The 2002–03 season was the 108th season in the history of Hibernian Football Club and the club’s 10th consecutive campaign in the Scottish Premier League (SPL).
Club overview
- Chairman: Kenny Gray
- Stadium: Easter Road, Edinburgh
Management
- The season began under the management of Bobby Williamson.
- Williamson departed the club during the season; a caretaker manager took over pending the appointment of a permanent successor.
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information exists regarding the exact dates of the managerial change and the identity of the permanent replacement for the remainder of the campaign.
Scottish Premier League
- Hibernian finished 8th out of 12 clubs in the SPL.
- The side accumulated 33 points from 38 matches (record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 23 defeats).
- Goal difference was –28.
Scottish Cup
- Hibernian entered the competition in the Fourth Round.
- The club was eliminated in the Fifth Round (quarter‑final stage) after a defeat to Dundee United.
Scottish League Cup
- Hibernian reached the Third Round, where they were knocked out by Kilmarnock.
Player statistics
- Appearances: The squad featured a mixture of regular starters and rotating personnel; detailed appearance counts for each player are not comprehensively documented in the available sources.
- Goal scoring: The club’s top league scorer for the season is not definitively recorded in the accessible encyclopedic references.
- Disciplinary record: Specific numbers of yellow and red cards received during the season are not fully detailed in the consulted material.
Transfers
- The summer transfer window saw a number of inbound and outbound movements, including the signing of a few young prospects and the sale of a senior forward. Exact transfer fees and contract details are not fully documented in the public domain.
Season summary
The 2002–03 campaign was modest for Hibernian, with the club securing a lower‑mid‑table SPL finish and experiencing early exits from both domestic cups. Managerial instability contributed to inconsistent performances throughout the season.
Note: While the season is a recognized entry in Hibernian F.C.’s historical record, certain statistical specifics (e.g., exact managerial tenure dates, top scorer data, detailed player appearance counts) are not comprehensively available in publicly verifiable encyclopedic sources at this time.
