We remind all supporters that anyone caught in possession of pyrotechnics, caught throwing objects, causing damage, entering the trackside or field of play, bringing of bottles/cans into the stadium can expect action to be taken. The Club will continue to support the actions of Police Scotland and the Courts in acting against anyone detected carrying out a breach of the Ground Regulations or being involved in unacceptable conduct. Regardless, if we are home or away sanctions against any breach may result in the individual facing an indefinite Club Ban, a Football Banning Order or as we have seen elsewhere recently, a custodial sentence. Please don’t be that person!
Our last six matches show that we do not need pyrotechnics at our matches to create an atmosphere and we thank supporters for this. In addition to the toxic fumes that are emitted, the disruption to the match is something on a football perspective is not welcomed by the Football Department. Your club doesn’t want this, the players don’t want this and from communication we have received, Supporters don’t want this.
Walkways must be kept clear, and you are asked to take up your designated seat while watching the match. This is not only a ground regulations requirement but also in the interest of the safety of all members of the public.
The playing surface is for the players. Any individual who does enter the pitch or trackside, regardless of age, in addition to facing possible arrest will also face sanction by the Club that will include an indefinite ban from attending matches at Easter Road or from purchasing tickets involving the Club.
We ask you to think about your actions, before, during and after the match.
TICKETING
With the match a sell-out, supporters not in possession of a valid tickets should not travel to the Tynecastle or the surrounding are. With the game kicking off at 3pm, turnstiles will open at 2pm and you are advised to arrive early to avoid any queues at the turnstiles. Supporters will be subject to ticket checks, and searches before being pulsed up to the turnstiles.
TRAVEL
‘All Under One Banner’ parade in the city centre before the match which may make crossing the city difficult for our supporters. In addition, there are roadworks under the bridge on Russell Road and road width is half its usual width. Please check the regular travel information sites that my effect your route to and from the stadium and plan your journey time to be at the stadium in good time for kick-off.
FOR UP-PO-DATE TRAVEL INFORMATION ACROSS SCOTLAND VISIT: Traveline Scotland and Scottish Road Works.
SEGREGATION
Segregation will be in place in McLeod Street after the match and Hibernian Supporters are advised to disperse towards the Roseburn area for routes to home and back into the City Centre after the match.
Finally, please listen to and follow instructions given by Police Scotland, Stewards and over the PA System, before, during and after the match.
