The SPFL has taken a unilateral decision to reduce Hibs’ ticket allocation for the forthcoming Betfred Cup semi-final against Celtic at Hampden.
The action was contrary to the Club’s stated desire to retain a section of tickets that would have allowed more Hibs fans to access concession price tickets, including children and OAPs.
Leeann Dempster, Chief Executive, said :”Whilst the Club accepts the need to ensure the best possible attendance at showpiece games, it is our view that it would have been reasonable and practicable for the SPFL to accede to our request to retain a higher number of less expensive tickets. The response has been disappointing and frustrating.
“It’s my view that segregation would not have been an issue for the area we requested, and as it is the decision taken means the vast majority of Hibs fans now wishing to go to the game will have to pay the higher price ticket regardless of their age or status.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
