Hibs photos: 22 amazing images of Hibernian fans during the 2016 Scottish Cup Final and victory parade

May 21, 2016. Safe to say, it's a date no fan of Hibernian FC will ever forget – with Alan Stubbs’ team lifting the Scottish Cup for the first time since 1902.

By Gary Flockhart

Published 31st Oct 2023, 17:21 GMT

Updated 31st Oct 2023, 17:21 GMT

The scenes when club captain David Gray scored in stoppage time goal to give Hibs a 3-2 win over Rangers were absolutely chaotic – and the celebrations went on for days.

Hibs fans are hoping they don’t have to wait quite so long to see their team emulate the class of 2016 history-makers – and here we take a nostalgic look back at both the final itself and victory parade in Edinburgh the following day.

Have a scroll through our picture gallery to be transported back to one of the happiest times in Hibs’ history.

There was no doubt over where this fan's allegiance lay! Pic: Neil Hanna

1. True colours

There was no doubt over where this fan's allegiance lay! Pic: Neil Hanna Photo: Neil Hanna

Irene and Julie Grant donned their green and white headgear for the final. Picture: Greg MacVean

2. Hats off to them

Irene and Julie Grant donned their green and white headgear for the final. Picture: Greg MacVean Photo: Greg MacVean

This young fan couldn't see past Hibernian for the victory. Picture: SNS/Alan Harvey

3. Hibee Vision

This young fan couldn't see past Hibernian for the victory. Picture: SNS/Alan Harvey Photo: SNS/Alan Harvey

Hibs gave this fan plenty of reason to hold her scarf high. Picture: Robert Perry.

4. Proud to be Hibby

Hibs gave this fan plenty of reason to hold her scarf high. Picture: Robert Perry. Photo: Robert Perry

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