Chris Shevlane

[Hamish]

Just read that Chris has died aged 80.

Started his career at Hearts, then a free transfer to Celtic and joined Hibs in 1968, was player of the year in 1970 and made 91 appearances before joining Morton.


RIP.

[leith lynx]

Just read that Chris has died aged 80.

Started his career at Hearts, then a free transfer to Celtic and joined Hibs in 1968, was player of the year in 1970 and made 91 appearances before joining Morton.


RIP.

One of the first players I remember watching for Hibs, Rest in Peace Chris.

[BILLYHIBS]

Deepest sincerest condolences to family and friends

A real gentleman

RIP

[hibsfan7]

R.I.P chris

[Roxyhibee]

Remember him well, very good player, well known name on the team sheet, sad news. Must have seen most of the home games he played for us.

[heretoday]

A player from the sixties which was a great era to be a young fan.

[Kato]

One of the first players I remember watching for Hibs, Rest in Peace Chris.Same here, he stood out as a "character".

RIP

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[Hiber-nation]

RIP Chris

[O'Rourke3]

RIP Chris.

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[eastterrace]

My dad was a big hearts fan and when I was a wee boy ( 10 yrs old) I was at the minto hotel for someone in the family’s party and Chris shevlane was at the bar and my dad got him to introduce himself and I mind at the time was his ginger hair really stood out. He was a great player for both hibs and hearts. RIP

[Kato]

Anyone remember Chris's brother? He had more Catholic badges on his scarf than half the Celtc support combined. Must have weighed a ton.

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[belhavenbill]

Chris was one of those players whom you knew would always put in a sound performance. Never let the team down. RIP and condolences to his family.

[EVENTUALLY]

Chris was one of those players whom you knew would always put in a sound performance. Never let the team down. RIP and condolences to his family.


That was him. A very consistent and reliable full back who was always calm under pressure. RIP Chris Shevlane.

[Hiber-nation]

Anyone remember Chris's brother? He had more Catholic badges on his scarf than half the Celtc support combined. Must have weighed a ton.

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Yep, Pat. He had learning difficulties, worked as a porter in the Scottish Office. Loved to tell everyone his brother played for Celtic :greengrin

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Remember him fondly in the 60s, RIP Chris.💚

[Jonnyboy]

A stalwart in his day.

RIP Chris

[Disshibee]

Yep, Pat. He had learning difficulties, worked as a porter in the Scottish Office. Loved to tell everyone his brother played for Celtic :greengrin

He used to play in the legendary kick about games in the meadows. Chris used to sometimes join in risking life and limb as the games were fiercely intense.

[Mick O'Rourke]

He used to play in the legendary kick about games in the meadows. Chris used to sometimes join in risking life and limb as the games were fiercely intense.



I too remember Pat Shevlane from my school and teen years.I went to school in Glen Street.
As said,Pat could be spotted in the Meadows/Tollcross area,sporting his lapel badges.

Chris,although did not quite break through at Celtic,was a very good player.
Unfortunate with his ankle problems, although he did himself proud with us and our city neighbours!
Played in an era in Scotland when we had good quality players in his position.
He ran a pub (Shevlanes Bar) in the east end of Glasgow after he retired.
His family still own it.His son has paid a tribute to his Dad on facebook/pub website

"The Meedies" get a mention,a place where some fine Edinburgh footballers learnt the game.

https://shevlanes.co.uk/


Chris Shevlane RIP

[CentreLine]

Anyone remember Chris's brother? He had more Catholic badges on his scarf than half the Celtc support combined. Must have weighed a ton.

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What a memory jolt that is👌
Really nice guy. I worked beside him as a porter at John Menzies on Princes Street and had forgotten that. I hope he’s still going strong and sorry to hear that Chris has passed on.

[BILLYHIBS]

Remember the last game of the season 1970 the 12 year old Billy Hibs and his pal got the train through to East End Park

We stood outside the Main Stand waiting on the Hibs bus to roll up

The Shev smiled when he saw our scarves and was only too pleased to oblige us with two briefs for the Centre Stand

Gentleman

Edit :

A 2-1 win O’Rourke and Murphy

[Donegal Hibby]

RIP Chris .
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/rip-chris-shevlane

[1620]

RIP Chris .
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/rip-chris-shevlane
One of my best friends Chris and his wife Colette for 50 years. Heart broken. RIP Chris.

[Mick O'Rourke]

One of my best friends Chris and his wife Colette for 50 years. Heart broken. RIP Chris.

You will have your wonderful memories with your pal.
Such a long time friendship.
Been reading tributes elsewhere and such a well liked man was "The Shev"
Of course, my brother Jimmy knew him well from his Hearts and Hibs days and even in their younger years up at The Meedies for a game on a Sunday or summer evenings.We hailed from the Grassmarket then.

God Bless you and the Shevlane Family.

Hibs Player of the Year Award 1970 was presented to Chris by Jimmy O'Rourke who was the previous years recipient.

Those two may well be reminiscing now.

His memory marches on !


Rest in Peace "The Shev"

[darwenhibby]

My dad spoke well of Chris and Jimmy as they hailed from the Grassmarket and they all played football together in the Meadows
RIP Chris

[JimBHibees]

One of my best friends Chris and his wife Colette for 50 years. Heart broken. RIP Chris.

Genuine condolences

[Donegal Hibby]

One of my best friends Chris and his wife Colette for 50 years. Heart broken. RIP Chris.
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your friend . RIP Chris.

[Liam978]

My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your friend . RIP Chris.

Used to visit his pub in Springburn prior to games in the weege with the St Giles bus. Always made very welcome. RIP Chris .