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Hibernian at end last season, many’people scottish football circles thought that hibs were going tearn ook out now as approach 1980, nd Edinburgh men wrong end premier league. eddie turnbulls nine year reign easter road has yielded many fine players he has proved that do not have buy big survive with best recently, course, enterprise hibs chairman tom hart has brought george best easter road as well as thousands more spectators. . .·, yy although things might not as league cup seasori 72/73, roday sees visit bernian, •1 fruitful as hibs fans would when they defeated celtic 2-1 it should un entertaining day have hoped this season, hampden hibs best period came fans with george best hope- club has proud story founded fully hibs line up 1875 [rish catholic emigres, the fact that george best has they have won league champion- brought fans back game, i suppose, speaks itself, ship four times 1903, 1948, 9 thesefenscomebacktometches 1951,and 1952 thescottish cup . regularly,thenvoumustelesshis ,.· waswonin18b7and1902.although signing as success, however, – . it seventy-seven years since they have exerr our own personality todays match let hibs worry won cup, they came close last about us rather than us worry about – season, taking rangers three – george best- games their last major success was hibs are going through bad spell et moment, nevertheless it hard physical match, they all out prove that they are not one man band, so . players like ally macluod jackie mcnamara need eyeful watching. as this last match year, it apt time look back last twelve .. months, . in this time, have reached tous league cup finnis losing ta both rangers dundee united, also reached semi-finals scottish cup, losing todays opponents hibernian thatdsywedidnotplaywilianddidn’tdeservatogethroughtothefinal . we finished 4th league thus once again qualified european tournament . it was impresslve record that was probably envy lots clubs, honest, was disappointed because pittdrie, have bigger ambitions than that we want wintrophinsandthelangua,andbunumberone it isimportantthateveryoneat pittodrie so ambitious because were satisfied with our present achievements complacency mediacracy would sit in. in year gone by, have also seen more international honours that ever before . coming pittodrie players, bobby clark, stuert kennedy, willia miller foli scottish squad in under-21′s, vue have heti alex mcleish, gordon strachan, steve archibald, john gardiner jim lekihton at youth level, neii simpson, andy dornan john hewitt have all been capped regularly. even schoolboy level, aberdeen have been well represented internationals ‘s’ forms alan lyons, nieali cooper brian gunn it has been rnagnificant achieve- ment, has set stenderd years ahead. so as can see, there has been plenty admire appreciate year gone by, p’· believe

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in 50s when they had what generiilly considered as finest- . ever club attack Scottish football the ‘famous five smith, –.·: johnstone, reilly, turnbull … ormond. Hibernian have also won dry- brough cup twice 1972 1973 o they have said big as well with i, several players going £100,000- plus deals, invomnq marineho, croplev, stein, blackley, brownlie ~. more recently des bremner. the present hfbs squad includes ·, ….. goalkeeper jirn mcarthur, signed from from cowdenbeath preferred glen livet ,, harp lager first choice he ably backed up . e×-youth internationalist ally mcewans brazil arthur duncan, hibs, monco wuisav £4 49 export longest serving international ex- claymore rothmans celt jackie mcnamara, george whisky king size 20′s stewart, young craig paterson, make up rest defence wh horse roses jars 3lbs white gordon rae, cultured ralph cal lachen signed from new- grants castle, skilful ally mcleod standfast .49 “i’”"^* “” d· usually make up midfield in , attackhibschoosefrombest, . … cassonsgin 70ci oualitystreet 2.5k . aberdeen born bobby hutchison, unionmantonyhiggins,aston adkaar twiglets cin. villa signing joe ward young- – ster colin campbell jacky mcnamara missac ananiov cheeselets ctn. simmers bacardi_ £4-99 shorteread 150g watsons rum y¡ng benito robertsons sherries wholefruit varieties 70cì drinks 2l the directors, managernent, martimi staffendplayers,.wish . .. 4varieties 76ci £1·45 cocaco’^ ‘= 49p everyone happy festive “hcw nes ade 26nz season very -, oven ready prosperous new year rbena lie o we regrei that are urheble nolude up-to-elate statistics or league tables owing . pr.nters holidays during festive season

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i den memory lane scottish cup final 1947 ¯- –¯ ¯¯¯¯¯¯ l aberdeen’s first success scottish cup came 194¯/ when they scored 19 goals seven games including 3rd round replay. on their way fi nel against hibs dons beat partick, ayr. morton, dundee, arbroath semi-final stan williams scored both aberdeen goals against gayfield park side dens week later . it was hampden final against hibs. owing injury received semi, veteran full back willie cooper .. was snissing from dons une-up pat mckenna moved right-back, .. george taylor was pulled back which left left-half position vacant. willie waddell came only his second appearance competition. referee day was robby calder who later went become . .- country’s rnost respected scout : – aberdeen: johnstone, mckenna, taylor; mclaughlin, dunlop, waddell; harris, hamilton, williams, baird, mccall .. hibernian: kerr, goven, shaw howie, aird, kean; smith, finnegan, • cuthbertson,turnbull ormond aberdeen’sistges/and equaliser,scored by george hamilton hibs centre cuthbertson gave match sensational start when l first riinute he took advantage mixup between taylor johnstorie put edinburgh men ahead this was cruel blow pillodrie “r¯l••, hopes all credit due them way they fought back. – george hamilton equalised as aberdeen clawed their way back into garne was left springbok stan williams who had scored goals competition, produce something special, williams carne along touch line right with Archie baird waiting middle, will larns proceeded draw keeper kerr from his ine fool everyone slipping ball between kerr his near post the ball ended up far cot ner net surprise hibs rearguard great goal, worthy winning cup. it was personal tragedy willie cooper although aberdeen did get . special permission get another medal him after great reception their return joint station the dons held their reception caledonian many thousands turned out, despite torrential rain as bus made its way through guild street, marshal street onto union street to mark victory, aberdeen journals issued booklet entitled -. ‘tragedy triumph it was fitting titie. hibs defender dave shaw went join aberdeen as player, trainer eventually manager from 1955-59 cuthbertson, hibernian scorer went manage employment exchange aberdeen eddie turnbull was appointed manager dans 1966, succeeding tommy •c r.my, earson went win cup 1970 second attempt. aberdeen’s winning goal,scored by stan williams photographs courtesy aberdeen journal ltd

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3noÞit3 klmin a hibs drew 18 their 36 premier league matches 1976-77_ 1 ch tish side won scottish cup while playing willie bogan hibs gained his tirst scottish cap wartime inter wh national england hampden 14th apr(i, 1945 after only 50 were fast provincial side win league championship? seconds he was carried off injured he never played scotfand again· 3 who was scotland’s team manager before willie ormand? the record attendance scottish league match, outside glasgow, 4 which scottish leesue club went defunct ¯n 19667 65,840 hibs hearts dlvision match 2nd january, 1950· 5 swhic ng ann tleague club reached quarter finals hibernian full-back j main, scottish internationalist, died intemet 6 which et injuries sustained during friendly match agaínst partick thistte uds were relegated inst season premier league? chrisimas day, 1909· 7 which side beat argentine last years world cup finals? in 1955-56 hibs were first british club play european cup 8 which side are holders european cup winners cup? when they reached semi-final, losing stade de rheims 9 which side did hibs buy joe ward frorn? the longest first class match in scotland was serri-fical scottish 10 name two senior clubs who come from falkirk? cup hampden park, 29th march, 1947, between hibernian mother- answers quir bottom page well, it lasted hours 22 minutes the teams were level 1-1 after 90 ,, minutes and, with no further scoring after 30 minutes extra time, we icome back geor e teams, accordance with rules day played until goa was scored this instance hibs who won 2-1 today, ad being we(i, we welcome ack, thhe ln ehniaabl talen ofa orge . arice p1ttodrie was manchester united that memorable triendly, back 1972, monday, october 23rd which dans won 5-2. george was over to years with manchest, er united since has been with .. . . dunstable, stockport county, cork y. celtic, los angelos aztecs fulham before nioving his present club hibs, ¿ ourÏng tilat ifme george has been capp- i-; ed northern freland 37 occasions . -, iderit (Ïy ayet againhst cotlanad areuropean england player , riibs attack durini last game pittodrie the dom went win 0 ‘o ¥’pde¯l ·”vi a.talpoq aunco¿ ‘-y-doweta¡,t,y ·ad!a jae3 -saussy

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teddy scott’s pittodrie review front runners for first half oi season, our . reserveshavedoneverywell,and ifull atc·ner y: although had sticky start – things sorted themselves out. ourbiggestdisappointmentwasour aus · midfield early exit from second eleven . immilul cup when dundee united beat us it ritile-a-,· young john hewitt made his first tannadice team debut against st mirren on credit side, are all accounts he did very well .- back four ‘ final last seasons league cup john not best workers as c.alc.i..irr . arestillwaitingtoplay celtic ground staftboy,butwhen it |iml iii reserves this seasons league cup cornes playing he doesn’t let .il lin iiis – if get over this hurdle, anyone down illitrial- should have good chance win· one young player who has done – ning trophy. very well us this season neil keeper we are sitting second top burke “keep it up burkie” y,4 reserve league, although hud – set-back against leaders st the baby our team neale mirren, when last goals cooper has not had bad game so substitutes nil wehaveanoutstandingfixture far, andforonesoyoung,beshows :hum,wim·l play against kilmarnock lot ci ass. pi ttodrie win here would put michael robertson, another 16 us back top again- year old has played well this season has been good one so short time he has been with us. far, as representative honours the goal scoring tests et derek our players, have had willie hamilton recent weeks has millar, bobby clark created lot interest among international squad, john gardiner, supporters it has also given him alec mcleish, gordon strachan chance first team. steve archibald Ín under- lets hope 1980 see us picking 21 squad· up league points, winning our best team land andy dornen, neil simpson eup games. john hewitt, represented scotland professional youth level. we pittodrie are delighted have these players gaining honours

Hibs beat Hearts 2-1

This is an 20-page wide size programme issued by Inde Coope Scotland Ltd for a Three Day Soccer Tournament played at Tynecastle and Easter Road in the 1980′s. It was the Skol Festival Trophy. The teams taking part were Coventry City, Hearts, Hibs and Manchester City. The managers of the teams at that time were Gordon Milne,Willie Ormond, Eddie Turnbull and Malcolm Allison respectively The programme is in very good condition with no writing.

Hibs beat Hearts 2-1

This is an 20-page wide size programme issued by Inde Coope Scotland Ltd for a Three Day Soccer Tournament played at Tynecastle and Easter Road in the 1980′s. It was the Skol Festival Trophy. The teams taking part were Coventry City, Hearts, Hibs and Manchester City. The managers of the teams at that time were Gordon Milne,Willie Ormond, Eddie Turnbull and Malcolm Allison respectively The programme is in very good condition with no writing.

Hibs beat Hearts 2-1

This is an 20-page wide size programme issued by Inde Coope Scotland Ltd for a Three Day Soccer Tournament played at Tynecastle and Easter Road in the 1980′s. It was the Skol Festival Trophy. The teams taking part were Coventry City, Hearts, Hibs and Manchester City. The managers of the teams at that time were Gordon Milne,Willie Ormond, Eddie Turnbull and Malcolm Allison respectively The programme is in very good condition with no writing.

Replayed Mon 28 May 1979

Hibernian 2 Rangers 3

Hibernian (4-1) Celtic

Hibs

• Duncan
• Higgins(x2)
• Carroll

Celtic

• Glavin

Hibs Goal a Tait O.G.

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GREAT START FOR AYR-
Ayr United seemed to he poised for a highly successful season on the evidence of
their first three results. A 2-I defeat here kept them within striking distance of Hihs
in the Anglo Scottish Cup and they followed an away draw against Partick Thistle
with an exciting home victory over Celtic.
Big Walker McCall scored twice to floor the champions and Ayr were off to a
filler. However, Hibs qualified in the Anglo event and Ayr’s fortunes began to
change.
They had terrible trouble in eliminating Queen’s Park in the League Cup. After
winning the home leg through a Gordon Cramond goal. Ayr were beaten at
Hampden where the amateurs won l·0.
‘There was deadlock in extra time and United showed the necessary nerve to
qualify on a 4-2 penalty count.
In the meantime. they had lost to St Mirren in the championship and further
defeats followed from Aberdeen, Motherwell, Rangers and Dundee United. And
Ayr did not manage to score a single goal in these matches.
So it is no great surprise that manager Alex Stuart has tried as Variety of switches
in an effort to produce a more formidable formation. He has used 15 players in the
last two League games and will probably go for a different line·up today following
two home defeats. since United beat Forfar 2-1 in the league Cup in midweek.
Since the previous games with Hibs at the start of the season. Ayr have changed
their full hacks. Brian Rodman and Willie Kelly alternating with Joe Filippi. the
versatile defender who can play anywhere at the back, and veteran John Murphy.
who has been on the Ayr payroll for 14 years. _
Ricky Fleming and Alex McAnespie are still together in the middle of thc defence
with ex—Celt Robert Hannah demonstrating his drive and determination in
midfield.
Jim McSherry, who moved from Kilmarnock to his present club; and the fair-
haired Cromond are the others normally found in this department.
The tall McCall is Ayr’s top scorer for the season with three goals, having enjoyed
a magnificent run at the beginning of the year. He has prove to be a bargain buy
from Aberdeen.
Danny Masterton. a quiet·spoken young man from Muirkirk Juniors, forms a
troublesome duo with McCall but his best day was against Partick when he
collected both goals. _
Bobby Tait. yet another six·foot-tall player, could be in the side. having been in
the team twice in the past three weeks.
And lastly there`s goalkeeper Hugh Sproat, who was unfit a fortnight ago. and
missed his first match of the season.

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TOUR GAMES
Aug. 4 Deveronvale ………… (A) 6-0 Macleod 3. Bremner 2. Scott.
Aug. 6 Inverness Thistle ……,. (A) 3-2 MacLeod, Bremner. Stewart.
Aug. 8 Elgin City ………….. (A) 7-0 Scott 2. Bremner, Duncan, Carroll.
Paterson. Smith.
ANGLO-SCOTTISH CUP
Aug. I0 Ayr United …………. (IH) 2-1 Smith. Scott.
Aug. 22 Ayr United …………. (A) 2-2 Bremner, Smith.
Sept. 14 Blackburn Rovers ……. (H) 2-1 McKay, Macleod.
Sept. 28 Blackburn Rovers …….. (A) 1-0 Higgins.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Aug. 13 Motherwell. .,,…….. (H) 0-0
Aug. 20 Rangers …………… (A) 2-0 Rae. Bremner.
Aug. 27 Clydebank …………. (H) 2-0 Scott, Brazil.
Sept. I0 Dundee United ……… (A) 0-2
Sept. I7 Partick Thistle ………. (A) 0-1
Sept. 24 St Mirren ………….. (H) 20 Higgins, Macleod.
Oct. I Celtic …………….. (A) 1-3 McKay.
LEAGUE CUP
Aug. 17 Queen of South ……… (H) 1-2 Macleod.
Aug. 24 Queen of South ……… (A) 0-0
OTHER MATCHES
Sept. 6 Newcastle United …….. (H) 3-0 Macleod 2. Higgins.
EAST OF SCOTLAND SHIELD
Oct. 5 Meadowbank Thistle ….. (H) 4-1 Macleod 2. Higgins, Duncan.
FIXTURES
Oct. is ABERDEEN ……. (A) Feb. 4 CELTIC ……….. (A)
Oct. 22 MOTHERWELL . . . · (A) Fcb. 11 AYR UNITED …… (H)
Oct. 29 RANGERS …….. (H) Feb. 25 ABERDEEN ……. (A)
Nov. 5 CLYDEBANK …… (A) Mar. 4 MOTHERWELL …. (A) .
Nov. 12 DUNDEE UNITED . . (H) Mar. 11 RANGERS …….. (H)
Nov. I9 PARTICK THISTLE . (H) Mar. 18 CLYDEBANK …… (A)
Nov. 26 ST MIRREN ……. (A) Ma:. 25 DUNDEE UNITED . . (H)
Dec. 3 CELTIC ……….. (H) Apr. 1 PARTICK THISTLE . (H)
Dec. 10 AYR UNITED …… (A) Apr. 8 ST MIRREN ……. (A)
Dec. 17 ABERDEEN ……. (H) Apr. 15 CELTIC …….. . . . (H) `
Dcc. 24 MOTHERWELL …. (H) Apr. 22 AYR UNITED …… (A)
Dec. 3 CELTIC………. Apr. 29 ABERDEEN ……. (H)
Jan. 2 CLYDEBANK (H)
Jan. 7 DUNDEE UNITED. ANGLO SCOTTISH CUP
Jan. 14 PARTICK THISTLE . (A) Oct. 19 BRISTOL CITY …… (H)
Jan. 21 ST MIRREN ……. (H) Nov. 1 or 2 BRISTOL CITY …… (A)

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Any team trailing Celtic by three goals would seem to have little hope of
obtaining a suitable result but Hibs nearly snatched a point last week in an exciting
finish to the Reserve League game here.

We went down 3-2 in the end but it
was a really good contest played at at
terrific pace and l must praise the
Young lads for their industry and non
Stop effort
Defensive slackness was partly
responsible for Hibs falling three behind
but_a neatly worked goal put us back in
business. Willie Murray gathered a Pass
from John Brownley, cut in from the
wing to beat the goalkeeper with his slip into the middle for willie paterson to tap it home
Celtic tried to play us offside before
the second goal but Brownlie took a
return pass fom Paterson to go in and
score.

There were several near misses in the goalmouth and Hibs just couldn’t make it. Earlier on, though, with. the score at 3-1- I felt we had a valid goal dis-allowed. Pat Carroll smashed a beauty into the net from a free kick and the referee orders a retake That was an extremely tough break for the team. John Mtalholland had an excellent game and this boy has a bright future if he dedicates himself to football. SFA coach Andy Roxburgh watched the match to check on talent for the Under·18 youth team and l’m sure he was surprised to line so many eligible lads in Hibs team. Celtic paid transfer fees for four players in their side – Baines, Lynch,Doyle and Dowie — so Hibs fared promisingly against such experienced opposition. ln the previous week, St Mirren hit us with a 10-second goal and another on the stroke of hall time and we neverlooked like pulling back

Sept. 28 Blackburn Rovers …….. (A) 1-0 Higgins.

Eddie Turnsbulls Page

There wasn’t much between Hibs and Celtic on
Saturday when the championship was decided by a
single goal and the Parkhead men knew they had
been in a game at the finish.
Hibs showed a lot of determination and effort
and young Brazil would learn a great deal from
taking part in such an important match.
He had a most competent game and proved that
his ability will allow him to operate in midfield or
in the middle of the defence.
Now we are three fixtures away from completing
the League schedule and l’m setting target of five
points so that we can wind up wit an average of
one point per match.
Such a figure sh0uldn’t be beyond us with two of
the games at Easter Road and it would be
encouraging to finish on a winning note.
Ayr United. tonight’s opponents. seemed to be in
dire trouble just a matter of weeks ago but they
staged a remarkable and praiseworthy recovery to
hold their place in the Premier League.
lt’s true they were well beaten at lbrox on Satur-
day but injuries have taken their toll lately and Ayr
gained the required results when it mattered..

Arbroath vs Hibernian (1-1)

Hibs score through Blackley

Hibs went onto to lose the replay 2-1 at Easter Road

Osters Vaxjo 4 – 1 Hibernian

Bobby Smith gets hibs goal

Hibs Score through Paterson

Eddie Turnsbulls Page

Hibs last three matches have enabled us to gain a
two-goal lead over our Swedish opponents in liurope
and to collect three away points in the Premier
League. and 1 would say that represents reasonable
progress.
It is true that against Oesters we might have
scored more goals on pressure but they were pushed
back into their own penalty area and defended
stoutly. However. I am not dissatisfied with the first-
leg lead and it will take three to beat us.
Last Saturday’s win at Ayr was hard earned in a
game of three penalties. United were given two spot
kicks and Mike McDonald saved the second one at
an important stage of the game.
This was a clour. fighting performance. with l-libs
taking a powerful grip in the final 15 minutes.
It was the same type of contest at Kilmarnock
with more concentration on endeavour than skill. ln
the end. a draw was quite fair.
So the first lap in the League programme will be
completed this afternoon with the derby game
against Hearts. I saw them on Monday and rated
them unfortunate to lose to Celtic.
At least. both teams are sure to go forward today
in search of goals and that should mean better
entertainment or the fans.

Goals

• Blackley
• Brownlie pen

Eddie Turnbull’s page

After what is best described as a frustrating
afternoon against Partick Thistle here on Saturday,
l am confident that spectators will see a much more
open game tonight.
Over the years, we have grown accustomed to
foreign teams playing defensively away lmm home
but I don`t think Oesters will fall into that category.
Like ourselves. the Swedes believe in attacking
football and that must he good for the game.
Chairman Tom Hart and I watched Oesters lose
4-3 to Djurgaardens in Stockholm a few weeks ago
and the scoreline alone is enough to convince anyone
that it was an exciting game with no thought given to
negative tactics.
l haven`t seen many more attack-minded sides for
a long time and Oesters will prove first-class entertainment when they are going forward.
Hibs fans haven’t had many goals to cheer in the
League and, for their sake as well as our own, it
would he refreshing to establish a worthwhile lead
for our trip to Vaxjo in a fortnight.
lt is almost the end of the season in Sweden and
Oesters have one game left after drawing 2-2 at
home with Elfsborg on Sunday. They seem sure to
finish third in the table which indicates the task in
store for us tonight.

TEAMS

Rangers score through Parlane, Hibs equalise through Bobby Smith

Brownlie scores for hibs

Wed 17 Sep 1975

Hibernian 1 Liverpool 0

19219

Liverpool went on to win the competition.

Harper x 2 and Duncan

Hibs’ biggest aggregate defeat in European competition.

Hibs’ biggest win in Europe in one leg and on aggregate.

Home 9–1

Away 3–2

Agg. 12–3

Hibs’ biggest win in Europe on aggregate.

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Managers Room

My first duty today is to wish everyone here a happy 1974 and; to hope that more teams put the emphasis on attacking football this year. That is the only way to entice people to support the game and Hibs will be doing their bit in this direction. We showed the way in our last home game against Morton. The team produced fascinating football in the mud and rain and thrilled the fans judging from the reception given to the players at the end of the game. Morton helped to make it a spectacle by deciding on a
positive approach when they might have been tempted to pack their goal area. Anyhow, that is past and we should have loads of entertainment this afternoon since Hearts have made an impact this season by concentrating on attack. They proved their ability in the first League meeting with Hibs by scoring four goals and I certainly don’t want that to happen again. My players are out for revenge, naturally, but they seek the two points to keep in close pursuit of Celtic, for the eventual destination of the championship could hinge on the results over the New Year period. This is a vital game for both Hibs and Hearts and the winners should make headway in the League competition. I hope and believe that Hibs will win but it is important, too, that the Edinburgh teams produce a display that encourages the fans to keep coming back.

0 – 0

Leeds win 4-5 on pens

Found this under the carpet…still an interesting read

10 YEARS AGO

Wednesday, October 24,1973. Leeds United v. Hibernian. U.E.F.A. Cup.
Result (0-0).
Leeds United — Harvey; Madeley, Cherry; Bremner, Ellam, Yorath;
Lorimer, Clarke, Jones, Bates, F. Gray. Subs. Jordan, O’Neill, Mann,
Davey, Shaw.
Hibs – McArthur; Bremner, Schaedler; Stanton, Black, Blackley;
Smith, Higgins, Gordon, Cropley, Duncan. Subs. Edwards, Hazel,
O’Rourke, Munro, Robertson.
Hibs won a lot of admirers with their display against Leeds United in the
first leg of their U.E.F.A. Cup tie at Elland Road. Their plan to attack the
English League leaders raised quite a few eyebrows among the media
representatives and Jimmy Hill had nothing but praise for the Scots display.
Changed days indeed!
Leeds, with four Scots on the park, and one on the bench, were hot
favourites and the crowd at the start was around the 25,000 plus mark.
Using two wingers — Bobby Smith and Arthur Duncan — Hibs exploited
the lack of mobility in the Leeds full-backs, and were unlucky not to gain a
winning lead. Their best chance came in the last minute when Arthur
Duncan, for the umpteenth time sped past Madeley, and crossed into the
middle. Alan Gordon dummied the ball and Tony Higgins, with the goal at
his mercy, huudod over when it appeared easier to score.
The big man made amends throughout the 90 minutes by his whole-
hearted display which left Leads skipper Billy Bremner a clear second best
in their tussles.
In the second-half Leeds brought on Joe Jordan and their young winger
O’Neill to provide a service for the new Scotland leader, but the Hibs
defence held firm and kept taking the game to Leeds.
The large Hibs support were a credit to the club and Scotland.
By RIKKI RAGINIA and RICHARD F. WHITE

from Hibernian 0 – 0 Celtic (October 26th, 1983)

For the second successive season the Final was a Hibernian-Celtic affair. This time though it was a much poorer game as Hibernian retained the trophy in front of 49,204 thanks to the only goal of the game from Alan Gordon in extra time.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF DRY8R0UGH & CO. LTD.
ROSS GIBBONS
In a year of celebration of a hundred years of Scottish football a tournament in only its third year seems very young indeed
Therefore it is a source of great pleasure to myself and everyone ml Drybroughs that in this very short tune the Dtybrough Cup should so convincingly have established itself as a thrilling curtain raiser to the season to come—* season which we all hope will see Scotland Qualify for the World Cup and go on to great things in Munich.
That It has become a firm favorite so quickly is entirely due to the skill and competitive spirit of the great learns who have participated in the two tournaments so tar and the line up this year promises that 1973 will be equally exerting, with another great Hampden Final afternoon.
This tournament is only one of the activities of Scottish football wit/i which we have been associated in the past three years, and elsewhere in this programme you will find reference to the other tournaments we sponsor—the Drybrough Junior Trophy and the Drybrough Brewery Highland Cup both of which this year again provided exciting matches throughout the country and contribute also to the well-being of the game in Scotland.
Today however it’s the big clubs’ day. I hope there will be plenty ol goals and may the best team win \
Message from Mr. W. Lindsay

PRESIDENT. SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

As It* newly elected President of the Scottish Football League I would like to take this opportunity to send greetings to all football fans and to pledge my Presidency to devoting myself 10 seek all possible ways ol providing what the pundits call “brighter football’. I do so in the belief that the game has perhaps become too technical and the sport overshadowed by a desire to win at all costs, irrespective sometimes of the desires of the spectator.
I believe our sponsors today agree with me hence the qualification in this Competition being the number of goals scored in the previous season. Surely (he object of the game must be 10 score goals, and to do so deserve* reward
Sponsorship however can be a double-edged sword and the League have indeed been fortunate in finding sponsors who allow it 10 organise the competition without interference This leads to the perfect relationship between sponsors and the sponsored. We the legislators in football am being given an opportunity to provide “brighter football” with freedom from financial worry. We mutt not (ail. and the dubs Involved today carry a pleasant burden iu ensure that we do not. I feel confident that today’s final will not. indeed must not. let football down, and will convey the thanks of all of us to Drybroughs by making this a final to be remembered with the accent on attacking football and impeccable sportsmanship on the held-
I appeal also to fans to play their part and 10 accept victory or defeat for their favorites in a true spirit ol sportsmanship, and I wish them everywhere a truly enjoyable season to come

Celtic Pen Pictures

ALISTAIR HUNTER (Goalkeeper)
A £36,000 signing from Kilmarnock last season. Humor has gone a long way towards solving a problem which has dogged Celtic since the retire! of Ron Simpson Called into the international squad lot the Home Setes. he had a stand-out game at Wembley.
DANNY McGRAIN (Full-back) Truly emerged last season n« a Parkhead regular and was rewarded at International level. Fast on the bruuk o fid in recovery.
DAVIE HAY (Full-back/midfield) Fast ‘ • ■ immg a Celtic and Scotland legend due to his adaptability and like Hunter wis a Great SCOT at Wembley in May. A tremendous steadying influence on his defence.
PAT McCLUSKEY (Midflolrl) Yr-t another Celtic ‘Gabe’ who has successfully made the transition to first team football. Pat could establish himself as a first team regular thrj season.
STEVE MURRAY (Midfiald) A great deal of focus will be on (his £50,000 buy from Aberdeen but it beams certain his busy style will hlnnd into the side and lift performances even further Once with Dundee, the Dumbarton boy looks ready to have one of his best ever seasons
GEORGE CONNELLY (Centre back) The quiet man of Parkhead who has found himself the centre- of controversy of late. Unfortunately rulod out of recent internationals, this splendid defenceman Is sure to emerge aft the keystone of the changing Celtic formation.
BILLY McNEILL (Centre back)
Now entering his 16th year with tho club Billy appears to be as durable as ever and ready to lead the side to a handful of new triumphs. “Billy can’t go on for ever”, if has been said. Recent form soys otherwise I
JIM BROGAN (Full back, mid-field) A tower of strength in defence Jim has earned international recognition through his no-nonsense approach.
KENNY DALGLISH (Forward)
With the way-going of Lou Macari, Kenny has taken over the high scoring act and this has led to international recognition. Is capable of snapping most chances in front of goal and looks an odds-on bet tor a high tally again this term.
BOBBY LENNOX (Forward)
Joined the club 12 years ago and n has been hinted he is a veteran. But twn goals in a pre-season game in lieland proved he is just as effective as ever and this suggests he will he as valuable as ever m the coming league and cup campa-gns.
HARRY HOOD (Forward) Like others in the Parkhead pool. Harry is called upon on specific occasions and hit clevor ball-work and shooting seems to pay of at just the right time. A player of quality who can slot into innumerable permutations.
TOM CALLAGHAN (Midfield) The long striding Fifer is usually given the risk of attacking tight defences with powerful runs and the openings are created by his hard work. Has proved to be n terrific purchase from Dunfermline
ANDY LYNCH (Winger) A
E3S.000 buy from Hearts last season. Andy impressed in the Pre-season games in Ireland. Fast strong and dlroct. he should prove a groat asset to the Celtic pool.
BRIAN McLAUGHLIN (Winger)
Having been carefully nursed over the past twn seasons, the vast potential of this eighteen year old now seems certain of being realised this term

At Easter Road, Hibernian and Rangers again contested a Final spot. 28,089 saw the holders edge through 2–1 after extra time.

Hibs went on to beat rangers in the final.

4-2 (Gordon (3),Duncan)

Hearts 0 Hibernian 7

January 1st, 1973, Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh.

attendance: 36,000

half time – 0-5

- the largest ever winning margin between the two teams in an competitive game

- One of the largest wins by an away team in the Scottish League’s history

- neither team has scored as many goals against each other since

Referee – Mr J.P.R. Gordon of Newport on Tay, who replaced W.Mullen who was ill

On New Year’s Day 1973 , Hibernian were sitting second in the old Scottish First Division, with only Jock Stein’s legendary Celtic team ahead of them. Hibs were an attractive footballing team, but still carried a physical presence. Hibs had already had landed two trophies that season, the Drybourgh Cup, in which they defeated Celtic, and more significantly, the League Cup, won the month previous to the game, with Celtic again the losers. Hibs manager Eddie Turnbull took his side to Tynecastle Park for the Edinburgh Derby full of confidence, and a Hibs win was expected, especially as Hearts had failed to beat Hibs in the previous 14 clashes. Hibs needed to win by six clear goals to go top of the league , as Celtic’s game against Rangers had been postponed due to large numbers of the Celtic team coming down with flu. However few in the packed stadium would have thought they could go one better and that they would witness one of Hibs’ finest ever victories…

You said it – 0-7 quotes

“Ironically on the telly that day was the film “Zorro”, I always remember thinking that it’s swish resembled a seven”

* Jimmy O’Rourke

“I got a lift to the game from Jimmy O’Rourke, and when he picked me up I jumped in, shook hands with him, said Happy New Year, and I asked him “So what do you think?”. Jimmy replied “I think it’s going to be one of these
1-2-3-4-5 cases, which of course it turned out to be”

* Alan Gordon

“One of the Hearts players had described us before the game as cowboys. I told the players to go out and show them that they weren’t cowboys, they were really class players”

* Eddie Turnbull

“I don’t think for one minute that the Hearts players were as up for the game as we were”

* Alex Cropley

“People ask me why I told the players to slacken off in the second half, but that wasn’t the case at all. I told them to carry on the way they had been playing, as Hearts would do exactly
the same to us if they had the chance”

* Eddie Turnbull

9 December 1972
Hibernian 2 – 1 Celtic Hampden Park, Glasgow
Stanton Goal 60′
O’Rourke Goal 66′
Dalglish Goal 77′

Attendance

• 71696

HIBERNIAN

Looking for their First League Cup Win.

JIM HERRIOT —Goalkeeper. After gaining two League caps while with Dunfermline, he moved to Birmingham where his consistent play earned him six full Scotland caps. Returned to Scotland after a short spell in South Africa to join Hibs.
JOHN BROWNLIE—Right-back. Has a brilliant future in the game at the age of 21. Scored a spectacular winner against Rangers in the semi-final to cap a superb game. Now cstablihcd in Tommy Dochertys World Cup squad. Watch his over-lapping runs!
ERIC SCHAEDLER—Left-half.
Bought from Stirling Albion three years ago for the modest lee of £10,000 he has been developed as an outstanding player by manager Eddie Turnbufl. One of the stuffiest backs in the game. Watch his speed in recovery.
PAT STANTON—Right-half
A brilliant leotballer with the right ingredients in his make-up for team skipper. Is the play-maker of the Hibs side, but is equally efficient In the back four as “sweeper.” Rghtly rcstored to Scotland’s World Cup squad.
JIM BLACK-—Centre-half A steady. predictable player, who has revelled in the all-round improvement of the standard of the Hibs play. Was an established player with Airdrie before he was transferred east for £30,000 three years ago.
JOHN BLACKLEY—Left-hal[ A rugged, stocky little player who has captained Scotland’s Undcr-23 team. Very much the modern “sweeper”. Is in his 7th year at Easter Road. Firm in ihc tackle and a good “reader” of the play.
ALEX EDWARDS—Ourside-righr.
Signed for the throw-away fee of £14,000 from Dunfermline, he has been developed as a mid-field player by Eddie Turithull. Has a superb understanding with Pat Stanton, Uses the ball thoughtfully. Set up the move that allowed Brownlte in for the winner against Rangers in the semi-linal.
JIMMY O‘ROURKE -Inside-right. A striker who has hit five hat-tricks this season. Hard-working little chap with a powerful dig in his right foot. Is the penalty kick expert of the team.
ALAN GORDON centre-forward.
Here is a real bargain buy. Cost only £12,000 from I)undee United. Scored the opening two goals in the Dry. brough (‘up final win over Celtic in August. l4rilliant in the air, sophisticated on the ground.
ALEX CROPLEY —lnside-kft. Born in Aldershot of Scottish parents, hc played for Scotland against Portugal and Belgium last season. Though slightly built he hits the ball hard, and uses it well. The long through pass is his spe.iality.
ARTHUR DUNCAN—Outside-left.
Pace-man of the attack. Joined Hibs from Partick Thistle for £35,000. Has hit some spectacular goals this season from either flank. Got the last gol of the eight scored in the Drybrough Cup final.
JOHN HAZEL —Excellent young cover player for the forward line. Played well in the Drybrough Cup final in August at inside-right, and has proved a profitable deputy to Alan Gordon.
THE Hibs forward-line of Alex Edwards, Jimmy O’Rourke. Alan
Gordon, Alex Croplcy and Arthur
Duncan puts its best feet forward in
this Easter Road bullet sequence during
a recent training spell.
With 30 goals scored on their way to
today’s League Cap final. 33 in the
League and 15 in Europe, Hibs have
little to learn in the old-fashioned art
of sticking the ball in the net.
In all games this season the fabulous five of Easter Road have scored 63 goals—Edwards (2), O’Rourke (22 Gordon (21), Cropley (3), Duncan (15 Statistics which should not make ii difficult to work out the three l’ront runners
But you MUST keep yoursell in shape, as (1w boys are doing above.
Though the present attack is not quite as famous yet as the SmithJohnstone – Reilly – Turnbull – Ormond
Iormnatiuii which won three championships 20 years ago. the modern line is every ht as dangerous, as teams like Spotting Lisbon, Ilesa, and others will conllrm.

ROUTE THEY TOOK TO HAMPDEN FINAL

Scctii’ri Two: Heal Queen’s Park (H) 4-2
Lost Aberdeen (a) (-4
Beat Queen of South (H) 3-0
Heat Aberdeen (s) 2.1
Heat Queen’s Park (a) 1-0
Beat Queen of South (a) 3-1
Sci,nd Round: Beat Dundee United (A) 5-2 Drew I)undce tJrntei () -O
Beat Rangers 1-0
Hampden)
Quarler-final Beat Airdrlc Beat Airdric
(A) 6-2
(H) 4-I
(mats scored: 30 Goals hist; 13

7-1
O’Rourke (3) – Player Profile Here
Duncan (2) – Player Profile Here
Cropley – Player Profile Here
Brownlie – Player Profile Here

Jimmy O’Rourke scored a hat-trick in the home leg.

Hibernian 2-1 Hearts

The derby before 7-0 and before the ’72 LC final

In 72-73 the four lower sides were again eliminated immediately but the competition was still a success – a total of 67,000 watched the opening round. The Final was scheduled for Hampden – probably in anticipation of an Old Firm clash – but it was an all-green affair as Celtic bested Aberdeen 3-2 in front of 40,000 at Parkhead in the semis while Hibs crushed a full-strength Rangers (nine of the Cup-Winners Cup winning team plus Colin Jackson and Andy Penman) 3-0 before a crowd of 27,111.

But the competition had powerful detractors. None more so than Jock Stein who made his view quite clear in the match programme for the Aberdeen game: “I am one of those who are not really enamoured of this kind of cup-tie football at this time of year.”

Those comments were made at a time when Celtic were a very successful club.

The Final was a thrilling affair where Celtic came back from two down at the interval to take the game to extra time before Hibs triumphed 5-3. While the attendance of 49,462 was nowhere near filling Hampden, it was a reasonable attendance for the first week of August.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF DRYBROUGH La CO. LTD.—

ROSS GIBBONS
The 1971 Drybrough Cup roijrr,arnc,,r — the first eve, sponsored evern ezcluswely for Scottish clubs — was such a resounding success that it was difficult to envisage ever again reaching the same standards of excitement and interest. Nevertheless, here we are a year later with, it anything, all the ingredients toe an even greate, and more memorable event
Where else other than in Scotland could so much soccer talent be gathered together in one coin petition? It is with the utmost pride $bat we at Drybroughs associate ourselves alongside the Scottish F’or,tbail League with this tremendous conflict. We are honoured too that the League have chosen to experiment with the off-side fw in the Dry brouh Cup. an experiment dire crly in line with the aims of our tournament, to make .coccer even more attractive and enjoyable. I wish all of you here today a great match arid, whet more can one say but, “may the best team win f’

Message from Mr J. R. Aitken PRESIDENT, SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Another season is almost with us end again the Drybrough Cup Competition supplies the aperitif. I trust the snappy nature of the tournament will prove an exciting and corn• patitivo pipe opener to an vritbjl season.
The teanle concerned qualified for places on their goal-scoring records, and it is to be hoped that this ability will be in ample evidence in the various games. and the fans rewarded by exhibitions of a high quality.
Throughout the series a variation on the offside rule will be tested and no doubt the several authorities whO recommend the experiment will watch the outcome wth interest. Briefly. it is proposed to extend the penalty area lines to the touch lines and the present offside rule will only apply between the respective goal lines and penBlty lines.
Finance and prolee,uriel football are nseparable and every avenue which provides additional money must be explored and suppur ted where itS benefits would be ri the best interests of the game.
The present tournament in its second year will again, I am sure, prove beneficial to the sponsors, the League clubs arid tlic fans.
On behalf of the Management Committee I wish it every success

Hibernian Pen Pictures

JIM HERRIOT (Goalkeeper) Returned to Scotland lest season after a spell in South Africa to make a considerable impression in the reshaped Hibs side- Herriot has had international experience and was a regular during Scotland’s last bid for a World Cup place.
JOHN BROWNLIE (Full back) Rated to be one of Tommy Docherty’s top discoveries for Scotland and at 20 years of age must have a brilliant future aheat Made his international dehut in Russia in Bobby Browns squad and later became an automatic choice,
BILLY McEWAN (Full back)
Another Easter Road youngster who has muved into First Division football with impact. Formerly a ground staff boy, he has been used in a variety of roles with success. Recruited from the junior club Pumpherston.
JOHN BLACKLEY (Wing half) An unyielding defender who has also moved into the international lime light. Captained the Under 23 side over a year ago and in the past season proved to be one of the strong men in the I-fibs line-up. Came to Easter Road in 1965 from the ace juvenile club Gsirduch.
JIM BLACK (Centre half) One of the club’s big money buys of recent times Made his name at Airdrie and was signed for a £30,000 fee. A regular in the side and blends perfectly alongside Ftleckley and Stanton .
PAT STANTON (Wing half) One of the country’s outstanding defence men. Skipper of the side. Stanton has picked up over 20 representative honours and looks set for many more. Capable of turning out in any role and is perhaps most effective pushing up with hit attack.
ERIC SCHAEDLER (Full back) Bought from Stirling Albion to’ £10,000 during the Willie McFarlane era at Easter Road, this player truly emaroed last season. Fast on the overlap, he fits perfectly into the set-up.
ALEX CROPLEY (Wing half, Winger) So often in the headlines before an injury ruled him out for
most of lest term. Another man in Tommy Docherty’s eye. he is also high on the fist of a number of English clubs.
ALEX EDWARDS (Wingar) Signed from Dunfermline for the bargain fee of £14,000. this fiery character is capable of winning games on his own. Known as ‘Micky. he packs quite a shot around goal and can also operate most effectively as a midfield man
JOHN HAMILTON (Midfield) A hard-working player who revels in being right in the middle of the action. Originally a winger. he was converted some time ago end while ha has not claimed a regular place, Is a handy fellow to have standing by.
JIMMY O’ROURKE (Inside forward) One of the longest serving players at Easter Road yet is still in his twenties! The penalty ace in the sida, he was among the goals last term and in common with most of his mates is adaptable, Generally regarded as a striker these days.
ALAN GORDON (Centre forward) A cultured player with a deceptively lazy style, but without question is one of the finest headers of the ball in the game today. A £12,000 buy from Dundee United, Gordon has proved to be one of Eddie Turnbull’s smartest purchases. An MA at Edinburgh University, Gordon Is now completing training to be an accountant.
JOHN HAZEL (Midfield) Another young man who occasionally comes into the side to underline the wealth of talent available. Appeared in the Cup Final side in an attacking role.
ARTHUR DUNCAN (Winger) Joined Hibs from Partick Thistle for £35,000. One of the fastest winqers around and in top Form is a real headache for defences. A qualified chiropodist.
BERTIE AULD (Inside forward) Known for the tremendous contribution he gave Celtic in the late ‘60s. Now in the veteran category. his experience is still invaluable and he was used as substitute in the Cup Final.

What the Players have to say

The pre-season battle for full fitness is over, Football is back with a bang and in the coming weeks the big chase for success and glory goals and points will be under way with a vengeance
But before the ‘bread and butter’, the Drybrough Cup has to be won. and this year this sponsored competition has been bigger and better than ear.
How do the players sum up football backed by big business? Does an aIl’ection start to the season appeal to them?
Vie gathered together a number of the men who have been involved this week and quizzed them on these points. Here they give their own viewpoints.
TOMMY McLEAN (Rangers)
“The game must get an extra-special edge if there in a cup to be won Up until now I have never taken part in sponsored football but I feel this is the best possible start to a season. Players would much rather play in a competition of this kind at home as against traveling long distances to take part in friendly games.”
HARRY HOOD (Celtic)
“The Cup provides the fans with what they really want at this time of year. It comes up with a quick result in contrast to the long slog in other cup tournaments, In addition it gives clubs a proper build-up for the hard games ahead and certainly gives us, the players, a chance to attain full fitness, It can be argued the game is being bogged down with competitions but lets face it, clubs would carry on anyway to get a string of games fixed before the League Cup’
DAVY WILSON (Dumbarton)
“Sponsorship is great for the game and it gives the smaller clubs a real boost The tournament comes at just the right time as people have been away from football for some time and they have a fresh appetite. As far as we at Dumbarton are concerned, the competition gives us a chance to get the feel of First Division football at a high level . . – and that can’t be bad I”
BOBBY CLARK (Aberdeen)
“The game can only benefit if money is put into it and used in a proper manner, At no time do we treat the tournament as a pre-season warm-up . . . it is the first real competition of the season and in time Im sure it will be acceptud as part of the programme for every year. The competition is a good idea in every way and with the top scoring sides from the two Leagues involved, the injection of less fancied aides always appeals As the Wetnay Cup in England proved, the smaller clubs can come oul on top.”
ALEC STUART (Montrose)
“This kind of set-up is the lifeblood of the game and I fool morn ideas of this kind must come along We would all like to think the experiment has been successful and that the promoters will be willing to continue In the future.”

Hibernian crushed a full-strength Rangers (nine of the Cup-Winners Cup winning team plus Colin Jackson and Andy Penman) 3–0 before a crowd of 27,111.

Attendance: 15980

Hibs scorers

• Jimmy O'Rouke
• Arthur Duncan

MANAGERS ROOM

We are two goals behind Falkirk after our midweek visit
to Palkirk, but the fans know how Hibs revel in such a situa-
tion, and I’m sure you’ll all be here on Wednesday week to
see the players have a go at pulling back the deficit.
The ball was too much in the air in the first half, but we
settled down in the second period and looked good without
gaining the goal we needed—and deserved.
Finally, Falkirk scored a second goal to secure what is
generally regarded as the minimum lead that any team wants
in a two-leg encounter.
Our return tie with Falkirk must be forgotten in the mean-
time since there are a couple of League games to be played
before September 22.
We got off to a flying start in the championship with thai
2-0 victory against Hearts. The goals came late, but they
can arrive in the last seconds as far as I’m concerned
because every game lasts 90 minutes.
It’s pointless winning away, though, unless the team can
do likewise at home. So Hibs have to cash in on that bright
start by beating East Fife this afternoon.
Most people in football are glad to see the Fife club back
in the top League, and right now they are trying to settle
down in the different atmosphere.
Lastly, another word about the supporters. It was great
to hear them shouting encouragement to the team throughout
the Faikirk game. Keep it up—but keep it clean.

DRYBROUGH CUP FINAL PREVIEW

By FRASER ELDER (Impact Sports Syndication)
Us the Drybrough Cup for goals I And the new Scottish season has got off to something of a flier thanks to the fresh infusion of a sponsored tourney specifically slanted at getting the ball in the net
In the space of a week Scottish football fans have seen a new look start to the season and it’s hard to imagine how interest in any season could be built up with the almost casual kick-about between trial teams.
I’m sure every fan can remember ihose Whites versus Blues or Reds versus Stripes trial games that ushered in each season in every ground.
Now sponsored football has injected a real bite into the game and before very long this kind of competition will become a must on the calendar.
In the past few days the Scottish goal merchants have been hitting the headlines thanks to their consistency last season. In the First Division Celtic cracked home 89 goals with Harry Hood leading the way and championship challengers Aberdeen came up with 68. Joe Harper paying his way with around a third of that total.
Other Drybrough Cup entrants. St. John- stone and Airdrie scored 59 and 60 respectively and with the four totals in mind, the efforts of the clubs this term win make interesting reading
Heading for a spell in the top grade are Partick Thistle and East Fife who between them scored a total of 164 goals (78/86) and
they were joined by Dumbarton and Arbroath, the two genuine Second Division outfits,
It’s refreshing to note the last named sides put together 167 goals to claim a Drybrough Cup place and there seems little doubt that forwards in Div II will be all out this season to emulate the pioneers in the new tourney.
Much has been written and talked about new ideas for football and envious eves have often been cast south at the thrilling Watney Cup sagas which lift the English curtain on new seasons
The events of the past week have proved Scotland is about to get into step and besides today’s Fmaliscs, every partici – pating club deserves full credit for blasting the northern game firmly into the 1971 -72 season
For clubs like Celtic, Aberdeen, and St. Johnstone the week has given them the perfect chance to get onto a suitable wavelength for coming European clashes.
Whatever the outcome of today’s Final.
the first big football occasion of season 1971 -72 . . . it seems to me the fans will applaud th,s refreshing start for the weeks and months to come.
It’s said football will soon be a 12 months in every year game. That may be so. But if standards are improved, more goals are scored and the fans everywhere get full value for money I) raise a glass of Drybrough’s to that I

Scottish Football Needs Sponsorship

Says ALEX CAMERON
Daily Record
Like a pint of their Keg Heavy, there’s more to the Drybrough Cup Tournament than the inviting froth on the top.
It has been a controversial £25,000-worth of valuable soccer sponsorship from the start with not less than £1,000 going to each club.
The brew has been challenged, but it survived the Test of an all-club League vote on who should be required to participate. A handsome majority ruled that clubs were compelled to take part.
The Drybrough draught has meant well- paid limber-ups as well as welcome buy for clubs like Dumbarton, St. Johnstone, Partick Thistle, East Fife, Airdrie and Arbroath.
True, Celtic and Aberdeen have fans enough to live in the style the others would clearly like to become accustomed to-and without sponsorship. But as a general rule the benefactors from the world of business could not be more welcome in the changing world of football.
Scottish clubs, sadly. are feeling the pinch because fewer and fewer bids are being made for their players from England. Ally MacLeod. manager of Ayr Utd., who is something of an expert in the currently restricted market, forecasts that there will be even fewer transfer moves in the near future.
Dunfermline’s cash crisis would have come years ago hut for the money from transfers hut these ended with the £40.000 they got from Coventry for Roy Barry. Now the Fifers have moved into an austerity age and they, like others, are looking very much to sponsorship.
Big clubs like Celtic sce the big advantages of sponsorship for the poorer clubs.
Run the Drybrough way sponsorship is a boon. For, the day the tournament was announced, Managing Director Ross Gibbons told me on T.V. that his firm would not interfere in the running of the competition. “That” he said, “iS up to the Scottish League, They will organise the football aspect of it.”
This is really the only way sport and business can get along. In my view to try to achieve finalists with the widest appeal by seedings merely to please the sponsor gives a competition a phoney look.
There has been nothing like this connected with the zippy, have-a-go Drybrough tournament in which the qualifiers were chosen because of their ability to score goals. It’s goals the fans want most of all with style a close second——and 1 hope that’s what they see in this final.
It’s very likely that Drybrough’s have helped to interest others in sponsorship as a sales aid. In Britain, we have been curiously slow to encourage sponsorship.
Not so other countries. In South America, for instance, the great Pele has been able to stay with his Santos club only because of the commercial contracts to which he has lent his name.
Pele will advertise anything from . . . well, er . . . a pint to a barrel of beer. And he is now the best-heeled soccer gent in the world.
The Scottish League are just as aware as his lordship Pele of the benefits big business can bring. That is why, after careful thought, they took up L)ryhrough’s offer.
The Juniors got their share, too, and their sponsored tournament was a big success thanks to Drybrough’s.
One of the keenest of all Scotish clubs bosses on sponsorship is L)irector-Manager Hal Stewart. of Morton, who says. “Sponsorship is the thing of the future. The more money which goes into a game the better. Sponsors can gain from football, but let’s remember the benefits are mutual.”
Hal’s one regret is that Morton failed to qualify for this year’s Dryhrough Cup. Perhaps next time .

PEN PICTURES OF ABERDEEN

BOBBY CLARK (Goalkeeper). 6 ft. 12 St. Clark is at the moment Scotland’s number one keeper and has represented Scotland in their last five Internationals. First capped in 1967 against Wales, Clark joined Aberdeen from Queen’s Park in 1965 and in that time has proved to be a first class buy. At one stage of his career, it looked as if he was bound for Rangers, but Bobby remained at Pittodrie and is today the established number one.
HENNING BOEL (Full-back). 5 ft. 11 ins. 12 St. 7 lbs. Henning joined Aberdeen from American League side Washington Whipps in 1968 and has been an ever present first team man since. A Danish International, he is considered to be one of the toughest full-back’s in the First Division. He won a Scottish Cup medal with Aberdeen two seasons ago.
GEORGE MURRAY (Full-back). 5 ft. 11 ins. 11 St. 7 lbs. George joined Aberdeen from Motherwell four years ago and has proved to be a grand buy. Like Boel, George is a tough tackling back and has played a vital part in Aberdeen’s recent successes. George’s brother Cameron is with Second Division side St. Mirren.
STEVE MURRAY (Wing-half). 5 ft. 8 ins. 11 St. Steve is Aberdeen’s most expensive signing. Signed from Dundee for a £50,000 fee some 18 months ago Steve played a big part in the Dons near miss Championship run last term and is on the verge of full International honours. One of the finest passers of the ball in Scotland, Murray reads a game well and at 24 has many more years of top class soccer ahead of him.
TOMMY McMILLAN (Centre-half). 6 ft. 11 St. 3 lbs. McMillan has been with Aberdeen for six seasons, signing in 1965 from junior side Neilston. Strong and commanding in the air, Tommy played a vital part in Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup win over Celtic. Although he is receiving tough competition from youngster Willie Young for the number five berth, Tommy is at the moment the number one choice.
MARTIN BUCHAN (Wing-half). 5 ft. 9 ins. 11 St. The youngest and one of the finest club skippers in the First Division, Buchan was the man who led Aberdeen to Scottish Cup glory An International, Buchan is a quiet fellow off the field and prefers to lead by example rather than command. One of the finest mid-field players in Scotland. he looks set for further International caps in the near future.
ALEX WILLOUGHBY (Right-wing). 5 ft. 8 iflS. 10 st. 5 lbs. Alex joined the Dons from Rangers in 1969 for a substantial fee. Although he played much of his football last season as substitute, he nevertheless played a vital part in the Pittodrie set-up. Alex was with Rangers for nine years and in that time made over 120 appearances for the light-blues. A cousin of Jim Forrest. Alex is 26 years of age and operates mainly in mid-field.
DAVID ROBB (Inside-forward). 5 ft. 11 ins. 12 St. Davy joined Aberdeen after spell with Chelsea in 1965 and has in the past couple of seasons emerged as a star. A regular in the Scotland team, Davy scores goals as well as making them and is considered one of the most dangerous forwards in Scotland.
JIM FORREST (Centie-foward). 5 ft. 7 ins. 10 St. 4 lbs. Jim emerged last season as a real force in the front line. After a lean spell in English football with Preston North End, Jim joined the Dons in 1968 for a £25,000 fee. He was recalled to the Scotland team last season after an absence of four years and proved he was well worth a second chance.
JOE HARPER (Centre-forward). 5 ft. 7 ins. 10 St. 7 lbs. Harper was Aberdeen’s top scorer last season with 27 goals and was one of the main reasons why the Dons managed to secure a Drybrough Cup place. Although Joe hit a lean spell towards the end of the season and indeed lost his first team place, he was nevertheless a vital cog in the Pittodrie wheel. Joined Aberdeen from Morton for a £35,000 fee two years ago after a spell in English football with H uddersfield.
ARTHUR GRAHAM (Left-wing). 5 ft. 7 ins. 10 St. One of the biggest prospects in Scotland, Graham established himself in the side in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic and played a vital part in the Dons victory. Still only 18 years of age, Graham looks certain to become a really big name.
JIM HERMISTON (Full-back). 5 ft. 9 ins, joined Aberdeen in 1965, and has been an almost regular first team man since. He was a member of the Cup winning side and made nearly 40 first team appearances last term.
lAIN TAYLOR (lnside-forwad). 5 ft. 6 ins. 10 St. Taylor, who joined the Dons in 1965 from local junior side Banks 0’ Dee, made around 20 first team appearances last season and found the net on five occasions Although small in build, he is a hard player to dispossess.

ALL ABOUT THE CELTIC PLAYERS

EVAN WILLIAMS (Goalkeeper). 5 ft 11 ins. 12 St. Williams joined Celtic from Wolves just two years ago after a rather lean time in the English League and soon established himself in the side. Good in the air, Williams was for some time with Third Lanark, the now defunct Scottish League club. Faces a strong challenge from John Fallon for the first team spot.
DAVID HAY (Full-back). 5 ft. 8 ins. 10 St. 7 lbs. Reckoned by many to be the finest back north of the border and is an established International. Hay joined Celtic in 1965 and for the past two seasons has been a regular first team man. Hay reads a game well and likes to come up and have a crack at goal.
TOMMY GEMMELL (Full-back). 6 ft. 12 st. Last season was not Gemmells best for the club and he spent much of the season in the reserve side. Nevertheless, on his day, there are few better than big ‘Tam. He joined Celtic ten seasons ago and has given the club great service.
JIM BROGAN (Wing-half). 5 ft. 8 ins. 11 si. 7 lbs. Last season was without doubt, Jim’s best for the club and as well as establishing himself firmly at Parkhead, he also won a place in the Scotland side. One of the hardest tackling players in Scotland, Jim has been with Celtic for nine seasons, joining them from junior football.
BILLY McNEILL (Centre-ha/f). 6 ft. 1 in. 1 2 st. Billy as well as being club skipper, is also Celtic’s longest serving player. He joined the club in 1957 from Blantyre Vics and in his time at Parkhead has led Celtic to every honour possible. He was captain of the European Cup winning side in 1967 and also led the side which lost the 1970 final.
GEORGE CONNELLY (Ha/f-back). 6 ft. 1 in. 12 si. George joined Celtic in 1966 and has been groomed to take over the number five spot when McNeill hangs up his boots. Like McNeill, Connelly is good in the air and reads a game well. An under 23 cap, he was a regular first team man last term.
JIM CRAIG (Full-back). 5 ft 11 ins. 11 st. 12 lbs. Jim, a dentist as well as a footballer, has been with Celtic for six years, joining them in 1965 from Glasgow University. In his time at Parkhead he has won almost every honour possible and has been capped for Scotland.
JIMMY JOHNSTONE (R,ghr-wing). 5 ft.
4 ins. 9 St. 2 lbs. Without doubt, Jimmy John-
stone is one of the greatest wingers of all time.
He joined Celtic ten years ago and in that time
has played a vital part rn taking them to the top. A much capped International, Johnstone is the man the Continentals call the ‘flea’ and he is admired wherever he plays.
TOM CALLAGHAN (lnside-fo,wa,d). 5 ft. 10 ins. 11 st. Callaghan joined Celtic from Dunfermline three seasons ago for a fee believed to be in the region of £35.000. It was only last season that he began to really show his worth with Celtic. A League International. Callaghan is brother of Dunfermline full-back Willie.
HARRY HOOD (Cent,edorwaid). 5 ft. 10 ins. 11 st, Hood is the most expensive signing in the history of the club, coming to Parkhead in 1969 for a £40,000 fee from Clyde. He also had a spell with Sunderland. but never really settled. He was Scotland’s top scorer last term with more than thirty goals to his credit and is deadly in front of goal.
WILLIE WALLACE (Centre-forward). 5 ft 8 ins. 11 St. 3 lbs. Wallace, a Scottish Internationalist, joined Celtic from Hearts in 1966 for a £30,000 fee and has proved his worth to the club many times over. Along with Hood, he is the man responsible for the Parkhead club qualifying for the Drybrough Cup and has played a major part in the Celtic victories of the past few seasons.
BOBBY LENNOX (Inside-forward). 5 ft. 6 ins. 10 st. 5 lbs. Lennox has been with Celtic since 1961 and has played a major part in all the victories of the past six seasons. A member of the European Cup winning side, Lennox is a full International. Deadly in front of goal. he has scored many vital goals for the club.
BOBBY MURDOCH (Wing-half). 5 ft 10 ins. 12 st Like Lennox and McNeiII, Murdoch has been present on all the club’s great successes of the sixties. Although he spent a considerable time out of the first team last season, he is still very much a vital member of the Parkhead set-up.
KENNY DALGLISH (Inside-forwa,d). 5 ft. 9 ins, 10 St. 10 lbs. Daiglish has been with Celtic for four seasons arid is emerging as a star of the future. Played for the first team on a number of occasions last term and proved his worth to manager Stein.
LOU MACARI (lnside-fo,ward). 5 ft. 8 ins. 10 St. 5 lbs. Like DaIglish looks certain to become a really big name. A strong player, Macan has played in a number of first team games and has won a number of honours with the club, He joined Celtic in 1966 and has proved a first class signing.

CELTIC ACE – Jimmy Johnstone, TALKS ABOUT THE DRYBROUGH CUP

Football in the north has, in the past few years, become a game of defence against defence, according to Celtic star Jimmy Johnstone and he firmly believes the Drybrough Cup could be the answer to combat the defensive outlook.
The man on the terracing goes to a football match to see goals. But what does he see’? Defence against defence. It seems more and more sides in Scotland are Concentrating on defensive football.
It is no exaggeration to say that many of the teams who play Celtic regard a one or LWO goal defeat as a moral victory. They go out Ofl the park with the attitude that if they can keep the score down by playing defensive tootball then they will have done a good job.
I personally respect a side far more which comes at us and even if they lose heavily they are at least trying to score goals. This is where the Drybrough Cup can help.
Entry into the competition can be gained only by scoring goals and therefore any side which concentrates on purely defensive football throughout the season has no chance of entry.
When one considers the money to be made from sponsored football, then surely the

JIMMY JOHNSTONE—continued

Drybrough Cup is an incentive to go out and get goals.
Last season the Scottish sides involved in the Texaco Cup gave a good account of themselves against lnglish opposition, yet at International level Scotland were OflCC again trounced by England. Why does Jimmy think this is?
The answer is simple. team work. While England players play as a team, Scotland depend on individual talent and as everyone knows, team work will always win the day.
The Scottish sides did well in the Texaco because they were club sides, used to playing as a team, just as the England International side gives the impression of playing as a ‘club side’.
Celtic play as a club side. The manager Mr. Stein, has little time for players interested in only themselves and demands that everyone plays for the benefit of the club. This is why Celtic have been successful. They play as a team and have one object in mind— scoring goals.
Many people felt Celtic lost sonic of their shine last season. Asked if he thinks (his is so, Jimmy comments:
Celtic are as good today as they were five years ago. We won the Championship last season, the Scottish Cup and were beaten finalists in the League Cup and we also reached the last eight of the European Cup.
If we are slipping. it doesn’t say much for the other 17 First Division sides.
Honestly I don’t think anyone is going to challenge us this season. In my opinion Celtic are good for a long time yet. When we stop winning the Championship then maybe people can turn round and say we are slipping. Rut until that happens. we arc still in front.
Aberdeen put in a strong challenge last season, but I think the loss of their manager, Eddie Turnbull, will prove a big blow to them. He is dedicated to the game and it will be hard to replace him at Pittodrie.
Perhaps the Dons will come back in a couple of years. but they will take time to gather themselves.
Celtic were originally against taking part in the Drybrough. Why does .Johnstone think this was so?
Let’s be honest we don’t need the cash from the competition. But don’t get me wrong. The Drybrough Cup is a good thing for the game and for the smaller teams it has proved to be a first class proposition financially.
Perhaps the tournament will also sound the death knell for defensive football in Scotland and if that is so, then as far as I am concerned long may it continue.

Hibernian vs Liverpool – FAIRS CUP – Third Round First Leg

Hibernian

• Baines
• R. Duncan
• Schaedler –
• Blackley –
• Jim Black
• McEwan
• Eric STEVENSON
• Pat Stanton
• Blair
• Arthur Duncan –
• McBride –
• Graham
• Jimmy O’Rourke –
• John Brownlie –
• Davidson

Liverpool
Ray Clemence
Lawler
Lindsay
Smith
Llyod
Hughes
Hall
McLaughlin
Heighway
Toshack SCORED
Thompson
Lawernce
Yeats
Ross
Boersma
Whitham

Teamlines
Hibernian
1. Baines
2. Shevlane
3. Schaedler
4. Blackley
5. Black
6. Stanton
7. Davidson
8. Graham
9. McBride
10. Mcewan
11. Duncan

GUIMARES
1. Rodriguez
2. Bernardo
3. Costeado
4. Jorge
5. Prese
6. Silva
7. Zezinho
8. Ademir
9. Goncalves
10. Augusto
11. Osvaldinho

Fraser Headed the Revival

Hibs Assistant trainer John Fraser has good reason to recall the club’s first test against Portuguese opposition. that was against belenenses nine years ago and Hibs trailed 3-0 until Fraser took a hand with his had and knocked in two goals. Hibs pulled off a 3-3 draw and won the second leg in Lisbon.
Three years ago Hibs climinated Porto after an extremely close fight. Peter Cormack, who struck twice in the first leg which Hibs won3-0, was sent off in the return. Although Hibs scored right away from a Davis penalty, Porto hit back with a vengeance and made the agreatgate 4-3. But even another goal wouldn’t have been enough for them as Hibs had scored an away goal.

Joe McBride scored a hat-trick (his and the club’s second in European competition) in the home leg.