Boycott of the home game v Dundee United on November 3rd?

[He's here!]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.

[bayhibs]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.
OK. So we're now organising boycotts of games based on results that haven't happened. If we draw with Hearts and beat Ross County for example do we still not turn up for this game? On another note, what is a 'slapstick defeat'?

[flash]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.

No thanks. I will attend and, if necessary, make my feelings known in the stadium.

[Carheenlea]

I would argue it puts more pressure on them if fans turned out in bigger numbers than might be expected for a game such as this if things go from bad to worse.

A full stadium expressing their displeasure if results don’t improve has more punch behind it than empty seats.

[JimBHibees]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.

Nah

[IberianHibernian]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.Hope you have an enjoyable day away from ER while Hibs supporters look forward to supporting the team in the stands or on TV ( overseas fans ) as always .

[GreenCastle]

It would probably make sense for fans to march together from Tamsons Bar up St Clair Street to outside the main stand before the game to show frustration then go to the game. At least then fans can show unity and protest peacefully.

It does feel like something needs to happen as fans are being taken for mugs.

[SHODAN]

I would argue it puts more pressure on them if fans turned out in bigger numbers than might be expected for a game such as this if things go from bad to worse.

A full stadium expressing their displeasure if results don’t improve has more punch behind it than empty seats.

Agree. I'm pretty sure this is what finally convinced Mike Ashley to put Newcastle up for sale.

[Phil MaGlass]

or fans could go to the game and stay in the concourse until 5 past 3. Stadium is empty but full.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

No thanks. I will attend and, if necessary, make my feelings known in the stadium.

exactly - HH have you made your feelings known to the club and what steps you expect them to take? Have they failed to respond/acknowlege say what they are doing?

otherwise does in not appear like a mass teenage strop?

be clear in demands, purpose and expected outcomes

[Trinity Hibee]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.

To be fair everyone one is talking about how we let the board know we are not happy and this is one of the options. It’s either this or protest by standing outside the west stand for hours. The board will only pay attention when their pockets are hit as it’s the only thing they care about

[Hiber-nation]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.

You can stick your boycott. I'd rather support the team.

[GreenCastle]

or fans could go to the game and stay in the concourse until 5 past 3. Stadium is empty but full.

Probably more impact if strength in numbers rather than fans in 3 different stands in an area no one can see.

Togetherness before each home game is better than emotional rants after the game.

[DIXIHIBS]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.

You appreciate that our manager needs our support then suggest a boycott. How about going along and support YOUR team when they need ot most. It's what supporters do.

[we are hibs]

Some of the posts above. Christ. The Gordons love folk like you

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[DIXIHIBS]

Some of the posts above. Christ. The Gordons love folk like you

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Folk like who?....fans who stick with their team?

[DIXIHIBS]

Some of the posts above. Christ. The Gordons love folk like you

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Ps look at you're username...we are Hibs...sometimes as long as we're winning.

[we are hibs]

Folk like who?....fans who stick with their team?It's nothing to do with the team FFS. It's to do with the incompetent idiots running the club. It's really not difficult. We've been a joke of a club for four years yet there are still folk on here blinkered

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[DIXIHIBS]

It's nothing to do with the team FFS. It's to do with the incompetent idiots running the club. It's really not difficult. We've been a joke of a club for four years yet there are still folk on here blinkered

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Who's blinkered? You think folk who don't believe in a 'boycott' can't see that the club isn't in a bad way at the moment? You might not agree but some prefer to get behind the team to try and help. Changing the owners etc is another matter but turning your back on the team is not the way to do it imho.

[SHODAN]

A boycott is a last ditch stand against an owner who is clearly an antagonist, i.e. Oyston at Blackpool.

We're not there yet.

[Pretty Boy]

A boycott is a last ditch stand against an owner who is clearly an antagonist, i.e. Oyston at Blackpool.

We're not there yet.

Agreed.

I'm all for people making their feelings known but the ownership and leadership at Hibs is laughably incompetent rather than deliberately nefarious.

A boycott or walkout is a last resort. It took Celtic fans years to get to the point of doing the latter in the early 90s when they were on the brink and as ***** as it is for us right now we are nowhere close to that point yet.

Whether people like it or not we are in a relegation battle. There is a lot of football to be played and the support of the fans is going to be crucial. There are plenty options to make our feelings clear (albeit the ownership and CEO must already be aware, they can't be that deluded) that stops short of the nuclear option.

[JimBHibees]

Folk like who?....fans who stick with their team?

Yes we can’t have that supporting nonsense 😄

[flash]

Some of the posts above. Christ. The Gordons love folk like you

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And folk like us love Hibs.

[Northernhibee]

And folk like us love Hibs.

Don’t we all on here?

[He's here!]

Agreed.

I'm all for people making their feelings known but the ownership and leadership at Hibs is laughably incompetent rather than deliberately nefarious.

A boycott or walkout is a last resort. It took Celtic fans years to get to the point of doing the latter in the early 90s when they were on the brink and as ***** as it is for us right now we are nowhere close to that point yet.

Whether people like it or not we are in a relegation battle. There is a lot of football to be played and the support of the fans is going to be crucial. There are plenty options to make our feelings clear (albeit the ownership and CEO must already be aware, they can't be that deluded) that stops short of the nuclear option.

When would you say we would be close to that point? Being, as you say, in a relegation battle strikes me as a pretty solid basis for protest.

I agree that the ownership is 'laughably incompetent rather than deliberately nefarious' (although I'm not so sure about the 'laughable' bit!), but that doesn't somehow dilute their disastrous impact on the club. Since they first started to make their presence felt (by sacking Jack Ross) they've shown themselves to be hopeless custodians who are only going to make things worse than they already are. I'd suggest that anything which might put pressure on them to sell up is worth exploring. Continuing to 'support the team' in the hope that things will somehow improve doesn't seem likely to hasten their decision to move on.

[Pretty Boy]

When would you say we would be close to that point? Being, as you say, in a relegation battle, strikes me as a pretty solid basis for protest.

I agree that the ownership is 'laughably incompetent rather than deliberately nefarious' (although I'm not so sure about the 'laughable' bit!), but that doesn't somehow dilute their disastrous impact on the club. Since they first started to make their presence felt (by sacking Jack Ross) they've shown themselves to be hopeless custodians who are only going to make things worse than they already are. I'd suggest that anything which might put pressure on them to sell up is worth exploring. Continuing to 'support the team' in the hope that things will somehow improve doesn't seem likely to hasten their decision to move on.

Celtic were days away from going out of business when they started walkouts.

As bad as it is we aren't there. I don't deny contemplating another relegation battle is ****ing embarrassing for Hibs but in such times we need to back the team on match days rather than walking away.

There will be a natural boycott of sorts anyway. Fans will start to drift away if this run of form and performances continues. I'd argue that's more impactful than an organised boycott anyway.

[we are hibs]

And folk like us love Hibs.Good one.

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[Carheenlea]

Nobody needs an excuse to decide not to go to any particular games, but a “boycott” in some kind of protest is a handy one to use to justify a decision to give a game a miss that may not be fancied.

[Ozyhibby]

We won’t need to organise a boycott, crowds will naturally start to fall soon anyway.


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[flash]

Nobody needs an excuse to decide not to go to any particular games, but a “boycott” in some kind of protest is a handy one to use to justify a decision to give a game a miss that may not be fancied.

Aye it's pretty obvious to me that the OP has hand picked a game they weren't going to anyway.

[Kato]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.Grow up.

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[SON OF PADDY]

There's a lot of talk from fans on here about the most effective way to show Hibs just how sick to the back teeth we are about the shambolic state of the club.

Defeat against Hearts (highly likely) will only intensify the furore, so would it make sense to get something concrete in the diary rather than have all it all potentially kick off again next Sunday with no firm ideas in place?

I know it's a lot to ask of season ticket holders who've invested a lot of money in the club this season, but giving the home game v United on November 3rd a miss might just show the owners what they'll be missing next season if the current malaise simply rolls on. For fans like myself and my daughter, who attend as many home games as we can, it would definitely be one we'd be prepared to miss.

I appreciate that our young manager needs support and that depriving the club of funds isn't necessarily a good idea, but for far too long now Hibs appear to have taken the fans turning up in impressive numbers for granted and there's a sense of us throwing good money after bad. Today's slapstick defeat had the feel of a line being drawn in the sand.

Behave yersel!
I'll be there with my lad's, supporting our team.

[Lancs Harp]

A boycott is a last ditch stand against an owner who is clearly an antagonist, i.e. Oyston at Blackpool.

We're not there yet.

Agreed as a Blackpool lad.

[He's here!]

Celtic were days away from going out of business when they started walkouts.

As bad as it is we aren't there. I don't deny contemplating another relegation battle is ****ing embarrassing for Hibs but in such times we need to back the team on match days rather than walking away.

There will be a natural boycott of sorts anyway. Fans will start to drift away if this run of form and performances continues. I'd argue that's more impactful than an organised boycott anyway.

There's no suggestion we're going out of business (although our most recent accounts didn't make great reading), but relegation would hit us extremely hard and under the current regime I wouldn't bet on us coming straight back up.

The Gordons aren't just in the door. They took over what, five or six years ago? More than enough time to show their competence, or lack of it. They're clearly hugely ill-suited to running a football club and remind me of what the Glazers were like at Man Utd.

The question being asked on numerous threads after yesterday's debacle was what the fans are going to do about this mess? Keeping our powder dry until things get much worse doesn't seem like an impactful strategy.

[He's here!]

We won’t need to organise a boycott, crowds will naturally start to fall soon anyway.


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True. There must come a point when the hope and goodwill built up by the Scottish Cup win finally ebbs away completely.

[He's here!]

Aye it's pretty obvious to me that the OP has hand picked a game they weren't going to anyway.

On the contrary it's very much a game we'd have gone to. The only ones we always give a miss are those against Celtic and Rangers. Otherwise it's as many home games (men's and women's) as we can get to/afford.

As I said, I get that staying away is a bigger deal for those who've shelled out for season tickets than for the likes of us walk-ups.

[Phil MaGlass]

Probably more impact if strength in numbers rather than fans in 3 different stands in an area no one can see.

Togetherness before each home game is better than emotional rants after the game.

Its about showing the club what an empty stadium will look like with no fans coming to watch this pi5h. You can't fail to notice the stadium empty.

[bod]

Chuck tennis baws oan the pitch straight after kick off every game till you get your way