London Hibs would like to congratulate Hibs for the performance of every single member of the team on Thursday night - oh so close!. I'm sure I speak for all London Hibbies that were at the AEK game (or listening on the web) when I say that the boys did us proud. I was "ouzo-ing" with pride. 

The day started for Andrew Murray and myself (Mike Inglis) having to endure exorbitant bar prices at Luton Airport while we waited for our delayed flight to Edinburgh. As each further delay was announced another round was bought - also, contingency plans were made to hop on a train down to London to watch the game at the Cafe Corfu in Camden (photos of this event to follow). Fortunately this wasn't necessary!

£4 a pint!

Easyjet were up to their usual tricks and eventually a chartered Boeing 737 from Icelandic airline "Sunbird" arrived from Manchester to take us to Embra. We were airborne at 5.40pm and found ourselves sitting next to a Hibby who bought us a drink - cheers!

We legged it through the arrivals hall at about 6.50pm, were met by Andrew's brother who negotiated the Edinburgh traffic skillfully (see below)

and we arrived at the ground only 5 minutes after kick off.

THE GAME

What a roller coaster of emotions we went through during the game. It's all been said on other websites, but for atmosphere, I don't think I've experienced better. The team did us proud and gave us the appetite for more - next year please! 

The AEK fans, in the south stand, were vociferous, if somewhat controversial, in their support

Craig Williamson and most of the Smith family show their appreciation at the final whistle

Embarrassing - a proud Mike Inglis underneath the London Hibs flag