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Hibernian Football Club - The Hibees

Started on 18 April 2013 by MarkKolatowicz
Latest Reply on 20 April 2013 by Justice
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Why A New Story You Ask ?


Well basically i got a virus on my computer, i think randy explained it as an anti-virus virus, which he then said was probably easy to get rid of but i decided to just reboot my laptop to factory settings and start a fresh. I couldnt open any of my documents, pictures..nothing.. the only file i could open was a picture of Alen Halilovic which i had from my previous fm story. I am entered in the fm scout cup with Fiorentina but as i dont have any saved games, i will be entering with this new team.

Hibernian Football Club
The Facts




Name: Hibernian Football Club
Nickname(s): The Hibees, The Hibs and The Cabbage
Founded: 1875
Ground: Easter Road, Leith Edinburgh, Capacity - 20,421
Owner: Sir Tom Farmer
Chairman: Rod Petrie
League: Scottish Premier League

Foundation and Early History


The club were founded in 1875 by Irishmen from the Cowgate area of Edinburgh. The name is derived from Hibernia, the Roman name for Ireland. James Connolly, the famous Irish Republican leader, was a Hibs fan, while the club were "closely identified" with the Irish Home Rule Movement during the 1880s. There was some sectarian resistance initially to an Irish club participating in Scottish football, but Hibs established themselves as a force in Scottish football in the 1880s. Hibs were the first club from the east coast of Scotland to win a major trophy, the 1887 Scottish Cup. They went on to defeat Preston North End, who had won the 1887 FA Cup, in a friendly match described as the Association Football Championship of the World Decider.

Mismanagement over the next few years led to the club becoming homeless and it ceased operating during 1891. A reformed club was established and they acquired a lease on a site in late 1892 that was to become known as Easter Road. Hibernian played its first match at Easter Road on 4 February 1893. Despite this interruption, the club today views the period since 1875 as one continued history and therefore counts the honours won between 1875 and 1891, including the 1887 Scottish Cup. The club were admitted to the Scottish Football League in 1893, although they had to win the Second Division twice before being elected into the First Division in 1895. A significant change at the time of this reconstitution was that players were no longer required to be members of the Catholic Young Men's Society. Hibs are not seen today as being an Irish or Roman Catholic institution, as it was in the early years of its history. For instance, the Irish harp was only re-introduced to the club badge when it was last re-designed in 2000. This design reflects the three pillars of the club's identity: Ireland, Edinburgh (the castle) and Leith (the ship). Geography rather than religion is now seen as the primary reason for supporting Hibs, who draw most of their support from the north and east of Edinburgh. Hibs had some success after being reformed, winning the 1902 Scottish Cup and their first league championship a year later. After this, however, the club endured a long barren spell. The club lost its placing in the league, and were relegated for the first time in 1931, although they were promoted back to the top division two years later. The notorious Scottish Cup drought began as they reached three cup finals, two in consecutive years, but lost each of them.

Recent History


Soon after Alex McLeish was appointed as manager in 1998, Hibs were relegated to the First Division, but immediately won promotion back to the SPL in 1999. Hibs enjoyed a good season in 2000–01, as they challenged the Old Firm until Christmas, eventually finishing third in the league. Hibs also reached the Scottish Cup Final for the first time in 22 years, but lost 3–0 to Celtic at Hampden Park. McLeish departed for Rangers in December 2001; team captain Franck Sauzée was appointed as the new manager, despite the fact that he had no previous coaching experience. A disastrous run of form followed, which was dragging Hibs into a relegation battle by the time he was sacked in February 2002. Sauzée had been manager for just 69 days.

Kilmarnock manager Bobby Williamson was then hired, but he proved to be unpopular with Hibs supporters. However, a string of exciting young players emerged, including Garry O’Connor, Derek Riordan, Kevin Thomson and Scott Brown. These players featured heavily as Hibs eliminated both halves of the Old Firm to reach the 2004 Scottish League Cup Final, only to lose 2–0 to Livingston. Williamson departed near the end of that season to manage Plymouth Argyle and was replaced by Tony Mowbray. Mowbray promised fast-flowing, passing football, with which Hibs finished third in his first season as manager, while Mowbray won the SFWA Manager of the Year award.
Mowbray left Hibs in October 2006 to manage West Bromwich Albion, and was replaced by former player John Collins. The team won the 2007 Scottish League Cup Final under his management, but the club sold Kevin Thomson, Scott Brown and Steven Whittaker for fees totalling more than £8 million. Collins resigned later that year, frustrated by the lack of funds made available to sign new players. Former Hibs player Mixu Paatelainen was hired to replace Collins, but he left after the end of his first full season.

Another former Hibernian player, John Hughes, was soon appointed in place of Paatelainen. Hughes, who made high profile signings such as Anthony Stokes and Liam Miller, led Hibs to a good start to the 2009–10 season. "Unacceptable" performances in the early part of 2010 included a Scottish Cup defeat by Ross County. A 6–6 draw with Motherwell, in which Hibs had led 6–2 midway through the second half, broke the record for most goals scored in a SPL match. A win on the final day meant that Hibs finished fourth and qualified for the Europa League. A poor start to the following season, including first round exits in Europe and the League Cup, led to Hughes leaving the club by mutual consent. Hughes was replaced by Colin Calderwood, who was himself sacked on 6 November 2011. Pat Fenlon was appointed to replace Calderwood. The club avoided relegation in the 2011–12 Scottish Premier League and reached the 2012 Scottish Cup Final, but this was lost 5–1 to Hearts. Fenlon largely rebuilt the team after this defeat.

The Future




Mark Kolatowicz, a scottish born football manager with no managerial experience has been chosen to replace Pat Fenlon, after fans drove the Irish manager out of the club. It is belived they have been disapointed with recent results and didnt see the club moving forward under his management. Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie and Mark Kolatowicz met with the media to announce the news.

"I am pleased to be the Reading manager," the 48-year-old said.

"We will take it one game at a time and try to win the the league if we can and look to go far in the cups."

It's a good club - I've been impressed with them."
Good Luck Mark, I'll follow this! :D
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2013-04-18 15:38#93087 The Madridista : Good Luck Mark, I'll follow this! :D

Thank You Mate :)
Proud to be the Reading manager? o.O
2013-04-18 22:16#93173 Shanked : Proud to be the Reading manager? o.O

I noticed that :O Make sure you get good use out of Jamie Beaton :)
Reading Manager? Is a past from your past story? :P
yeah sorry guys, i used a copy/paste from a file on my usb, the post was meant to be longer but i deleted most of it for my next update and forgot to change Reading to Hibernian lol
Get more updates posted Mark. Always been a fan of your stories and how you present them.
Good luck mark, I'm always a big fan of your stories :)

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