Archive for category: Hibernian

/ March 21, 2012 12:59 pm

Hibs rubbish media reports of Leigh Griffiths headbutting manager

Hibernian have released a statement rubbishing press reports this morning over an incident involving striker Leigh Griffiths, manager Pat Fenlon and assistant Billy Brown at the Hibs training centre yesterday.The Daily Mail published an article this morning which stated that ‘Leigh Griffiths had head butted manager Pat Fenlon and then punched assistant Billy Brown in a training ground bust-up’. It

/ January 11, 2012 10:59 am

Pat Fenlon abuse set to go unpunished

The abuse aimed at Hibernian manager Pat Fenlon during the 3-2 victory away to Cowdenbeath is set to go unpunished. Fenlon was the target of sustained abuse from the home fans, much of which centred on his nationality. The Dublin-born manager was seen speaking to the police as he walked away from the pitch after an interview. Fenlon brushed off

/ January 9, 2012 11:06 am

Ivan Sproule: Cowdenbeath were favourites

Hibernian today await the draw of the 5th round of the Scottish Cup after overcoming Cowdenbeath 3-2 at the weekend. Following a goal after just 19 seconds from Greig Stewart, Hibs responded with goals from Griffiths, Doyle and Wotherspoon before Jon Robertson made sure of a nervy finish for the SPL side as they desperately held on to the victory.

/ January 8, 2012 11:41 pm

Scottish Cup: Hibs edge out the Blue Brazil in cup thriller

Pat Fenlon finally secured his first win as Hibernian manager with a victory in the Scottish cup 4th round away to 2nd Division leaders Cowdenbeath. However it was not all plain sailing for the SPL club

/ January 7, 2012 1:04 am

Griffiths to stay at Hibernian until the summer

Hibernian have confirmed that Leigh Griffiths will remain on loan at Hibs from Wolverhampton Wanderers until the end of the season.The 21 year old striker has netted 4 times in his 14 appearances for the Easter Road club since he arrived on loan in August. The striker told the official club website: “I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time here

/ January 3, 2012 12:02 am

Edinburgh Derby: Hearts 3-1 Hibs Analysis

Coming into the fixture both sides had different problems. The Hibs side were and indeed are still languishing at the bottom end of the table, while Hearts are in a state of financial peril and despite this are pushing on and are sitting 4th in the table

/ January 2, 2012 5:00 pm

New Year Fireworks in Explosive Edinburgh Derby

Pat Fenlon ended his first derby in charge of Hibs with a defeat at the hands of bitter rivals Hearts. Goals from McGowan, Webster and Skacel sealed a 3-1 victory for the Gorgie side.The first half was a slow burner as chances were few and far between despite Hearts making five changes to their starting line-up following a 0-0 draw

/ January 1, 2012 10:36 pm

Edinburgh Derby: Original and the best

The New Year brings about happiness, hangovers and wishful thinking. And also the small occasion of the Edinburgh derby. The green of Hibernian clashing against the maroon of Hearts. At 116 years and 8 days old it is among the oldest derby matches in the world. It has come on a long way from the game played on Christmas Day

/ December 17, 2011 10:36 pm

Problems at Easter Road

Both Edinburgh teams have tried to stake a claim as the third force in Scottish football, however recently neither is covering themselves in glory.Hearts overspending has finally caught up with them. There are plenty of youth players available at Tynecastle and they are being wrongly overlooked. Players which have helped the under-19 team rise to the top of the league

/ December 10, 2011 5:04 pm

Rangers stagger to victory in the capital city

A Nikica Jelavic brace in the second half was enough to see off a brave and battling Hibernian who failed to take their chances. Hibs striker Leigh Griffiths missed the best opportunity of a rather turgid first half at Easter Road which was mainly a midfield battle. Rangers were missing several key players today and had to play without the

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