Eddie Turnbull

Edward Hunter Turnbull (12 April 1923 – 30 April 2011) was a Scottish professional football player and manager. He played as a forward for Hibernian and Scotland, forming part of the Hibs "Famous Five" forward line. He then had successful spells as manager of Aberdeen and Hibs, winning a major trophy with each club.

Early life Turnbull was in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, serving aboard , and . In November 2015, he was posthumously awarded an Arctic Star military campaign medal.

Coaching career He was manager of Aberdeen between 1965 and 1971 winning the 1969–70 Scottish Cup and finishing second in the league in 1970–71. After that he returned to Hibernian, winning the 1972–73 Scottish League Cup. He also managed their 7–0 win over their Edinburgh derby rivals Heart of Midlothian on 1 January 1973.

Turnbull died on 30 April 2011, aged 88. Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie stated that no-one had made a greater contribution to the club than Turnbull. National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals

Managerial statistics TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin % Queen's Park 19631965 Aberdeen 19651971 Hibernian 19711980 Total

Honours Player Hibernian Scottish League: 1947–48, 1950–51, 1951–52

Manager Aberdeen Scottish Cup: 1969–70

Hibernian Scottish League Cup: 1971–72 Drybrough Cup: 1972, 1973