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'Many people just won't realise how much of an accomplishment this is'

'Many people just won't realise how much of an accomplishment this is'

BBC News19-05-2025

We asked you for your views following Hibernian's title-winning heroics at Ibrox.Here's what some of you had to say:George: Brilliant, just brilliant. Such a gutsy performance, aligned with loads of skill, across the season.Enjoy Sunshine on Leith during the summer. Come back refreshed and take all you have into the Champions League.Stephen: Well done Hibs, an amazing achievement. The feel good factor is alive and kicking at Hibernian.Steve: I thought that was it for the rest of Scottish women's football when Celtic and Rangers went professional in 2020. How pleased I am to be proved wrong. Well done to all involved at Hibs, an absolutely phenomenal performance from our women.Happy Hibee: Awesome achievement for Hibs. Many people just won't realise how much of an accomplishment this is. Congratulations, Hibees!Alan: Well what an end of season for Hibs women, going one better than the men's team and winning the league. Thoroughly deserved and Grant Scott take a bow - what management throughout the season. This team epitomises what a team can do when they truly are a team together! Fantastic advertisement for the women's game in Scotland. Think I can hear 'Sunshine on Leith' all the way down here in Llangollen!

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