SC semi-final Draw - Hibs v Falkirk 13 April, 12:30 (merged)

[Hibernia&Alba]

Glad to have avoided Celtic. United to beat them, us to beat Falkirk, then a 3-1 win in the final.


I know, I've jinxed it again :grr:

[Sir David Gray]

It's obviously the draw that we would have wanted but I won't be taking anything for granted.

Falkirk will be pumped up for this game and will have a good backing there as well. It will be by no means a foregone conclusion but if we play how we can play and Leigh Griffiths in particular is on the top of his game then I'm sure we will be ok.

I just hope the players realise how big an opportunity this is to create history and, for the ones who have been with us for a while, to try and make up for last year.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

I'm pretty sure it will go to a replay, might be wrong though. :confused:

The game will be decided on the day, extra time and penalties if needed.

[KeithTheHibby]

I believe the Huns are at home on the Saturday so can see us playing that day at half 12. Can't see the rozzers allowing Celtic and Sevco playing on the same day.

[Aldo]

If its on the BBC and the Sat then it will be a lunchtime KO.

[Green Fish]

We need to be 100% focused against falkirk. Granted our first round was versus a kak team but we have had a tough draw to get to the semi. In contrast falkirk have played stenhousemuir, forfar and hamilton. They havent faced any quality yet and are young boys.

Pray to see Pressley in bits after watching his team destroyed.

GG

[DH1875]

Final on a Sunday means the open top bus parade (should we win ) will be on a Monday :s


Bad enough folk going on about tickets for the final never mind a parade. Lets just get there first, which I'm sure we will. If Leigh plays anything like he did against Kilie he will rip Darren Dods a new one :thumbsup:. And not to worry, I'm sure the Monday is a holiday.

[DH1875]

SKY will take the other semi so we will be on the Saturday on the BBC 12.30 kick-off, simples.

[LancashireHibby]

For any of the Lancashire/north west contingent, it's a rail replacement bus between Oxenholme and Preston on the way back on the Saturday :dizzy:

[HibeeN]

The game will be decided on the day, extra time and penalties if needed.

I know this is the case for the League Cup but I'm pretty sure Scottish Cup semi finals can go to a replay, unless they have changed it in the past few years. Happened to us v Dunfermline a few years ago (less said about that the better though!)

[hibee_girl]

I know this is the case for the League Cup but I'm pretty sure Scottish Cup semi finals can go to a replay, unless they have changed it in the past few years. Happened to us v Dunfermline a few years ago (less said about that the better though!)

They changed it after those Dunfermline games, now once it's semi final stage it has to be decided on the day

[HibeeN]

They changed it after those Dunfermline games, now once it's semi final stage it has to be decided on the day

That's good! Makes no sense for a semi-final to go to a replay.

[MacBean]

That's good! Makes no sense for a semi-final to go to a replay.


They changed it after those Dunfermline games, now once it's semi final stage it has to be decided on the day


I know this is the case for the League Cup but I'm pretty sure Scottish Cup semi finals can go to a replay, unless they have changed it in the past few years. Happened to us v Dunfermline a few years ago (less said about that the better though!)

Confirmation of this on here under format and Calendar - Replay dates for semi set as N/A.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_Scottish_Cup

[scoopyboy]

SKY will take the other semi so we will be on the Saturday on the BBC 12.30 kick-off, simples.

Did sky no show both semis last year with BBC also showing our game?

[JimBHibees]

Did sky no show both semis last year with BBC also showing our game?

Yes they definitely showed both semis.

[1two]

So when do we know what day it gets played?

Apparently Rangers play Saturday so it's normal for Celtic not to play on the same day. Does this mean its looking like a Saturday KO for the hibees?

[JimBHibees]

So when do we know what day it gets played?

Apparently Rangers play Saturday so it's normal for Celtic not to play on the same day. Does this mean its looking like a Saturday KO for the hibees?

I would say so.

[Green Man]

The quarter final ties were confirmed on the Tuesday after the draw, so we might hear something this afternoon.

[monktonharp]

I'm pretty sure it will go to a replay, might be wrong though. :confused:Hibs have themselves in the history book as far as scottish cup SF replays are corncerned. last club to get beat in a SF replay of the scottish cup.(Dunfermline) the following season it was decided that games will be settled on the day

[Phil D. Rolls]

I know this is the case for the League Cup but I'm pretty sure Scottish Cup semi finals can go to a replay, unless they have changed it in the past few years. Happened to us v Dunfermline a few years ago (less said about that the better though!)

I think this is a good time to remember how both the Arabs and Pars beat us in semis when they were bottom of the SPL.

[JimBHibees]

I think this is a good time to remember how both the Arabs and Pars beat us in semis when they were bottom of the SPL.

I agree and also how Falkirk only last season beat Rangers and Dundee Utd in the League cup and outplayed Celtc for most of the semi final. They have won 4 on the bounce losing only one goal and no doubt it will be a very tough game. We wanted them in the draw but pretty sure they would have wanted us also as their best chance of getting to the final.

[GlenrothesHibee]

I think this is a good time to remember how both the Arabs and Pars beat us in semis when they were bottom of the SPL.

Exactly. It will require a huge effort by both the players and fans to get us to the final.

[Sir David Gray]

So when do we know what day it gets played?

Apparently Rangers play Saturday so it's normal for Celtic not to play on the same day. Does this mean its looking like a Saturday KO for the hibees?

Hopefully it's in the next 24 hours or so.

I need to put a request in for a holiday for the semi final as I'm due to be working on the Saturday and Sunday that weekend.

I'll also need to be putting in a holiday for the final, just in case!

That needs to be done ASAP as getting holidays at my work is easier said than done.

I'm almost certain that our game will be on the Saturday but don't want to take the chance and I don't really want to take both days off as that would mean taking a holiday that I don't need to take.

[truehibernian]

If any of the players are visiting .net and need a wee bit extra motivation for the semi final - spoke with someone today who is close to Falkirk FC in a coaching capacity and apparently their players and coaching staff are 'over the moon' with the draw and their reckoning is that 'stop Griffiths you stop Hibs' ! It was described to me that they were over confident of beating Hibs............so over to you Pat.........I now hope we absolutely utterly hammer them and do a right professional job on them :agree: and I also hope that the goals are shared around.

[Sir David Gray]

If any of the players are visiting .net and need a wee bit extra motivation for the semi final - spoke with someone today who is close to Falkirk FC in a coaching capacity and apparently their players and coaching staff are 'over the moon' with the draw and their reckoning is that 'stop Griffiths you stop Hibs' ! It was described to me that they were over confident of beating Hibs............so over to you Pat.........I now hope we absolutely utterly hammer them and do a right professional job on them :agree: and I also hope that the goals are shared around.

I wish Darren Dods all the very best in trying to stop Leigh Griffiths in the semi final!

I think he'll need it.

[Scouse Hibee]

If any of the players are visiting .net and need a wee bit extra motivation for the semi final - spoke with someone today who is close to Falkirk FC in a coaching capacity and apparently their players and coaching staff are 'over the moon' with the draw and their reckoning is that 'stop Griffiths you stop Hibs' ! It was described to me that they were over confident of beating Hibs............so over to you Pat.........I now hope we absolutely utterly hammer them and do a right professional job on them :agree: and I also hope that the goals are shared around.


Seeing as we just punt long balls to him it should be meat and drink for their big defenders surely :greengrin

[TamHibs]

Hibernian can confirm the club's William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final against Falkirk at Hampden will take place on Saturday 13 April, kick off 12.45pm.

[Cabbage East]

Great.

**** off SKY.

[Golden Bear]

Great.

**** off SKY.

:tee hee:

That's that then!

[HH81]

Early start for me then.

[Cabbage East]

I suppose we should be grateful it's on a Saturday eh :rolleyes:

[Onceinawhile]

I suppose we should be grateful it's on a Saturday eh :rolleyes:

I am, couldn't have made the Sunday!

[TamHibs]

I suppose we should be grateful it's on a Saturday eh :rolleyes:

Aye, means I don't have to waste a holiday from work on the Monday!

[James Connolly]

Early kick offs are rank...no time to get charged up!

[Springbank]

I'd rather play the first semi then hope utd win the other

[Aldo]

Hopefully it's in the next 24 hours or so.

I need to put a request in for a holiday for the semi final as I'm due to be working on the Saturday and Sunday that weekend.

I'll also need to be putting in a holiday for the final, just in case!

That needs to be done ASAP as getting holidays at my work is easier said than done.

I'm almost certain that our game will be on the Saturday but don't want to take the chance and I don't really want to take both days off as that would mean taking a holiday that I don't need to take.

This. I will be putting in a request first thing the morn when I go back to work after days off. Glad it's on the Sat as there would of been next to no chance if me getting the Sun off.

I won't however be putting in for any other dates as we have a very very hard game against Falkirk first.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Hibernian can confirm the club's William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final against Falkirk at Hampden will take place on Saturday 13 April, kick off 12.45pm.

Is this from a text or twitter from the Club? Nothing on official site as yet?

[TamHibs]

Is this from a text or twitter from the Club? Nothing on official site as yet?

Text from Hibs

[Saorsa]

Well at least we got the Saturday, always thought we would because of the other game in Glasgae that day. **** KO time but lets get through there in huge numbers tae back Pat and the lads. :pfgwa:flag:

[Aldo]

If any of the players are visiting .net and need a wee bit extra motivation for the semi final - spoke with someone today who is close to Falkirk FC in a coaching capacity and apparently their players and coaching staff are 'over the moon' with the draw and their reckoning is that 'stop Griffiths you stop Hibs' ! It was described to me that they were over confident of beating Hibs............so over to you Pat.........I now hope we absolutely utterly hammer them and do a right professional job on them :agree: and I also hope that the goals are shared around.

Tbh I expected nothing less. We just need to make sure we are switched on and play our game. Obviously giving Falkirk the respect they deserve, but not too much. What I will say is that if we play like we played against Utd and Killie on Sunday Falkirk will have to have all their player firing on all cylinders. Play the same system as we have been playing.

If the players cannot get up for this then I will be very disappointed indeed.

[down-the-slope]

I suppose we should be grateful it's on a Saturday eh :rolleyes:

Very... Sunday games are useless for me....rather early Saturday than Sunday....roll on the game

Lets hope we can get a bit of consistent form between now and then - with a bit of pressure from the bench for starting places

[Aldo]

Well at least we got the Saturday, always thought we would because of the other game in Glasgae that day. **** KO time but lets get through there in huge numbers tae back Pat and the lads. :pfgwa:flag:

This. Have to admit don't go to as many games as possibly could but if I can get the time off I'm Gonnae take my dad along as he's just recovered after a serious illness a couple of years ago and you know... Would be good just in case.

[Newry Hibs]

Hibernian can confirm the club's William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final against Falkirk at Hampden will take place on Saturday 13 April, kick off 12.45pm.

I hope that's the time fixed. Seem to remember last year it was brought forward by half an hour to 12:15. Makes a bit of diiference when booking transport.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Text from Hibs

Thanks

[Bristolhibby]

Text from Hibs

Why nothing official?

J

[cabbageandribs1875]

GTF sky tv

[GreenCastle]

Happy it's Saturday instead of Sunday.

Also happy we are the first game and we don't have pressure knowing who the winner of the other game is.

This is going to be a really tough game for us and Falkirk can not be taken lightly - the pressure is all on us.

Hoping Hibs take a massive support through and help the team get into a final again.

[hibs4thecup1988]

Why all the moaning about it being the Saturday lunchtime? God sake it is a national cup semi final. Of course it was always going to be on the TV. BOTH will be at lunchtime.

Btw...it will be on BBC NOT sky...

Much rather the Saturday than the Sunday anyway. BRING IT ON

[DC_Hibs]

GTF sky tv

That's the best we could have got. Won't suit everyone but most prefer a Saturday and rules don't allow games to be televised at 3pm on a Saturday.
Later kick off on a Sat?? Doesn't happen often in Jockland does it.

Bring it on

[IanM]

why aren't the tickets on sale yet??
PETRIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Much prefer Saturday to the Sunday and 1245 is better than the 1215 last year. It was always going to be on the box so no surprise it is an early kick off. Hopefully the family pricing is set at the same level as last year to try and get as many fans into the game. Great occasion to look forward to and just hope our form continues going the same way it has in the last 3 games.

:pfgwa

[JimBHibees]

Why all the moaning about it being the Saturday lunchtime? God sake it is a national cup semi final. Of course it was always going to be on the TV. BOTH will be at lunchtime.

Btw...it will be on BBC NOT sky...

Much rather the Saturday than the Sunday anyway. BRING IT ON

Sky covered both semis last season with BBC covering us v Dons. Imagine will be the same this year.

[TamHibs]

Why all the moaning about it being the Saturday lunchtime? God sake it is a national cup semi final. Of course it was always going to be on the TV. BOTH will be at lunchtime.

Btw...it will be on BBC NOT sky...

Much rather the Saturday than the Sunday anyway. BRING IT ON

It will be on Sky as both are always shown by Sky

[H18sry]

Just spoke to the ticket office and NO DAY OR TIMES HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED YET FOR EITHER SEMI FINAL. :aok:

[TamHibs]

Just spoke to the ticket office and NO DAY OR TIMES HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED YET FOR EITHER SEMI FINAL. :aok:

So the text I got from Hibs is rubbish? What's the point in having a text service if they are going to give out wrong info.

On the same note though, I wouldn't believe the ticket office staff either.....

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Looks like Alfredo's for an early start before heading out to Hampden!

[H18sry]

So the text I got from Hibs is rubbish? What's the point in having a text service if they are going to give out wrong info.

On the same note though, I wouldn't believe the ticket office staff either.....

If it is like your txt say's why is it not on any official sites, Hibs, SFA or Falkirks I asked her about the txt and she said nothing has been sent out.

[Keith_M]

Early kick offs are rank...no time to get charged up!


Not a dig at you but I've had quite enough of the Moron element in our support getting too tanked up before big games. They make an *rse of themselves, make other people feel uncomfortable (sometimes even threatened) and bring the good name of our club down into the gutter. This seems to be especially bad at Hampden.


Therefore, I'm quite happy with early kick-offs.

[davcar]

Yep got that text myself can't understand why it's not official and nobody knows anything about it!

So is it or not Sat 13th 12.45, why the secret?

[silverhibee]

Early start then, 8 o'clock train at Haymarket, breakfast in Glasgow at 9, then 3 + hours of drinking before the game to get tanked up before i enter Hamdump again.

[Cabbage East]

Not a dig at you but I've had quite enough of the Moron element in our support getting too tanked up before big games. The make an *rse of themselves, make other people feel uncomfortable (sometimes even threatened) and bring the good name of our club down into the gutter. This seems to be especially bad at Hampden.


Therefore, I'm quite happy with early kick-offs.

Wow.

[silverhibee]

Yep got that text myself can't understand why it's not official and nobody knows anything about it!

So is it or not Sat 13th 12.45, why the secret?

Maybe it still has to be given the nod by strathclyde's finest. :dunno:

[Gatecrasher]

I enjoyed the Semi Final last year, Off to the pub early both sets of fans chatting and hanging out together. There was a good picture of Sunshine and the Aberdeen mascot together. Hoping for similar this time :thumbsup:

[Albanian Hibs]

Not a dig at you but I've had quite enough of the Moron element in our support getting too tanked up before big games. The make an *rse of themselves, make other people feel uncomfortable (sometimes even threatened) and bring the good name of our club down into the gutter. This seems to be especially bad at Hampden.


Therefore, I'm quite happy with early kick-offs.

I take it you werent at killie then? Best atmosphere in ages with a high percentage of tanked up hibees

[davcar]

Good shout silverhibee possibly

[j'adore hibs]

I take it you werent at killie then? Best atmosphere in ages with a high percentage of tanked up hibees

particularly the spoon in front of me and my 9 year old who shouted explitives through whole game , claimed to have sha**ed each and every one of the school girl killie half time entertainment and harped on about being a millwall fan

what a co*k :confused:

[Hainan Hibs]

Hopefully Markies is open so I can have a pre-match prawn sandwich and avoid the riff-raff that tag along for the big games:agree:

[Sir David Gray]

Going to make arrangements for my holidays later today when I get in to work.

Cannot wait for this!

[GordonHFC]

Hopefully Markies is open so I can have a pre-match prawn sandwich and avoid the riff-raff that tag along for the big games:agree:

24/7 Greggs at corner of George Square should sort that one out for you HH

[Aldo]

Maybe it still has to be given the nod by strathclyde's finest. :dunno:

Won't be strathclyde the but the NPFS or SPS

[j'adore hibs]

Hopefully Markies is open so I can have a pre-match prawn sandwich and avoid the riff-raff that tag along for the big games:agree:

your welcome to join me at my table here http://www.gamba.co.uk/

[Cabbage East]

particularly the spoon in front of me and my 9 year old who shouted explitives through whole game , claimed to have sha**ed each and every one of the school girl killie half time entertainment and harped on about being a millwall fan

what a co*k :confused:

Swearing at the football?! heaven forbid :rolleyes:

[j'adore hibs]

Swearing at the football?! heaven forbid :rolleyes:

indeed, i swear myself but to swear constantly about sha**ing under age girls that cool?

or just shouting c8nt every two minutes for no particular reason?

just thick i guess

[JimBHibees]

Swearing at the football?! heaven forbid :rolleyes:

There is a difference between the odd expletive which I do myself however I think what the guy is talking about is some people who cant string a sentence together without punctuating it with foul abuse. It isnt that difficult to be honest especially if you clock there are kids in the same area, drink or no drink.

[JimBHibees]

indeed, i swear myself but to swear constantly about sha**ing under age girls that cool?

or just shouting c8nt every two minutes for no particular reason?

just thick i guess

sounds like tourettes :greengrin

[Cabbage East]

There is a difference between the odd expletive which I do myself however I think what the guy is talking about is some people who cant string a sentence together without punctuating it with foul abuse. It isnt that difficult to be honest especially if you clock there are kids in the same area, drink or no drink.

Aye, there's a difference, fair enough. I have to laugh though when folk take their bairns to the football and moan about folk swearing in front of them.

[cleanyman]

Lovely kick-off time in the Hampden sunshine.

Love it.

[RoYO!]

Aye, there's a difference, fair enough. I have to laugh though when folk take their bairns to the football and moan about folk swearing in front of them.

That clearly wasnt all he was saying tho was it?

Or is that defensible too? Cos you've kinda glossed over that bit

[#FromTheCapital]

Happy we've got the Saturday game and happy that we've got all day to celebrate IF we get through :greengrin

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Last season the KO time was announced as 12.45 but changed to 12.15 later the same day.

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?230555-Semi-date-confirmed-12-15pm-KO (http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?230555-Semi-date-confirmed-12-15pm-KO/page4)

[Mikey]

Last season the KO time was announced as 12.45 but changed to 12.15 later the same day.

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?230555-Semi-date-confirmed-12-15pm-KO (http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?230555-Semi-date-confirmed-12-15pm-KO/page4)

It's looking increasingly likely that they've jumped the gun with the announcement.

[H18sry]

Why are .net still saying it's Sat 13th April at 1245 when nothing has been officially confirmed yet? :confused:

[monktonharp]

Why are .net still saying it's Sat 13th April at 1245 when nothing has been officially confirmed yet? :confused:exactly! Ihave booked our buses on the strenth of the .net comments. just looked on ofishul and there is no show:agree:

[monktonharp]

what end of the ground are we getting/ it is important to know that too:confused:

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

It's looking increasingly likely that they've jumped the gun with the announcement.

Looks like it. I do think it'll be on the Saturday but maybe the ko time is wrong if last season is anything to go by.

[H18sry]

what end of the ground are we getting/ it is important to know that too:confused:

Hibs end :wink: We usually get the Celtc end unless we play them

[Mikey]

exactly! Ihave booked our buses on the strenth of the .net comments. just looked on ofishul and there is no show:agree:

.net isn't saying anything. I'm just going on info given out by the club this morning which it now seems may have been released too soon.

I guess we'll see :greengrin

[Part/Time Supporter]

SFA are saying it will be 12:30

https://twitter.com/ScottishFA/status/309312831893934080

[Onion]

SFA are saying it will be 12:30

https://twitter.com/ScottishFA/status/309312831893934080

12.30 is probably start of the BBC coverage, not the match. Knowing the BBC, KO will likely be 12.15 :wink:

[JOD]

When You think about it the ko cannot be any later than 12.30 because it would encroach on the 3pm sat rule.:doh:

Heaven forbid there was extra time/pens etc.,. that would be 3pm :pray:

[Green Man]

12:30 confirmed on SFA website, live on BBC + Sky.

source (http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=1957&newsID=11481&newsCategoryID=1)

[TamHibs]

12.30 kick off confirmed via text....

[JimBHibees]

12.30 kick off confirmed via text....

Are you sure? :greengrin

[davcar]

Yes 12.30 same day

[TamHibs]

Are you sure? :greengrin

Not really lol

[LancashireHibby]

Confirmed on the official site at 12.30pm along with ticket prices (http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20130306/cup-semi-final-date-confirmed_2262950_3099090). Though they did this last year and then changed the kick off!

[Pete]

what end of the ground are we getting/ it is important to know that too:confused:

I think we are more fenian than they are so it'll be the usual.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Confirmed on the official site at 12.30pm along with ticket prices (http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20130306/cup-semi-final-date-confirmed_2262950_3099090). Though they did this last year and then changed the kick off!

Same prices as last seasons semi final. Sounds good.

[Mikey]

Confirmed on the official site at 12.30pm along with ticket prices (http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20130306/cup-semi-final-date-confirmed_2262950_3099090). Though they did this last year and then changed the kick off!

The wording makes it look like concessions are only available in the west and east, with the north and south being full price regardless of age/status.

[HH81]

Good prices again.

[Saorsa]

Confirmed on the official site at 12.30pm along with ticket prices (http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20130306/cup-semi-final-date-confirmed_2262950_3099090). Though they did this last year and then changed the kick off!another 15 minutes less drinking time :grr:




:greengrin

[LancashireHibby]

another 15 minutes less drinking time :grr:




:greengrin

Not for those of us who'll be on the train from 8.23am :greengrin

[hibee_girl]

The wording makes it look like concessions are only available in the west and east, with the north and south being full price regardless of age/status.

That's what happened last year isn't it?

[Mikey]

That's what happened last year isn't it?

No idea :greengrin

[HibeeN]

The wording makes it look like concessions are only available in the west and east, with the north and south being full price regardless of age/status.

I think this is usually the case, isn't it? I'm a student but paid the full price for a ticket in the North stand for the semi-final and final last year.

[HH81]

Not for those of us who'll be on the train from 8.23am :greengrin

You doing up and back same day mate?

[Saorsa]

Not for those of us who'll be on the train from 8.23am :greengrinIt's still 15 minutes less in the pub at the other end :wink: and I'll be on the train about 8 and in the weege for about 9 :greengrin

[LancashireHibby]

You doing up and back same day mate?
Yeah mate as the rugby are at Halifax on the Sunday. Rail replacement between Oxenholme and Preston on the way back on Saturday but it only adds about 45 minutes to the journey time.

[monktonharp]

ah, buggerit, with all this confusion I wish we never reached the semi after all:cb

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

another 15 minutes less drinking time :grr:




:greengrin

15 minutes MORE than last season's semi final. :greengrin

[Saorsa]

15 minutes MORE than last season's semi final. :greengrin:cheers: :greengrin

[hibs4thecup1988]

That's what happened last year isn't it?

Yes. 100%. I wanted north stand but no child prices

On my phone what are prices and does it say anything about them on sale? Thanks :)

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Yes. 100%. I wanted north stand but no child prices

On my phone what are prices and does it say anything about them on sale? Thanks :)

£23/£15/£5. No date on when they go on sale yet.

[Since90+2]

£23/£15/£5. No date on when they go on sale yet.

Just shows you have crap the seats behind the goals are that they are charging a 50% supplement to sit in the North or South.

[HH81]

Yeah mate as the rugby are at Halifax on the Sunday. Rail replacement between Oxenholme and Preston on the way back on Saturday but it only adds about 45 minutes to the journey time.

What rough price from preston, might drive there and jump on train...

[LancashireHibby]

What rough price from preston, might drive there and jump on train...
£37.10 for a day return to Glasgow Central. Almost might be a better idea to carry on as far up the M6 as Oxenholme and then you avoid the rail replacement bus on the way back.

[Green Man]

Just been looking at train times - after March, Cross Country trains will finish at Waverley instead of Glasgow Central :grr: looks like a trip through the delights of Fauldhouse and Shotts then :no way:

[HH81]

£37.10 for a day return to Glasgow Central. Almost might be a better idea to carry on as far up the M6 as Oxenholme and then you avoid the rail replacement bus on the way back.

Found a few singles for 18 quid head from Oxenholme so may do that, cheers

[DavieRoy]

It will be on Sky as both are always shown by Sky

From the 4th round onwards Sky get two games per round up to the final and BBC get one game per round. This is the third year of the current TV deal. Motherwell v St. Johnstone in 2011 and Hibernian v Aberdeen in 2012 were shown both on Sky and BBC.

Sky get to pick their exclusive game and BBC share the other one.

No surprise the Saturday game is an early kick off, due to UEFA blackout rules the game can't be played between 14.45 and 17.15 and be live on TV on a Saturday. The Glasgow police won't allow a late kick off unlike the Hibernian v Aberdeen Semi-Final in 2000 which was a Sunday 6.05pm kick off.

[silverhibee]

It's still 15 minutes less in the pub at the other end :wink: and I'll be on the train about 8 and in the weege for about 9 :greengrin

And don't forget the bottle opener this time. :greengrin

[The_Sauz]

Sorry if this has already been posted, but our game against Falkirk will be on Saturday the 13th April @ 12:30 live on the BBC

[DavieRoy]

Sorry if this has already been posted, but our game against Falkirk will be on Saturday the 13th April @ 12:30 live on the BBC

and Sky