Online Fans Survey

[Cat Stanton]

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It's just an excuse to harvest your data and sell on to faceless companies, avoid.

It explicitly states that your data will not be passed onto third parties. They would therefore be in deep **** if they did so.

However... it's a loooooong questionnaire. I think that's probably more off-putting than anything else.

Have done it though.

[JohnMcM]

I’ve completed it and chose not to answer the questions I didn’t want to answer. I hope there are enough responses to make this effort by the club worthwhile and our combined responses contribute towards decision making at the club.

It would be good if somewhere down the line a consolidated result of the survey was shown to us.

[matty_f]

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It explicitly states that your data will not be passed onto third parties. They would therefore be in deep **** if they did so.

However... it's a loooooong questionnaire. I think that's probably more off-putting than anything else.

Have done it though.

the accusations of data harvesting are mental, and there’s some level of paranoia around the “if Hibs weren’t at Easter Rd…” questions. There are any number of reasons that question would be in there, it absolutely is not a hint that the board are considering relocating the club.

[GreenCastle]

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The survey didn't ask where we sit, and I don't think my opinion from the West Upper should determine whether someone else loses their current seat.

A proper consultation would need to be with those directly affected who would lose their seats in the FFL, with a majority being willing to move. That may involve some incentive such as transferring the kids prices to the Bronze areas of the East.

Ideally it should also involve getting commitments from those willing to move to FFL to ensure that there will be a reasonable number there to make the change worthwhile. Making the FFL into a safe standing area that is 25% full would look worse than having it half empty.

How many ST are in FF lower ?

There are plenty spaces in other stands including south stand that they could move seats to plus spaces would open up if others moved to FF lower.

[Latapy'sVolley]

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Really disappointed with that. The FFL is a real problem area and looks terrible even in the big games.

Just finished the survey now, and I too have showed encouragement for safe standing in the FF lower.

But although safe-standing might not be in the immediate future, think if there's enough encouragement for moving the singing-section to the FF lower there's little reason that couldn't happen come next season?

[Billy Whizz]

There was a bit on how you travel to Easter Rd! Hibs must be really concerned at the roadworks in the City/Leith due to tram works

Getting to the ground is getting harder every week for the likes of me. Wouldn’t surprise if some decided not to bother, tram works are terrible

Any idea how long it’s going to be as bad as it just now

[Radium]

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There was a bit on how you travel to Easter Rd! Hibs must be really concerned at the roadworks in the City/Leith due to tram works

Getting to the ground is getting harder every week for the likes of me. Wouldn’t surprise if some decided not to bother, tram works are terrible

Any idea how long it’s going to be as bad as it just now

Sure the extended line is to open in Spring 2023.

Looking forward to it as the tram from Ingliston in the better weather works for us


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[andyf5]

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the accusations of data harvesting are mental, and there’s some level of paranoia around the “if Hibs weren’t at Easter Rd…” questions. There are any number of reasons that question would be in there, it absolutely is not a hint that the board are considering relocating the club.

There were lots of questions around "if Hibs werent at Easter Road" which made me think this was something being looked into.

[Hannah_hfc]

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There were lots of questions around "if Hibs werent at Easter Road" which made me think this was something being looked into.

I’m sure I read on twitter that this question was to understand fans attachment to Easter Road itself.

I hope that’s why it’s there anyway.


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[Viva_Palmeiras]

I suppose the questions could tie in with the realisation that if we are successful what are the constraints on what we can do? It’s capacity of the stadium isn’t it. So perhaps the option could be for big games to maximise revenues to switch to Murrayfield?

[Since90+2]

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I suppose the questions could tie in with the realisation that if we are successful what are the constraints on what we can do? It’s capacity of the stadium isn’t it. So perhaps the option could be for big games to maximise revenues to switch to Murrayfield?

That would be horrendous. Sitting in a half empty stadium not far from Gorgie.

Would never happen.

[Mikey]

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the accusations of data harvesting are mental, and there’s some level of paranoia around the “if Hibs weren’t at Easter Rd…” questions. There are any number of reasons that question would be in there, it absolutely is not a hint that the board are considering relocating the club.

So we're not selling up and moving in with Hearts and paying them rent then? 9k a week I'd heard.

[Bostonhibby]

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So we're not selling up and moving in with Hearts and paying them rent then? 9k a week I'd heard.

Yeah, and it goes up to £20k a week when the megastand's finished.

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[Sir David Gray]

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I suppose the questions could tie in with the realisation that if we are successful what are the constraints on what we can do? It’s capacity of the stadium isn’t it. So perhaps the option could be for big games to maximise revenues to switch to Murrayfield?

No thanks.

[Keith_M]

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No changes to the stadium configuration for next season. Any change would need proper consultations and various impact assessments (there’s lots of points to consider).

Club is aware of the topic - from before and now. This survey will only help in areas such as that.

Most of the comments on here would suggest it's quite simple and straightforward but it's good to hear the club are aware that it's a bit more complex than some people make out.

[Keith_M]

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How many ST are in FF lower ?

There are plenty spaces in other stands including south stand that they could move seats to plus spaces would open up if others moved to FF lower.

It was 1,600 before Covid but I think it's now just over 1,400

[Baldy Foghorn]

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the accusations of data harvesting are mental, and there’s some level of paranoia around the “if Hibs weren’t at Easter Rd…” questions. There are any number of reasons that question would be in there, it absolutely is not a hint that the board are considering relocating the club.

The question of relocating was asked by a marketing guy, at a fans forum, before the end of last year, and brought up again in the survey.

Paranoia, behave, if they were not thinking about it, why even throw the question in? Are you privy to Board discussions, only if so, would you you know there is no hint on relocating?

[Pagan Hibernia]

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I suppose the questions could tie in with the realisation that if we are successful what are the constraints on what we can do? It’s capacity of the stadium isn’t it. So perhaps the option could be for big games to maximise revenues to switch to Murrayfield?

I think it will be a long time before we find ourselves with the problem of a stadium that’s too small for us… but if it ever did happen then surely it’s an easy fix. Fill in the corners and stick another tier on the East.

there’s surely no rational argument to leave Easter Road. It’s a wonderful old place (though there’s certainly room for improvement with the atmosphere) and it’s in a fabulous location.

[bigwheel]

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the accusations of data harvesting are mental, and there’s some level of paranoia around the “if Hibs weren’t at Easter Rd…” questions. There are any number of reasons that question would be in there, it absolutely is not a hint that the board are considering relocating the club.

Of course it is Matty - what other reason is there to ask that question . It is testing the hypothesis .

[Keith_M]

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The question of relocating was asked by a marketing guy, at a fans forum, before the end of last year, and brought up again in the survey.

Paranoia, behave, if they were not thinking about it, why even throw the question in? Are you privy to Board discussions, only if so, would you you know there is no hint on relocating?

There have been discussions on relocating but that's all they were, discussions.

I don't think RG came to the club with an intention to move, it's just one of those things that come up in conversation.

I expect the question in the survey is just to guage supporters views on the subject... which are very clearly against moving from the majority.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I sit in the FFL and really like my seat there.

I don't want to end up sitting in a **** seat at either end of the stands. Are the folk that want to move to the FFL sitting in **** seats in these stands🤣🤣

[Fuzzywuzzy]

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There have been discussions on relocating but that's all they were, discussions.

I don't think RG came to the club with an intention to move, it's just one of those things that come up in conversation.

I expect the question in the survey is just to guage supporters views on the subject... which are very clearly against moving from the majority.

What would have been interesting is if they had a question about naming rights for the stadium

[Pagan Hibernia]

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What would have been interesting is if they had a question about naming rights for the stadium

im probably in the minority on this one but I’d be opposed.

[Billy Whizz]

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im probably in the minority on this one but I’d be opposed.

It’ll happen sometime soon

[StevesFamau5]

The whole moving thing is probably just a bit of weird question and nothing more. We've just installed big TV screens and tried to sort out in house grub etc. For me it's more of a what if we got so big ER wasn't fit for us kinda question.

Which although we could have a more successful time on the pitch I can't ever imagine us needing to be relocated to a 30k plus stadium out in the East or something like some clubs down south.

I am amazed how many people think its a conspiracy though. Surprisingly a lot of tin foil hat wearers

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[JimBHibees]

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That's potentially quite worrying.

Not really I wouldn't have thought. Thought there were too many similar questions.

[JimBHibees]

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It’ll happen sometime soon

Wouldn't have a huge issue if decent money goes to the team

[PolmontHibby]

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The question of relocating was asked by a marketing guy, at a fans forum, before the end of last year, and brought up again in the survey.

Paranoia, behave, if they were not thinking about it, why even throw the question in? Are you privy to Board discussions, only if so, would you you know there is no hint on relocating?

I agree - it would be naive to believe that the pros and cons of ER have not been reviewed by BK/RG - they both have commercial backgrounds and not our emotional attachments.

BK apparently had a big impact at Norwich growing non football revenue streams (concerts, exhibitions, etc), and it is guaranteed ER will have been assessed on what can be achieved....along with alternatives. Possibly one part of the jigsaw in making their decision is the survey feedback, or why bother asking the question. I made my own opinion clear on the survey on the importance of ER.

I also noted "memberships" in the questionnaire, which was written a bit vague. Also no doubt some thinking on season tickets/memberships taking place as a new membership structure at Norwich added £1m to revenue, or as their fans put it added £1m to their costs. My answer to that one on the survey was zero interest in "memberships", I consider my season ticket my year on year commitment.

Time will tell if I am just paranoid.

[Mikey_1875]

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I also noted "memberships" in the questionnaire, which was written a bit vague. Also no doubt some thinking on season tickets/memberships taking place as a new membership structure at Norwich added £1m to revenue, or as their fans put it added £1m to their costs. My answer to that one on the survey was zero interest in "memberships", I consider my season ticket my year on year commitment.

Time will tell if I am just paranoid.

I thought that was an interesting question as well but thought it might be a good idea to raise extra funds. It obviously all boils down to circumstances etc but as someone who took the 6 month direct debit at £70 (420) for this years ST I think a rolling £40 a month would be a good option and make the total amount going to hibs a year £480.

It would never be popular raising the prices of STs to begin with but if it was inevitable I would much rather have that option than having to fork out more money over a shorter period.

[matty_f]

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I agree - it would be naive to believe that the pros and cons of ER have not been reviewed by BK/RG - they both have commercial backgrounds and not our emotional attachments.

BK apparently had a big impact at Norwich growing non football revenue streams (concerts, exhibitions, etc), and it is guaranteed ER will have been assessed on what can be achieved....along with alternatives. Possibly one part of the jigsaw in making their decision is the survey feedback, or why bother asking the question. I made my own opinion clear on the survey on the importance of ER.

I also noted "memberships" in the questionnaire, which was written a bit vague. Also no doubt some thinking on season tickets/memberships taking place as a new membership structure at Norwich added £1m to revenue, or as their fans put it added £1m to their costs. My answer to that one on the survey was zero interest in "memberships", I consider my season ticket my year on year commitment.

Time will tell if I am just paranoid.

I’d be amazed if there’sa single person replying to that survey who says they’d be happy to move from Easter Rd.

It’s a complete non-starter and there is no good reason for considering it all, commercially or otherwise.