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Moon unit
19-02-2013, 01:17 PM
Have Hibs ever played against the Maltese Hibs?..

hibby rae
19-02-2013, 01:33 PM
Have Hibs ever played against the Maltese Hibs?..

No record of any game in the database on the club website. Found my first game though, 2-2 against Chelsea August 3rd 1991! :thumbsup:

frazeHFC
19-02-2013, 01:37 PM
There was talks recently (last few years) to get a game organised, but it failed in the latter stages. Maltese Hibs have tried to arrange it and the groundsman told us it was a 'dream' of his to see us play them.

Bobo
19-02-2013, 03:52 PM
Would be something different and a nice wee trip, warm weather, footy and a few beers .. sounds good to me :agree:

Ray_
19-02-2013, 04:31 PM
I remember when I used to collect programmes in the late sixties and replacing them in recent years, I was forever getting caught out by the Hibs [malta] v Man Utd, which was the same 1967 campaign which was won by Celtic.

LancsHibs
19-02-2013, 04:47 PM
Would be a great trip, get it sorted! The photo is taken outside the ground:greengrin

frazeHFC
19-02-2013, 05:00 PM
Would be a mental trip. :agree: Was in their supporters club/bar (also the trophy room) and they had Hibs (us) scarves etc on wall, would be a great link to have!

NORTHERNHIBBY
19-02-2013, 05:18 PM
Shame about the strip though. Should do a swap with Floriana FC.:flag:

frazeHFC
19-02-2013, 05:25 PM
How many games do they play in the league anyone know? Because Hibs are 2nd on GD but looks like league might have finished!?

M6hibee
19-02-2013, 05:47 PM
Golden chance to tap into the Malta market

Berwickhibby
19-02-2013, 06:52 PM
I am moving to Malta this year, so Malta Hibernian will get another fan. I would love for the Hibees to play a friendly GGTTH

Treadstone
19-02-2013, 06:58 PM
There is a peacock on their crest.:faint:

tamsonsbairn
19-02-2013, 07:20 PM
Would be a great trip, get it sorted! The photo is taken outside the ground:greengrin

I was there 2 years ago, that club in your picture is in the small town/ village called Paola if I recall. I also visited the ground wich was a good walk from where the club in your picture. I was invited in by one of the staff who showed me around, most of the walls inside their small club/changing rooms were versed in photos of clubs that they have played against. There was several scarves, pennants from hibees fans who have been there. Their ground I would say was the equivalent of a Scottish 3rd div side.:hibees

Miguel
19-02-2013, 08:13 PM
I went to see them when, for a while, all Maltese top flight matches were played one after another at the National Stadium, which is in the middle of nowhere. Quite bizarre as the ground emptied and filled up as teams came and went. And there were random cheers from fans listening to Italian matches on radios. Believe they are well used to Hibbies turning up at Paolo. We haven't played Hibernians of Malta, or Thornton Hibs from Fife, but we have played Dundee Hibernians and Cork Hibs!

Hibernia Na Eir
19-02-2013, 08:26 PM
There was talks recently (last few years) to get a game organised, but it failed in the latter stages. Maltese Hibs have tried to arrange it and the groundsman told us it was a 'dream' of his to see us play them.

it was last year!

jabis
19-02-2013, 08:40 PM
visited the pub where oliver reed met his demise.............if Malta can kill Oliver Reed with booze then God help us all :greengrin

spike220
19-02-2013, 08:41 PM
I was there 2 years ago, that club in your picture is in the small town/ village called Paola if I recall. I also visited the ground wich was a good walk from where the club in your picture. I was invited in by one of the staff who showed me around, most of the walls inside their small club/changing rooms were versed in photos of clubs that they have played against. There was several scarves, pennants from hibees fans who have been there. Their ground I would say was the equivalent of a Scottish 3rd div side.

Great if play 4-5-1 we could grind out a draw against them :aok:

Hibernia Na Eir
19-02-2013, 09:07 PM
visited the pub where oliver reed met his demise.............if Malta can kill Oliver Reed with booze then God help us all :greengrin

was he not arm wrestling a bunch of English Sailors in said pub that fateful day?

Moon unit
20-02-2013, 07:45 AM
Would be a great trip, get it sorted! The photo is taken outside the ground:greengrin

Visited Malta,quite a few years ago, but was unaware that they had their own Hibernian and stadium then.Would have paid a visit for sure!
It would be great if the clubs forged a link and arrange games against each other. Who knows we might persuade them to adopt our beautiful colours!....oh and what an away game that would be!

:flag:

Moon unit
20-02-2013, 07:53 AM
was he not arm wrestling a bunch of English Sailors in said pub that fateful day?

Only Hibs could find a link with Oliver Reed, booze and fighting Sailors!!! (Love it)......not in J.C's day!
who would have come out tops Ollie or J.C ?...I will let you decide this one!

Moon unit
20-02-2013, 08:01 AM
I am moving to Malta this year, so Malta Hibernian will get another fan. I would love for the Hibees to play a friendly GGTTH

Good luck, with your move, hope you have plans to start your Hibees supporters club!!!

Lucius Apuleius
20-02-2013, 08:14 AM
Only Hibs could find a link with Oliver Reed, booze and fighting Sailors!!! (Love it)......not in J.C's day!
who would have come out tops Ollie or J.C ?...I will let you decide this one!

Pretty easy actually :wink:

He was probably down The Gut, now sadly demised.

Casinos are not too bad either by the way.

Spooky
20-02-2013, 08:37 AM
I am moving to Malta this year, so Malta Hibernian will get another fan. I would love for the Hibees to play a friendly GGTTH

Whereabouts are you moving too?

My missus and I have just rented a 3 bed apartment in Mellieha for a year. Going over on the 1st March to drop off a few bits and pieces.

Reflections pub in Mellieha has a Hibs strip that I sent over years ago.

Skanko79
20-02-2013, 01:56 PM
someone i knew was going over there and i got them to get me the shirt. ive since lost it which is gutting, wasnt the nicest strip though, it was white and black.

trev the hat
20-02-2013, 02:23 PM
I,ve been quite a few times to Malta, fantastic island and people are so friendly, i,ve stayed in Sliema a few times they have a side called Sliema Wanderers, i think its usually been between Hibs and Valletta for the championship last few years. I,m sure Jordi Cruyff played for Valletta few years ago but not there now.
If anyones there next month the national team play Italy 26th March
Would be spot on for a meet of the two Hibs over there i,d definatley go and their ultras look the part & Sec43 could get a few drumming lessons :greengrin

frazeHFC
20-02-2013, 03:45 PM
Remember a restaurant on the waterfront in Sliema (i think) was sitting in my Hibs top and the waiter came over and just stood staring at my top. Bit confused and after a small akward silence he then just went 'Zemmama!'. :tee hee: Was a mate and former team mate of Zemmama's from Raja Casablanca, now working in Malta and training the youngsters. Good guy. :agree:

ps anyone going to Malta, strongly recommend going to the bay just north of Spinola Bay in St Julians near the casino. Very nice area, stunning bay and nice restaurants there, although i'd not like to see the price some of the celebs are paying for those penthouses! :shocked:

LancsHibs
20-02-2013, 04:06 PM
Sir Stanley Matthews played for and managed Hibs:wink:

heretoday
20-02-2013, 04:20 PM
What would they be like if they were a mirror image of us? A parallel Hibs?

Eternally frustrated and always harking back to great days I suppose.

But with better weather!

tamsonsbairn
20-02-2013, 04:44 PM
visited the pub where oliver reed met his demise.............if Malta can kill Oliver Reed with booze then God help us all :greengrin
i also went there, it's the smallest pub i have ever been in. one wall of the pub is dedicated to Oliver Reid, the other is covered in memorabilia of the royal Navy ships that have been there. :pfgwa

jgl07
20-02-2013, 04:45 PM
Sir Stanley Matthews played for and managed Hibs:wink:

Eh?

He was 53 when he left Port Vale.

Lee0762
20-02-2013, 05:06 PM
Would love to get a game against Hibernians arranged. I've got Maltese family who are all massive Hibs fans and also involved with the club and the ultras. I've also been to quite a lot of games over the years of visiting and fancy our chances! Get it sorted Petrie!

LancsHibs
20-02-2013, 05:07 PM
Eh?

He was 53 when he left Port Vale.

Sir Stan managed/played for Hibs in season 1970-71 which would have made him 55! Not sure how often he would have put his boots on but he was a registered player.

Moon unit
20-02-2013, 05:41 PM
Sir Stan managed/played for Hibs in season 1970-71 which would have made him 55! Not sure how often he would have put his boots on but he was a registered player.

According to Wiki', he played his last game against a veterans Brazil team at the age of 70!!!, he injured his cartilage in the game and was quoted "There ends what could have been a promising career"! - CLASS - Even Hibs Class!

1875STEVE
20-02-2013, 10:00 PM
We did forge some sort of youth link with them.

March last year.

The official site even sugggested a possible pre-season friendly.

See linky.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20120306/academy-staff-visit-malta_2262950_2635154

frazeHFC
20-02-2013, 10:46 PM
We did forge some sort of youth link with them.

March last year.

The official site even sugggested a possible pre-season friendly.

See linky.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20120306/academy-staff-visit-malta_2262950_2635154


Cheers for posting that. :thumbsup:

edinburghhibee
20-02-2013, 11:56 PM
We did forge some sort of youth link with them.

March last year.

The official site even sugggested a possible pre-season friendly.

See linky.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20120306/academy-staff-visit-malta_2262950_2635154

That would be great wonder what happened to it???

Berwickhibby
21-02-2013, 12:09 AM
Whereabouts are you moving too?

My missus and I have just rented a 3 bed apartment in Mellieha for a year. Going over on the 1st March to drop off a few bits and pieces.

Reflections pub in Mellieha has a Hibs strip that I sent over years ago.

Hi, we are moving out permanently from August but I will be over in March and June. Hoping to settle in Qwara St Pauls Bay or Buggiba.

jgl07
21-02-2013, 01:03 AM
Sir Stan managed/played for Hibs in season 1970-71 which would have made him 55! Not sure how often he would have put his boots on but he was a registered player.

I saw him play for Stoke at the age of 50 at Old Trafford. He was never takled once as no-one would want to be labelled as the player who finished the career of Stan Matthews.

LancsHibs
21-02-2013, 08:04 AM
I saw him play for Stoke at the age of 50 at Old Trafford. He was never takled once as no-one would want to be labelled as the player who finished the career of Stan Matthews.

They probably couldn't get near him to put the tackle in!!! One of he icons of the game and a true gentleman by all accounts.

Spooky
21-02-2013, 10:18 AM
Hi, we are moving out permanently from August but I will be over in March and June. Hoping to settle in Qwara St Pauls Bay or Buggiba.

You are a year ahead of us.

Only going for holidays this year, and plan is to move there in August 2014.

We are also going this March 22nd for 9 days to drop things off ready for a move. My mate and his girlfriend (who is from Berwick) are probably coming over as welll)

Maybe see you about in your Hibs top sometime.

Enjoy your adventure.

jgl07
21-02-2013, 11:33 AM
They probably couldn't get near him to put the tackle in!!!

He wasn't that sprightly at the age of 50, I can assure you.