Hibernian yet to respond to Rangers following pitch violence

[der Berliner 3,290]

HIBERNIAN FC STATEMENT

 

By: Hibernian Media on 23 May, 2016 17:44

 

 

 

A Police-led criminal inquiry is underway into events at Hibernian’s historic Scottish Cup win over Rangers at the weekend. The Scottish FA has also launched its own Independent Commission. The Club welcomes the announcement of the Commission which should have the widest ranging terms of reference.

 

The Independent Commission is to look into all aspects of the staging and management of the Final. That is right and proper. Everyone involved will want to know what lessons can be learned.

 

Hibernian FC will co-operate fully with the Independent Commission in every way it can and the Commission must be allowed to run its course and reach its own conclusions without fear or favour.

 

Hibernian FC today reiterated:

 

-That the Club is sorry that a number of Hibernian supporters invaded the pitch. Whilst emotions were running high, the Club cannot condone supporters coming onto the field of play.

 

-That the Club will co-operate fully with all of the relevant authorities to identify supporters involved in behaviour which tarnishes the good name of Hibernian FC.

 

-In particular, the Club will do everything in its power to bring to book any Hibernian supporters found to have been involved in the most serious allegations of assault – including assaults on the staff or players of Rangers FC

 

-The Club will take the strongest possible sanctions against any supporters involved in criminal activity or unacceptable behaviour

 

Chairman Rod Petrie said: “It is now clear from various sources that supporters being on the pitch at the end of the match led to acts of violence and disorder.

 

I condemn and the Club condemns all of the violence and unacceptable conduct perpetrated on the pitch and elsewhere and in the margins of the match at Hampden. There is absolutely no place for it in the game of football.

 

"Hibernian will do all that it can to support the criminal investigations to ensure that those who have transgressed face the consequences of their actions.”

 

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/6529

[pete 2,499]

Two days Later! Now resign from the SFA Mr Petrie!

[craig 5,199]

Rod, there is absolutely no place for YOU in Scottish football, other than being consigned to the history books.

 

Your position is untenable. Took 48 hours for this statement and STILL not one word of apology to Rangers or its players and staff for the clear assaults that took place against them on Saturday.

 

Hand in your notice - it is the ONLY decent thing to do.

[aweebluesoandso 290]

Damage limitation from Hivs.

[barca72 440]

There is the merest hint of contrition in that statement only.

Nor does he intimate any concern for the welfare of Rangers personnel.

To build bridges with these people would be a phony business.

[cooponthewing 1,139]

I wouldn't be looking for any decency from that lot. The mans an idiot. Anyone with a shred of decency would already have apologised and resigned.

[RANGERRAB 3,304]

Not good enough Petrie.

Edited May 23, 2016 by RANGERRAB

[Scott7 5,242]

How can they reiterate something they never said in the first place?

[JFK-1 1,677]

Think they would be willing to laugh it off as "passion" and "exuberance" if I were to go look for Petrie and punch him in the face?

[craig 5,199]

How can they reiterate something they never said in the first place?

 

Was literally about to post the same thing. Yet Spiers calls out statement "clunky and pitiful"