http://www.ozhibs.com Hibernian FC Supporters Association (Australia Branch) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:05:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en           function wpopen (macagna) { window.open(macagna, '_blank', 'width=530,height=460,scrollbars=yes,status=yes'); }       OZ HIBSHibernian FC Supporters Association (Australia Branch) From the President Hi All, Well here we are into the new season with a couple of wins under our belt and a narrow loss to smeltic to rave about. Having watched the Falkirk and Smeltic games live on ... http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=75   Not many organisations such as ours can boast 25 years of existence, and come 2012  - just over 2 years away-that’s when our silver anniversary will be due. We marked various anniversaries in various different ways, depending on how the branch had evolved, receded or metamorphosised at that particular ... http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=73 FORMER Hibs defender Billy Simpson, who played for the club in the mid-1960s, has died at the age of 64. Billy signed for Hibs from Edina Hibs in 1963 and went on to make 45 appearances in seven seasons before signing for Falkirk. He also played for Albion Rovers, ... http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=71 Ex Hibs captain George Stewart is coming to Australia to visit his son who lives in Brisbane, and will be passing through Sydney in October. He and his son are meeting up with me on Saturday October 17 for a meal, and anyone who fancies joining us is welcome, ... http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=70 VIEW FROM THE WEST      Peter has asked me to have a go at 'scribing' for the HWG! Newsletter.        Those who know me, know that I'm scathing of the Scotsman and most of the articles they throw together as if everyday was a slow news day! You know the kind of articles, the ... http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=67 The season has just ground to a shuddering halt with a no-nonsense loss to Motherwell at home but (maybe I’m incurable) I have a sense of optimism for next season (all of about 4 weeks away!)  (I’m with you I can’t wait for next season I always live in hope for ... http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=66 What: NZ Hibees End of Season Bash and CIS League Final DVD viewing Where: Downstairs Bar of the Four Kings (cnr Taranaki & Manners St WGN) - Booth has been reserved for us. When: Friday 30th May - 7pm Who: Any local Hibbies that fancy catching up http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=65 DO THE PLAYERS REALLY WANT 3RD SPOT AND UEFA CUP QUALIFICATION? Its bad enough getting beat, its even worse playing crap and getting beat but when the team shoots itself in the foot like it did against Dundee Utd and Aberdeen it really pisses me off. We had a glorious chance to take 3rd spot knowing as we ... http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=64 Hello Fellow Hibees,    Well with the season nearly over it is a case of "oh near but yet so far" for us Hibs fans downunder. With missing out to direct qualification to the UEFA Cup we have the pleasure of competing in the inter tattie cup to look forward to. If only we ... http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=60 I write this message after enjoying another memorable OZ Hibs night of entertainment at Moonee Valley Racetrack in Melbourne, this was the auction night organised to raise funds for the visit of Pat Stanton and his wife in 2009.A terrific night of Hibernian hospitality with friends and family where over sixty people put their hand in there pocket on numerous occasions. At ... http://www.ozhibs.com/?p=57