HIBERNIAN have had a mixed history in recent times but in 2020-21, they finished third in the Scottish Premiership and reached the final of the Scottish Cup. In today’s football climate, that wasn’t a bad campaign, but for a relatively … Continue reading Hibernian 1950-52: Five was the magic number
IT HAS been an awful long time since Edinburgh has been able to fly the flag of champions, the Scottish capital has long lived in the shadow of Glasgow and even when the “old firm” took a temporary backseat to … Continue reading Edinburgh football duo’s mixed fortunes
It’s not been a great season for Scottish football. The pathetic story of Glasgow Rangers and the continued malaise around the national team underline how far Scotttish football has declined. But the Scottish Cup Final today at Hampden Park has a special ring about it. We’ve become accustomed to old firm cup finals, but the Edinburgh derby Hearts v Hibernian has really divided the Scottish capital. It’s the first time since 1895-96 that the two clubs have met in the final. Hibernian don’t have a brilliant record in the competition, having won it just twice, the last time in 1902. … Continue reading Edinburgh final can lift Scottish football
