Will David Gray lead the team out with the Scottish Cup on Saturday 13th August?

[RoxburghHibs]

Will David Gray lead the team out, with the Scottish Cup,on Saturday 13th August against Dunfermline?

I have heard some say yes and some say no as this is a new season.

What's everyone's thoughts?

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[Craig_HFC]

Will David Gray lead the team out, with the Scottish Cup,on Saturday 13th August against Dunfermline?

I have heard some say yes and some say no as this is a new season.

What's everyone's thoughts?

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No. And quite rightly, too.

[staunchhibby]

Yes he should

[Andy74]

These things tend to not end well - I would leave it and have the focus just on the game at hand.

[Topographic Hibby]

These things tend to not end well - I would leave it and have the focus just on the game at hand.

Agreed. Leave the cup for Tam McCourt to polish. We've won it and let's move on.

Then again, when we draw The Rangers in any competition this season, look it out and give it to Gray.......

[Pretty Boy]

Not for me.

[HibbyAndy]

Big aye from me.

[hibsforeurope]

The previous season's league winners unfurl their championship flag at 1st home game of the new season, why not do something with the Scottish Cup.

[DaveSo]

Yes.
Bringing the cup out will give the fans and the players a right lift at the start of the game.
Could lead to an early goal with the atmosphere getting lifted right from the start.
Nothing to lose by doing it in my opinion.

[Brooster]

No chance.

[stoneyburn hibs]

I'd like there to be something before kickoff, maybe even an acknowledgement and a round of applause to show our appreciation.

[Albanian Hibs]

Yes please

[JAY-ESS GREEN]

As long as there is no pitch invasion beforehand to prevent it.

[Itsnoteasy]

Yes.
Bringing the cup out will give the fans and the players a right lift at the start of the game.
Could lead to an early goal with the atmosphere getting lifted right from the start.
Nothing to lose by doing it in my opinion.

Should we have to bring out the SC to do all of the above. Dinnae think so

[Itsnoteasy]

I'd like there to be something before kickoff, maybe even an acknowledgement and a round of applause to show our appreciation.

We've already showed our appreciation. 150,000 of us at parade

[JimBHibees]

Why not to be honest then straight to business.

[Pete]

Let's just focus 100% on the game. Things always seem to go wrong when we do anything like this.

[stoneyburn hibs]

We've already showed our appreciation. 150,000 of us at parade

Don't see the harm in doing it again.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

After the game should we win.

[Ringothedog]

I'd like there to be something before kickoff, maybe even an acknowledgement and a round of applause to show our appreciation.

We could have the rapturous applause, screaming and shouting at 90 +2 minutes :flag:

[DH1875]

Don't think we will and if I'm honest, don't think we should either.

[3pm]

No.

[Real Emerald]

Course they should bring it out. We've waited 114 years and had to suffer years of goading and ridicule. To actually see the cup out on the Easter Road pitch would be wonderful. How could that possibly put the players off, it would surely give them an extra boost. It's not as if we're fed up doing it over the years. Let's milk it while we can 👍🏆

[Malthibby]

Nope, hostage to fortune & wrong competition. We can bring it along when we retain it......:greengrin

[fulshie]

NO. We've done it so move on. Its a new season and its a very important season and therefore we cant afford to take our eye of the job in hand.

[Swedish hibee]

No.

[Hibbyradge]

No.

[lucky]

No. Let's just concentrate on winning this game

[Carheenlea]

We have the trophy till next May, so there will be plenty opportunity for public appearances for it. Fine for friendly matches and such, but while the fans will be looking back fondly to 21.5.16 for years to come, the players can't afford to do so on what will be our second game of the new campaign.

[JohnMcM]

Not a good thing for me.

Done it with the parade. Let's move on huh?

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[Frazerbob]

Still to get this year's team photo, with the cup front row, centre. No doubt waiting on our new signings before it's arranged.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Is this for real?

Anyway I thought the SFA banned us from doing a lap of honour - wasn't it also subsequently increased to 5 games? ;)

[Planet Hibs]

Would say aye, but can understand the no's, any word when Stevenson testimonial is as that would be a great time to bring out

[MyJo]

There should be a seat reserved in the middle of the front row of the upper west stand for the cup to sit on at each home match :greengrin

[Eyrie]

No distractions please, just three points.

[Skyegreen]

I'm all for it being brought out before kick off.

The players can't do it for obvious reasons but I don't see why Pat Stanton or someone along those lines can't bring it out and show it around the fans at our stadium.

[Ronniekirk]

Not for me Lests focus on winning the Leaugue and our first home game of the new Seson
Would like to see it paraded at Lewis Stevensons Testimonial with lewis brining it out first so he is only player on pitch rhen each hibs players being announced and being passed the cup and then lap of honour after match

[Itsnoteasy]

I'm all for it being brought out before kick off.

The players can't do it for obvious reasons but I don't see why Pat Stanton or someone along those lines can't bring it out and show it around the fans at our stadium.


That would have happened at Hampden if the minority hadn't invaded the pitch

[Skyegreen]

Course they should bring it out. We've waited 114 years and had to suffer years of goading and ridicule. To actually see the cup out on the Easter Road pitch would be wonderful. How could that possibly put the players off, it would surely give them an extra boost. It's not as if we're fed up doing it over the years. Let's milk it while we can 👍🏆

This 👌🏿

[Skyegreen]

I'll be going along with my dad who couldn't make the final or the parade. It would be great for the folk like him to get that chance to see the cup paraded at Easter Road.

[dp00]

Think once Saturday comes we need to forget about the Scottish cup and last season on get behind the team to win this league and get bloody out it


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[hibby6270]

Can understand the "let's concentrate on the league" replies but still think it would give the team a boost before the first home league game. It would definitely give me a boost. We can't let the Scottish Cup win fade away. At least not until we 'lose it' - whenever that may be.:greengrin

[Onceinawhile]

Personally I think we should bring it out every time there's a stoppage in play

[hibby6270]

Personally I think we should bring it out every time there's a stoppage in play

:agree: :top marks

[Sir David Gray]

I would be for something like this.

[Jonnyboy]

We could get a couple of the U20's to walk round the pitch perimeter with at half time. Plenty chance to applaud it then

[--------]

These things tend to not end well - I would leave it and have the focus just on the game at hand.


I would agree. Match day is match day and the job on the 13th is to take three points from Dunfermline. It's not so much the effect it might have on the Hibs players, though I think it would inevitably distract them from the game of the day - it's the effect it might have on the Fifers.

It could be seen as being a bit disrespectful to them, and it might just annoy them enough that they try extra special hard to beat us.

Dinnae want that.

[vuefrom1875]

We've already showed our appreciation. 150,000 of us at parade...more like 250,007!

[Vini1875]

At this point it is not the actual cup anyway, so other than watching the DVD or youtube its time to get on with a rentless march towards the title. The cup victory will never be forgotten and the tale will be retold often I'm sure. For the players time to move on, they can do it all again next May - League and Cup double.

The actual cup is kept in Hampden.

[GreenLake]

We could get a couple of the U20's to walk round the pitch perimeter with at half time. Plenty chance to applaud it then

I think it would be cool if Anthony Stokes could bring the cup into the center circle at half time.

[Craig_HFC]

I think it would be cool if Anthony Stokes could bring the cup into the center circle at half time.

I think he'll be a bit busy terrifying the defences of the English Championship.

[CallumLaidlaw]

At this point it is not the actual cup anyway, so other than watching the DVD or youtube its time to get on with a rentless march towards the title. The cup victory will never be forgotten and the tale will be retold often I'm sure. For the players time to move on, they can do it all again next May - League and Cup double.

The actual cup is kept in Hampden.

So you're saying the parade was pointless, as was the photos everyone got taken with the replica?

[GloryGlory]

I voted No. Time for the players to focus fully on the job in hand - winning the Championship and promotion.

Also I can't think of anything better to wind up the opposition and get them trying harder against us.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

At this point it is not the actual cup anyway, so other than watching the DVD or youtube its time to get on with a rentless march towards the title. The cup victory will never be forgotten and the tale will be retold often I'm sure. For the players time to move on, they can do it all again next May - League and Cup double.

The actual cup is kept in Hampden.

On that point, i take it we get to keep a replica for ever?

[dangermouse]

I have spoken with someone who works for the club. Lenny is reported to have said that the Scottish Cup win was last season and he wants the players to be fully focused on gaining promotion so the cup will not be paraded on the day we play Dunfermline.

[allezsauzee]

No we should walk out with it this Saturday. GIRFUY Falkirk tramps

[GreenLake]

I think he'll be a bit busy terrifying the defences of the English Championship.

Yes, looks like they have a Saturday fixture too.

[mikewynne]

Personally I think we should bring it out every time there's a stoppage in play

Ha! Nice!

[NAE NOOKIE]

I voted no ....... Its time to get a kick on and concentrate fully on the job in hand and that means winning the league ... imagine if we lose to Falkirk and bring out the cup the following Saturday .. I can just hear the cries of 'never mind that, start winning games ya bunch of losers' from our grumpier fans :greengrin

Besides ... Hibs have been very good at taking the cup around the smaller grounds on their travels .... I got my photo taken with it at Gala Fairydean Rovers.

The idea other folk have had that it should next reappear at Lewis Stevenson's testimonial match is a brilliant one .... it would be a fitting tribute for him to walk out in front of the team holding the cup :aok: ...... get a good draw and a bit of luck in the league cup and perhaps he could be walking out holding two trophies .... now that would be something :greengrin

[Skyegreen]

I'd like to see it at Easter Road. Before, during or after the game. Great opportunity to get a few more bums on seats! 😜

[Phil MaGlass]

That would have happened at Hampden if the minority hadn't invaded the pitch

Massive minority,:wink:

[JeMeSouviens]

On that point, i take it we get to keep a replica for ever?

No, there's one real cup that stays at Hampden in the museum. The only time it comes out is the presentation at the final then it goes back in its box.

There is also one replica /body double that the winner keeps for a year apart from when it gets used for all the promotional stuff surrounding the current competition.

[Topographic Hibby]

The idea other folk have had that it should next reappear at Lewis Stevenson's testimonial match is a brilliant one .... it would be a fitting tribute for him to walk out in front of the team holding the cup :aok:
+1 for this.

[21.05.2016]

100% agree that Lewis should lead the team out carrying it at his testimonial. First game of the season though, i'm in two minds. On one hand , why shouldn't we milk it? God knows we've waited long enough! and it would give everyone a massive lift (not that one is really needed tbh!). On the other, this is a new season and whilst we should never stop singing and lapping up our SC, its time to focus on this season and getting back up to the premier league.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Yeah I think they should. A bit like league winners unveiling the League flag at the start of the season

[Bronson]

Definitely not. It was last season, we've all enjoyed milking it, but this would be too much.