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Re Lenny's rightful criticism of the poor atmosphere at ER, you're right re the proper organisation of a singing section but IMO Hibs FC has actually contributed to that sterile atmosphere anyway. They weren't proactive enough in favouring a properly organised singing section somewhere within the stadium. Also they banned the use of banners etc, which alienated many Hibs fans who wanted to try to change it and encourage lotsa other Hibs supporters of a similar ilk to join in and improve things for the better!! I'm gonna try to debate this issue with Hibs officials at the AGM esp with Neil Lennon being there. My suggestion would be go to Germany and take in a couple of Bundesligue matches - the difference in atmosphere is 'night n day' but of course the German crowds are huge - clearly a big factor but there's still something to learn about the Bundesligue clubs and how they manage their crowds and allow their fans to contribute to the 'special atmosphere' within their stadia - all part of their sales pitch! IMO this problem can be tackled by some cute management within our fully modernised stadium that has so much more to offer in that respect! Also introduce 'standing sections'? I'd luv to see significant moves to bring back a properly controlled standing section for fans who wanna embrace that kinda initiative. Lets face it, we have thousands of regular away fans who provide a far better atmosphere than we generally observe at ER Stadium. I'm sure that most of these fans attend Hibs home games but they are spread out across the stadium. Our footie club has to be far more proactive in attracting those fans, and others, to provide a 'main focal point' of solid vocal support within a chosen part of the stadium that will maximise the noise effect and ultimately spur on the players to play well and win testy games.

Spot on 0762 re copying the German style.  Even if the made the Famous 5 stand the main vocal point of Easter Rd to start with that way it's easy to control there's a bar inside the stand to get the guys a few beers before the game . Imo that's why the away support is much more vocal because their pumped up with having a few bevvies before the game.
I. Better no mention this to my wee grandson (7) soon as he hears the drum banging he away in his own world. Funny like he loves the Warburton song his dad's face is epic hahahahahaha

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