Paul Rouse: How Hibs took the lead as Scottish football's expression of Irishness

General stadium view of Hibernian's ground Easter Road. Photo by Euan Cherry/Getty Images)

This weekend Hibernians – the oldest ‘Irish’ soccer club in Scotland – play Celtic in a pivotal match in the Scottish Premiership.

The Scottish soccer season is enjoying its most exciting climax for a generation. In the league, the Glasgow giants of Celtic and Rangers are struggling to tame the upstart Edinburgh-based Hearts, who are seeking their first league since 1960.