Rivalries forgotten as fans say farewell to 'Mr Hibs'

Around 400 fans watched as the funeral cortege slowly passed the back of Easter Road's new East Stand where Hibs shirts from all eras had been hung alongside scarves and flowers.

Messages made reference to "Mr Hibs" and the wonder of both the Famous Five, of which Turnbull was a key component, and Turnbull's Tornadoes, the team he managed and led famously to a 7-0 win over fiercest rivals Hearts.

The age range of those in attendance was evidence of his enduring appeal, with supporters pointing out how he was one of few people to make a great success of both playing and managing. The odd maroon scarf was intertwined with the green and white - further evidence of how footballing rivalry is forgotten when a legend of the game is honoured.

The rain which lashed the stadium as crowds waited for the procession subsided as the hearse approached and piper Louise Marshall Millington - a regular fixture at high-profile occasions involving the club - played Sunshine on Leith, the club's anthem.

It was the chance for supporters to remember their hero, and as the cortege left Easter Road, fans approached the wall of tributes to take a closer look. One fan lifted his toddler daughter up close to read one message claiming Turnbull was "Hibs' best ever" - proof that his influence is being fed through to future generations of Hibees to ensure his legend won't be forgotten any time soon.