Initiative set to fill Easter Road to the rafters

HIBS FANS CAN watch ‘Football For A Fiver’ this month and the club are hoping to sell out every seat in the Easter Road stadium for the visit of St Johnstone on Saturday 5 March.

The regime recognised the impact that a sold-out stadium had on Shaun Maloney’s side when they faced Hearts earlier this year, and have told fans not to underestimate the role they play in helping the team push on to finish in the European places.

That night Easter Road was rocking with 90 minutes of non-stop cheering from all four stands all around the stadium.

Playing in front of a full-house really seemd to inspire the Hibs players.

The Saints were chosen as the opposition for this initiative as they are the team which always looks after the Hibs travelling support on any visit to Perth.

Chief Executive Officer at Hibernian FC, Ben Kensell said: “Football is all about the fans, and the support we have received this season has been phenomenal.

“Being a football fan isn’t cheap, and Covid has made it even harder for everyone, but it’s clear to see the vital role that you all play.

“As we come to an important part of the season, we want to make Easter Road a fortress and have as many supporters getting behind Shaun Maloney’s side as possible.

“Through ‘Football For A Fiver’, we have made the game affordable for everyone and hopefully we will sell out Easter Road once again.

“The stadium was bouncing for the Edinburgh Derby, and it made it a really special occasion. I hope we can create that kind of atmosphere again.

“It’s also fantastic that the match is against St Johnstone as they look after our fans well when we travel to Perth and offer the cheapest away day ticket for our supporters.”

All match tickets on sale for just £5, including away fans and the club are keen to see as many Hibs fans, young and old, at Easter Road as possible.