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theonlywayisup
17-08-2015, 04:48 PM
Hibs twitter reporting that 27 years ago today, Stevie Archibald scored two goals in the 4-0 defeat of Stranraer.

Stevie then replies to say that "those were great times, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Hibs and living in Edinburgh".

That prompted a few replies, with a certain goal at Tiny mentioned. Stevie then tweets "got to say that goal at Tynecastle was one of my favourites".

He then asks "Hibs fans send me the video of the goal now"...."always nice to see the ball go past Henry again".

Class!!

hibs0666
17-08-2015, 04:54 PM
That was just a magic night, and Archibald was one cool guy.

Ringothedog
17-08-2015, 04:56 PM
Hibs twitter reporting that 27 years ago today, Stevie Archibald scored two goals in the 4-0 defeat of Stranraer.

Stevie then replies to say that "those were great times, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Hibs and living in Edinburgh".

That prompted a few replies, with a certain goal at Tiny mentioned. Stevie then tweets "got to say that goal at Tynecastle was one of my favourites".

He then asks "Hibs fans send me the video of the goal now"...."always nice to see the ball go past Henry again".

Class!!

It's not every day that we sign a player from Barcelona.

.Sean.
17-08-2015, 04:57 PM
Just how good was he? Who would he be comparable to now and how big a deal was the signing at the time??

Hibernia&Alba
17-08-2015, 05:00 PM
Erchiebald strolling around with that just out the pub look: unshaven, shirt outside the shorts and socks doon; class player and memories of childhood.

theonlywayisup
17-08-2015, 05:02 PM
Just how good was he? Who would he be comparable to now and how big a deal was the signing at the time??

Much better than Steven Fletcher! He at least did end up playing for a Spanish giant - no dig at Steven intended.

NORTHERNHIBBY
17-08-2015, 05:09 PM
It's not every day that we sign a player from Barcelona.

And ahead of Liverpool too.

Greenblood70
17-08-2015, 05:10 PM
Archie's goal at Tiny was one of the best celebrations I've been involved in -was canrnage on the terraces. Up there with Jacko's goal at Anderlecht as my favourite all time Hibs goals.

Archibald oozed class, superb first touch, movement, awareness, clinical finisher -what a signing he was.

WoreTheGreen
17-08-2015, 05:10 PM
Much better than Steven Fletcher! He at least did end up playing for a Spanish giant - no dig at Steven intended.

Lived down the road from me massive house rolls royce in drive .pure quality El rato blanco at barca

WoreTheGreen
17-08-2015, 05:14 PM
hibs hail hero's archie hails taxi Fir park?

Ozyhibby
17-08-2015, 05:16 PM
It's not every day that we sign a player from Barcelona.

We got such a good deal with Archiegoal that they have refused to deal with us since.

ancient hibee
17-08-2015, 05:19 PM
We got such a good deal with Archiegoal that they have refused to deal with us since.

Exactly right-understand they wanted two players plus cash for Messi.Cheek.

theonlywayisup
17-08-2015, 05:20 PM
Did he also not score two goals at ER against Celtic (Roughie was in goals for them) when we went 3 up by half time.

Keith_M
17-08-2015, 05:25 PM
Just how good was he? Who would he be comparable to now and how big a deal was the signing at the time??


Try to imagine Hibs signing Steven Gerrard.

HUTCHYHIBBY
17-08-2015, 05:25 PM
Just how good was he? Who would he be comparable to now and how big a deal was the signing at the time??


Archibald oozed class, superb first touch, movement, awareness, clinical finisher -what a signing he was.

That sums the man up pretty well Sean, absolutely outstanding player.

I always remember he used to get dogs abuse for not chasing balls to the bye line. Archie just chased after balls he knew he was going to catch, nae point wasting energy on a lost cause, some folk just couldnae see it though.

theonlywayisup
17-08-2015, 05:33 PM
http://www.hibshistoricaltrust.org.uk/player-profiles/item/144-steve-archibald

It would be almost unthinkable these days for Hibs to sign a player from Barcelona, particularly a fans' favourite who was bought to replace Diego Maradona and only two years previously had played in the European Cup Final, but that's what happened in 1988. If that wasn't unusual enough, Hibs beat off a late bid from Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool to secure his signature.
No-one doubted Steve Archibald's ability which he had proved at Clyde, Aberdeen, Spurs and Barcelona, not to mention Scotland, but it was only after seeing the striker at close quarters that Hibs supporters realised exactly how good he was.
Often he looked disinterested which seemed to lull defenders into a false sense of security, but the fans soon discovered that he was just conserving energy and waiting to pounce when the ball inevitably fell to his feet. His first touch was exquisite and his finishing instinctive.
In short, the man oozed class on and off the field, always immaculately turned out whilst driving top of the range cars, including a gold coloured Rolls Royce.
Born in Rutherglen on 27 September 1956, Steve started out with local clubs Crofoot United and Fernhill Athletic before being spotted by Stan Anderson at Clyde for whom he played part time whilst working as a mechanic.
When Celtic legend Billy McNeil took over the manager's role at Shawfield, he quickly spotted Steve's potential, and when he moved to Aberdeen two months later, he wasted no time in bringing him to Pittodrie for a bargain fee of £20,000. With Clyde, Steve played mainly in midfield, but at Aberdeen he played up front and formed an impressive partnership with striking partner and ex Hibs star Joe Harper.
Steve's career with the Dons started brightly, scoring twice in a 3-0 win over Rangers at Ibrox in his third game, but he was soon to encounter another manager when McNeil returned to Celtic. That manager was Alex Ferguson who brought Pat Stanton in as his number two, and Steve's career went from strength to strength.
At Aberdeen, Steve won five Scotland Under 21 caps, and under Fergie, played a major role in the club's first league title win for 25 years, scoring the opening goal in the 3-1 win over Celtic at Parkhead which blew the league race wide open, then scoring the opening goal in the game which sealed the title; a 5-0 win over relegated Hibs at Easter Road in 1980.
During that campaign, Steve's form brought him to the attention wealthier clubs, and in the summer of 1980 he signed for Tottenham Hotspurs in the English top division for a reported £800,000, a huge fee at the time.
Steve was an instant hit at White Hart Lane and quickly established himself as a favourite with the Spurs' faithful, forming a lethal partnership with Garth Crooks. His arrival at Spurs coincided with a golden era of trophies for the club who won two FA Cups and a UEFA Cup during his four year spell in north London.
He also played in a League Cup final defeat to Liverpool although Steve did manage to achieve a lifelong ambition by scoring the opening goal at Wembley.
Such was his popularity with the Spurs' faithful, Steve even had his own song at White Hart Lane "We'll Take More Care of You, Archibald, Archibald" (to the tune of the British Airways advertisement of the time) as he celebrated every goal with his distinctive arm in the air, cuff gripped in hand a la Denis Law. It was a common sound, as in 189 appearances for Spurs, Steve scored an impressive 77 goals.
Steve won his first Scotland cap whilst playing for Aberdeen scoring on his debut in a 4-1 win over Portugal, and went on to represent his country 27 times, scoring 4 goals. Former Hibs boss Jock Stein selected Steve for his Spain 1982 World Cup squad, and he came on as a 62nd minute substitute in the Scots 5-2 win over New Zealand, scoring the fifth with ten minutes left.
He played 90 minutes in the following game against Brazil, which Scotland lost 1-4, and also played in the 2-2 draw with Russia which saw Scotland narrowly fail to progress to the knock out stages.
Steve left White Hart Lane on a high, scoring in the penalty shootout win over Anderlecht, before sealing a move to Barcelona, then managed by Terry Venables, to replace Argentinian superstar Diego Maradona, who moved to Napoli. Despite having such big boots to fill, Steve once again, won the hearts of the Barcelona fans with his distinctive style of play, and scoring on his debut in a 3-0 away win over Real Madrid didn't hurt.
At the Nou Camp, Steve contributed to the club's first La Liga title in 11 years and helped them reach the Holy Grail of the European Cup Final the following year. Unfortunately, a defensive minded Steaua Bucharest held on for a 0-0 draw before taking the trophy on penalties, denying Steve the ultimate club prize.
After scoring 24 goals in 55 games, Steve fell out of favour due to unfortunate circumstances with restrictions on playing foreigners meant that Steve fell beneath Gary Lineker and Mark Hughes in the manager's pecking order although certainly not in the fans'.
Steve moved on loan to Blackburn where he had a decent, if unspectacular, season, before Alex Miller, with the backing of David Duff and Jim Gray shocked the whole of Scottish football by bringing him to Easter Road, despite interest from Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool.
On 17 August 1988, Steve made his Hibs debut two months shy of his thirty second birthday, as a substitute, scoring twice in a 4-0 League Cup win over Stranraer. His presence made an immediate impact with Hibs who lost only once in his first ten games.
Ask any Hibs fan to name their favourite 'Steve Archibald' moment and you will get a unanimous vote. On 12 November 1988, Hibs travelled to Tynecastle to play Hearts. Hibs hadn't won against Hearts in Gorgie for nearly twenty years and even though Alex Miller's men were in good form, sitting in fourth place, four places above their city rivals, the fans travelled more in hope than expectation. In the 15th minute, Paul Kane gave Hibs the lead with a superb header, but as the fans were still celebrating, big Gordon Rae was sent off.
Despite being down to ten men, Hibs controlled the game and never looked to be in any trouble. With seven minutes remaining, a long overhead kick from Paul Kane found Steve with only Dave McPherson between him and the goal. Such odds never troubled Steve and he easily held off McPherson before striking a superb left foot shot passed Henry Smith into the bottom right hand corner of the net. The fact that the goal came at the Gorgie Road end, which in those days housed the Hibs fans, made it even sweeter and as the soaking wet supporters celebrated in the rain, Steve stood with arm raised allowing photographers to snap the iconic image.

Simkin911
17-08-2015, 06:07 PM
A quality day out at Tynie. 😀

hibs0666
17-08-2015, 06:12 PM
Exactly right-understand they wanted two players plus cash for Messi.Cheek.

Also heard that they were really pissed off that we didn't let them speak to Mark Caughey.

CockneyRebel
17-08-2015, 06:19 PM
Try to imagine Hibs signing Steven Gerrard.

I think signing Archibald was more like signing Alan Shearer or Andy Gray. He was a class act and led the line superbly.

Alex Trager
17-08-2015, 06:20 PM
Anyone got them video

oneone73
17-08-2015, 06:24 PM
A quality day out at Tynie. 😀

Will never ever forget that goal. Right up there with Latapy's in the 6-2.

mjhibby
17-08-2015, 06:35 PM
Archiegoals was simply in a different league from other players in scotland then.When we beat celtic 3-1 at er and he scored twice he ran them ragged.His best goal for me is the one he scored against st mirren that let us qualify for europe.A terrible cross from joe tortalano but he kept his eye on the ball and smashed it past les fridge i think it was from a tight angle.One of the most sumpremely talented players scotland ever produced.He was lightning quick in speed and thought and he was devastating in his time at spurs.I would compare him to shearer but with much better touch and game awareness.The day at tynie was just amazing.

trev the hat
17-08-2015, 06:41 PM
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Right up there for me as one of my all time best Hibs goal celebrations total mayhem on that terrace & not a bad ball from Kano if I remember correctly
sheer class Archie

Aldo
17-08-2015, 06:44 PM
<img src="http://www.hibs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=15312"/> Right up there for me as one of my all time best Hibs goal celebrations total mayhem on that terrace & not a bad ball from Kano if I remember correctly sheer class Archie

It was pissing with rain and he out ran McPherson and finish with aplomb.

Brilliant atmosphere and tbh had the hangover from hell the following day.

Billy Whizz
17-08-2015, 06:46 PM
Hibs twitter reporting that 27 years ago today, Stevie Archibald scored two goals in the 4-0 defeat of Stranraer.

Stevie then replies to say that "those were great times, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Hibs and living in Edinburgh".

That prompted a few replies, with a certain goal at Tiny mentioned. Stevie then tweets "got to say that goal at Tynecastle was one of my favourites".

He then asks "Hibs fans send me the video of the goal now"...."always nice to see the ball go past Henry again".

Class!!

Someone should send him this thread via Twitter, that's if you can do that on Twitter

Ozyhibby
17-08-2015, 06:48 PM
I worked at Easter road during the time Steve was there and every day when the rest of the squad got back from training they would all head home but Archibald would be back an hour later and train in the afternoon on the pitch with one of the coaches.
Total professional.

Ringothedog
17-08-2015, 06:54 PM
Lived down the road from me massive house rolls royce in drive .pure quality El rato blanco at barca

My mate bought that house off him...seriously.

Chibs
17-08-2015, 06:59 PM
http://www.hibshistoricaltrust.org.uk/player-profiles/item/144-steve-archibald

It would be almost unthinkable these days for Hibs to sign a player from Barcelona, particularly a fans' favourite who was bought to replace Diego Maradona and only two years previously had played in the European Cup Final, but that's what happened in 1988. If that wasn't unusual enough, Hibs beat off a late bid from Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool to secure his signature.
No-one doubted Steve Archibald's ability which he had proved at Clyde, Aberdeen, Spurs and Barcelona, not to mention Scotland, but it was only after seeing the striker at close quarters that Hibs supporters realised exactly how good he was.
Often he looked disinterested which seemed to lull defenders into a false sense of security, but the fans soon discovered that he was just conserving energy and waiting to pounce when the ball inevitably fell to his feet. His first touch was exquisite and his finishing instinctive.
In short, the man oozed class on and off the field, always immaculately turned out whilst driving top of the range cars, including a gold coloured Rolls Royce.
Born in Rutherglen on 27 September 1956, Steve started out with local clubs Crofoot United and Fernhill Athletic before being spotted by Stan Anderson at Clyde for whom he played part time whilst working as a mechanic.
When Celtic legend Billy McNeil took over the manager's role at Shawfield, he quickly spotted Steve's potential, and when he moved to Aberdeen two months later, he wasted no time in bringing him to Pittodrie for a bargain fee of £20,000. With Clyde, Steve played mainly in midfield, but at Aberdeen he played up front and formed an impressive partnership with striking partner and ex Hibs star Joe Harper.
Steve's career with the Dons started brightly, scoring twice in a 3-0 win over Rangers at Ibrox in his third game, but he was soon to encounter another manager when McNeil returned to Celtic. That manager was Alex Ferguson who brought Pat Stanton in as his number two, and Steve's career went from strength to strength.
At Aberdeen, Steve won five Scotland Under 21 caps, and under Fergie, played a major role in the club's first league title win for 25 years, scoring the opening goal in the 3-1 win over Celtic at Parkhead which blew the league race wide open, then scoring the opening goal in the game which sealed the title; a 5-0 win over relegated Hibs at Easter Road in 1980.
During that campaign, Steve's form brought him to the attention wealthier clubs, and in the summer of 1980 he signed for Tottenham Hotspurs in the English top division for a reported £800,000, a huge fee at the time.
Steve was an instant hit at White Hart Lane and quickly established himself as a favourite with the Spurs' faithful, forming a lethal partnership with Garth Crooks. His arrival at Spurs coincided with a golden era of trophies for the club who won two FA Cups and a UEFA Cup during his four year spell in north London.
He also played in a League Cup final defeat to Liverpool although Steve did manage to achieve a lifelong ambition by scoring the opening goal at Wembley.
Such was his popularity with the Spurs' faithful, Steve even had his own song at White Hart Lane "We'll Take More Care of You, Archibald, Archibald" (to the tune of the British Airways advertisement of the time) as he celebrated every goal with his distinctive arm in the air, cuff gripped in hand a la Denis Law. It was a common sound, as in 189 appearances for Spurs, Steve scored an impressive 77 goals.
Steve won his first Scotland cap whilst playing for Aberdeen scoring on his debut in a 4-1 win over Portugal, and went on to represent his country 27 times, scoring 4 goals. Former Hibs boss Jock Stein selected Steve for his Spain 1982 World Cup squad, and he came on as a 62nd minute substitute in the Scots 5-2 win over New Zealand, scoring the fifth with ten minutes left.
He played 90 minutes in the following game against Brazil, which Scotland lost 1-4, and also played in the 2-2 draw with Russia which saw Scotland narrowly fail to progress to the knock out stages.
Steve left White Hart Lane on a high, scoring in the penalty shootout win over Anderlecht, before sealing a move to Barcelona, then managed by Terry Venables, to replace Argentinian superstar Diego Maradona, who moved to Napoli. Despite having such big boots to fill, Steve once again, won the hearts of the Barcelona fans with his distinctive style of play, and scoring on his debut in a 3-0 away win over Real Madrid didn't hurt.
At the Nou Camp, Steve contributed to the club's first La Liga title in 11 years and helped them reach the Holy Grail of the European Cup Final the following year. Unfortunately, a defensive minded Steaua Bucharest held on for a 0-0 draw before taking the trophy on penalties, denying Steve the ultimate club prize.
After scoring 24 goals in 55 games, Steve fell out of favour due to unfortunate circumstances with restrictions on playing foreigners meant that Steve fell beneath Gary Lineker and Mark Hughes in the manager's pecking order although certainly not in the fans'.
Steve moved on loan to Blackburn where he had a decent, if unspectacular, season, before Alex Miller, with the backing of David Duff and Jim Gray shocked the whole of Scottish football by bringing him to Easter Road, despite interest from Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool.
On 17 August 1988, Steve made his Hibs debut two months shy of his thirty second birthday, as a substitute, scoring twice in a 4-0 League Cup win over Stranraer. His presence made an immediate impact with Hibs who lost only once in his first ten games.
Ask any Hibs fan to name their favourite 'Steve Archibald' moment and you will get a unanimous vote. On 12 November 1988, Hibs travelled to Tynecastle to play Hearts. Hibs hadn't won against Hearts in Gorgie for nearly twenty years and even though Alex Miller's men were in good form, sitting in fourth place, four places above their city rivals, the fans travelled more in hope than expectation. In the 15th minute, Paul Kane gave Hibs the lead with a superb header, but as the fans were still celebrating, big Gordon Rae was sent off.
Despite being down to ten men, Hibs controlled the game and never looked to be in any trouble. With seven minutes remaining, a long overhead kick from Paul Kane found Steve with only Dave McPherson between him and the goal. Such odds never troubled Steve and he easily held off McPherson before striking a superb left foot shot passed Henry Smith into the bottom right hand corner of the net. The fact that the goal came at the Gorgie Road end, which in those days housed the Hibs fans, made it even sweeter and as the soaking wet supporters celebrated in the rain, Steve stood with arm raised allowing photographers to snap the iconic image.

Excellent article on Steve Archibald but there is one glaring error in it.

Tinribs
17-08-2015, 06:59 PM
Nice video here about Archies time at Camp Nou, as many have said what a real pro the man was. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMahgKhScY8

Bought by them to replace Diego Maradona, loses his place to Mark Hughes two years later...wins it back again..sheer class. :agree:

emerald green
17-08-2015, 07:00 PM
I remember Steve Archibald's goal at Tyncastle like it was yesterday, his shot on the run exploding into the net behind Henry (gie us a wave) Smith.

Fantastic goal, and the Hibs fans on the open terracing went crazy.

SkintHibby
17-08-2015, 07:09 PM
I was at the game when Archie scored at Swinie.

The guy was a class act.:agree:

KWJ
17-08-2015, 07:11 PM
Excellent article on Steve Archibald but there is one glaring error in it.

Hadn't won in Gorgie for near 20 years. Just a wee matter of 0-7 15 years prior and many more I don't doubt.

Had to check, still a horrible run but we beat them at Tynecastle in March 1979, so it was 9 years.

Incidentally on looking at the Edinburgh derby page on Wiki it's hard not to mull over it. Great to see Riordan & O'Connor in there amongst the greats, here's hoping Jason Cummings and a few others can add themselves to that list in the coming years.

GGTTH

eastmainsmsh
17-08-2015, 07:28 PM
I think Hugo Sanchez was set to sign only to be bumped by barca who signed Archie instead a class player

KWJ
17-08-2015, 07:41 PM
Ridiculous that they had Archibals, Linekar and Hughes. Venables using the Gary Locke handbook of scouting.

AlbertK86
17-08-2015, 08:05 PM
That goal at Tynie

One of my best moments ever at that dump

As previously mentioned .... The crowd erupted ...... Absolutely delirious

Pat 0-7
17-08-2015, 08:26 PM
That goal at Tynie

One of my best moments ever at that dump

As previously mentioned .... The crowd erupted ...... Absolutely delirious

One of my best moments following Hibs. Brilliant night!! :aok:

weonlywon6-2
17-08-2015, 08:33 PM
Archives goal at tynie was one if the best I have ever celebrated in 37 years of following Hibs, what a goal

ancient hibee
17-08-2015, 09:38 PM
Also heard that they were really pissed off that we didn't let them speak to Mark Caughey.

They were even more upset when they discovered it was Ally Brazil not Ali from Brazil.

offshorehibby
17-08-2015, 09:54 PM
I worked at Easter road during the time Steve was there and every day when the rest of the squad got back from training they would all head home but Archibald would be back an hour later and train in the afternoon on the pitch with one of the coaches.
Total professional.

I was doing a stack of electrical work at ER about the same time, i can mind settling down for lunch and afternoon tea break watching Archibald practising in the afternoon.

Graham Mitchell was coming back from a bad injury about the same time and was doing a lot fg training at the ground as well, used to have regula blethers with both.

jst1875
17-08-2015, 10:02 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luB0aej4_rE


:not worth

lord bunberry
17-08-2015, 10:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luB0aej4_rE


:not worth
One of the best games I've ever been at. When we went down to 10 men I thought here we go again, but Archie stepped up with that classic and the away end went mental.

Thecat23
17-08-2015, 10:17 PM
Hibs twitter reporting that 27 years ago today, Stevie Archibald scored two goals in the 4-0 defeat of Stranraer.

Stevie then replies to say that "those were great times, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Hibs and living in Edinburgh".

That prompted a few replies, with a certain goal at Tiny mentioned. Stevie then tweets "got to say that goal at Tynecastle was one of my favourites".

He then asks "Hibs fans send me the video of the goal now"...."always nice to see the ball go past Henry again".

Class!!

I sent him it, he replied as well 😁

Baldy Foghorn
17-08-2015, 10:58 PM
Archie's goal at Tiny was one of the best celebrations I've been involved in -was canrnage on the terraces. Up there with Jacko's goal at Anderlecht as my favourite all time Hibs goals.

Archibald oozed class, superb first touch, movement, awareness, clinical finisher -what a signing he was.

Totally agree with all of this:agree::agree:

The away end at the piggery was chaos when he stuck the 2nd in.......

Baldy Foghorn
17-08-2015, 10:59 PM
Did he also not score two goals at ER against Celtic (Roughie was in goals for them) when we went 3 up by half time.

He did, sure it finished 3-1....

WoreTheGreen
17-08-2015, 10:59 PM
My mate bought that house off him...seriously.

near kings buildings. Remember he got dropped against Motherwell mid week game just walked out of fir park and jumped in a taxi hibs won headline next day .Hibs hail heros archie hails taxi

Baldy Foghorn
17-08-2015, 11:02 PM
They scored late on to make it 2-1, (either Donkey Dave or big ears Moore), then one of they two missed a sitter right at the death....Great win.....

Bay Area Hibees
18-08-2015, 01:40 AM
Great thread on Twitter today.
Agree with above.
Sat though lots of derby defeats and draws.
Recall Kano was injured week before tynie.
Was down at portie bathing his ankle to help recover. Overhead punt sent Stevie through.
Celebration was most mental I've been involved in.
Nearly got run over by police horse on way out too.
Happy days.

green.oracle
18-08-2015, 07:19 AM
http://www.hibshistoricaltrust.org.uk/player-profiles/item/144-steve-archibald

It would be almost unthinkable these days for Hibs to sign a player from Barcelona, particularly a fans' favourite who was bought to replace Diego Maradona and only two years previously had played in the European Cup Final, but that's what happened in 1988. If that wasn't unusual enough, Hibs beat off a late bid from Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool to secure his signature.
No-one doubted Steve Archibald's ability which he had proved at Clyde, Aberdeen, Spurs and Barcelona, not to mention Scotland, but it was only after seeing the striker at close quarters that Hibs supporters realised exactly how good he was.
Often he looked disinterested which seemed to lull defenders into a false sense of security, but the fans soon discovered that he was just conserving energy and waiting to pounce when the ball inevitably fell to his feet. His first touch was exquisite and his finishing instinctive.
In short, the man oozed class on and off the field, always immaculately turned out whilst driving top of the range cars, including a gold coloured Rolls Royce.
Born in Rutherglen on 27 September 1956, Steve started out with local clubs Crofoot United and Fernhill Athletic before being spotted by Stan Anderson at Clyde for whom he played part time whilst working as a mechanic.
When Celtic legend Billy McNeil took over the manager's role at Shawfield, he quickly spotted Steve's potential, and when he moved to Aberdeen two months later, he wasted no time in bringing him to Pittodrie for a bargain fee of £20,000. With Clyde, Steve played mainly in midfield, but at Aberdeen he played up front and formed an impressive partnership with striking partner and ex Hibs star Joe Harper.
Steve's career with the Dons started brightly, scoring twice in a 3-0 win over Rangers at Ibrox in his third game, but he was soon to encounter another manager when McNeil returned to Celtic. That manager was Alex Ferguson who brought Pat Stanton in as his number two, and Steve's career went from strength to strength.
At Aberdeen, Steve won five Scotland Under 21 caps, and under Fergie, played a major role in the club's first league title win for 25 years, scoring the opening goal in the 3-1 win over Celtic at Parkhead which blew the league race wide open, then scoring the opening goal in the game which sealed the title; a 5-0 win over relegated Hibs at Easter Road in 1980.
During that campaign, Steve's form brought him to the attention wealthier clubs, and in the summer of 1980 he signed for Tottenham Hotspurs in the English top division for a reported £800,000, a huge fee at the time.
Steve was an instant hit at White Hart Lane and quickly established himself as a favourite with the Spurs' faithful, forming a lethal partnership with Garth Crooks. His arrival at Spurs coincided with a golden era of trophies for the club who won two FA Cups and a UEFA Cup during his four year spell in north London.
He also played in a League Cup final defeat to Liverpool although Steve did manage to achieve a lifelong ambition by scoring the opening goal at Wembley.
Such was his popularity with the Spurs' faithful, Steve even had his own song at White Hart Lane "We'll Take More Care of You, Archibald, Archibald" (to the tune of the British Airways advertisement of the time) as he celebrated every goal with his distinctive arm in the air, cuff gripped in hand a la Denis Law. It was a common sound, as in 189 appearances for Spurs, Steve scored an impressive 77 goals.
Steve won his first Scotland cap whilst playing for Aberdeen scoring on his debut in a 4-1 win over Portugal, and went on to represent his country 27 times, scoring 4 goals. Former Hibs boss Jock Stein selected Steve for his Spain 1982 World Cup squad, and he came on as a 62nd minute substitute in the Scots 5-2 win over New Zealand, scoring the fifth with ten minutes left.
He played 90 minutes in the following game against Brazil, which Scotland lost 1-4, and also played in the 2-2 draw with Russia which saw Scotland narrowly fail to progress to the knock out stages.
Steve left White Hart Lane on a high, scoring in the penalty shootout win over Anderlecht, before sealing a move to Barcelona, then managed by Terry Venables, to replace Argentinian superstar Diego Maradona, who moved to Napoli. Despite having such big boots to fill, Steve once again, won the hearts of the Barcelona fans with his distinctive style of play, and scoring on his debut in a 3-0 away win over Real Madrid didn't hurt.
At the Nou Camp, Steve contributed to the club's first La Liga title in 11 years and helped them reach the Holy Grail of the European Cup Final the following year. Unfortunately, a defensive minded Steaua Bucharest held on for a 0-0 draw before taking the trophy on penalties, denying Steve the ultimate club prize.
After scoring 24 goals in 55 games, Steve fell out of favour due to unfortunate circumstances with restrictions on playing foreigners meant that Steve fell beneath Gary Lineker and Mark Hughes in the manager's pecking order although certainly not in the fans'.
Steve moved on loan to Blackburn where he had a decent, if unspectacular, season, before Alex Miller, with the backing of David Duff and Jim Gray shocked the whole of Scottish football by bringing him to Easter Road, despite interest from Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool.
On 17 August 1988, Steve made his Hibs debut two months shy of his thirty second birthday, as a substitute, scoring twice in a 4-0 League Cup win over Stranraer. His presence made an immediate impact with Hibs who lost only once in his first ten games.
Ask any Hibs fan to name their favourite 'Steve Archibald' moment and you will get a unanimous vote. On 12 November 1988, Hibs travelled to Tynecastle to play Hearts. Hibs hadn't won against Hearts in Gorgie for nearly twenty years and even though Alex Miller's men were in good form, sitting in fourth place, four places above their city rivals, the fans travelled more in hope than expectation. In the 15th minute, Paul Kane gave Hibs the lead with a superb header, but as the fans were still celebrating, big Gordon Rae was sent off.
Despite being down to ten men, Hibs controlled the game and never looked to be in any trouble. With seven minutes remaining, a long overhead kick from Paul Kane found Steve with only Dave McPherson between him and the goal. Such odds never troubled Steve and he easily held off McPherson before striking a superb left foot shot passed Henry Smith into the bottom right hand corner of the net. The fact that the goal came at the Gorgie Road end, which in those days housed the Hibs fans, made it even sweeter and as the soaking wet supporters celebrated in the rain, Steve stood with arm raised allowing photographers to snap the iconic image.

Quote - "Hibs hadn't won in gorgie for nearly 20 years" This is wrong.

Hibs won 2-1 late march 1979, 9 years earlier. Goals from MacLeod and Callachan. (If you go back 20 years from 1988, Hibs won several times in gorgie over that period. 69/70, 71/72, 72/73 how can anybody forget that game, 75/76, 76/77 and 78/79. **** in first division 1977/78).

In the immediate next four years, Hearts played 3 years in the first division (79/80, 81/82 and 82/83) and Hibs played one year in that league, 80/81. So no games against the vermin in gorgie for 4 seasons.

That sentence should read no wins in gorgie for five years.

Hibs played meadowbank in a scottish cup tie on 26 January 1980 at ***********. 1-0 to the cabbage with Callachan scoring. George Best's only appearance in a Hibs jersey at that dump.

Thought it needed corrected before some of these poppy thieving scarf twirlers looked in.

GGTTH :thumbsup::agree:

Stevie Reid
18-08-2015, 08:39 AM
They scored late on to make it 2-1, (either Donkey Dave or big ears Moore), then one of they two missed a sitter right at the death....Great win.....

Alan Moore practically missed an open goal with the last kick of the game.

Stevie Reid
18-08-2015, 08:40 AM
Pretty sure Archie hit the base of the post with a vicious free kick in the last minute against Hearts at ER that denied us a win.

Stevie Reid
18-08-2015, 08:48 AM
Just how good was he? Who would he be comparable to now and how big a deal was the signing at the time??

I was 10 when he signed, in my time the only ones comparable in terms of "how the **** did we get this guy?" and how much they stood out due to their sheer class, were Latapy and Sauzee (especially given we were in the First Division when we signed those two) - but the fact that he was actually signed from Barcelona made it unlike anything else.

Although I saw almost all of his home performances, I actually didn't fully appreciate just how good Archibald was until I saw his performances again on a compilation of Hibs games taped from the telly a few years later. He was immense, so clever and so skilful, with great movement - great striker of a ball with his left foot and great in the air too. Played with his shirt untucked and just looked cool as ****. Was a privilege to see him in a Hibs shirt, even though it was only very briefly.

Liked his fancy cars, but no shy of a taxi back from Motherwell either.

Roxyhibee
18-08-2015, 08:48 AM
You would also see Archie constantly talking to the players on the park, especially the younger ones, telling them to sit higher on the last defender, go wider, having a quiet word in their ear about something, etc - and they listened.!

Coming out of Swynie after that great game, my mates headed one way to the pub and I had to head another way as my night shift started at 6. As I was making my way up one of the quiet Gorgie side streets, I heard through the darkness "Glory Glory To The Hibees" being played at top volume coming from one of the high up open tenement windows just a few hundred yards from the ground.! Absolutely unforgettable day...

itslegaltender
18-08-2015, 08:54 AM
Excellent article on Steve Archibald but there is one glaring error in it.

Was it not the Gordon Hunter game that we finally beat Hearts after a shed load of time? I was working for RockSteady on the pitch at the Hibs end. When we scored there was a pitch invasion, when I grabbed one fan, he started giving me abuse till he realised I was cheering as well!

Stevie Reid
18-08-2015, 08:57 AM
Was it not the Gordon Hunter game that we finally beat Hearts after a shed load of time? I was working for RockSteady on the pitch at the Hibs end. When we scored there was a pitch invasion, when I grabbed one fan, he started giving me abuse till he realised I was cheering as well!

That was the end of 22 in a row. We've had so many bad records against them over the years - I remember when we beat them 2-1 at ER in 1987 (Eddie May and Paul Kane) it was the first win in some stupid amount of time also.

Keith_M
18-08-2015, 09:14 AM
I think signing Archibald was more like signing Alan Shearer or Andy Gray. He was a class act and led the line superbly.


You're probably right mate but I was trying to give the young guy a name (Gerrard) he might actually recognise.

:wink:

E10 Rifle
18-08-2015, 09:15 AM
It was his nous as a player that impressed me - not just his undoubted skill and goal scoring ability. In the 3-1 semi-final loss to Celtic, McCarthy was booting him all over the place in the first half. So when another aimless long ball was sent up to him he jumped (with no real chance of getting it) alongside McCarthy and just flicked his head back onto McCarthy's nose. McCarthy squealed like a pig (as he and Aitken were want to do while dishing out all sorts to their opponents) and the ref just waved play on as to all intents and purpose it looked like a fair contest. Result - McCarthy backed off. It was just an experienced guy letting the CH know he wasn't going to be pushed around. Pity we were 3-0 down at that stage :boo hoo:

erin go bragh
18-08-2015, 01:25 PM
Did he also not score two goals at ER against Celtic (Roughie was in goals for them) when we went 3 up by half time.

We sang happy birthday at ht , as it were smeltics centenery year (1988) pure class as said , we were winning 3-0 .

IWasThere2016
18-08-2015, 01:49 PM
That was just a magic night, and Archibald was one cool guy.

Cooler than cool. Fabulous signing by Lexo.

Spike Mandela
18-08-2015, 01:56 PM
It was his nous as a player that impressed me - not just his undoubted skill and goal scoring ability. In the 3-1 semi-final loss to Celtic, McCarthy was booting him all over the place in the first half. So when another aimless long ball was sent up to him he jumped (with no real chance of getting it) alongside McCarthy and just flicked his head back onto McCarthy's nose. McCarthy squealed like a pig (as he and Aitken were want to do while dishing out all sorts to their opponents) and the ref just waved play on as to all intents and purpose it looked like a fair contest. Result - McCarthy backed off. It was just an experienced guy letting the CH know he wasn't going to be pushed around. Pity we were 3-0 down at that stage :boo hoo:

It's the little things like this about great players you remember not just the famous goals.

I remember an incident in a game where Archie was on the right wing facing across to the left wing with a left back in close attendance. Someone pinged a long ball towards him. Lesser mortals would have trapped the ball and tried to beat the defender. Archie however, somehow, trapped the ball with the outside of his right foot and swept it up the wing past the defender all in one movement. I swear he was 2 or 3 yards away before the defender even moved.

Sheer class.

southsider
18-08-2015, 02:07 PM
The "real deal" SA was a joy to watch in our shirt. Defo in my top ten all time fav Hibs players.

Baldy Foghorn
18-08-2015, 02:46 PM
Alan Moore practically missed an open goal with the last kick of the game.

That's it, knew it was a sitter, thanks SR....:aok::aok:

Scouse Hibee
18-08-2015, 02:53 PM
Would have loved to seen the likes of Archibald in a Hibs shirt, the closest I got to seeing a marquee signing for Hibs was Ray Wilkins! Unless of course you count that french guy ;-)

stanton_4
18-08-2015, 03:13 PM
I was one of quite a few Hibs supporters who were not overly enthused by Archibald signing. I had never rated him that highly before so actually thought he would be a bit of a waste of space. Boy how wrong I was. His first touch was immaculate. The ball was always brought under control immediately and his head was always up to see where to put it. The timing of his runs were perfection and his finishing was superb. Fantastic player for us.

Chibs
18-08-2015, 03:17 PM
Would have loved to seen the likes of Archibald in a Hibs shirt, the closest I got to seeing a marquee signing for Hibs was Ray Wilkins! Unless of course you count that french guy ;-)

Ooh think you may have opened a can of worms with that post.

BroxburnHibee
18-08-2015, 03:30 PM
Like many others I was never a fan of Stevie until I seen him in the flesh. He was easily one of the best players ever to grace ER.

That night at Tynie alone was worth his wages but there was plenty other highlights.

Sadly he didn't stay long.

Stevie Reid
18-08-2015, 03:41 PM
That's it, knew it was a sitter, thanks SR....:aok::aok:

:aok:

FitbaFolkKen
18-08-2015, 04:48 PM
That was my first ever game :thumbsup:

We were late and missed the first goal, I expected 4-0 wins as the norm from that day on... sadly mistaken :wink:

Tom Hart RIP
18-08-2015, 05:18 PM
I was one of quite a few Hibs supporters who were not overly enthused by Archibald signing. I had never rated him that highly before so actually thought he would be a bit of a waste of space. Boy how wrong I was. His first touch was immaculate. The ball was always brought under control immediately and his head was always up to see where to put it. The timing of his runs were perfection and his finishing was superb. Fantastic player for us.

Agree 100%. It was only when he played for us did I realise how good he was

Tom Hart RIP
18-08-2015, 05:28 PM
Ps my apologies. It was me that wrote the player profile which quoted 20 years. It was typo and poor proof reading.it should have read almost 10 years which was what all the newspapers quoted at the time.
I certainly knew it hadn't been 20 as I had been at every Derby at tynecastle from the 2-1 Hazel and Duncan cup tie to the 2-1 cup quarter final in 1979. In fact the only defeat I recall was the game after 7-0. Back to Archiebald, one of the best players I have seen at Easter Road

tamig
18-08-2015, 07:33 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luB0aej4_rE


:not worth

Proud to be in the Gorgie Road end that day. Archie was a God.

tamig
18-08-2015, 07:35 PM
I was one of quite a few Hibs supporters who were not overly enthused by Archibald signing. I had never rated him that highly before so actually thought he would be a bit of a waste of space. Boy how wrong I was. His first touch was immaculate. The ball was always brought under control immediately and his head was always up to see where to put it. The timing of his runs were perfection and his finishing was superb. Fantastic player for us.

How can you say that? He was brilliant at Aberdeen when they won the league at ER, was brilliant for Spurs, then Barca. How could anybody not be excited by his signing?

Billy Whizz
18-08-2015, 07:43 PM
Proud to be in the Gorgie Road end that day. Archie was a God.

As an aside, why did they move us from the Gorgie to the Roseburn end for derby's?

ancient hibee
18-08-2015, 08:20 PM
I still don't understand why he came-expected him to be past it-his goal every 2 games record doesn't fully illustrate how good he really was.

Ringothedog
18-08-2015, 08:35 PM
As an aside, why did they move us from the Gorgie to the Roseburn end for derby's?

McLeod street end was always the traditional Hibs end. The gorgie end was theirs.

CropleyWasGod
18-08-2015, 08:41 PM
McLeod street end was always the traditional Hibs end. The gorgie end was theirs.
Gorgie Road end? That was the away end going back to the 60s at least. It's only recently that it was changed. ,

Billy Whizz
18-08-2015, 08:44 PM
Gorgie Road end? That was the away end going back to the 60s at least. It's only recently that it was changed. ,

Must been around the time they rebuilt the stadium, wonder why they moved us though, unless they built the Gorgie stand first and decided to keep the home fans there

3pm
18-08-2015, 08:47 PM
Must been around the time they rebuilt the stadium, wonder why they moved us though, unless they built the Gorgie stand first and decided to keep the home fans there

The Roseburn was up first.

When Dow scored on his debut, we were in the Gorgie Road end and The Roseburn was up (and housed the filth).

stantonhibby
18-08-2015, 08:55 PM
I still don't understand why he came-expected him to be past it-his goal every 2 games record doesn't fully illustrate how good he really was.

Scored a cracking goal at ER against Hearts as well.....sort of backward header he made look easy.

gillythehibby
18-08-2015, 09:01 PM
The Roseburn was up first.

When Dow scored on his debut, we were in the Gorgie Road end and The Roseburn was up (and housed the filth).


I saw Archie score whilst in the Gorgie road end. Place went metal. Also saw Joe Mcbride put one in the postage stamp in the last minute. Superb. That ended in running battles on Gorgie road when we came out the piggery. Good times :-)

scoopyboy
18-08-2015, 09:11 PM
Gorgie Road end? That was the away end going back to the 60s at least. It's only recently that it was changed. ,

Definitely not CWG.

When Pat Stanton equalised in injury time we definitely had the School end.

Another game when we were singing we'll meet again was definitely the school end.

These two games must have been mid to late seventies.

Edit - Found the Pat Stanton equaliser on you tube, it was 1975 and you can clearly see the Hibs fans celebrating at the school end.

CropleyWasGod
18-08-2015, 09:21 PM
Definitely not CWG.

When Pat Stanton equalised we definitely had the School end.

Another game when we were singing we'll meet again was definitely the school end.

These two games must have been mid to late seventies.
Actually, thinking of it. In those days crowds changed ends at half time. So we're probably both right :)

scoopyboy
18-08-2015, 09:26 PM
Actually, thinking of it. In those days crowds changed ends at half time. So we're probably both right :)

I edited my post CWG.

I found the Stanton goal on you tube, searched by doing pat Stanton goals and it popped up no probs, it was 1975.

I can't do links but if somebody can put it on it will bring back many fond memories for us.

jst1875
18-08-2015, 09:34 PM
Definitely not CWG.

When Pat Stanton equalised in injury time we definitely had the School end.

Another game when we were singing we'll meet again was definitely the school end.

These two games must have been mid to late seventies.

Edit - Found the Pat Stanton equaliser on you tube, it was 1975 and you can clearly see the Hibs fans celebrating at the school end.

our main support was always in the school end during the seventies, altho with no segregation there was always pockets of away fans in the gorgie road end, remember pats equaliser well, half of our support had already left.
:flag:

Chibs
19-08-2015, 08:05 AM
I edited my post CWG.

I found the Stanton goal on you tube, searched by doing pat Stanton goals and it popped up no probs, it was 1975.

I can't do links but if somebody can put it on it will bring back many fond memories for us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mepPmVNnTK0

Keith_M
19-08-2015, 08:19 AM
When segregation was introduced at Tynecastle in the late 70s, they naturally gave the home fans the covered terracing. That left the uncovered Gorgie Road end for away fans.

However, the drawback of that was that it was much harder to segregate fans after the match (there was almost always loads of trouble) so, when they finished rebuilding the stadium, they moved away Fans to the 'school' end. It's much easier to get visiting fans in and out with no bother under the bridge leading to Roseburn.

Kawacabbage10
19-08-2015, 08:30 AM
Was there as a 10 year old, celebrations were bedlam ! though we were crammed in like sardines as Mercer had decided to put in a wire fence creating a further segregation between the away end and the end of the old shed to stop missiles and objects being chucked between the supporters ! What a finish by Archie goals and Kano giving the Yams the subtle v's after he had opened the scoring infront of the school end.

Only other celebration that came close was when Jeebsie ended that run, our whole row of their newly installed seats put in on the old terracing collapsed underneath us. Good times !

stanton_4
19-08-2015, 09:46 AM
How can you say that? He was brilliant at Aberdeen when they won the league at ER, was brilliant for Spurs, then Barca. How could anybody not be excited by his signing?

Pretty easily actually. I thought he was lazy and lucky and I was totally amazed he got a move to Barca. I just did not appreciate his ability until I saw him regularly at ER. Like I said I was proved wrong but reading through previous posters it seems I wasn't the only one.

tamig
19-08-2015, 07:04 PM
Pretty easily actually. I thought he was lazy and lucky and I was totally amazed he got a move to Barca. I just did not appreciate his ability until I saw him regularly at ER. Like I said I was proved wrong but reading through previous posters it seems I wasn't the only one.
Fair enough. I always rated Archibald from the first time I saw him.playing for Aberdeen.

Mr White
19-08-2015, 07:33 PM
Scored a cracking goal at ER against Hearts as well.....sort of backward header he made look easy.

:agree: one each draw Nov 89, my first easter road derby and first derby goal I saw us score. Made it look effortless too. Last goal for hibs I think but I remember it as more of a forward facing looping header?

Steve-O
21-08-2015, 10:00 AM
That was the end of 22 in a row. We've had so many bad records against them over the years - I remember when we beat them 2-1 at ER in 1987 (Eddie May and Paul Kane) it was the first win in some stupid amount of time also.

I worked out just today that was the first derby win of my lifetime. I was born in 1981! :rolleyes:

Steve-O
21-08-2015, 10:04 AM
:agree: one each draw Nov 89, my first easter road derby and first derby goal I saw us score. Made it look effortless too. Last goal for hibs I think but I remember it as more of a forward facing looping header?

Definitely forward facing. Somehow manage to lob Henry Smith with a header from about 8 yards out!

Found it! Watch from 10 minutes - https://youtu.be/dREuu2LwMCE

Unbelievable header really, unclear how he managed it.

Keith_M
21-08-2015, 10:15 AM
I worked out just today that was the first derby win of my lifetime. I was born in 1981! :rolleyes:



I did some research on it recently and, from the year I was born till the year I left school (66-83), they beat us a grand total of 3 times in the league.


You were obviously born too late

:wink:

Roxyhibee
21-08-2015, 01:45 PM
What these highlights show above anything else (apart from MacDonald being a bitter little Hun for not acknowledging a superb, skilful goal) is that 33 year old Archie surely prevented creepy Craig from stepping up a level by out thinking him and turning him inside out the whole game - he would have been an embarrassment if he'd plied his kick-anything-that-gets-past-him philosophy down south....

McIntosh
21-08-2015, 02:15 PM
One of the finest forwards to play for Hibs and one of my personal favourite bar Alan Gordon.