Hibs reduce away tickets for ‘abhorrent behaviour’

Hibs’ statement came the day after Rangers’ visit in the Scottish CupHibernian are to reduce the ticket allocation for away supporters at Easter Road citing “abhorrent behaviour and chanting made by some supporters”.

The Scottish Premiership club is also calling on football’s governing bodies and fellow clubs to get tougher on unacceptable conduct in general.

A statement entitled “enough is enough” came the day after their Scottish Cup semi-final defeat at home to Rangers.

Hibs say “unacceptable conduct has become rife” in recent years.

Visit our Hibernian page for all the latest news, analysis and fan viewsYou can now get Hibernian news notifications in the BBC Sport app – find out more”Whether that be through the use of pyrotechnics, sectarianism, objects being thrown on to the field of play, or through other actions, this is simply not good enough,” they say.

“Understanding that the behaviour of certain sections of Hibernian FC’s own support has not been good enough at times this season, the club has been taking the strongest possible action against those who behave in an unacceptable manner, working with Police Scotland and colleagues at other clubs.

“Hibernian FC now implores other clubs to act in a similar fashion and the governing bodies to take serious consideration into the issues to ensure Scottish football is safe and welcoming for all.”

Hibs say they have now taken the step to reduce the away allocation at their stadium “following fan behaviour and chanting from opposing teams this season”.

“Football is a sport for all and stadiums should be a place where families and friends can come together to support their team,” they add.

“Hibernian FC prides itself on being a club for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, creed and sexual orientation.

“Everyone should be able to feel safe and comfortable attending a football match.”

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