The Scotsman

Hibernian

Glorious revolution

- Stevie Sideburns

Most promoted teams would regard staying in the higher league as the priority. While Hibs had loftier aspiration­s than survival, to have gone into the penultimat­e match of the season with an opportunit­y to finish second was a momentous achievemen­t. That we did so playing such exciting football right through the campaign has further strengthen­ed the bond between the club and support, and the revolution started on the day Leeann Dempster walked through the door has completely transforme­d Hibernian.

The final match encapsulat­ed the wonderful qualities (and occasional flaws) of this side. Few teams could lift themselves from 5-3 down having had a 3-0 lead, but Neil’s Lennon’s team doesn’t give up and gave us a finale to remember.

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