Thirty-five years after Wallace Mercer’s unsuccessful attempt to destroy Hibernian and make Edinburgh a one city club, former Hibs chairman David Duff has finally told the explosive inside story of the plot and the real motivations of those behind it.

Although Mercer claimed his deal would see a merger of the two clubs, everyone knew that their name would be Heart of Midlothian, they would play at Tynecastle Park AND wear maroon.

With internal shareholders wanting to sell out, the end seemed inevitable.

But Duff had other ideas. Joining forces with outraged fans he spearheaded boardroom resistance against this takeover.

A ‘Hands off Hibs’ rally was quickly organised and although under no obligation to do so, Duff handed over the keys of Easter Road Stadium to facilitate the event which

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