Scotland v Qatar at Easter Road June 5th

**CB_NO3** · 09-04-2015 04:25 PM

As it says on the tin. Nice wee money spinner?

http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish...6&newsID=14586

**DH1875** · 09-04-2015 04:29 PM

Why are we even playing Qatar?

***Golden Bear*** · 09-04-2015 04:30 PM

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Why are we even playing Qatar?

Surely it will be far too hot in June?

**iwasthere1972** · 09-04-2015 05:09 PM

It's so that Qatar can get to find out what it's like playing in the winter.

***Bristolhibby*** · 09-04-2015 05:13 PM

Apparently because of this game we cannot make pot 2 for World Cup qualification.

By not playing the game and beating Ireland, we were pretty much guaranteed pot 2.

Not sure who makes these decisions, surely employing somebody to analyse rankings and set up opposition that set the team and gives us a good chance of getting into higher qualifying pots is a must.

J

**NAE NOOKIE** · 09-04-2015 05:25 PM

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Apparently because of this game we cannot make pot 2 for World Cup qualification.

By not playing the game and beating Ireland, we were pretty much guaranteed pot 2.

Not sure who makes these decisions, surely employing somebody to analyse rankings and set up opposition that set the team and gives us a good chance of getting into higher qualifying pots is a must.

J

If that's true somebody needs sacked. Unless of course my theory that the SFA are sucking up to the Qataris to try and get an off the shelf replacement for Hampdump after the Qatar world cup is true. You heard it here first.

In the meantime Hibs as hosts should take the opportunity to kiss a few desert bums ourselves ... there's oceans of cash to be had

***Bristolhibby*** · 09-04-2015 05:42 PM

Just done some reading.

Sounds like we will get into pot 2, providing we win both games. Doable.

@We_Global: @ScotlandStewart @ScottishFA just did some calcs. Scotland still controls own destiny, but not w a loss to Qatar. Must get points.

J

***greenginger*** · 09-04-2015 05:49 PM

Any chance we can get a couple of the oil-shieks to sign up to our share plan.

Just get them to tick the box for £ 125k / month. They'll never miss it.

***California-Hibs*** · 09-04-2015 11:59 PM

Am I not right in thinking we could have a Play-Off game in this week?!

***SteveHFC*** · 10-04-2015 12:03 AM

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Am I not right in thinking we could have a Play-Off game in this week?!

Most likely mate.

**frazeHFC** · 10-04-2015 12:12 AM

Vauxhall International Challenge Match sounds too crickety.

**monktonharp** · 10-04-2015 12:31 AM

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Any chance we can get a couple of the oil-shieks to sign up to our share plan.

Just get them to tick the box for £ 125k / month. They'll never miss it.

we just need a couple of landowners/pig farmers from Surrey to invest. that's where all the new oil money is. a bit like the Clampits, that family of poor mountaineers . Texas Gold, and all that.

***oneone73*** · 10-04-2015 06:22 AM

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Am I not right in thinking we could have a Play-Off game in this week?!

If we're in the Premiership playoff final, the second leg is away.

**DH1875** · 10-04-2015 07:07 AM

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Am I not right in thinking we could have a Play-Off game in this week?!

When are the playoff games? Think the Scotland game is the friday night so don't think they clash.

**Big_Franck** · 10-04-2015 09:20 AM

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If that's true somebody needs sacked. Unless of course my theory that the SFA are sucking up to the Qataris to try and get an off the shelf replacement for Hampdump after the Qatar world cup is true. You heard it here first.

In the meantime Hibs as hosts should take the opportunity to kiss a few desert bums ourselves ... there's oceans of cash to be had

**steakbake** · 10-04-2015 09:27 AM

A good opportunity got a protest against workers conditions in Qatar and FIFAs corruption....

***Keith_M*** · 10-04-2015 09:27 AM

Do the Qatari's slaves get in for half-price?

How about women, are they banned for the day or is the dress code strictly Burkas only?

***Carheenlea*** · 10-04-2015 10:03 AM

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Do the Qatari's slaves get in for half-price?

How about women, are they banned for the day or is the dress code strictly Burkas only?

If Anne Budge is going to attend, I'd insist she wore a burka.

**NAE NOOKIE** · 10-04-2015 10:38 AM

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A good opportunity got a protest against workers conditions in Qatar and FIFAs corruption....

On a serious note that's exactly what we should do

***Hibernian Verse*** · 10-04-2015 10:54 AM

On a serious note Petrie better be inviting a shed load of rich Qataris as his match guests.

**steakbake** · 10-04-2015 11:32 AM

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On a serious note that's exactly what we should do

Agreed! Where do we start...

**Bad Martini** · 10-04-2015 11:36 AM

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On a serious note Petrie better be inviting a shed load of rich Qataris as his match guests.

I seem to recall we played (and skelped 3-0) Canada at Easter Road...I don't recall any influx of mounties or maple syrup afterwards.

As for Petrie...have you HEARD his patter with match guests? How to win friends and influence people? Hmmm. I think not.

(Will take investment from any rich folk from anywhere all the same

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**Mathias Jack** · 10-04-2015 11:42 AM

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Most likely mate.

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Am I not right in thinking we could have a Play-Off game in this week?!

Maybe not, loan/short term contracts expire at the end of May. Play offs can't run into June for that reason...just going by what was in the press recently.

***CallumLaidlaw*** · 10-04-2015 11:48 AM

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Maybe not, loan/short term contracts expire at the end of May. Play offs can't run into June for that reason...just going by what was in the press recently.

If we or Falkirk get to the cup final and play off final, it will HAVE to run into June.

***superfurryhibby*** · 10-04-2015 12:05 PM

I predict a record low attendance for a Scotland game.

Another blow for the footballing integrity of the SFA, I'm embarrassed that we will host them, given the human rights issues in Qatar. Does anyone on here actually want to see this game?

***SteveHFC*** · 10-04-2015 12:08 PM

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I predict a record low attendance for a Scotland game.

Another blow for the footballing integrity of the SFA, I'm embarrassed that we will host them, given the human rights issues in Qatar. Does anyone on here actually want to see this game?

Good excuse for a night out uptown afterwards

***Bishop Hibee*** · 10-04-2015 12:15 PM

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I predict a record low attendance for a Scotland game.

Another blow for the footballing integrity of the SFA, I'm embarrassed that we will host them, given the human rights issues in Qatar. Does anyone on here actually want to see this game?

I'll go if it is priced right as it's just up the road. Qatar has civil rights issues but so do lots of other countries Scotland play. Would you boycott if we were playing Russia, the Ukraine or Israel?

***Jamesie*** · 10-04-2015 12:18 PM

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I seem to recall we played (and skelped 3-0) Canada at Easter Road...I don't recall any influx of mounties or maple syrup afterwards.

True - but then this - http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/...182n.119048854 - hadn't happened a few months before that game.

**Mathias Jack** · 10-04-2015 12:55 PM

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If we or Falkirk get to the cup final and play off final, it will HAVE to run into June.

Do you work for the SPFL/SFA and know this is 110% gospel?

If you do...i'll happily take my comments back

http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/fo...round-1.849496

Here's the article I was referring to....

***superfurryhibby*** · 10-04-2015 12:56 PM

[QUOTE=Bishop Hibee;4343764]I'll go if it is priced right as it's just up the road. Qatar has civil rights issues but so do lots of other countries Scotland play. Would you boycott if we were playing Russia, the Ukraine or Israel?[/

I suppose I see the game v Qatar as being linked to erse licking corruption in the game, that taints the fixture further.

Crowd of under 10,000 and probably way less. Utterly pointless fixture.

I've still not forgiven the SFA for playing Chile in 1977!

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