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- Updated: December 25, 2016
Hibernian had a 2016 to remember after the club won its first Scottish Cup in 114 years.
The club opened its doors to the community on Christmas Day, inviting people from across Leith and north Edinburgh – many of whom would have otherwise been alone – to join them for some Christmas lunch.
Chief executive Leeann Dempster took time out from the festivities to speak to Sky Sports News HQ reporter Charles Paterson and reflect on a year of mixed fortunes for the club, which saw them miss out on promotion from the Championship before ending their Scottish Cup drought.
“The league campaign was disappointing for us but finishing the season winning the Scottish Cup was just unbelievable,” Dempster said.
“That will live with us for a long, long time. It was absolutely magnificent.
“The supporters have celebrated it and they are still celebrating it …
