An 1875 HSC summary:-
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 info@hiberniansupporters.co.uk.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Conclusion:- Ben Kensell still has a lot to prove in my humble opinion esp after that recent totally unimpressive short formal statement to all Hibs fans. all on his watch btw!! There are still too many non-Hibs fans within the footie ops structure of HFC. It was actually refreshing in recent times to listen to the likes of Marvin Bartley having a "real go" at Elie Youann with the kind of passion that we need from Hibs people within the club. And Youann firmly "put in his place" btw. A case of "one swallow disnae make a summer"!!! Most Hibs fans have sussed out this guy for long enough to realise he has let the club down more often than not, and that recent "couldnae care less" incident at Dens Park when he was practising "keepy-uppy", while David Gray issuing orders to the players soon after the Obita red card, just confirmed how most fans rated him. Bartley's stinging criticism clearly worked as he'd been "found out", in no uncertain terms, and rightly called out that it wisnae good enough. The big question is, "How long will that impact last on Youann"??? A case of wait n see!!
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 info@hiberniansupporters.co.uk.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Conclusion:- Ben Kensell still has a lot to prove in my humble opinion esp after that recent totally unimpressive short formal statement to all Hibs fans. all on his watch btw!! There are still too many non-Hibs fans within the footie ops structure of HFC. It was actually refreshing in recent times to listen to the likes of Marvin Bartley having a "real go" at Elie Youann with the kind of passion that we need from Hibs people within the club. And Youann firmly "put in his place" btw. A case of "one swallow disnae make a summer"!!! Most Hibs fans have sussed out this guy for long enough to realise he has let the club down more often than not, and that recent "couldnae care less" incident at Dens Park when he was practising "keepy-uppy", while David Gray issuing orders to the players soon after the Obita red card, just confirmed how most fans rated him. Bartley's stinging criticism clearly worked as he'd been "found out", in no uncertain terms, and rightly called out that it wisnae good enough. The big question is, "How long will that impact last on Youann"??? A case of wait n see!!