Message from the board (merged)

[matty_f]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2271014

Interesting stuff.

[KWJ]

Indeed. And I do agree with it but it's hard ****ing work.

And if listening to the fans is so important why are we part of the group pushing for a 10 team league.

[Billy Whizz]

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http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2271014

Interesting stuff.

I think they needed to say something as last night was again unacceptable and one of the lowest points in the recent history of Hibernian.

[Hibs90]

To summarise; We know the crowds are going to drop even further so this is a plea for you to come back by us spouting some pish.

Petrie GTF.

[Craig_in_Prague]

the fans have done their bit.......and NOTHING !

He wants them to continue supporting this pish for a few more months, whilst it takes us down, So next season we'll suffer as fans whilst they players move on.

nice !

Re-double your efforts alright Petrie. whatever you are doing, do it better, faster and sort out this mess!

[givescotlandfreedom]

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Indeed. And I do agree with it but it's hard ****ing work.

And if listening to the fans is so important why are we part of the group pushing for a 10 team league.

Very true.

[bringbackbenny]

Hmmm. Can't argue with any of that but at the end of the day it's talk and talk is cheap.

Players and management need to start walking the walk!

[BigKev]

Could have been said at any stage over the past year. I hope they're not empty words but an indication standards will not be allowed to fall any further (could that be possible?) and they are demanding an improvement by all.

[Scooter]

I have to admit I'm extremely shocked that this has been released. I mean I never expected to hear anything from the board. At the same time though he's gave nothing away in regards their current feeling on the manager etc, I guess that's a ggod thing as there's no vote of confidence so they are behind him, but they'd have to be

[CallumLaidlaw]

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To summarise; We know the crowds are going to drop even further so this is a plea for you to come back by us spouting some pish.

Petrie GTF.

Not defending him, but they're damned if they do and they're damned if they don't.

He has 12 days to back up his words tho

[GreenCastle]

Told you they read this website

Like someone else said - we can all talk a good game.

I want action - show me people care. Show me on the pitch we are improving.

That's what matters

Whose our scout co-ordinator then ?

[blindsummit]

"the players want to win..."

Really? I'm not sure I could have said that without blushing if I was Rod.

[ScottB]

Good statement, mostly that a statement was made at all is encouraging.

Let's see if some relevant action follows these pretty words!

[GreenCastle]

What's the missed out on Scottish Cup Final bit - we were 3 games away from that ?

[Pretty Boy]

You can't fault the message that has been put accross in that statement.

Unfortunately talk is cheap and we need to see actions. Hopefully we see some movements in the next few days that confirm all the 'unseen work' that is being alluded to.

[PatHead]

Last week I said the board needed to engage the fans and I suppose it is at least an attempt to do so. (Please Rod that words are cheap though!)

Don't agree they engage fans and take our opinions into account when we keep saying we don't want a 10 team league.

[Stevie Reid]

It's a good statement and a clear sign that they can do things quickly when they really need to be done.

It may not be the last time this season they need to take swift and necessary action.

[greenlex]

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To summarise; We know the crowds are going to drop even further so this is a plea for you to come back by us spouting some pish.

Petrie GTF.

Or. We are in the ****** let's not panic and back Hibs.

[persevere1875]

I for one am glad that the Board have seen fit to conme out and say something publicly to the support, it would have been far to easy to sit on their hands, ignore the demands from the support for some kind or reaction to the current situation and leave us all in the dark as usual, full credit to them now back it up.

GGTTH

[greenlex]

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What's the missed out on Scottish Cup Final bit - we were 3 games away from that ?

Telling us we have umpteen cup finals coming up trying to pick up points.

[Hibercelona]

I'm glad the board have said something at least. But as another poster said. "Talk is cheap".

Its the actions you take thats are going to make a difference, not what is said.

We don't want to hear about how "tough" this window is.

Other teams in the SPL have managed to bring in a few additions to their squads already and we have yet to take any action at all, even although its us that need to take action most.

Everybody at the club needs to pull their fingers out and get this mess sorted, because it will cost us far more in the long run than it will if we sort it out now.

[matty_f]

It's a good start, it acknowledges the problems and confirms that they are working to improve things.

Agree with the comments above that the proof is in the pudding, though, and without something to back it up the statement will likely cause more grief than good.

I do think it's about as much as they could have said to deal with the situation that's unfolding though, and to address the concerns as much as they could.

[PeeJay]

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What's the missed out on Scottish Cup Final bit - we were 3 games away from that ?

It's the whole point of entering the competition, surely?

[Andy74]

All that info was out there already and is just repeating what the Board have always said and what CC has been saying about trying to get players.

Fair do's for trying to make it clear again though in the face of what must have been a few enquiries!

[Emerald]

It doesnt appear that any new signing are imminent though. What hapened to all the 'done deals'???? At least they've said something, thats a start.

[GreenCastle]

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It's the whole point of entering the competition, surely?

I just read it like if we won last night we would be in the final!

It's a good start to bringing unity back to the club - but words have to be backed up by action.

Better attitude on the pitch, players that will IMPROVE our squad would be a start.

They have been quiet for a while and I think they read these forums today and received several emails / letters and thought it would be easier to release a statement to the masses.

[hibsboy90]

I'm glad to hear the board recognise that we are now in a relegation dogfight, and that we cannot possibly let this happen.

[PeeJay]

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I just read it like if we won last night we would be in the final!

It's a good start to bringing unity back to the club - but words have to be backed up by action.

Better attitude on the pitch, players that will IMPROVE our squad would be a start.

They have been quiet for a while and I think they read these forums today and received several emails / letters and thought it would be easier to release a statement to the masses.

Must admit reading the Board letter made me start looking forward to the next game, even after last night's debacle - in fact maybe we should keep Calderwood and all the players after all!
C'mon the Hibees!

[ShanksSaidNo]

FFS. I feel as disilusioned as the next Hibby at the moment and am also in the boat of Petrie has taken us as far as he can, its time for him to hand over the reigns to a someone who is more football minded. But people coming on here in response and givin it 'talk is cheap' is just utter p*sh. We wanted to hear from the man - he's come out and he's given us a statement. He's done the first bit and now we should grant the man a bit of time to follow through on his 'talk' of bringing new players in.

[Feed McGraw]

Leicester city didn`t find it too tough a window - couple o` minutes into the window : " we`ll have Bamba thank you very much".

We`ve always been a selling club, but we used to have a ready made replacement lined up.

BTW, Petrie`s statement has made me even more fed up. PATRONISING CLAPTRAP.