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  1. 02-02-2018 07:56 AM #1
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    Peacocks

    I get a google email every morning with Hibs related news stories and in today's feed there was an article on Efe Ambrose from I'm guessing a Nigerian paper called Punch. There's a link at the end, but one line in there got me - "The Peacocks face third-placed Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday".

    Never heard Hibs referred to as the peacocks before - anyone? (or is it just poor translation)

    Article was at http://punchng.com/im-happy-playing-...-hibs-ambrose/
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    Quote Originally Posted by davemcbain View Post
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    I get a google email every morning with Hibs related news stories and in today's feed there was an article on Efe Ambrose from I'm guessing a Nigerian paper called Punch. There's a link at the end, but one line in there got me - "The Peacocks face third-placed Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday".

    Never heard Hibs referred to as the peacocks before - anyone? (or is it just poor translation)

    Article was at http://punchng.com/im-happy-playing-...-hibs-ambrose/
    Wrong club.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernians_F.C.

    There is no such thing as too much yarn, just not enough time.
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  3. 02-02-2018 08:04 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Golden Fleece View Post
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    Many thanks - Not just the daily record that employs shoddy journos then. Love it.
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  5. 02-02-2018 08:52 AM #5
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  6. 02-02-2018 08:57 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by pacoluna View Post
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    Thats brilliant mate, I went in 2013 and picked up a Hibernians top.
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  7. 02-02-2018 09:01 AM #7
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    Hibernian Peacocks v the Gorgie plastic Owls, am liking the sound of that,will appeal to the American Market.

    "I did not need any persuasion to play for such a great club, the Hibs result is still one of the first I look for"

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  8. 02-02-2018 09:18 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by pacoluna View Post
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    I regularly take in Hibernians games when I go to Malta home or away with it being such a small place,I picked up this top just before they bet maccabi tel-aviv 2-1 in champs league qualifiers, unfortunately the return league wasn't so good, I won't repeat the score 😂
    Really fancied a game when I was there but wasnt able to go. Wore a Hibs top in Valetta and got stopped more times than I can remember
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    We might not be the Peacocks but we’ve got plenty to be proud of.
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  10. 02-02-2018 09:38 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by hibsbollah View Post
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    I have a Peacocks pennant in the car. confuses the garage when it gets serviced
    There is no such thing as too much yarn, just not enough time.
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  11. 02-02-2018 09:40 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Golden Fleece View Post
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    I have a Peacocks pennant in the car. confuses the garage when it gets serviced

    I quite like the idea of the Peacocks being our nickname. Wait, we don't already have a nickname do we?
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  12. 02-02-2018 09:47 AM #12
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    I'm using the Peacocks from now on.
    Something to crow about.
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  13. 02-02-2018 09:49 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by heretoday View Post
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    I'm using the Peacocks from now on.
    Something to crow about.
    Maybe this is something the fans reps could think about pigeon to the board?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cynic View Post
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    Maybe this is something the fans reps could think about pigeon to the board?
    That's a code violation right there. Yesiree it is.
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  15. 02-02-2018 09:53 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by cynic View Post
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    Maybe this is something the fans reps could think about pigeon to the board?
    They'll ignore it. That's what they always doo.
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  16. 02-02-2018 09:53 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by heretoday View Post
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    I'm using the Peacocks from now on.
    Something to crow about.
    I'm liking The Peacocks
    Hertz could change theirs as well......
    The Cocks
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    Quote Originally Posted by heretoday View Post
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    I'm using the Peacocks from now on.
    Something to crow about.

    Is there any reason not to adopt it?

    No one else domestically uses it I don't think, its unique and the reason for it is utterly stupid in origin. What's not to like?


    "Why are you called the Peacocks?"

    "Because of Efe Ambrose and a game that never took place between a Maltese(non-falcon) club and The Rangers."
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    Quote Originally Posted by heretoday View Post
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    I'm using the Peacocks from now on.
    Something to crow about.
    It certainly is. I might start subscribing to this Nigerian Punch magazine im hearing so much about. Theres a whole peacock section.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod View Post
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    They'll ignore it. That's what they always doo.
    Irresponsible. Senior poster too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CMurdoch View Post
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    I'm liking The Peacocks
    Hertz could change theirs as well......
    The Cocks
    Are you trying to say they’re bigger than us?

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    Can we not get a pre season trip to Malta to play Hibernians? Would capture the imagination of both sets of fans I'd think.

    Then again given our recent escapades abroad maybe not......
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    Is it possible for us to make a wall of peacock sound at the game? They kind of shriek do they not?
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    Our pun banter is probably on par with hearts gif banter. Brutal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pretty Boy View Post
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    Can we not get a pre season trip to Malta to play Hibernians? Would capture the imagination of both sets of fans I'd think.

    Then again given our recent escapades abroad maybe not......

    Or if Hibernian won't go to the Hibernians perhaps we should bring the Hibernians to Hibernian...

    Would be a right pack of peacocks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by One Day Soon View Post
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    Is it possible for us to make a wall of peacock sound at the game? They kind of shriek do they not?
    That's just another fan tale.
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    I like it. Flamboyant and colourful. Sums us up perfectly!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SRHibs View Post
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    Are you trying to say they’re bigger than us?

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    Beat me too it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by One Day Soon View Post
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    Is there any reason not to adopt it?

    No one else domestically uses it I don't think, its unique and the reason for it is utterly stupid in origin. What's not to like?


    "Why are you called the Peacocks?"

    "Because of Efe Ambrose and a game that never took place between a Maltese(non-falcon) club and The Rangers."
    Leeds United (depending on your definition of "domestic").
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    Unfortunately our new club mascot would be unable to travel with us on European adventures

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2018/01/31/airlines-tighten-rules-comfort-animals-rather-than-wait-dot/1083895001/

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