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Flag day for Hibs as they look to Swedish journey



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HIBS have been presented with a Saltire to take with them on their travels in Europe.
Edinburgh-based MEP Alyn Smith made the presentation to the club ahead of their InterToto cup second-leg clash with high-flying Swedish team IF Elfsborg.

The gift is part of a wider set of presentations that will see Mr Smith celebrate the qualification of all five Scottish league teams for European cup competitions.

Mr Smith said: "We Scots are well liked in Europe, and it is great to see such Scottish success in Europe.

"This presentation comes as much to remind ourselves that although the national side may not have participated in the European Championships this year, there are still plenty of quality Scottish teams to be showcased in Europe.

"It is a fantastic achievement to be participating at the top level of European Football, especially when qualification places were so hotly-contested in the league.

"I look forward to watching the games ahead, and I am sure Hibernian FC, like all Scottish teams who qualified, will do a sterling job in representing our nation on a big stage."





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  • Last Updated: 07 July 2008 10:07 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Hibernian FC
 
1

Neutral Observer,

07/07/2008 11:06:10
Can we flag up now that Hibs are only going to play one game in Europe this season?
2

Hibby Heapy,

07/07/2008 12:10:44
We were gash yesteday' simple as that! You have to ask whey we are entering such a competiton at this point of the year when all we do is tarnish our proud european history, not to mention damage Scotland European co-efficent.

We should leave well alone.
3

the west end general,

Robbos 07/07/2008 12:30:11
maybe their fans will fly it at Tynie instead of copying their bhig brothers green,white and gold flags.
4

linlithgowhibbie,

Sunny Lithgy 07/07/2008 12:50:37
Hey No.3 I'm not biting.
5

linlithgowhibbie,

07/07/2008 12:51:25
On second thoughts,,,,,, nah your still not worth it !!!
6

Dinnae Call Me Names,

Edinburgh 07/07/2008 12:54:05
#3
Celtic were established by stealing (typical weedgie thing even way back then!!) the Hibs players, so that makes us the BIG Brothers.
You can also stick your inferred bigotry remarks where the sun dont shine.
7

The Genuine Mario Antoinette,

07/07/2008 12:54:50
Note to Ed :-

Remove everything from "Mr Smith Said..." as it just sounds silly now
8

the west end general,

07/07/2008 13:08:13
#6 inferred? straight question - do Hibs fans take these flags to Tynie?
9

Jambo Number 1,

07/07/2008 13:15:12
"travels in Europe" lol

Surely "trip to Europe"

Would be more appropriate?
10

jamtart,

Beechboro Western Australia 07/07/2008 14:14:56
To coin a hobo phrase


ma sides are splitin

and another

tic tock tic tock

ha ha ha

GIRUY


Mon the JT'S


bye bye mixu

you utter pouch


the intertattie cup

oot in the first round


Scotland's shame


away back and sniff some mare glue you utter numpties
11

Jam Tarts 1874,

On the Rebound 07/07/2008 15:09:52
So, this saltire flag will be in mint condition for another 107 years of pain.

I don't think that Alyn Smith actually understands how clubs "qualify" for the inter-tattie.
12

The Genuine Mario Antoinette,

07/07/2008 15:17:06
11 I think you have a very good point indeed.

You dont know whether to laugh or cry really.

First this plonker comes out with a statement like that , then Hibs Crash the day before but it's still printed.

 

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