Jack
23-06-2011, 10:54 AM
Hibernian FC has largely achieved its goals by decimating the debt and in putting in place fantastic infrastructure. Our Club must now set in motion a shift in the balance of priorities from quality bricks to quality players.
The spectre of administration, or worse, is no longer a threat and although these are difficult times, the time has come to build a team that is worthy of our home; worthy of our support.
Over the past 10, 20 years our support has endured many more painful times than good and we have become more resilient because of it … although there are many of those who were among us who have fallen by the wayside.
Hibernian FC now face the biggest challenge of all in bringing these supporters back; those friends and family that have been lost could fill our stadium twice over, or more. And our Club must appeal to new supporters. To do that our Club needs to attract, to play attractive football.
It is encouraging that we go into next season in a position of strength, we need to be stronger. Other clubs are under pressure from the banks; the tax authorities and even their own support more than ever before. Other clubs are fighting for survival while we have the opportunity to fight with a clear vision of our future.
There are still those among us demonstrating a growing disenchantment with our Club; our Club must show them, show all of us, they are wrong. Over the last decade, our Club has spent millions of pounds off the pitch, now our Club must invest in Hibernians greatest resource: our support; and that means getting the product on the pitch right. Hibernian FC, OUR FC, needs to demonstrate ambition that matches that of the support.
We are ready.
The SPL is not the perfect place and there will be others who will look to bring us down to their level on the pitch and in the stands. The ‘Offensive Behaviour at Football’ legislation will be a challenge for all supporters. But those others are not our responsibility. We have our own responsibilities, we must preserve the pride in our club, we must maintain our dignity.
Be ready to show your passion; be ready to support your Club.
I'm in a good mood today :greengrin
The spectre of administration, or worse, is no longer a threat and although these are difficult times, the time has come to build a team that is worthy of our home; worthy of our support.
Over the past 10, 20 years our support has endured many more painful times than good and we have become more resilient because of it … although there are many of those who were among us who have fallen by the wayside.
Hibernian FC now face the biggest challenge of all in bringing these supporters back; those friends and family that have been lost could fill our stadium twice over, or more. And our Club must appeal to new supporters. To do that our Club needs to attract, to play attractive football.
It is encouraging that we go into next season in a position of strength, we need to be stronger. Other clubs are under pressure from the banks; the tax authorities and even their own support more than ever before. Other clubs are fighting for survival while we have the opportunity to fight with a clear vision of our future.
There are still those among us demonstrating a growing disenchantment with our Club; our Club must show them, show all of us, they are wrong. Over the last decade, our Club has spent millions of pounds off the pitch, now our Club must invest in Hibernians greatest resource: our support; and that means getting the product on the pitch right. Hibernian FC, OUR FC, needs to demonstrate ambition that matches that of the support.
We are ready.
The SPL is not the perfect place and there will be others who will look to bring us down to their level on the pitch and in the stands. The ‘Offensive Behaviour at Football’ legislation will be a challenge for all supporters. But those others are not our responsibility. We have our own responsibilities, we must preserve the pride in our club, we must maintain our dignity.
Be ready to show your passion; be ready to support your Club.
I'm in a good mood today :greengrin