Help Hibs: The HSA Scottish Cup Fund

**TheHibsClub** · 21-09-2016 08:53 PM

Our dramatic win at Hampden – and the celebrations that followed back in Edinburgh – provided another rich chapter in our club’s history.

Everyone at The Hibernian Supporters Association (HSA) was proud to see the Scottish Cup back in Leith – and, as presenting partners of the Persevered Trophy Tour, we’re proud to be helping Hibernian Football Club reach out to new fans.

By working with the football club, we can help everyone at Easter Road build on our Scottish Cup success.

We’re proud that the HSA has been part of the Hibernian support for over 65 years, a support that has endured so many ups and downs over the years.

However we are also aware that the celebrations at Hampden caused some damage to the stadium.

We are determined that everyone at Hibernian Football Club concentrates on the main task at hand this season – helping Neil Lennon and his players win the SPFL Championship.

For that reason the Trustees of the Hibernian Supporters Association have approached the football club for an exact breakdown of how much money it will take to compensate the SFA for damage to:

Goalposts
Corner flags
Pitch
Seats

Today we’re launching a funding campaign to raise the £4733 needed to pay for this damage:

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hsa-scottishcupfund

We’re asking all Hibs fans who can afford it to get involved and to donate to the campaign so the money can be paid in full as quickly as possible without diverting any funds from the football club itself.

This isn’t about apportioning blame or pandering to external influences – we see this as a constructive and positive way of giving all our fans the chance to help the football club deal with a situation that way beyond their control.

If any additional funds are raised fans will be given the opportunity to vote on which Hibs-related good cause they are donated to.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfund...cottishcupfund

Donations will also be accepted in The Hibs Club.

http://hibsclub.co.uk/2016/09/21/hel...tish-cup-fund/

***Col2*** · 21-09-2016 08:58 PM

Done. Wasn't even on the pitch but we need to contribute.

**ieastherein1973** · 21-09-2016 09:09 PM

Donation in, also not on the pitch.

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**~~northstandhibby~~** · 21-09-2016 09:11 PM

Tried to donate. Doesn't seem to do paypal. Would the admins on here take donation through hibs.net?

GGTTH

***Viva_Palmeiras*** · 21-09-2016 09:19 PM

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Tried to donate. Doesn't seem to do paypal. Would the admins on here take donation through hibs.net?

GGTTH

Donation in. Wasn't on the pitch. Don't want the club damaged. Keep the eye on the prize.

**Ronniekirk** · 21-09-2016 09:32 PM

Will find time tomorrow night to donate
No mention of damage to Electronic Advertising Boarfs Is that issue still in dispute or has insurance taken care of that Some of the figures for those being banded about seemed way over the top

**ehf** · 21-09-2016 11:14 PM

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Will find time tomorrow night to donate
No mention of damage to Electronic Advertising Boarfs Is that issue still in dispute or has insurance taken care of that Some of the figures for those being banded about seemed way over the top

The damage to the LED boards was circa £1.1 million and the insurers won't cover it because they are classifying it as a riot, hence excluded.

**lyonhibs** · 21-09-2016 11:27 PM

Will donate later this week. Wasn't even in the country at the time.

Do I get a medal? 😎

***Itsnoteasy*** · 21-09-2016 11:52 PM

SERIOUSLY!
Firstly .netters paid for majority of image on side of FF.
Now this.
As our club has not budgeted for this.
Yet we were on the crest of a wave. Last 2 home games have been 4-5 thousand up on previous attendances £££.
Hibs did not budget for this either. Whose taking the piss here.

***lucky*** · 22-09-2016 12:24 AM

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SERIOUSLY!
Firstly .netters paid for majority of image on side of FF.
Now this.
As our club has not budgeted for this.
Yet we were on the crest of a wave. Last 2 home games have been 4-5 thousand up on previous attendances £££.
Hibs did not budget for this either. Whose taking the piss here.

You by this stupid post. Donate if you want or don't but don't discourage other fans from doing so. You can take the boy out of Gorgie for football but he'll always act like he's from Gorgie

***hibbymac*** · 22-09-2016 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by gorgiegreens

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SERIOUSLY!
Firstly .netters paid for majority of image on side of FF.
Now this.
As our club has not budgeted for this.
Yet we were on the crest of a wave. Last 2 home games have been 4-5 thousand up on previous attendances £££.
Hibs did not budget for this either. Whose taking the piss here.

Its not "Hibs" who are asking for anything here, it's Hibs fans. i.e. The Hibernian Supporters Association, that is asking for other Hibs fans to donate to the fund to help the club out. Nobody "taking the piss"

**~~connerg~~** · 22-09-2016 12:52 AM

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The damage to the LED boards was circa £1.1 million and the insurers won't cover it because they are classifying it as a riot, hence excluded.

If it is classified as a riot, there is some old by-law that says Glasgow City Council are responsible for the damage. Sure i read that on here a while back.

If not, let them take Hibs to court. We claim the SFA are responsible for security. The SFA then claim the owners of the LED boards were negligent in not seeking adequate insurance cover. The Cup Final is a major sporting event and has a high risk of fans entering the pitch. 1980, that's what you call a riot. The Rangers were involved in that too. Any wannabe lawyer will rip the LED owners and The Rangers ( they also caused damage to the advertising boards) apart.

**HibsNutter** · 22-09-2016 01:25 AM

Will donate tomorrow.

Hopefully people don't get all high and mighty about how they weren't on the pitch on this thread and just let people who are willing to donate do so without a fuss.

***givescotlandfreedom*** · 22-09-2016 01:33 AM

Done. Didn't go on the pitch personally but better this threat avoids finger pointing so it doesn't lose the aim of raising money to make sure the club doesn't suffer.

***BSEJVT*** · 22-09-2016 06:11 AM

Done

Wasn't on the pitch but happy to help club.

Noticeable though that all donations to date on this thread have been from those not on the pitch, or claiming not to be

,

But those that were have still to start stumping up to pay for their actions.

Early days though and I am sure some will step up to the plate.

***Carheenlea*** · 22-09-2016 06:11 AM

Surely insurance covers all items this fund is supposedly covering?
I contribute enough as it is to Hibs so will be sitting this one out.

**spikey66** · 22-09-2016 06:33 AM

Done and sent this link out to all my Hibs family and friends. I was not on the pitch but will do what I can to help.

**SunshineOnLeith** · 22-09-2016 07:21 AM

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SERIOUSLY!
Firstly .netters paid for majority of image on side of FF.
Now this.
As our club has not budgeted for this.
Yet we were on the crest of a wave. Last 2 home games have been 4-5 thousand up on previous attendances £££.
Hibs did not budget for this either. Whose taking the piss here.

U ok, hun? Xx

***Heisenberg*** · 22-09-2016 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by gorgiegreens

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SERIOUSLY!
Firstly .netters paid for majority of image on side of FF.
Now this.
As our club has not budgeted for this.
Yet we were on the crest of a wave. Last 2 home games have been 4-5 thousand up on previous attendances £££.
Hibs did not budget for this either. Whose taking the piss here.

Damage caused by the fans, paid by the fans. Seems fair

**stoneyburn hibs** · 22-09-2016 07:30 AM

Done, I was on the pitch

**B.Wilson** · 22-09-2016 07:45 AM

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Done, I was on the pitch

done,well worth a tenner for that great day,

***Itsnoteasy*** · 22-09-2016 08:12 AM

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You by this stupid post. Donate if you want or don't but don't discourage other fans from doing so. You can take the boy out of Gorgie for football but he'll always act like he's from Gorgie

.

Pretty obvious I'll no be donating. Can't see how my view would stop someone else from donating. Oh & thanks for the Gorgie quote. NOT heard that one before.
Lets see how many times I'm called a jambo or a hun.

***CropleyWasGod*** · 22-09-2016 08:14 AM

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Surely insurance covers all items this fund is supposedly covering?
I contribute enough as it is to Hibs so will be sitting this one out.

Whose insurance, though?

Hibs, the SFA, Hampden's? If it's any of theirs, why should they make a claim and risk bumping their premiums up, when there is an easier (and possibly cheaper) way?

**green&left** · 22-09-2016 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by gorgiegreens

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SERIOUSLY!
Firstly .netters paid for majority of image on side of FF.
Now this.
As our club has not budgeted for this.
Yet we were on the crest of a wave. Last 2 home games have been 4-5 thousand up on previous attendances £££.
Hibs did not budget for this either. Whose taking the piss here.

Dunno why you're going tonto at Hibs, its the supporters associations who've set this up.

I'll chuck a tenner in for my "friend" who was on the pitch (just incase polis scotland are looking in

)

***ian cruise*** · 22-09-2016 08:32 AM

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Whose insurance, though?

Hibs, the SFA, Hampden's? If it's any of theirs, why should they make a claim and risk bumping their premiums up, when there is an easier (and possibly cheaper) way?

Plus the insurance company would just reclaim their costs from the guilty party. If there are SFA rules to say clubs be responsibility for fans then Hibs would pay regardless

***Arch Stanton*** · 22-09-2016 08:42 AM

Done.

I see that we are already at 9%. I hope there is a massive over-contribution going to the likes of Dnipro Kids with a good news splash in the press!

Might also mention that we don't pay the fines of troublemakers.

***Brightside*** · 22-09-2016 08:43 AM

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SERIOUSLY!
Firstly .netters paid for majority of image on side of FF.
Now this.
As our club has not budgeted for this.
Yet we were on the crest of a wave. Last 2 home games have been 4-5 thousand up on previous attendances £££.
Hibs did not budget for this either. Whose taking the piss here.

Was it the directors that caused the damage? Maybe stay in Gorgie it suits you.

***CropleyWasGod*** · 22-09-2016 08:45 AM

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Done.

I see that we are already at 9%. I hope there is a massive over-contribution going to the likes of Dnipro Kids with a good news splash in the press!

Might also mention that we don't pay the fines of troublemakers.

Something like "Hibs thugs hand over their Giro money", you mean?