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Edinburgh Reporter
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Easter Road's East Stand to be named after Club Legend
Hibs have announced that the East Stand will be renamed as the new Pat Stanton Stand, honouring the legend's iconic career. Ahead of the Club's 150th anniversary, Stanton's impact on Hibernian FC and Scottish football has been recognised with his name sitting proudly at the top of the old East Stand. Growing up a Hibs fan and watching from the terraces, Stanton joined his beloved club in 1963 before making his debut shortly after at the tender age of 19 years and 22 days. From that moment on he never looked back. A calm, composed midfielder, he developed from a talented youngster into one of the best players in the Scottish game going on to win the SFWA Footballer of the Year award in 1969/70. Pre match at Easter Road. Photo by Callum Napier Establishing himself as a leader on the pitch, Stanton became Hibs captain and helped lead his side to win the Scottish League Cup in December 1972, scoring the opener as Hibs beat Celtic 2-1 at Hampden Park. He also helped lift two Drybrough Cups. Stanton was known for his ability to read the game, his tackling, and range of passing, and those three qualities were influential as Hibs beat local rivals Hearts 0-7 at Tynecastle in 1973, and recorded memorable victories over Napoli and Sporting Lisbon in Europe. It was during his time at Hibs where he made his Scotland debut in 1966. He earned 16 caps in total and captained his nation on three occasions. In 1976, he ended his 13-year spell at his hometown club, and in total made 617 appearances, scoring 78 goals. After two years at Celtic, over 40,000 people turned out for his testimonial match, celebrating his career. He is regarded as one of Hibernian's greatest ever players and is widely considered to be one of the finest Scottish players in the history of the game. After hanging up his boots, Stanton was Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Aberdeen before going on to manage Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline, and then his beloved Hibs. He has been involved with the Club in different capacities ever since. On the announcement of the Pat Stanton Stand, Hibernian FC Chairman Ian Gordon commented: 'It's with great pride and pleasure that we are honouring Pat Stanton's amazing contribution to Hibernian FC and Scottish football during our anniversary season. 'The Pat Stanton Stand will serve as a lasting tribute to his achievements and legacy, inspiring future players and supporters for many years to come. 'On behalf of everyone associated with Hibs – the fans, the board, the staff, the players, the entire Hibernian Family – I would like to thank Pat for everything he's done for the Club.' The official unveiling will take place on Wednesday 9 July ahead of our anniversary match with Rot-Weiss Essen. Pat, his family, and some special guests will all be attending what will be a historic fixture in Hibernian FC's history. Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hibs to rename East stand 'Pat Stanton Stand'
Hibernian have renamed the East stand of Easter Road as the 'Pat Stanton Stand' in honour of one of their greatest sons. A boyhood Hibee, Stanton made his debut at 19 and went on to make 617 appearances during a 13-year stay, scoring 78 goals - one of which was the opener as Hibs won the League Cup in 1972, defeating Celtic. Advertisement The Pat Stanton Stand will "serve as a lasting tribute to his achievements and legacy, inspiring future players and supporters for many years to come." said chairman, Ian Gordon. The official unveiling will take place on Wednesday, 9 July ahead of Hibs' anniversary match with Rot-Weiss Essen.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Scottish Premiership club to rename stand in ultimate tribute to club icon
HIBS have revealed they'll rename one of the Easter Road stands in honour of a club legend. With the club's 150th anniversary immediately around the corner, the East Stand at their Leith home will be given a new name. 2 Hibs will rename an Easter Road stand Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 It'll be named in honour of Pat Stanton Credit: Andrew Barr The stand will be known as 'The Pat Stanton Stand' going forward in the ultimate tribute to a Hibs icon. Stanton, 80, starred for the Hibees between 1963 and 1976, playing for his boyhood club. He played 617 times and scored 78 times during his stellar spell and is widely regarded as one of the club's greatest ever players. Stanton helped Hibs to incredible wins in Europe against the likes of Napoli and Sporting Lisbon and won the League Cup in 1973. His playing career ended with a two-year spell with Celtic while he was also capped 16 times by Scotland. Stanton also managed Hibs between 1982 and 1984, having previously worked for a season under Sir Alex Ferguson at Aberdeen. The stand will be officially renamed when Hibs host German club Rot-Weiss Essen at Easter Road next Wednesday. His name will appear at the top of the East Stand. Hibs chairman Ian Gordon said the gesture was a way to honour Stanton's "amazing contribution" to the club. Gordon said: 'It's with great pride and pleasure that we are honouring Pat Stanton's amazing contribution to Hibernian FC and Scottish football during our anniversary season. Ian Murray on the day his Hibs team settled for defeat to Rangers 'The Pat Stanton Stand will serve as a lasting tribute to his achievements and legacy, inspiring future players and supporters for many years to come. 'On behalf of everyone associated with Hibs – the fans, the board, the staff, the players, the entire Hibernian Family – I would like to thank Pat for everything he's done for the club.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hibs to rename East stand 'Pat Stanton Stand'
Hibernian have renamed the East stand of Easter Road as the 'Pat Stanton Stand' in honour of one of their greatest sons.A boyhood Hibee, Stanton made his debut at 19 and went on to make 617 appearances during a 13-year stay, scoring 78 goals - one of which was the opener as Hibs won the League Cup in 1972, defeating Pat Stanton Stand will "serve as a lasting tribute to his achievements and legacy, inspiring future players and supporters for many years to come." said chairman, Ian official unveiling will take place on Wednesday, 9 July ahead of Hibs' anniversary match with Rot-Weiss Essen.
