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Hibernian, one of the most prominent clubs in Scottish football, was founded in 1875.〔(The Origins of Hibernian - 3 ), Hibernian official site〕 The club was named in honour of the Roman name for Ireland and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.〔 The club has competed in the top division of Scottish football in all but four seasons since they first gained entry to the top division in 1895. Hibernian have been Scottish champions four times, most recently in 1952.〔(www.rsssf.com )〕 The club has also been champions of the second tier five times, most recently in 1999. Hibernian have won the Scottish Cup twice, but not since 1902. The club has won the League Cup three times,〔The club also won the Southern League Cup, which was the forerunner of the Scottish League Cup, during the Second World War.〕 most recently when they defeated Kilmarnock 5–1 in the 2007 Scottish League Cup Final. ==Formation (up to 1875)== There was a substantial migration of Irish people to Scotland during the 19th century, particularly after the Irish Potato Famine. Most settled in the Glasgow area, but a small proportion made their way through to Edinburgh.〔(The Origins of Hibernian - 1 ), Hibernian official site〕 The Cowgate was known as ''Little Ireland'' at the time, due to the concentration of Irish people in the area.〔 St. Patrick's Church in the Cowgate had founded a Catholic Young Men's Society (CYMS) in 1865.〔(The Origins of Hibernian - 2 ), Hibernian official site〕 The Irish community was not integrated into the wider Edinburgh community,〔 but Canon Edward Joseph Hannan was looking for a way to achieve this.〔 Michael Whelahan suggested to Canon Hannon that the CYMS should form its own football club. In a meeting on 6 August 1875, Hibernian F.C. was founded, with Canon Hannon as its first manager and Whelahan as its first captain.〔 This was done as part of the celebrations to mark the centenary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell.〔Lugton (1999), pp1.〕 Hibs players had to be members of the CYMS. Because of this policy, Hibs have been accused of being the first sectarian football club in Scotland,〔(Hibernian Football Club – The First Irish Team in Scotland )〕 a charge commonly levelled at Rangers. The club was intended to be an organisation for young Catholics to pursue a life of temperance and religious adherence by offering top-class football to them.〔''The Making of Hibernian'', Alan Lugton〕 Hibs played charity matches in benefit of causes other than the Catholic Church, however, and Whelahan once said:〔(The Origins of Hibernian - 4 ), Hibernian official site〕 During the first few years of their history, Hibs played their matches on The Meadows of the south side of Edinburgh. Hibs established themselves in Scottish football after overcoming some initial sectarian resistance to an Irish club.〔 A note from the Scottish Football Association stated that:〔 Ironically, Hibs' future rivals Hearts played a significant role in breaking down this resistance,〔 as they defied rules which stated that no club should play matches against the Irish club. Hearts provided the opposition in Hibs' first match on Christmas Day 1875, which Hearts won 1–0.〔(Sat 25 Dec 1875; Friendly; Hearts 1, Hibernian 0 ), www.londonhearts.com〕 The persistence of Canon Hannan and Whelahan meant that Hibs were eventually accepted by the governing bodies.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「History of Hibernian F.C.」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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