AGM Updates

[Silversand]

Thanks Barney for updates, appreciated.

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[Eyrie]

Thanks for the updates.

Certainly sounds very encouraging, so it'll be interesting to see what happens.

[Hibbyradge]

Great news all round. Is their a thread for the sceptics?

*There

Is there a thread for grammar nazis?

[Speedway]

Any sense that this is going to be kick started by investment into the budget?

That’s key because growing the income is very challenging otherwise.

It’s hinted at here between 2:25-2:45

https://youtu.be/EHv4gO7iD3Q

[offshorehibby]

I think so. In the Hibs TV interview he said he's going to invest. He only said it once and briefly but it made my ears prick up.

I thought I heard him say that. As you say it was a brief statement.

[.Sean.]

Absolutely buzzing.

Everything is in place to now properly solidify ourselves as top dogs in Edinburgh.

How can you be a big team if you’ve no even got a big screen :greengrin

On a serious note these plans will hopefully convince anyone who was even swithering about renewing next year. Personally can’t wait.

[BegbieHSC]

Absolutely buzzing.

Everything is in place to now properly solidify ourselves as top dogs in Edinburgh.

How can you be a big team if you’ve no even got a big screen :greengrin

On a serious note these plans will hopefully convince anyone who was even swithering about renewing next year. Personally can’t wait.

I was half swithering due to affordability, but after seeing this, **** it! What’re savings for anyway, apart from Hibernian.

[Ryan91]

Any solo clappers outside the west yet?
Any Hibs fans in Bulgaria shedding tears on a balcony?

I'm solo clapping at my screen and shedding tears as I read this thread in my room. Does that count?

[FilipinoHibs]

*There

Is there a thread for grammar nazis?

No all threads are open to the grammar gestapo.

[Alex Trager]

Absolutely buzzing.

Everything is in place to now properly solidify ourselves as top dogs in Edinburgh.

How can you be a big team if you’ve no even got a big screen :greengrin

On a serious note these plans will hopefully convince anyone who was even swithering about renewing next year. Personally can’t wait.

If they go down this season we absolutely must take advantage of it.

What an opportunity that would be.

Here’s hoping for great things

[Hibbyradge]

No all threads are open to grammar gestapo.

*No, all ...

[Mikey]

Short term, wins on Friday and Tuesday are vital to keep things ticking over ahead of season tickets going on sale.

[HibbyAndy]

Don't want to wade through 9 pages so in short what is it everyone is happy about in regards to RG vision for the club ? What did he say ?

[Speedway]

Don't want to wade through 9 pages so in short what is it everyone is happy about in regards to RG vision for the club ? What did he say ?

https://youtu.be/EHv4gO7iD3Q

[Kato]

It's good that the meek are getting something for a change, though.Shut it big nose.

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[HibbyAndy]

https://youtu.be/EHv4gO7iD3Q

:aok:

[FilipinoHibs]

*No, all ...
Good example of the over use of the comma. Writing is now about communication. You need to enter the modern world.

[Alex Trager]

Absolutely buzzing.

Everything is in place to now properly solidify ourselves as top dogs in Edinburgh.

How can you be a big team if you’ve no even got a big screen :greengrin

On a serious note these plans will hopefully convince anyone who was even swithering about renewing next year. Personally can’t wait.

If they go down this season we absolutely must take advantage of it.

What an opportunity that would be.

Here’s hoping for great things

[ronaldo7]

I've got to say I was delighted with that, as many others in attendance were. He's highly motivated and hasn't been standing still. He's had work groups into every aspect of the club, and we're about to reap the benefits.

Let the good times roll.

[Hibbyradge]

Shut it big nose.

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You're not so bad yourself, conkface.

:faf:

[ronaldo7]

Any indication of where the screen is gonny be?

The photo they showed, had it above the current Carling advert in the corner between the East and the South.

The other photo they used had digital screens of the inside of the East, from bottom to top( Full side section) with THIS IS EASTER ROAD, on it.

Looked good.

[Hibbyradge]

Good example of the over use of the comma. Writing is now about communication. You need to enter the modern world.

Sorry, you're mistaken.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Q - see a future for young players (FM/JG)
JR - yes, impressed by them. Important we look to Scotland and our young players. Involvement deserved

Q - Kamberi or docherty?
JR - love to keep Greg. Was keen to bring him before the Flo situation. What happens in other direction remains to be seen

Q - how important next 2 games
JR - huge importance and pointed that out to players after Saturday.

Q - focus recruitment in lower league SCOTTISH players?
GM - key thing is to improve the group. Jacks had experience of recruiting SCOTTISH players. Ron keen to be a global brand. Difficult to balance all these.

Q - January loan signing, looking to keep?
JR - easy part for me is the want. Hard part is GM to try and keep them. understand we want to grow by avoiding loans but a key part of football around world now. Ideally not rebuilding on a regular basis

On to Ron

Strategic plan 2020-2025

Covers last 7 months. Wiped out debt, infuse £1.25m in cash. Wanted to give 6 months to learn. Created 3 month task groups. Football, hospitality, kiosks etc. Forms foundation of plan.

Mission statement - best football club in Scotland on and off the pitch. Our goal is to make our fans and city proud.

Champion double bottom line -
Succesful business
Giving back to community

Give excellent customer service - realise some way to go here.

We are in the business of happiness.

Compete for top 4

Increase turnover by 50% by 2023 and 100% by 2025

Double playing budget by 2023

Enhance game day experience.

Actively market and project the club

Modern club, local commitment, global outlook

Establish international club partnerships
Conversations started with 6/7 big clubs with big academies and commercial organisation

Made a decision in January to go over budget.

Explore hibernian youth club.

Build full size multi purpose indoor facility. Target date before 2025

Game day experience - the big wow

First game next season - wow
Hi fidelity sound system
Large HD video screen - between east and south
Digital video ribbons
Improve signage, exteriors
Lighting plan DISCO LIGHTS

20/21
Increase ST by 10%

23/24 - 17k season tickets
Max away allocation - 1900

Segmentation - vary ticket prices. Gold silver bronze.
Some prices up, some down
HIBS fc membership - ST holders - member only events, HIBS tv

Bundling tickets (buy X number of games)
Themed and special match days
Effectively market ticket offerings
Develop premium offering.

Sent team to Tottenham - hospitality catering

Launch south/East concourse pub - the terrace
Upgrade edinburgh suite
Refresh the gallery
Upgrade behind the goals

Develop plan for non game day hospitality

Bring kiosk in house.
Expand offerings through established local brands (la favourita)
Develop kiosk brand - make it different




Commercial revenue
20/21 - £1.5m

5 major partners
Minimum £200k pa - 3 year commitment

Fully maximise digital platform
Up sell Easter road sponsorships

Annoys Ron that at edinburgh airport can buy rangers Celtic Merch but not HIBS. We need to be there.

Upgrade website.

Secure £500k min from HIBS supporter groups.

20/20 club. 20 members that contribute £20k a year. Bespoke service and offerings.

HIBERNIAN FC capital fund - fund indoor facility, create fundraising events.





Planning 150th anniversary
Club to host more international fixtures
Review governance structure - expand board. Keep it fresh.

Our only limitation is our imagination

Just saw season ticket promo video. Very good.

Q - is the million pound fresh investment?
RG - sitting there now. Need to see what best way to do that. All agree priority is fielding great team. Primary thought

Q - opinion on singing section? know they tried to go into lower FF for inverness game. And safe standing thoughts
RG - big supporter of singing section. Not in the right place but all kind of consequences.
LD - great relationship with singing section. Tried to find new home. FF upper not worked. Desire to get in lower but difficult as displacing people. Will include safe standing if there’s a desire.

Q - why no longer approving transfer of shares to HSL
RG - change allocation of shares that what was agreed. I agreed to 2 further transactions before closed deal but happy with where shares are. Maybe in future need to raise capital.

Q - season tickets, considering cup top up?
LD - looking at several things but haven’t discussed that. (LD explains to RG what a cup top up is). Open minded. Thanks for reminding me.

Q - HSL not been a great attraction. Another scheme?
RG - need engagement with fans and will speak with HSL.
LD - appreciate what HSL does. But look at competition and what they’re doing regarding revenue





Q - considering bringing back a lottery?
LD - in radar

Q - do you anticipate using American expertise/contacts?
RG - open to it. Question would be if commercial reason for them doing it. Spent lot of time speaking to leaders in sports/entertainment over last year. Love to go on sales calls

Q - HSL. Consider giving seat on board?
RG - part of the conversation with HSL
discuss what we’re going to do together going forward.

Q - glad to see you’ve taken an interest in history. Any plans to commemorate tom farmer
A - responsibility to honour sir Tom. Haven’t thought about naming a stand but thought about celebrating/ recognising him at some point next season.

Q - smaller but better squad. Heard that mantra before. Short term fixes. Rherras, eckersley, Nelom, Mavrias
GM - Jason naismith good example. Mentioned some names I don’t want on my cv. But where short term cover.
Summer recruitment - wanted perm players. Not all worked. Some have improved since JR came in. Wanted to reduce age balance and get greater control of contracts. Presenting plan on Friday to Ron and Leann. Hit rate better than others in our market place.

Comment - like the focus on season ticket holders. Great we’re getting focus again

Q - what was motivation to buy HIBS
A - love football. Game I grew up with. Couple of reasons why HIBS. Easy club to fall in love with. Amazing fanbase. Succesful in business because I made it more than making money. HIBS hugely important in peoples lives. Feel very privileged and blessed. A lot of work. Looking for the right opportuniti and this one has an incredible soul.

Q - brief comment on women’s football. What support will be given.
RG - forefront of our thinking. Got to be part of the club. Will work our what kind of resources to put behind it. Question of how and the timing.
LD - women’s team already integrated with club. Don’t want to over promise. Fantastic relationship between club and women’s team


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[Peevemor]

Don't want to wade through 9 pages so in short what is it everyone is happy about in regards to RG vision for the club ? What did he say ?In the first instance he's going to change the pa system, put in a big screen, bring the pie stands back under direct control, start tarting up ER & continue to invest in the team.

He's looking to add roughly 4k ST holders, double turnover within 5 years and vastly increase the player budget.

He's going to make more of the club's history, uniqueness and place in the community.

He wants to make going to a match much more of an event.

Apart from that, nothing much.

[1 8 7 5]

*There

Is there a thread for grammar nazis?

**there

:aok:

[Hibbyradge]

**there

:aok:

Eh?

Are you referring to the capital letter?

If so, well done. :aok:

[HibbyAndy]

In the first instance he's going to change the pa system, put in a big screen, bring the pie stands back under direct control, start tarting up ER & continue to invest in the team.

He's looking to add roughly 4k ST holders, double turnover within 5 years and vastly increase the player budget.

He's going to make more of the club's history, uniqueness and place in the community.

He wants to make going to a match much more of an event.

Apart from that, nothing much.

:aok:

[madhatter]

I’d like to know if our prospective links to other clubs might include something with Ajax to learn how to develop youngsters etc.? It’ll be interesting to find out what these links are (if they come to fruition). Having a very promising youth graduate most seasons is critical to this club vision in my opinion. We should be loaning youth players to other countries as well (with support in place for them).

I’m sure this has been discussed but having local players coming through ranks add an extra dynamic to the support and if sold on adds value back into club (likely with profit).

[Wembley67]

I'm absolutely buzzing over this and no one can bring me down 👍👍👍👍

[Lago]

Good example of the over use of the comma. Writing is now about communication. You need to enter the modern world.
Go the way of the apostrophe 😜

[1 8 7 5]

Eh?

Are you referring to the capital letter?

If so, well done. :aok:

yessir!:top marks

[jacomo]

Don't want to wade through 9 pages so in short what is it everyone is happy about in regards to RG vision for the club ? What did he say ?


Hearts are sh*te.

[ronaldo7]

I'm absolutely buzzing over this and no one can bring me down 👍👍👍👍

You should be. This boy ticks most boxes. One more to tick...Delivery. From what I saw this evening, he'll do for me.:aok:

[HibbyAndy]

Hearts are sh*te.


Aken that


3rd season on the trot above the charity thieves , And probably a better team for the last 5 years

We are going places , So are they though...

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Aken that


3rd season on the trot above the charity thieves , And probably a better team for the last 5 years

We are going places , So are they though...

Jurgen Doon

[The Harp Awakes]

In the first instance he's going to change the pa system, put in a big screen, bring the pie stands back under direct control, start tarting up ER & continue to invest in the team.

He's looking to add roughly 4k ST holders, double turnover within 5 years and vastly increase the player budget.

He's going to make more of the club's history, uniqueness and place in the community.

He wants to make going to a match much more of an event.

Apart from that, nothing much.

This was a common theme through his presentation. He used the word 'humble' and talked about our beginnings, the reason the club was set up etc. I lost count of the times he mentioned the word 'community'.

He clearly thinks the club has been selling itself short and has beefed up commercial/marketing activities. Can't disagree with that.

In my working life I've attended so many fancy, glitzy presentations over the years and Ron's was certainly delivered impeccably and up there with the best I've seen. What struck me though is that he was believable. He's taken his time and has undertaken a thorough examination on how the club is performing, and has spotted weaknesses. He has some ambitious plans but I would say he has the passion and drive to deliver them.

Exciting times ahead for Hibs I think.

[offshorehibby]

Aken that


3rd season on the trot above the charity thieves , And probably a better team for the last 5 years

We are going places , So are they though...

Billy Broon's been places 😁

[mutley]

Billy Broon's been places [emoji16]

......... and done things [emoji12]


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[FilipinoHibs]

Q - see a future for young players (FM/JG)
JR - yes, impressed by them. Important we look to Scotland and our young players. Involvement deserved

Q - Kamberi or docherty?
JR - love to keep Greg. Was keen to bring him before the Flo situation. What happens in other direction remains to be seen

Q - how important next 2 games
JR - huge importance and pointed that out to players after Saturday.

Q - focus recruitment in lower league SCOTTISH players?
GM - key thing is to improve the group. Jacks had experience of recruiting SCOTTISH players. Ron keen to be a global brand. Difficult to balance all these.

Q - January loan signing, looking to keep?
JR - easy part for me is the want. Hard part is GM to try and keep them. understand we want to grow by avoiding loans but a key part of football around world now. Ideally not rebuilding on a regular basis

On to Ron

Strategic plan 2020-2025

Covers last 7 months. Wiped out debt, infuse £1.25m in cash. Wanted to give 6 months to learn. Created 3 month task groups. Football, hospitality, kiosks etc. Forms foundation of plan.

Mission statement - best football club in Scotland on and off the pitch. Our goal is to make our fans and city proud.

Champion double bottom line -
Succesful business
Giving back to community

Give excellent customer service - realise some way to go here.

We are in the business of happiness.

Compete for top 4

Increase turnover by 50% by 2023 and 100% by 2025

Double playing budget by 2023

Enhance game day experience.

Actively market and project the club

Modern club, local commitment, global outlook

Establish international club partnerships
Conversations started with 6/7 big clubs with big academies and commercial organisation

Made a decision in January to go over budget.

Explore hibernian youth club.

Build full size multi purpose indoor facility. Target date before 2025

Game day experience - the big wow

First game next season - wow
Hi fidelity sound system
Large HD video screen - between east and south
Digital video ribbons
Improve signage, exteriors
Lighting plan DISCO LIGHTS

20/21
Increase ST by 10%

23/24 - 17k season tickets
Max away allocation - 1900

Segmentation - vary ticket prices. Gold silver bronze.
Some prices up, some down
HIBS fc membership - ST holders - member only events, HIBS tv

Bundling tickets (buy X number of games)
Themed and special match days
Effectively market ticket offerings
Develop premium offering.

Sent team to Tottenham - hospitality catering

Launch south/East concourse pub - the terrace
Upgrade edinburgh suite
Refresh the gallery
Upgrade behind the goals

Develop plan for non game day hospitality

Bring kiosk in house.
Expand offerings through established local brands (la favourita)
Develop kiosk brand - make it different




Commercial revenue
20/21 - £1.5m

5 major partners
Minimum £200k pa - 3 year commitment

Fully maximise digital platform
Up sell Easter road sponsorships

Annoys Ron that at edinburgh airport can buy rangers Celtic Merch but not HIBS. We need to be there.

Upgrade website.

Secure £500k min from HIBS supporter groups.

20/20 club. 20 members that contribute £20k a year. Bespoke service and offerings.

HIBERNIAN FC capital fund - fund indoor facility, create fundraising events.





Planning 150th anniversary
Club to host more international fixtures
Review governance structure - expand board. Keep it fresh.

Our only limitation is our imagination

Just saw season ticket promo video. Very good.

Q - is the million pound fresh investment?
RG - sitting there now. Need to see what best way to do that. All agree priority is fielding great team. Primary thought

Q - opinion on singing section? know they tried to go into lower FF for inverness game. And safe standing thoughts
RG - big supporter of singing section. Not in the right place but all kind of consequences.
LD - great relationship with singing section. Tried to find new home. FF upper not worked. Desire to get in lower but difficult as displacing people. Will include safe standing if there’s a desire.

Q - why no longer approving transfer of shares to HSL
RG - change allocation of shares that what was agreed. I agreed to 2 further transactions before closed deal but happy with where shares are. Maybe in future need to raise capital.

Q - season tickets, considering cup top up?
LD - looking at several things but haven’t discussed that. (LD explains to RG what a cup top up is). Open minded. Thanks for reminding me.

Q - HSL not been a great attraction. Another scheme?
RG - need engagement with fans and will speak with HSL.
LD - appreciate what HSL does. But look at competition and what they’re doing regarding revenue





Q - considering bringing back a lottery?
LD - in radar

Q - do you anticipate using American expertise/contacts?
RG - open to it. Question would be if commercial reason for them doing it. Spent lot of time speaking to leaders in sports/entertainment over last year. Love to go on sales calls

Q - HSL. Consider giving seat on board?
RG - part of the conversation with HSL
discuss what we’re going to do together going forward.

Q - glad to see you’ve taken an interest in history. Any plans to commemorate tom farmer
A - responsibility to honour sir Tom. Haven’t thought about naming a stand but thought about celebrating/ recognising him at some point next season.

Q - smaller but better squad. Heard that mantra before. Short term fixes. Rherras, eckersley, Nelom, Mavrias
GM - Jason naismith good example. Mentioned some names I don’t want on my cv. But where short term cover.
Summer recruitment - wanted perm players. Not all worked. Some have improved since JR came in. Wanted to reduce age balance and get greater control of contracts. Presenting plan on Friday to Ron and Leann. Hit rate better than others in our market place.

Comment - like the focus on season ticket holders. Great we’re getting focus again

Q - what was motivation to buy HIBS
A - love football. Game I grew up with. Couple of reasons why HIBS. Easy club to fall in love with. Amazing fanbase. Succesful in business because I made it more than making money. HIBS hugely important in peoples lives. Feel very privileged and blessed. A lot of work. Looking for the right opportuniti and this one has an incredible soul.

Q - brief comment on women’s football. What support will be given.
RG - forefront of our thinking. Got to be part of the club. Will work our what kind of resources to put behind it. Question of how and the timing.
LD - women’s team already integrated with club. Don’t want to over promise. Fantastic relationship between club and women’s team


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Thanks for that great comprehensive write up.

[Brightside]

What was your motivation to buy Hibs?

Its a very easy club to fall in love with. It’s got a special legacy. Hibs makes an incredible difference in people’s lives. It’s a club that has so much emotion. I feel incredibly blessed to be here.

What support might be given to Hibs Ladies?

Its at the forefront of our thinking. It’s got to be part of the club, but it’s a question of timing and what resources are put in. We’ll see a transition soon.

LG - we need to make sure we don’t over promise and we do it at the right time for them and us. Strong relationship already

Ron - it’s a matter of when not if

This is good to hear but I fear they have lost a 10 year generation now due to lack of activity. Not just with the senior team.

[Jonnyboy]

Couldn't make the AGM but have watched the video and read the excellent updates.

Was feeling a bit glum in not being able to go but am now absolutely buzzing as it's clear to me that under Ron and his Board it's going to be onwards and upwards :thumbsup:

[Hibbyradge]

This is good to hear but I fear they have lost a 10 year generation now due to lack of activity. Not just with the senior team.

What should they do about that?

[Irish-Hibee]

All of this while over on kickback they're wondering if they have a financial contingency plan for if they get relegated!

What a time to be alive!

[Pretty Boy]

All of this while over on kickback they're wondering if they have a financial contingency plan for if they get relegated!

What a time to be alive!

Long term, cheats never win.

[Sproule Three]

Q - see a future for young players (FM/JG)
JR - yes, impressed by them. Important we look to Scotland and our young players. Involvement deserved

Q - Kamberi or docherty?
JR - love to keep Greg. Was keen to bring him before the Flo situation. What happens in other direction remains to be seen

Q - how important next 2 games
JR - huge importance and pointed that out to players after Saturday.

Q - focus recruitment in lower league SCOTTISH players?
GM - key thing is to improve the group. Jacks had experience of recruiting SCOTTISH players. Ron keen to be a global brand. Difficult to balance all these.

Q - January loan signing, looking to keep?
JR - easy part for me is the want. Hard part is GM to try and keep them. understand we want to grow by avoiding loans but a key part of football around world now. Ideally not rebuilding on a regular basis

On to Ron

Strategic plan 2020-2025

Covers last 7 months. Wiped out debt, infuse £1.25m in cash. Wanted to give 6 months to learn. Created 3 month task groups. Football, hospitality, kiosks etc. Forms foundation of plan.

Mission statement - best football club in Scotland on and off the pitch. Our goal is to make our fans and city proud.

Champion double bottom line -
Succesful business
Giving back to community

Give excellent customer service - realise some way to go here.

We are in the business of happiness.

Compete for top 4

Increase turnover by 50% by 2023 and 100% by 2025

Double playing budget by 2023

Enhance game day experience.

Actively market and project the club

Modern club, local commitment, global outlook

Establish international club partnerships
Conversations started with 6/7 big clubs with big academies and commercial organisation

Made a decision in January to go over budget.

Explore hibernian youth club.

Build full size multi purpose indoor facility. Target date before 2025

Game day experience - the big wow

First game next season - wow
Hi fidelity sound system
Large HD video screen - between east and south
Digital video ribbons
Improve signage, exteriors
Lighting plan DISCO LIGHTS

20/21
Increase ST by 10%

23/24 - 17k season tickets
Max away allocation - 1900

Segmentation - vary ticket prices. Gold silver bronze.
Some prices up, some down
HIBS fc membership - ST holders - member only events, HIBS tv

Bundling tickets (buy X number of games)
Themed and special match days
Effectively market ticket offerings
Develop premium offering.

Sent team to Tottenham - hospitality catering

Launch south/East concourse pub - the terrace
Upgrade edinburgh suite
Refresh the gallery
Upgrade behind the goals

Develop plan for non game day hospitality

Bring kiosk in house.
Expand offerings through established local brands (la favourita)
Develop kiosk brand - make it different




Commercial revenue
20/21 - £1.5m

5 major partners
Minimum £200k pa - 3 year commitment

Fully maximise digital platform
Up sell Easter road sponsorships

Annoys Ron that at edinburgh airport can buy rangers Celtic Merch but not HIBS. We need to be there.

Upgrade website.

Secure £500k min from HIBS supporter groups.

20/20 club. 20 members that contribute £20k a year. Bespoke service and offerings.

HIBERNIAN FC capital fund - fund indoor facility, create fundraising events.





Planning 150th anniversary
Club to host more international fixtures
Review governance structure - expand board. Keep it fresh.

Our only limitation is our imagination

Just saw season ticket promo video. Very good.

Q - is the million pound fresh investment?
RG - sitting there now. Need to see what best way to do that. All agree priority is fielding great team. Primary thought

Q - opinion on singing section? know they tried to go into lower FF for inverness game. And safe standing thoughts
RG - big supporter of singing section. Not in the right place but all kind of consequences.
LD - great relationship with singing section. Tried to find new home. FF upper not worked. Desire to get in lower but difficult as displacing people. Will include safe standing if there’s a desire.

Q - why no longer approving transfer of shares to HSL
RG - change allocation of shares that what was agreed. I agreed to 2 further transactions before closed deal but happy with where shares are. Maybe in future need to raise capital.

Q - season tickets, considering cup top up?
LD - looking at several things but haven’t discussed that. (LD explains to RG what a cup top up is). Open minded. Thanks for reminding me.

Q - HSL not been a great attraction. Another scheme?
RG - need engagement with fans and will speak with HSL.
LD - appreciate what HSL does. But look at competition and what they’re doing regarding revenue





Q - considering bringing back a lottery?
LD - in radar

Q - do you anticipate using American expertise/contacts?
RG - open to it. Question would be if commercial reason for them doing it. Spent lot of time speaking to leaders in sports/entertainment over last year. Love to go on sales calls

Q - HSL. Consider giving seat on board?
RG - part of the conversation with HSL
discuss what we’re going to do together going forward.

Q - glad to see you’ve taken an interest in history. Any plans to commemorate tom farmer
A - responsibility to honour sir Tom. Haven’t thought about naming a stand but thought about celebrating/ recognising him at some point next season.

Q - smaller but better squad. Heard that mantra before. Short term fixes. Rherras, eckersley, Nelom, Mavrias
GM - Jason naismith good example. Mentioned some names I don’t want on my cv. But where short term cover.
Summer recruitment - wanted perm players. Not all worked. Some have improved since JR came in. Wanted to reduce age balance and get greater control of contracts. Presenting plan on Friday to Ron and Leann. Hit rate better than others in our market place.

Comment - like the focus on season ticket holders. Great we’re getting focus again

Q - what was motivation to buy HIBS
A - love football. Game I grew up with. Couple of reasons why HIBS. Easy club to fall in love with. Amazing fanbase. Succesful in business because I made it more than making money. HIBS hugely important in peoples lives. Feel very privileged and blessed. A lot of work. Looking for the right opportuniti and this one has an incredible soul.

Q - brief comment on women’s football. What support will be given.
RG - forefront of our thinking. Got to be part of the club. Will work our what kind of resources to put behind it. Question of how and the timing.
LD - women’s team already integrated with club. Don’t want to over promise. Fantastic relationship between club and women’s team


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Thanks for that mate .
Class

[Hibs90]

All sounds positive, happy with that. Some ambition, at last.

All about delivery now. :thumbsup:

[Islington Hibs]

Well that can only be described as 100% positive.

I am sure he/ his team can deliver on the match day experience/ brand/ catering/ partnerships etc and the detail, passion and thought is clearly excellent. The Scottish football experience hasn't changed much, outside all seating, in a hundred years and some of these ideas, while not rocket science, are probably way ahead of most of our competition. The challenge is delivery because ultimately it is the first team that matters. Bottom line I am sure we will have our ups and downs but this is a good plan and he seems a genuine, decent and intelligent guy.

[Sproule Three]

Q - see a future for young players (FM/JG)
JR - yes, impressed by them. Important we look to Scotland and our young players. Involvement deserved

Q - Kamberi or docherty?
JR - love to keep Greg. Was keen to bring him before the Flo situation. What happens in other direction remains to be seen

Q - how important next 2 games
JR - huge importance and pointed that out to players after Saturday.

Q - focus recruitment in lower league SCOTTISH players?
GM - key thing is to improve the group. Jacks had experience of recruiting SCOTTISH players. Ron keen to be a global brand. Difficult to balance all these.

Q - January loan signing, looking to keep?
JR - easy part for me is the want. Hard part is GM to try and keep them. understand we want to grow by avoiding loans but a key part of football around world now. Ideally not rebuilding on a regular basis

On to Ron

Strategic plan 2020-2025

Covers last 7 months. Wiped out debt, infuse £1.25m in cash. Wanted to give 6 months to learn. Created 3 month task groups. Football, hospitality, kiosks etc. Forms foundation of plan.

Mission statement - best football club in Scotland on and off the pitch. Our goal is to make our fans and city proud.

Champion double bottom line -
Succesful business
Giving back to community

Give excellent customer service - realise some way to go here.

We are in the business of happiness.

Compete for top 4

Increase turnover by 50% by 2023 and 100% by 2025

Double playing budget by 2023

Enhance game day experience.

Actively market and project the club

Modern club, local commitment, global outlook

Establish international club partnerships
Conversations started with 6/7 big clubs with big academies and commercial organisation

Made a decision in January to go over budget.

Explore hibernian youth club.

Build full size multi purpose indoor facility. Target date before 2025

Game day experience - the big wow

First game next season - wow
Hi fidelity sound system
Large HD video screen - between east and south
Digital video ribbons
Improve signage, exteriors
Lighting plan DISCO LIGHTS

20/21
Increase ST by 10%

23/24 - 17k season tickets
Max away allocation - 1900

Segmentation - vary ticket prices. Gold silver bronze.
Some prices up, some down
HIBS fc membership - ST holders - member only events, HIBS tv

Bundling tickets (buy X number of games)
Themed and special match days
Effectively market ticket offerings
Develop premium offering.

Sent team to Tottenham - hospitality catering

Launch south/East concourse pub - the terrace
Upgrade edinburgh suite
Refresh the gallery
Upgrade behind the goals

Develop plan for non game day hospitality

Bring kiosk in house.
Expand offerings through established local brands (la favourita)
Develop kiosk brand - make it different




Commercial revenue
20/21 - £1.5m

5 major partners
Minimum £200k pa - 3 year commitment

Fully maximise digital platform
Up sell Easter road sponsorships

Annoys Ron that at edinburgh airport can buy rangers Celtic Merch but not HIBS. We need to be there.

Upgrade website.

Secure £500k min from HIBS supporter groups.

20/20 club. 20 members that contribute £20k a year. Bespoke service and offerings.

HIBERNIAN FC capital fund - fund indoor facility, create fundraising events.





Planning 150th anniversary
Club to host more international fixtures
Review governance structure - expand board. Keep it fresh.

Our only limitation is our imagination

Just saw season ticket promo video. Very good.

Q - is the million pound fresh investment?
RG - sitting there now. Need to see what best way to do that. All agree priority is fielding great team. Primary thought

Q - opinion on singing section? know they tried to go into lower FF for inverness game. And safe standing thoughts
RG - big supporter of singing section. Not in the right place but all kind of consequences.
LD - great relationship with singing section. Tried to find new home. FF upper not worked. Desire to get in lower but difficult as displacing people. Will include safe standing if there’s a desire.

Q - why no longer approving transfer of shares to HSL
RG - change allocation of shares that what was agreed. I agreed to 2 further transactions before closed deal but happy with where shares are. Maybe in future need to raise capital.

Q - season tickets, considering cup top up?
LD - looking at several things but haven’t discussed that. (LD explains to RG what a cup top up is). Open minded. Thanks for reminding me.

Q - HSL not been a great attraction. Another scheme?
RG - need engagement with fans and will speak with HSL.
LD - appreciate what HSL does. But look at competition and what they’re doing regarding revenue





Q - considering bringing back a lottery?
LD - in radar

Q - do you anticipate using American expertise/contacts?
RG - open to it. Question would be if commercial reason for them doing it. Spent lot of time speaking to leaders in sports/entertainment over last year. Love to go on sales calls

Q - HSL. Consider giving seat on board?
RG - part of the conversation with HSL
discuss what we’re going to do together going forward.

Q - glad to see you’ve taken an interest in history. Any plans to commemorate tom farmer
A - responsibility to honour sir Tom. Haven’t thought about naming a stand but thought about celebrating/ recognising him at some point next season.

Q - smaller but better squad. Heard that mantra before. Short term fixes. Rherras, eckersley, Nelom, Mavrias
GM - Jason naismith good example. Mentioned some names I don’t want on my cv. But where short term cover.
Summer recruitment - wanted perm players. Not all worked. Some have improved since JR came in. Wanted to reduce age balance and get greater control of contracts. Presenting plan on Friday to Ron and Leann. Hit rate better than others in our market place.

Comment - like the focus on season ticket holders. Great we’re getting focus again

Q - what was motivation to buy HIBS
A - love football. Game I grew up with. Couple of reasons why HIBS. Easy club to fall in love with. Amazing fanbase. Succesful in business because I made it more than making money. HIBS hugely important in peoples lives. Feel very privileged and blessed. A lot of work. Looking for the right opportuniti and this one has an incredible soul.

Q - brief comment on women’s football. What support will be given.
RG - forefront of our thinking. Got to be part of the club. Will work our what kind of resources to put behind it. Question of how and the timing.
LD - women’s team already integrated with club. Don’t want to over promise. Fantastic relationship between club and women’s team


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Thanks for that mate .
Class

[Barney McGrew]

Just got back in after what was a really interesting evening. It’s easy to see now that there’s going to be some big changes going forward.

Ron came across really well, his enthusiasm shone through when he spoke.The only time I thought he struggled a little was when answering the questions around HSL, but that may just have been my interpretation of it.

The key things I took out it were:

- Theres some pretty ambitious targets in terms of revenue generation, season tickets and attendances
- The player budget will increase over the coming years
- A huge focus is going to be put on the ‘match day experience’ which look likes hey aim to make more Americanised
- The catering offer is coming back in house
- Pricing changes for seating will happen. If you’re in the best seats, you’re going to pay more for the priviledge
- Hibs Ladies will be integrated into the club again in the future
- They want to move the singing section, with the East the most likely destination

Hopefully the updates were useful, I might have missed some stuff but there were more than enough people there tonight that can fill in the gaps :greengrin

[Hibby70]

Q - see a future for young players (FM/JG)
JR - yes, impressed by them. Important we look to Scotland and our young players. Involvement deserved

Q - Kamberi or docherty?
JR - love to keep Greg. Was keen to bring him before the Flo situation. What happens in other direction remains to be seen

Q - how important next 2 games
JR - huge importance and pointed that out to players after Saturday.

Q - focus recruitment in lower league SCOTTISH players?
GM - key thing is to improve the group. Jacks had experience of recruiting SCOTTISH players. Ron keen to be a global brand. Difficult to balance all these.

Q - January loan signing, looking to keep?
JR - easy part for me is the want. Hard part is GM to try and keep them. understand we want to grow by avoiding loans but a key part of football around world now. Ideally not rebuilding on a regular basis

On to Ron

Strategic plan 2020-2025

Covers last 7 months. Wiped out debt, infuse £1.25m in cash. Wanted to give 6 months to learn. Created 3 month task groups. Football, hospitality, kiosks etc. Forms foundation of plan.

Mission statement - best football club in Scotland on and off the pitch. Our goal is to make our fans and city proud.

Champion double bottom line -
Succesful business
Giving back to community

Give excellent customer service - realise some way to go here.

We are in the business of happiness.

Compete for top 4

Increase turnover by 50% by 2023 and 100% by 2025

Double playing budget by 2023

Enhance game day experience.

Actively market and project the club

Modern club, local commitment, global outlook

Establish international club partnerships
Conversations started with 6/7 big clubs with big academies and commercial organisation

Made a decision in January to go over budget.

Explore hibernian youth club.

Build full size multi purpose indoor facility. Target date before 2025

Game day experience - the big wow

First game next season - wow
Hi fidelity sound system
Large HD video screen - between east and south
Digital video ribbons
Improve signage, exteriors
Lighting plan DISCO LIGHTS

20/21
Increase ST by 10%

23/24 - 17k season tickets
Max away allocation - 1900

Segmentation - vary ticket prices. Gold silver bronze.
Some prices up, some down
HIBS fc membership - ST holders - member only events, HIBS tv

Bundling tickets (buy X number of games)
Themed and special match days
Effectively market ticket offerings
Develop premium offering.

Sent team to Tottenham - hospitality catering

Launch south/East concourse pub - the terrace
Upgrade edinburgh suite
Refresh the gallery
Upgrade behind the goals

Develop plan for non game day hospitality

Bring kiosk in house.
Expand offerings through established local brands (la favourita)
Develop kiosk brand - make it different




Commercial revenue
20/21 - £1.5m

5 major partners
Minimum £200k pa - 3 year commitment

Fully maximise digital platform
Up sell Easter road sponsorships

Annoys Ron that at edinburgh airport can buy rangers Celtic Merch but not HIBS. We need to be there.

Upgrade website.

Secure £500k min from HIBS supporter groups.

20/20 club. 20 members that contribute £20k a year. Bespoke service and offerings.

HIBERNIAN FC capital fund - fund indoor facility, create fundraising events.





Planning 150th anniversary
Club to host more international fixtures
Review governance structure - expand board. Keep it fresh.

Our only limitation is our imagination

Just saw season ticket promo video. Very good.

Q - is the million pound fresh investment?
RG - sitting there now. Need to see what best way to do that. All agree priority is fielding great team. Primary thought

Q - opinion on singing section? know they tried to go into lower FF for inverness game. And safe standing thoughts
RG - big supporter of singing section. Not in the right place but all kind of consequences.
LD - great relationship with singing section. Tried to find new home. FF upper not worked. Desire to get in lower but difficult as displacing people. Will include safe standing if there’s a desire.

Q - why no longer approving transfer of shares to HSL
RG - change allocation of shares that what was agreed. I agreed to 2 further transactions before closed deal but happy with where shares are. Maybe in future need to raise capital.

Q - season tickets, considering cup top up?
LD - looking at several things but haven’t discussed that. (LD explains to RG what a cup top up is). Open minded. Thanks for reminding me.

Q - HSL not been a great attraction. Another scheme?
RG - need engagement with fans and will speak with HSL.
LD - appreciate what HSL does. But look at competition and what they’re doing regarding revenue





Q - considering bringing back a lottery?
LD - in radar

Q - do you anticipate using American expertise/contacts?
RG - open to it. Question would be if commercial reason for them doing it. Spent lot of time speaking to leaders in sports/entertainment over last year. Love to go on sales calls

Q - HSL. Consider giving seat on board?
RG - part of the conversation with HSL
discuss what we’re going to do together going forward.

Q - glad to see you’ve taken an interest in history. Any plans to commemorate tom farmer
A - responsibility to honour sir Tom. Haven’t thought about naming a stand but thought about celebrating/ recognising him at some point next season.

Q - smaller but better squad. Heard that mantra before. Short term fixes. Rherras, eckersley, Nelom, Mavrias
GM - Jason naismith good example. Mentioned some names I don’t want on my cv. But where short term cover.
Summer recruitment - wanted perm players. Not all worked. Some have improved since JR came in. Wanted to reduce age balance and get greater control of contracts. Presenting plan on Friday to Ron and Leann. Hit rate better than others in our market place.

Comment - like the focus on season ticket holders. Great we’re getting focus again

Q - what was motivation to buy HIBS
A - love football. Game I grew up with. Couple of reasons why HIBS. Easy club to fall in love with. Amazing fanbase. Succesful in business because I made it more than making money. HIBS hugely important in peoples lives. Feel very privileged and blessed. A lot of work. Looking for the right opportuniti and this one has an incredible soul.

Q - brief comment on women’s football. What support will be given.
RG - forefront of our thinking. Got to be part of the club. Will work our what kind of resources to put behind it. Question of how and the timing.
LD - women’s team already integrated with club. Don’t want to over promise. Fantastic relationship between club and women’s team


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tl;dr

Only joking, great post.

[Lendo]

Annoys Ron that at edinburgh airport can buy rangers Celtic Merch but not HIBS. We need to be there.

I’m glad someone else is annoyed by this. Does my head in seeing the Bigot Brothers strips in Edinburgh Airport.

[WhileTheChief..]

Hearts are sh*te.

That would have been almost as good as what he did have to say :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Wonder what the most expensive areas of the stadium will be to sit in and what will be the cheapest areas. I know Hearts have silver, gold and platinum pricing.

[hibbysam]

Wonder what the most expensive areas of the stadium will be to sit in and what will be the cheapest areas. I know Hearts have silver, gold and platinum pricing.

Centre of west and east id imagine, behind the goals cheapest.

[Monts]

The photo they showed, had it above the current Carling advert in the corner between the East and the South.

The other photo they used had digital screens of the inside of the East, from bottom to top( Full side section) with THIS IS EASTER ROAD, on it.

Looked good.

I don't think the 'this is Easter road' one was digital screen, I think it was just branding

[Barney McGrew]

I don't think the 'this is Easter road' one was digital screen, I think it was just branding

It was just branding :agree:

[jakedance]

The most positive and ambitious stuff I’ve ever heard out of Hibs. That’s not saying much to be fair but this all sounds great. The match day/stadium stuff is much needed, ER is looking a bit tired and glitzing it up will bring in better commercial revenue. If he can double our playing budget that will be huge.

[Since452]

Exciting times

[ronaldo7]

I don't think the 'this is Easter road' one was digital screen, I think it was just branding


:aok:

[Barney McGrew]

One thing I don’t think I mentioned was that they want to do something with lighting at the stadium to make it stand out more.

[hibbyfraelibby]

I'm solo clapping at my screen and shedding tears as I read this thread in my room. Does that count?

Only if its a one-handed solo clap by a balcony...

[calumhibee1]

One thing I don’t think I mentioned was that they want to do something with lighting at the stadium to make it stand out more.

Get some LED screens on the outside of the stands :agree:

Have it looking like Times Square :greengrin

[GreenCastle]

Glad to hear the updates and all sounds positive. Looking forward to the action.

If they could sort the singing section future location we could be on to a real winner.

Interested to see the pricing for STs and how they do it - I know some fans are against it but if we want to make more money and develop as a club maybe a necessity. Some fans will happily pay more for a good seat rather than give money in other ways.

Changing the price structure of seats would mean a lot of upheaval possibly but simply over time it will sort itself out and ideally we have a full ER.

[Hermit Crab]

One thing I don’t think I mentioned was that they want to do something with lighting at the stadium to make it stand out more.

Would that be bright lights around the outside of the stadium when not in use? Would they get away with that with the flats that surround the ground, light pollution etc?

[The 90+2]

Thanks for the updates BM, really appreciated.

[Barney McGrew]

Would that be bright lights around the outside of the stadium when not in use? Would they get away with that with the flats that surround the ground, light pollution etc?

No idea - Ron did make reference to their being a mock up of it that he would show later but it never appeared.

[GreenCastle]

One thing I don’t think I mentioned was that they want to do something with lighting at the stadium to make it stand out more.

This would be great - something I’ve suggested for a while - excited to see what they do as ER has real potential to be an even better venue.

The Jambos don’t even have 2 tiers or 20,000 seats...try not to laugh.

In a roundabout way though increasing electrics at the stadium isn’t very environmentally friendly but the stadium needs serious work.

[ronaldo7]

No idea - Ron did make reference to their being a mock up of it that he would show later but it never appeared.

He produced a photo of it. Bright green lights on the outside of the Stadium.

[Since452]

Feel like after a little blip the feel good factor and buzz around the club has returned. We're on an upward trajectory on and off the park

[Speedway]

I like the comment about bringing the best of Scottish talent in duringJanuary but weren’t successful.

Apart from Nesbit, I wonder who they were referring to.

[Barney McGrew]

I like the comment about bringing the best of Scottish talent in duringJanuary but weren’t successful.

Apart from Nesbit, I wonder who they were referring to.

I think it was probably Mikel Miller, in the context of of him being in Scotland and us trying to get talent based here rather than him actually being Scottish by birth.

I also like the fact that he said we went over our budget in January because the right opportunity became available.

[Barney McGrew]

He produced a photo of it. Bright green lights on the outside of the Stadium.

I must have missed it typing up updates :greengrin

[CapitalGreen]

I like the comment about bringing the best of Scottish talent in duringJanuary but weren’t successful.

Apart from Nesbit, I wonder who they were referring to.

Robby McCrorie from Rangers

[Peevemor]

Glad to hear the updates and all sounds positive. Looking forward to the action.

If they could sort the singing section future location we could be on to a real winner.

Interested to see the pricing for STs and how they do it - I know some fans are against it but if we want to make more money and develop as a club maybe a necessity. Some fans will happily pay more for a good seat rather than give money in other ways.

Changing the price structure of seats would mean a lot of upheaval possibly but simply over time it will sort itself out and ideally we have a full ER.I posted this on another thread. At Rennes there are loads of different price bands, with adult STs ranging from 169€ to 775€, basically 4 times the price.

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[007]

Are there any plans to mark STFs time with Hibs?

We have a responsibility to recognise his time with us. Have thought about some pint next year we will have a chance to honour and thank him

Smaller but better squad, we’ve heard it before. Can we get commitment we will get away from that type of signing?

GM - Jason Naismith playing well but got injured. In terms of short term some were brought in to cover short term injuries. It is something we want to do - we want to sign players on a permanent basis. Tried to reduce the age balance in the squad. Some worked, some have now come good, some left. I think our hit rate is better than others in our budget and marketplace

Yeah, buy him a pint or two, that ought to do it. :greengrin

Only joking. Cheers for the updates Barney, fantastic job. :thumbsup: Impressive note taking skills.

[Scott Allan Key]

This would be great - something I’ve suggested for a while - excited to see what they do as ER has real potential to be an even better venue.

The Jambos don’t even have 2 tiers or 20,000 seats...try not to laugh.

In a roundabout way though increasing electrics at the stadium isn’t very environmentally friendly but the stadium needs serious work.We're marketing ourselves around our green credentials, maybe we'll generate our own electricity from solar panels capturing the Leith sunshine?

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[Bishop Hibee]

Lots of positives from the video and by the sounds of it, the AGM. I’m an auld git when it comes to all the ‘match day experience’ guff but I know from my bairns that expectations are far higher than mine were at their age. I was delighted when they put a roof on the East!

The Increase in ST sales seems really ambitious. Is it achievable? A big hurdle must be that a lot of potential new ST holders would want to sit beside existing ST holding friends/family. How can this be achieved? It annoys me that apart from OF and Hearts games, their are always a few empty seats around me that are ST holders.

[Hermit Crab]

Q - see a future for young players (FM/JG)
JR - yes, impressed by them. Important we look to Scotland and our young players. Involvement deserved

Q - Kamberi or docherty?
JR - love to keep Greg. Was keen to bring him before the Flo situation. What happens in other direction remains to be seen

Q - how important next 2 games
JR - huge importance and pointed that out to players after Saturday.

Q - focus recruitment in lower league SCOTTISH players?
GM - key thing is to improve the group. Jacks had experience of recruiting SCOTTISH players. Ron keen to be a global brand. Difficult to balance all these.

Q - January loan signing, looking to keep?
JR - easy part for me is the want. Hard part is GM to try and keep them. understand we want to grow by avoiding loans but a key part of football around world now. Ideally not rebuilding on a regular basis

On to Ron

Strategic plan 2020-2025

Covers last 7 months. Wiped out debt, infuse £1.25m in cash. Wanted to give 6 months to learn. Created 3 month task groups. Football, hospitality, kiosks etc. Forms foundation of plan.

Mission statement - best football club in Scotland on and off the pitch. Our goal is to make our fans and city proud.

Champion double bottom line -
Succesful business
Giving back to community

Give excellent customer service - realise some way to go here.

We are in the business of happiness.

Compete for top 4

Increase turnover by 50% by 2023 and 100% by 2025

Double playing budget by 2023

Enhance game day experience.

Actively market and project the club

Modern club, local commitment, global outlook

Establish international club partnerships
Conversations started with 6/7 big clubs with big academies and commercial organisation

Made a decision in January to go over budget.

Explore hibernian youth club.

Build full size multi purpose indoor facility. Target date before 2025

Game day experience - the big wow

First game next season - wow
Hi fidelity sound system
Large HD video screen - between east and south
Digital video ribbons
Improve signage, exteriors
Lighting plan DISCO LIGHTS

20/21
Increase ST by 10%

23/24 - 17k season tickets
Max away allocation - 1900

Segmentation - vary ticket prices. Gold silver bronze.
Some prices up, some down
HIBS fc membership - ST holders - member only events, HIBS tv

Bundling tickets (buy X number of games)
Themed and special match days
Effectively market ticket offerings
Develop premium offering.

Sent team to Tottenham - hospitality catering

Launch south/East concourse pub - the terrace
Upgrade edinburgh suite
Refresh the gallery
Upgrade behind the goals

Develop plan for non game day hospitality

Bring kiosk in house.
Expand offerings through established local brands (la favourita)
Develop kiosk brand - make it different




Commercial revenue
20/21 - £1.5m

5 major partners
Minimum £200k pa - 3 year commitment

Fully maximise digital platform
Up sell Easter road sponsorships

Annoys Ron that at edinburgh airport can buy rangers Celtic Merch but not HIBS. We need to be there.

Upgrade website.

Secure £500k min from HIBS supporter groups.

20/20 club. 20 members that contribute £20k a year. Bespoke service and offerings.

HIBERNIAN FC capital fund - fund indoor facility, create fundraising events.





Planning 150th anniversary
Club to host more international fixtures
Review governance structure - expand board. Keep it fresh.

Our only limitation is our imagination

Just saw season ticket promo video. Very good.

Q - is the million pound fresh investment?
RG - sitting there now. Need to see what best way to do that. All agree priority is fielding great team. Primary thought

Q - opinion on singing section? know they tried to go into lower FF for inverness game. And safe standing thoughts
RG - big supporter of singing section. Not in the right place but all kind of consequences.
LD - great relationship with singing section. Tried to find new home. FF upper not worked. Desire to get in lower but difficult as displacing people. Will include safe standing if there’s a desire.

Q - why no longer approving transfer of shares to HSL
RG - change allocation of shares that what was agreed. I agreed to 2 further transactions before closed deal but happy with where shares are. Maybe in future need to raise capital.

Q - season tickets, considering cup top up?
LD - looking at several things but haven’t discussed that. (LD explains to RG what a cup top up is). Open minded. Thanks for reminding me.

Q - HSL not been a great attraction. Another scheme?
RG - need engagement with fans and will speak with HSL.
LD - appreciate what HSL does. But look at competition and what they’re doing regarding revenue





Q - considering bringing back a lottery?
LD - in radar

Q - do you anticipate using American expertise/contacts?
RG - open to it. Question would be if commercial reason for them doing it. Spent lot of time speaking to leaders in sports/entertainment over last year. Love to go on sales calls

Q - HSL. Consider giving seat on board?
RG - part of the conversation with HSL
discuss what we’re going to do together going forward.

Q - glad to see you’ve taken an interest in history. Any plans to commemorate tom farmer
A - responsibility to honour sir Tom. Haven’t thought about naming a stand but thought about celebrating/ recognising him at some point next season.

Q - smaller but better squad. Heard that mantra before. Short term fixes. Rherras, eckersley, Nelom, Mavrias
GM - Jason naismith good example. Mentioned some names I don’t want on my cv. But where short term cover.
Summer recruitment - wanted perm players. Not all worked. Some have improved since JR came in. Wanted to reduce age balance and get greater control of contracts. Presenting plan on Friday to Ron and Leann. Hit rate better than others in our market place.

Comment - like the focus on season ticket holders. Great we’re getting focus again

Q - what was motivation to buy HIBS
A - love football. Game I grew up with. Couple of reasons why HIBS. Easy club to fall in love with. Amazing fanbase. Succesful in business because I made it more than making money. HIBS hugely important in peoples lives. Feel very privileged and blessed. A lot of work. Looking for the right opportuniti and this one has an incredible soul.

Q - brief comment on women’s football. What support will be given.
RG - forefront of our thinking. Got to be part of the club. Will work our what kind of resources to put behind it. Question of how and the timing.
LD - women’s team already integrated with club. Don’t want to over promise. Fantastic relationship between club and women’s team


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Showed my old man this and the first thing he said was never mind all that, I just want to get to my seat on a match day and find that they've cleaned the pigeon **** off of it. :faf:

[Hibrandenburg]

Pfft, not a single mention of when he expects us to win the Champions League or where he parks his submarine before games. Disappointing to say the least.

[Jones28]

Showed my old man this and the first thing he said was never mind all that, I just want to get to my seat on a match day and find that they've cleaned the pigeon **** off of it. :faf:

Now we know where your cheery disposition comes from HC 😂😂😜

[matty_f]

I thought it was spot on. Not going to lie, a revamped Easter Road, lot up from the outside with the big screen inside etc, better sound system and so on, with a great team on the pitch, is doing a lot for me.

I loved the optimism and ambition behind it, the fact that there were some really strong core values about Hibs' role in the community and our traditions, and a sense that there is massive opportunity and untapped potential there waiting to be taken advantage of is really exciting.

The support wanted a plan that we could all buy into -I honestly think this is it.

Commercially, if we want to be the go-to club for sponsors, the things Hibs are planning will make it the easiest choice going.

Hibs have made sure the supporters are taken care of as well, I think they hit the mark on so many levels tonight with that plan.

Kieran Power had said in here previously that we would be excited about the plans, I think he understated it, to be honest.

[ronaldo7]

Lots of positives from the video and by the sounds of it, the AGM. I’m an auld git when it comes to all the ‘match day experience’ guff but I know from my bairns that expectations are far higher than mine were at their age. I was delighted when they put a roof on the East!

The Increase in ST sales seems really ambitious. Is it achievable? A big hurdle must be that a lot of potential new ST holders would want to sit beside existing ST holding friends/family. How can this be achieved? It annoys me that apart from OF and Hearts games, their are always a few empty seats around me that are ST holders.

The new Gold, Silver, and Bronze pricing structure will have some effect in moving people around the stadium.

[Bishop Hibee]

The new Gold, Silver, and Bronze pricing structure will have some effect in moving people around the stadium.

Sounds promising.

[ronaldo7]

The singing section was mentioned, and when Leeann mentioned that the FF upper was maybe the wrong place for it, did I hear her say something about a movement to the East? Or was it that the SS were wanting to move to the East.

[Greencore]

In regards to big screen. Will it be big or a mediocre one St mirren have.

[Speedway]

In regards to big screen. Will it be big or a mediocre one St mirren have.

Jumbotron as a minimum.

Big team = big screen.

[EricM]

Will doubling the playing budget by 2023 see us spending more than everyone outside the old firm?

Anyone know if Aberdeen already spend twice what we do on their playing budget?

I’m buzzing about this! Europa league group stages here we come!

[Brightside]

What should they do about that?

Refresh the girls academy with a senior coach who has a real understanding of all levels. Joelle is a great figure head but if you arent taking in the training and games you have no idea of the issues until its too late.... results this season will show that. Glasgow City have a guy involved at all levels and he appears at everything including national trials and games. He doesnt coach any of the teams but runs their academy from top to bottom.

[B.H.F.C]

The new Gold, Silver, and Bronze pricing structure will have some effect in moving people around the stadium.

Hope any increases aren’t too noticeable because I’m pretty sure my seat will fall in to the gold category!

[ronaldo7]

Hope any increases aren’t too noticeable because I’m pretty sure my seat will fall in to the gold category!

I don't think they'll raise the Gold too much, Silver may stay around the same, or a slight price increase for the new season, and Bronze a slight drop.

[Power]

I thought it was spot on. Not going to lie, a revamped Easter Road, lot up from the outside with the big screen inside etc, better sound system and so on, with a great team on the pitch, is doing a lot for me.

I loved the optimism and ambition behind it, the fact that there were some really strong core values about Hibs' role in the community and our traditions, and a sense that there is massive opportunity and untapped potential there waiting to be taken advantage of is really exciting.

The support wanted a plan that we could all buy into -I honestly think this is it.

Commercially, if we want to be the go-to club for sponsors, the things Hibs are planning will make it the easiest choice going.

Hibs have made sure the supporters are taken care of as well, I think they hit the mark on so many levels tonight with that plan.

Kieran Power had said in here previously that we would be excited about the plans, I think he understated it, to be honest.

Went for the modest build up and approach, Apologies Matty ✅

Glad this is now all here and in the open. So much detail in the strategic presentation that there is nuggets of gold everywhere below the headlines, plans, aims and values. Captured superbly by some on here and elsewhere, I’ll do my best to bring to life again in an update I’ll fire out at the weekend.

Ron’s impression of the PA (and more...) the highlight of the evening.

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“This club must be the best club it can be – on and off the pitch.

Every area was analysed, fuelled by a desire to give supporters a Hibernian they can be proud of and to build on the progress made in recent years.

In short, we’ve been listening.” to us ✅

[7Hero]

Will doubling the playing budget by 2023 see us spending more than everyone outside the old firm?

Anyone know if Aberdeen already spend twice what we do on their playing budget?

I’m buzzing about this! Europa league group stages here we come!

Yes, if they didn't grow also..


https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/premiership/the-average-wage-paid-by-scottish-premiership-clubs-ranked-in-order-1-4880885

[Vault Boy]

Went for the modest build up and approach, Apologies Matty ✅

Glad this is now all here and in the open. So much detail in the strategic presentation that there is nuggets of gold everywhere below the headlines, plans, aims and values. Captured superbly by some on here and elsewhere, I’ll do my best to bring to life again in an update I’ll fire out at the weekend.

Ron’s impression of the PA (and more...) the highlight of the evening.

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“This club must be the best club it can be – on and off the pitch.

Every area was analysed, fuelled by a desire to give supporters a Hibernian they can be proud of and to build on the progress made in recent years.

In short, we’ve been listening.” to us ✅

Well done on your work which has clearly had an influence on the plans announced by the executive team, KP. Your proactive and communicative approach has been really helpful for us.

[J-C]

Thanks to everyone for all the updates, really excited about the coming few years and it's great to have an owner who is also a football fan, as much as STF helped us through the years he was never a football fan as such and helped us due to kind heartedness.

[HendoDelivered]

Superb stuff. Definitely exciting times ahead being a Hibs fan!

[Monts]

The singing section was mentioned, and when Leeann mentioned that the FF upper was maybe the wrong place for it, did I hear her say something about a movement to the East? Or was it that the SS were wanting to move to the East.

I think she said that the East was a suggestion she had heard.

[Power]

Well done on your work which has clearly had an influence on the plans announced by the executive team, KP. Your proactive and communicative approach has been really helpful for us.

✅

Thanks to us all - great ideas, discussions and suggestions - just keep engaging, makes it really easy to represent us and get our views across.

As much as I’m part of the clubs governance structure the club has been great at listening to any feedback or direct verbatim I’ve passed over - they won’t always do everything but it certainly helps the bigger picture as we’ve heard tonight.

[Heedersnvolleys]

Exciting stuff. Sounds more like aspirations rather than any details of how he is going to achieve it. The real excitement will come when we start to see the fruits of his efforts.

[Ozyhibby]

I wonder if the club will try to play more night games now to get full use of the new disco lights?


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[NAE NOOKIE]

That was a really interesting evening. I have to say Ron Gordon's presentation was delivered with consummate professionalism and not a little humour, his enthusiasm was clear, so fair play to him.

Some of the ambitions were for me at the extreme end of what Hibs could look to be achieving in the short time periods mentioned. Doubling the playing budget in 3 years or less is one hell of a goal, if we did that we would easily be a match for, in fact some way ahead of, Aberdeen and Hearts. Also the ambitions for season ticket sales. Given that currently its clear to see loads of folk who do have STs aren't turning up, adding another 4,000 onto the 13,000 we have currently within 3 seasons seems like a tough ask bordering on unrealistic .... in all honesty I would be beside myself if we matched this seasons next season and for the following two or three.

The only time I thought RG was uncomfortable with a question was the transfer of individual shares to HSL one. He was a tad evasive to say the least, but its pretty clear to me that his unspoken answer was 'I'm not going to allow HSL to reach the numbers required to be entitled to an automatic seat on the board' ...end of discussion.

I moaned about squeezing the fans dry prior to the AGM ..... But a fans contribution scheme similar to AberDNA or even FOH sits fine with me as part of an overall commercial strategy. I would like to think the club and HSL can come together and transform HSL from a share buying vehicle to something along those lines, with a re launch and re branding of the name to something a little less dry. Ron didn't appear to be totally against allowing an HSL presence on the board, so perhaps that would allow for one with a purpose to it.

All the stuff relating to changes to the stadium with a big screen and possible bars in the east and south are nothing but positives in my opinion, making ER a brighter and cheerier place to be on a Saturday can only be a good thing .... The guy who moaned about the big screen displayed exactly the sort of blinkered thinking which if copied by an owner would only stop us from progressing long term.

Overall the vibes are positive after that meeting .... how close we come to delivering the ambitions and goals should be very interesting, but to my mind one thing is clear, the non football sourcing of income is going to have to be supported by a fair amount of on field success in the next 5 years ... IE regular European football, top 4 finishes and cup semi finals and hopefully a final or two ... because without the income and fan interest these things bring the outside income on its own wont be enough IMO.

BTW ... Dunno who asked the Docherty v Kamberi question, but for me it was by far the best question of the evening :whistle:

[greenlex]

Ambition is great and very positive. Timescales unrealistic IMO. The actual delivery is going to be very interesting tho. Let’s get our sleeves rolled up.

[Ozyhibby]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/new-hibs-owner-ron-gordon-calls-end-40-year-ban-alcohol-sales-scottish-football-stadiums-1996279


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[hfc rd]

Cheers for the updates.

After reading through bits of the thread, it’s definitely feels like there are very exciting times ahead 😁

[NAE NOOKIE]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/new-hibs-owner-ron-gordon-calls-end-40-year-ban-alcohol-sales-scottish-football-stadiums-1996279


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He's bang on ... that game at Hampden was 30 years ago and it's time we moved on. By all means keep the ban in Glasgow, but Scotland's other clubs shouldn't have to pay for their mess in perpetuity. I personally couldn't care less if I can get a drink inside ER during a game or at half time, but that doesn't mean I want to see Hibs denied a possible source of income which other sports, notably rugby in this very city, enjoy.

[Ozyhibby]

He's bang on ... that game at Hampden was 30 years ago and it's time we moved on. By all means keep the ban in Glasgow, but Scotland's other clubs shouldn't have to pay for their mess in perpetuity. I personally couldn't care less if I can get a drink inside ER during a game or at half time, but that doesn't mean I want to see Hibs denied a possible source of income which other sports, notably rugby in this very city, enjoy.

I def think they could look at selling in the upper tiers away from the pitch.


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[FilipinoHibs]

And where is Ron? I think we have the answers.

[hibby rae]

He's bang on ... that game at Hampden was 30 years ago and it's time we moved on. By all means keep the ban in Glasgow, but Scotland's other clubs shouldn't have to pay for their mess in perpetuity. I personally couldn't care less if I can get a drink inside ER during a game or at half time, but that doesn't mean I want to see Hibs denied a possible source of income which other sports, notably rugby in this very city, enjoy.

In Germany, you can get alcohol at most games. But for derbies etc, you can still buy beer but it's non-alcoholic.

[Baldy Foghorn]

That was a really interesting evening. I have to say Ron Gordon's presentation was delivered with consummate professionalism and not a little humour, his enthusiasm was clear, so fair play to him.

Some of the ambitions were for me at the extreme end of what Hibs could look to be achieving in the short time periods mentioned. Doubling the playing budget in 3 years or less is one hell of a goal, if we did that we would easily be a match for, in fact some way ahead of, Aberdeen and Hearts. Also the ambitions for season ticket sales. Given that currently its clear to see loads of folk who do have STs aren't turning up, adding another 4,000 onto the 13,000 we have currently within 3 seasons seems like a tough ask bordering on unrealistic .... in all honesty I would be beside myself if we matched this seasons next season and for the following two or three.

The only time I thought RG was uncomfortable with a question was the transfer of individual shares to HSL one. He was a tad evasive to say the least, but its pretty clear to me that his unspoken answer was 'I'm not going to allow HSL to reach the numbers required to be entitled to an automatic seat on the board' ...end of discussion.

I moaned about squeezing the fans dry prior to the AGM ..... But a fans contribution scheme similar to AberDNA or even FOH sits fine with me as part of an overall commercial strategy. I would like to think the club and HSL can come together and transform HSL from a share buying vehicle to something along those lines, with a re launch and re branding of the name to something a little less dry. Ron didn't appear to be totally against allowing an HSL presence on the board, so perhaps that would allow for one with a purpose to it.

All the stuff relating to changes to the stadium with a big screen and possible bars in the east and south are nothing but positives in my opinion, making ER a brighter and cheerier place to be on a Saturday can only be a good thing .... The guy who moaned about the big screen displayed exactly the sort of blinkered thinking which if copied by an owner would only stop us from progressing long term.

Overall the vibes are positive after that meeting .... how close we come to delivering the ambitions and goals should be very interesting, but to my mind one thing is clear, the non football sourcing of income is going to have to be supported by a fair amount of on field success in the next 5 years ... IE regular European football, top 4 finishes and cup semi finals and hopefully a final or two ... because without the income and fan interest these things bring the outside income on its own wont be enough IMO.

BTW ... Dunno who asked the Docherty v Kamberi question, but for me it was by far the best question of the evening :whistle:

It was I who bemoaned the tv albeit in an incoherent ramble. I'm blinkered because I would rather see the money spent on team than a screen? It's all very glitz and glammer. We seem to be forgetting we are a football club first and foremost?

If the screen is used for marketing activity and sponsorship then all well and good, however, why did we forego a shirt sponsor in summer?

My feeling has always been build a team and people will watch, it's not a new science. I also don't know how we will double turnover by 2025. It's going to take much more sponsorship and marketing opportunities to fill the void that season ticket sales alone can fill

Interesting times ahead, but I'm not popping on the party hat just yet

[calumhibee1]

He produced a photo of it. Bright green lights on the outside of the Stadium.

Hopefully some of the mock ups are released soon.

[Barney McGrew]

It was I who bemoaned the tv albeit in an incoherent ramble. I'm blinkered because I would rather see the money spent on team than a screen? It's all very glitz and glammer. We seem to be forgetting we are a football club first and foremost?

If the screen is used for marketing activity and sponsorship then all well and good, however, why did we forego a shirt sponsor in summer?

My feeling has always been build a team and people will watch, it's not a new science. I also don't know how we will double turnover by 2025. It's going to take much more sponsorship and marketing opportunities to fill the void that season ticket sales alone can fill

Interesting times ahead, but I'm not popping on the party hat just yet

In order to fund the team on the park, we need to raise the income. With an average crowd of c18k, there’s not that much more scope to do that unless we hike prices, so the other way to do it is through sponsorship, corporate income and getting the people who are coming to games to spend more by having a better offer at the kiosks etc. That in turn let’s them spend more on putting a better team on the park so we can qualify for the latter stages of cups and get into Europe regularly and get the financial rewards that come with that.

I thought it was pretty clear last night that that’s the way they’re going to double turnover?

If spending on a giant TV screen stops us funding one player for one season, but it helps bring in sponsorship and cash that lets us fund one player every season after that then it’s a no brainer.

[Peevemor]

Bringing the "kiosk" operation in-house will immediately increase the turnover (& maybe a wee bit of profit). I don't know what the average spend is, but say 5k fans spend £5 each per match, that's about £0.5m per season.

[Barney McGrew]

Bringing the "kiosk" operation in-house will immediately increase the turnover (& maybe a wee bit of profit). I don't know what the average spend is, but say 5k fans spend £5 each per match, that's about £0.5m per season.

They said they were targeting around £600k of income from it, and £300k profit.

[CentreLine]

It was I who bemoaned the tv albeit in an incoherent ramble. I'm blinkered because I would rather see the money spent on team than a screen? It's all very glitz and glammer. We seem to be forgetting we are a football club first and foremost?

If the screen is used for marketing activity and sponsorship then all well and good, however, why did we forego a shirt sponsor in summer?

My feeling has always been build a team and people will watch, it's not a new science. I also don't know how we will double turnover by 2025. It's going to take much more sponsorship and marketing opportunities to fill the void that season ticket sales alone can fill

Interesting times ahead, but I'm not popping on the party hat just yet

Sounded to me like the big screen will be part of the “big production” he spoke of. It will all be part of the match day experience, enhanced by the new sound system. I imagine we will get a mix of pre match build up, old match highlights, Hibs product advertising and future events, all interspersed with fundraising advertising. A bit like the cinema to be fair.
Well delivered, I think it will help build that atmosphere that we all hope will be present at every game. It will all be on the delivery but I don’t think you will be disappointed.

I was in Las Vegas for one of the Connor McGregor fights and it certainly got people whipped up there. So if it brings in revenue and helps with atmosphere it all sounds good. Mind you, I’m not sure my old ears are ready for the X Factor style disembodied booming voice but I think it will appeal to lots of people.

[BILLYHIBS]

Wee Ron calling for an end to the alcohol ban in Scottish football


:partyhibb

:cheers::cheers::cheers:


:scarf::scarf::scarf::scarf:

[KingPat4]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/new-hibs-owner-ron-gordon-calls-end-40-year-ban-alcohol-sales-scottish-football-stadiums-1996279


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The police and the Scottish Government will never agree to this.

[ronaldo7]

It was I who bemoaned the tv albeit in an incoherent ramble. I'm blinkered because I would rather see the money spent on team than a screen? It's all very glitz and glammer. We seem to be forgetting we are a football club first and foremost?

If the screen is used for marketing activity and sponsorship then all well and good, however, why did we forego a shirt sponsor in summer?

My feeling has always been build a team and people will watch, it's not a new science. I also don't know how we will double turnover by 2025. It's going to take much more sponsorship and marketing opportunities to fill the void that season ticket sales alone can fill

Interesting times ahead, but I'm not popping on the party hat just yet

That's a bit harsh mate. He mentioned many times that the priority is the Football club. His ideas of building the Football club as a businessman are not too different from others in the game. A bit glitz and glam, but hey, I'd rather have a party than a wake.

It was a bit of a ramble for you. You even got the 10% wrong. :greengrin Let's hope we can all get behind his plans and they all come to fruition.:aok:

[Baldy Foghorn]

That's a bit harsh mate. He mentioned many times that the priority is the Football club. His ideas of building the Football club as a businessman are not too different from others in the game. A bit glitz and glam, but hey, I'd rather have a party than a wake.

It was a bit of a ramble for you. You even got the 10% wrong. :greengrin Let's hope we can all get behind his plans and they all come to fruition.:aok:

Not my finest hour. Blaming lack of sleep and no ciggies. Mr grumpy.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Sounded to me like the big screen will be part of the “big production” he spoke of. It will all be part of the match day experience, enhanced by the new sound system. I imagine we will get a mix of pre match build up, old match highlights, Hibs product advertising and future events, all interspersed with fundraising advertising. A bit like the cinema to be fair.
Well delivered, I think it will help build that atmosphere that we all hope will be present at every game. It will all be on the delivery but I don’t think you will be disappointed.

I was in Las Vegas for one of the Connor McGregor fights and it certainly got people whipped up there. So if it brings in revenue and helps with atmosphere it all sounds good. Mind you, I’m not sure my old ears are ready for the X Factor style disembodied booming voice but I think it will appeal to lots of people.

Fair points made by you and Barney McGrew

[ronaldo7]

Not my finest hour. Blaming lack of sleep and no ciggies. Mr grumpy.

:greengrin

[CentreLine]

Was was particularly impressed at how much interest Ron Gordon has clearly taken in comments on Fans Forums.

He was very entertaining, lampooning the use of terms aimed at home, like “the invisible man”. He certainly showed last night that he has been anything but inactive these past months.
His comments about the pies and the contrast between why he was told by STF and what he read on forums was priceless.
And his impersonation of the current sound system was one of the highlights of the evening.

I think we are in for an interesting ride with RG at the helm. I sincerely hope he can deliver on the vision and take the club forward. He may find that Scots people, especially the east coast version, can be a little reserved when it comes to the razzmatazz but if we can just hook in to a little of Ron’s enthusiasm, I think we will progress in giant steps.

He gets my vote

[Andy74]

Alcohol is allowed in hospitality areas. I wonder how that’s worded and if there could be some imaginative way to have some form of ‘hospitality’ in the concourse areas which includes ability to buy beer?

[Barney McGrew]

Alcohol is allowed in hospitality areas. I wonder how that’s worded and if there could be some imaginative way to have some form of ‘hospitality’ in the concourse areas which includes ability to buy beer?

The license for the stadium won’t include the concourse areas at present, and any change would need to go through a full new licensing application.

What I don’t necessarily understand is why we’ve not put in no alcohol beer as an option so far. Some of the products that are available now, including on draught, are practically indistinguishable from the real stuff.

[JimBHibees]

Alcohol is allowed in hospitality areas. I wonder how that’s worded and if there could be some imaginative way to have some form of ‘hospitality’ in the concourse areas which includes ability to buy beer?

I would be surprised if there was a loophole to that extent of being able to sell under the stands. Can remember having a beer down south a few years back and was good and relaxed with fans having a quiet beer before or at half time. I think it should be done and see absolutely no reason why it can't happen here if it can happen down south where supporter behaviour is equally good or bad as here. Even start off with all other games bar obvious derbies to see how it goes and then include them at later date or not at all if too much of a risk. We should be able to generate income in this way and one or two numpties should not be used as an excuse not to allow it.

[bingo70]

I think the idea that selling alcohol at the football would add to trouble is not really understanding what actually happens before a game.

People see there’s not long until kick off and knowing they can’t get a drink in the ground folk have to start chucking the bevy back much faster than they normally would, then there’s the transitions to shots/shorts to squeeze as much in as possible, on top of that people then bring in much stronger alcohol as they’re not going to get away with carrying in a bag of cans.

Selling some not particularly strong lager at the ground would just change peoples behaviours imo, it’s not going to get folk as smashed as sneaking in a quarter bottle of vodka either.

[jacomo]

Apologies if already covered, but was there any discussion of HSL last night?

I still wonder what its future will look like.

[JimBHibees]

I think the idea that selling alcohol at the football would add to trouble is not really understanding what actually happens before a game.

People see there’s not long until kick off and knowing they can’t get a drink in the ground folk have to start chucking the bevy back much faster than they normally would, then there’s the transitions to shots/shorts to squeeze as much in as possible, on top of that people then bring in much stronger alcohol as they’re not going to get away with carrying in a bag of cans.

Selling some not particularly strong lager at the ground would just change peoples behaviours imo, it’s not going to get folk as smashed as sneaking in a quarter bottle of vodka either.

Agree with that it absolutely should be in place.

[BoomtownHibees]

I think the idea that selling alcohol at the football would add to trouble is not really understanding what actually happens before a game.

People see there’s not long until kick off and knowing they can’t get a drink in the ground folk have to start chucking the bevy back much faster than they normally would, then there’s the transitions to shots/shorts to squeeze as much in as possible, on top of that people then bring in much stronger alcohol as they’re not going to get away with carrying in a bag of cans.

Selling some not particularly strong lager at the ground would just change peoples behaviours imo, it’s not going to get folk as smashed as sneaking in a quarter bottle of vodka either.

Folk think it would mean fans sitting bevvying in their seats throughout the match. All that would happen is folk would maybe head to the game to that wee bit sooner, get their last pint in the ground before heading up to their seat and then maybe get one at half time if they fancy it. That’s it. Doing that would make no difference to fan behaviour imo

[J-C]

I had a beer a few years ago down at Man U for a European game, you were not allowed to take it back to your seat and they stopped selling during game play, it worked perfectly well.

[Andy74]

I think the idea that selling alcohol at the football would add to trouble is not really understanding what actually happens before a game.

People see there’s not long until kick off and knowing they can’t get a drink in the ground folk have to start chucking the bevy back much faster than they normally would, then there’s the transitions to shots/shorts to squeeze as much in as possible, on top of that people then bring in much stronger alcohol as they’re not going to get away with carrying in a bag of cans.

Selling some not particularly strong lager at the ground would just change peoples behaviours imo, it’s not going to get folk as smashed as sneaking in a quarter bottle of vodka either.

Agree.

[HFC93]

The idea that football supporters in England can be trusted with alcohol but Scottish fans can't, doesn't really stand up to scrutiny. Snobbery of the highest order.

[calumhibee1]

The license for the stadium won’t include the concourse areas at present, and any change would need to go through a full new licensing application.

What I don’t necessarily understand is why we’ve not put in no alcohol beer as an option so far. Some of the products that are available now, including on draught, are practically indistinguishable from the real stuff.

That would be quite interesting. I’ll be honest and say I probably wouldn’t bother with a non alcoholic beer but it would be an interesting route to go down.

[The Spaceman]

An outstanding AGM soaked in ambition. Ron has been very hard at work - looks like he has covered all possible revenue areas and recognises that we have been underperforming for some time.

Ron comes across as a genuinely likeable football fan who is thankful for the opportunity to own our club and drive it forward. He is a smart guy and ultimately a businessman, so I am very comfortable with his demands to drive us upward as a sustainable business.

The improvements to the match day experience is a pretty big one. Anyone who has witnessed sports in America with the big screens and booming sound systems will know it really does crank up the atmosphere when used properly.

We are in a very strong position as a club following the events of 2016. Ron has come in at the perfect time to capitalise on our current stock and move us onto a new level for good. Exciting times ahead.

[theonlywayisup]

The idea that football supporters in England can be trusted with alcohol but Scottish fans can't, doesn't really stand up to scrutiny. Snobbery of the highest order.

Doesn't help when you've idiots who through bottles onto the pitch.

That said maybe being able to buy drink at the ground may stop people needing to bring their own drink to the ground.

[Peevemor]

Folk think it would mean fans sitting bevvying in their seats throughout the match. All that would happen is folk would maybe head to the game to that wee bit sooner, get their last pint in the ground before heading up to their seat and then maybe get one at half time if they fancy it. That’s it. Doing that would make no difference to fan behaviour imo

I think that's the main reason - not so much to do with the beer itself, but everything to do with getting supporters into the ground, enjoying the "matchday experience" and, above all, spending money well before kick-off.

[Greencore]

Why should Scottish football all pay for the old firms mistake, 40 years ago.

[Peevemor]

Why should Scottish football all pay for the old firms mistake, 40 years ago.

To be fair, alcohol on the terracing wasn't only the OF's problem.

[Ozyhibby]

It was I who bemoaned the tv albeit in an incoherent ramble. I'm blinkered because I would rather see the money spent on team than a screen? It's all very glitz and glammer. We seem to be forgetting we are a football club first and foremost?

If the screen is used for marketing activity and sponsorship then all well and good, however, why did we forego a shirt sponsor in summer?

My feeling has always been build a team and people will watch, it's not a new science. I also don't know how we will double turnover by 2025. It's going to take much more sponsorship and marketing opportunities to fill the void that season ticket sales alone can fill

Interesting times ahead, but I'm not popping on the party hat just yet

Maybe we never got a sponsor because all we could offer them was their name on the shirt and modern corporate sponsorship has moved on?
If we keep doing what we have always done then where are we going to progress?


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[blackpoolhibs]

This is a turn in a different direction for the club, a bit of speculation to accumulate. Remember when we were told this was not the right way to run a football club.:wink:

Money will be spent on the team that has to come from Ron, and he will also spend on the screens and ribbons, with I’d imagine getting it back through increased advertising and crowds.

Im a little sceptical at the timeframes, but also excited that we have someone in charge who sees us more than just something that does well to exist.

Might need to sign Liam Henderson to deliver on some of these targets, but here’s hoping Ron. :gwa::top marks

[IWasThere2016]

The Big wow....first game next season we want you to walk in and say wow.

Putting in:

Hi fidelity audio system

large HD video screen

Digital video ribbons

production expertise

Improving signage, painting internally and externally, branding

Where are the Disco Lights? Disco Lights are the future - alongside garlic bread obvs.

[Hibbyradge]

I had a beer a few years ago down at Man U for a European game, you were not allowed to take it back to your seat and they stopped selling during game play, it worked perfectly well.

I had a beer at Old Trafford on Sunday past. It was a plastic bottle of Heineken and it cost £5.

At Villa Park the previous week, the same thing cost £4.50.

Add in the fact that alcohol isn't allowed in the stands and it's clear that no-one is going to be getting drunk if the kiosks are licensed.

[CapitalGreen]

Bringing the "kiosk" operation in-house will immediately increase the turnover (& maybe a wee bit of profit). I don't know what the average spend is, but say 5k fans spend £5 each per match, that's about £0.5m per season.

At the moment I‘ll go to Easter Road a minimum of 20 times per season, probably closer to 25 all told. The only money I spend on those visits is the price of a ticket either through my ST or cup tickets. This isn’t because I’m right or can’t afford anything more but because what’s in offer in the kiosks and the shop is generally poor. Even when I’m in a rush or hungover and needs must I’ll rarely get a Pie because I’m not one to carry cash and there is no contactless facilities. I’ve also never had any inclination to take up hospitality for what is essentially at present an average meal, poor service and slightly comfier seat.

I’d say I spend an average £20 on food and drink pre/post match at other establishments. If Hibs get these changes to the kiosks and hospitality right and they get me to spend even just half that amount at Easter Road rather than elsewhere that’s an extra £250-400 per season from me.

[.Sean.]

The idea that football supporters in England can be trusted with alcohol but Scottish fans can't, doesn't really stand up to scrutiny. Snobbery of the highest order.
This, along with the fact the private school snobs that attend Murrayfield for the rugby are actively encouraged to get pissed up and act like wallopers, really gets on my tits. Pure victimisation

[Bostonhibby]

Showed my old man this and the first thing he said was never mind all that, I just want to get to my seat on a match day and find that they've cleaned the pigeon **** off of it. :faf:[emoji16]

At least it's not seagull **** very difficult to shift, but is a better adhesive than super glue.

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[04Sauzee]

Looking forward to having the big screen in the corner. The players coming out on to the pitch, on the screen is Oneonga playing Battle Hymn Of The Republic on the piano wuth big Doidge leading the Hibs plsyers choir in ggtth 😁

[Peevemor]

At the moment I‘ll go to Easter Road a minimum of 20 times per season, probably closer to 25 all told. The only money I spend on those visits is the price of a ticket either through my ST or cup tickets. This isn’t because I’m right or can’t afford anything more but because what’s in offer in the kiosks and the shop is generally poor. Even when I’m in a rush or hungover and needs must I’ll rarely get a Pie because I’m not one to carry cash and there is no contactless facilities. I’ve also never had any inclination to take up hospitality for what is essentially at present an average meal, poor service and slightly comfier seat.

I’d say I spend an average £20 on food and drink pre/post match at other establishments. If Hibs get these changes to the kiosks and hospitality right and they get me to spend even just half that amount at Easter Road rather than elsewhere that’s an extra £250-400 per season from me.

I made this point on another thread regarding beer being available. I'd imagine the plan is to make people want to get to the stadium earlier (an hour before the match?) and thus spend more money.

[Pretty Boy]

Why don't they trial alcohol at a few 'low risk' matches over the next couple of seasons? Is it suddenly going to kick off at a Hibs v Ross County game because a couple of thousand people have had a flat overpriced beer?

If fans prove they can be trusted to behave and self police and clubs prove they can control things then roll it out to all but the real powder keg games. Throwing more alcohol into the mix at a Hibs v Rangers game is probably not a great idea. For your run of the mill league fixture I'd wager you would notice absolutely no difference in people's behaviour.

[Squealing pig]

Why don't they trial alcohol at a few 'low risk' matches over the next couple of seasons? Is it suddenly going to kick off at a Hibs v Ross County game because a couple of thousand people have had a flat overpriced beer?

If fans prove they can be trusted to behave and self police and clubs prove they can control things then roll it out to all but the real powder keg games. Thrown more alcohol into the mix at a Hibs v Rangers game is probably not a great idea. For your run of the mill league fixture I'd wager you would notice absolutely no difference in people's behaviour.

And surely a great profit to be made

[Ozyhibby]

Bit gutted to hear that bringing catering in house will only add £600k to turnover after I was assured that in house catering was the reason Aberdeen have an extra £5m in turnover?[emoji6]


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[Peevemor]

Bit gutted to hear that bringing catering in house will only add £600k to turnover after I was assured that in house catering was the reason Aberdeen have an extra £5m in turnover?[emoji6]


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Were you, aye?

[Antifa Hibs]

Why don't they trial alcohol at a few 'low risk' matches over the next couple of seasons? Is it suddenly going to kick off at a Hibs v Ross County game because a couple of thousand people have had a flat overpriced beer?

If fans prove they can be trusted to behave and self police and clubs prove they can control things then roll it out to all but the real powder keg games. Throwing more alcohol into the mix at a Hibs v Rangers game is probably not a great idea. For your run of the mill league fixture I'd wager you would notice absolutely no difference in people's behaviour.

Its not exactly rocket science eh. This is Police Scotland and the SNP we're talking about however...

In Germany generally the home fans can bevvy for every match. Away fans who have been on their buses or trains for 5 hrs and its a 5.30pm kick-off etc its alcoholfree.

In Scotland I think the only fixtures that wouldn't be allowed are Rangers v Celtic, Rangers v Hibs, Celtic v Hearts and Hibs v Hearts and the return legs of those games. Any other games i think would be sound. Trial it in the concourses and try the English model first then take it from there.

Mental you can goto the Hydro for the boxing on a Saturday at 10pm full of drink then skull 4 pints while you're in there. However St Mirren v Rangers or Hibs v Livingston would turn into a bloodbath :cb

[number9dream]

Alcohol is allowed in hospitality areas. I wonder how that’s worded and if there could be some imaginative way to have some form of ‘hospitality’ in the concourse areas which includes ability to buy beer?

The bar areas at Celtic Park are huge now, with music before and after games and games shown on the TV encouraging people to arrive early and / or stay on later. Hospitality has to be more flexible than an overpriced three course dinner and a handshake with a former player.
Bearded guys selling ‘artisanal’ sausage rolls & sourdough sandwiches should be a major step up in quality and might add a few extra quid.
Now get on the phone to Volvo and talk sustainability, community, blah, blah and we have a prestige sponsor and a new electric car for Jack Ross...
It’ won’t be plain sailing but it’s important to have a vision and the ambition is energising.

[Alex Trager]

[emoji736]

Thanks to us all - great ideas, discussions and suggestions - just keep engaging, makes it really easy to represent us and get our views across.

As much as I’m part of the clubs governance structure the club has been great at listening to any feedback or direct verbatim I’ve passed over - they won’t always do everything but it certainly helps the bigger picture as we’ve heard tonight.

Hi KP.

Just as an aside, I know they were talking about bringing the catering in house and also utilising some of the local companies.

The Pitt Street market has vendors that are mobile and serve great exciting food. Would maybe be worthwhile tapping into that.

Would bring lots of choice for supporters.

Just an idea!

[Alex Trager]

The idea that football supporters in England can be trusted with alcohol but Scottish fans can't, doesn't really stand up to scrutiny. Snobbery of the highest order.

I wonder if they are also subjected to bus stops and checks and dry trains etc?

[Alex Trager]

Doesn't help when you've idiots who through bottles onto the pitch.

That said maybe being able to buy drink at the ground may stop people needing to bring their own drink to the ground.

I’d be happy to see nets go up to be honest.

I know this will be unpopular but it would enable the club to allow refillable bottles for water -which lots of are metal- into the ground.

So it would prevent any danger from them. As well as the glass bottles that have become a big favourite of the tools recently

[ronaldo7]

Hi KP.

Just as an aside, I know they were talking about bringing the catering in house and also utilising some of the local companies.

The Pitt Street market has vendors that are mobile and serve great exciting food. Would maybe be worthwhile tapping into that.

Would bring lots of choice for supporters.

Just an idea!

Brilliant idea. Food is amazing.

[Caversham Green]

Bit gutted to hear that bringing catering in house will only add £600k to turnover after I was assured that in house catering was the reason Aberdeen have an extra £5m in turnover?[emoji6]


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Aye, Aberdeen definitely buy £3m worth of stock so they can sell it for £600k. Pure genius.

[CockneyRebel]

Long term, cheats never win.



But, unfortunately, in football they get to keep what they won.

[jacomo]

Yesterday was a very big story for Edinburgh sport.

Yet, online at least, The Scotsman have just one story and given it minor billing.

No doubt a bigger article with the Budgie - bragging about how she gave Ron all his ideas - will be in the pipeline.

Pathetic rag, a mere shadow of its former self.

[Caversham Green]

Hi KP.

Just as an aside, I know they were talking about bringing the catering in house and also utilising some of the local companies.

The Pitt Street market has vendors that are mobile and serve great exciting food. Would maybe be worthwhile tapping into that.

Would bring lots of choice for supporters.

Just an idea!

Reading FC have done that with a local vendor - they've set up a wee fan area outside the ground with various kiosks serving beer and ethnic street food including a Peruvian one which sells (amongst other things) Peruvian ox heart. It's well reviewed but my digestive system tends to send offal out through the in door so I haven't risked it. Their chicken skewers are brilliant though.

[Eaststand]

Went for the modest build up and approach, Apologies Matty ✅

Glad this is now all here and in the open. So much detail in the strategic presentation that there is nuggets of gold everywhere below the headlines, plans, aims and values. Captured superbly by some on here and elsewhere, I’ll do my best to bring to life again in an update I’ll fire out at the weekend.

Ron’s impression of the PA (and more...) the highlight of the evening.

————

“This club must be the best club it can be – on and off the pitch.

Every area was analysed, fuelled by a desire to give supporters a Hibernian they can be proud of and to build on the progress made in recent years.

In short, we’ve been listening.” to us ✅

KP, your role in communicating to the board on a wide range of topics that are discussed on sites like this one, is a big part of the good comms.

I wanted to shake your hand last night at the AGM for the good job you're doing, but you were busy chatting.
You've been great in your role as fans rep bud, keep it up 👍

GGTTH

[G B Young]

How will we ever get to where Hearts are if we don't get glass curtains and escalators, and everyone seems to have completely forgotten about the vomitorium as well.

No wonder there's such a gulf between the 2 clubs. I want a half built stand as well.

Impressed by what Ron has to say overall, looking like we're going to be the best club in Edinburgh for even longer.

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Budge's folly. What's the latest figure? £22.5 million and counting for an unfinished single tier stand? I'm amazed she doesn't take more flak for this monumental mistake.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I made this point on another thread regarding beer being available. I'd imagine the plan is to make people want to get to the stadium earlier (an hour before the match?) and thus spend more money.

When I got home last night and read this thread the one question I wish I had thought to ask Ron Gordon was what he thought of the idea of summer football.

The idea here is clearly to ramp up the razzmatazz at Hibs games, making the whole thing more of an event and not just a 90 minute experience. We have access to two large outdoor areas at ER behind the east and west stands which would be ideal for pre match alfresco pints and stuff for the kids if the weather was better.

Perhaps the one great benefit of having an American raised owner is that he will finally drag at least this Scottish football club kicking and screaming into the 21st century. If there's one thing they recognise it's that customer is king and that the main event, as I said, is just part of the experience, not the beginning and end of it. His idea that fans should still be hanging around the stadium after full time able to watch TV games in a bar at the ground was significant .... It's the supermarket scenario, in that there's a reason you have to go to the back of any store to buy essentials like milk and sugar. The longer you keep folk in the shop the more they will spend.

[One Day Soon]

I think we literally could not have hoped for a better battleplan which balances ambition with reality and schedules improvement in every aspect of the club. I've argued before that absolutely everything at the club matters, from the best players possible down to every lick of paint, burger sold and stadium announcement made. Just superb.

I have my happiest of Happy Clapper pants back on full time.

Adelante Peruanos!

[MartinfaePorty]

The idea here is clearly to ramp up the razzmatazz at Hibs games, making the whole thing more of an event and not just a 90 minute experience. We have access to two large outdoor areas at ER behind the east and west stands which would be ideal for pre match alfresco pints and stuff for the kids if the weather was better.

Perhaps the one great benefit of having an American raised owner is that he will finally drag at least this Scottish football club kicking and screaming into the 21st century. If there's one thing they recognise it's that customer is king and that the main event, as I said, is just part of the experience, not the beginning and end of it. His idea that fans should still be hanging around the stadium after full time able to watch TV games in a bar at the ground was significant .... It's the supermarket scenario, in that there's a reason you have to go to the back of any store to buy essentials like milk and sugar. The longer you keep folk in the shop the more they will spend.

This 100% :thumbsup:

[Ozyhibby]

When I got home last night and read this thread the one question I wish I had thought to ask Ron Gordon was what he thought of the idea of summer football.

The idea here is clearly to ramp up the razzmatazz at Hibs games, making the whole thing more of an event and not just a 90 minute experience. We have access to two large outdoor areas at ER behind the east and west stands which would be ideal for pre match alfresco pints and stuff for the kids if the weather was better.

Perhaps the one great benefit of having an American raised owner is that he will finally drag at least this Scottish football club kicking and screaming into the 21st century. If there's one thing they recognise it's that customer is king and that the main event, as I said, is just part of the experience, not the beginning and end of it. His idea that fans should still be hanging around the stadium after full time able to watch TV games in a bar at the ground was significant .... It's the supermarket scenario, in that there's a reason you have to go to the back of any store to buy essentials like milk and sugar. The longer you keep folk in the shop the more they will spend.

If we are to get disco lights then I would think they will want more night games in darkness rather than bright sunshine?


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[Leithwalk]

Yesterday was a very big story for Edinburgh sport.

Yet, online at least, The Scotsman have just one story and given it minor billing.

No doubt a bigger article with the Budgie - bragging about how she gave Ron all his ideas - will be in the pipeline.

Pathetic rag, a mere shadow of its former self.

Nothing at all in "Scotland's newspaper" The Herald. Even the Times carried a (modest) piece

[Mikey]

Yesterday was a very big story for Edinburgh sport.

Yet, online at least, The Scotsman have just one story and given it minor billing.

No doubt a bigger article with the Budgie - bragging about how she gave Ron all his ideas - will be in the pipeline.

Pathetic rag, a mere shadow of its former self.

Not surprising. You may recall that on the day HSL was launched they went with the picture of the gorilla on Leith Walk.

[HFC93]

Doesn't help when you've idiots who through bottles onto the pitch.

That said maybe being able to buy drink at the ground may stop people needing to bring their own drink to the ground.

True. However, football fans in England misbehave and throw objects on to the pitch. You can get a pint at Millwall v West Ham but not Hibs v Inverness. It’s ludicrous. When that nutter attacked Grealish last season folk weren’t advocating banning booze from English grounds. It’s double standards.

[Hibby70]

Alcohol should be available for all non category A games as a starting point. I also think that Friday night may replace Saturday 3pm as the norm.

[One Day Soon]

Nothing at all in "Scotland's newspaper" The Herald. Even the Times carried a (modest) piece

The commercially terminal operations that laughably call themselves newspapers in Scotland wouldn't recognise a good business story in front of their own eyes. In lieu of serious journalism they default to the lowest common denominator which invariably means pandering to the prevailing establishment - the ugly sisters in football and beyond that whatever is the prevailing political orthodoxy. You'll get just as much **** but also a lot more insight on here.

[Monts]

If we are to get disco lights then I would think they will want more night games in darkness rather than bright sunshine?


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My take on the plan to upgrade the lighting was that we will be improving the lighting on the outside of the stadium rather than the inside; lighting up the stadium as a beacon and an iconic landmark, and the mock up picture certainly implied that too. I'm not sure there will be celtic style disco lights.

[Big90inOz]

Living in Perth, Australia our local ground is Optus Stadium with a capacity just over 60,000
There are 3 main levels and each level has numerous bars and fast food outlets all around the ground and just about everyone is cashless which makes for very quick service. Beer is available in trays of up to 4 pints which can be poured all at the same time. Both the bars and food outlets are busy before and during the game. Food is burgers, fish, pizza, chips, beef rolls etc which are made in bulk during play so there are plenty ready for the rush. There are merchandise shops on each level which sell mainly home merchandise but also gear for the away fans.. TV’s showing the game are all close to the bars and food so you can go anytime without missing part of the game. There are 2 huge screens at each end of the ground which shows the game, handy for us who don’t have a young set of eyes for watching play at the other end of the ground. There are competitions at half time which is really nothing more than major companies giving out decent prizes in return for advertising their products.
I guess I spend the admission cost again on beers, snacks etc at minimum so effectively doubling the money I pass through the gate.

[KeithTheHibby]

Why don't they trial alcohol at a few 'low risk' matches over the next couple of seasons? Is it suddenly going to kick off at a Hibs v Ross County game because a couple of thousand people have had a flat overpriced beer?

If fans prove they can be trusted to behave and self police and clubs prove they can control things then roll it out to all but the real powder keg games. Throwing more alcohol into the mix at a Hibs v Rangers game is probably not a great idea. For your run of the mill league fixture I'd wager you would notice absolutely no difference in people's behaviour.

Alcohol at games in general is a great idea but won't happen. Reason being Celtic and Rangers. Yes we have an unsavoury element to our crowd however this only comes to the fore when either (generally Rangers) of these teams come to town.

[CallumLaidlaw]

I think the idea that selling alcohol at the football would add to trouble is not really understanding what actually happens before a game.

People see there’s not long until kick off and knowing they can’t get a drink in the ground folk have to start chucking the bevy back much faster than they normally would, then there’s the transitions to shots/shorts to squeeze as much in as possible, on top of that people then bring in much stronger alcohol as they’re not going to get away with carrying in a bag of cans.

Selling some not particularly strong lager at the ground would just change peoples behaviours imo, it’s not going to get folk as smashed as sneaking in a quarter bottle of vodka either.

You’ve pretty much described my dad and his mates. They also get to their seats around 3.07.


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[hibbyfraelibby]

Brilliant idea. Food is amazing.

Hardly in house though...

[Liam978]

My take on the plan to upgrade the lighting was that we will be improving the lighting on the outside of the stadium rather than the inside; lighting up the stadium as a beacon and an iconic landmark, and the mock up picture certainly implied that too. I'm not sure there will be celtic style disco lights.

Thought that caption on the big screen looked brilliant, along with the caption :

" SO WITH THE DARKEST DAYS BEHIND
OUR SHIP OF HOPE WILL STEER
AND WHEN IN DOUBT JUST KEEP IN MIND
OUR MOTTO PERSEVERE "

[Lago]

True. However, football fans in England misbehave and throw objects on to the pitch. You can get a pint at Millwall v West Ham but not Hibs v Inverness. It’s ludicrous. When that nutter attacked Grealish last season folk weren’t advocating banning booze from English grounds. It’s double standards.

I'm not sure that English football serving alcohol has anything to do with the discussion in Scotland, licensing is purely down to the various Scottish agencies which is effectively the Scottish Government. They continue to treat the population here as children in so many areas, the consumption of alcohol being only one. I suggest you direct your questions to them.

[Power]

KP, your role in communicating to the board on a wide range of topics that are discussed on sites like this one, is a big part of the good comms.

I wanted to shake your hand last night at the AGM for the good job you're doing, but you were busy chatting.
You've been great in your role as fans rep bud, keep it up 👍

GGTTH

🤝 Apologies for not getting round to that. I get too involved talking about Hibs on the pitch, especially with the next two fixtures coming up.

[Monts]

Thought that caption on the big screen looked brilliant, along with the caption :

" SO WITH THE DARKEST DAYS BEHIND
OUR SHIP OF HOPE WILL STEER
AND WHEN IN DOUBT JUST KEEP IN MIND
OUR MOTTO PERSEVERE "

Which caption do you mean?

[Ozyhibby]

Living in Perth, Australia our local ground is Optus Stadium with a capacity just over 60,000
There are 3 main levels and each level has numerous bars and fast food outlets all around the ground and just about everyone is cashless which makes for very quick service. Beer is available in trays of up to 4 pints which can be poured all at the same time. Both the bars and food outlets are busy before and during the game. Food is burgers, fish, pizza, chips, beef rolls etc which are made in bulk during play so there are plenty ready for the rush. There are merchandise shops on each level which sell mainly home merchandise but also gear for the away fans.. TV’s showing the game are all close to the bars and food so you can go anytime without missing part of the game. There are 2 huge screens at each end of the ground which shows the game, handy for us who don’t have a young set of eyes for watching play at the other end of the ground. There are competitions at half time which is really nothing more than major companies giving out decent prizes in return for advertising their products.
I guess I spend the admission cost again on beers, snacks etc at minimum so effectively doubling the money I pass through the gate.

Going to the cricket I used to spend a lot more than the ticket price inside the ground.[emoji6] I think people here don’t realise how much revenue Scottish football seems to turn its nose up at.


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[Steven79]

🤝 Apologies for not getting round to that. I get too involved talking about Hibs on the pitch, especially with the next two fixtures coming up.

Supporters couldn't ask for more from you. :not worth

[BoomtownHibees]

🤝 Apologies for not getting round to that. I get too involved talking about Hibs on the pitch, especially with the next two fixtures coming up.

Kieran is there any chance you could get the club to share the mock-ups of the big screen etc or is that something they are planning on further down the line anyway?

[SJNB Hibby]

Living in Perth, Australia our local ground is Optus Stadium with a capacity just over 60,000
There are 3 main levels and each level has numerous bars and fast food outlets all around the ground and just about everyone is cashless which makes for very quick service. Beer is available in trays of up to 4 pints which can be poured all at the same time. Both the bars and food outlets are busy before and during the game. Food is burgers, fish, pizza, chips, beef rolls etc which are made in bulk during play so there are plenty ready for the rush. There are merchandise shops on each level which sell mainly home merchandise but also gear for the away fans.. TV’s showing the game are all close to the bars and food so you can go anytime without missing part of the game. There are 2 huge screens at each end of the ground which shows the game, handy for us who don’t have a young set of eyes for watching play at the other end of the ground. There are competitions at half time which is really nothing more than major companies giving out decent prizes in return for advertising their products.
I guess I spend the admission cost again on beers, snacks etc at minimum so effectively doubling the money I pass through the gate.

I was at an Oilers game in Edmonton a few weeks back---the concourse looks like a shopping mall and there are dozens of food/beer/shopping places

[Ozyhibby]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200227/c4bc572459385a8115d4bd8ee692eac9.jpg
Didn’t see this mentioned last night. I had heard about a potential tie up but not that much detail.


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[Monts]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200227/c4bc572459385a8115d4bd8ee692eac9.jpg
Didn’t see this mentioned last night. I had heard about a potential tie up but not that much detail.


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Pretty sure that's not a quote from last night.

[Power]

Kieran is there any chance you could get the club to share the mock-ups of the big screen etc or is that something they are planning on further down the line anyway?

✅ I'll see if I’ve got this and if I do can I share it now.

Of course, just mock ups and not the full architect spec or what is planned.

[BoomtownHibees]

✅ I'll see if I’ve got this and if I do can I share it now.

Of course, just mock ups and not the full architect spec or what is planned.

Brilliant. Thanks mate

[Peevemor]

✅ I'll see if I’ve got this and if I do can I share it now.

Of course, just mock ups and not the full architect spec or what is planned.


I can see Daffy making an appearance soon...

[.Sean.]

✅ I'll see if I’ve got this and if I do can I share it now.

Of course, just mock ups and not the full architect spec or what is planned.
Ideal I’d also be really keen to see these!

[bingo70]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200227/c4bc572459385a8115d4bd8ee692eac9.jpg
Didn’t see this mentioned last night. I had heard about a potential tie up but not that much detail.


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Had you heard the names of any particulars clubs mentioned?

[Iggy Pope]

I can see Daffy making an appearance soon...

Now that would be a screen test and a half.

[MrRobot]

What is the actual ruling around alcohol at games? You can drink in hospitality and behind the goals bar before the game. Could we explore the option to extend this to opening the gates earlier and having a bar in each stand, like behind the goals and stop serving at kick off while the debate around drinking during the game takes place? Or is it more complex than that?

Hopefully we could also replace Carling with something that is actually nice too :greengrin

[Brightside]

My take on the plan to upgrade the lighting was that we will be improving the lighting on the outside of the stadium rather than the inside; lighting up the stadium as a beacon and an iconic landmark, and the mock up picture certainly implied that too. I'm not sure there will be celtic style disco lights.

Doubtful they will be allowed to light up the outside of the stadium. Wouldn’t get past council control.

[Deansy]

I can see Daffy making an appearance soon...


Think we should mount a campaign for 'Daffy' to be used in the screen's debut ...........

[Peevemor]

Think we should mount a campaign for 'Daffy' to be used in the screen's debut ...........

Or whenever we score a goal. :faf:

[weecounty hibby]

After reading the updates, watching the video, reading the reports and then mulling it over I think all of that is positive and am feeling pretty good about everything Hibs at the moment. One thing though does anyone know of Ron ran all of this past the genius that is Anne Budge?
My office Jambo has been suspiciously quiet today, not even bothered to try to belittle the AGM message

[GreenCastle]

Could the simple solution for alcohol at the ground be a bar attached to back of the East for example where fans aren’t able to take the alcohol into the concourse but it’s pretty much the same thing.

I would definitely stay around the ground longer..at the start and end if more was on offer..the East Stand concourse is just a cold shell so not much entices you’re to stay.

Hopefully they improve the TV screens under the stands too.

Why isn’t the game live on these screens ? It used to be years ago.

Hand sanitiser (corona virus) also needs to be added to the toilets especially with no hot water.

I hoe they add a simple pie / tea / coffee stall to the catering and ideally some healthy food as an option. Again I would spend more if this was available.

Finally do they plan to make the FF and South advertising boards electronic ? Hopefully and hopefully an upgrade of the score board / or will this go with a new screen ?!

Was the new season ticket video released last night at the AGM ?

[Power]

Brilliant. Thanks mate

Club keeping content for release, they'll do it a better way than me.

[greenginger]

Doubtful they will be allowed to light up the outside of the stadium. Wouldn’t get past council control.

Make a planning application and use Edinburgh Castle as a precedent. :greengrin

[.Sean.]

Club keeping content for release, they'll do it a better way than me.
Any idea when that’ll be?

[The 90+2]

Club keeping content for release, they'll do it a better way than me.

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[Ozyhibby]

Could the simple solution for alcohol at the ground be a bar attached to back of the East for example where fans aren’t able to take the alcohol into the concourse but it’s pretty much the same thing.

I would definitely stay around the ground longer..at the start and end if more was on offer..the East Stand concourse is just a cold shell so not much entices you’re to stay.

Hopefully they improve the TV screens under the stands too.

Why isn’t the game live on these screens ? It used to be years ago.

Hand sanitiser (corona virus) also needs to be added to the toilets especially with no hot water.

I hoe they add a simple pie / tea / coffee stall to the catering and ideally some healthy food as an option. Again I would spend more if this was available.

Finally do they plan to make the FF and South advertising boards electronic ? Hopefully and hopefully an upgrade of the score board / or will this go with a new screen ?!

Was the new season ticket video released last night at the AGM ?

I would imagine the score board would be redundant.


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[ronaldo7]

Hardly in house though...

It wasn't meant to be. Ron discussed the offering to fans via the kiosks last night, and when they come back in house we'll be offering more than just pies. He actually name checked, la favourita. I'm sure you'll see more "partners" getting their chance.

[hughio]

Living in Perth, Australia our local ground is Optus Stadium with a capacity just over 60,000
There are 3 main levels and each level has numerous bars and fast food outlets all around the ground and just about everyone is cashless which makes for very quick service. Beer is available in trays of up to 4 pints which can be poured all at the same time. Both the bars and food outlets are busy before and during the game. Food is burgers, fish, pizza, chips, beef rolls etc which are made in bulk during play so there are plenty ready for the rush. There are merchandise shops on each level which sell mainly home merchandise but also gear for the away fans.. TV’s showing the game are all close to the bars and food so you can go anytime without missing part of the game. There are 2 huge screens at each end of the ground which shows the game, handy for us who don’t have a young set of eyes for watching play at the other end of the ground. There are competitions at half time which is really nothing more than major companies giving out decent prizes in return for advertising their products.
I guess I spend the admission cost again on beers, snacks etc at minimum so effectively doubling the money I pass through the gate.

"Och this is Scotland man!
We canny have all thet fancy American/Australian efficiency here...:

And drink!My God;we're Scottish .We can't possibly be trusted to have drink at a football match:"

:rolleyes:


Time Scotland grew up IMO.Maybe Ron sees an opportunity to drag us into the modern era of football.

[Liam978]

Which caption do you mean?

Sorry, it was meant to read the mock up with that caption alongside. The picture of the stadium taken from Arthurs Seat displaying the intended light show.

[Alex Trager]

Did I read that the lights were going to be updated to be like the disco lights at celtic park?

That would be class for the next two games for example, Tues especially.

[MyJo]

Did I read that the lights were going to be updated to be like the disco lights at celtic park?

That would be class for the next two games for example, Tues especially.

I don't think they are looking at that, think its more like external lighting on the stadium to make it stand out or look more interesting.

Celtic's disco lights look pretty naff for something that cost £2m+ to have installed as well.

[Alex Trager]

Doubtful they will be allowed to light up the outside of the stadium. Wouldn’t get past council control.

They light the castle up so it could have potential. No ken until they ask! [emoji1360]

[Monts]

Sorry, it was meant to read the mock up with that caption alongside. The picture of the stadium taken from Arthurs Seat displaying the intended light show.

Gotcha :aok: