It’s also been an emotional season off the pitch, with club owner Ron Gordon passing away last month at the age of 68. He had been receiving treatment for cancer.
On the pitch, Lee Johnson’s first season in charge was always going to a transition and that is how it has turned out. A disappointing exit at the group stage of of the Premier Sports Cup after an administration error was followed by some patchy form in the league.
The return of talisman Martin Boyle gave the Hibs fans a big lift and, despite the departure of Ryan Porteous in January, Johnson’s team are now enjoying their best period of the campaign so far in terms of results and performances. The race for third place is now very much on. There is are four more games to go before the split and another five matches after that for Johnson’s men to chase down Aberdeen and Hearts.
Here is a selection of Hibs fans pictures from the season so far.
. Passion
The Hibs fans have been right behind the team during an up and down season for the Easter Road club Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
. Sunshine football
Hibs fans cheer their team on against Hartlepool United during their pre-season trip to Alcantarilha, Portugal Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Any view will do
Fans watch the friendly against Burton Albion in Portugal Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Meeting the manager
New boss Lee Johnson speaks to fans during the pre-season training camp at the Amendoeira Golf Resortin Portugal Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Positive start
Hibs fans enjoy a 5-0 win over Clyde in the Premier Sports Cup group match, the first competitive game of the season Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Off to a flyer
Hibs v Clyde in the sunshine gets the competitive season under way Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. One to forget
There was a big following for the Premier Sports Cup group tie The Falkirk Stadium, where Hibs suffered a 2-1 defeat Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Making a noise
Block 7 fans get right behind the team against Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena in August. Hibs lost 2-1 Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
. Derby day
The fans are in full voice for the first derby of the season at Easter Road, Martin Boyle snatching a late equaliser on his return to club Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
. On display
The fans' display before the visit of Hearts in August Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
. Arms aloft
Fans backing the team against Rangers at Easter Road in August Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
. Packed to the rafters
Fans fill the stand for the visit of Rangers Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
. Flying the flag
Hibs fans at Easter Road for the visit of Kilmarnock in September Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
1. Passion
The Hibs fans have been right behind the team during an up and down season for the Easter Road club Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
2. Sunshine football
Hibs fans cheer their team on against Hartlepool United during their pre-season trip to Alcantarilha, Portugal Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
3. Any view will do
Fans watch the friendly against Burton Albion in Portugal Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
4. Meeting the manager
New boss Lee Johnson speaks to fans during the pre-season training camp at the Amendoeira Golf Resortin Portugal Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group