Hibs fans urged to give bigger backing to buy out

Hibernian fans have been urged to give greater backing to their buy out vehicle, Hibernian Supporters Limited.   So far they have contributed £250,000 and own seven-and-a-half per cent of the shares.  It is hoped that by the end of the year they will have raised £500k.

Hibernian fans have been urged to give greater backing to their buy out vehicle, Hibernian Supporters Limited.   So far they have contributed £250,000 and own seven-and-a-half per cent of the shares.  It is hoped that by the end of the year they will have raised £500k.

At this rate they will have acquired 35 per cent of the shares by 2020, but it is thought that faster progress could be made.  Fans at rivals Hearts are contributing £120k a month.