Hibs sack stadium announcer after Beatles song used to tease Hearts
The Easter Road club made the decision after some Hearts supporters took offence at the tongue-in-cheek airing of the song Taxman at half-time in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Dundee United. The match was broadcast live on Sky Sports.
The track was played in reference to Hearts’ struggles to save their club from the winding-up order issued by HMRC over an unpaid £450,000 PAYE, National Insurance and VAT bill.
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Hide AdA Hibs spokesman said the record had not been sanctioned to be aired by the club and added: “The stadium announcer’s contract has been terminated following a breach of conduct.”
However, the decision to sack the announcer has sparked a backlash on social media with a Twitter campaign calling for his reinstatement. Under the hashtag #justiceforwilliedocherty fans from a number of clubs have argued that Easter Road officials have overreacted to the playing of the song.