Eighteen years, three trophies, 13 managers and countless more challengers for Hibs’ left-back berth. Lewis Stevenson has racked-up the numbers and seen off many rivals in his remarkable service as a top team stalwart for Hibs.But the evergreen Hibee isn’t finished yet.
Not by a long shot. Should he, as expected, line up against St Mirren in Paisley this afternoon, the 35-year-old will hit the big 450 in league games for his one and only club.
And in doing so Stevenson will jump to number one spot in the history books as the club’s all-time record league appearance holder, taking him past the legendary Arthur Duncan.It’s a stunning tale of loyalty and longevity in Leith stretching back to 2005 when Stevenson made his debut in a League Cup tie against Ayr.
The league run began a year later when the then 18-year-old came on as a second half sub for Dean Shiels in a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen on the opening day of season 2006-07.
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