SPL Fixtures 2011/12

[H18sry]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/fixtures/default.stm





SPLScots

Please note: Fixtures are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Aberdeen v St Johnstone, 15:00
Dunfermline v St Mirren, 15:00
Hibernian v Celtic, 15:00
Motherwell v Inverness CT, 15:00
Rangers v Hearts, 15:00
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Dundee Utd v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Inverness CT v Hibernian, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Motherwell, 15:00
St Johnstone v Rangers, 15:00
St Mirren v Aberdeen, 15:00
Sunday, 31 July 2011
Hearts v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Aberdeen v Celtic, 15:00
Dundee Utd v St Mirren, 15:00
Dunfermline v Inverness CT, 15:00
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Motherwell v Hearts, 15:00
Saturday, 13 August 2011
Celtic v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Hearts v Aberdeen, 15:00
Inverness CT v Rangers, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Hibernian, 15:00
St Johnstone v Dunfermline, 15:00
St Mirren v Motherwell, 15:00
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Aberdeen v Inverness CT, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Dunfermline, 15:00
Hibernian v St Mirren, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Hearts, 15:00
Motherwell v Rangers, 15:00
Sunday, 21 August 2011
Celtic v St Johnstone, 15:00
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Dunfermline v Motherwell, 15:00
Hearts v Hibernian, 15:00
Inverness CT v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Rangers v Aberdeen, 15:00
St Johnstone v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Sunday, 28 August 2011
St Mirren v Celtic, 15:00
Saturday, 10 September 2011
Celtic v Motherwell, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Rangers, 15:00
Inverness CT v Hearts, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Dunfermline, 15:00
St Mirren v St Johnstone, 15:00
Sunday, 11 September 2011
Hibernian v Aberdeen, 15:00
Saturday, 17 September 2011
Aberdeen v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Inverness CT, 15:00
Dunfermline v Hibernian, 15:00
Hearts v St Mirren, 15:00
Motherwell v St Johnstone, 15:00
Rangers v Celtic, 15:00
Saturday, 24 September 2011
Celtic v Inverness CT, 15:00
Dunfermline v Rangers, 15:00
Hibernian v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Motherwell v Aberdeen, 15:00
St Johnstone v Hearts, 15:00
St Mirren v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Aberdeen v Dunfermline, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Motherwell, 15:00
Hearts v Celtic, 15:00
Inverness CT v St Mirren, 15:00
Kilmarnock v St Johnstone, 15:00
Rangers v Hibernian, 15:00
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Aberdeen v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Dunfermline v Hearts, 15:00
Hibernian v Motherwell, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Celtic, 15:00
Rangers v St Mirren, 15:00
St Johnstone v Inverness CT, 15:00
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Celtic v Aberdeen, 15:00
Dundee Utd v St Johnstone, 15:00
Hearts v Rangers, 15:00
Inverness CT v Dunfermline, 15:00
Motherwell v Kilmarnock, 15:00
St Mirren v Hibernian, 15:00
Saturday, 29 October 2011
Aberdeen v Rangers, 15:00
Celtic v Hibernian, 15:00
Dunfermline v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Hearts v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Inverness CT v Motherwell, 15:00
St Johnstone v St Mirren, 15:00
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Hibernian v Dunfermline, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Inverness CT, 15:00
Motherwell v Celtic, 15:00
Rangers v Dundee Utd, 15:00
St Johnstone v Aberdeen, 15:00
St Mirren v Hearts, 15:00
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Aberdeen v Motherwell, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Hearts, 15:00
Hibernian v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Inverness CT v Celtic, 15:00
Rangers v St Johnstone, 15:00
St Mirren v Dunfermline, 15:00
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Celtic v St Mirren, 15:00
Dunfermline v Aberdeen, 15:00
Hearts v Inverness CT, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Rangers, 15:00
Motherwell v Dundee Utd, 15:00
St Johnstone v Hibernian, 15:00

[hibee_girl]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10290,00.html

[H18sry]

Saturday, 3 December 2011
Dundee Utd v Celtic, 15:00
Hearts v St Johnstone, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Aberdeen, 15:00
Motherwell v Hibernian, 15:00
Rangers v Dunfermline, 15:00
St Mirren v Inverness CT, 15:00
Saturday, 10 December 2011
Aberdeen v St Mirren, 15:00
Celtic v Hearts, 15:00
Dunfermline v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Hibernian v Rangers, 15:00
Inverness CT v Dundee Utd, 15:00
St Johnstone v Motherwell, 15:00
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Aberdeen v Hibernian, 15:00
Hearts v Dunfermline, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Motherwell v St Mirren, 15:00
Rangers v Inverness CT, 15:00
St Johnstone v Celtic, 15:00
Saturday, 24 December 2011
Celtic v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Hibernian, 15:00
Dunfermline v St Johnstone, 15:00
Hearts v Motherwell, 15:00
Inverness CT v Aberdeen, 15:00
St Mirren v Rangers, 15:00
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Aberdeen v Hearts, 19:45
Celtic v Rangers, 19:45
Hibernian v Inverness CT, 19:45
Motherwell v Dunfermline, 19:45
St Johnstone v Kilmarnock, 19:45
St Mirren v Dundee Utd, 19:45
Monday, 2 January 2012
Dundee Utd v Aberdeen, 15:00
Dunfermline v Celtic, 15:00
Hibernian v Hearts, 15:00
Inverness CT v St Johnstone, 15:00
Kilmarnock v St Mirren, 15:00
Rangers v Motherwell, 15:00
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Aberdeen v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Celtic v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Dunfermline v Hibernian, 15:00
Hearts v St Mirren, 15:00
Motherwell v Inverness CT, 15:00
St Johnstone v Rangers, 15:00
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Dundee Utd v Motherwell, 15:00
Hibernian v St Johnstone, 15:00
Inverness CT v Hearts, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Dunfermline, 15:00
Rangers v Aberdeen, 15:00
St Mirren v Celtic, 15:00
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Aberdeen v Dunfermline, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Hearts v Celtic, 15:00
Inverness CT v St Mirren, 15:00
Motherwell v St Johnstone, 15:00
Rangers v Hibernian, 15:00
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Celtic v Inverness CT, 15:00
Dunfermline v Rangers, 15:00
Hibernian v Aberdeen, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Hearts, 15:00
St Johnstone v Dundee Utd, 15:00
St Mirren v Motherwell, 15:00
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Aberdeen v St Johnstone, 15:00
Dundee Utd v St Mirren, 15:00
Dunfermline v Inverness CT, 15:00
Hibernian v Celtic, 15:00
Motherwell v Hearts, 15:00
Rangers v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Celtic v Motherwell, 15:00
Hearts v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Inverness CT v Rangers, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Hibernian, 15:00
St Johnstone v Dunfermline, 15:00
St Mirren v Aberdeen, 15:00
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Aberdeen v Celtic, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Inverness CT, 15:00
Dunfermline v Motherwell, 15:00
Hibernian v St Mirren, 15:00
Kilmarnock v St Johnstone, 15:00
Rangers v Hearts, 15:00
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Celtic v Dunfermline, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Rangers, 15:00
Hearts v Hibernian, 15:00
Inverness CT v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Motherwell v Aberdeen, 15:00
St Mirren v St Johnstone, Saturday,
24 March15:00h 2012
Aberdeen v Inverness CT, 15:00
Dunfermline v St Mirren, 15:00
Hibernian v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Motherwell, 15:00
Rangers v Celtic, 15:00
St Johnstone v Hearts, 15:00
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Celtic v St Johnstone, 15:00
Dundee Utd v Dunfermline, 15:00
Hearts v Aberdeen, 15:00
Inverness CT v Hibernian, 15:00
Motherwell v Rangers, 15:00
St Mirren v Kilmarnock, 15:00
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Aberdeen v Dundee Utd, 15:00
Dunfermline v Hearts, 15:00
Hibernian v Motherwell, 15:00
Kilmarnock v Celtic, 15:00
Rangers v St Mirren, 15:00
St Johnstone v Inverness CT, 15:00

[Barney McGrew]

Tough first three fixtures for us - Celtic (H), ICT (A), Killie (A)

[Saorsa]

Tough first three fixtures for us - Celtic (H), ICT (A), Killie (A)Indeed, no so bothered about Killie but the smellies + ICT away and our record up there disnae make it a good start for us IMO.

[IanM]

we dont have 2 home games back to back until november but plenty 2 away games back to back

still - lets do this!

[truehibernian]

I would say both Edinburgh sides have been given a tough run of opening fixtures to be honest.

Saying that, I would far rather face Celtic on opening day of the season at ER than face a Celtic 1) away or 2) a Celtic who have had a wee chance to get a run of wins/games under their belt. New signings will all be wanting to make an immediate impact and for me there is no better fixture to do so.

I quite fancy us against Celtic. Bring it on :agree:

[macca70]

Will the 1st game of the season be moved to lunchtime for telly?

[james62]

Does anyone know why sheep at home is on Sunday 11th September instead of the saturday? As far as I'm aware neither us or them are in the Europa League.

[Barney McGrew]

Will the 1st game of the season be moved to lunchtime for telly?

More than likely - either 12.30 on the Saturday or at some point on Sunday.

[HibeeSince85]

New yar Derby back to the 2nd but with a 7:45 KO, looking forward to this.

[marinello59]

Will the 1st game of the season be moved to lunchtime for telly?

That's more than likely unfortunately.

Cracking first fixture though, I would much rather start with a tough one at ER.
GGTTH.:flag:

[Part/Time Supporter]

Which of the games are getting changed due to this joke(r) rule about pre-season friendlies?

edit: looks like they haven't been rescheduled yet. eg there are only four games on the weekend of 6/7 August, when Hibs are playing Sunderland and the Huns are also playing an English team. I think Hibs would have been due to play St. Johnstone judging by the teams that aren't scheduled (Huns - doubt even the SPL would give the OF for your first two home games, Killie - who Hibs play the following week, Hibs and St. Johnstone).

[MartinfaePorty]

SJ fan looking up his website has us down to play them at ER on 6th August, but postponed, due to us playing Sunderland. Would imagin theis would be the midweek after?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Will the 1st game of the season be moved to lunchtime for telly?

:pray:

Or much much better. Move to the Sunday!!!

I'm getting married on the saturday. Bloody girlfriend. :devil:

[SteveHFC]

Tough first three fixtures for us - Celtic (H), ICT (A), Killie (A)

Would have had St Johnstone at home between ict and killie matches but playing a friendly instead

[hibee_girl]

Which of the games are getting changed due to this joke(r) rule about pre-season friendlies?

We were due to play St Johnstone at home on the 6th August but that's been postponed due to our friendly with Sunderland.

[Saorsa]

Which of the games are getting changed due to this joke(r) rule about pre-season friendlies?6th of August for us against ST J at hame if you look at the fixtures on the Hibs site. Sunderland game that date I believe.

[Mikey]

It's a shame the New Year derby is at 7:45pm on a Monday night as a lot of people will have to go back to work the next day. Presumably that's a police decision as the Yams don't know how to behave themselves.

[EH6 Hibby]

I would say both Edinburgh sides have been given a tough run of opening fixtures to be honest.

Saying that, I would far rather face Celtic on opening day of the season at ER than face a Celtic 1) away or 2) a Celtic who have had a wee chance to get a run of wins/games under their belt. New signings will all be wanting to make an immediate impact and for me there is no better fixture to do so.

I quite fancy us against Celtic. Bring it on :agree:

:agree:

That's how I see it, we could have the element of surprise on the opening game.

[HibeeSince85]

It's a shame the New Year derby is at 7:45pm on a Monday night as a lot of people will have to go back to work the next day. Presumably that's a police decision as the Yams don't know how to behave themselves.

I actually think it could be a great atmosphere, Derby under the floodlights.

[Sylar]

Jesus wept - 3pm KO's on Christmas Eve :confused: - how to ensure a small crowd.

[trev the hat]

It's a shame the New Year derby is at 7:45pm on a Monday night as a lot of people will have to go back to work the next day. Presumably that's a police decision as the Yams don't know how to behave themselves.

Lets hope its moved to Sun 1st, lunchtime KO for TV, wld much rather that.
:drool:

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

It's a shame the New Year derby is at 7:45pm on a Monday night as a lot of people will have to go back to work the next day. Presumably that's a police decision as the Yams don't know how to behave themselves.

The 2nd and 3rd are the public holidays. I would have thought an evening ko would likely to see more people turning up pissed as they will be drinking all day.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Does anyone know why sheep at home is on Sunday 11th September instead of the saturday? As far as I'm aware neither us or them are in the Europa League.

That confused me as well. I want it to be televised as I'm away in Ibiza that weekend

[JimBHibees]

It's a shame the New Year derby is at 7:45pm on a Monday night as a lot of people will have to go back to work the next day. Presumably that's a police decision as the Yams don't know how to behave themselves.

Is that definite. What a stupid time that is. IMO more likely to be more trouble as folk will have more time to get gassed up. Also getting home from the game for fans out of town will be a nightmare I would have though as public transport will be very poor.

[southern hibby]

It's a shame the New Year derby is at 7:45pm on a Monday night as a lot of people will have to go back to work the next day. Presumably that's a police decision as the Yams don't know how to behave themselves.



I think it's on at this time to stop certain Hearts players from chatting up young girls:agree:

[Posh Swanny]

It's a shame the New Year derby is at 7:45pm on a Monday night as a lot of people will have to go back to work the next day. Presumably that's a police decision as the Yams don't know how to behave themselves.

It could be that the fixture templates/software has just defaulted all "midweek" games to 7.45pm.

[AJWisme]

I will probably miss the first game, knee surgery on the 20th :boo hoo:

[greenlex]

****ing disaster. Club championship qualifying over 36 hoes same day as first game against Sellik.:grr::grr::grr::grr::grr::grr:
Who wanted the season to start earlier :grr:bassas :grr:

[TornadoHibby]

I will probably miss the first game, knee surgery on the 20th :boo hoo:

If its arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) you should be able to get to the game as I had that and was allowed to drive 2 days after the op when the heavy strapping was removed and replaced by tubigrip! :wink:

[NOLA]

Tough first three fixtures for us - Celtic (H), ICT (A), Killie (A)

cant think of a worse start, although killie are clearly weaker now,

[greenlex]

If its arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) you should be able to get to the game as I had that and was allowed to drive 2 days after the op when the heavy strapping was removed and replaced by tubigrip! :wink:
If thats your knee in your your avatar can I just say its looking bloody marvelous.:agree:

[brog]

Which of the games are getting changed due to this joke(r) rule about pre-season friendlies?


Couldn't agree more - we have Celtc at home then no home fixture for a month, as it stands, because of our glamour friendly against Sunderland!! We'll be lucky to pull in 7 to 8,000 for that game & I have no idea why we're doing it.

[MountcastleHibs]

It's a shame the New Year derby is at 7:45pm on a Monday night as a lot of people will have to go back to work the next day. Presumably that's a police decision as the Yams don't know how to behave themselves.

Monday, 2 January 2012
Dundee Utd v Aberdeen, 15:00
Dunfermline v Celtic, 15:00
Hibernian v Hearts, 15:00
Inverness CT v St Johnstone, 15:00
Kilmarnock v St Mirren, 15:00
Rangers v Motherwell, 15:00

All the fixtures for the 2nd say 15.00? It will be a public holiday because New Year's Day is the Sunday, so I'd imagine the derby to be at that time or a lunchtime kick off.

[Mikey]

Monday, 2 January 2012
Dundee Utd v Aberdeen, 15:00
Dunfermline v Celtic, 15:00
Hibernian v Hearts, 15:00
Inverness CT v St Johnstone, 15:00
Kilmarnock v St Mirren, 15:00
Rangers v Motherwell, 15:00

All the fixtures for the 2nd say 15.00? It will be a public holiday because New Year's Day is the Sunday, so I'd imagine the derby to be at that time or a lunchtime kick off.

Official site says 7:45pm :dunno:

[hibee_girl]

Monday, 2 January 2012
Dundee Utd v Aberdeen, 15:00
Dunfermline v Celtic, 15:00
Hibernian v Hearts, 15:00
Inverness CT v St Johnstone, 15:00
Kilmarnock v St Mirren, 15:00
Rangers v Motherwell, 15:00

All the fixtures for the 2nd say 15.00? It will be a public holiday because New Year's Day is the Sunday, so I'd imagine the derby to be at that time or a lunchtime kick off.

It's down on the official site as 7.45

[Jay]

****ing disaster. Club championship qualifying over 36 hoes same day as first game against Sellik.:grr::grr::grr::grr::grr::grr:
Who wanted the season to start earlier :grr:bassas :grr:

:faint:

[greenlex]

:faint:
:faf: freudian slip:greengrin

[Mikey]

:faf: freudian slip:greengrin

You need to get back on the drink :na na:

[Jay]

:faf: freudian slip:greengrin

:greengrin

[.Sean.]

The New Year derby will see everybody turning up hammered with such a late kick off but it should be a cracking atmosphere under the floodlights. Very tough first games but looking forward to the Caley and Killie trips. I celebrate my 21st with a home tie v St Mirren!

[MountcastleHibs]

Official site says 7:45pm :dunno:

I was just copying from OP. I can't see it being 7.45 on the Monday, but I might be wrong.

[frazeHFC]

The opening game versus Celtic better be moved to the Sunday or i am missing it. :brickwall

What a horrible start. I won't see a home match until our 4th league game.

Is there a good chance of it being moved to the Sunday?

[Hibee87]

Im going to be in Amsterdam for the first game :greengrin Gutted I cant be there in person but with the game 90% sure it will be on the telly i think a few j's and beers in the dam will help cure the pain of not being there

[hibee_girl]

Don't the champions usually play the first game? That would mean very little chance of the Celtic game being on the Saturday at lunchtime :dunno:

[IFONLY]

At Tynecastle on St.Patricks Day

[Steve-O]

I actually think it could be a great atmosphere, Derby under the floodlights.

We always beat Hearts in night games...BRING IT! :agree:

[PISTOL1875]

Why has the home game v St Johnstone been cancelled on August 6th.??. The huns match v killie has been P-P as well but the remaining matches are all on...

:confused::confused::confused::confused:

[hibee_girl]

Why has the home game v St Johnstone been cancelled on August 6th.??. The huns match v killie has been P-P as well but the remaining matches are all on...

:confused::confused::confused::confused:

Because we're playing Sunderland in a friendly and Rangers are playing Chelsea that day too.

[TonyStokeprano]

Why has the home game v St Johnstone been cancelled on August 6th.??. The huns match v killie has been P-P as well but the remaining matches are all on...

:confused::confused::confused::confused:

Because we've pulled out to play a meaningless friendly.

Would have been a good chance for us to get our first 3 points on the board.

[zlatan]

Don't the champions usually play the first game? That would mean very little chance of the Celtic game being on the Saturday at lunchtime :dunno:

Caley - Celtic opened up the last season on ESPN. I think Aberdeen - Celtic was also first up the season before as well.

[green&left]

Why has the home game v St Johnstone been cancelled on August 6th.??. The huns match v killie has been P-P as well but the remaining matches are all on...

:confused::confused::confused::confused:

We're playing Sunderland in a friendly that day. Huns are playing Chelsea aswell...

[IanM]

ive had a realistic look through the fixtures and i feel by the split Hibs will have amassed 93 points. :agree:

[IFONLY]

It's a shame the New Year derby is at 7:45pm on a Monday night as a lot of people will have to go back to work the next day. Presumably that's a police decision as the Yams don't know how to behave themselves.

Where about does it say 7-45 ko canny find it.

[hibee_girl]

Where about does it say 7-45 ko canny find it.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10290,00.html

[H18sry]

Does anyone know why sheep at home is on Sunday 11th September instead of the saturday? As far as I'm aware neither us or them are in the Europa League.

From SPL website

Why have some games been moved to Sundays?

That is to accommodate clubs playing Europa League qualifiers on Thursdays. More games will require to be moved depending on the progress of our clubs in Europe. The Hibernian v Aberdeen fixture has been put back 24 hours to Sunday September 11 at the request of the police.

http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s2&newsid=10368

[Judas Iscariot]

July 23rd is my birthday :agree:

Gies a good pressie Hibs :hibees

[IFONLY]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10290,00.html

It says 15-00 ko

[sambajustice]

Damn hard start!!!

[SQHib]

Im going to be in Amsterdam for the first game :greengrin Gutted I cant be there in person but with the game 90% sure it will be on the telly i think a few j's and beers in the dam will help cure the pain of not being there


Looks like Sky have two games for the opening weekend according to their Live on sky page on their website :

Sat 23 SPL Match TBA 12.00pm SPL
Sun 24 SPL Match TBA 12.00pm SPL

Both 12:00 kick offs - marvellous !!

You would assume its us/celtc and yams/Huns on the sat or the Sun - unless EPSN are in the mix ??

[Part/Time Supporter]

Looks like Sky have two games for the opening weekend according to their Live on sky page on their website :

Sat 23 SPL Match TBA 12.00pm SPL
Sun 24 SPL Match TBA 12.00pm SPL

Both 12:00 kick offs - marvellous !!

You would assume its us/celtc and yams/Huns on the sat or the Sun - unless EPSN are in the mix ??

Why do Sky need the games to kick off at noon when there isn't any English football for nearly another month?

:confused:

[TornadoHibby]

If thats your knee in your your avatar can I just say its looking bloody marvelous.:agree:

:shocked:

:shhhsh!: :tsk tsk:

:tee hee:

Couldn't possibly identify the lady in question who's knee is visible there but pleased to confirm that I stopped wearing that kind of stuff years ago when the wife got fed up of her stuff always being stretched when she went to wear it!

:greengrin

[ronaldo7]

Looks like Sky have two games for the opening weekend according to their Live on sky page on their website :

Sat 23 SPL Match TBA 12.00pm SPL
Sun 24 SPL Match TBA 12.00pm SPL

Both 12:00 kick offs - marvellous !!

You would assume its us/celtc and yams/Huns on the sat or the Sun - unless EPSN are in the mix ??

Der Hun will unvail the flag on the Saturday to kick off the season, and we'll be the Sunday match.

[GreenCastle]

Games on xmas eve ? :confused:

3pm away in Dundee - can't see many making that trip :confused:

[SteveHFC]

Blackpool and Inverness in 1 week. :thumbsup:

[NOLA]

ive had a realistic look through the fixtures and i feel by the split Hibs will have amassed 93 points. :agree:

:faf:

[Jones28]

I'll miss the Sellick game! :boo hoo:

I hate missing the first game of the season, hopefully it'll be on the tv :agree::flag:

[HibbyAndy]

****bos oan the 2nd January midweek KO :aok: Might actually get time for a swally for mare than an hour or so in the pub for a change, Happy days.

[Dashing Bob S]

My fantasy is that the home fixture versus Motherwell on the 7th April has soome kind of meaning (other than a relegation struggle).

[Diclonius]

Der Hun will unvail the flag on the Saturday to kick off the season, and we'll be the Sunday match.

For the last few seasons the first game has always been the OF loser kicking off away.

[Zondervan]

From SPL website

Why have some games been moved to Sundays?

That is to accommodate clubs playing Europa League qualifiers on Thursdays. More games will require to be moved depending on the progress of our clubs in Europe. The Hibernian v Aberdeen fixture has been put back 24 hours to Sunday September 11 at the request of the police.

http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s2&newsid=10368

I emailed Hibs today about this. According to the reply I got, Hibs are not entirely sure of the reason but did say that it was not flagged as "high risk" from a security perspective. They were going to contact L&B to find out more information. Had a look and I can't see anything else on in Edinburgh that Saturday.

Strange one. If the police start treating Aberdeen games like Hearts/Rangers/Celtic and move them to early kick-offs/Sunday's etc, then nearly 50% of our games will not be on a Saturday at 3pm.