Hibernian to introduce safe standing to Easter Road from next season
It'll be set up in the lower tier of the Famous Five stand
Hibernian have announced they will introduce safe standing to Easter Road for the start of next season.
Following "a rigorous consultation process" with supporters aimed at improving the matchday experience, the Edinburgh club have decided to implement rail seating into the lower tier of the Famous Five Stand, with work due to start this summer.
"Firstly we would like to thank all the supporters that have engaged with us through this consultation process," chief executive Ben Kensell told the Hibs website.
"The information, opinions, and data that we've gained has been incredibly insightful and helped us come to this decision.
"The introduction of safe standing in the summer will be a big step for Hibernian in terms of improving the matchday experience at Easter Road, something that we as a club, and board of directors, are very passionate about.
"The consultation process also highlighted how important this is to supporters, how beneficial they believe safe standing will be, and ultimately showed us that the fans want it to be implemented.
"We fully understand that the topic of change can be difficult, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that any transitions are carried out as smoothly, as positively, and as fairly, for all."