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Hibernian FC

Posted on January 11, 2008
Filed Under Hibernian, Scottish Premier League

Nicknames: Hibs, Hibees, The Cabbage
Founded: 1875
Stadium: Easter Road
Capacity: 17,500
Chairman: Rod Petrie
Manager: Mixu Paatelainen

Hibs play in the SPL (top flight of scottish football), They are based in Edinburgh, Leith they are currently managed by Mixu Paatelainen (former player) after the sacking of John Collins in December 2007.

Hibs were the first british team to play in a European competition when they were invited into the Champions Cup in the 1955/56 season, playing their first game against German side Rot-Weiss Essen, Hibernian won it 4-0, They were also the first scottish club to have undersoil heating installed at their home ground Easter Road.

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