May update

Afternoon all,

I hope you and yours are still safe, this is a tough gig now, the past few months have been extremely difficult but keep ticking away and doing your bit, looking out for all - including the wider Hibernian family.  In the middle of this month the decision to curtail and end the season was made - no surprise there - but the certainty and clarity was welcomed. The club released an announcement at the time thanking our magnificent support, describing how we continue to amaze everyone with extraordinary backing - http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10634 Our club continues to contribute heavily in the Joint Response Group (SFA/SPFL) discussions to resume football in a safe manner - https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/jrg-presents-its-return-to-football-strategy-to-scottish-government/?rid=13929 - We now have a plan made in pencil how that may look (subject to change, long way to go before August and moving through the phased approach by the Scottish Government). - Scottish FA will lift football suspension on June 11 to allow teams to return training in a controlled environment - Phase two (June review if positive results) professional sports teams can return to full training - Phase three (July review if positive results) sport can resume with a restricted number of spectators - Phase four (no set date) football continues with further restrictions eased Football is likely to be played in August if all goes well. Will matches start behind closed doors? most likely, at first. However, there is a desire to reintroduce fans as soon as it is deemed safe to do so by the medical experts. We'll know more where it is all positioned in the summer reviews by the Government and medical experts. The club will continue to review what that means for fans, getting our support back to matches at Easter Road is a priority and I'll be there to support to make sure we have the right flexibility for us. _______________________ The reconstruction 'proposal' looks doomed to failure. We'll maybe find out more this week (we may not even see this put to a vote). If there is meaningful talks in future years, looking at the reorganisation of Scottish Football, with a better model (competition and financial) for the benefit of the game it might get off the ground between members. 

_______________________ Since 1875

The club see Since 1875 as a big part of making the atmosphere as good as it can be. After discussions between the group and club they'll be located in Section 45 of our East Stand next season. http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10635 _______________________ I would like to update you on a number of key areas that I’ve flagged recently with the club on behalf of supporters. Season Tickets and Deadlines The Season Ticket Early Bird Deadline is set for 5pm, Thursday 4th June alongside the seat reservation deadline and extended finance option (well received). Continue to explore flexibility options for supporters on deadlines. KP – I'm hopeful of a solution and trying to find a balance that is positive for all, supporters and club. Communication Our communication throughout this uncertain time has been outstanding and exemplar. Supporters appreciate the transparency and honesty in the clubs messaging. Continue to keep supporters updated even if no 'new' news. _______________________ HCF update An excellent update from our club foundation here - https://www.hiberniancommunityfoundation.org.uk/news/interview-with-charlie-bennett-hibernian-community-foundation-ceo

✅ Important work in Edinburgh and East Lothian ✅ Hibs class ✅ Supporting Young People ✅ Developing Partnerships ✅ Easter Road bucket collections going a long way ✅ Child food support ✅ Further growth in HCF programmes _______________________ Away strip launch. 

Following on from the fastest selling Hibs strip of all time we have our away strip now. I've always been a fan of judging any strips in the flesh in the clubstore (Does them more justice). Roll on July. _______________________ Thank you to all the Hibernian players that have moved on at the end of this campaign. Best of luck to you in the future.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10637 _______________________ Hands off Hibs

Approaching 30 years for this momentous moment in our club history. As a 4 year old at the time I can remember vividly attending the supporter rally on the 9th June 1990 in the scorching heat. The magnitude of the situation is something that will never be forgotten. 

http://www.hibshistoricaltrust.org.uk/events/hands-off-hibs If you were supporting, contributing, planning, thinking or just there - on behalf of my generation and the next one down and so on, thank you for all that you did at that time. We'll always be eternally grateful to everyone. _______________________ Club call outs this month. Season Tickets sold – 7000+ (Outstanding) John Ogilvie (1928-2020) http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10628

Hibs togetherness among staff and fans is helping club through coronavirus crisis - Greg McEwan

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-togetherness-among-staff-and-fans-helping-club-through-coronavirus-crisis-2848224 Changing Room (new 5 week course) http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10640 Clubstore update http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10627 _______________________ The club is reaching out to supporters online more than ever and want to make sure they have the most up-to-date information for us. Please double-check your details by following the steps below.

_______________________ This is what it feels like to be Hibs.  https://twitter.com/TheOmniGuy/status/1261588758488666114?s=20 Here whenever you need me - kpower@hibernianfc.co.uk