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Name

Born

Seasons at Hibs

Signed from

Statistics

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Used Sub

Gls

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Gls

Caig, Tony

11/04/1994

2001/02 & 2002/03

Charlton Athletic

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

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Cairns, James

1946/47 to 1951/52

Dunipace Thistle 25/04/1946

League

Scottish Cup

St Mungo Cup

League Cup

Europe

It was from Dunipace Thistle in 1946 that Hibs signed Jimmy. He broke his leg in 1949 and this badly hampered his career. By the time he had gained full fitness Hibs were on their way to the 1950/51 title and Jimmy was on his way to Third Lanark in January 1952.
He later played with St Johnstone very briefly managing four games in season 53/54. It is fair to say that Jimmy was a ‘hard’ character, having completed a game against Rangers with a broken leg on one occasion.

Caldwell, Gary

12/04/1982

2001/02 & 2003/04 to 2005/06

Newcastle United

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

Lured to Leith by Donald Park whilst Franck Sauzee was in charge of Hibernian, Gary stayed for the tail end of the 2001/02 season. During that stay he played well enough to play for Scotland against France and Nigeria. However, there was little chance of Hibernian being able to offer him suitable terms when Newcastle United, from whom he was on loan, offered him an attractive contract.
His brother was also a central defender at Newcastle United. Coventry City took Gary on loan when he returned to Tyneside from Easter Road.

Callachan, Ralph

29/04/1955

1978/79 to 1985/86

Newcastle United

League

Scottish Cup

Anglo/Scots Cup

207

League Cup

Europe

The slim midfielder made his mark with Hearts in the mid 1970s, moved to Newcastle United for a huge fee but returned to the capital with Hibernian in August 1978.
   His move to Easter Road in August 1978 saw popular full-back John Brownlie head for Newcastle as part of a swap deal. Ralph was a cultured player who although fairly slightly built was able to withstand the hurly burly of the Premier League midfield.
   In August 1979 he scored one of the great Easter Road goals when slaloming through the Dundee defence before rounding the keeper to net.
   Off the field Ralph was a great friend of Jackie McNamara and they ran a public house together.

Cameron, Alex

05/10/1943

1961/62 to 1963/64

St Bernards

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

A centre-half, Alex was snapped up from St. Bernards ‘A’ in 1961. However, despite a couple of runs in the team (he made a dozen games in 62/63 and 3 games the next season) he was never able to fully establish his first team credentials.

Cameron, Ian

24/08/1966

1996/97

Partick Thistle

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

Made his league debut for St. Mirren in 1983 and won a Scottish Cup medal in 1987. He moved to Aberdeen two years later for £300,000 and his subtle midfield promptings were well received at Pittodrie.
He joined Hibernian in the 96/97 season, when the club required a play-off victory over Airdrie to preserve it’s Premier League status. Ian then moved to Partick Thistle.
He joined Airdrie in 2001 following the collapse of the Steve Archibald rescue package and the appointment of Ian McCall as Diamonds manager.

Campbell, Colin

01/12/1956

1978/79 & 1979/80

Edinburgh University

League

Scottish Cup

Anglo/Scots Cup

League Cup

Europe

Born in the Hebridean island of Benbecula in December 1956 Colin was a centre-forward who joined Hibs in August 1978. He made his debut ironically enough in the Highalnds – against Inverness Thistle – and was a strong and direct leader.
He played one of his best games for the club in the Scottish Cup final against Rangers in 1979, coming very close to landing the cup for Hibs.
Whilst with Hibs he was studying at Edinburgh University
Spent a short spell with Dundee United.

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Campbell, John

1953/54 to 1956/57

Mussleburgh United 13/061953

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

A left half who came to Hibs from Musselburgh Union in 1953. He managed just two matches in season 53/54 and thereafter disappeared from the Easter Road picture.

Carroll, Pat

23/10/1957

1974/75 to 1979/80

Sauchie B.C.

League

Scottish Cup

Anglo/Scots Cup

League Cup

Europe

Raised in Tullibody, right-winger Pat joined Hibs as a 17 year old in 1975. He was an S form and gave a wonderful display for Scotland schools against heir English counterparts at Wembley. He had been with Sauchie Juniors before Eddie Turnbull lured him to Edinburgh.
Although he made a few first team outings he was unable to command a regular starting spot and he moved to Raith Rovers in 1980.

Carson, Tom

26/03/1959

1986/87

Dundee

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

Tom joined Hibs on loan from Dundee in 1987 and played in just a couple of games. A solid ‘keeper he enjoyed a lengthy career with both Dumbarton and Dundee.
He joined Raith Rovers and helped them to a promotion, thereby repeating his achievement at both Dundee and Dumbarton.
By 2001 Tom was manager of Dumbarton at their new ‘Rock’ stadium.

Caughey, Mark

27/08/1960

1986/87

Linfield

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

Mark was part of the initial Northern Ireland squad for the Mexico 86 World Cup finals. Indeed he was with the squad in America when Hibs chairman Kenny Waugh flew over to secure his signature.
A winger to trade he failed to set the heather on fire with Hibs and played in 14 games in 86/87.
He left Hibs to return to Northern Ireland was last heard of working as an officer in the RUC.

Charnley, James “Chic”

11/06/1963

1996/97 & 1997/98

Dundee

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

One of the great characters of the Scottish game Jim was the quintessential ‘character’.
A one-time bad boy of the game his early career took in periods at St Mirren, Ayr United, Pollok Juniors, Clydebank, Partick Thistle, St Mirren, Bolton, Partick Thistle, Dumbarton and Dundee before Hibernian came calling.
His was a natural brand of talent and was welded to a sharp temper and a willingness to speak his mind which often brought him into conflict with authority. Nevertheless he brightened up the scene at Easter Road. Chic scored one of the all-time great Hibs goals at the start of the 1997/98 season when he scored in the opening league game against Celtic. It was the first match of the season, he was 40 yards or so out, and scored with an audacious lob and Hibs won 2-1 … quite a memory.
He could not sustain such heroics and his work-rate was never really ideal in the modern game. From Hibs he journeyed to Partick Thistle (for a third spell), Tarff Rovers, Portadown, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy, and Partick Thistle once more (for a fourth spell in 2002).
Chic was a noted Celtic fan and had even ‘guested’ for them in a testimonial match at Manchester United.

Chisholm, Gordon

08/04/1960

1985/86 to 1987/88

Sunderland

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

Born in Glasgow in 1960,Chisholm went straight from school to Sunderland and played over 200 games for the Rokerites . Signed from Sunderland for £60,000,Gordon had played over 200 appearances for the Roker Park club, whom he joined straight from school.

Clark, Willian

1946/47 to 1952/53

Bonnyrigg Rose 26/08/1939

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

Signed in 1939 from Bonnyrigg Rose. Willie was making good progress when he suffered a bad leg injury in a pre-season friendly match in Belgium.
He did however come back and played in one of the most memorable Easter Road matches. When Hibs beat Celtic 4-1 in February 1950 the match was noted for two things, firstly Edie Turnbull scored all four Hibs goals (three of them were penalties) and secondly Clark played most of the game in goals, having taken over from Tommy Younger when the score was only 1-1. Remarkably that was Clark’s only appearance of the season!
A left back he spent two seasons with St Johnstone in the mid 1950s.

Clarke, Andrew

31/03/1963

1980/81

Tynecastle BC

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

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Colgan, Nick

19/09/1973

1999/2000 to 2003/04

Bournemouth

League

Scottish Cup

121

League Cup

Europe

An Irish goalkeeper Nick was signed by Alex McLeish and joined Hibs on the eve of their return to the Premier League in the wake of Bryan Gunn’s serious injury.
   Born in Drogheda he worked hard to win over a rather sceptical Hibs support. Week by week he improved and his shot-stopping in the 2002/03 season finally cemented his place in the list of excellent Hibernian goalkeerps, indeed it was sufficient to earn him a place in the Republic of Ireland squad.
   Signed from Bournemouth, after a top-class apprenticeship at Chelsea, Nick made his debut in a CIS tie at Clyde in August 1999. As well as having served Ireland at Under-21 level Nick played with Grimsby, Millwall, Brentford and Reading on loan.
   As well as being a very approachable player off the field Nick had an ability to relate to the fans. Occasionally he displayed a wonderful temper that would see him hoof the ball clean out of Easter Road in a rage, most notably against Hearts when he conceded a last minute penalty to Ricardo Fuller. He was sent off in the aftermath and this gave his rival Tony Caig a run in Bobby Williamson’s side.

Collins, Derek

15/04/1969

1998/99 to 2000/01

Morton

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

Born in Glasgow in 1969, Derek joined Morton in 1987 from Renfrew Waverley. and spent over a decade with the Greenock club before Alex McLeish signed him for Hibernian.
Ostensibly a full-back he could also play in midfield . Derek was not long at Easter Road but did score a quite sensational goal against Dunfermline during his spell. He moved on to Partick Thistle before returning to Morton.
An energetic full back, Derek was a reliable player who kept himself extremely fit.

Collins, John

31/10/1968

1983/84 to 1989/90

Hutchieson Vale BC

League

Scottish Cup

155

League Cup

Europe

One of the truly great Hibernian post war players, John joined Hibs as a youngster from Hutchison Vale Boys Club. A native of Galashiels he quickly revealed himself to be a talented and stylish midfielder. His debut came when aged just 16 in a pre-season match against Manchester City and when he made his league bow he was only 17.
   Capped by Scotland at Youth level he rapidly moved through the grades and moves to Celtic and Monaco further enhanced his career. He became a mainstay of the Scotland international side and had the joy of scoring the first goal of the 1998 World Cup finals as Scotland briefly led the mighty Brazil in the opening game of the tournament.
   With his cultured left foot, drive and dedication to improving he was the perfect young professional and Hibernian benefited greatly from his input. He earned his first Scotland cap whilst at Hibernian (making a scoring debut against Saudi Arabia).
   His subsequent moves to Celtic (1990), Monaco (1996), Everton (1998), Fulham (2000) merely confirmed that Collins was a class act.
   He played under French legend Jean Tigana at Monaco and Fulham. His Scotland career ran from 1988 to 1999 and groups him 12 goals from 58 caps. Had a 15 month spell as Hibernian Manager and led Hibs to their first national honour in 16 years when Kilmarnock were defeated 5-1 in the 2007 League Cup final. Survived a player revolt before resigning as manager in December 2007.

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Combe, Robert

29/01/1924

1946/47 to 1957/58

Inveresk Athletic

League

Scottish Cup

St Mungo Cup

263

League Cup

Europe

Coronation Cup

One of the stars in the immediate post war era, Bobby was signed in 1941 from Inveresk Thistle. Born less than a mile from Easter Road he was signed by Willie McCartney when only 17 years old.
   However, he was the epitome of the old head on young shoulders and scored on his debut against Hearts at Tynecastle. Shortly afterwards he managed to bag 4 in the 8-1 demolition of Rangers. Indeed in season 41/42 he had an astonishing 27 goals, a remarkable haul for an inside forward who had a liking for playing deep.
   Indeed Bobby was capped 3 times by Scotland as a half-back (against England, Belgium and Switzerland) and 3 times by the Scottish League.
   Bobby stayed with Hibs until retiring at the end of the 1956/57 season. He won three league championship medals with Hibs and at one stage was club captain. In 1959 he spent a short time in charge of Dumbarton.

Connolly, John

13/06/1950

1980/81 & 1981/82

Newcastle United

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

A superb young striker with St Johnstone and then Everton, John came to Hibernian in the twilight of his career. He stayed for 15 months and played a key role in our First Division promotion in 1981.
In all his 49 outings brought 8 goals which was no mean return for a veteran forward who liked to play tucked in behind a traditional centre-forward. Several years later John’s name came to prominence in the Scottish game when as manager he rekindled the fortunes of Queen of the South.
John was born in Barrhead in 1950 and he won Scotland Under 23 caps whilst with Saints (whom he joined from Glasgow United) before leaving for Everton in a £70,000 deal in March 1972. Everton beat of stiff challenges from Rangers and Aberdeen for Connolly’s services.

Conroy, Mike

31/07/1957

1982/83 & 1983/84

Celtic

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

Between 1982 and 1984 Mike played in 31 matches. His first senior goal for Hibs came against Kilmarnock in a 2-0 win at Rugby Park. Mike scored a couple of League Cup goals and a league goal in the 83/84 season before moving on to Blackpool where he played 66 games. He later served both Wrexham and Leyton Orient.

Cooper, Neil

12/08/1958

1989/90 to 1991/92

St Mirren

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

A composed and fairly constructive central defender, Neil joined Hibs in August 1989 from St. Mirren for £30,000. His initial impact was to lend a degree of composure to the Hibernian defence.
He eventually lost out to the central defensive pairing of Hunter and McIntyre and moved to Aberdeen (his first senior club) for £20,00 in September 1991.
Neil as born in Aberdeen in 1959 and started his career at Pittodrie. He moved Barnsley in January 1980 and played at Oakwell and Grimsby Town before moving to Easter Road.
Keen on coaching Neil later managed Forfar Athletic.

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Cormack, Peter

17/07/1946

1962/63 to 1969/70 & 1979/80 - 1980/81

Tynecastle Bristol City

League

Scottish Cup

Summer Cup

194

League Cup

Europe

Joined Hibs as a 16 year old straight from Tynecastle Boys Club. He stayed for 8 years and made an inside forward role his own. Skilful, energetic and creative, he stayed for 8 years and thoroughly endeared himself to the Hibs faithful. Fiercely competitive he fell foul of several referees (he was sent off four times as a Hibee) and was always capable of brightening up the dullest afternoon.
   Peter made his Hibs debut against Airdrie at Broomfield in November 1962 and scored. As a 17 year old he played and scored for Hibs against the mighty Real Madrid - arguably the most famous football team in the world.
He could turn his hand to goalkeeping and twice (against St. Mirren and Hearts) deputised for the injured Willie Wilson.
   He gained Under-23 caps whilst a Hibee and scored in a 3-1 victory over England in 1967 (Pat Stanton was also in the victorious Scottish side). He moved to Nottingham Forest in 1970 (having made 294 outings for Hibs) but it was a transfer to Liverpool that really ‘made’ his reputation. He joined just as Liverpool were emerging as one of Britain’s greatest ever club sides and thrived under the managerial spell of Bill Shankly.
   In all Peter won 2 championships, 2 UEFA Cup medals and an FA Cup badge in his time on Merseyside. He then moved to Bristol City before Eddie Turnbull brought him back to Hibs. A short stay followed before he spent 3 years managing Partick Thistle, two years in Cyprus, 3 back coaching at Hibs then another 2 in Cyprus.
   He later managed Morton and combined that role with running a painting and decorating business in Edinburgh.

Cousin, Allan

1965/66 to 1968/69

Dundee

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

A vastly experienced wing-back, Alan was signed for Hibs by Bob Shankly who had been his manager at Dundee when the Dens Parkers won the league in 1962.
He was a part-time player with Hibs, teaching in an Alloa school, but still displayed enough class to be a valuable team member.

Cowan, Stevie

17/02/1963

1985/86 to 1987/88

Aberdeen

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

His carrer started at St Mirren under Alex Ferguson. He followed Fergie to Aberdeen where he was a fringe striker, before moving to Hibernian in 1985. He had three hat-tricks in his first season at Hibs and helped the club reach both the League and Scottish Cup semi finals. With 19 goals from 36 League matches he had certainly made a mark. Sadly he only managed four goals in the next term and was moved on to Motherwell. he later starred in Irish football and Portadown were among those to benefit from his goalscoring prowess.

Craig, Thomas

21/11/1950

1984/85 & 1985/86

Carlisle

League

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Europe

Signed in the winter of 1984 from Carlisle United, Tommy was a midfield schemer who had in all fairness probably played his best football at the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves before joining Hibernian.
Nevertheless he gave a calm and assured performance in his debut, which cam in a derby against Hearts. When John Collins became the Hibs manager Tommy returned to the club as his assistant.