10 famous Hibs supporters including tennis legends, musicians and MPs
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 season for Hibs as they were sat just above the relegation zone when the Premiership took a two-week break as the focus turned towards Scotland’s attempts to qualify for Euro 2024.
Within the opening month of the campaign, the men from Easter Road had suffered an exit from the Europa Conference League, crashed to league defeats against St Mirren, Motherwell and Livingston and parted company with former manager Lee Johnson.
There was some positivity as they rounded off for the international break with a 2-0 win at Aberdeen as Christian Doidge and Adam Le Fondre both found the net to secure a hard-earned three points at Pittodrie.
The Glenrothes born Hollywood star is a life long Hibee through an unlce who previously worked as a scout at Easter Road
With a new manager expected to be in charge by the time Hibs return to action with a visit to Kilmarnock on Saturday - and the new man will be able to count on the backing of some very familiar faces as celebrities from the world of television, politics and music are known to hold the Easter Road club close to their hearts.
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
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