Hibs’ cup hero reveals 3-4 days of celebration, after party at John McGinn’s flat & David Gray’s guitar skills
Hibs’ cup hero reveals 3-4 days of celebration, after party at John McGinn’s flat & David Gray’s guitar skills.
Former Hibs midfielder Dylan McGeouch has spoken about the ‘three to four days’ of celebrations following their 2016 Scottish Cup victory, including returning to John McGinn’s flat for an after party.
The former Celtic and Sunderland player, who is now a free agent after leaving EFL club Carlisle United, played the entire 90 minutes at Hampden Park as the Hibees famously defeated Rangers 3-2.
It was a day that will be remembered for a long time by Hibs fans and the players who made history.
That day’s starting XI included current Easter Road manager David Grey and Aston Villa captain John McGinn, who is now a Scotland national team legend as well as a Hibs icon, along with his other Scottish Cup-winning teammates.
Lewis Stevenson, Paul Hanlon, Jason Cummings, and Darren McGregor were just a few of the other names who left their mark on the capital club’s history that day.
“It was pretty wild” – Hibs players celebrations after Scottish Cup win
In an interview with the Daily Record, McGeouch said of the famous day: “Aye, it was pretty wild; it lasted about 3-4 days.” Everyone in Leith must have taken a week off.
We ended up on George Street in the early hours, and there was an after party at John McGinn’s flat.
Dave is a good guitar player, in case you didn’t know. He loves playing the guitar, so he got it out and played some Oasis songs for a sing-along, and a couple of Dave’s friends and a few of the boys on the team joined in.
“Looking back at some of the videos, it must have been very early in the morning because we’re still dressed in suits and ties.
It creates memories that will last a lifetime. It’s funny to see Dave, the manager, doing so well and playing in Europe. “Seeing him reminds me of sharing a dressing room and winning the Scottish Cup.
It’s great to have those memories.” I have a great photo of Dave and me lifting the Scottish Cup while standing on the stairs at Hampden.
It’s great to see him doing well, and I’ve been fortunate enough to share a dressing room with him; he’s just a normal, down-to-earth guy who works hard.
“He was the captain, and he was all about the players. He would fight for anything, bonuses, nights out, discipline, you name it. I have league medals from Celtic, which mean everything to me.
But winning the Scottish Cup was probably the most significant achievement.”
McGeough was reminiscing about Hibs’ cup victory after speaking candidly about the difficulties that footballers face when they are without a club, especially after the age of 30.
The twice-capped Scotland international is looking for a new club after leaving Carlisle United of the English Football League.
“It’s a massive worry,” McGeouch said. “Sometimes you take for granted that you get paid every month for doing something you enjoy.
“But then it just stops, and you’re still chasing the dream and attempting to get back in. There’s the worry about paying bills, attending school, and everything else that comes with life.
“There are many positive aspects of football that I have enjoyed, but there are also several negative aspects. The uncertainty of having to move home every few years. It becomes more difficult once you have children.
This will be the third time I’ve had to relocate my five-year-old away from a city where she has friends. This will be her second school. “She is only five.” She quickly becomes comfortable with some of her friends. My partner becomes friendly with a few of the other parents. You live a good life here.
But you know that in a few days or weeks, you’ll be moving on and starting over.” When I was younger, moving around was enjoyable. Everything is new and exciting.
But when you have a family, there is almost a sense of guilt. You understand that the reason you have to take them away from the school they love is because of you.
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