Hibernian legend Alex Cropley and Hibernian Historian Tom Wright will be in the Clubstore between 12.00 and 13.30 Saturday ahead of kick-off to sign copies of ‘Crops – The Alex Cropley Story’.
Cropley was a member of the Turnbull’s Tornadoes side from the early 1970s who won two Drybrough Cups, the League Cup and beat Hearts 7-0 at Tynecastle on new years day 1973.
His ability quickly brought him international recognition and a big money move to English giants Arsenal.
He subsequently played for Aston Villa where he also won a League Cup winners medal, Newcastle United, Toronto Blizzard and Portsmouth, before a number of injuries forced him off the pitch.
Cropley’s tale of his time on (and off) the pitch isn’t just the tale of one man’s odyssey, however, but rather offers a glimpse into the footballing landscape of the time, with an engaging and often wry depiction of the larger-than-life characters who went on to become the greats of Scottish football.
A frank but warm-hearted account of the hopes and despair of the great game, Crops will delight football fans of all ages.
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.
