Why does everyone leave the stadium before the end of the game?

***Brightside*** · 17-02-2019 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by brianmc

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Camp Nou, Barcelona.
Easy.
Ask me a difficult one.

Nonsense. I was there last month. A fair few thousand left before the whistle but they other 70k stayed to applaud their team. There is not major traffic issue at Easter road. If people are leaving early its simply because they want to. That’s up to them. It’s not something I ever understand. But it’s their choice.

**hibsbollah** · 17-02-2019 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by pacoluna

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I like to stretch my legs.

Me too.
I wasn't being serious

***JohnM1875*** · 17-02-2019 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by wearethehibs

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So many people leave early to "beat the traffic", you're actually better staying till the end to get away sharp

Left on 90 minutes. Nothing to do with traffic. Wanted a seat at in the pub. Got one as well! Worth it

**Scottie** · 17-02-2019 08:55 AM

Deary me what a **** thread. Pay your money your choice when to leave.

**Tarrahib** · 17-02-2019 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Half Pint

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Deary me what a **** thread. Pay your money your choice when to leave.

Aye but don't block other people's view. Keep on moving.

***Diclonius*** · 17-02-2019 09:04 AM

I always start to head very slowly for the exit around a minute before the end of added time, and sit in some empty seats next to the exit. Then I dash off the minute the FT whistle goes.

Get to see the whole game and get out fairly quickly. Best of both worlds.

***Just Alf*** · 17-02-2019 09:06 AM

I like to get to work on time, rather leave early than not be there at all

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***Eyrie*** · 17-02-2019 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by The young one

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I sit in the famous five never leave early and was home by 5:50 this evening. Last week it was 5:45. Id suggest that it’s the way you drive home that’s mrs the issue than sitting in the stadium for five more minutes. That being said it’s everyones individual choice. For me I stay until the end of every game

Or where you park.

I found that parking a couple of streets further away may mean an extra couple of minutes walk but ten minutes less in traffic.

***Keith_M*** · 17-02-2019 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Just Alf

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I like to get to work on time, rather leave early than not be there at all
....

You have your priorities all wrong.

**Forza Fred** · 17-02-2019 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Jim44

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To be honest, leaving early has existed as long as I can remember, 65 years. It would be great if everybody stayed to applaud a result, but it’s not going to happen, so get over it.

When a regular in the early 70s when we did leave early it was to ensure we didn’tget Caught in the tidal wave queue at the Hibs club so we could get a pint and a seat.

Imagine there are a few who still do the same today.

***Gettin' Auld*** · 17-02-2019 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by elevengoats

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Really can't believe this. Just wait 5 minutes longer, she stadium is half-empty by the time of the final whistle.

Why do so many people grossly exaggerate?

If 'everyone' left, how could the stadium be only 'half-empty' at the end?

**HibeeHibernian4** · 17-02-2019 09:50 AM

I’d be a fan of pubs not re-opening their doors until 5pm when Hibs are playing at home on a Saturday. Fans are ‘rewarded’ for leaving early with a seat in the boozer.

***Keith_M*** · 17-02-2019 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Gettin' Auld

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Why do so many people grossly exaggerate?

If 'everyone' left, how could the stadium be only 'half-empty' at the end?

Yeah, especially since it was already half empty during the game. That would mean nobody had left before the end.

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I’d be a fan of pubs not re-opening their doors until 5pm when Hibs are playing at home on a Saturday. Fans are ‘rewarded’ for leaving early with a seat in the boozer.

Then they'd just leave early to get a good place in the Queue to get in

***Gettin' Auld*** · 17-02-2019 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Keekaboo

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Yeah, especially since it was already half empty during the game. That would mean nobody had left before the end.

Ha Ha.

**RossScott1991** · 17-02-2019 01:38 PM

I left on 86th min to get a jump on traffic as had a night out to make.

Leaving 3mins before final whistle saves 30mins of traffic if it’s a comfortable game I tend to take that option, but if it’s tight then i stay til the end

**Shrekko** · 17-02-2019 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Half Pint

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Deary me what a **** thread. Pay your money your choice when to leave.

I dont think fans are actually being criticised for leaving early or anyone is taking a superior attitude or mentioning people ‘not being real fans’ or whatever ... all it is is someone asking why it’s so hugely noticeable at ER compared to other grounds. It’s only actually the early leavers who are getting their knickers in a twist.

Everyone is entitled to do what they want... it’s just pretty grim looking. A lot of folk are saying there are reasons, and a lot are saying it’s just personal choice - fine.

**Albanian Hibs** · 17-02-2019 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by The young one

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I sit in the famous five never leave early and was home by 5:50 this evening. Last week it was 5:45. Id suggest that it’s the way you drive home that’s mrs the issue than sitting in the stadium for five more minutes. That being said it’s everyones individual choice. For me I stay until the end of every game

The way we drive?? 🤣🤣🤣 heard it all now

**Liam978** · 17-02-2019 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Albanian Hibs

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The way we drive?? 🤣🤣🤣 heard it all now

Surely a few more minutes wouldn't make too much difference in support of your team. Yesterday was the worst I've experienced, very frustrating, as with at least 10 mins to go where I sit in the east you couldn't see the south end goals for people queuing to leave GG2TH.

**brianmc** · 17-02-2019 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by The young one

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I sit in the famous five never leave early and was home by 5:50 this evening. Last week it was 5:45. Id suggest that it’s the way you drive home that’s mrs the issue than sitting in the stadium for five more minutes. That being said it’s everyones individual choice. For me I stay until the end of every game

Where do you park?

**DTS** · 17-02-2019 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Albanian Hibs

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The way we drive?? 🤣🤣🤣 heard it all now

If someone is taking 10-20 minutes longer to get to the same town having left from the same destination a few minutes earlier then yes I would suggest it is completely down to the route they take home. My original post I made it clear it’s each to their own if they want to leave early but some excuses are exactly that. If you want to leave, then leave don’t make up stupid excuses

**DTS** · 17-02-2019 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by brianmc

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Where do you park?

I park at Lochend Gardens, just opposite the 7 a-side football park

**DTS** · 17-02-2019 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Bleeds green

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The traffic after the Aberdeen game was brutal various diversions in place I also sat in traffic stationery for almost an hour. Good for you that u got home for 5.50 though eh must have been my own fault that I wasn’t 👍

I don’t think I said it was your fault? All I said is that it may well be down to the route you take home. Also if the diversions were that bad and held you up that long then 3/4 mins longer in the ground wouldn’t have made a difference anyway

**Albanian Hibs** · 17-02-2019 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by The young one

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I don’t think I said it was your fault? All I said is that it may well be down to the route you take home. Also if the diversions were that bad and held you up that long then 3/4 mins longer in the ground wouldn’t have made a difference anyway

I have taken the same route home for the last 20 years or so. Its the amount of time it takes to get out of the stadium is a joke. I have no patience to still be standing in the stadium 15 mins after the final whistle so I leave a couple mins early. Why do you care so much?

**DTS** · 17-02-2019 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Albanian Hibs

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I have taken the same route home for the last 20 years or so. Its the amount of time it takes to get out of the stadium is a joke. I have no patience to still be standing in the stadium 15 mins after the final whistle so I leave a couple mins early. Why do you care so much?

So I mean I replied to a guy who was speaking about the length of time it takes him to get back to the same town as me and you’ve just hoped on in looking for an arguement, go take your dog or something for a walk you’ll get more a bark out of them🙂

**Albanian Hibs** · 17-02-2019 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by The young one

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So I mean I replied to a guy who was speaking about the length of time it takes him to get back to the same town as me and you’ve just hoped on in looking for an arguement, go take your dog or something for a walk you’ll get more a bark out of them🙂

Didn't realise you both stayed in the same town? Even if you do then so what? He wants to leave early, you don't. Get over it. Sorry to disappoint but i don't have a dog.

**hibbiedon** · 17-02-2019 02:29 PM

I stay till the end to avoid the crowds leaving early

**brianmc** · 17-02-2019 02:34 PM

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I park at Lochend Gardens, just opposite the 7 a-side football park

Interesting. I've never tried parking round that side of the ground....
The only place I've found guaranteed spaces is in the Tesco at the foot of Easter Road. Might try round that way next time.

FYI though my seat is in the back row of the East. For the bigger games it can take up to 20 minutes after the final whistle to reach the bottom of the stairs. By which time the North, West and FF stands have all long since emptied. In fact around the time you're getting into your car, and the stewards at the stadium are doing their post match security sweep of those other 3 stands I'm generally only half way down the stairs....

For a game like yesterday when there's 3 minutes of injury time indicated, I generally make a move onto the stairway on 91½ minutes.

So, until such time Hibs install exits from the upper rear of the East (unlikely) , then I'll continue to do so. And the people on here who want to moan about it can do so as much as they like.

Let's face it some folk will always find stuff to bitch and whine about. They are best ignored.

**DTS** · 17-02-2019 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Albanian Hibs

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Didn't realise you both stayed in the same town? Even if you do then so what? He wants to leave early, you don't. Get over it. Sorry to disappoint but i don't have a dog.

You didn’t realise? That’s fine, maybe you should’ve read the other posts. I didn’t tell him not to leave earlier, I merely suggested it may be his route home which as we stay in the same town I could’ve told him the way I go and it may have been something he tried

**DTS** · 17-02-2019 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by brianmc

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Interesting. I've never tried parking round that side of the ground....
The only place I've found guaranteed spaces is in the Tesco at the foot of Easter Road. Might try round that way next time.

FYI though my seat is in the back row of the East. For the bigger games it can take up to 20 minutes after the final whistle to reach the bottom of the stairs. By which time the North, West and FF stands have all long since emptied. In fact around the time you're getting into your car, and the stewards at the stadium are doing their post match security sweep of those other 3 stands I'm generally only half way down the stairs....

For a game like yesterday when there's 3 minutes of injury time indicated, I generally make a move onto the stairway on 91½ minutes.

So, until such time Hibs install exits from the upper rear of the East (unlikely) , then I'll continue to do so. And the people on here who want to moan about it can do so as much as they like.

Let's face it some folk will always find stuff to bitch and whine about. They are best ignored.

Yeah I have always parked at that side of the stadium, I then head down towards the round about at smokey Brae go straight over there only restalrig Ave and join Moira terrace at the Scotmid. Down there to the cross roads at the start of portabello, take a right up on Harry Lauder road, under the train bridge and over Milton road, up the wisp and up to sheriff hall then back to livi. 9/10 in the house for 6pm.

Also I don’t have any issue with people leaving early it was just when a poster said it takes them ages to get back to livi that I thought I may suggest a different route that might help as they obv don’t want to sit in their car on a Saturday any longer than they have to