Jackie McNamara snr urges Hibs owner Ron Gordon not to cut too deep

Ex-skipper wants to fight for third with Hearts relegated

Former Hibernian captain Jackie McNamara snr. Picture: Sammy Turner/SNS

Jackie McNamara snr has urged Hibs to avoid making drastic cutbacks that could risk throwing away an opportunity to become the country’s third force.

Hibs fans have rallied to back a campaign to help the Easter Road club through the current crisis.

More than 300 fans have pledged donations through Hibernian Supporters Limited (HSL) in the last 48 hours. The organisation’s goal is to attract 1500 new members on top of the current 2500 subscribers and help raise as much as £400,000 towards the player budget next season.

Former Hibs captain McNamara, a director of HSL, believes finishing third next season is even more achievable following Hearts’ relegation.

He said: “Like any other Hibs fan I understand the need to cut the cloth but I do hope they don’t cut too deep. We should be aiming to hit that third spot.

“There is an opportunity for us to try to help improve the quality of player so I’m really pleased that our supporters are choosing to help out at this really difficult time for the club.”

Hibs owner Ron Gordon admitted the club’s current cost structure is “not sustainable” in a statement on Monday and there are reports of redundancies amongst the coaching staff.

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