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big-mo
23-08-2015, 07:51 AM
Season 1885-86



20th February, Hibs were again victorious in the Edinburgh FA Shield final beating St Bernards 5-1.

10th April, Scotland played Wales, Scotland won 4-1, James McGhee and James Lundy of Hibs won their first Scotland caps.

15th May, the final of the Rosebery Cup was abandoned after 75 minutes due to a riot, Hibs were leading 2-0, the replay on the 1st June was also abandoned due to a riot, this time after 70 minutes and with Hearts leading 2-0. On the 24th June Hearts eventually won the cup 1-0.

Hibs sold their first season tickets, costing 5/- (25p).
Michael Whelahan was made Hibernians President.

Season results –
Scottish Cup S/F

Tinribs
23-08-2015, 10:03 AM
Edinburgh has always liked a riot, the cup matches sound wild even by the Edinburgh mob standards though :greengrin