Eddie Turnbull Remembered

I was very sad the learn of the death today of the legendary Eddie Turnbull. One of the great Hibs "Famous Five" forward line who won Hibs three Scottish League titles and were the first team to compete in Europe, Turnbull went on to manage the side in the 70's. 

That era, of Turnbulls Tornado's, was when I first started supporting Hibs. The team was packed with class and gave a Celtic side, who at the time were among the very best in Europe, a really good run for their money. 

The flair they played with and the talent he assembled spoke volumes for his abilities as a manager. He won a Scottish Cup with Aberdeen in 1970 and the League Cup with Hibs in 1972. He was the brains behind the legendary 7-0 hammering of Hearts on New Years Day in 1973. Both Aberdeen and Hibs managed Runners up slots under him. That great Hibs side didn't win enough trophies for the talent at their disposals but that wasn't down to the calibre of the manager who was one of the very best.