The Hibernian FC Miscellany
Author | : Bobby Sinnett |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2012-09-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780752490793 |
ISBN-13 | : 0752490796 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A book on the club like no other, The Hibernian FC Miscellany is packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. From a European Cup semi-final to the Famous Five, from beating Barcelona and Real Madrid to losing to Stranraer and Edinburgh City, it's all here. Can you really afford not to own a copy? Did You Know? There have been four Willie Millers to don the famous green and white jersey for Hibs. Hibs legend Eddie Turnbull only received his Scotland cap when he was 82 years old. In 1887, Hibernian were officially the Champions of the World having beaten Preston North End 2–1 at Easter Road. Hibernians 1950s defender Roy Erskine is Tennis star Andy Murray's grandfather.