When Dundee Hibernian were promoted to the Scottish League it was Hibernian who asked that they change the name , to avoid confusion. They then became Dundee Utd.
Dundee Hibernian were formed by a Hibs fan Paddy Reilly, who had a Bicycle shop on Leith Walk and one in Dundee. When the shop in Dundee became really popular he missed his Saturday afternoons watching the Hibs so instituted the Dundee version. Hibs played them in their first game, the winning team (Edinburgh Hibernian) being presented with a green bike as a prize.
The Harry Swan debate continues elsewhere -
http://www.etims.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6752
This is particularly entertaining with McGoldenbhoy contributions being the pick of the bunch. The fact that everything in life for him has to boil down to sectarianism says more about himself than any Hibs Chairman.
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