Hibernian statement on away supporters

[AugustaHibs]

Hibernian FC condemns the abhorrent behaviour and chanting made by some supporters in Scottish football.

Over recent years supporters’ unacceptable conduct has become rife in Scotland whether that be through the use of pyrotechnics, sectarianism, objects being thrown onto the field of play or through other actions. This is simply not good enough.

Understanding that the behaviour of certain sections of Hibernian FC’s own support has not been good enough at times this season, the Club has been taking the strongest possible action against those who behave in an unacceptable manner, working with Police Scotland and colleagues at other clubs.

Hibernian FC now implores other clubs to act in a similar fashion and the governing bodies to take serious consideration into the issues to ensure Scottish football is safe and welcoming for all.

Following fan behaviour and chanting from opposing teams this season, the Club’s Board of Directors will be reducing the away allocation at Easter Road moving forward, alongside taking further actions.

Football is a sport for all, and stadiums should be a place where families and friends can come together to support their team. Hibernian FC prides itself on being a club for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, creed, and sexual orientation. Everyone should be able to feel safe and comfortable attending a football match.

[HarpyHibby]

Disappointed that it doesn’t call out last night’s clear anti-Irish Catholic racism specifically. It’s a start at least.

[CathroMustStay]

They should have explicitly referred to "Rangers", not just vague otherness.

Otherwise I support the statement.

Future hun away allocations should be cut to as close to zero as possible

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Disappointed that it doesn’t call out last night’s clear anti-Irish Catholic racism specifically. It’s a start at least.

It's a brilliant statement which clearly mentions sectarianism.

[Callum_62]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2...ugh-is-enough/

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[04Sauzee]

Reducing to zero would be fantastic

[zitelli62]

Well done its a start.

[Joe6-2]

It’s a start

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Reducing to zero would be fantastic

Have to disagree. It's not football without two sets of supporters.

[JimBHibees]

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They should have explicitly referred to "Rangers", not just vague otherness.

Otherwise I support the statement.

Future hun away allocations should be cut to as close to zero as possible

Yes strange statement not to mention Rangers they specifically should have been called out however in general it is a good statement and loving the cutting of allocations.

[B.H.F.C]

Get the popcorn out for the Rangers response tomorrow, if it takes that long. They’re not named but there’ll be one all right.

[jakedance]

I think that’s a good statement. I expect Hibs and Hearts have agreed a reciprocal cut in allocation. Hopefully one day we can get back to the usual derby crowds but I’d prefer not to give the old firm full stands in future. Up to us to fill the ground without them.

[Stubbsy90+2]

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It's a brilliant statement which clearly mentions sectarianism.

Well done Hibs. Great statement and doesn’t shy away from our own issues.

Delighted well be reducing the Old Firms allocation.

[The Baldmans Comb]

Nothing but respect for Hibs for doing something (at last).

Well done to all supporters who were pushing for this and to the Hibs board for listening.

[Scooter]

I just hope we back the club financially now when it comes to these games.

But great statement. The refs and var next

[GreenGray]

Strong statement and action from the club.

Assume we won’t be reducing Hearts allocation?

If not, does our statement give Hearts the opportunity to reduce ours given behaviour from some of our fans?


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[Shrekko]

Still people moaning but this is an incredible statement from the club in so many ways.

Hopefully the fans show their appreciation in some way.

[MrSmith]

Hopefully not the jumbos allocation cos the derby needs both sets of fans. Has been diminished enough by the old firm over the years.

[Nicho87]

Well done hibs.

[Pretty Boy]

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Hopefully not the jumbos allocation cos the derby needs both sets of fans. Has been diminished enough by the old firm over the years.

Agreed the derby is a better spectacle with both sets of fans.

I suppose it's up to both sets of fans to do a bit self policing now to ensure it stays as it is. No one wants some sanitised borefest but not throwing corkscrews on the pitch isn't too much to ask.

[truehibernian]

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Hopefully not the jumbos allocation cos the derby needs both sets of fans. Has been diminished enough by the old firm over the years.

Hopefully not and it won’t be - this is about bigotry and uncensored and open sectarianism ignored by the mass media for way way way too long - give birth sides of that **** cheek zero tickets 👍

[Smartie]

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I think that’s a good statement. I expect Hibs and Hearts have agreed a reciprocal cut in allocation. Hopefully one day we can get back to the usual derby crowds but I’d prefer not to give the old firm full stands in future. Up to us to fill the ground without them.

I really hope no such thing has been agreed with Hearts, instead I hope that now “the line” has been firmly pointed out that those whose behaviour has been way beyond it gets reined back in.

This is a Rangers problem. My only issue with the statement is that it hasn’t directly referenced it, however I understand fully that sometimes situations need approached with a certain amount of tact and that here, actions speak much louder than words.

[wookie70]

It's a start. I guess we will see a significant reduction at Tiny due to our significant band of nutters and idiots. I'd love to see something from the club that replaces the revenue for this loss.

[JoeT]

Well done Hibs.

[gbhibby]

👏👏👏

[Lago]

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Reducing to zero would be fantastic

Only if hibs fans turn up in numbers.

[GreenCastle]

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It's a start. I guess we will see a significant reduction at Tiny due to our significant band of nutters and idiots. I'd love to see something from the club that replaces the revenue for this loss.

Hearts actually broke lots more seats at ER last game than Hibs did at Tynie last game.

[Jones28]

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It's a start. I guess we will see a significant reduction at Tiny due to our significant band of nutters and idiots. I'd love to see something from the club that replaces the revenue for this loss.

No reason to say that’s a guarantee. The derby is not the issue here.

[VoltaireHibs]

Very good, sensible statement. Well done Hibs. 👍👍

[PatHead]

Great statement from Hibs. Let's hope it is the start of a journey to rid this country of sectarianism.