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Tag: Easter Road

Hibernian v Services Select XI 2-2 (Charity match: May 5, 1945)

May 5, 1945 kjehan

May 5, 1945 Match: Charity match for the Sailors’, Soldiers and Airmen’s Family Association, at Easter Road. Hibernian – Services Select XI 2-2 (0-1). Attendance:

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Matt Busby for Hibernian?

June 25, 1941 kjehan

June 25, 1941 Will Jimmy Caskie turn out for Hibs in their return match with Clyde at Shawfield? Some time ago, the Hibernian manager applied

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Liverpool scouting for a goalkeeper

March 26, 1939 kjehan

March 26, 1939 Quite a Liverpool invasion at the semi-finals. The Anfield club was represented from headquarters at both Ibrox and Tynecastle. They didn’t advise

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Season preview 1927/28 – Hibernian F.C. (The Athletic News)

August 1, 1927 kjehan

Monday, August 1 – 1927 For seasons the Hibernians have been charged with sailing under bare poles, but pains have been taken this time to

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The death of Alex “Sandy” McMahon

January 25, 1916 kjehan

January 25, 1916 The announcement of the death in Glasgow Royal Infirmary of Alex “Sandy” McMahon, the Hibernian, Celtic, and Scottish forward, recalls a player

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Hibernian v Hearts 2-2 (East of Scotland Shield: October 3, 1908)

October 3, 1908 kjehan

October 3, 1908 Match: East of Scotland Shield, Final, at Easter Road. Hibernian – Heart of Midlothian 2-2 (1-1). Attendance: 11,000; gate receipts: £325 13s.

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John “Sailor” Hunter’s about the English game

May 10, 1907 kjehan

May 10, 1907 The signing of John “Sailor” Hunter, as he is popularly known on the football field, completes Dundee First League forward line for

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Prominent Scottish Footballers: Andy McGuigan (Hibernian F.C.)

February 19, 1900 kjehan

February 19, 1900 “The Star of the South” At inside-right forward, Andy McGuigan, the Hibs’ admittedly capable player, holds his own in the very forefront

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Scottish League v Irish League 6-0 (Inter League: February 17, 1900)

February 17, 1900 kjehan

February 17, 1900 International: Inter League, at Easter Road (Edinburgh), kick-off: 15:30. Scottish League – Irish League 6-0 (1-0). Attendance: 9,000; gate receipt: £218. Referee:

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Raisbeck impresses at Anfield

August 24, 1898 kjehan

Wednesday, August 24 – 1898 Quite the feature of the of the practice game of the Liverpool FC players was the fine exhibition at centre-half

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Hearts v Hibernian 6-1 (Rosebery Charity Cup Final: May 21, 1898)

May 21, 1898 kjehan

May 21, 1898 Match: Rosebery Charity Cup Final, at Easter Road. Hearts – Hibernian 6-1 (2-1). Attendance: 6,500. Heart of Midlothian (2-3-5): Jock Fairbarn, Henry

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Hearts v Leith Athletic 8-2 (Rosebery Charity Cup Final: May 25, 1896)

May 25, 1896 kjehan

May 25, 1896 Match: Rosebery Charity Cup Final, at Easter Road. Hearts – Leith Athletic 8-2 (4-1). Attendance: 4,000. Hearts (2-3-5): Jock Fairbarn, Robert McCartney,

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Scotland v Wales 5-1 (International: March 10, 1888)

March 10, 1888 kjehan

March 10, 1888 International: British Championship, at Easter Road (Edinburgh). Scotland – Wales 5-1 (3-1). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. John Clegg (English FA). Scotland (2-3-5):

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