Ukrainian children get game invite

DOZENS of Ukrainian orphans who were brought to the safety of Scotland by a charity set up by Hibs supporters will be welcomed as guests of honour at Easter Road this weekend.

Some 50 children who were rescued by Dnipro Kids from the war-torn country will be welcomed by thousands tomorrow as they visit Hibernian’s stadium for the first time to see them kick off against St Johnstone.

Steven Carr, chairman of the Edinburgh-based charity, said: “It’ll be a special day. They’ll be guests of honour.

“They’re going to the football club where this all started – I’ve talked about Hibs to them for many, many years as we’ve been going out and doing the things we do,” said the 56-year-old.

“It’s a big thing for them and its a huge thing for the supporters to be able to welcome them to the football club.”

“This is really about the supporters to say this is what you’ve done and it’s thanks to you, that these kids are all safe,” he said.

“Its a welcome from the supporters and a thank you to everybody that’s helped us.”

The charity was set up by Hibs supporters after a tie with Dnipro in 2005.