1996–97 Hibernian F.C. season
1996–97 season | |
---|---|
Manager | Alex Miller (until 30 September)[1] Jocky Scott (30 September – 30 December)[1] Jim Duffy (from 30 December)[1] |
Premier Division | 9th |
Scottish Cup | R4 |
League Cup | QF |
Highest home attendance | 15749[2] |
Lowest home attendance | 7332[2] |
Average home league attendance | 10561[2] (up 667) |
Season 1996–97 was difficult for Hibs, as the club finished ninth in the Premier Division and only avoided relegation to the First Division by winning a playoff against Airdrie. There was also disappointment in the cup competitions, as the club were beaten by Celtic in the Scottish Cup, and Rangers in the League Cup. Manager Alex Miller was sacked in late September and replaced temporarily by Jocky Scott, before Jim Duffy took charge.
League season[]
Results[]
10 August 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 1–2 | Kilmarnock | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Weir ![]() |
Mitchell ![]() Henry ![]() |
17 August 1996 Premier Division | Dundee United | 0–1 | Hibernian | Tannadice Park, Dundee |
McAllister ![]() |
Attendance: 8,589 |
24 August 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 0–0 | Dunfermline Athletic | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
7 September 1996 Premier Division | Celtic | 5–0 | Hibernian | Celtic Park, Glasgow |
McGinlay ![]() Cadete ![]() O'Neil ![]() van Hooijdonk ![]() |
Attendance: 47,042 |
14 September 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 1–0 | Raith Rovers | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Kirk ![]() |
Attendance: 8,671 Referee: D. W. Smith |
21 September 1996 Premier Division | Aberdeen | 0–2 | Hibernian | Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen |
Jackson ![]() Wright ![]() |
Attendance: 12,500 |
28 September 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 1–3 | Heart of Midlothian | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Jackson ![]() |
Cameron ![]() Robertson ![]() |
Attendance: 14,746 |
12 October 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 2–1 | Rangers | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Jackson ![]() Donald ![]() |
Albertz ![]() |
Attendance: 12,864 |
19 October 1996 Premier Division | Motherwell | 1–1 | Hibernian | Fir Park, Motherwell |
McSkimming ![]() |
Harper ![]() |
Attendance: 6,784 |
26 October 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 0–4 | Celtic | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Thom ![]() van Hooijdonk ![]() Donnelly ![]() |
Attendance: 14,135 |
1 November 1996 Premier Division | Kilmarnock | 4–2 | Hibernian | Rugby Park, Kilmarnock |
Henry ![]() McIntyre ![]() Wright ![]() McGinlay ![]() |
Harper ![]() Dow ![]() |
Attendance: 10,872 |
16 November 1996 Premier Division | Heart of Midlothian | 0–0 | Hibernian | Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh |
Attendance: 15,129 |
23 November 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 0–1 | Aberdeen | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Windass ![]() |
Attendance: 11,522 |
30 November 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 2–0 | Motherwell | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Jackson ![]() |
Attendance: 7,332 |
7 December 1996 Premier Division | Rangers | 4–3 | Hibernian | Ibrox Park, Glasgow |
Ferguson ![]() McCoist ![]() Laudrup ![]() |
Wright ![]() Jackson ![]() McGinlay ![]() |
Attendance: 48,053 |
11 December 1996 Premier Division | Dunfermline Athletic | 2–1 | Hibernian | East End Park, Dunfermline |
Millar ![]() Ireland ![]() |
Jackson ![]() |
Attendance: 5,295 |
14 December 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 1–1 | Dundee United | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Harper ![]() |
McLaren ![]() |
Attendance: 8,250 |
21 December 1996 Premier Division | Raith Rovers | 0–3 | Hibernian | Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy |
Jackson ![]() McGinlay ![]() |
Attendance: 4,224 |
26 December 1996 Premier Division | Hibernian | 0–1 | Kilmarnock | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
McIntyre ![]() |
Attendance: 8,957 |
28 December 1996 Premier Division | Aberdeen | 1–1 | Hibernian | Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen |
Shearer ![]() |
Jackson ![]() |
Attendance: 10,000 |
1 January 1997 Premier Division | Hibernian | 0–4 | Heart of Midlothian | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Robertson ![]() Hamilton ![]() Cameron ![]() |
Attendance: 15,826 |
4 January 1997 Premier Division | Hibernian | 1–2 | Rangers | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Harper ![]() |
Andersen ![]() Albertz ![]() |
Attendance: 12,650 |
11 January 1997 Premier Division | Motherwell | 2–1 | Hibernian | Fir Park, Motherwell |
McSkimming ![]() Hunter ![]() |
Dow ![]() |
Attendance: 5,855 |
18 January 1997 Premier Division | Celtic | 4–1 | Hibernian | Celtic Park, Glasgow |
van Hooijdonk ![]() McLaughlin ![]() Cadete ![]() |
Harper ![]() |
Attendance: 49,092 |
1 February 1997 Premier Division | Hibernian | 1–1 | Raith Rovers | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Kirkwood ![]() |
Lennon ![]() |
Attendance: 9,424 |
8 February 1997 Premier Division | Dundee United | 0–0 | Hibernian | Tannadice Park, Dundee |
Attendance: 9,219 |
23 February 1997 Premier Division | Rangers | 3–1 | Hibernian | Ibrox Park, Glasgow |
Gough ![]() Albertz ![]() Laudrup ![]() |
Dennis ![]() |
Attendance: 48,070 |
1 March 1997 Premier Division | Hibernian | 1–1 | Motherwell | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Wright ![]() |
Coyne ![]() |
Attendance: 8,328 |
8 March 1997 Premier Division | Hibernian | 1–0 | Dunfermline Athletic | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Wright ![]() |
15 March 1997 Premier Division | Heart of Midlothian | 1–0 | Hibernian | Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh |
McCann ![]() |
Attendance: 15,136 |
22 March 1997 Premier Division | Hibernian | 3–1 | Aberdeen | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
McGinlay ![]() Tosh ![]() |
Craig ![]() |
Attendance: 9,669 |
5 April 1997 Premier Division | Hibernian | 2–0 | Dundee United | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Charnley ![]() McGinlay ![]() |
Attendance: 11,010 |
12 April 1997 Premier Division | Dunfermline Athletic | 1–1 | Hibernian | East End Park, Dunfermline |
Britton ![]() |
Jackson ![]() |
Attendance: 8,752 Referee: McCluskey |
19 April 1997 Premier Division | Kilmarnock | 1–1 | Hibernian | Rugby Park, Kilmarnock |
Wright ![]() |
Montgomerie ![]() |
Attendance: 10,886 |
4 May 1997 Premier Division | Hibernian | 1–3 | Celtic | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Power ![]() |
Cadete ![]() di Canio ![]() |
Attendance: 10,603 |
10 May 1997 Premier Division | Raith Rovers | 1–1 | Hibernian | Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy |
Duffield ![]() |
McGinlay ![]() |
Attendance: 6,275 |
Final table[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | Aberdeen | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 45 | 54 | −9 | 44 | |
7 | Kilmarnock | 36 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 41 | 61 | −20 | 39 | Qualification for the Cup Winners' Cup qualifying round[a] |
8 | Motherwell | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 44 | 55 | −11 | 38 | |
9 | Hibernian (O) | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 38 | 55 | −17 | 38 | Qualification for the Play-off |
10 | Raith Rovers (R) | 36 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 29 | 73 | −44 | 25 | Relegation to the First Division |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(O) Play-off winner; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Kilmarnock qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup as the winners of the Scottish Cup.
Play-offs[]
Having finished ninth in the Scottish Premier Division, Hibs then had to contest a relegation / promotion play-off with Airdrie, who had finished second in the 1996–97 Scottish First Division. Hibs won 1–0 at Easter Road and 4–2 at Broadwood Stadium to retain their place in the Premier Division, with a 5–2 aggregate victory.[3]
- Results
17 May 1997 Play-off first leg | Hibernian | 1–0 | Airdrieonians | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Attendance: 15,308 Referee: McCluskey |
22 May 1997 Play-off second leg | Airdrieonians | 2–4 | Hibernian | Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld |
Attendance: 6,275 |
Scottish League Cup[]
Hibs reached the quarter finals thanks to two wins against lower division opposition, but then lost 4–0 to eventual winners Rangers.
Results[]
13 August 1996 Scottish League Cup | Brechin City | 0–2 | Hibernian | Glebe Park, Brechin |
Lavety ![]() Dow ![]() |
3 September 1996 Scottish League Cup | Albion Rovers | 0–2 | Hibernian | Cliftonhill, Coatbridge |
Wright ![]() McGinlay ![]() |
18 September 1996 Scottish League Cup | Rangers | 4–0 | Hibernian | Ibrox Park, Glasgow |
Durie ![]() van Vossen ![]() Albertz ![]() |
Attendance: 45,104 Referee: McCluskey |
Scottish Cup[]
Hibs defeated Aberdeen after a penalty shootout in third round, but then lost in a fourth round replay to Celtic.
Results[]
23 January 1997 Scottish Cup | Hibernian | 2–2 | Aberdeen | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
![]() McGinlay ![]() |
Booth ![]() Dodds ![]() |
Attendance: 9,588 |
28 January 1997 Scottish Cup | Aberdeen | 0–0 AET (3 – 5 PSO) | Hibernian | Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen |
Attendance: 15,500 |
17 February 1997 Scottish Cup | Hibernian | 1–1 | Celtic | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
Jackson ![]() |
O'Donnell ![]() |
Attendance: 16,000 |
26 February 1997 Scottish Cup | Celtic | 2–0 | Hibernian | Celtic Park, Glasgow |
O'Donnell ![]() di Canio ![]() |
Attendance: 46,424 |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Manager History for Hibernian". Soccerbase. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ a b c "Average Home League Game Attendances". fitbastats.com. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ "Airdrie captain sent off as Hibs secure premier division status". The Herald. 23 May 1997. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
External links[]
- Hibernian 1996/1997 results and fixtures, Soccerbase
- Hibernian F.C. seasons
- Scottish football clubs 1996–97 season