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.
"To do so, the audio from that incident was sent to an independent audio forensic expert who subsequently confirmed that the comment made by the individual at the match was racial. Hibernian FC has a zero-tolerance position on all kinds of racist and discriminatory abuse and finds that behaviour completely abhorrent. It has no place at Hibs, in the game, or in wider society.
"Once again, Hibernian FC asks supporters to come forward if they witnessed this incident, so it can be dealt with appropriately. Please contact club@hibernianfc.co.uk. If the individual is identified, then the person will face the strongest action from the Cxub.
"Hibernian FC is proud to have players, staff, and supporters from a number of different backgrounds and cultures, and will continue to work alongside all other clubs up and down the country to ensure that all forms of discrimination are kicked out of the game."
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