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• Ex-Hibs star O'Connor cooking with Gaz Albion Place, Edinburgh Midlothian Scotland

  Published: 30th June 2010

  IT'S become a common sight in recent days, former Hibs star Garry O'Connor sweating buckets in the summer sunshine as he pounds up and down Arthur's Seat. Naturally, O'Connor's daily outings in the centre of Edinburgh have set tongues wagging with many Easter Road fans speculating that the powerful hitman could soon be returning in a green-and-white shirt. But, today, the 27-year-old revealed he's returned to his roots purely and simply in a bid to put an injury-ravaged year behind him as he seeks to get his career back on track with English Premier League outfit Birmingham City. O'Connor hasn't kicked a ball in anger since last October and now has to prove his fitness to Blues boss Alex McLeish to trigger a contract extension at

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• Hibs news in brief Albion Place, Edinburgh Midlothian Scotland

  Published: 26th June 2010

  Anthony StokesReports suggest Celtic may be lining up a bid for Hibs 21 goal striker Anthony Stokes.Stokes only arrived in Edinburgh last season after a frustrating spell in the North East with Sunderland and despite lacking match fitness for a lengthy period still managed to finish the season as top scorer at Easter Road.Newly appointed Celts boss Neil Lennon is said to be an admirer although the quoted offer of £1 million is likely to need trebled before Hibs are tempted to do business should the story have legs.Edwin de GraafThe Dutch midfielder was officially announced as a new signing last week and manager John Hughes is delighted at capturing the former NAC Breda Captain.'He brings experience and a will to win to the club and I

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• Hughes admits concern over Sol Bamba knee scare Albion Place, Edinburgh Midlothian Scotland

  Published: 21st June 2010

      HIBS boss John Hughes today expressed his concern on learning the knee problem which dogged Sol Bamba last season has flared up again as the big defender prepares for tomorrow's World Cup clash with Brazil. After sitting out the Ivory Coast's 0-0 draw with Portugal in their opening match in South Africa, the Easter Road star is now sweating over his fitness for the showdown with the world No.1s in Johannesburg.But while that may be the 25-year-old's immediate concern, Hughes admitted the injury scare raises worries for Hibs with their Europa League campaign looming ever closer.Hughes was taking steps to have the Ivorian Football Federation contacted to ascertain the extent of the problem, Bamba having been sent for a

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• De Graaf picks Hibs Albion Place, Edinburgh Midlothian Scotland

  Published: 17th June 2010

  Hibernian have won the race to sign Dutch midfielder Edwin de Graaf after he agreed a two-year deal with the Edinburgh club. The 30-year-old claims he had several other offers to consider but opted for the switch to Easter Road. De Graaf has played in Holland's Eredivisie for the last decade and spent the last four seasons at NAC Breda. But he is now relishing a new challenge in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League and said: "I am delighted to be joining a club with such a great set-up and fantastic history." He added: "I had a lot of options available to me this summer but having seen the training centre, the stadium and, having spoken to the manager, I was really excited about the prospect of coming to play in Edinburgh with Hibernia

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• Albion Road Studios Albion Place, Edinburgh Midlothian Scotland

  Published: 15th June 2010

  Known as ‘Citizens Studios’, this building has 22 studios over two floors for up to 30 artists at any one time.  It’s part of a larger business centre and is located next door to Hibernian Football ground. Over the last 30 years, WASPS has grown to become one of Scotland's largest arts organisations, providing affordable studio space to over 750 artists each year at 17 locations throughout Scotland. Wasps Artists' Studios (Workshop and Artists' Studio Provision Scotland Ltd) is a company limited by guarantee and a recognised charity. A voluntary board of directors - made up of arts and property professionals - governs the organisation. There are currently 7 full-time and 2 part-time staff members who manage

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• Hibernian FC Albion Place, Edinburgh Midlothian Scotland

  Published: 13th June 2010

  John Hughes won't put up with any slackers HIBS boss John Hughes today warned his Easter Road stars he won't cut them any slack if they aren't in tip-top condition when they report back for pre-season training. Each player was sent away with a strict programme covering training, nutrition and diet when they left on holiday after helping Hibs clinch a place in next season's Europa League.But with Hibs' first match in that competition taking place on 29 July, Hughes is determined they "hit the ground running" when they return for the first day of pre-season training at the beginning of next month.A punishing schedule of friendly matches has been drawn up, starting with a bounce match against Dundee followed by publi

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• Hibernian FC Albion Place, Edinburgh Midlothian Scotland

  Published: 12th June 2010

  Welcome to Albion Place, the home of football and the famous Hibernian Football Club.   The club were founded in 1875 by Irishmen from the Cowgate area of Edinburgh, who named it Hibernians Football Club, which means "Irish Football Club". The name is derived from Hibernia, the Roman name for Ireland. Hibs were the first club from the east coast of Scotland to win a major trophy, the 1887 Scottish Cup. Later that year, they defeated Preston North End, who had won the 1887 FA Cup, in a match described as the Association Football Championship of the World Decider. Mismanagement over the next few years led to the demise of Hibernians, who became homeless and ceased operating during 1891. A reformed club called Hibernian was

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