HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB

Early day motion 343, tabled 20 July 2015 by Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party). Signed by 33 members.

That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on the forthcoming 140th anniversary of the founding of the club on 6 August; recognises the important part that many football clubs play within their communities and in particular notes the historic and important part that Hibernian has played in Leith, Edinburgh and beyond; further recognises the pioneering role that Hibernian has shown over the decades and in particular playing a trail blazing role by being the first British club to appear in European competition in 1955 when it reached the European Cup semi-final; and looks forward to Hibernian remaining at the forefront of Scottish football for many years to come.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 30, Labour 2, DUP 1.