DEAL DONE: Hibernians have finally won the battle to sign a vital player.
Matching the ‘vintage meets modern’ ethos of the new Joma Hibs home shirt, Easter Road stalwarts Pat Stanton and
Keith Wright teamed up with current stars Joe Newell and Eilidh Adams, as well as Academy products Kanayo
Megwa, to create a memorable shot.
Brilliantly caught by Hibs photographer Cameron Allan, the image also incorporates a number of interesting aspects,
all related to the Club, such as furniture, memorabilia, and replica kits, to present fans with a number of ‘Easter Eggs’
to find during the campaign.
This ‘Behind The Photo’ segment explores the process of making a portrait that honors both our past and future.
Pat Stanton, Hibs royalty, made 617 appearances for the club over a 14-year career at Easter Road in the 1960s and
1970s. The dominant and technically brilliant midfielder captained Hibernian’s legendary Turnbull’s Tornadoes
team, who defeated Hearts 7-0 at Tynecastle on New Year’s Day 1973 and won the League Cup two months before.
Pat later managed the club and is a member of both the Hibernian and Scottish Football Halls of Fame.
Keith Wright, a native Hibee, is a hero to many Hibs fans. The Edinburgh-born attacker joined his hometown club in
1991 following successful seasons with Raith Rovers and Dundee, and rapidly established himself as a cult icon,
scoring important goals in the League Cup Semi-Final and Final as Hibs won the cup at Hampden. He is now a
member of the Hibernian Hall of Fame and will be recognized as one of Hibs’ best attackers of the twentieth century.
Dreadlocked-haired midfielder Kevin Harper, a fan favourite in the 1990s, came through Hibs’ Academy before
bursting onto the scene with remarkable talents and magnificent goals. He was also Hibernian’s first black footballer,
and he continued to break down barriers throughout his career as an extraordinary player and anti-racism advocate.
Kevin left Hibs in 1998 after six seasons in the First Team and enjoyed a great career in England. He is currently
frequently heard on Hibs TV, summarizing games with Cliff Pike in the commentary box.
