Hibernian Ban Block Seven for Three Matches After Dundee United Disorder
Hibernian have banned their Block Seven supporter group from three upcoming fixtures following clashes with police and stewards at Saturday's Scottish Premiership match away to Dundee United.
Hibernian have banned their Block Seven supporter group from the club's next three matches after images showed visiting fans clashing with police and stewards during Saturday's Scottish Premiership game away to Dundee United at Tannadice. The club said the ban covers home fixtures against Falkirk and Celtic and an away trip to St Mirren.
The sanction comes as Police Scotland revealed that 10 more people have been charged in connection with disorder at Hibs' away match against St Johnstone last month. Hibernian stated that the three-match ban follows a one-match ban issued after an incident earlier this season, and that the club discussed the punishment with the Scottish Professional Football League.
In its statement, Hibernian said its investigation into the Tannadice events is ongoing and that it will continue working with supporters, Police Scotland and Dundee United. Further action, including additional sanctions on an individual or collective basis, will be considered once that process is complete. The club added that the safety and well-being of every supporter is a top priority and that no one should feel unsafe or uncomfortable when supporting Hibernian.
The latest disorder occurred during head coach Marink Reedijk's first match in charge, which Hibernian lost. The club had said on Monday it would take appropriate action once it established the full circumstances of the scenes in the away end.
The ban has prompted contrasting reactions among supporters. Some fans backed the club's stance, arguing that disruptive behaviour risks spoiling the matchday experience for the wider Hibs support, while others questioned whether a collective punishment unfairly penalises members of Block Seven who were not involved in the clashes.
Hibernian reiterated their appreciation for the continued backing of supporters and said they will keep addressing unacceptable conduct so as not to undermine the experience of the broader fanbase. The club's investigation remains active, with the possibility of further sanctions once it concludes.
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