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  1. 31-07-2011 04:24 PM #1
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    The Hibs Union Jack

    Wasn't sure where to post this on the forum, so mods please move it if necessary.

    I have been bringing a French friend to Hibs matches over the last couple of seasons and have been explaining everything Hibs to him - history, culture and prematch boozing! He recently asked why he has seen photos of hibs casuals with green, white and black union jacks. I had to admit that I had no idea, especially due to the (albeit, rather subtle) anti-unionism amongst some at Hibs. Anyone know how the flag came about? Is it basically a piss-take of the union jack, or a symbol of the Hibs casuals' attempts to conquer Britain?!
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  2. 31-07-2011 04:29 PM #2
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    The huns absolutely hate it, so that's a fair enough from me.
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    What vini1875 said Wind up huns (all kinds) so it annoys the mini ones as well I presume
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    I think you mean the Union Flag, not the Union Jack.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ArabHibee View Post
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    I think you mean the Union Flag, not the Union Jack.



    eh? it's the same thing.
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    eh? it's the same thing.
    You shouldn't have done that
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    Quote Originally Posted by 65bd View Post
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    You shouldn't have done that
    Roll up roll up flag debate, get settled down with some popcorn 50+ pages shall follow
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    eh? it's the same thing.
    And if you know your (flag) history
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    Roll up roll up flag debate, get settled down with some popcorn 50+ pages shall follow
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    Quote Originally Posted by vercol36 View Post
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    eh? it's the same thing.
    The Union Flag becomes a Union Jack only when flown on a sea-faring vessel.

    Knew that would come in handy one day.
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    The green / black flag is the official flag of a region in either Norway or Sweden, canny mind which.

    I'm sure there was a thread about 6 months ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
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    The green / black flag is the official flag of a region in either Norway or Sweden, canny mind which.

    I'm sure there was a thread about 6 months ago.
    Which answers why it's used by our casual element!

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    Quote Originally Posted by vercol36 View Post
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    eh? it's the same thing.

    No - properly, it's only the Union Jack when it's flown from the jackstaff of a Royal Navy warship.

    At all other times it's the Union Flag.


    IIRC the first green-white-and-black flag I saw at ER in the form of the Union Flag was made by one of the guys from Lancashire - blackpoolhibs, by any chance?

    Not a casual.
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    I think it looks ****ing class myself. No idea about the history mind you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lyonhibs View Post
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    I think it looks ****ing class myself. No idea about the history mind you.
    Very smart and it winds up all of Hearts, Celtic and rangers.


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