Hibernian Football Club

Details:

Full Name: Hibernian Football Club
City: Edinburgh
Founded: 1875
Stadium: Easter Road (17,400)
Colors: Green, White
Nicknames: The Hibs, The Hi-bees
Rival: Hearts

Description:

Hibs were formed out of the Irish-Catholic immigrant community of Edinburgh. Hibernia is the Latin name for Ireland. Hibs are less of an explicitly Irish-Catholic team now, drawing support from all of East Edinburgh. Hibs were the first British team to compete in European competition, reaching the semifinals of the European Cup in 1955-56. Hibs fans are known as Hi-bees (pronounced like High-Bees).

Easter Road:

Previous Stadiums - Meadows (1875-78), Powderhall (1878-79), Mayfield (1879-80), First Easter Road (1880-92).

Major Trophies:

First Tier League Titles:

• Scottish League First Division (1903, 48, 51, 52)

Second Tier League Titles:

• Scottish League Second Division (1894, 95, 1933)
• Scottish League First Division (1981, 99)

Cup Titles:

• Scottish Cup (1887, 1902)
• Scottish League Cup (1973, 92, 2007)

Links:

• Official Website: hibernianfc.co.uk