Hibs have announced that a minute’s silence will be held ahead of tomorrow night’s Europa League qualifying round against Asteras Tripolis as a mark of respect to those who have died following the fires in Greece.
Players from both sides will also wear black armbands.
At least 74 people have been killed in wildfires in the Attica region around Athens, in Greece’s worst fire disaster in more than a decade however there are fears that the death toll could rise to 100.
Mati is located in the Rafina region which is popular with local tourists.
Hundreds of firefighters have been battling the fires and the authorities are seeking international assistance.
A fire brigade official confirmed the latest death toll.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has declared three days of national mourning.
The club tweeted: “Our thoughts are with those who have suffered loss in the Greek wildfires. A minute’s silence will be held ahead of kick-off tomorrow night, and black armbands will be worn.”
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.
