The Golden Years: Hibernian in the Days of the Famous Five

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The first time that the Famous Five all started together in a competitive match was on 15 October 1949 versus Queen of the South at Easter Road. The Edinburgh club won the match 2–0. [3] The first time they ever played together however, was in a pre-season friendly match against Nithsdale Wanderers at Sanquhar, when they won 7-2. The last match all five players started together was against Clyde at Easter Road on 29 January 1955. Despite Ormond and Reilly getting both on the scoresheet, the visitors won the match 3–2. [4] The country was of course at war with Germany and although football continued to be played the Leagues were divided geographically so as to cut down on travel with Hibs finding themselves in the Southern League. It was in that League, in September 1941 that Gordon bagged two goals for Hibs in a stunning 8-1 win over Rangers at Easter Road. When news of that result reached the rest of Scotland it was met with utter amazement, especially when it became clear that both sides had been at their strongest. Cup semi for Easter Road". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 10 December 2003 . Retrieved 30 October 2011. Willie was the last member of the 'Famous Five' to leave the Club in 1961. After hanging up his playing boots at his hometown club Falkirk, Willie embarked on his next adventure, coaching and management.

a b "Hibernian: Emotional boss Neil Lennon 'glad to deliver' Championship title". BBC Sport. 6 May 2017. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017 . Retrieved 7 May 2017. Cooney, Darren (31 May 2016). "Alan Stubbs leaves Hibernian to take charge of Rotherham on three-year deal". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 4 June 2019 . Retrieved 13 June 2019.

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Scottish Cup final: Hibs progress despite defeat – Pat Fenlon". BBC Sport. 26 May 2013. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013 . Retrieved 28 May 2013.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are still not walking away from the failed European Super League Possibly Hibs' first ever superstar? A very much loved player who sadly didn't enjoy the best of health. An elegant and highly-skilled forward player who entranced an earlier generation of Hibernian FC supporters.

Thanks to Dunfermline Athletic FC, Hibernian Historical Trust and Dundee FC for help with this article. Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League 2008–2009". Historical Football Kits. Archived from the original on 20 April 2009 . Retrieved 23 February 2010. These clubs were pioneers gaining valuable playing and managerial experience and it was their early triumphs that would lead the way to the later successes of Celtic (European Cup winners in 1967) and Rangers (Cup-Winners' Cup winners in 1972).

The idea is that we nominate the players who are amongst the top 10 Hibs players ever. I'll keep the thread open till a week on Saturday, then set up a poll for us to vote on their ranking. You don't have to nominate 10 players, but put the players in bold who you want to nominate or I'm no counting themcasper. An explanation rather than just a straight list might actually make it a reasonably interesting thing for us to peruse. Could continue this on to get the top 50 maybe after the top 10 is done. a b c d e f g h "Honours & Records". Hibs.co.uk. Hibernian F.C. Archived from the original on 29 June 2008 . Retrieved 4 March 2010.He was inducted into the SFA Hall of Fame in 2005 and scored 22 goals in 38 appearances for Scotland. If you look up the word LEGEND in a dictionary you are very likely to find the following definition: Someone or something very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area. Those words pretty well sum up the Hibernian forward line Smith, Johnstone, Reilly, Turnbull and Ormond that played together in the 1940’s and 50’s and which would collectively become known to Hibs fans and indeed football fans the world over as The Famous Five.