HFC AGM - Resolution PASSED

[Not In The Know]

Voting carry on aside... Can we expect any exciting updates / some more info on the planned investment tonight?

[bingo70]

Anyone know if representatives from black knights will be there?

Would they even be allowed there tonight as they’re not currently shareholders?

[GreenCastle]

Be interesting to hear about East Mains upgrades.

I notice Bournemouth have recently completed this new structure - could Hibs be getting something similar ?

https://trainingground.guru/articles/bournemouth-complete-phase-one-of-new-training-ground-with-indoor-dome

[.Sean.]

Really intrigued by the Famous 5 upgrades and link between West/ F5 and talk of permanent tv at
studio structure

[The Spaceman]

Should be exciting, assuming the 2% turnout of HSL members don’t get their way. Mon the Hibs - onwards and upwards. Bring on the investment.

[Alex Trager]

Hopefully we can get more detail on what this deal is all about.

What does it look like beyond the initial investment?

[Hibernian Verse]

Should be exciting, assuming the 2% turnout of HSL members don’t get their way. Mon the Hibs - onwards and upwards. Bring on the investment.

It would be good if this thread could be used to focus on the outcome of the AGM tonight rather than having to read the initials HSL anymore than I already have.

[Keith_M]

Really intrigued by the Famous 5 upgrades and link between West/ F5 and talk of permanent tv at
studio structure


Hadn't heard about this yet, so was just wondering if you could give some details as to what the link is.

Cheers.

[offshorehibby]

Hadn't heard about this yet, so was just wondering if you could give some details as to what the link is.

Cheers.

I believe they are talking about creating some sort of walkway between the new hospitality in the FF and the current hospitality in the west.

[overdrive]

Most importantly, are the pre-AGM pies still a thing? I've not been in person since before the pandemic so not sure if this is still an AGM tradition. Need to know whether to have a scran on the way or not.

[Not In The Know]

I believe they are talking about creating some sort of walkway between the new hospitality in the FF and the current hospitality in the west.


I think it's just for service access etc.

[Groathillgrump]

Most importantly, are the pre-AGM pies still a thing? I've not been in person since before the pandemic so not sure if this is still an AGM tradition. Need to know whether to have a scran on the way or not.

Have a scran and a pie.

You know you want to. :wink:

[Pretty Boy]

Anyone know if representatives from black knights will be there?

Would they even be allowed there tonight as they’re not currently shareholders?

If it is the same as previous AGMS when a special resolution has been presented then non shareholders are asked to leave the room. That includes press etc. I would expect it to be the same tonight and as BK are not currently shareholders they would be in that boat.

I don't see any reason why a Black Knight rep couldn't be there and speak outwith that period and any other periods of formal AGM business though.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Should be exciting, assuming the 2% turnout of HSL members don’t get their way. Mon the Hibs - onwards and upwards. Bring on the investment.

It's on the 98% if they do.

[PatHead]

Can't make it tonight and would have liked to have been there.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

What time does it start? Can we expect a Hibs.net rolling commentary? That would be good

[DarlingtonHibee]

What time does it start? Can we expect a Hibs.net rolling commentary? That would be good

6pm start.

[grunt]

If it is the same as previous AGMS when a special resolution has been presented then non shareholders are asked to leave the room. That includes press etc. I would expect it to be the same tonight and as BK are not currently shareholders they would be in that boat.
There's a boat? Why weren't we told?

[scoopyboy]

What time does it start? Can we expect a Hibs.net rolling commentary? That would be good

That would be ideal

[Greencore]

Are we rich yet ?

[.Sean.]

Be interesting to hear about East Mains upgrades.

I notice Bournemouth have recently completed this new structure - could Hibs be getting something similar ?

https://trainingground.guru/articles/bournemouth-complete-phase-one-of-new-training-ground-with-indoor-dome


If it is the same as previous AGMS when a special resolution has been presented then non shareholders are asked to leave the room. That includes press etc. I would expect it to be the same tonight and as BK are not currently shareholders they would be in that boat.

I don't see any reason why a Black Knight rep couldn't be there and speak outwith that period and any other periods of formal AGM business though.
Who’d be there that’s not a shareholder other than a few press folk?

[04Sauzee]

From Long bangers on Twitter

Malcolm McPherson opens proceedings, addressing a bigger audience than expected and acknowledges the interest in the investment proposition and that the quorum has been met. #hibsagm

[04Sauzee]

@longbangers in Twitter putting out lots of tweets

[scm70nyd1973]

My daughter’s there and she’s says it’s rammed and apart from 2 women she is the only female there - the other two are said to be much older than her (she’s 28) so that means they’re probs 35 🤭

[Frazerbob]

My daughter’s there and she’s says it’s rammed and apart from 2 women she is the only female there - the other two are said to be much older than her (she’s 28) so that means they’re probs 35 🤭

Good girl

[Joe6-2]

Good girl

😂 see what you did there

[Hibernian Verse]

Sounds very positive so far. Two board members that aren’t allowed to sit on other clubs’ boards is excellent.

[BILLYHIBS]

Is there pies?

[bingo70]

When should we expect the final result from the AGM?

[Pretty Boy]

When should we expect the final result from the AGM?

Realistically they only have to count 3 votes to have a definitive so probably fairly quickly. The overall percentages in favour etc. might be a bit longer.

[blackpoolhibs]

when should we expect the final result from the agm?

hfc 1 hsl 0.😁

[Ronniekirk]

Anyone know if representatives from black knights will be there?

Would they even be allowed there tonight as they’re not currently shareholders?

if they are They will be a Long Way From Hime

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

hfc 1 hsl 0.😁

VAR - Penalty to The Rangers

[bod]

It would be good if this thread could be used to focus on the outcome of the AGM tonight rather than having to read the initials HSL anymore than I already have.

Correct.those bothered about which way HSL vote should’ve joined it themselves & spoke their mind at they’re agm

[Pretty Boy]

Interesting to note future investment would be in the form of capital calls and not loans. Kensell was asked if that would be open to existing shareholders and seemed a bit evasive. He was pushed and said pre emption would apply but there could be a vote at the AGM to disapply and that would require 75% approval from shareholders.

Given Foley and the Gordons will after tonight own more than 75% of the club between them I think you can read between the lines and say the days of your ordinary fan being able to buy shares are gone for the foreseeable.

[bingo70]

Interesting to note future investment would be in the form of capital calls and not loans. Kensell was asked if that would be open to existing shareholders and seemed a bit evasive. He was pushed and said pre emption would apply but there could be a vote at the AGM to disaplly and that would require 75% approval from shareholders.

Given Foley and the Gordons will after tonight own more than 75% of the club between them I think you can read between the lines and say the days of your ordinary fan being able to buy shares are gone for the foreseeable.

What is a capital call? If it’s not a loan, is it the same as a donation?

[Sergio sledge]

Interesting to note future investment would be in the form of capital calls and not loans. Kensell was asked if that would be open to existing shareholders and seemed a bit evasive. He was pushed and said pre emption would apply but there could be a vote at the AGM to disapply and that would require 75% approval from shareholders.

Given Foley and the Gordons will after tonight own more than 75% of the club between them I think you can read between the lines and say the days of your ordinary fan being able to buy shares are gone for the foreseeable.

I suppose the question from me would be what difference it would make to Bydand or BKFG if they disapplied the pre-emption rights in the future. Shareholders could only buy according to their current percentage holding, so percentages wouldn’t change with new rights issues. Given that BKFG are only allowed up to 30%, then any future share issues would need to involve Bydand buying more to prevent that happening. So if HSL wanted to get involved then all that would do would give the club more money and not affect their shareholding percentage.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Had it confirmed there are no pies at the meeting tonight.

[Is It On....]

Good girl

Is that you Brendan 🤔

[Lago]

It would be good if this thread could be used to focus on the outcome of the AGM tonight rather than having to read the initials HSL anymore than I already have.
Yip had enough of HSL to last remainder of my life, just want to focus on hibs improvement plans should all be well with final vote.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Had it confirmed there are no pies at the meeting tonight.

What?? Petrie!!!

[Hibernian Verse]

Yip had enough of HSL to last remainder of my life, just won't to focus on hibs improvement plans should all be well.

***

[greenginger]

Interesting to note future investment would be in the form of capital calls and not loans. Kensell was asked if that would be open to existing shareholders and seemed a bit evasive. He was pushed and said pre emption would apply but there could be a vote at the AGM to disapply and that would require 75% approval from shareholders.

Given Foley and the Gordons will after tonight own more than 75% of the club between them I think you can read between the lines and say the days of your ordinary fan being able to buy shares are gone for the foreseeable.

Has anything been said about fans giving their shares to their children/ friends .

[Lago]

Good girl
Naughty :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Had it confirmed there are no pies at the meeting tonight.

Foley out.

[Pretty Boy]

Has anything been said about fans giving their shares to their children/ friends .

Not that I heard. It's a good question though.

[big gogs]

if they are They will be a Long Way From Hime
No no no,see what you have started.

[Stuart93]

When will we know the results of the vote

[Hibeesdaft16]

What is a capital call? If it’s not a loan, is it the same as a donation?

Good question. People seem more interested in pies and ripping into the Hibernian supporters group than caring about it though.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Good question. People seem more interested in pies and ripping into the Hibernian supporters group than caring about it though.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_call#:~:text=A%20capital%20call%20(also%20 known,been%20committed%20to%20the%20fund.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Longbangers twitter is excellent, if you want less of the pie chat!

Incidentally the same place I had it confirmed there were no pies.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

A capital call is a request made by a company or investment fund to its investors for additional capital. This typically occurs when the company or fund needs additional funds to meet its operational or investment obligations. Investors who have committed capital to the company or fund are required to contribute their allocated portion of the requested capital within a specified timeframe, as outlined in the investment agreement. Capital calls are common in private equity, venture capital, real estate, and other investment funds where capital may be needed periodically to fund new investments or meet ongoing operational expenses.

[Centre Hawf]

What is a capital call? If it’s not a loan, is it the same as a donation?

Seem a very complicated way to raise funds through investments. Will not pretend to know the ins and outs of it.

[Lago]

A capital call is a request made by a company or investment fund to its investors for additional capital. This typically occurs when the company or fund needs additional funds to meet its operational or investment obligations. Investors who have committed capital to the company or fund are required to contribute their allocated portion of the requested capital within a specified timeframe, as outlined in the investment agreement. Capital calls are common in private equity, venture capital, real estate, and other investment funds where capital may be needed periodically to fund new investments or meet ongoing operational expenses.
Thanks

[Danderhall Hibs]

Seemed to be going well - good flow and pace. Then they opened up to football questions and now nothing seems to be worth updating us on.

[Keepthefaith]

@longbangers in Twitter putting out lots of tweets

I don't have twitter but searched and saw there were some good questions posed. is anyone able to copy and paste the questions / answers here? would appreciate it!

[Danderhall Hibs]

Results coming shortly…

[Allant1981]

Investment approved

[BoomtownHibees]

Passed

[Danderhall Hibs]

Results being announced, all the resolutions have been passed, final totals being calculated.

Malcolm - absolutely delighted, significant, takes the club forward and thanks everyone for contributing.

From @longbangers

[Hibernian Verse]

All resolutions passed

[RMQ1967]

Investment approved

Wooohoooo 🤑🤑🤑

[Centre Hawf]

Seemed to be going well - good flow and pace. Then they opened up to football questions and now nothing seems to be worth updating us on.

Amazed someone wasted the time to ask about us not getting in the referee's faces enough. Of all the things to talk about.

[HH81]

Nice one.

[Stairway 2 7]

Boom passed 💸 💲

[Brightside]

All passed.

[Hibernian Verse]

Hibernian FC is delighted to announce that Black Knight Football Club’s minority investment proposal was ratified at the Club’s 2024 Annual General Meeting this evening (Tuesday 27 February, 2024).

Following AGM approval and Hibernian FC agreeing to certain undertakings and commitments at the request of the Scottish FA, Black Knight Football Club (BKFC) have completed the acquisition of 25% of the Club’s shares.

This investment and strategic partnership is the first of its kind in Scotland, with the Scottish FA approving Hibernian FC’s ‘dual interest dispensation request’ that sits under Article 13*.

Black Knight Football Club will now invest a significant seven-figure sum into Hibernian FC that will be used on developing the Club’s infrastructure at Easter Road and the Hibernian Training Centre, alongside increasing the First Team budget to aid sporting performance.

Hibernian FC will also be part of the BKFC network, which sees partnerships with English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, French Ligue 1 club FC Lorient, and A-League side Auckland, alongside other sporting entities.

“We are excited to announce a strategic partnership and investment in Hibernian FC today,” Bill Foley said. “We look forward to partnering with the Gordon Family and other shareholders to accelerate the success of Hibernian FC and BKFC.

“We believe this partnership, with our commitment to invest in player development and infrastructure, can help BKFC and Hibernian FC reach new levels of success and help Scottish football continue to grow.”

Bydand Sports LLC – owned by the Gordon Family – remains as the Club’s majority shareholder and will keep full technical control over the running of Hibernian FC.

On BKFC’s share acquisition, the Gordon Family commented: “We are delighted that the partnership with Bill (Foley) and Black Knight Football Club has been ratified; a partnership that’ll greatly benefit the long-term future of Hibernian FC.

“We share the same values and ambitions as BKFC, and it was always part of Ron’s vision, and long-term plan, to bring in a minority partner. As a family, we have an unwavering commitment towards Hibernian FC and to building a winning, successful club.”

Hibernian FC Chief Executive Ben Kensell added: “This deal is ground-breaking in Scottish football and game-changing for Hibernian Football Club, so I’m really pleased it was ratified this evening.

“The Gordon Family and I spent months in dialogue with Bill and Black Knight Football Club to ensure they were the right partners for this fantastic club, and during that time we quickly realised we were totally aligned with our ambitions for Hibernian FC. I’d also like to thank the Scottish FA for their openness, transparency, and support in getting this deal agreed.

“This is a really exciting time for everyone involved with Hibernian FC. The future looks very bright and fans should be excited.”

*Article 13 can be found in full from Page 86 of the Scottish FA Articles of Association.

[SteveHFC]

2026 Champions League final here we come everyone.

[HibbyKeith]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/february/27/club-statement--black-knight-football-club/

[GloryGlory]

Results being announced, all the resolutions have been passed, final totals being calculated.

Malcolm - absolutely delighted, significant, takes the club forward and thanks everyone for contributing.

From @longbangers

Onwards and upwards! GGTTH!

[Stuart93]

Good news

Hopefully the beginning of exciting times for the club

[grunt]

I don't have twitter but searched and saw there were some good questions posed. is anyone able to copy and paste the questions / answers here? would appreciate it!
Difficult to do this, as he posted a series of single tweets. If it had been a single tweet with each following post as a reply it could more easily be done. Not a criticism of @longbangers in any way, he did an amazing job of reporting proceedings.

[Hibby Gav]

Hibernian FC is delighted to announce that Black Knight Football Club’s minority investment proposal was ratified at the Club’s 2024 Annual General Meeting this evening (Tuesday 27 February, 2024).

Following AGM approval and Hibernian FC agreeing to certain undertakings and commitments at the request of the Scottish FA, Black Knight Football Club (BKFC) have completed the acquisition of 25% of the Club’s shares.

This investment and strategic partnership is the first of its kind in Scotland, with the Scottish FA approving Hibernian FC’s ‘dual interest dispensation request’ that sits under Article 13*.

Black Knight Football Club will now invest a significant seven-figure sum into Hibernian FC that will be used on developing the Club’s infrastructure at Easter Road and the Hibernian Training Centre, alongside increasing the First Team budget to aid sporting performance.

Hibernian FC will also be part of the BKFC network, which sees partnerships with English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, French Ligue 1 club FC Lorient, and A-League side Auckland, alongside other sporting entities.

“We are excited to announce a strategic partnership and investment in Hibernian FC today,” Bill Foley said. “We look forward to partnering with the Gordon Family and other shareholders to accelerate the success of Hibernian FC and BKFC.

“We believe this partnership, with our commitment to invest in player development and infrastructure, can help BKFC and Hibernian FC reach new levels of success and help Scottish football continue to grow.”

Bydand Sports LLC – owned by the Gordon Family – remains as the Club’s majority shareholder and will keep full technical control over the running of Hibernian FC.

On BKFC’s share acquisition, the Gordon Family commented: “We are delighted that the partnership with Bill (Foley) and Black Knight Football Club has been ratified; a partnership that’ll greatly benefit the long-term future of Hibernian FC.

“We share the same values and ambitions as BKFC, and it was always part of Ron’s vision, and long-term plan, to bring in a minority partner. As a family, we have an unwavering commitment towards Hibernian FC and to building a winning, successful club.”

Hibernian FC Chief Executive Ben Kensell added: “This deal is ground-breaking in Scottish football and game-changing for Hibernian Football Club, so I’m really pleased it was ratified this evening.

“The Gordon Family and I spent months in dialogue with Bill and Black Knight Football Club to ensure they were the right partners for this fantastic club, and during that time we quickly realised we were totally aligned with our ambitions for Hibernian FC. I’d also like to thank the Scottish FA for their openness, transparency, and support in getting this deal agreed.

“This is a really exciting time for everyone involved with Hibernian FC. The future looks very bright and fans should be excited.”

*Article 13 can be found in full from Page 86 of the Scottish FA Articles of Association.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Time to look forward. Hopefully an end of mediocrity.

[Crunchie]

Results being announced, all the resolutions have been passed, final totals being calculated.

Malcolm - absolutely delighted, significant, takes the club forward and thanks everyone for contributing.

From @longbangers

Quality

[Allant1981]

Thought Ben kensell spoke very well tonight, very straight to the point at times!

[grunt]

Amazed someone wasted the time to ask about us not getting in the referee's faces enough. Of all the things to talk about.
There's a section of the evening set aside for football related questions, so IMO completely appropriate.

[truehibernian]

Was never in danger of not going through. Wait until the support see the detailed plans for the future, it’s going to be very exciting times ahead 👍

[Kaiser_Sauzee]

Foley out







...with the wallet

[Centre Hawf]

There's a section of the evening set aside for football related questions, so IMO completely appropriate.

Aye, but I wouldn't have put that up on my list of football related questions.

[BoomtownHibees]

Anybody found decent flights to Munich next May?

[Tambo]

Time to look forward. Hopefully an end of mediocrity.

Hopefully 🤞

Good news all round and let's see we get linked with in the summer.

[Pretty Boy]

An interesting night thus far.

Turnover up, expected to be approx £15M but could rise higher. Ticketing and football turnover down slightly largely attibuted to poorer on field performance. Big investment in playing staff, women's team, other infrastructure and so on.

Big plans for the Famous Five. Clubstorw and ticket office upgrades, committed to a 'community hub'. Further hospitality upgrades planned.

No external debt exxept an interest free loan to the govt. Will allow investment on the park and contribute to an increased budget.

Black Knight will allow us to share expertise and thus grow the on and off field stuff. They will have two directors at Hibs with no affiliation to another club. Hibs remain independent. We sign who we want, play who we want and sell to who we want.

Aim is to be sustainable at a higher level. Future investment will be capital calls, possibly donations. Not loans.

A home for the women's team at an 'altenrayive venue'.


Foley is a football man who just loves the process and believes in the multi club structure.

A myriad of other questions about a range of issues, largely well received and answered.

Resolutions all passed. Malcolm McPherson very happy and pays tribute to the Gordons.

Sure someone can be more comprehensive but that's a snapshot of some of what was discussed.

[Brightside]

There's a section of the evening set aside for football related questions, so IMO completely appropriate.

It’s a daft qn tho.

[GloryGlory]

Was never in danger of not going through. Wait until the support see the detailed plans for the future, it’s going to be very exciting times ahead 👍

I think the speed with which the club statement was posted shows that. Mind you they could have had a couple of different statements ready just in case....

[Centre Hawf]

I think the speed with which the club statement was posted shows that. Mind you they could have had a couple of different statements ready just in case....

Considering all they needed was Leslie Robb I believe to vote with them there was next to no chance it was failing today. Robb would have been sounded out months ago on his thoughts before it even got close to going to the AGM.

[Keepthefaith]

Difficult to do this, as he posted a series of single tweets. If it had been a single tweet with each following post as a reply it could more easily be done. Not a criticism of @longbangers in any way, he did an amazing job of reporting proceedings.

ah ok, hadn't appreciated that. there was one question about what the club should do about the sectarianism etc that would be good to know Bens response to...

[Golden Bear]

Investment approved

Whoop whoop !

😁👍

[The Spaceman]

MONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYY.

https://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/breaking-bad-money-bed.gif

[Pagan Hibernia]

An interesting night thus far.

Turnover up, expected to be approx £15M but could rise higher. Ticketing and football turnover down slightly largely attibuted to poorer on field performance. Big investment in playing staff, women's team, other infrastructure and so on.

Big plans for the Famous Five. Clubstorw and ticket office upgrades, committed to a 'community hub'. Further hospitality upgrades planned.

No external debt exxept an interest free loan to the govt. Will allow investment on the park and contribute to an increased budget.

Black Knight will allow us to share expertise and thus grow the on and off field stuff. They will have two directors at Hibs with no affiliation to another club. Hibs remain independent. We sign who we want, play who we want and sell to who we want.

Aim is to be sustainable at a higher level. Future investment will be capital calls, possibly donations. Not loans.

A home for the women's team at an 'altenrayive venue'.


Foley is a football man who just loves the process and believes in the multi club structure.

A myriad of other questions about a range of issues, largely well received and answered.

Resolutions all passed. Malcolm McPherson very happy and pays tribute to the Gordons.

Sure someone can be more comprehensive but that's a snapshot of some of what was discussed.

What's the plans for the Famous Five? And was there any detail given to investment in the training ground?

[GloryGlory]

An interesting night thus far.

Turnover up, expected to be approx £15M but could rise higher. Ticketing and football turnover down slightly largely attibuted to poorer on field performance. Big investment in playing staff, women's team, other infrastructure and so on.

Big plans for the Famous Five. Clubstorw and ticket office upgrades, committed to a 'community hub'. Further hospitality upgrades planned.

No external debt exxept an interest free loan to the govt. Will allow investment on the park and contribute to an increased budget.

Black Knight will allow us to share expertise and thus grow the on and off field stuff. They will have two directors at Hibs with no affiliation to another club. Hibs remain independent. We sign who we want, play who we want and sell to who we want.

Aim is to be sustainable at a higher level. Future investment will be capital calls, possibly donations. Not loans.

A home for the women's team at an 'altenrayive venue'.


Foley is a football man who just loves the process and believes in the multi club structure.

A myriad of other questions about a range of issues, largely well received and answered.

Resolutions all passed. Malcolm McPherson very happy and pays tribute to the Gordons.

Sure someone can be more comprehensive but that's a snapshot of some of what was discussed.


Yeah but no but - are the corners being filled in? :greengrin :greengrin

[GloryGlory]

What's the plans for the Famous Five? And was there any detail given to investment in the training ground?

Think the reopening of BTG has already been announced? Plus safe standing.

Training ground - full size hybrid pitch?

[Hibernian Verse]

Think the reopening of BTG has already been announced? Plus safe standing.

Training ground - full size hybrid pitch?

Plus free community use for charities, food bank type thing too.

[Aldo]

Was never in danger of not going through. Wait until the support see the detailed plans for the future, it’s going to be very exciting times ahead [emoji106]

Looking forward to seeing what’s planned!

[truehibernian]

I think the speed with which the club statement was posted shows that. Mind you they could have had a couple of different statements ready just in case....

It was all agreed as far back as December GG, I think I posted as such after the December derby after speaking to a director. The detailed plans had already been submitted and there had been tacit approval at that point from the authorities. Word of caution though, don’t expect all this money going to the first team initially- but there’ll be cash there if and when required. The indoor facility at HTC is a priority.

[swin82]

Excellent news😀maolida and Marcondes permanently 🙏🤑

[GloryGlory]

Plus free community use for charities, food bank type thing too.

Yes - other bits and bobs to satisfy the commitments to the SFA re community involvement.

[truehibernian]

Looking forward to seeing what’s planned!

I did tell ya buddy 😜 hope you’re well.

[Greensunshine]

I must admit that I haven’t the foggiest about what this deal will actually mean in real terms for the club and more importantly the quality of the team on the park.

There’s plenty predictions of doom and gloom from certain quarters as you would expect.

However if it means we get players on loan like that of the quality of Myziane Maolida then I’ll bite your hand off!

Here’s hoping this isn’t a false dawn and is really something that can catapult us up the league.

[Aldo]

I did tell ya buddy [emoji12] hope you’re well.

You did. Yeah good thanks. [emoji1303]

[Brightside]

Think the reopening of BTG has already been announced? Plus safe standing.

Training ground - full size hybrid pitch?

Indoor dome pitch. Just like the cherries one

[Gmack7]

I did tell ya buddy 😜 hope you’re well.

Spill a little, continuing the good vibe tonight

[chrisski33]

I must admit that I haven’t the foggiest about what this deal will actually mean in real terms for the club and more importantly the quality of the team on the park.

There’s plenty predictions of doom and gloom from certain quarters as you would expect.

However if it means we get players on loan like that of the quality of Myziane Maolida then I’ll bite your hand off!

Here’s hoping this isn’t a false dawn and is really something that can catapult us up the league.
Lets hope we follow up on this positive news with a win tomorrow night!

[Brightside]

It was all agreed as far back as December GG, I think I posted as such after the December derby after speaking to a director. The detailed plans had already been submitted and there had been tacit approval at that point from the authorities. Word of caution though, don’t expect all this money going to the first team initially- but there’ll be cash there if and when required. The indoor facility at HTC is a priority.

A couple of mill in the summer.

[Northernhibee]

Into those peasants tomorrow now Hibs. Get the butler to fire up the Rolls Royce.

[Not In The Know]

HTC to be fully floodlight, new astro pitches for community use, and an Astro Dome like this.

https://trainingground.guru/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/bournemouth_dome.86ab998d9ca2534b02f43c593a157cbb. jpg


New home for the ladies team. New BTG @ER plus safe standing. Community offices in the FF stand and more cash for players.

to think people wanted to vote against this!!!

[MagicSwirlingShip]

HTC to be fully floodlight, new astro pitches for community use, and an Astro Dome like this.

https://trainingground.guru/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/bournemouth_dome.86ab998d9ca2534b02f43c593a157cbb. jpg


New home for the ladies team. New BTG @ER plus safe standing. Community offices in the FF stand and more cash for players.

to think people wanted to vote against this!!!

But the shares were being diluted 🤦*♂️

[Keith_M]

I believe they are talking about creating some sort of walkway between the new hospitality in the FF and the current hospitality in the west.


Cheers

:aok:

[.Sean.]

Was never in danger of not going through. Wait until the support see the detailed plans for the future, it’s going to be very exciting times ahead 👍
Anything you can share, or know when we can expect to hear about it?

[Stevie Reid]

An interesting night thus far.

Turnover up, expected to be approx £15M but could rise higher. Ticketing and football turnover down slightly largely attibuted to poorer on field performance. Big investment in playing staff, women's team, other infrastructure and so on.

Big plans for the Famous Five. Clubstorw and ticket office upgrades, committed to a 'community hub'. Further hospitality upgrades planned.

No external debt exxept an interest free loan to the govt. Will allow investment on the park and contribute to an increased budget.

Black Knight will allow us to share expertise and thus grow the on and off field stuff. They will have two directors at Hibs with no affiliation to another club. Hibs remain independent. We sign who we want, play who we want and sell to who we want.

Aim is to be sustainable at a higher level. Future investment will be capital calls, possibly donations. Not loans.

A home for the women's team at an 'altenrayive venue'.


Foley is a football man who just loves the process and believes in the multi club structure.

A myriad of other questions about a range of issues, largely well received and answered.

Resolutions all passed. Malcolm McPherson very happy and pays tribute to the Gordons.

Sure someone can be more comprehensive but that's a snapshot of some of what was discussed.

Sounds very positive, thanks PB

[Greensunshine]

Into those peasants tomorrow now Hibs. Get the butler to fire up the Rolls Royce.

Ha ha brilliant 🤣

Takes me back to the Archibald days.

[007]

https://i.ibb.co/B2nhXKg/Monty-Python-And-The-Holy-Grail-q-BBj-R6ru-subtitled-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/GQHZK3V)

[truehibernian]

Spill a little, continuing the good vibe tonight

PB succinctly posted above what’s planned initially. HTC will see an indoor training facility built with added investment in sports science too. The women’s team will see investment and there’ll be a real push for more community inclusion out in the Lothians. The FF will see more and improved hospitality.

Regarding the first team there’ll be more money available and use of the multi team model. I think we will see more talent from Bournemouth, players that they sign and want regular first team action that they won’t get initially at Bournemouth. We’ll certainly not get outbid by any competition outside the Old Firm.

[Lago]

PB succinctly posted above what’s planned initially. HTC will see an indoor training facility built with added investment in sports science too. The women’s team will see investment and there’ll be a real push for more community inclusion out in the Lothians. The FF will see more and improved hospitality.

Regarding the first team there’ll be more money available and use of the multi team model. I think we will see more talent from Bournemouth, players that they sign and want regular first team action that they won’t get initially at Bournemouth. We’ll certainly not get outbid by any competition outside the Old Firm.
Certainly appears to have been a positive and well received AGM, pleased with the outcome.

[bingo70]

HTC to be fully floodlight, new astro pitches for community use, and an Astro Dome like this.

https://trainingground.guru/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/bournemouth_dome.86ab998d9ca2534b02f43c593a157cbb. jpg


New home for the ladies team. New BTG @ER plus safe standing. Community offices in the FF stand and more cash for players.

to think people wanted to vote against this!!!

Is the new astro dome confirmed or just people assuming because it’s the next obvious upgrade of the facility?

[DarlingtonHibee]

Is there pies?

Yes, and delious!!!

[Hibees1973]

I'm on board.

I'll put aside my natural negativity and look forward with optimism.

I just hope there is method and structure allied with the stated ambition at the club going forward. We have a need for good people at the club who know what they are doing. I'm now into my late 50's and it would give me great pleasure to witness an attractive, attacking Hibs side who achieve success.

Frequent European nights, similar to those I watched in the 70's with my late dad would be great.

[truehibernian]

Certainly appears to have been a positive and well received AGM, pleased with the outcome.

Very exciting times ahead buddy 👍

[Not In The Know]

Is the new astro dome confirmed or just people assuming because it’s the next obvious upgrade of the facility?


Mentioned on Longbangers tweets from the AGM.

[Brightside]

Is the new astro dome confirmed or just people assuming because it’s the next obvious upgrade of the facility?

Ben confirmed a few weeks ago. But also mentioned tonight.

[truehibernian]

The other interesting thing I heard recently (for any neighbours looking in 👀) was Ron was offered the chance to buy/invest in 3 Scottish clubs, Hearts being one of them with Budge keen to sell. Ron chose us. Wee bit off topic but found it very interesting to know.

[Lago]

Very exciting times ahead buddy ��
Terrific, and many thanks for the informative and positive posts over the past few weeks, appreciated ��

[Keith_M]

But didn't that Jambo twat from the Gaurdian compare this to the Wallace Mercer takeover attempt?

[truehibernian]

Terrific, and many thanks for the informative and positive post over the past few weeks, appreciated 👌

👍 no bother at all.

[oneone73]

The other interesting thing I heard recently (for any neighbours looking in 👀) was Ron was offered the chance to buy/invest in 3 Scottish clubs, Hearts being one of them with Budge keen to sell. Ron chose us. Wee bit off topic but found it very interesting to know.

How could Budge have been in a position to sell?

[WeAreHibs]

Think a Daffy gif would be in order here!!

[MWHIBBIES]

The other interesting thing I heard recently (for any neighbours looking in 👀) was Ron was offered the chance to buy/invest in 3 Scottish clubs, Hearts being one of them with Budge keen to sell. Ron chose us. Wee bit off topic but found it very interesting to know.

I mean, it doesn't really look so bad for them. The Gordons ownership hasn't been that great so far.

[truehibernian]

How could Budge have been in a position to sell?

Don’t know the ins and outs of it mate but he was invited to invest in them so I assume it would have been buying her out. Came via a chat my friend had recently with a director.

[Soldiersteve]

I'm on board.

I'll put aside my natural negativity and look forward with optimism.

I just hope there is method and structure allied with the stated ambition at the club going forward. We have a need for good people at the club who know what they are doing. I'm now into my late 50's and it would give me great pleasure to witness an attractive, attacking Hibs side who achieve success.

Frequent European nights, similar to those I watched in the 70's with my late dad would be great.
This:flag:

[CropleyWasGod]

Had it confirmed there are no pies at the meeting tonight.

You've been misinformed. :greengrin

[Bakerman]

Delighted at the news. Serious time, effort and money being invested into Hibernian. Well done to the Gordon family, BK, and everyone else involved in getting this over the line.

[JimBHibees]

HTC to be fully floodlight, new astro pitches for community use, and an Astro Dome like this.

https://trainingground.guru/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/bournemouth_dome.86ab998d9ca2534b02f43c593a157cbb. jpg


New home for the ladies team. New BTG @ER plus safe standing. Community offices in the FF stand and more cash for players.

to think people wanted to vote against this!!!

Looks tremendous that

[truehibernian]

I mean, it doesn't really look so bad for them. The Gordons ownership hasn't been that great so far.

They’re ahead football wise MW no doubt about that. Just found it interesting that RG had been offered three clubs. Anyway, today is a huge huge step towards improving on field performance - I’m looking forward not back 😊

[JimBHibees]

How could Budge have been in a position to sell?

How wouldn't she as she owned the lot

[DaveF]

HTC to be fully floodlight, new astro pitches for community use, and an Astro Dome like this.

https://trainingground.guru/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/bournemouth_dome.86ab998d9ca2534b02f43c593a157cbb. jpg


New home for the ladies team. New BTG @ER plus safe standing. Community offices in the FF stand and more cash for players.

to think people wanted to vote against this!!!

I was in Reading years ago and I think they had something like this close to their stadium. Would be great to have something along those lines.

That we could call our own - unlike the tramps.

[Scotty Leither]

But didn't that Jambo twat from the Gaurdian compare this to the Wallace Mercer takeover attempt?

He’s at this precise moment in time tearing the sleeves off of his musty beige cardigan in a fury, whilst simultaneously flogging himself with a copy of The Sunday Post.

[overdrive]

Anyone know the context of what Montgomery said about the women’s team not feeling welcome at HTC before he came in? I wouldn’t have thought much about it until he said “but I won’t go into the reasons why that was” which made it sound like the previous manager was a prick to them

[CapitalGreen]

I mean, it doesn't really look so bad for them. The Gordons ownership hasn't been that great so far.

I’m sure you would have loved if we’d got relegated like Hearts did considering how much of a hard-on you get for the 3 years we spent in the Championship.

[007]

Jambo fannies no doubt pretending to be delighted.

[Eyrie]

Looking forward to seeing the investment on and off the pitch.


PS: I must declare an interest at this point as I voted in favour.

[MWHIBBIES]

I’m sure you would have loved if we’d got relegated like Hearts did considering how much of a hard-on you get for the 3 years we spent in the Championship.

Pardon?

I didn't love our time in the championship, but only an idiot would deny we were signing better players then. And you know, we won a trophy.

We need much better from current ownership when it comes to to the playing side. This investment is good news, if they spend it well, which I'm not convinced will happen.

[Greencore]

Is this just 6 m or 3 m per season or a one off payment for hibs by the bk group

[joe breezy]

Pardon?

I didn't love our time in the championship, but only an idiot would deny we were signing better players then. And you know, we won a trophy.

We need much better from current ownership when it comes to to the playing side. This investment is good news, if they spend it well, which I'm not convinced will happen.

TBH the success of two clubs in Scotland is quite clear proof that money makes a difference in this league

[Jack]

You've been misinformed. :greengrin

My pie was perfectly formed 😆

[truehibernian]

Pardon?

I didn't love our time in the championship, but only an idiot would deny we were signing better players then. And you know, we won a trophy.

We need much better from current ownership when it comes to to the playing side. This investment is good news, if they spend it well, which I'm not convinced will happen.

Jimmy Jeggo, Christian Doidge, Elias Melkerson versus Maolida, Marcondes and Moriah Welsh ?

It’s already happening.

[CropleyWasGod]

Is this just 6 m or 3 m per season or a one off payment for hibs by the bk group


We will have £6m from them at some point, whether that's immediately or staged is not clear.

[Jones28]

https://i.ibb.co/B2nhXKg/Monty-Python-And-The-Holy-Grail-q-BBj-R6ru-subtitled-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/GQHZK3V)

😂😂😂

Tremendous

[Allant1981]

Could see Kit Gordon getting a bit emotional at times tonight, must be hard for her hearing her husband being mentioned loads and not having him there.

[MWHIBBIES]

Jimmy Jeggo, Christian Doidge, Elias Melkerson versus Maolida, Marcondes and Moriah Welsh ?

It’s already happening.

Doidge was a great player for Hibs. Strange to mention him.

We'll see how good Maolida and Marcondes are tomorrow. Problem with their signings is the season is already ****ed, with the big prize of 3rd being long gone.

[HoboHarry]

https://i.ibb.co/B2nhXKg/Monty-Python-And-The-Holy-Grail-q-BBj-R6ru-subtitled-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/GQHZK3V)
There'll be a few Jambo goons on here feeling like they have flesh wounds :greengrin

[.Sean.]

Is this just 6 m or 3 m per season or a one off payment for hibs by the bk group
You’d have thought an important point like that would have been clarified

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Jambo fannies no doubt pretending to be delighted.

Precisely how they are on kickback. It’s quite cute actually. They are bricking it.

One of them even saying they themselves have a bigger playing budget as they’ve completed all their capital projects. I think he’s forgetting they still have to get on the phone at bang on 8.30am to book a pitch before the under 15 girls hockey team.

[CapitalGreen]

Doidge was a great player for Hibs. Strange to mention him.

We'll see how good Maolida and Marcondes are tomorrow. Problem with their signings is the season is already ****ed, with the big prize of 3rd being long gone.

The big prize is for winning the Scottish Cup.

[JimBHibees]

Precisely how they are on kickback. It’s quite cute actually. They are bricking it.

One of them even saying they themselves have a bigger playing budget as they’ve completed all their capital projects. I think he’s forgetting they still have to get on the phone at bang on 8.30am to book a pitch before the under 15 girls hockey team.

Have they finished the stand yet?

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Have they finished the stand yet?

Probably not. They’ve still not announced their official capacity either, and we all know why. Even if you include the dining chairs they place in the dugout, it still holds less than the wee team’s stadium. And that hurts them. The poppy thieving chumps.

[truehibernian]

Jambo fannies no doubt pretending to be delighted.

I see I’ve made it onto Kickback 😂 I’m a hobo economist 👍

[joe breezy]

You’d have thought an important point like that would have been clarified

It’s an initial investment with the possibility of donations in the future
I would have thought if there was a commitment to 6 million a season they would have said so

[truehibernian]

Precisely how they are on kickback. It’s quite cute actually. They are bricking it.

One of them even saying they themselves have a bigger playing budget as they’ve completed all their capital projects. I think he’s forgetting they still have to get on the phone at bang on 8.30am to book a pitch before the under 15 girls hockey team.

They haven’t even completed their hotel 😂👍 only half of its finished. Nice false windows and mini bar though 👀

[gbhibby]

Probably not. They’ve still not announced their official capacity either, and we all know why. Even if you include the dining chairs they place in the dugout, it still holds less than the wee team’s stadium. And that hurts them. The poppy thieving chumps.
They will include the hotel guests in their stadium capacity

[JimBHibees]

I see I’ve made it onto Kickback 😂 I’m a hobo economist 👍

The ultimate in recognition :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

They will include the hotel guests in their stadium capacity

Your not wrong :greengrin

[Stairway 2 7]

Doidge was a great player for Hibs. Strange to mention him.

We'll see how good Maolida and Marcondes are tomorrow. Problem with their signings is the season is already ****ed, with the big prize of 3rd being long gone.

You've downplayed Maolida and Marcondes a few times but not after this weekend. It's clear from them and Moriah-Welsh we've got a higher quality in than our usual. We can't do anything about before the black Knight investment but they can vastly improve us from the summer. Not just the increased playing budget but the football resources available could be transformative.

[Libby Hibby]

We are minted.

**** the Hertz

[matty_f]

I’m gutted i appear to have missed out on a pie. This evening, I mean, if you saw me you’d know i haven’t missed many up to now.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Precisely how they are on kickback. It’s quite cute actually. They are bricking it.

One of them even saying they themselves have a bigger playing budget as they’ve completed all their capital projects. I think he’s forgetting they still have to get on the phone at bang on 8.30am to book a pitch before the under 15 girls hockey team.

:greengrin

[TrinityHFC]

It was an interesting evening and exciting times ahead.

I thought the questions about Rangers fans and pyro were never going to end though!

[truehibernian]

Doidge was a great player for Hibs. Strange to mention him.

We'll see how good Maolida and Marcondes are tomorrow. Problem with their signings is the season is already ****ed, with the big prize of 3rd being long gone.

Didn’t say Christian wasn’t - but he’s absolutely no where near the levels Maolida is MW - not even close.

[Lago]

I see I’ve made it onto Kickback 😂 I’m a hobo economist 👍
A term of endearment :agree:

[joe breezy]

Scepticism is always healthy but I think this will be transformational for Hibs and Scottish football. In a positive way from a Hibs point of view.
And for Scottish football.

[Bostonhibby]

I see I’ve made it onto Kickback [emoji23] I’m a hobo economist [emoji106]They know what they are talking about over there.

Remember when the estate agent/lawyer type inspired a yakback luminary to put the champagne on ice because they were going to get millions in compensation when they were relegated as a result of finishing the season in the relegation slot?[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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[TrinityHFC]

You’d have thought an important point like that would have been clarified

The £6m is for the shares so presumably that will be with us shortly.

Ben was non commital, as he can’t speak for the investors but Ian Gordon was nodding his head when the question of future donations was asked.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I’m gutted i appear to have missed out on a pie. This evening, I mean, if you saw me you’d know i haven’t missed many up to now.

I Appreciate the Twitter updates , thank you

[04Sauzee]

When can we start the summer transfer thread 🙂😁

[CropleyWasGod]

The £6m is for the shares so presumably that will be with us shortly.

Ben was non commital, as he can’t speak for the investors but Ian Gordon was nodding his head when the question of future donations was asked.

Missed that. Did you video it? :cb

[Scotty Leither]

I’m gutted i appear to have missed out on a pie. This evening, I mean, if you saw me you’d know i haven’t missed many up to now.

I’m sure a saw one peeking out the inside pocket in your jaiket as I passed you in the Albion Bar, Matty 🥧🥧🥧

[Danderhall Hibs]

I’m sure a saw one peeking out the inside pocket in your jaiket as I passed you in the Albion Bar, Matty 🥧🥧🥧

That would just be his pocket meat.

[HoboHarry]

When can we start the summer transfer thread 🙂😁
We need a wish list thread first. I'll start, VVD from Liverpool since Klopp is leaving.....





:greengrin

[Aldo]

Pardon?

I didn't love our time in the championship, but only an idiot would deny we were signing better players then. And you know, we won a trophy.

We need much better from current ownership when it comes to to the playing side. This investment is good news, if they spend it well, which I'm not convinced will happen.

Do you really have to bring negativity to what should be a positive evening/thread.

Try and look forward and embrace what is about take place. It might take a wee while but the players we brought in during the last window are surely an indication of the quality.

We cannot change the past but we sure as hell can mould our future.

[gbhibby]

https://youtu.be/vuxljLxapLU?si=tKGQvKgND5YTcORH

New song for team to walk out to


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[Garymcl]

Seriously excited already for next season bring it on :hibees

[JohnM1875]

Yassss!! Delighted with this news. Cannot wait til the summer window. Imagine the player we're going to attract with group stage European football after winning the Scottish Cup!

Had a quick look over the road and it's full of posts from them pretending to be happy it's been approved and only a matter of time til it all goes tits up blah, blah, blah...
https://i.imgflip.com/4tnk9r.jpg?a474408

[Helensburghhibs]

It was an interesting evening and exciting times ahead.

I thought the questions about Rangers fans and pyro were never going to end though!

To be fair it is obviously an issue to lots of people. Pyro doesn't bother me and neither does there prehistoric song book, I learned to ignore it long ago. What was the response from the board on the subject?

[Pedantic_Hibee]

I’m gutted i appear to have missed out on a pie. This evening, I mean, if you saw me you’d know i haven’t missed many up to now.

😂😂😂

[TrinityHFC]

To be fair it is obviously an issue to lots of people. Pyro doesn't bother me and neither does there prehistoric song book, I learned to ignore it long ago. What was the response from the board on the subject?

Ben and Gary O addressed it. They said there’s really nothing more they can do. The SPFL don’t care and the Old Firm don’t care. Ben is happy to make a public statement next time but doesn’t think it will achieve anything. He did say they were very close to cutting their allocation and that Ian Gordon was the one pushing that the most.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

They haven’t even completed their hotel 😂👍 only half of its finished. Nice false windows and mini bar though 👀

If you were a Hearts fan, surely you’d be demanding answers as to why Coffee Morning Ann is allowed to project manage all this whilst blasting the fans and James Anderson’s money in the process? Is there anything she hasn’t project managed that’s been wildly over budget and behind schedule? I’d be raging if I’d poured my wallet into that big plastic begging cash cow in their club store and then realised she’d *****ed it up a windowless wall.

[CropleyWasGod]

Ben and Gary O addressed it. They said there’s really nothing more they can do. The SPFL don’t care and the Old Firm don’t care. Ben is happy to make a public statement next time but doesn’t think it will achieve anything. He did say they were very close to cutting their allocation and that Ian Gordon was the one pushing that the most.

I thought he demonstrated a lack of understanding of the strict liability regime here (ie that there isn't one), by suggesting that the SPFL should be docking points.

[.Sean.]

Ben and Gary O addressed it. They said there’s really nothing more they can do. The SPFL don’t care and the Old Firm don’t care. Ben is happy to make a public statement next time but doesn’t think it will achieve anything. He did say they were very close to cutting their allocation and that Ian Gordon was the one pushing that the most.No wonder Ian Gordon is pushing for it after the way Rangers treated his old man. Hopefully comes to fruition

[Allant1981]

I thought he demonstrated a lack of understanding of the strict liability regime here (ie that there isn't one), by suggesting that the SPFL should be docking points.

Did he not say that would be his preference rather than a fine

[TrinityHFC]

I thought he demonstrated a lack of understanding of the strict liability regime here (ie that there isn't one), by suggesting that the SPFL should be docking points.

I’m sure he understands it, he just felt that nothing would ever change until points being docked was an option.

[CropleyWasGod]

Did he not say that would be his preference rather than a fine

Neither can happen, though, under the current regime. I think he should have been more explicit about that.

[.Sean.]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-billionaire-ron-gordon-bill-foley-bournemouth-investment-4535712

Interview with Kit Gordon

[Aldo]

Yassss!! Delighted with this news. Cannot wait til the summer window. Imagine the player we're going to attract with group stage European football after winning the Scottish Cup!

Had a quick look over the road and it's full of posts from them pretending to be happy it's been approved and only a matter of time til it all goes tits up blah, blah, blah...
https://i.imgflip.com/4tnk9r.jpg?a474408

We are cheating. Plain and simple. It’s just not sporting integrity either…..They don’t like it one bit.

[Bostonhibby]

We are cheating. Plain and simple. It’s just not sporting integrity either…..They don’t like it one bit.Sporting integrity is blasting through a fortune you don't have, but owing it to yourselves.

Then having to endure the utter humiliation of publishing your very own creditors list acknowledging the names of all the businesses and charities whose money you were actually using / stealing at the time.

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[007]

Precisely how they are on kickback. It’s quite cute actually. They are bricking it.

One of them even saying they themselves have a bigger playing budget as they’ve completed all their capital projects. I think he’s forgetting they still have to get on the phone at bang on 8.30am to book a pitch before the under 15 girls hockey team.

The more they slag it off the more it confirms they're concerned about it.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Sporting integrity is blasting through a fortune you don't have, but owing it to yourselves.

Then having to endure the utter humiliation of publishing your very own creditors list acknowledging the names of all the businesses and charities whose money you were actually using / stealing at the time.

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Stealing poppies. Thieving from the British Red Cross. Choring from your own community trust and then trying to make it look better by secretly charging them backdated rent you originally gave them for free just to make the overall figure look better. And they call us vermin…pah!

[Bostonhibby]

Stealing poppies. Thieving from the British Red Cross. Choring from your own community trust and then trying to make it look better by secretly charging them backdated rent you originally gave them for free just to make the overall figure look better. And they call us vermin…pah!Macraes Battalion Trust, deary me....

At least they owned up, no one else produced the creditors list. Their very own list of shame.

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[TrinityHFC]

I suspect Monty was having a wee go at LJ when mentioning that the women’s team were previously not welcome at HTC.

Interesting detail on the slide about the women’s team having access to an independent stadium.

[Lago]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-billionaire-ron-gordon-bill-foley-bournemouth-investment-4535712

Interview with Kit Gordon
Lovely interview

[Aldo]

Sporting integrity is blasting through a fortune you don't have, but owing it to yourselves.

Then having to endure the utter humiliation of publishing your very own creditors list acknowledging the names of all the businesses and charities whose money you were actually using / stealing at the time.

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I mentioned this to someone else and sporting integrity is very poignant when they knew they were going into administration but waited and knew Dundee were relegated before announcing it. In total denial saying everything is fine blah blah knowing it was indeed a lie.

[Bostonhibby]

I mentioned this to someone else and sporting integrity is very poignant when they knew they were going into administration but waited and knew Dundee were relegated before announcing it. In total denial saying everything is fine blah blah knowing it was indeed a lie.Self sufficient was the phrase at the time[emoji23][emoji23]

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[Aldo]

Self sufficient was the phrase at the time[emoji23][emoji23]

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That’s the phrase

[truehibernian]

Self sufficient was the phrase at the time[emoji23][emoji23]

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Sold out by Robinson, laundered by Romanov, propped up by Anderson - they don’t do irony over in Gorgie 👍

[Irish_Steve]

Well, I was excited at the news but reading Brokeback, it now appears we are on a path to eventual destruction.

I mean, they possibly couldn't have it wrong, could they.

Now, why's there no door at the end of these stairs.........

[Jones28]

Sold out by Robinson, laundered by Romanov, propped up by Anderson - they don’t do irony over in Gorgie 👍

This is the last word on the hypocrisy of our pink pals.

Where’s that ****ing cash cow they had for the new stand? The literal cash cow that had a wee poem on the side 😂

[Bostonhibby]

Well, I was excited at the news but reading Brokeback, it now appears we are on a path to eventual destruction.

I mean, they possibly couldn't have it wrong, could they.

Now, why's there no door at the end of these stairs.........To be fair they do know what being put into administration in the face of enormous debts to their creditors looks like, maybe they're trying to help us?

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[Bakerman]

Lovely interview

It was. What a lovely person. Showed how committed the Gordon family are at carrying on Ron's passion for the club. Really enjoyed reading the piece.

[TrinityHFC]

It was. What a lovely person. Showed how committed the Gordon family are at carrying on Ron's passion for the club. Really enjoyed reading the piece.

Nice of Ted Brack to say a few words in support of the Gordons during the meeting too. Kit got quite emotional with it.

[Not In The Know]

Have they finished the stand yet?


Forgot to order the windows for the hotel... At the architects briefing :faf:

[WeeRussell]

We are cheating. Plain and simple. It’s just not sporting integrity either…..They don’t like it one bit.

Ron wanted to invest in hearts but was told to bolt, and now they’re all really relieved about that because of the incoming large investment of money that is going to be the end of Hibs, just cos.

Something like that.

[04Sauzee]

Well, I was excited at the news but reading Brokeback, it now appears we are on a path to eventual destruction.

I mean, they possibly couldn't have it wrong, could they.

Now, why's there no door at the end of these stairs.........

Tick tock

[Bakerman]

Nice of Ted Brack to say a few words in support of the Gordons during the meeting too. Kit got quite emotional with it.

I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing. That was indeed a very nice touch from Ted Brack. Losing your loved one is devastating. Tom Farmer got it spot on, handing over the reigns to the Gordon family. Good folk.

[JimBHibees]

Sold out by Robinson, laundered by Romanov, propped up by Anderson - they don’t do irony over in Gorgie 👍

Spot on

[Hibeesdaft16]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-billionaire-ron-gordon-bill-foley-bournemouth-investment-4535712

Interview with Kit Gordon


Thanks for sharing, I feel a lot more assured with that. Our club is going in the right direction.

[truehibernian]

Did I just hear fat Brian say HSL refused to vote or abstained tonight ? Was there any confirmation from HSL tonight on here ?

[Bakerman]

They know what they are talking about over there.

Remember when the estate agent/lawyer type inspired a yakback luminary to put the champagne on ice because they were going to get millions in compensation when they were relegated as a result of finishing the season in the relegation slot?[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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That was literally pure gold. There was a guy on there, can't remember if it was kiwidoug, but he had the Murrayfield Building Company, and had them hanging on his every word. That they would be saved. They were in absolute meltdown, and it was marvellous. As you rightly say, they had the estate agent Lesley Deans on messaging them that it would turn out allright, and not to worry. It was memorable.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

That was literally pure gold. There was a guy on there, can't remember if it was kiwidoug, but he had the Murrayfield Building Company, and had them hanging on his every word. That they would be saved. They were in absolute meltdown, and it was marvellous. As you rightly say, they had the estate agent Lesley Deans on messaging them that it would turn out allright, and not to worry. It was memorable.

Were they not expecting about £8m or something and ended up getting about 70k? They were never good with finances over there to be honest.

[Aldo]

Ron wanted to invest in hearts but was told to bolt, and now they’re all really relieved about that because of the incoming large investment of money that is going to be the end of Hibs, just cos.

Something like that.

By all accounts he did.

Yeah who would want investment to upgrade your own training facilities, increase hospitality and other infrastructure and still have the capability of expanding capacity as well as increased playing budget.

Tick tock and all that

[Bostonhibby]

That was literally pure gold. There was a guy on there, can't remember if it was kiwidoug, but he had the Murrayfield Building Company, and had them hanging on his every word. That they would be saved. They were in absolute meltdown, and it was marvellous. As you rightly say, they had the estate agent Lesley Deans on messaging them that it would turn out allright, and not to worry. It was memorable.Kiwidug, Gasman (?) and a couple of other legal and financial gurus as I recall, was like taking advice from your plumber when you had toothache. Great entertainment.

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[truehibernian]

That was literally pure gold. There was a guy on there, can't remember if it was kiwidoug, but he had the Murrayfield Building Company, and had them hanging on his every word. That they would be saved. They were in absolute meltdown, and it was marvellous. As you rightly say, they had the estate agent Lesley Deans on messaging them that it would turn out allright, and not to worry. It was memorable.

Don’t forget Dazajambo 👍 Charlie Adam signing, Darren Fletcher, and a £10 million pound player in the lad that tripped over the ball at Ross County 😂 then there’s that lad Bongo who plays football manager and has a papier-mâché figure of Robbie as a shrine 😂

[weecounty hibby]

Sold out by Robinson, laundered by Romanov, propped up by Anderson - they don’t do irony over in Gorgie 👍

Didn't they also get 20m from Scottish Media Group when Robinson was in charge? Can't remember the details of that but I think they made a James Hunt of that as well

[Bakerman]

Were they not expecting about £8m or something and ended up getting about 70k? They were never good with finances over there to be honest.

That's right. There was comfort blanket sums of 8 million mentioned. It was easily the best ever comedy gold on there at that time. I remember it with great fondness. The best one was I think it was the Sunday night, before it was confirmed, the murrayfield building company guy told them all, that he had the champagne on ice, as he was in the know, that it wouldn't happen. He even had me convinced :greengrin

[Pagan Hibernia]

That was literally pure gold. There was a guy on there, can't remember if it was kiwidoug, but he had the Murrayfield Building Company, and had them hanging on his every word. That they would be saved. They were in absolute meltdown, and it was marvellous. As you rightly say, they had the estate agent Lesley Deans on messaging them that it would turn out allright, and not to worry. It was memorable.

Probably was. Kiwi's a bit famous for his bizarre and mostly incorrect predictions

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Didn't they also get 20m from Scottish Media Group when Robinson was in charge? Can't remember the details of that but I think they made a James Hunt of that as well

£4m. They signed Gordan Petric, Fitzroy Simpson and two other carthorses.

[IngolstadtHarry]

After reading the first few posts at the beginning of this thread I couldn't stomach any more of the drivel. How much money will we get? Are there pies? Will there be a walkway to hospitality? Some nonsense about the training centre and condemnation of HSL for daring to take a contrary position.
In contrast to the enemies of Lance Corporal Jones, it seems that a rather large number of Hibs fans 'do like it up 'em'.
A few million quid will have them lining up to be led by the nose, but when the money is gone the club will be in a much worse position.
German fans of every club in the league have just spent an entire season united in sabotaging matches, and causing uproar, until the football authorities back-tracked on their plans to bring in the billionaires.

[Bakerman]

Don’t forget Dazajambo 👍 Charlie Adam signing, Darren Fletcher, and a £10 million pound player in the lad that tripped over the ball at Ross County 😂 then there’s that lad Bongo who plays football manager and has a papier-mâché figure of Robbie as a shrine 😂

:greengrin

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Don’t forget Dazajambo 👍 Charlie Adam signing, Darren Fletcher, and a £10 million pound player in the lad that tripped over the ball at Ross County 😂 then there’s that lad Bongo who plays football manager and has a papier-mâché figure of Robbie as a shrine 😂

Aaaahhh Robbie Neilson, a man who brushed his hair with a smoked sausage.

[Aldo]

Didn't they also get 20m from Scottish Media Group when Robinson was in charge? Can't remember the details of that but I think they made a James Hunt of that as well

I think it was about 8 million for a stake in club. Might be wrong though.

They wasted that on the likes of Fitzroy Simpson, Petric and many other over rated players

[HoboHarry]

Kiwidug, Gasman (?) and a couple of other legal and financial gurus as I recall, was like taking advice from your plumber when you had toothache. Great entertainment.

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The Prof and Totty were my favourites. Caught them out constantly because they couldnt keep their lies straight. Totty especially, he apparently had run several multi million pound companies lol

[Bostonhibby]

The Prof and Totty were my favourites. Caught them out constantly because they couldnt keep their lies straight lol. Totty especially, he apparently had run multiple million pound companiesAye but it was pounds of mince he was talking about.

Remember the names well, Walter Mitty's of Gorgie.

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[weecounty hibby]

£4m. They signed Gordan Petric, Fitzroy Simpson and two other carthorses.
Good memory!

[Irish_Steve]

Kiwidug, Gasman (?) and a couple of other legal and financial gurus as I recall, was like taking advice from your plumber when you had toothache. Great entertainment.

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Saughton Jambo was the guy supplying Deans with all the (mis)information. He was telling the Fartz to put their money on the vote going in their favour.

IIRC, only two teams voted for Hearts to stay up and one of them was the maroon balloons!

[Bakerman]

Saughton Jambo was the guy supplying Deans with all the (mis)information. He was telling the Fartz to put their money on the vote going in their favour.

IIRC, only two teams voted for Hearts to stay up and one of them was the maroon balloons!

That's him. That was the one. :greengrin

[tamig]

Pardon?

I didn't love our time in the championship, but only an idiot would deny we were signing better players then. And you know, we won a trophy.

We need much better from current ownership when it comes to to the playing side. This investment is good news, if they spend it well, which I'm not convinced will happen.

ffs man. This is a new chapter. Can you not just embrace the change for once? On a night like this its tiresome fare :rolleyes:

[TrinityHFC]

Aye, but I wouldn't have put that up on my list of football related questions.

We had Monty, Brian M and Ian G on stage for football questions and it took about half an hour for anyone to ask them anything!

[tamig]

Do you really have to bring negativity to what should be a positive evening/thread.

Try and look forward and embrace what is about take place. It might take a wee while but the players we brought in during the last window are surely an indication of the quality.

We cannot change the past but we sure as hell can mould our future.

They've proved nothing yet though as they haven't faced the mighty hertz. I really don't know why some folk bother tbh.

[Hibbyradge]

That would just be his pocket meat.

:thumbsup:

Fresh from Slaughters.

[WhileTheChief..]

Sold out by Robinson, laundered by Romanov, propped up by Anderson - they don’t do irony over in Gorgie 👍

It goes further back. M**cer.

Anyway, we've finally got things to look forward to. They've had the extra cash for years and done hee-haw with it.

It's our turn.

[truehibernian]

We’re built on a “house of straw” according to some wise punter of Kickbsck 😂😂😂 sooooooo….. we own our club, tonight wiped out debt, own our own training centre which is to be improved, and have been invested in by a billionaire group 😂 I adore straw 👍

[Pedantic_Hibee]

We’re built on a “house of straw” according to some wise punter of Kickbsck 😂😂😂 sooooooo….. we own our club, tonight wiped out debt, own our own training centre which is to be improved, and have been invested in by a billionaire group 😂 I adore straw 👍

They’re panicking. And it oozes out of every post on their thread. Some of them are delighted by it. Weirdos.

[Bakerman]

It goes further back. M**cer.

Anyway, we've finally got things to look forward to. They've had the extra cash for years and done hee-haw with it.

It's our turn.

:aok:

And about time too. Seriously wealthy backers, and good folk in charge. In good shape indeed.

[truehibernian]

They’re panicking. And it oozes out of every post on their thread. Some of them are delighted by it. Weirdos.

I await the “should we ask Anderson for more money” threads 👍 the money that’s won them hee haw and cant re-sign their top striker 👍

[SteveHFC]

“I can’t believe they voted this through, death warrant signed.”

:faf:

[Pagan Hibernia]

They’re panicking. And it oozes out of every post on their thread. Some of them are delighted by it. Weirdos.

Don't believe that for a second. They think if they say it often enough they'll believe it.

[truehibernian]

“I can’t believe they voted this through, death warrant signed.”

:faf:

Get those face paints and stuffed owls out next season Steve - we’ll need ‘em now 😂👍

[Jones28]

Trinity if you’re reading this are you aware you’re actually Ben Kensell?

[McD]

Aaaahhh Robbie Neilson, a man who brushed his hair with a smoked sausage.



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The mrs is now annoyed at me waking her up through laughing at this :greengrin

[McD]

After reading the first few posts at the beginning of this thread I couldn't stomach any more of the drivel. How much money will we get? Are there pies? Will there be a walkway to hospitality? Some nonsense about the training centre and condemnation of HSL for daring to take a contrary position.
In contrast to the enemies of Lance Corporal Jones, it seems that a rather large number of Hibs fans 'do like it up 'em'.
A few million quid will have them lining up to be led by the nose, but when the money is gone the club will be in a much worse position.
German fans of every club in the league have just spent an entire season united in sabotaging matches, and causing uproar, until the football authorities back-tracked on their plans to bring in the billionaires.


Can just imagine your trauma, however did you manage to soldier on :rolleyes:

[Falkirk Hibby]

:faf:

The mrs is now annoyed at me waking her up through laughing at this :greengrin

Same for me (My wife, not your's 😁).

[CraigHibee]

“I can’t believe they voted this through, death warrant signed.”

:faf:

They are hilarious 😂 if anything they give us a good laugh

[TrinityHFC]

Trinity if you’re reading this are you aware you’re actually Ben Kensell?

Wait, what?

I think he spoke pretty well tonight but he didn’t answer the questions about future capital calls or the dilution of HSL and others very well. The lawyer on stage bailed him out with both.

He got a little defensive on the dilution point asking if the guy posing the question had any better ideas on how to get millions of pounds out of the current shareholders. He could have positioned that he understood the position and valued them and other Hibs fans who held shares.