Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon will pull on the green and white for the last time on Wednesday night.
The visit of Motherwell marks the legendary pair’s last competitive outing at Easter Road Stadium.
It promises to be an emotional occasion for Lewis, Paul and everyone who has appreciated their efforts on and off the pitch over the years.
To celebrate two modern-day Hibernian heroes, the volunteer team behind The Hanlon Stevenson Foundation have pulled together a special matchday programme – with all proceeds going towards the purchase of mascot places and season tickets for deserving young Hibees.
This 44-page limited-edition publication will be available on Wednesday night – priced at £4 – from the Hibernian Clubstore and The Hibs Club at Sunnyside.
HSF volunteers will have copies on sale around the ground, accepting cash and card payments.
You can also order online from Curtis Sport – curtis-sport.com/online-store/Hibernian-v-Motherwell-15-05-24-p656763884
The first 500 copies sold within the Hibernian Clubstore come with an exclusive poster, signed by Lewis and Paul.
The programme includes:
- Heartfelt first-person notes from Paul and Lewis – reflecting on their years with Hibs, the support of their families and the loyal backing from the stands.
- Open letters to the duo from wives Danielle and Julia – along with touching contributions from their children.
- Former Hibs talent-spotter Mike Meechan dusting down his archives to show off the scouting notes on Hutchison Vale’s goalscoring midfielder and St Johnstone’s ‘class act in the warm-up’.
- Lewis and Paul’s impact as mentors laid bare – with columns from Josh Doig and Ryan Porteous, who both paid powerful tributes to two model professionals that helped shape their careers.
- Darren McGregor’s disbelief at the thought of walking into the Hibernian Training Centre next season without the long-serving stalwarts. Fellow Scottish Cup-winning icon Darren – now a coach within Hibs’ Academy – offers an insight into the example Lewis and Paul have set for the next generation.
- The last word goes to Pat Stanton. When The Quiet Man speaks, it’s worth listening.
Hanlon Stevenson Foundation’s chairman, Graeme Cadger, said: “It’s telling that every contributor jumped at the chance to get involved. It says everything about the desire to give Lewis and Paul the kind of send-off they deserve.
“Knowing them, they’ll blush at some of the kind words directed their way, but every single one of them is justified.
“There will be a lot of emotion on the night, and this programme has been a labour of love from everyone involved.
“Hopefully supporters enjoy the final product, which not only pays tribute to two of Hibernian’s greatest ever players, but also helps a few young Hibees get closer to the club next season.”