernian F.C.| ]]
[[Category:Scottish football clubs]]
[[Category:Football (soccer) clubs established in 1875]]
[[Category:Sport in Edinburgh]]
[[Category:United Soccer Association imported teams]]
[[Category:Leith]]
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[[ca:Hibernian Football Club]]
[[cs:Hibernian FC]]
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[[de:Hibernian Edinburgh]]
[[es:Hibernian Football Club]]
[[fr:Hibernian Football Club]]
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[[gd:Èireannach Dhùn Èideann]]
[[gl:Hibernian F.C.]]
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[[lt:Hibernian FC]]
[[nl:Hibernian FC]]
[[ja:ハイバーニアン]]
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[[pl:Hibernian F.C.]]
[[pt:Hibernian Football Club]]
[[ro:Hibernian F.C.]]
[[ru:Хиберниан]]
[[sco:Hibernian]]
[[simple:Hibernian F.C.]]
[[sk:Hibernian FC]]
[[fi:Hibernian FC]]
[[sv:Hibernian FC]]
[[zh:希伯尼安足球俱乐部]]