Hibernian to give view on fan behaviour to Scottish football's ruling body

Ticket allocation to away fans is be cut at Hibernian's Easter Road stadium

The Scottish FA has asked Hibernian to present its views on unacceptable fan behaviour to a committee that looks at rule changes within football.

The club announced on Monday that it is to reduce the ticket allocation for away supporters at its Easter Road stadium.

It cited "abhorrent behaviour and chanting made by some supporters".

A statement entitled "enough is enough" came the day after Hibs' home Scottish Cup quarter-final defeat by Rangers.

The Scottish Premiership club called for more to be done on issues such as sectarian singing, the use of pyrotechnics and objects being thrown on the pitch.

It also wants football's governing bodies and fellow clubs to get tougher on unacceptable conduct in general.

BBC Scotland understands Hibs are open to discussions about the introduction of tougher measures such as strict liability, where clubs can be heavily sanctioned for the behaviour of their supporters.

Under the current rules, clubs avoid punishment if they can prove they have taken steps to prevent unacceptable conduct.

A survey in 2019 found that only three of the 42 SPFL members club backed the introduction of strict liability to tackle the issue.

A Hibernian statement urged football's governing bodies and other clubs to work together to make the game welcoming to all.

It said: "Hibernian FC prides itself on being a club for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, creed and sexual orientation.

"Everyone should be able to feel safe and comfortable attending a football match."

Hibernian confirmed the reduced ticket allocation will not include games with derby rivals Heart of Midlothian