Former Hibs’ Chairman Kenny Waugh snr has passed away.
Kenny was Chairman during the 1980s and appointed club legend Pat Stanton as manager to replace Bertie Auld. He then appointed another fans’ favourite John Blackley as his replacement.
Blackley led the club to the Scottish League Cup Final in 1985 where they lost to Aberdeen.
A statement on the club website reads: “Hibernian FC were today saddened to learn of the passing of former chairman Kenny Waugh Senior.
“A season ticket holder for a number of years, the publican and bookmaker realised his dream of owning his club in 1981.”
Current Chairman Rod Petrie said: “On behalf of everyone at Hibernian Football Club I would like to pass on our condolences to the family and friends of Kenny Waugh Senior following the sad news of his passing.
“Kenny had a real passion for all things Hibernian and led the club with distinction as chairman from 1982-1987.
“Our thoughts go out to all those who knew Kenny at this sad time.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
Wish I had got to know you better RIP
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