HSL meeting with Hibs Board this Thursday

[Bostonhibby]

They have talked themselves into believing that - if the Anderson £5m pa disappeared - that Hearts would just "cut their cloth accordingly".

Conveniently, they ignore that Hearts have never "cut their cloth" in my living memory - which has led to bampot owners, overspending, and ultimately administration.Self sufficient?

Like they were in the decades before he came along[emoji23]

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[Docker]

Any questions which are collated will be assessed over their relevance and appropriateness - as I’m sure most people would expect.

We receive emails regularly from members and fans about a range of topics related to the club.

‘Why is X being paid Y?’ or when is ‘X going to be sacked’ would obviously not be taken to a meeting between a minority shareholder and the club.

We also do not expect the club to share any commercially or legally sensitive information with us to then be relayed to members.

What level of regular ongoing interaction, communication and alignment discussions does HSL have with Board Members generally………and specifically with Leslie Robb?

[stalbanshibby]

What level of regular ongoing interaction, communication and alignment discussions does HSL have with Board Members generally………and specifically with Leslie Robb?

Good question. If HSL pitches itself as 'the voice of the support', what do they actually do and where can we find out? Can't see much on their website.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Good question. If HSL pitches itself as 'the voice of the support', what do they actually do and where can we find out? Can't see much on their website.

They can pitch themselves as that if they want but, what will they be able to achieve? 🤔

[Docker]

They can pitch themselves as that if they want but, what will they be able to achieve? 🤔

Assuming Leslie Robb is also a supporters voice, the combined share ownership starts to be moderately important, so I would have thought some level of ongoing communication would be useful……particularly to HSL.
Going forward, for example, if the Black Knight Group want to take things in a different direction to the Gordon’s, Leslie Robb plus HSL would be big players in what happens.
Although badly diluted in importance, HSL can still be influential going forward.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Assuming Leslie Robb is also a supporters voice, the combined share ownership starts to be moderately important, so I would have thought some level of ongoing communication would be useful……particularly to HSL.
Going forward, for example, if the Black Knight Group want to take things in a different direction to the Gordon’s, Leslie Robb plus HSL would be big players in what happens.
Although badly diluted in importance, HSL can still be influential going forward.

Aye, I was meaning that they would be unable to achieve anything off their own back.

[Daniel 1875]

What level of regular ongoing interaction, communication and alignment discussions does HSL have with Board Members generally………and specifically with Leslie Robb?

Since Ron’s passing the vast majority of communication with the club is with and via Ben Kensell.

[Just_Jimmy]

Because we’re ****.

If this team was winning, you wouldn’t care about what was going on with the Gordon’s or Ben Kensell etc.There's obviously an element of truth to that but I think it's disingenuous to suggest that purely by winning games it would be easy to paper over how utterly shambolic the club is.

I don't doubt it would help and I'd like to find out.

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[CentreLine]

They can pitch themselves as that if they want but, what will they be able to achieve? 🤔

I suppose that depends on what value or credence the club ownership and board place on the fanbase. Something has to change and having a representative body that has a significant and increasing fan membership must surely allow that fanbase voice to be heard loud and clear. If our support does not get behind that opportunity now then I cannot think of any circumstances where the support will unite and nothing changes.

[CentreLine]

Assuming Leslie Robb is also a supporters voice, the combined share ownership starts to be moderately important, so I would have thought some level of ongoing communication would be useful……particularly to HSL.
Going forward, for example, if the Black Knight Group want to take things in a different direction to the Gordon’s, Leslie Robb plus HSL would be big players in what happens.
Although badly diluted in importance, HSL can still be influential going forward.

I imagine Leslie Robb is nobody’s yes man but it is worth noting that he has previously thrown his weight, not to mention his finance, behind the club ownership and the club. He was the Mr 10% at the time of the last EGM that ensured the Black Knight involvement seamlessly passed the vote required. I don’t imagine that is changing any time soon.

[Joe6-2]

They have talked themselves into believing that - if the Anderson £5m pa disappeared - that Hearts would just "cut their cloth accordingly".

Conveniently, they ignore that Hearts have never "cut their cloth" in my living memory - which has led to bampot owners, overspending, and ultimately administration.

You missed out thieving

[stalbanshibby]

I suppose that depends on what value or credence the club ownership and board place on the fanbase. Something has to change and having a representative body that has a significant and increasing fan membership must surely allow that fanbase voice to be heard loud and clear. If our support does not get behind that opportunity now then I cannot think of any circumstances where the support will unite and nothing changes.

I'm taking the view from your posts that you're quite heavily involved in HSL?? I'm not disagreeing with you, but it seems, from what I read that the club ownership and Board, maybe Ben aside, are pretty dismissive of HSL. I went on the HSL website and from what I could see there are precious little updates or posts about any meetings HSL have had with the Board, that I could find. So. As someone who's not been involved with HSL up to now, what is the incentive for me (say) to get more involved?? What do you do? How often do you meet with the Board? How are you treated? What do you talk to them about?? Sell it to me!!

[CentreLine]

I'm taking the view from your posts that you're quite heavily involved in HSL?? I'm not disagreeing with you, but it seems, from what I read that the club ownership and Board, maybe Ben aside, are pretty dismissive of HSL. I went on the HSL website and from what I could see there are precious little updates or posts about any meetings HSL have had with the Board, that I could find. So. As someone who's not been involved with HSL up to now, what is the incentive for me (say) to get more involved?? What do you do? How often do you meet with the Board? How are you treated? What do you talk to them about?? Sell it to me!!

I am absolutely not involved wit HSL, other than being a member. The only meeting I’ve ever attended was the one held before the last club EGM to discuss the stance the HSL detectors should take on behalf of the membership.
However, with rumbling of discontent and talk of protest, it occurs to me that people are missing their only realistic chance of their views being heard if they don’t join HSL.
I do agree that it feels very much like the Hibs board have done everything they can to marginalise HSL since the arrival of the late Ron Gordon. Clearly Ben Kinsell has engaged with HSL at times since that AGM and I’ve no doubt will continue to do so.

Sell it to you? The primary reason for HSL wax and remains to obtain sufficient shares to have a seat in the board. In extreme circumstances, to be able to use their voting power (25% or more shares) to be able to I intervene if there was a tangible threat to the club.
With the agreement of members, HSL have made substantial donations to the club and continue to do so in sponsoring and purchase of a table of ten in the Pioneers Lounge. The directors remove themselves from being able to apply but every other member can enter a draw to enjoy a seat at thT table, with a “plus one” at every home league game. I have been lucky enough to win a set once. The directors are all volunteers and give up their time, on our behalf, for no reward, benefit or gratuity.
The items passed at the last club EGM certainly diluted the immediate chances of that influence being realised but HSL is alive and kicking and its principals remain the same.

If you want to know more or seek clarity on anything then contact the poster Daniel who is a contributor to this forum and is HSL secretary.

What would we give for a Kenny McLean or a Tom
o’Malley right now.

[stalbanshibby]

I am absolutely not involved wit HSL, other than being a member. The only meeting I’ve ever attended was the one held before the last club EGM to discuss the stance the HSL detectors should take on behalf of the membership.
However, with rumbling of discontent and talk of protest, it occurs to me that people are missing their must realistic chance of their views being heard if they don’t join HSL.

Ah Ok. Thanks. No offence intended. HSL seem very quiet. I'd have thought this was an ideal time for them to recruit. Where are they??

[CentreLine]

Ah Ok. Thanks. No offence intended. HSL seem very quiet. I'd have thought this was an ideal time for them to recruit. Where are they??

No offence taken, I enjoy sincere debate. See the edit I made to my post. It may help.

[stalbanshibby]

No offence taken, I enjoy sincere debate. See the edit I made to my post. It may help.

Thanks chap. Daniel - yeah - I've made contact with him. I suspected that they're all volunteers too. Looks like my share transfer to them may be a test case. I'll look out for some sort of communication from them in the not too distant future appealing for supporters to get behind them.

[jacomo]

Since footballing returning from COVID we’ve had five managers, two DOF (or similar positions), two reviews, an endless supply of players come and go, and less and less success to go with it. This has all cost a lot of money.

Why have we gotten worse consistently despite all the nice words and action being taken?


Because some bad decisions were made and our club owner / exec chairman died, and the people who followed him made more bad decisions.

There is an impression that the select few at the top are getting paid very well and most of the rest of the staff are not / been treated poorly.

[Docker]

I imagine Leslie Robb is nobody’s yes man but it is worth noting that he has previously thrown his weight, not to mention his finance, behind the club ownership and the club. He was the Mr 10% at the time of the last EGM that ensured the Black Knight involvement seamlessly passed the vote required. I don’t imagine that is changing any time soon.

He was indeed Mr 10% and was/is aligned to the current majority share owners but given his background, I would imagine there were/are many opportunities for his personal investments with a higher probability of greater return on investment.
The only reason to have invested at the level he has is because he is a Hibs fan.
He must believe the current business strategy, including Black Knight involvement, is a viable route to success and is currently supportive. Equally, as a Hibs fan, if he believed something bad was about to happen, I imagine he would withdraw his support.
I think his priorities and HSL priorities are actually quite similar.

[Onion]

He was indeed Mr 10% and was/is aligned to the current majority share owners but given his background, I would imagine there were/are many opportunities for his personal investments with a higher probability of greater return on investment.
The only reason to have invested at the level he has is because he is a Hibs fan.
He must believe the current business strategy, including Black Knight involvement, is a viable route to success and is currently supportive. Equally, as a Hibs fan, if he believed something bad was about to happen, I imagine he would withdraw his support.
I think his priorities and HSL priorities are actually quite similar.

Agreed, there are literally thousands of better opportunities to make money with much less risk than having a minority holding in Hibs. Loyaly is to Hibs, not to Ian Gordon.

[DavieRoy]

He was indeed Mr 10% and was/is aligned to the current majority share owners but given his background, I would imagine there were/are many opportunities for his personal investments with a higher probability of greater return on investment.
The only reason to have invested at the level he has is because he is a Hibs fan.
He must believe the current business strategy, including Black Knight involvement, is a viable route to success and is currently supportive. Equally, as a Hibs fan, if he believed something bad was about to happen, I imagine he would withdraw his support.
I think his priorities and HSL priorities are actually quite similar.

It is also a matter of public record that he, like other board members of the football clubs are also directors in a company called Hibernian Property, not a club company but a private company. I imagine he does want Hibernian to succeed, he is a fan apparently but I would think his loyalty and business loyalty will be to the board and would not go out his way for HSL or other fans ahead of his business interests, which is entirely his choice and right but we can guess who he backs.

[SHODAN]

When is the rearranged meeting?

[DarlingtonHibee]

When is the rearranged meeting?

When it's announced 🙂

[oneone73]

When it's announced 🙂

Doesn't give much time to attend.

[DarlingtonHibee]

I would imagine attendees will receive plenty of notice

[Hibs07p]

[QUOTE=DarlingtonHibee;7820507]I would imagine attendees will receive plenty of notice[/Dear members & supporters,

Four Hibernian Supporters directors met with Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to pass on the views and concerns recently shared with us by our members.

Ben has committed to increased and ongoing dialogue and we remain committed to doing all we can to support the improved fortunes of the club in the short, medium and long term.

You can read a summary of the meeting by clicking below, and you can continue to share your thoughts with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you, as ever, for your support.

We can confirm four Hibernian Supporters directors met with club CEO Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to discuss a range of topics raised by our members in recent weeks.

During the meeting we discussed a number of club matters, including board’s recent statement, the apparent disconnect between supporters and the club and the ongoing relationship with Bill Foley and Black Knight Football.

We also passed on many of the concerns shared with us in recent weeks by our members, and we thank everyone once again for taking the time to get in touch with us.

As significant shareholders, we are committed to doing all we can to support the fortunes of the club on and off the pitch. Many of our members believe there is currently a gap between the support base and the decision makers at the club, and we have reaffirmed our commitment to bridge that gap in any way we can.

Ben has agreed to look at ways in which shareholders, supporters’ groups, fans and other recognised bodies associated with Hibernian FC can work more closely together in order to drive the club forward in a positive way – and we have outlined our commitment and readiness to support with this.

While naturally there are a number of matters which cannot be discussed due to confidentiality, we remain positive that improved ongoing dialogue between supporters and the club can create a more cohesive feeling around Hibernian FC in the short, medium and long-term.

We have agreed to meet with Ben – and other members of the board – more regularly in the coming weeks in order to kickstart a new period of dialogue.

As ever, members are invited to share any views or concerns they have with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing support.

GGTTH Scottish Cup Winners 2016

[BoomtownHibees]

A statement that tells us next to nothing

[Greenworld]

[QUOTE=DarlingtonHibee;7820507]I would imagine attendees will receive plenty of notice[/Dear members & supporters,

Four Hibernian Supporters directors met with Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to pass on the views and concerns recently shared with us by our members.

Ben has committed to increased and ongoing dialogue and we remain committed to doing all we can to support the improved fortunes of the club in the short, medium and long term.

You can read a summary of the meeting by clicking below, and you can continue to share your thoughts with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you, as ever, for your support.

We can confirm four Hibernian Supporters directors met with club CEO Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to discuss a range of topics raised by our members in recent weeks.

During the meeting we discussed a number of club matters, including board’s recent statement, the apparent disconnect between supporters and the club and the ongoing relationship with Bill Foley and Black Knight Football.

We also passed on many of the concerns shared with us in recent weeks by our members, and we thank everyone once again for taking the time to get in touch with us.

As significant shareholders, we are committed to doing all we can to support the fortunes of the club on and off the pitch. Many of our members believe there is currently a gap between the support base and the decision makers at the club, and we have reaffirmed our commitment to bridge that gap in any way we can.

Ben has agreed to look at ways in which shareholders, supporters’ groups, fans and other recognised bodies associated with Hibernian FC can work more closely together in order to drive the club forward in a positive way – and we have outlined our commitment and readiness to support with this.

While naturally there are a number of matters which cannot be discussed due to confidentiality, we remain positive that improved ongoing dialogue between supporters and the club can create a more cohesive feeling around Hibernian FC in the short, medium and long-term.

We have agreed to meet with Ben – and other members of the board – more regularly in the coming weeks in order to kickstart a new period of dialogue.

As ever, members are invited to share any views or concerns they have with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing support.

GGTTH Scottish Cup Winners 2016Well that was riveting reading

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[H18 SFR]

We just seem so determined to blank out that we are in absolute disarray at every level and from every angle at the club / associated with the club.

[Hibs90]

That's a load of nonsense

[blackpoolhibs]

[QUOTE=Hibs07p;7826289]Well that was riveting reading

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To be fair to Kensell, and i'd rather not be, we were never going to get any real answers to any difficult questions.

[cabbageandribs1875]

keep sending questions but they most likely won't be answered because of confidentiality

[Trinity Hibee]

😂 I didn’t expect a fully blown explanation of what will be taking place but what is the point in a long statement like that which says nothing?. I’m sure HSL are hacked off as we all are but they must know that sort of statement is a waste of time.

The only result is hopefully increased dialogue. Whoopee!!!

Another ****ter of a day/week/season being a Hibs fan

[TrinityHFC]

😂 I didn’t expect a fully blown explanation of what will be taking place but what is the point in a long statement like that which says nothing?. I’m sure HSL are hacked off as we all are but they must know that sort of statement is a waste of time.

The only result is hopefully increased dialogue. Whoopee!!!

Another ****ter of a day/week/season being a Hibs fan

HSL is a collective. But only their Directors can know details of their interactions with the club. A non starter.

[GreenCastle]

Action speak louder than words - so many empty promises / bad decisions / lack of transparency.

Majority of fan base have lost full trust in the board and key decision makers - the club should be driving improvements and not expecting some volunteers to pull things together.

That’s not a go at anyone on this thread or the messenger but I would be more impressed if Kensell and co met with a load of fans and explained what’s being done to get us out this mess and what happens if we are to go down - will he resign and others too?

[bingo70]

😂 I didn’t expect a fully blown explanation of what will be taking place but what is the point in a long statement like that which says nothing?. I’m sure HSL are hacked off as we all are but they must know that sort of statement is a waste of time.

Another ****ter of a day/week/season being a Hibs fan

HSL and the club sharing the same statement writer?

Why won’t the club communicate properly any more? Are they hiding something, do they just not want to or is it incompetence?

Why is everything so confidential?

[stalbanshibby]

HSL and the club sharing the same statement writer?

Why won’t the club communicate properly any more? Are they hiding something, do they just not want to or is it incompetence?

Why is everything so confidential?

They’re ( trying to) hide their incompetence, but they’re failing at that too

[Basildon Hibs]

[QUOTE=DarlingtonHibee;7820507]I would imagine attendees will receive plenty of notice[/Dear members & supporters,

Four Hibernian Supporters directors met with Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to pass on the views and concerns recently shared with us by our members.

Ben has committed to increased and ongoing dialogue and we remain committed to doing all we can to support the improved fortunes of the club in the short, medium and long term.

You can read a summary of the meeting by clicking below, and you can continue to share your thoughts with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you, as ever, for your support.

We can confirm four Hibernian Supporters directors met with club CEO Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to discuss a range of topics raised by our members in recent weeks.

During the meeting we discussed a number of club matters, including board’s recent statement, the apparent disconnect between supporters and the club and the ongoing relationship with Bill Foley and Black Knight Football.

We also passed on many of the concerns shared with us in recent weeks by our members, and we thank everyone once again for taking the time to get in touch with us.

As significant shareholders, we are committed to doing all we can to support the fortunes of the club on and off the pitch. Many of our members believe there is currently a gap between the support base and the decision makers at the club, and we have reaffirmed our commitment to bridge that gap in any way we can.

Ben has agreed to look at ways in which shareholders, supporters’ groups, fans and other recognised bodies associated with Hibernian FC can work more closely together in order to drive the club forward in a positive way – and we have outlined our commitment and readiness to support with this.

While naturally there are a number of matters which cannot be discussed due to confidentiality, we remain positive that improved ongoing dialogue between supporters and the club can create a more cohesive feeling around Hibernian FC in the short, medium and long-term.

We have agreed to meet with Ben – and other members of the board – more regularly in the coming weeks in order to kickstart a new period of dialogue.

As ever, members are invited to share any views or concerns they have with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing support.

GGTTH Scottish Cup Winners 2016

Blah blah blah. What a load of psycho-babble, bollox from Hibs.

🤣🤣

[One Day Soon]

[QUOTE=DarlingtonHibee;7820507]I would imagine attendees will receive plenty of notice[/Dear members & supporters,

Four Hibernian Supporters directors met with Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to pass on the views and concerns recently shared with us by our members.

Ben has committed to increased and ongoing dialogue and we remain committed to doing all we can to support the improved fortunes of the club in the short, medium and long term.

You can read a summary of the meeting by clicking below, and you can continue to share your thoughts with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you, as ever, for your support.

We can confirm four Hibernian Supporters directors met with club CEO Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to discuss a range of topics raised by our members in recent weeks.

During the meeting we discussed a number of club matters, including board’s recent statement, the apparent disconnect between supporters and the club and the ongoing relationship with Bill Foley and Black Knight Football.

We also passed on many of the concerns shared with us in recent weeks by our members, and we thank everyone once again for taking the time to get in touch with us.

As significant shareholders, we are committed to doing all we can to support the fortunes of the club on and off the pitch. Many of our members believe there is currently a gap between the support base and the decision makers at the club, and we have reaffirmed our commitment to bridge that gap in any way we can.

Ben has agreed to look at ways in which shareholders, supporters’ groups, fans and other recognised bodies associated with Hibernian FC can work more closely together in order to drive the club forward in a positive way – and we have outlined our commitment and readiness to support with this.

While naturally there are a number of matters which cannot be discussed due to confidentiality, we remain positive that improved ongoing dialogue between supporters and the club can create a more cohesive feeling around Hibernian FC in the short, medium and long-term.

We have agreed to meet with Ben – and other members of the board – more regularly in the coming weeks in order to kickstart a new period of dialogue.

As ever, members are invited to share any views or concerns they have with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing support.

GGTTH Scottish Cup Winners 2016


You were given a LOT of concerns to raise with whoever you were going to meet. Can you tell us anything substantive that was discussed about any of those concerns and in particular the replies you received? You will appreciate that if not, the meeting was effectively pointless as far as most supporters are concerned since it casts no light on anything at all.

[TrinityHFC]

[QUOTE=Hibs07p;7826289]

Blah blah blah. What a load of psycho-babble, bollox from Hibs.

🤣🤣

That was from HSL, not Hibs.

[04Sauzee]

[QUOTE=DarlingtonHibee;7820507]I would imagine attendees will receive plenty of notice[/Dear members & supporters,

Four Hibernian Supporters directors met with Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to pass on the views and concerns recently shared with us by our members.

Ben has committed to increased and ongoing dialogue and we remain committed to doing all we can to support the improved fortunes of the club in the short, medium and long term.

You can read a summary of the meeting by clicking below, and you can continue to share your thoughts with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you, as ever, for your support.

We can confirm four Hibernian Supporters directors met with club CEO Ben Kensell on Friday afternoon to discuss a range of topics raised by our members in recent weeks.

During the meeting we discussed a number of club matters, including board’s recent statement, the apparent disconnect between supporters and the club and the ongoing relationship with Bill Foley and Black Knight Football.

We also passed on many of the concerns shared with us in recent weeks by our members, and we thank everyone once again for taking the time to get in touch with us.

As significant shareholders, we are committed to doing all we can to support the fortunes of the club on and off the pitch. Many of our members believe there is currently a gap between the support base and the decision makers at the club, and we have reaffirmed our commitment to bridge that gap in any way we can.

Ben has agreed to look at ways in which shareholders, supporters’ groups, fans and other recognised bodies associated with Hibernian FC can work more closely together in order to drive the club forward in a positive way – and we have outlined our commitment and readiness to support with this.

While naturally there are a number of matters which cannot be discussed due to confidentiality, we remain positive that improved ongoing dialogue between supporters and the club can create a more cohesive feeling around Hibernian FC in the short, medium and long-term.

We have agreed to meet with Ben – and other members of the board – more regularly in the coming weeks in order to kickstart a new period of dialogue.

As ever, members are invited to share any views or concerns they have with us by email on [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing support.

GGTTH Scottish Cup Winners 2016

I feel much more positive after reading that.

[OfficialHSL]

[QUOTE=Basildon Hibs;7826440]

That was from HSL, not Hibs.

We have responded on another thread but happy to respond here. What specific detail would you like ?

HSL

[JohnM1875]

[QUOTE=Hibs07p;7826289]


You were given a LOT of concerns to raise with whoever you were going to meet. Can you tell us anything substantive that was discussed about any of those concerns and in particular the replies you received? You will appreciate that if not, the meeting was effectively pointless as far as most supporters are concerned since it casts no light on anything at all.

Agreed.

[Forza Fred]

It’s almost as if the elite within theclub have drawn up the drawbridge and communicate only with each other within their castle walls, while their citizens outside the walls are simply discounted

[Iain G]

HSL is a collective. But only their Directors can know details of their interactions with the club. A non starter.

Was there coffee? Did they get biscuits?

The statement says nothing, may as well have not even had the meeting if they can't share any info with their shareholders. Poor representation.

[Winston Ingram]

Said this on the other thread but I'm genuinely scunnered as to what the actual point of the meeting was. HSL went in to get answers on several key issues that supporters of Hibernian have, came out of it unable to tell us anything and told us the board have committed to more open communication, which they've done before, and not delivered.

If that's the level of outcome HSL are capable of, I can see fans taking things into their own hands as that 'outcome' is an absolute nonsense.

[Gerard]

Said this on the other thread but I'm genuinely scunnered as to what the actual point of the meeting was. HSL went in to get answers on several key issues that supporters of Hibernian have, came out of it unable to tell us anything and told us the board have committed to more open communication, which they've done before, and not delivered.

If that's the level of outcome HSL are capable of, I can see fans taking things into their own hands as that 'outcome' is an absolute nonsense.

I fully understand the need for commercial confidentiality.
HSL are an important shareholder in the club and many of the fans have shares in Hibs. It is reasonable to inform the fans and shareholders that the club needs the position on the pitch to get better. I am sure that this can be done without compromiseing commercial confidentiality.
Relegation would be a very expensive cost the club. It would be a major setback to the club getting better football results.