Former Hibernians FC secretary Joe Cini passed away in his sleep yesterday.

Cini was very popular and well-loved in Paola by all those who remember him as a respected club official.

He served in various posts in the Hibs committee for many years before he took over the important role of secretary from Ronnie Calleja in 1991.

Cini served in this post for eight years before he resigned in 1998.

During his time in the committee, Hibs won the championship in 1993-94 in the era of English coach Brian Talbot. Hibs also won the FA Trophy in 1997-98 and the Super Cup in 1993-94.

Cini will be greatly missed by all those you knew him and by those who served with him on the Hibs committee.

The funeral will be held at Żejtun Parish Church today at 2.30 p.m.

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