Jock Stein was right..

[Carheenlea]

“Football without the fans is nothing”

The words of Jock Stein have really rung true when you look back at the first few games of this campaign, and particularly today. Yes, you get no shortage of duff games with a stadium full of spectators, but the absence of fans is definitely having an impact on the quality of fare dished out.

We dug it out today, but imagine a full end of Hibs fans willing us on today and the joyous scenes celebrating the late winner - it would have made a poor game feel so much better and the reaction of the fans totally different to what we are reading about right now.

If football is without fans for too much longer it might be hard to actually encourage many back into stadiums and their old habits of following their teams given the mediocre stuff dished out by not just Hibs but everyone in the league so far. Hopefully when we do get back we might see a greater appreciation of the contribution made by ordinary supporters into making the game what it is by those who run the sport in this country.

[marinello59]

“Football without the fans is nothing”

The words of Jock Stein have really rung true when you look back at the first few games of this campaign, and particular today. Yes, you get no shortage of duff games with a stadium full of spectators, but the absence of fans is definitely having an impact on the quality of fare dished out.

We dug it out today, but imagine a full end of Hibs fans willing us on today and the joyous scenes celebrating the late winner - it would have made a poor game feel so much better and the reaction of the fans totally different to what we are reading about right now.

If football is without fans for too much longer it might be hard to actually encourage many back into stadiums and their old habits of following their teams given the mediocre stuff dished out by not just Hibs but everyone in the league so far. Hopefully when we do get back we might see a greater appreciation of the contribution made by ordinary supporters into making the game what it is by those who run the sport in this country.

:top marks

[Hibernia&Alba]

I think it was Matt Busby who said that.

[CMurdoch]

I am still watching lots of SPFL games on TV but they feel so dead without the supporters.

[Northernhibee]

Didn't stop me celebrating that penalty though :greengrin

I've worked most weekends in the last six or seven years so getting to the football for me is always something that I do whenever I can, but it's not possible. It's not as bad watching it on TV for me, but for those who haven't missed a game in years I can imagine this would be very difficult for.

[Keith_M]

I think it was Matt Busby who said that.


It's been attributed to Busby by United fans but it was actually Jock Stein.

[Hibernia&Alba]

It's been attributed to Busby by United fans but it was actually Jock Stein.

You could be right. It's true anyway.

[Pretty Boy]

I tipped half a can of beer over my bairn when the goal went in. Can't do that in a stadium.

I agree with the sentiment of the OP though. People would feel a lot more enthused by this Hibs team if we were actually there and celebrating late winners.

[judas]

“Football without the fans is nothing”

The words of Jock Stein have really rung true when you look back at the first few games of this campaign, and particularly today. Yes, you get no shortage of duff games with a stadium full of spectators, but the absence of fans is definitely having an impact on the quality of fare dished out.

We dug it out today, but imagine a full end of Hibs fans willing us on today and the joyous scenes celebrating the late winner - it would have made a poor game feel so much better and the reaction of the fans totally different to what we are reading about right now.

If football is without fans for too much longer it might be hard to actually encourage many back into stadiums and their old habits of following their teams given the mediocre stuff dished out by not just Hibs but everyone in the league so far. Hopefully when we do get back we might see a greater appreciation of the contribution made by ordinary supporters into making the game what it is by those who run the sport in this country.

So you think Hibs fans help the team?

Interesting.

[B.H.F.C]

So you think Hibs fans help the team?

Interesting.

11,000 Hibs fans have ensured we are able to continue operating as a club and that our team continue to receive their wages. I think Hibs supporters (and supporters of all clubs) help their team in a big, big way.

[JimBHibees]

So you think Hibs fans help the team?

Interesting.

Without question they do.

[superfurryhibby]

“Football without the fans is nothing”

The words of Jock Stein have really rung true when you look back at the first few games of this campaign, and particularly today. Yes, you get no shortage of duff games with a stadium full of spectators, but the absence of fans is definitely having an impact on the quality of fare dished out.

We dug it out today, but imagine a full end of Hibs fans willing us on today and the joyous scenes celebrating the late winner - it would have made a poor game feel so much better and the reaction of the fans totally different to what we are reading about right now.

If football is without fans for too much longer it might be hard to actually encourage many back into stadiums and their old habits of following their teams given the mediocre stuff dished out by not just Hibs but everyone in the league so far. Hopefully when we do get back we might see a greater appreciation of the contribution made by ordinary supporters into making the game what it is by those who run the sport in this country.

Great post.

[Lago]

I totally agree, no fans & behind closed doors, the football is insipid & uninspiring, I've stopped watching it just pick up the goal highlights.

[Alfred E Newman]

The quality of the football has been generally poor but the comments from a lot of Hibs fans on here ,and especially on social media, has been way over the top and bordering on embarrassing. Goodness knows what the reaction would have been if the results hadn’t gone our way!

[Spike Mandela]

13 points from 15. Maybe Hibs fans are the problem.:duck::devil:

[BILLYHIBS]

13 points from 15. Maybe Hibs fans are the problem.:duck::devil:

Maybe Hecky was right ? :rolleyes:

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Maybe Hecky was right ? :rolleyes:

You mean it’s all in the head (ie. a mentality thing)?

I think there’s an element of truth in that - if the players that didn’t work out or eventually found their form had more belief in themselves, would it have been a different story for Hecky? Quite possibly, his downfall (or part of it at least imo is his failure to change it up once it was clear that his system wasn’t working out.

[BILLYHIBS]

You mean it’s all in the head (ie. a mentality thing)?

I think there’s an element of truth in that - if the players that didn’t work out or eventually found their form had more belief in themselves, would it have been a different story for Hecky? Quite possibly, his downfall (or part of it at least imo is his failure to change it up once it was clear that his system wasn’t working out.

Totally agree:

Hecky refused to listen to anyone re changing his system even resorting to blaming the ‘ negativity ‘ coming from the Stands for poor results?

Hecky got unlucky with injuries (Boyle) and seriously under estimated the standard of our League

He did not realise how big a club we actually are and that we don’t lie down to anyone in Scotland especially the Old Firm

Once he left and Doidge played with a partner up front the shackles were off and he responded by scoring a hat-trick

[Future17]

So you think Hibs fans help the team?

Interesting.

For starters, it wouldn't exist without them.