London Hibs Archive News (2003)

Jan 2003	BURNS NIGHT SUPPER 2003 - 18 January Thanks to all but particularly Alex & Andrew for their great efforts. Jim O'Rourke was an exceptional guest, very well received by the members. He sent a letter of thanks to our Chairman, which included the following: "I wish to express my thanks to all at London Hibs for the kindness shown to myself, my partner Anne, my brother John and sister-in-law Judi on our visit to London at the weekend for the Burns� Supper." Jimmy O'Rourke's Appreciation Dinner was on 30 March. A good time was had by one and all and Jimmy was once again overwhelmed by our support. Signed Ian Murray and Wayne Rooney strips were won by members!
Feb 2003	This is me in the FC Barcelona museum admiring the poster advertising the Barcelona v Hibs game in the 1960/61 Fairs Cup. (The stookie's a football injury!)
May 2003	"Where's Jimmy Wallace?" I hear you ask! Well, on Saturday 3rd May he was at Easter Road, enjoying a fine performance by youngsters Derek Riordan and Scott Brown in the 3-1 victory over Aberdeen. (L-R, Mike Inglis, Bill Garriock, Jimmy Walllace, John Connor)
July 2003	You never know who you're going to meet on holiday! There I was, meeting relatives at Orlando's Sanford Airport, when I spotted Rose McEwan waiting for her coach.
Nov 2003	PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2002/03 The POTY award took place following the Dundee United game on 8 Nov. For those who weren't there we met with, the Chairman (Ken L), the owner (Sir Tom), the manager (fat Boab) & our POTY, Ian Murray, as well as Hibs legends, Stanton, Preston, MacFarlane, Cormack, Kane etc. Great stories from Willie MacFarlane & real openness from Bobby W. Get the full stories at the meeting on the 11th. Report & Photos here
	JOE BAKER ARTICLE As a tribute to Joe Baker following his recent sad death, you can now read the article from HHHT, Issue 21, when he was a guest of London Hibs at Highbury. here