Taking our defence of the Scottish Cup to the semi-final, at least, is a very good effort, not just that it's by a championship team, and I'm very proud of this achievement.
It struck me that this might already be the most successful defence of the trophy by a team outside the top division.
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05-03-2017 01:57 PM #1@hibs.net private member
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A decent cup defence already
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05-03-2017 02:00 PM #2Testimonial Due
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Hasn't their only been one team before us to win the Cup from the second division?
Maybe a team won it after being relegated though
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05-03-2017 02:11 PM #3@hibs.net private member
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I thought there were 3, but I could be mistaken.
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05-03-2017 02:17 PM #4Testimonial Due
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Seems like East Fife did it in 1937–38 and Queens Park did it in 1892–93
East Fife got knocked out in the first round but Queen's Park made it to the semi before getting beaten by Rangers
Edit: worth noting that Queen's Park didn't do it from the second division as they were not part of the league system at the time I thinkLast edited by 1van Sprou7e; 05-03-2017 at 02:19 PM.
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Taking our defence of the Cup back to Hampden is a fantastic achievement, no matter what happens next.
Celtc overwhelmingly favourites of course but don't think anyone will want to play us as we are a bit of unknown quantity. Sevco will of course feel 'extremely provoked' if they draw us.
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Definitely and the fact that we put the Yams out again was all the more sweeter. Didn't want them putting us out as holders.
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05-03-2017 03:33 PM #7Solipsist
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It's been a good defence of our cup so far.
We've reached the semi finals and will be the underdog against whoever we play. The only thing that could spoil it would be a four or five goal hammering, or losing the final to Sevco. I could handle losing a semi to them.
Of course, we could have the perfect defence of our cup by winning it again.Mature, sensible signature required for responsible position. Good prospects for the right candidate. Apply within.
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05-03-2017 05:19 PM #8Testimonial Due
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Yeah done well defending it,and maybe just maybe we can get that lap of honour after all this time Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteTaking our defence of the Scottish Cup to the semi-final, at least, is a very good effort, not just that it's by a championship team, and I'm very proud of this achievement.
It struck me that this might already be the most successful defence of the trophy by a team outside the top division.
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05-03-2017 05:21 PM #9hfc rdLeft by mutual consent!
When was the last time a team other than Celtic & Rangers retained the Scottish Cup?
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05-03-2017 05:22 PM #10@hibs.net private member
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Aberdeen under Ferguson probably Originally Posted by hfc rd
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05-03-2017 05:44 PM #11@hibs.net private member
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Yep. Originally Posted by stantonhibby
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Then Queens park and vale of Leven are the only other teams to win it back to back.Mon the Hibs.
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05-03-2017 05:57 PM #12Coaching Staff
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Yup ...... no matter what happens we can hold our heads up regarding our defence of the cup. Agreed we could have had a tougher draw on the way to the semis, but the stats will show we at least got that far which aint too bad
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05-03-2017 06:05 PM #13First Team Regular
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I think we've done really well. A great effort in defending the cup, along with the extra revenue it generates. Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.
As has been said before, league is the priority.
Anything else now is a lovely, lovely bonus.
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