Hibernian Quiz
Test your Hibs knowledge: Irish roots in 1875, the first British club in the European Cup, the 7–0 at Tynecastle and the 2016 Scottish Cup.
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Alex McLeish took Hibs straight back up as First Division champions in 1999. Which club did he leave Easter Road for in December 2001?
WhyMcLeish left Hibs to replace Dick Advocaat at Ibrox in December 2001. -
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Hibernian ended a 114-year wait for the Scottish Cup by winning the 2016 final 3-2. Who did they beat?
WhyHibs won 3-2 at Hampden on 21 May 2016, their first Scottish Cup since 1902. -
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Hibs lost the 2004 Scottish League Cup final 2–0. Which club beat them?
WhyLivingston beat Bobby Williamson's Hibs 2–0 at Hampden in March 2004 to win their first major trophy. -
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In 2006, Hibs striker Garry O'Connor was sold to which Russian club?
WhyO'Connor joined Lokomotiv Moscow in 2006. He was one of several young Hibs players sold around that time. -
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Hibs won their first Scottish Cup in 1887. Which club did they beat 2–1 in the final?
WhyHibs beat Dumbarton 2–1 at Hampden in the 1887 final. -
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In 2007 Hibernian sold midfielder Kevin Thomson and full-back Steven Whittaker to the same club. Which one?
WhyThomson moved in January 2007 and Whittaker followed in August 2007. Both had come through the Hibs youth system. -
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Former Famous Five forward Eddie Turnbull came back to Hibs as manager in 1971. Which club had he just left?
WhyTurnbull managed Aberdeen from 1965 to 1971 and won the 1970 Scottish Cup there before going back to Hibs. -
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In the 1967–68 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, Hibs lost the away leg 4–1 and then won 5–0 at Easter Road to knock out which Italian club?
WhyHibs came back from a 4–1 defeat in Naples to beat Napoli 5–0 at Easter Road in one of the club's great European nights. -
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Hibs won the 1902 Scottish Cup, which turned out to be their last until 2016. Which club did they beat 1–0 in that final?
WhyHibs beat Celtic 1–0 in the 1902 final. The club then waited 114 years for its next Scottish Cup. -
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In 1955–56, Hibs became the first British club to play in the European Cup. Which club knocked them out in the semi-final?
WhyStade de Reims beat Hibs in the semi-final and then lost the first European Cup final to Real Madrid. -
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Bobby Williamson, Hibs manager at the 2004 League Cup final, left Easter Road later that year for which English club?
WhyWilliamson left Hibs in 2004 to become manager of Plymouth Argyle. -
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Steven Fletcher left Hibernian in summer 2009 to join which Premier League club?
WhyFletcher signed for Burnley in summer 2009, just after they won promotion through the play-offs. He moved to Wolves a year later. -
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Which Hibernian player headed the stoppage-time winner in the 2016 Scottish Cup final?
WhyCaptain David Gray headed in a corner in stoppage time to make it 3-2. Anthony Stokes had scored Hibs' other two goals. -
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Famous Five winger Gordon Smith won the Scottish league with Hibs and then with Hearts in 1960. Which club did he win a third title with in 1962?
WhySmith won the 1961–62 title with Dundee, which made him a league champion with three different clubs, none of them from Glasgow. -
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Which club beat Hibernian 2-1 in the March 2016 Scottish League Cup final?
WhyAlex Schalk scored a late winner for Ross County, the club's first major trophy. Hibs won the Scottish Cup two months later. -
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Weeks after winning the 2016 Scottish Cup, manager Alan Stubbs left Hibernian to take charge of which English club?
WhyStubbs moved to Rotherham United in June 2016 and was sacked that October. -
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Alex Miller's Hibs won the 1991–92 Scottish League Cup. Which club did they beat 2–0 in the final?
WhyHibs beat Dunfermline 2–0 at Hampden in October 1991, with goals from Tommy McIntyre (a penalty) and Keith Wright. -
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Tony Mowbray built an exciting young Hibs side. Which club did he leave to manage in October 2006?
WhyMowbray joined West Brom in October 2006. He managed Celtic and Middlesbrough later on. -
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Hibs were relegated from the Premiership in 2014 after losing a play-off final on penalties. Which club beat them?
WhyHamilton beat Hibs on penalties at Easter Road in May 2014 after the play-off final finished 2–2 on aggregate. It ended Hibs' top-flight spell. -
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In 1961, Hibs striker Joe Baker moved to Italy. Which club did he join?
WhyBaker joined Torino in 1961 alongside Denis Law, and moved on to Arsenal the following year. -
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Jack Ross was appointed Hibernian manager in November 2019. Which English club had he managed just before that?
WhySunderland sacked Ross in October 2019 and Hibs appointed him the following month. In 2020-21 he led Hibs to third in the Premiership. -
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Which club beat Hibernian 1-0 in the 2021 Scottish Cup final, completing a domestic cup double?
WhyShaun Rooney scored the only goal. St Johnstone had already won the League Cup that season. -
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Neil Lennon took over at Hibernian in June 2016 and won the Championship in his first season. Which English club had he managed before that?
WhyLennon left Bolton Wanderers in March 2016 and joined Hibs that June. Hibs won the 2016-17 Championship and were promoted. -
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Leigh Griffiths scored freely for Hibernian on loan in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons. Which club owned him at the time?
WhyGriffiths was on loan from Wolves, who had signed him from a Scottish club in 2011. He joined Celtic in January 2014. -
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Hibernian appointed Terry Butcher as manager in November 2013. Which club did he leave to join them?
WhyButcher left Inverness Caledonian Thistle for Hibs in November 2013. Hibs were relegated at the end of that season. -
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Hibernian's name comes from Hibernia, the Latin name for which country, reflecting the club's founding by immigrants in Edinburgh in 1875?
WhyHibernia is the Latin name for Ireland. Hibs were founded in 1875 by Irish immigrants in Edinburgh's Cowgate. -
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Which club beat Hibernian 5-1 in the 2012 Scottish Cup final?
WhyThe winners took the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896, 5-1, with Hibs managed by Pat Fenlon. -
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Hibernian sold John McGinn in August 2018 to which club?
WhyMcGinn joined Aston Villa, then in the Championship. Celtic had made bids for him that summer. -
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On New Year's Day 1973, Hibs won 7–0 away from home in a league match. Which club did they beat?
WhyHibs won 7–0 away on 1 January 1973, a result Hibs fans still celebrate. -
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Under John Collins, Hibs won the 2006–07 Scottish League Cup with a 5–1 win in the final. Who did they beat?
WhyHibs beat Kilmarnock 5–1 at Hampden in March 2007. Abdessalam Benjelloun and Steven Fletcher both scored twice.
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About Hibernian
Hibernian take their name from Hibernia, the Latin name for Ireland. Irish immigrants founded the club in Edinburgh's Cowgate in 1875. This quiz runs from those beginnings to the modern day. It covers cup finals, European nights, Edinburgh derbies and the managers and players who came through Easter Road.
Hibs won their first Scottish Cup in 1887, beating Dumbarton 2–1 at Hampden. They won it again in 1902 with a 1–0 win over Celtic, and then waited 114 years for the next one. That wait ended on 21 May 2016, when Hibs beat Rangers 3–2 at Hampden. Anthony Stokes scored twice and captain David Gray headed the winner from a corner in stoppage time. The questions also cover the League Cup wins over Dunfermline in 1991 and Kilmarnock in 2007, and the finals Hibs lost to Livingston, Hearts, Ross County and St Johnstone.
In 1955–56, Hibs became the first British club to play in the European Cup, and they reached the semi-finals before Stade de Reims knocked them out. In the 1967–68 Fairs Cup they lost 4–1 in Naples, then beat Napoli 5–0 at Easter Road. Closer to home, Hibs won 7–0 at Tynecastle on New Year's Day 1973. In 1990, the 'Hands off Hibs' campaign fought off a takeover bid led by Hearts chairman Wallace Mercer.
You'll also need to know where the people went. Famous Five winger Gordon Smith won league titles with Hibs, Hearts and Dundee. Joe Baker left for Torino. Eddie Turnbull came back from Aberdeen as manager. Alex McLeish left for Rangers, Tony Mowbray for West Brom and Alan Stubbs for Rotherham. Several Hibs players were sold on: Garry O'Connor to Lokomotiv Moscow, Kevin Thomson and Steven Whittaker to Rangers, Steven Fletcher to Burnley and John McGinn to Aston Villa. Answer each question, read the hint after it, and see how your Hibs knowledge holds up.
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Alex McLeish took Hibs straight back up as First Division champions in 1999. Which club did he leave Easter Road for in December 2001?
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Rangers. McLeish left Hibs to replace Dick Advocaat at Ibrox in December 2001.
Hibernian ended a 114-year wait for the Scottish Cup by winning the 2016 final 3-2. Who did they beat?
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Rangers. Hibs won 3-2 at Hampden on 21 May 2016, their first Scottish Cup since 1902.
Hibs lost the 2004 Scottish League Cup final 2–0. Which club beat them?
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Livingston. Livingston beat Bobby Williamson's Hibs 2–0 at Hampden in March 2004 to win their first major trophy.
In 2006, Hibs striker Garry O'Connor was sold to which Russian club?
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Lokomotiv Moscow. O'Connor joined Lokomotiv Moscow in 2006. He was one of several young Hibs players sold around that time.
Hibs won their first Scottish Cup in 1887. Which club did they beat 2–1 in the final?
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Dumbarton. Hibs beat Dumbarton 2–1 at Hampden in the 1887 final.
In 2007 Hibernian sold midfielder Kevin Thomson and full-back Steven Whittaker to the same club. Which one?
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Rangers. Thomson moved in January 2007 and Whittaker followed in August 2007. Both had come through the Hibs youth system.
Former Famous Five forward Eddie Turnbull came back to Hibs as manager in 1971. Which club had he just left?
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Aberdeen. Turnbull managed Aberdeen from 1965 to 1971 and won the 1970 Scottish Cup there before going back to Hibs.
In the 1967–68 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, Hibs lost the away leg 4–1 and then won 5–0 at Easter Road to knock out which Italian club?
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Napoli. Hibs came back from a 4–1 defeat in Naples to beat Napoli 5–0 at Easter Road in one of the club's great European nights.
Hibs won the 1902 Scottish Cup, which turned out to be their last until 2016. Which club did they beat 1–0 in that final?
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Celtic. Hibs beat Celtic 1–0 in the 1902 final. The club then waited 114 years for its next Scottish Cup.
In 1955–56, Hibs became the first British club to play in the European Cup. Which club knocked them out in the semi-final?
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Stade de Reims. Stade de Reims beat Hibs in the semi-final and then lost the first European Cup final to Real Madrid.
Bobby Williamson, Hibs manager at the 2004 League Cup final, left Easter Road later that year for which English club?
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Plymouth Argyle. Williamson left Hibs in 2004 to become manager of Plymouth Argyle.
Steven Fletcher left Hibernian in summer 2009 to join which Premier League club?
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Burnley. Fletcher signed for Burnley in summer 2009, just after they won promotion through the play-offs. He moved to Wolves a year later.
Which Hibernian player headed the stoppage-time winner in the 2016 Scottish Cup final?
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David Gray. Captain David Gray headed in a corner in stoppage time to make it 3-2. Anthony Stokes had scored Hibs' other two goals.
Famous Five winger Gordon Smith won the Scottish league with Hibs and then with Hearts in 1960. Which club did he win a third title with in 1962?
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Dundee. Smith won the 1961–62 title with Dundee, which made him a league champion with three different clubs, none of them from Glasgow.
Which club beat Hibernian 2-1 in the March 2016 Scottish League Cup final?
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Ross County. Alex Schalk scored a late winner for Ross County, the club's first major trophy. Hibs won the Scottish Cup two months later.
Weeks after winning the 2016 Scottish Cup, manager Alan Stubbs left Hibernian to take charge of which English club?
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Rotherham United. Stubbs moved to Rotherham United in June 2016 and was sacked that October.
Alex Miller's Hibs won the 1991–92 Scottish League Cup. Which club did they beat 2–0 in the final?
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Dunfermline Athletic. Hibs beat Dunfermline 2–0 at Hampden in October 1991, with goals from Tommy McIntyre (a penalty) and Keith Wright.
Tony Mowbray built an exciting young Hibs side. Which club did he leave to manage in October 2006?
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West Bromwich Albion. Mowbray joined West Brom in October 2006. He managed Celtic and Middlesbrough later on.
Hibs were relegated from the Premiership in 2014 after losing a play-off final on penalties. Which club beat them?
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Hamilton Academical. Hamilton beat Hibs on penalties at Easter Road in May 2014 after the play-off final finished 2–2 on aggregate. It ended Hibs' top-flight spell.
In 1961, Hibs striker Joe Baker moved to Italy. Which club did he join?
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Torino. Baker joined Torino in 1961 alongside Denis Law, and moved on to Arsenal the following year.
Jack Ross was appointed Hibernian manager in November 2019. Which English club had he managed just before that?
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Sunderland. Sunderland sacked Ross in October 2019 and Hibs appointed him the following month. In 2020-21 he led Hibs to third in the Premiership.
Which club beat Hibernian 1-0 in the 2021 Scottish Cup final, completing a domestic cup double?
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St Johnstone. Shaun Rooney scored the only goal. St Johnstone had already won the League Cup that season.
Neil Lennon took over at Hibernian in June 2016 and won the Championship in his first season. Which English club had he managed before that?
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Bolton Wanderers. Lennon left Bolton Wanderers in March 2016 and joined Hibs that June. Hibs won the 2016-17 Championship and were promoted.
Leigh Griffiths scored freely for Hibernian on loan in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons. Which club owned him at the time?
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Wolverhampton Wanderers. Griffiths was on loan from Wolves, who had signed him from a Scottish club in 2011. He joined Celtic in January 2014.
Hibernian appointed Terry Butcher as manager in November 2013. Which club did he leave to join them?
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Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Butcher left Inverness Caledonian Thistle for Hibs in November 2013. Hibs were relegated at the end of that season.
Hibernian's name comes from Hibernia, the Latin name for which country, reflecting the club's founding by immigrants in Edinburgh in 1875?
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Ireland. Hibernia is the Latin name for Ireland. Hibs were founded in 1875 by Irish immigrants in Edinburgh's Cowgate.
Which club beat Hibernian 5-1 in the 2012 Scottish Cup final?
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Heart of Midlothian. The winners took the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896, 5-1, with Hibs managed by Pat Fenlon.
Hibernian sold John McGinn in August 2018 to which club?
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Aston Villa. McGinn joined Aston Villa, then in the Championship. Celtic had made bids for him that summer.
On New Year's Day 1973, Hibs won 7–0 away from home in a league match. Which club did they beat?
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Heart of Midlothian. Hibs won 7–0 away on 1 January 1973, a result Hibs fans still celebrate.
Under John Collins, Hibs won the 2006–07 Scottish League Cup with a 5–1 win in the final. Who did they beat?
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Kilmarnock. Hibs beat Kilmarnock 5–1 at Hampden in March 2007. Abdessalam Benjelloun and Steven Fletcher both scored twice.
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