Hibs have revealed a further investigation into an alleged discriminatory remark during their clash with Dundee United has confirmed the comment made WAS racist.
Footage went viral from the October 11 match at Tannadice which picking up audio from the stands which appeared to feature the term "black b******" - at the time seeming to be directed at Jair Tavares. A later statement from Dundee United said both clubs "unequivocally accepted" that the audio came from the Hibs end of the ground and "that the likelihood is the comment was derogatory rather than racial."
But Hibs have released a statement revealing a further investigation has seen them pass the audio onto an "independent audio forensic expert" who is said to have found the comment was racist. The statement reads: "Hibernian FC has continued to investigate the incident that occurred on Tuesday 11 October 2022 in our cinch Premiership match at Dundee United. Alongside a number of different stakeholders, the club has been working hard to ensure that a thorough investigation has taken place.
