Hibernians F.C.
- For the Edinburgh, Scotland football club, please see Hibernian F.C..
Hibernians FC is a Maltese football club, playing in the town of Paola.
In the 2005-06 season it is playing in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Cup.
History
Origins
The origins of Hibernians are traced back to the so-called amateur era of Maltese football. In 1922 a club was formed in Paola representing Strickland's Constitutional Party. The club participated in the newly established minor Amateur League in the same year. This, however, was their last for a few years until season 1927/28 when the team of Constitutionals FC was reformed to become one of the top in amateur football.
The birth of Hibernians FC
After winning the Amateur League in 1930/31, the club's directors were motivated by the idea of turning professional. Before applying to join the MFA League, it was decided to make some necessary reforms in the interest of the club's future success. The first step, as recommended by the MFA, was to give the club a new name, and Hibernians FC was the one chosen. The aim was to release the club from any political connections that the name Constitutionals implied.
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