January in Dubai anyone?

***scoopyboy*** · 08-11-2018 11:24 AM

Not seen anything official (or indeed on here) but I have it on good authority that Hibs are going to Dubai from 5th to 12th January. Two games being mentioned.

**Sir David Gray** · 08-11-2018 11:31 AM

I'm assuming Marciano won't be invited on this trip.

***McSwanky*** · 08-11-2018 12:22 PM

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I'm assuming Marciano won't be invited on this trip.

Why?

***Bobo*** · 08-11-2018 12:33 PM

Checked this out last week, we're playing 2 games over there, but it's the dearest time of the year for going.

Was going to cost 3k for two of us without spending money so not going to bother.

***flash*** · 08-11-2018 12:35 PM

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Not seen anything official (or indeed on here) but I have it on good authority that Hibs are going to Dubai from 5th to 12th January. Two games being mentioned.

Expensive one for the away season ticket holders.

***danhibees1875*** · 08-11-2018 12:41 PM

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Checked this out last week, we're playing 2 games over there, but it's the dearest time of the year for going.

Was going to cost 3k for two of us without spending money so not going to bother.

And you'll be looking for a ticket to Tynecastle I bet.

***Stuart93*** · 08-11-2018 12:42 PM

Well least we know where McGinn’s transfer fee has went

***Hibernian Verse*** · 08-11-2018 12:50 PM

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Well least we know where McGinn’s transfer fee has went

If we're playing friendlies we will be getting paid to be there.

***CropleyWasGod*** · 08-11-2018 12:52 PM

Will there be any fire extinguishers in the hotel?

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**~~The 90+2~~** · 08-11-2018 12:54 PM

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Why?

Religious reasons

***McSwanky*** · 08-11-2018 12:58 PM

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Religious reasons

Thanks for that. I should maybe have digressed a bit though... I was more interested in why the first comment on a thread about a Hibs game/games was related to a religious issue. Seems a strange leap to me.

***scoopyboy*** · 08-11-2018 01:12 PM

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Expensive one for the away season ticket holders.

OMG - Hermit Crab will be along soon.

Hope he's not got a restricted view ticket.

***Hermit Crab*** · 08-11-2018 01:16 PM

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OMG - Hermit Crab will be along soon.

Hope he's not got a restricted view ticket.

If I can shift my spare for Aberdeen tomorrow then I'll go to Dubai

**murray26** · 08-11-2018 01:24 PM

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Checked this out last week, we're playing 2 games over there, but it's the dearest time of the year for going.

Was going to cost 3k for two of us without spending money so not going to bother.

The real fans will be there..😊

***Mantis Toboggan*** · 08-11-2018 01:57 PM

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Religious reasons

More specifically, the UAE doesn't recognise Israel as a state, which means that it is not possible to enter with an Israeli passport

***bigwheel*** · 08-11-2018 02:04 PM

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More specifically, the UAE doesn't recognise Israel as a state, which means that it is not possible to enter with an Israeli passport

I would fully expect a sportsperson, as part of a team, to be able to get entry rights into Dubai for something such as this...they do it for many large sporting events already..

edit...mind you. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports...raeli/4341691/

***scoopyboy*** · 08-11-2018 02:28 PM

Heads up for anyone thinking of going.

I have just had a phone call to state only one game will be getting played and its on Friday 11th January at night.

***blackpoolhibs*** · 08-11-2018 02:32 PM

Anyone running a bus?

**blaikie** · 08-11-2018 02:40 PM

Any idea who we are playing?

**~~hibbyfraelibby~~** · 08-11-2018 02:48 PM

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Israeli Passport and a Gulf Arab state?

***scoopyboy*** · 08-11-2018 02:50 PM

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Any idea who we are playing?

Not yet mate. No posters up for the game over there?

***McSwanky*** · 08-11-2018 02:51 PM

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Israeli Passport and a Gulf Arab state?

That's been covered, but thanks!

As explained above, though, my "why" was more about why this was the first reaction to a thread about Hibs playing a friendly abroad.

***hibeerealist*** · 08-11-2018 02:58 PM

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Checked this out last week, we're playing 2 games over there, but it's the dearest time of the year for going.

Was going to cost 3k for two of us without spending money so not going to bother.

Aye Bobo and £10 a bottle of beer the place is a joke!

Dont encourage them go to the derby and rest here.

**~~Scott Allan Key~~** · 08-11-2018 03:55 PM

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More specifically, the UAE doesn't recognise Israel as a state, which means that it is not possible to enter with an Israeli passport

Political, rather than religious reasons, although some don’t know the difference.

**Sir David Gray** · 08-11-2018 04:15 PM

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Thanks for that. I should maybe have digressed a bit though... I was more interested in why the first comment on a thread about a Hibs game/games was related to a religious issue. Seems a strange leap to me.

It just seems strange that we are arranging a mid-season tour to a place where our current second choice goalkeeper won't be allowed to travel to.

**lyonhibs** · 08-11-2018 04:20 PM

Place is a dump. One of the best places to be if you're absolutely minted I suppose, but I found it to be a bit of a building site and all built off the back of an army of immigrant labour who are treated little better than slaves.

**blaikie** · 08-11-2018 04:37 PM

Asian cup is on at the same time, looking forward to this for purely selfish reasons of course 😂!

***overdrive*** · 08-11-2018 05:29 PM

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More specifically, the UAE doesn't recognise Israel as a state, which means that it is not possible to enter with an Israeli passport

Not just that, even if you have a passport through citizenship of another country, they won't let you in if you born in Israel.

***McSwanky*** · 08-11-2018 07:37 PM

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It just seems strange that we are arranging a mid-season tour to a place where our current second choice goalkeeper won't be allowed to travel to.

Ahhh, that explains it then. I mistakenly thought it was an attempt to divert the thread into a discussion about the intolerance of the UAE.

My mistake. Carry on!

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