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Bailey, Lee |
90/1 -91/2 |
Tynecastle BC |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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A youngster at Hibernian in the early 1990's, Lee was unable to establish himself despite making a promising debut at Easter Road against Aberdeen as a 19 year old. Standing at just 5’6” he was released by Alex Miller apparently deemed too small to make the grade. From Hibs he moved on to Meadowbank Thistle then Queen of the South. He later joined Brechin City and combined a useful career there with a day-time job of driving instructor before moving to Stirling Albion in March 2001. By August 2002 he had dropped into the junior ranks, serving Bonnyrigg Rose in the new Super Junior Premier League. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Baillie, Jonathan |
2003/4 - 05/6 |
Youths |
4 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Baines, Roy |
70/1 |
Dalry Amateurs |
23 |
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1 |
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4 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Born in Derby , Roy served Celtic and Morton twice each in his interesting career. He replaced one of the first American imports to Scotland – Dave Brcic – when he returned to Morton from Hibs. His spell with Hibs in the early 70's coincided with that of Gordon Marshall which meant that the club had two English goalkeepers on their books. Roy, for all his ability, never quite dominated the scene at Easter Road and made only 23 appearances, all of them in the 1970/71 campaign. His stint with Hibs ended in 1972. Nevertheless this set-back did not deter him and he was still playing first team football by 1983, joining St Johnstone that year. He was later a publican in the Lothian region. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Baird, Sam |
60/1 -61/2 |
Rangers |
39 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Signed in 1960 from Rangers Sammy was a powerful wing-half. He started his career in Denny before joining Rutherglen Glencairn and then moving to the nearest senior club – Clyde. He won promotion with Clyde in 1952 and moved on to Preston North End before Scott Symon took him to Rangers. He won league and Scottish Cup honours whilst at Rangers and had seven caps when Hibernian signed him in 1960. His role was largely to fill the void left by the departure of Bobby Johnstone and encourage the youngsters at Easter Road. He reserved some of his best displays for European nights and would perhaps have stayed longer at Hibernian had an old friend not come calling. Sammy moved to Third Lanark, managed by ex-Rangers George Young, in November 1962. Alas Third’s were already showing signs of the malaise that would see them slip from the ‘football map’ and he moved to Stirling Albion after a brief say on Glasgow’s south side. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Baker, Gerard Austin |
61/2 63/4 |
Manchester City |
59 |
0 |
27 |
15 |
0 |
11 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Born in New York in 1938, Gerry was with Chelsea when only 15 but failed to settle and returned to the family home in Lanarkshire. He joined Motherwell and was extremely unlucky not to be a member of the famous Ancell Babes side. Unable to oust Ian St John, Andy Weir or Willie Hunter from the Fir Park side he moved to St. Mirren and promptly proved himself a most accomplished striker. In 1959 he won a Scottish Cup winners badge with the Saints (scoring in the final) and he followed that up with 10 goals in a 15-0 Scottish Cup win over Glasgow University the very next season. In November 1960 he moved to Manchester City and his single season there brought 14 goals in 37 starts. Miffed at being dropped from the first team he angled for a transfer and got his wish in November 1961 when Hibs paid £18,000 for his services. Following his elder brother Joe into the team cannot have been easy but Gerry was an able marksman and soon rattled in the goals. However he could not settle with Hibs and moved to Ipswich Town in December 1963. He was at Portman Road for 4 years before moving to Coventry City in November 1967. He played non league football with Margate and Nuneaton before going to work for Jaguar in Coventry. He was a full USA internationalist. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Baker, Joseph Henry |
55/6 - 60/61 & 70/1 - 71/2 |
Craigneuk BC |
138 |
1 |
114 |
23 |
0 |
16 |
25 |
0 |
22 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Along with Lawrie Reilly, Joe is the greatest striker ever to serve Hibs. Signed when only 17 Joe made his debut against Airdrie at Broomfield in a League Cup tie and went on to score 31 goals in his first senior season, and astonishing 7 of which were Scottish Cup goals. That marked the start of a sensational Hibs career. Born in Liverpool in 1940 he joined the club from Armadale Thistle and was quickly amongst the goals. He earned national fame when scoring 9 in a Scottish Cup tie against little Peebles Rovers, in bagging 42 in a season 1959-60 and then all four Hibs goals in a 4-3 cup triumph over Hearts at Tynecastle. He was capped by England at Under-23 then full international level whilst a Hibee, scoring on his debut against Ireland. The inevitable came in July 1961 when he moved to Torino. Although paired with Denis Law in Turin he did not settle and in 1962 returned to Britain with Arsenal. The then played for Sunderland and Nottingham Forest. In 1970 he returned to Hibernian, nine years and eight months on from his initial departure, and made a sensational second debut, scoring with a classical header in a 2-1 win over Aberdeen that ended the Dons remarkable run of 15 straight wins. Injury however had caught up with Joe and he retired soon afterwards, although there was time for a brief sortie to Raith Rovers. Baker’s career with Hibs in summary is quite astonishing. 159 goals in only 4 seasons, a Scottish Cup final appearance when only 17 and having scored 4 times at Tynecastle in a 4-3 epic earlier in the competition. 42 league goals in a single season, 14 hat-tricks and caps for England at full and Under-23 level. Little wonder that Hibs supporters loved the fabulous Baker Boy. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Bannerman, Scott John |
95/6 - 2000/1 |
Hutchison Vale BC |
2 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Signed by Alex Miller, Scott played a handful of games for Alex McLeish but ultimately left for Morton. A close relative of former Hearts favourite John Robertson, Scott was a midfielder. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Bannon, Eamonn John |
93/4 |
Hearts |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Born in Edinburgh in 1958, Eamonn enjoyed a marvellous playing career which took in Hearts, Chelsea, Dundee United and then both Hearts and Hibs before an ‘evening’ stint with Stenhousemuir. In his time with United he played a key role in their often thrilling European adventures. Born in Edinburgh in 1958, Eamonn joined Hearts in 1976 from Links BC and was a key left sided midfield player. Such was his youthful talent that he was blooded in a European Cup Winners Cup tie against the mighty Hamburg. In 1978 his goals from deep helped Hearts gain promotion to the Premier League, but when Chelsea came in with a £215,000 offer a financially challenged Hearts could not refuse. However, he did not settle in the capital and Jim McLean lured him back to Scotland with Dundee United. At Tannadice Eamonn really flourished and he was an integral part of their Championship and League Cup winning sides. Moreover, he served Scotland 11 times and played in some wonderful United European nights and his galloping goal against Borussia Moenchengladbach was a real peach. 9 seasons later Eamonn returned to Hearts and it is worthy of note that he cost £225,000 ... more than his initial transfer fee! He was subsequently a player coach at Hibs, then assistant manager at Hearts before donning his boots again for Terry Christie’s Stenhousemuir. A fairy-tale ending was him bow out with a Challenge Cup winners medal, ironically gained against Dundee United. His football career ended in a note of controversy as he was sacked as manager of Falkirk after the Bairns had used an unregistered player in a match against St. Mirren, thus incurring a steep Scottish League fine. There are many who felt that the responsibility for fielding the player did not lie at Eamonn’s door. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Barry, Roy Alexander |
74/5 - 76/7 |
Crystal Palace |
36 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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A powerful centre-half he ended his senior career at Hibernian, having started it across the city with Hearts. His career began with a move from Musselburgh Athletic to Tynecastle. He then joined Dunfermline and was part of the Pars side that defeated Hearts in the 1968 Scottish Cup final (Alex Edwards was also in that side). If that was the high point of his Scottish career he enjoyed a successful spell in England when he moved to Coventry City and then on to Crystal Palace. It was from Palace that Hibernian boss Eddie Turnbull signed him during the 1974/75 season, just as Roy seemed destined to take up a coaching spot in America. Roy made 36 league outings for Hibs between 1974 and 1976. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Baxter, John |
54/5 - 65/6 |
Benburb |
208 |
0 |
22 |
47 |
0 |
4 |
27 |
0 |
2 |
11 |
0 |
2 |
11 |
0 |
1 |
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At 5’11” and 12 stones John was a powerful half back who joined Hibernian from Benburb in 1955. Could defend with vigour but liked to get forward too and netted some memorable goals including one against Rangers in the late 1950. He was capped by Scotland at Under-23 level against Wales in 1958. He moved on to Falkirk after his Hibs career ended. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Beaumont, David Alan |
91/2 - 94/5 |
Luton Town |
64 |
6 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Began his career with Dundee United in 1980 and rapidly progressed through the ranks. He helped Scotland win the Under-18 European Championship in 1983 and represented Dundee United in the 1987 UEFA Cup final. He joined Luton Town after 8 years on Tayside and helped his new club reach the 1989 League Cup final. He joined Hibs in October 1991 and was on the bench as Hibs won the League Cup final weeks later. However, injury disrupted his Hibernian career and it is fair to say the Easter Road support never saw the best of him. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Beedie, Stuart |
85/6 - 86/7 |
Dundee United |
9 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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A very solid midfielder Stuart gave service to several clubs in a lengthy career. He started with Montrose then moved to St Johnstone for £20,000 in 1981. Stuart was signed from Dundee United. He played a major part in the infamous clash with Rangers at the start of the 86/87 season. Rangers new player/manager Graeme Souness was sent–off at Easter Road for his assault on George McCluskey, an incident which had it’s roots in a challenge by Beedie on Souness. Beedie scored in that game and Hibs went on to claim a famous 2-1 victory. His spell with Hibs was followed by spells at Dunfermline and Dundee. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Bell, Douglas Keith |
86/7 - 87/8 |
Rangers |
24 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Signed for £30,000 in 1987 the former St. Mirren, Aberdeen and Rangers midfielder was a cultured player who had made his name as part and parcel of Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen reign. He was probably past his best when he joined Hibs and later he served Shrewsbury Town and Hull City. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Benjelloun, Abdessallam |
2005/06 - 2009/10 |
Maghreb Fez |
31 |
51 |
11 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
8 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Best, George |
79/0 - 80/1 |
Fulham |
17 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Born in Belfast in 1946, George Best was one of the greatest post-war European footballers. A left-winger of extraordinary skill he was also one of the most famous personalities of the ‘Beatles’ era and sadly it was this exposure to the limelight that ultimately ended his football career prematurely. Capped 37 times by Northern Ireland best was one of Matt Busby’s great Manchester United team that could boast talents such as Bobby Charlton and Denis Law. He won a European Cup medal in 1968, indeed he scored in the final against Benfica. However, he was not a dedicated professional and soon his fondness for the ‘high life’ caught up with him. After admirable patience on the part of Manchester United he was finally released from Old Trafford and played with the likes of Fulham and Fort Lauderdale before Hibernian signed him in November 1979. His Hibs debut came against St. Mirren at Paisley and the gate was hugely swelled. Hibs lost 2-1 but Best scored the Hibees counter and a love affair was born. Over 20,000 turned up at Easter Road for an otherwise mundane match against Partick Thistle as he made his Edinburgh debut. His appearances were sporadic and Edinburgh was ablaze with rumours about Best’s off field antics. Hibs were patient with Best but he failed to apply himself and was soon on his way. He had a final farewell in August 1980 having returned from San Jose Earthquakes and action in the American League. Nevertheless, the feeling was that this was a marvellous cameo appearance and that no harm had been done. Hibs were relegated that season. With Manchester United Best played in 525 games and scored 210 times, of that total he contributed 11 goals in only 34 European ties. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Beuzelin, Guillaume |
2004/5 - 07/8 |
Le Havre |
85 |
14 |
10 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Black, Ian George |
80/1 |
Hearts |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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A left back Ian was a youngster in the Hibernian team at the start of the First Division campaign in 1980/81. He played in the first half of the season making two appearances. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Black, Jim |
68/9 - 74/5 |
Airdrie |
151 |
1 |
0 |
44 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
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Scored an own goal against Hibs whilst an Airdrie player in 1968, but it is doubtful if that lay behind his £30,000 transfer to Hibs in 1969. A tall centre-half he made his Easter Road debut against Newcastle United in August 1969. He proved a good buy for Hibernian and won a League Cup winners badge in 1972. He was also a key performer in the two Dryburgh Cup wins over Celtic around the same time. He linked very well with John Blackley at the back and although not amongst the better known of the Turnbull side he was undoubtedly a key element. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Blackley, John Henderson |
66/7 - 77/8 & 83/4 |
Gairdoch United |
279 |
1 |
6 |
64 |
0 |
1 |
28 |
0 |
2 |
26 |
0 |
1 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
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A wonderfully composed defender, John joined Hibs in 1964 from Gairdoch United and went on to have a great Hibs career. He was part of the super Turnbull’s Tornadoes side and marshalled his defensive colleagues with assurance and no little style. He played in some memorable Hibernian matches including the 7-0 rout at Tynecastle and the 6-1 European hammering of Sporting Lisbon. By the early seventies he was easily one of Scotland’s finest central defenders and he graduated from league internationals to full internationals very quickly Indeed he played for Scotland in the 1974 World Cup finals in Germany. After amassing 424 appearances he was sold to Newcastle United for £100,000. He was highly appreciated at St. James’ Park before moving on to Preston and Hamilton (as player/manager eventually) before returning to Hibs and ultimately managing the club. He was responsible for some fine signings including and 18-year old striker from East Fife by the name of Gordon Durie. Appointed Hibs boss in September 1984, he stayed until his resignation in the winter of 1986, arguably having expected to achieve too much too soon. John’s love of football remained undiminished and he worked as a coach at Dundee United and St Johnstone after leaving Easter Road. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Blair, James |
70/1 |
St Mirren |
15 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
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4 |
1 |
1 |
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A centre-forward Jim was signed from St. Mirren in June 1970. He had bagged 18 goals for the Saints in the 69/70 season and was a powerful six footer. What’s more he had been part-time at Paisley working as a chemical operator during the day. Sadly he never lived up to his undoubted promise and went back to Saints in February 1971 having failed to settle. He played in 15 league games for Hibs and did score a few in the autumn of 1970, including two in a 3-2 win over Rangers at Easter Road. He had initially joined St Mirren in 1967 from Shotts Bon Accord and was a one-time Scottish junior badminton champion! | ||||||||||||||||||
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Boco, Jean Marc Adjovi |
97/8 |
RC Lens |
29 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Lets clarify one thing from the outset. Known as Jimmy Boco to the Hibernian support, his real name was Jean Marc Adjoui Boco. Signed from Lens at the start of the 1997/98 season he made 29 outings in that strange campaign, that started with a scintillating home win over Celtic but ended in relegation. He did not survive and played no part in the Alex McLeish revival of Hibs . | ||||||||||||||||||
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Bogie, Malcolm Fisher McKenzie |
56/7 - 62/3 |
Balgreen Rovers |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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In 1955 Malcolm represented Scotland Schoolboys against England at Liverpool and this ensured a host of clubs chased his signature. Hibs convinced him to come to Easter Road and the apprentice engineer finally made the move in 1956, signing from Balgreen Rovers. Two games in the 58/59 season and one in the 62/63 season was the sum of his Hibs league career. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Bottiglieri, Emilio Hugh |
97/8 - 00/1 |
Metro Ford |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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This young Canadian player was signed in September 1997 from Metro Ford and never quite made the impact hoped for. He enjoyed a rousing debut against Barnsley when the supporters, intrigued by his unusual surname, cheered his every move. However, such popularity could not propel him into the first team and he eventually left to join Morton. He played a single game in Hibs 98/99 promotion run. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Boyle, George |
52/3 -58/9 |
Baillieston |
11 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Signed as a right-back from Baillieston Juniors in 1949, George showed great patience whilst at Hibs. Between 1953 and 1959 he made a clutch of appearances. He would probably have made more than 11 appearances were competition not quite so stiff | ||||||||||||||||||
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Bradley, James |
47/8 - 50/1 |
Port Glasgow R |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Brazil, Alastair James |
75/6 - 85/6 |
Currie Hearts |
188 |
17 |
7 |
22 |
1 |
1 |
22 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
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A cult hero amongst Hibernian fans, it would be fair to say that Brazil was not the most skilled footballer during his lengthy stay at Easter Road but certainly one of the most reliable and popular. His approach to the game was of the no frills variety but he lacked nothing in effort or enthusiasm. Eddie Turnbull signed Brazil from Currie Hearts in December 1976 and by 1979 he had made sufficient progress to play in the Scottish Cup final against Rangers. His debut had come against Aberdeen at Pittodrie in 1977. Ally built upon that debut and went on to play, largely in defence, in over 200 matches during a Hibernian career that lasted a decade. He moved to Forfar Athletic after his Hibs career ended and gave them sterling service. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brebner, Grant Ian |
97//8 - 04/5 |
Reading |
113 |
19 |
7 |
10 |
1 |
2 |
12 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Born in 1977 in Edinburgh, Grant’s midfield promise was such that he was capped 18 times by Scotland at Under-21 level. His senior career began with Manchester United but he initially joined Hibs when signed by Alex McLeish on loan at the tail end of the 1999 relegation season. Despite his finest efforts, and an excellent goal against Dundee United, he was unable to help Hibs stay in the Premier League and in the summer of 1998 elected to join Tommy Burns’ Reading, with United receiving £300,000 in exchange. The 1998/99 season saw him in fine form for Reading and he scored 10 league goals but elected to return to Hibs, this time on a full-time basis in the summer of 1999. Slipping into a midfield that could boast the likes of Latapy and Sauzee. Strong running, and full of stamina, Brebner added work-rate to an engine room that was rich in flair. In October 2000 Grant spent a period on loan to Stockport County in a bid to ensure first team football. He retuned determined to regain his first team spot and duly did this when Bobby Williamson took over from Alex McLeish. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Bremner, Desmond George |
72/3 - 79/0 |
Deveronvale |
199 |
0 |
18 |
36 |
2 |
2 |
25 |
0 |
2 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
1 |
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Born in Aberchirder in 1952, Des joined Hibs from Deveronvale in 1972. He went to become one of the most versatile and determined performers at Easter Road and enjoyed a lengthy spell with the club before moving to Aston Villa. With Villa he scaled the heights winning the European Cup and the English Championship. Des made his Hibs debut against Dundee United in January 1973. Capped by Scotland at Youth, Under 23 and full international level he had boundless energy and enthusiasm. He made his Scotland debut against Switzerland in a 1-0 win, coming on for Kenny Dalglish, and added his full cap to Under 23 and league awards. In total Des made 200 league appearances for Hibs. His career in England took in not only Aston Villa, but their great city rivals Birmingham. Unusually he was held in high esteem by both halves of the Birmingham divide. After retiring from playing Des worked for the English PFA. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brewster, Craig James |
2001/02 |
Ionikos |
23 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
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2 |
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2 |
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The ex-Forfar, Raith and Dundee United striker joined Hibs in July 2001 from Greek side Ionikos. Vastly experienced Craig has practical experience of the big day at Hampden having scored the winner in the 1994 Scottish Cup final. His stint in Greece has improved his range of skills and few players hold and distribute the ball with such assurance. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brogan, John Gerald |
84/5 |
St Johnstone |
2 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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A £15,000 capture from St Johnstone, where he had been their all-time top goalscorer. Hibs chased long and hard to land this marksman, indeed in 1980, when Brogan walked out on St Johnstone briefly Hibs offered £120,000 for his services and were astonished when this was rejected. When that deal collapsed Brogan returned to the fold at Saints and promptly scored 7 goals in only 9 games. Sadly his stay with Hibs was short and slightly disappointing, he later played with Hamilton and Stirling Albion before managing the latter. By the year 2002 he was manager of junior club East Kilbride Thistle. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brown, Alistair Hugh |
03/4 - 05/6 |
Youths |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Brown, James |
79/0 - 80/1 |
Hearts |
40 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Had been a distinguished full back for Hearts in the late 1960's and 1970's before moving to Hibernian in 1979. Solid and reliable his claim to fame however was to lie out with Edinburgh. Jim was on the receiving end of a quite horrendous and sickening tackle by John Pelosi of St Johnstone (this when Brown was briefly at Dunfermline) which ended in a court case. Brown’s career at Hibs got off to a fine start, played as a midfielder he scored two goals in his early outings, one against Manchester City in the Skol Cup at Tynecastle and one against St Mirren in an Anglo-Scottish Cup tie (the latter on his debut). He was with Hibs for two seasons, the first saw Hibs relegated and the second promotion, so they were hardly dull years. He then moved to Dunfermline. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brown, James Keith |
80/1 |
Ghent |
14 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Signed initially on a one-month deal in 1980 Jim stayed for longer when it was clear Bertie Auld admired his midfield talents. It was unfortunate that his spell at Easter Road should coincide with that of another Jim Brown (ex-Hearts). This particular Brown version had played in Belgium with Ghent and in Greece with Ethnikos. However, he was better known for his spells in England with Portsmouth and Aston Villa. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brown, John Bell |
46/7 - 47/8 |
Clyde |
12 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Played for Hibs in the immediate post-war period before moving to Third Lanark in the early August 1956. He later served Tranmere Rovers and Hartlepool. Born and bred in Portobello he was a Scottish School Boy Internationalist. He had a single appearance in the 46/47 campaign. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brown, John Thomas |
51/2 - 56/7 |
Musselburgh United |
3 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Brown, Scott |
2002/3 - 06/7 |
S Form |
101 |
8 |
13 |
9 |
1 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Brown, Simon |
2004/5 - 06/7 |
Colchester United |
49 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Brown, Stephen |
78/9 - 80/ 1 |
Tynecastle BC |
14 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
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Steve was signed as an ‘S’ form when only 15 and gained Scotland Schools caps at both Under 15 and Under 18 levels. By 1978 he was breaking into the Hibs side. 1978-81 he made 18 appearances | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brownlie, John Jack |
69/0 - 78/9 |
Pumpherston |
212 |
1 |
14 |
45 |
1 |
6 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
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A gifted full-back, John Brownlie was one of the stars of the Eddie Turnbull era. Pacy, tigerish in the tackle, and creative going forward he was a permanent fixture in the Hibs team for nine years. Under 23 caps, full international caps, 211 league outings and of course, a League Cup winners medal were suitable rewards for a player who was above all else classy. John was a provisional signing when he was 16 and finally joined when Bob Shankly called him up. He made his Hibs debut at Dunfermline when only 18 in 1968. He played concurrently for the Under 23s and full international sides before joining Newcastle United in a deal that carried Ralph Callachan from Tyneside to Easter Road. John later played for Middlesborough, Hartlepool, Berwick Rangers and Blyth Spartans. He was then manager at Cowdenbeath, East Stirling and Arbroath. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Bruce, William H |
47/8 - 51/2 |
Westerton Amateurs |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Bryson, Graeme McCallum |
96/7 - 98/9 |
Hibs BC |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Buchanan, Archibald |
46/7 - 56/7 |
Edinburgh Thistle |
203 |
0 |
15 |
59 |
0 |
4 |
23 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
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One of the great unsung heroes of the post war Hibernian side that won three championships. He was a Hibee for over a decade when Hibs were arguably the best side in Scotland and Archie lent an enviable amount of drive and muscle to that team. Signed in 1943 from Edinburgh Thistle he rather handily lived round the corner from Easter Road. He was amongst the goals in the first official season after World War Two and kept that up until the 1956/57 season when he finally retired from the Easter Road scene. In all Archie played 205 league games for Hibernian, which was no mean feat in an era when games were less frequent than today. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Buchanan, Jock |
54/5 -60/1 |
Edinburgh Wav. |
13 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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This red headed defender started with Edinburgh Waverley before arriving at Hibs in 1954. In February 1960 John moved to Raith Rovers. His career partially over-lapped that of Archie Buchanan which did pose problems for the sports reporter of that day. Jock played 13 league games for Hibs. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Burridge, John |
91/2 & 92/3 |
Newcastle |
65 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Born in Workington in 1951 John was known as ‘Budgie’ by virtue of his almost non-stop talking. One of the great veterans of the game, John joined Hibs when he was 39 in 1991. He has started his senior career in 1969 with Workington and then played with a further 12 senior clubs as he clocked up a staggering 700 senior appearances. His clubs were in order Workington, Blackpool, Aston Villa, (Southend United on loan), Crystal Palace, QPR, Wolves, Derby County (on loan), Sheffield United, Southampton, Newcastle, Hibs, Newcastle (again), Scarborough, Lincoln City, Aberdeen, Manchester City, Dumbarton, Falkirk, Ayr United, Notts County, Darlington, Grimsby, Northampton, Queen of the South and Scarborough (for a second spell). He was frequently described in the Hibernian match programme as a model professional. Extremely fit he did not smoke or drink and devoted an enormous amount of team to staying in good shape. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Byrne, Gordon Wilson |
80/1 - 82/3 |
Salvesen BC |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Between 1980 and 1983 Gordon made just two outings as a substitute. His debut came against St Johnstone in December 1980. His preferred position was wing half. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Byrne, John |
62/3 & 63/4 |
Tranmere |
23 |
0 |
5 |
8 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Recruited from Tranmere Rovers in June 1962, John was a left sided player who could play either inside or outside left. Flitted in an out of the team and played in the infamous League Cup semi-final reversal against Morton at Ibrox in 1963. He headed back to England later in 1963 with Barnsley. | ||||||||||||||||||
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