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[macd123]

I know you have reason to not come after the last couple of years but come back! You are missing some really good stuff.

[gaz1875]

Here here...if we can just start winning the fans will return, some of the play over the last few games has been the best in a very very long time.

[macd123]

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Here here...if we can just start winning the fans will return, some of the play over the last few games has been the best in a very very long time.

Definitely. Ironic we got more supporters watching the worst football in the club s history under butcher than we do now under stubbs. Allan and mcgeouch alone are worth the admission fee.

[NAE NOOKIE]

This is slowly turning into a team worth watching, we were very good on Sunday ...... tonight we were better. If this keeps up you will certainly not be able to complain about not getting value for money.

We could, if things keep on this course, have a team worthy of our support.

[Hermit Crab]

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This is slowly turning into a team worth watching, we were very good on Sunday ...... tonight we were better. If this keeps up you will certainly not be able to complain about not getting value for money.

We could, if things keep on this course, have a team worthy of our support.

I couldn't go tonight as I was working but kept an eye on the match updates thread. You say we were better tonight but the 3 goals were defensive howlers according to the match updates thread.

While I agree we were better on Sunday than we have been, we need to stop shipping the goals and actually close games out and get wins. I agree about trying to get fans back but until we are winning games and putting points on the board and challenging the top two in the league it's going to be difficult to convince them.

Its a case of once bitten twice with some fans I'm afraid.

[Wilson]

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I couldn't go tonight as I was working but kept an eye on the match updates thread. You say we were better tonight but the 3 goals were defensive howlers according to the match updates thread.

While I agree we were better on Sunday than we have been, we need to stop shipping the goals and actually close games out and get wins. I agree about trying to get fans back but until we are winning games and putting points on the board and challenging the top two in the league it's going to be difficult to convince them.

Its a case of once bitten twice with some fans I'm afraid.

You are over analysing things. We weren't expected to win this game but we gave it our all. Right to the bitter end. This is on the back of other positive performances. We are building something good here. It is time to back the team.

[Swedish hibee]

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Its a case of once bitten twice with some fans I'm afraid.

Well the glory hunters who only come out at cup finals are missing out.

[kaimendhibs]

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I couldn't go tonight as I was working but kept an eye on the match updates thread. You say we were better tonight but the 3 goals were defensive howlers according to the match updates thread.

While I agree we were better on Sunday than we have been, we need to stop shipping the goals and actually close games out and get wins. I agree about trying to get fans back but until we are winning games and putting points on the board and challenging the top two in the league it's going to be difficult to convince them.

Its a case of once bitten twice with some fans I'm afraid.

G, hibs were fantastic tonight! Ok, some bad defending but remember United are filled with pace and flair. Our defence stood up really well for the most part and all of extra time. Best I have seen for a long, long while and the fans responded.


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[NAE NOOKIE]

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I couldn't go tonight as I was working but kept an eye on the match updates thread. You say we were better tonight but the 3 goals were defensive howlers according to the match updates thread.

While I agree we were better on Sunday than we have been, we need to stop shipping the goals and actually close games out and get wins. I agree about trying to get fans back but until we are winning games and putting points on the board and challenging the top two in the league it's going to be difficult to convince them.

Its a case of once bitten twice with some fans I'm afraid.

The goal where Oxley saved at the forwards feet was unfortunate, the ball broke for Utd and Stevenson was unlucky that his challenge didn't clear the ball. The 3rd Utd goal could have been defended better, but once again Stevenson was on the line and a bit unlucky that he couldn't header it away.

Nobody is pretending Hibs are perfect, but when we are in possession of the ball we are playing some really good stuff from the back out. It is no surprise that our best performances are coming in games where the opposition are prepared to come out and play, the trick now is to find a way around packed defences. The spirit in the team at the moment is obvious though and the last fortnight has been very, very encouraging.

As for the Petrie situation .... Nobody wants him gone more than me, hell I even came up from the Borders to attend the protest, but I support Hibs and can think of better ways to protest than not going to games.

[...WentToMowAnSPL]

I've got a season ticket but working in Houston! Kept up to date on Twitter and respect to the team and support tonight #GGTTH

[Albanian Hibs]

I wasnt there because I am off on my hols this morning. Sounded like a cracker though.

[weonlywon6-2]

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I know you have reason to not come after the last couple of years but come back! You are missing some really good stuff.

Very true,league games will not be as open as last night but if the team puts in that effort every week the fans will come back

[southsider]

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Very true,league games will not be as open as last night but if the team puts in that effort every week the fans will come back

I would love to see bigger crowds at ER but the truth is that football at Hibs is fat too expensive for what is on show. £400 for lower league football S/T is just not on. I paid for mine like 7,500 + others but S/T's for B. Munich and parts of the Camp Nou go for less.

[NAE NOOKIE]

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I would love to see bigger crowds at ER but the truth is that football at Hibs is fat too expensive for what is on show. £400 for lower league football S/T is just not on. I paid for mine like 7,500 + others but S/T's for B. Munich and parts of the Camp Nou go for less.

Unfortunately the SPFL doesn't have a 700 million Euro per season TV deal to fall back on. Comparisons with Barca and Bayern are a waste of time in the context of this debate.

The crowd on Wednesday was definitely affected by charging £28 for an adult on Sunday ... a decision I do not agree with. £20 for adults and £5 for kids was about right on Wednesday ... but that was £48 in 3 days, which for walk ups was too much.

[southsider]

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Unfortunately the SPFL doesn't have a 700 million Euro per season TV deal to fall back on. Comparisons with Barca and Bayern are a waste of time in the context of this debate.

The crowd on Wednesday was definitely affected by charging £28 for an adult on Sunday ... a decision I do not agree with. £20 for adults and £5 for kids was about right on Wednesday ... but that was £48 in 3 days, which for walk ups was too much.

Aye but do you think we could sell 15,000 s/t at £200 rather than 7,500 at £400 ?

[blackpoolhibs]

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Aye but do you think we could sell 15,000 s/t at £200 rather than 7,500 at £400 ?

We dont sell 7.5k at £400?

[SunshineOnLeith]

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Aye but do you think we could sell 15,000 s/t at £200 rather than 7,500 at £400 ?

No.

[weonlywon6-2]

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Aye but do you think we could sell 15,000 s/t at £200 rather than 7,500 at £400 ?

Dunno about the 15,000 figure but we would shift a lot more at that price.
If we keep playing well half season sales could be interesting

[Oscar T Grouch]

I'm afraid the fans I know that are staying away, are doing so because of Petrie and have vowed not to return until he's away. Personally I cannae help myself and end up going no matter how we play. So last night was like a wee bonus for me. Getting the feeling I used to get at ER, buzzing while walking along Hawkhill Ave after the game. if Petrie goes a lot of people would come back its that simple.

[Andy74]

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I'm afraid the fans I know that are staying away, are doing so because of Petrie and have vowed not to return until he's away. Personally I cannae help myself and end up going no matter how we play. So last night was like a wee bonus for me. Getting the feeling I used to get at ER, buzzing while walking along Hawkhill Ave after the game. if Petrie goes a lot of people would come back its that simple.

I'd like Petrie gone but to not go to matches because of it is pathetic. I don't actually believe there are many people who genuinely do this.

[Oscar T Grouch]

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I'd like Petrie gone but to not go to matches because of it is pathetic. I don't actually believe there are many people who genuinely do this.

I genuinely do, the feeling of antipathy toward Petrie is palpable and I know many who feel this way. I think this will diminish when we start winning consistently, which is going to happen. Football fans are fickle and change their mind easily, remember what this board was like a few weeks ago

[blackpoolhibs]

I know 2 people who wont be back while he is at the club, and both dont come on here or manage to see much of the games other than the live ones on telly. In fact one of them is is Australia at the moment and the other went out on Sunday with his wife and Grandchild rather than watch the derby.

They won't be back and are not missing it at all, its become a lot easier for them to not go to games now.

[HappyAsHellas]

Never understand the Petrie stuff - he's STF's man so surely their anger should be along the lines of "I wont return while he's the owner".
I don't support Petrie, I don't support Farmer, I support Hibs and I'll be buggered if I'm going to stop watching them because of some suit. If people want to watch a very good, entertaining Hibs team then they should go to the games and stop the pathetic excuses.
When the football's rank, it is hard to motivate yourself, but that excuse, thankfully has sailed.

[inglisavhibs]

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I know 2 people who wont be back while he is at the club, and both dont come on here or manage to see much of the games other than the live ones on telly. In fact one of them is is Australia at the moment and the other went out on Sunday with his wife and Grandchild rather than watch the derby.

They won't be back and are not missing it at all, its become a lot easier for them to not go to games now.

When and if we start getting the results our current play deserves i wonder if Petrie will still be talked about. I doubt it and personally think that the 2 people you know just don't like football enough to support a team like Hibs. As was the case last night I prefer the atmosphere when there are less people attending but the ones that do are hard core and generally support the team whatever. Your two friends won't be missed in the long term. You are not alone though, as many of my Hibs supporting friends have given up attending and it will take a big change in fortune to get them back on a regular basis.

[jacomo]

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I'd like Petrie gone but to not go to matches because of it is pathetic. I don't actually believe there are many people who genuinely do this.

He's been the dominant figure over the past decade but the club is bigger than any individual. Fans should continue to voice their opinions on his continued involvement but the team needs as much support as possible.

[Steve20]

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I'd like Petrie gone but to not go to matches because of it is pathetic. I don't actually believe there are many people who genuinely do this.

I can assure you there is and quite a few as well.

There's other reasons though why people aren't attending. It's good that the team is looking better, but I don't see people coming back in their numbers while we're so far behind the top of the league. Promotion is a must this season and since the playoffs are pretty much a certainty (no chance of the league but no chance of finishing below 4th), we're really just playing out time until next April/May when the playoffs come round. So I'd expect the non attenders will wait for those games.

[khib70]

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I can assure you there is and quite a few as well.

There's other reasons though why people aren't attending. It's good that the team is looking better, but I don't see people coming back in their numbers while we're so far behind the top of the league. Promotion is a must this season and since the playoffs are pretty much a certainty (no chance of the league but no chance of finishing below 4th), we're really just playing out time until next April/May when the playoffs come round. So I'd expect the non attenders will wait for those games.

So some people have progressed past "sing when we're winning" to "only show up when we're winning". The concept of "supporting a football team" never used to include "only on condition they're doing well". As for the Petrie boycotters, I agree with Andy. Pathetic reason for staying away. As I said before on here, when any success does appear, these people will trample those of us who've continued to attend and support underfoot to get their hands on tickets.

[blackpoolhibs]

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So some people have progressed past "sing when we're winning" to "only show up when we're winning". The concept of "supporting a football team" never used to include "only on condition they're doing well". As for the Petrie boycotters, I agree with Andy. Pathetic reason for staying away. As I said before on here, when any success does appear, these people will trample those of us who've continued to attend and support underfoot to get their hands on tickets.

How many do you reckon this could be, and have the police been informed?

[inglisavhibs]

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I can assure you there is and quite a few as well.

There's other reasons though why people aren't attending. It's good that the team is looking better, but I don't see people coming back in their numbers while we're so far behind the top of the league. Promotion is a must this season and since the playoffs are pretty much a certainty (no chance of the league but no chance of finishing below 4th), we're really just playing out time until next April/May when the playoffs come round. So I'd expect the non attenders will wait for those games.

What a depressing post, but everyone to their own i suppose. Maybe better supporting one of the old firm, they tend to win most games.

[jdships]

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I'd like Petrie gone but to not go to matches because of it is pathetic. I don't actually believe there are many people who genuinely do this.

Exactly !!
I stopped going about six weeks ago ( after 74 years ) and as it stands have no intention of returning until I see improvement being maintained.
NOTHING TO DO WITH Petrie simply down to wanting to enjoy my football and get value for my money . Health and finance plays a part also but minor !!