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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Thread: The Hibs Union Jack
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31-07-2011 04:24 PM #1
The Hibs Union Jack
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31-07-2011 04:52 PM #3
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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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31-07-2011 04:56 PM #4
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I think you mean the Union Flag, not the Union Jack.
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31-07-2011 07:34 PM #5This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
eh? it's the same thing.
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31-07-2011 09:30 PM #8
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31-07-2011 11:06 PM #10This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Knew that would come in handy one day.
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01-08-2011 06:37 AM #11
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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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01-08-2011 06:52 PM #13This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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.Last edited by --------; 01-08-2011 at 06:58 PM. Reason: Checked up - it's right now.
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That particular flag's a winner''It's always been just part of the culture. Growing up, for most working-class kids, is all about football, music or clothes. You might not have much money, but whatever you have got, you're going to look good.'' - Paul Weller
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01-08-2011 10:29 PM #16
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