A tribute to absent friends

[SON OF PADDY]

Does anyone know if Hibs are doing a tribute this year, and if so who do you contact?
Thanks in advance.

[DaveF]

This is usually really poignant but with the despicable **** that is sevco being our last home match, maybe it would sensible to have it at the United match (if it's planned at all)

[Ryan91]

This is usually really poignant but with the despicable **** that is sevco being our last home match, maybe it would sensible to have it at the United match (if it's planned at all)

:agree:

I'd like to see it at the Utd game, even if it's traditionally been a "last home game of the season" thing, because you just know that mob would try and disrupt it or be disrespectful in some way, more so now given we've cut their allocation.

I am fairly certain that there was something said earlier in the season by Barry at HT about the tribute and to hold on to messages regarding the passing of loved ones for then. OP - if you're on Twitter may be worth sending a tweet to @HibsAnnouncer to ask about this.

[Pagan Hibernia]

This is usually really poignant but with the despicable **** that is sevco being our last home match, maybe it would sensible to have it at the United match (if it's planned at all)

Definitely.

Absolute no brainer. We can't have our loved ones memory desecrated by that lot (as it's certain to be)

[andrew_dundee]

It definitely shouldn't be the Rangers match, that's just inviting trouble.

[Big_Franck]

Hopefully we're not naive enough to try this at the Rangers game. Their fans are animals and everyone knows that. It's an absolute cert that they'd disrespect it.

[SON OF PADDY]

Update, I messaged Kieran and seemly Hibs will make an announcement on Wednesday regarding this.

Thanks again,for all your replies.

[Cod Boy]

If the club feel they can’t do this against rangers because of disruption then don’t give them any tickets it’s Hibs home game and shouldn’t have to change plans because of them

[Jamesie]

I know i’m in a minority over this but I’d rather Absent Friends revert to November.

[Paulie Walnuts]

If the club feel they can’t do this against rangers because of disruption then don’t give them any tickets it’s Hibs home game and shouldn’t have to change plans because of them

:agree:

[JimBHibees]

I know i’m in a minority over this but I’d rather Absent Friends revert to November.

Why so? Think it makes sense to be last home game of the season

[andrew70]

I know i’m in a minority over this but I’d rather Absent Friends revert to November.

Why?

[Smartie]

I don't think it's wrong to consider moving it from the last game of the season (I think it would be correct to do so) but what a disgusting state of affairs it is that it comes to this.

[hibee_girl]

I don't think it's wrong to consider moving it from the last game of the season (I think it would be correct to do so) but what a disgusting state of affairs it is that it comes to this.

:agree: It’s ridiculous that the conversation even needs to be had.

Moving it is the right thing to do though.

[Hibby70]

Part of me thinks not to move it and the club should call out publicly any disturbance. On the other hand my dad featured in it not long ago and I don't think I could stomach witnessing anyone booing or chanting during it. Think I'd end up getting lifted.

We simply can't have this during a game against those animals. Either have it during the Utd game or first game of the next season.

[Pretty Boy]

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was there not more than a handful or 2 of Hibs fans who decided to shout and sing over a similar event at Pittodrie just before Christmas? I think the excuse was 'we didn't know what was happening' but the Aberdeen fans standing silently, the black flags and the lone piper was a pretty big ****ing clue:greengrin

These things are sadly always at the mercy of an idiot or 2. There is probably less chance of it happening against Dundee United than Rangers so that would be the sensible choice but I don't think you can mitigate the risk entirely; as a few of our fellow fans demonstrated.

[DaveF]

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was there not more than a handful or 2 of Hibs fans who decided to shout and sing over a similar event at Pittodrie just before Christmas? I think the excuse was 'we didn't know what was happening' but the Aberdeen fans standing silently, the black flags and the lone piper was a pretty big ****ing clue:greengrin

These things are sadly always at the mercy of an idiot or 2. There is probably less chance of it happening against Dundee United than Rangers so that would be the sensible choice but I don't think you can mitigate the risk entirely; as a few of our fellow fans demonstrated.

You are right but my recollection of that (from reading as I wasn't there) is that no one had a clue what was going on because the tannoy was inaudible. There was even a video from the Aberdeen end when the announcement was being made and you could make out nothing.

Not excusing any idiot behaviour but I think the general consensus was that no one knew a thing about it.

[RCNG]

I'm sure Barry Wilkins said a few home games ago / tweeted that they get a lot of requests for shout outs for those who have passed and sned then for an end of season tribute that will be happening.

[Bridge hibs]

I alway look for the one they put up on youtube so I can sit on my own and have a wee greet 💚

[Smartie]

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was there not more than a handful or 2 of Hibs fans who decided to shout and sing over a similar event at Pittodrie just before Christmas? I think the excuse was 'we didn't know what was happening' but the Aberdeen fans standing silently, the black flags and the lone piper was a pretty big ****ing clue:greengrin

These things are sadly always at the mercy of an idiot or 2. There is probably less chance of it happening against Dundee United than Rangers so that would be the sensible choice but I don't think you can mitigate the risk entirely; as a few of our fellow fans demonstrated.

With a track record of leaving Ibrox disaster stickers behind in the away end at Ibrox, I’m not naive enough to believe that something would be immaculately observed if the boot were on the other foot either.

I just don’t know why anyone can’t just wheesht for a couple of minutes - if for no better reason, to be awarded a sort of moral high ground.

[JimBHibees]

With a track record of leaving Ibrox disaster stickers behind in the away end at Ibrox, I’m not naive enough to believe that something would be immaculately observed if the boot were on the other foot either.

I just don’t know why anyone can’t just wheesht for a couple of minutes - if for no better reason, to be awarded a sort of moral high ground.

Just common decency really

[marinello59]

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was there not more than a handful or 2 of Hibs fans who decided to shout and sing over a similar event at Pittodrie just before Christmas? I think the excuse was 'we didn't know what was happening' but the Aberdeen fans standing silently, the black flags and the lone piper was a pretty big ****ing clue:greengrin

These things are sadly always at the mercy of an idiot or 2. There is probably less chance of it happening against Dundee United than Rangers so that would be the sensible choice but I don't think you can mitigate the risk entirely; as a few of our fellow fans demonstrated.

I was there and what you have described is miles away from what actually happened on the pitch. Without prior warning no Hibs fan could have possibly known what was going on. That point was made on here the next day that Aberdeen should have informed us all beforehand and it would have been observed properly. Their tannoy system certainly didn't deliver anything that any of us could hear. Yes, sometimes we can behave badly but there were no excuses needed for that day, we genuinely didn't know what was happening.

[marinello59]

I don't think it's wrong to consider moving it from the last game of the season (I think it would be correct to do so) but what a disgusting state of affairs it is that it comes to this.

:agree:
What a sad world we live in when we even have to think about things like this.

[JimBHibees]

:agree:
What a sad world we live in when we even have to think about things like this.

Yep depressing however after their behaviour at Ron’s memorial best for all normal people to move. As per the succulent lamb media were mute

[Jamesie]

Why so? Think it makes sense to be last home game of the season

November is the traditional month for remembering the dead in my religious denominations, which i suspect is why that month was originally chosen.

[skankomcphee]

I just don’t know why anyone can’t just wheesht for a couple of minutes - if for no better reason, to be awarded a sort of moral high ground.

Suspect that sadly what they’ve shoved up their nose pre-match might make it difficult to wheesht for a couple of minutes.

[pacorosssco]

Would like opportunity pay respect to ma old man . Think a really powerful tool for support.

[yogi_campfire]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.

[Hibbyradge]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.

They will. They interrupted the minute's silence for Ron Gordon and they'll do it again.

They're horrible human beings.

[HarpOnHibee]

Can't we just give them the mandatory 2% and drown out their squeaks with a strong round of applause? Celebrate the lives that were lived rather than mourning the loss of them.

[blackpoolhibs]

They will. They interrupted the minute's silence for Ron Gordon and they'll do it again.

They're horrible human beings.
:agree:

They really are the worst football support i've ever come across. :rolleyes:

[JimBHibees]

They will. They interrupted the minute's silence for Ron Gordon and they'll do it again.

They're horrible human beings.

They disrespected Ron’s passing twice once at Hampden in a semi final v Celtic when a minutes applause sang Hello Hello then at ER when doing the same. Despicable. Just for one minute imagine the fall out of the roles had been reversed

[speedy_gonzales]

Would like opportunity pay respect to ma old man . Think a really powerful tool for support.

Same.
Over the years my dad and I would sit in reverence, watching the images of the few folk we'd have known (one time including someone that we knew but hadn't known had passed 🫣) but mainly the many Hibs fans that were gone that we didn't know. A tear in my eye when you seen an older boy that had lived long enough to see Hibs reach the holy grail, to almost losing it when seeing the faces of children and young adults that had died far too young.
This year my dad will be up on the big screens, no tear will be shed but I'll be beaming with pride, he wanted nothing more than to be up there when his time had come. For him, it'll be as close to walking on the hallowed turf as he could get, surrounded by the best people.

I can't make the Dundee Utd game so my last home game this season will be against Rangers. If we don't hold our tribute on that day I'll not be happy.
If we do hold it and it's disrupted in any fashion by them, I'll be raging but my only consolation would be knowing my dad will be up there looking down giving it a big "get it right up ye!" to the "blue noses".

[Baldy Foghorn]

:agree:
What a sad world we live in when we even have to think about things like this.

:agree: Pathetic that we have to think about tributes, as the hordes of blue noses can't behave properly

[Power]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2025/april/23/tribute-to-absent-friends-at-easter-road-stadium/

We have today released details of Tribute to Absent Friends for this season.

The Tribute to Absent Friends presents fans with the opportunity to remember Hibees who have passed away over the last year at the home of Hibernian FC.

Fans are invited to send in tributes to lost loved ones ahead of our final home game of the season, taking place on Saturday 17 May, 12:30pm kick-off.

Now an annual tradition, messages and photos of Hibs supporters who have passed away over the course of the season will be shown on the stadium screens ahead of the game.

Supporters are encouraged to send in messages containing the person’s name, plus no more than 30 words and can also include one photograph with their tribute.

Please email your tribute to [email protected] before midday on Friday 9 May to be included.

Fans will be asked to be inside the stadium around 12pm on the day of the game to see the tributes.

[Jones28]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.

Don't agree with this, most supporters would but the Hun are of a different league. Their attempt to ruin the tribute to Ron Gordon was a disgrace, and it wasn't the odd one or two, it was the vast majority and you can hear them clearly in the video.

[Centre Hawf]

The tribute to absent friends is about 15 minutes long usually and starts quite a while before kick-off. I'd like to think they'll not get a chance to really do anything that ruins it but they always find new ways to surprise me.

[tamig]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.

I’m sure you also believe everything Putin says. Some folk can never be trusted sadly.

[HoboHarry]

All supports have ********s but honestly don’t think most Rangers fans would boo the annual tribute. Especially in what will be a dead rubber for them. Not everyone’s a dick. I hope it goes ahead, has felt like a really fitting end to the last couple of seasons.
Even 200 booing is a whole lot louder than silence from the rest. They can't be trusted, they've proven that over and over.

[marinello59]

I’m glad to see it going ahead on the final day of the season as it should be, we shouldn’t be moving things around because of those incapable of showing respect. Call me naive but I’m hopeful that it will go ahead without any significant disruption from the away stand.

[Baader]

:agree:

They really are the worst football support i've ever come across. :rolleyes:

Worst club and fans in world football. As Ian Archer correctly said about them many years ago "a permanent embarrassment and an occasional disgrace."

[danhibees1875]

I’m glad to see it going ahead on the final day of the season as it should be, we shouldn’t be moving things around because of those incapable of showing respect. Call me naive but I’m hopeful that it will go ahead without any significant disruption from the away stand.

:agree:

I think it'll be fine also. Certainly hope so.

[Hibspur]

I’m glad to see it going ahead on the final day of the season as it should be, we shouldn’t be moving things around because of those incapable of showing respect. Call me naive but I’m hopeful that it will go ahead without any significant disruption from the away stand.

I disagree. I just don't think it's worth tempting fate with something like this.

And without wishing to appear controversial, if Rangers were showing something similar at Ibrox when we were playing there could we really trust all our travelling fans to remain respectful?

It's just a bad mix, as we saw with the Ron Gordon tribute.

[Peanut Shaz]

I’d rather it wasn’t on the last day. I expect the Pope songbook will get an outing as well as general disruption. Emotions for some will be running high and it would be a real shame if their thoughts and memories are clouded by the behaviour of some of The Rangers supporters.

[Pretty Boy]

Even 200 booing is a whole lot louder than silence from the rest. They can't be trusted, they've proven that over and over.

I don't think the tribute includes a minutes silence. It's a lot of messages on the screen over a pretty extended period of time with some music playing.

Booing over it would be far from ideal obviously but it could probably be pretty easily drowned out. Fwiw I don't think it will be a huge issue.

[Bostonhibby]

The tribute to absent friends is about 15 minutes long usually and starts quite a while before kick-off. I'd like to think they'll not get a chance to really do anything that ruins it but they always find new ways to surprise me.Not letting a single hun into the ground until the tribute is over works for me, and if the beasts misbehave outside it draws even more attention to the species they are, and why they need to be excluded from normal respectful human occasions.

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[Scouse Hibee]

I disagree. I just don't think it's worth tempting fate with something like this.

And without wishing to appear controversial, if Rangers were showing something similar at Ibrox when we were playing there could we really trust all our travelling fans to remain respectful?

It's just a bad mix, as we saw with the Ron Gordon tribute.

I think you’re overthinking it. It’s not a minutes silence or anything similar, it’s a display on the screens with music played. Can’t really see any disruption to it really.

[Ryan91]

I think you’re overthinking it. It’s not a minutes silence or anything similar, it’s a display on the screens with music played. Can’t really see any disruption to it really.

They'll try their level best to disrespect it in some manner, any sort of booing or chanting from even a small group and they can get absolutely ****ed with zero tickets when they come to ER next season IMO, lost revenue be damned.

[Mcbizz1998]

I would have personally preferred the United game I must say. If any supporters in world football would attempt to ruin it, it’s them.

[Smartie]

If they ruin it then they can get 0 tickets for their games at Easter Road next season.

Their choice.

[B.H.F.C]

I’m glad we didn’t move it and I don’t think there’ll be too much of an issue. Partly because there will be less than half the number of them that there normally is. It’s also done well before a lot of them are in and I don’t think it’s the type of thing it is, is something they’ll take too much notice of.

[GreenCastle]

If they ruin it then they can get 0 tickets for their games at Easter Road next season.

Their choice.

Yup - should be zero after the Ron Gordon incident also.

Hibs should call it out if any disruption and definitely gives the club more ammo for reducing allocation further in future.