Stanton function - tickets now on sale

[Jamie]

Bigger than ever Hibby celebration for Belfast

Hibs legend Pat Stanton is bound for Belfast as part of a Northern Ireland Hibs Supporters’ Club celebration in his honour.

The Tribute to Pat Stanton event, to be held on Friday June 1st, will draw Hibs fans from across the UK and Ireland to the city.

Final details of the function are now confirmed and those planning to travel across are asked to note that:

- Special guests likely to be attending are Billy Hunter, Alan Gordon, Jackie MacNamara and Stan Vincent. Please note that the list of special guests attending can change. Guest of Honour Mr Pat Stanton is, of course, confirmed as attending.

- A five aside match is being arranged for the Saturday (on an outdoor all weather pitch or indoor hall depending on the weather). All guests welcome.

- A pub crawl is likely to be held for all guests still in Belfast (and still standing!) on the Saturday, meeting at 7.30pm. Listen out for confirmation of details on the night or speak to Conor.

- Some tickets for event are still available. Please spread the word to anyone you know who was thinking of coming across but has not booked theirs yet.

Raffle and auction prizes are very welcome, just bring them along on the night.

The function will mark Northern Ireland Hibs’ biggest annual event to date. It follows a Tribute to Lawrie Reilly function last year, and a Tribute to Eddie Turnbull event in 2005. The celebration in Eddie Turnbull’s honour raised £800 for the Hibernian Former Players' Association.

The informal event starts at 7.30pm in a social club close to Belfast city centre and will feature entertainment including a live band, a raffle/ auction of Hibs items in aid of Northern Ireland Hibs funds and a collection in aid of the Dnipro orphanage appeal.

Northern Ireland Hibs Supporters’ Club Chairman Ned Kelly urged those who want to attend to buy their tickets while they are still available: “We noticed that advance orders, from those who had been across to our previous functions, were pouring in before our tickets were even printed.

“We certainly appreciate the support, and would point out that, due to the buzz which is surrounding this year’s event, there’s never been a better time for a Hibby to make the first trip across.

“Of course, it’s an incredible honour for us to pay tribute to Pat. We’ll be working hard to make sure that he - and all our guests - have a night to remember,” he said.

The HSA-affiliated Northern Ireland Hibs Supporters’ Club - or nihibs.com - was founded in 2001 and meets regularly for TV games, trips to Easter Road, player presentations and social events.

Tickets cost just £5 and are now available, contact hibbyni@yahoo.com for details

[Naked Chef]

I read his letter of invitation the other week there. He is looking forward to it.

I told him I knew you Conor


Enjoy all.

[Jamie]

Originally Posted by Naked Chef

Enjoy all.

Ditto .. Judging from the pic i think they will