Matty Fairnie

Fan columnist

Matty Fairnie writes the weekly fan's view column for the Hibs Observer. He’s the host of the long-running Longbangers podcast and can usually be found in his season-ticket seat in the West Stand at Easter Road on matchdays. Don’t expect any in-depth tactical knowledge, or insight of any great use.

Matty Fairnie writes the weekly fan's view column for the Hibs Observer. He’s the host of the long-running Longbangers podcast and can usually be found in his season-ticket seat in the West Stand at Easter Road on matchdays. Don’t expect any in-depth tactical knowledge, or insight of any great use.

Latest articles from Matty Fairnie

It was a busy summer at Easter Road

FAN VIEW Hibs get serious with summer rebuild but some questions do remain
Matty Fairnie of the Longbangers podcast offers a supporter's verdict on the transfer window.

Hibs are back to Easter Road this weekend

FAN VIEW The 3 Hibs players pushing for a start against Dundee - fan view
Matty Fairnie of the Longbangers previews the Premiership clash with Dundee - and he's expecting an entertaining affair.

Hibs players applaud the fans after the 2-0 defeat by Celtic

FAN VIEW Fan view: Getting a 90-minute display out of Hibs remains an 'unsolvable puzzle'
Matty Fairnie hopes Hibs can bounce back from last weekend when they face Celtic again - but has some sympathy for head coach David Gray

Sporting director Malky Mackay and CEO Ben Kensell pictured at the St Mirren game

FAN VIEW Fan view: What is the process, and why should Hibs fans trust it?
Matty Fairnie looks back on a disastrous season opener, the flurry of transfer activity that followed, and what's next for Hibs.

David Gray was named the new head coach of Hibs this week

FAN VIEW Why Gray must get backing from board to succeed as Hibs head coach - fan view
Matty Fairnie reflects on the appointment of David Gray as Hibs head coach and urges the club to give him the tools and players to succeed

Malky Mackay and Ben Kensell

FAN VIEW The 3 key things Hibs need a new manager to deliver at Easter Road
Matty Fairnie of the Longbangers podcast looks at the fundamentals Hibs' next dugout appointment must be able to provide.

Hanlon and Stevenson take their leave

FAN VIEW Hibs can use 'end of an era' moment to draw a line in the sand for better things
Matty Fairnie of the Longbangers podcast casts his eye over a hectic week of change at Easter Road.

Nick Montgomery and the players applaud the fans in Dingwall

FAN VIEW Hibs fans need a tangible sign that things will get better at Easter Road
Matty Fairnie has had quite enough for one season, thank you very much, and just wants to see something tangible to suggest things will get better.

Indication of a VAR review during a Hibs game at Easter Road

FAN VIEW Fan view: Not VAR's fault Hibs are bottom six, but can we have our money back?
Matty Fairnie reflects on a good win in Perth, but more misery from VAR - and wonders if Hibs can get their money back.

The rest of the season starts this weekend

FAN VIEW The critical role Hibs should consider for a review that must not fail
Matty Fairnie of the Longbangers podcast looks ahead to this weekend's clash with St Johnstone and addresses the wider issues at the club.