Hibs legend points current Easter Road stars to illustrious prize on offer for them ahead of legendary night
A Hibs legend has offered advice to the current Easter Road crop.
Hibs legend John Blackley has urged the current crop of talent in Leith to look up to the Hall of Fame for inspiration.
The Premiership club will induct six more legends into their pantheon of greats this Thursday at a ceremony in the Famous Five suite on October 17th, ahead of this weekend’s league match with Dundee United. Coming out of the international break, Hibs are 10th after a defeat last time out to Motherwell.
Head coach David Gray has already written his name into club folklore. His header against Rangers in the 2016 Scottish Cup final secured his legacy at Hibs and Blackley - a member of the famous Turnbull’s Tornadoes team - knows what it takes to become a legend.
He enjoyed a fine night with his family when he was inducted into the Hibs Hall of Fame. Now with more set to join him at the illustrious table, he believes the group Gray has at his disposal can take plenty from seeing the greatness that is on offer for them in the capital.
Blackley said: "They need to realise what is there for them. And to be put in the Hall of Fame, that is the end product. They have obviously done very well in the past and it is something to look back on. I had a great night and a great occasion that me and my family thoroughly enjoyed.
"You look back on your career and where you start, for any young profession, you need a chance. But you need to take your chance. That is the way it was when I was coming through and I am quite sure it is still the same.
"It is nice to be thought of and thought of in high regard. I really enjoyed the occasion. It was a good thing and just a nice, lovely night that I thoroughly enjoyed.”