9 famous Hibs fans including sports superstars, iconic writers and Hollywood actors
Mark Carruthers
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Craig and Charlie Reid are probably the two men most commonly associated with the term ‘famous Hibs fans’ and of course sang Easter Road anthem Sunshine on Leith
It has been a challenging start to the new season for Hibs. After suffering a shock defeat at Andorran minnows Atletic Club d'Escaldes in the first leg of the Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie, Lee Johnson’s men turned around that deficit with a dominant 6-1 win at Easter Road.
Further progress came with a 5-3 aggregate win over Swiss side FC Luzern but the European exploits look all but over after a 5-0 home hammering against Aston Villa in the first leg of a play-off round tie on Thursday night.
The Premiership campaign is yet to get going after Hibs emerged pointless from a home game against St Mirren and a visit to Motherwell and they will now head into Saturday’s Easter Road meeting with Livingston looking for their first win of the league season. No matter what happens, Hibs can count on the support of some very familiar faces from the world of sport, writing and acting.
The Glenrothes born Hollywood star is a life long Hibee through an unlce who previously worked as a scout at Easter Road
One of the modern day greats of Scottish sport is a Hibs fan despite being born in Glasgow as his Grandad, Roy Erskine, played for the club
The Proclaimers are not the only famous siblings who support the Hibees and Andy’s brother Jamie, a successful tennis star in his own right, is also a fan
The author of Trainspotting is another well known fans and his works have featured plenty of his works have featured Hibs references including the recently adapted ‘Crime’ featuring Dougray Scott
Hearts may have world class athletes like Chris Hoy among their famous fans but the Hibees aren’t outdone there and count the WBO light-welterweight world champion amongst their supporters
The broadcaster, presenter and pantomime actor Grant Stott is an Edinburgh native and a well-known Hibs supporter
Derek Dick, known by his stgae name Fish and formerly of the band Marillion, is among further musical talent who follow the Hibees
A former TV presenter, MSP and pro-independence activist is another Edinburgh native who is a well known Hibs fan
Doctor Who is in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest running science fiction show of all time and this November it’s celebrating its diamond anniversary.
This lacklustre romcom from Apple is saved from bargain bin status thanks to the disarming charm of Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts in the central roles.
Michael Caine is sitting on a sofa watching the Wimbledon championships on TV when, on a cloudy day in early July, I arrive to meet him at his apartment in a tower block at Chelsea Harbour. ‘I’ll turn it down,’ he says, reaching for the remote.
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