Let's sell out the Hibs end

[InchHibby]

Now that promotion has been taken care of, let's sell our remaining tickets for Hampden.
This team deserves to run out to a full Hibs end.
What a finish to the season it would be to reach another final.
:flag::thumbsup:

[Bob Box Fish]

I think we will sell out our end

[Onion]

Now that promotion has been taken care of, let's sell our remaining tickets for Hampden.
This team deserves to run out to a full Hibs end.
What a finish to the season it would be to reach another final.
:flag::thumbsup:

Fact we're realistically suggesting Hibs could take 21k plus to a Hampden semifinal is quite astonishing. Not sure if that's ever been done in my lifetime ?? Rare time to be a Hibs fan.

[howdenthehibby]

I think we are pretty close to selling out , had we not sold about 18000 already ?

[SanFranHibs]

I think we are pretty close to selling out , had we not sold about 18000 already ?

I started a dot count but gave up when I realised I had picked the wrong weekend ;)

[RoxburghHibs]

Fact we're realistically suggesting Hibs could take 21k plus to a Hampden semifinal is quite astonishing. Not sure if that's ever been done in my lifetime ?? Rare time to be a Hibs fan.

Im sure we had over 20k for the semi-final v Dunfermline (0-0) in 2007. Total attendance was 25,339 and from memory the Pars had under 5000 there.

also 2001 semi against Livingston had a total attendance of just under 25000 and again from memory Livi had 3 or 4000 fans at the game.

Oh and in 2005 the attendance for the Hibs v Dundee Utd semi was 27271 and I'm certain Utd had just over 5000 at that one.

[21.05.2016]

Yep, lets pack out our end and get the place rocking :flag: The league is done so lets relax, have a party and hopefully see ourselves to another SC final :thumbsup::flag:

[Sas_The_Hibby]

Yep, lets pack out our end and get the place rocking :flag: The league is done so lets relax, have a party and hopefully see ourselves to another SC final :thumbsup::flag:

Exactly. We've achieved the main goal - anything else would be a huge bonus and we can just enjoy Saturday.

[erin go bragh]

Fact we're realistically suggesting Hibs could take 21k plus to a Hampden semifinal is quite astonishing. Not sure if that's ever been done in my lifetime ?? Rare time to be a Hibs fan.
We have never defended the cup in any of our lifetimes.
"Here we go , 2 in a row "

[RoxburghHibs]

We have never defended the cup in any of our lifetimes.
"Here we go , 2 in a row "

We have taken over 20k to several semi-finals in recents years but it is a very good turnout :flag:

[howdenthehibby]

Yes ! I'm going to go out and enjoy the day , whether we win or not we've made a good defence of our cup . But if we happen to make the final , Well that shall be party central . Here we go 2 in a row. :flag::flag:

[Johnny Clash]

We have never defended the cup in any of our lifetimes.
"Here we go , 2 in a row "

We've never defended the cup at a semi final ... EVER!!


I can't can't wait to return to Hampden and really want our end sold out and buzzing. Also hoping somone in the East/South corner has a 'Sir David Gray Corner' banner in production!!!

:flag:

[Ringothedog]

Im sure we had over 20k for the semi-final v Dunfermline (0-0) in 2007. Total attendance was 25,339 and from memory the Pars had under 5000 there.

also 2001 semi against Livingston had a total attendance of just under 25000 and again from memory Livi had 3 or 4000 fans at the game.

Oh and in 2005 the attendance for the Hibs v Dundee Utd semi was 27271 and I'm certain Utd had just over 5000 at that one.

I am sure they were all Saturday 3.00pm kick offs

[RoxburghHibs]

I am sure they were all Saturday 3.00pm kick offs

Yeah think you're right.

[we are hibs]

No matter what happens on Saturday, I hope at full time the players get a massive applause. Most are already club legends, they've got us promotion and gave us our club back. They deserve Saturday just as much as the fans. Hopefully they go out, enjoy it and express themselves and I'm sure the fans will be loud and back them to the hilt.

[cabbageandribs1875]

No matter what happens on Saturday, I hope at full time the players get a massive applause. Most are already club legends, they've got us promotion and gave us our club back. They deserve Saturday just as much as the fans. Hopefully they go out, enjoy it and express themselves and I'm sure the fans will be loud and back them to the hilt.



this :agree:

[GreenCastle]

No matter what happens on Saturday, I hope at full time the players get a massive applause. Most are already club legends, they've got us promotion and gave us our club back. They deserve Saturday just as much as the fans. Hopefully they go out, enjoy it and express themselves and I'm sure the fans will be loud and back them to the hilt.

Agreed!

I remember the Celtic Scottish cup final a few years ago when the fans sang throughout and were amazing till after the final whistle.

Going to be a great game and atmosphere.

2 games away..from something special

[HibsNutter]

Aberdeen are a good side, but our boys can go out there with freedom and confidence under no pressure, having developed a winning habit. We will have a much larger support and we have every chance.

[monktonharp]

I better get a move on still not got my ticket!

[SJNB Hibby]

Aberdeen are a good side, but our boys can go out there with freedom and confidence under no pressure, having developed a winning habit. We will have a much larger support and we have every chance.

Are they any better than last year when we pumped them in the League Cup?
Are we any worse? Think it will be close. They still have 2nd place to fight for, although 3 points against the Yams are pretty much a gimme

[houstonhibbee]

Are they any better than last year when we pumped them in the League Cup?
Are we any worse? Think it will be close. They still have 2nd place to fight for, although 3 points against the Yams are pretty much a gimme
On the day it will come down to tactics, will to win, an element of luck and potentially refereeing performance

[pacorosssco]

Are they any better than last year when we pumped them in the League Cup?
Are we any worse? Think it will be close. They still have 2nd place to fight for, although 3 points against the Yams are pretty much a gimme

Think they are better and was a hard fought win last year with late goals. Held on at times. We must be at best but we can win and less pressure than them .

[SJNB Hibby]

On the day it will come down to tactics, will to win, an element of luck and potentially refereeing performance

Agreed, a win will be great, a loss will give us an idea of how well we shape up
Bit of a win-win really

Just the idea of the league wrapped up, with a countdown to another Final, while THAT lot fights to hang on to 5th place against Plastic Whistle is just pleasing, very pleasing

[Centre Hawf]

Like many of you have already said. Regardless of what the score is come the full time whistle on Saturday these lads deserve to be thanked for everything they've given us in the Scottish Cup these last two seasons. They'll all be gutted as much as any of us should Aberdeen beat us and, but they'll be as equally as excited at the opportunity to do it all over again should we win.

GGTTH.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Strange feeling leading up to this semi. The monkey is off our back and there is no pressure on us whatsoever. I usually feel overly tense about semi finals but completely different since we won it. If we lose its been a great defence and we'll move on. I have a feeling we'll get to the final though.

[pacorosssco]

Strange feeling leading up to this semi. The monkey is off our back and there is no pressure on us whatsoever. I usually feel overly tense about semi finals but completely different since we won it. If we lose its been a great defence and we'll move on. I have a feeling we'll get to the final though.

Im most glad we have defended trophy well and we go back to hampden in a semi as holders not hoodoos

[SirDavidsNapper]

How many have we sold then? I've heard 17k mentioned. That just a guess or have the club announced anything?

[The Spaceman]

Its a nice feeling not feeling anxious about next week...we have defended this cup admirably and we are about to play a team who are absolutely flying in the division above us. If we win, will be absolute scenes. If we lose, we take the prize money and hold our heads up high for taking our cup back to Hampden at least. We were all there for the greatest game in our history, so will never be topped which I find comforting!

[Leith's finest]

We have won more sc games this season than the gorgie mob since they last won it, wonder what teams to blame for that

[Www1875hfc]

Sold 6000 more tickets than the Dons seemingly.


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[Ronniekirk]

How many have we sold then? I've heard 17k mentioned. That just a guess or have the club announced anything?

The Daily Rag today saying we have sold nearly 17, 000 and Aberdeen 11,500 Mentions weekend so suspect that may have been before the Queen of South game So both will have sold more than this
Another poster reckoned we must have shifted nearly 19,000 So will be somewhere between these two figures
Don't think we will getClub Statement till tomorrow later in day as Ticket Office closed today
But unless the Championship Win sparks a rush next week we may not sell our Allocation but given time of kick off and it's a Semi and on T V ,we are going to have a Great Noisy Support


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[21.05.2016]

No matter what happens on Saturday, I hope at full time the players get a massive applause. Most are already club legends, they've got us promotion and gave us our club back. They deserve Saturday just as much as the fans. Hopefully they go out, enjoy it and express themselves and I'm sure the fans will be loud and back them to the hilt.

This 100%. The absolute only aim of this season was to get out this league, we've achieved that with games to spare, anything else this season is bonus territory. I'm glad we wrapped up the league before Hampden, now there is no pressure, we can relax and focus soley on giving the SC another crack without worry about the league. Fantastic position to be in :flag:

Regardless of what happens on saturday, i'll consider this season a success. Promoted as champions and took our SC defence all the way back to hampden.

[21.05.2016]

Sold 6000 more tickets than the Dons seemingly.


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In fairness getting down from Aberdeen for a half 12 kick off is pretty *****.

[Tamhere1875]

For once I'm looking forward to a game at Hampden

[Pete70]

In fairness getting down from Aberdeen for a half 12 kick off is pretty *****.


Just a wee reminder. KO is 12:15 on Saturday, not 12:30. Don't want anyone missing the kick off.

[Frazerbob]

In fairness getting down from Aberdeen for a half 12 kick off is pretty *****.

Most of the Aberdeen Hibbies are managing.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Potentially 180 minutes away from two in a row. Starting to get very excited.

[jgl07]

The Daily Rag today saying we have sold nearly 17, 000 and Aberdeen 11,500 Mentions weekend so suspect that may have been before the Queen of South game So both will have sold more than this
Another poster reckoned we must have shifted nearly 19,000 So will be somewhere between these two figures
Don't think we will getClub Statement till tomorrow later in day as Ticket Office closed today
But unless the Championship Win sparks a rush next week we may not sell our Allocation but given time of kick off and it's a Semi and on T V ,we are going to have a Great Noisy Support

Unless they are hiding 2,000 plus tickets, there must have been way more than 17,000 tickets sold.

There are only just over 1,200 tickets left including 341 on the planner and 877 in the East Stand not yet released.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Unless they are hiding 2,000 plus tickets, there must have been way more than 17,000 tickets sold.

There are only just over 1,200 tickets left including 341 on the planner and 877 in the East Stand not yet released.

What sections haven't been released in the East yet?

[CallumLaidlaw]

D5 - 8
F2 - 53
F5 - 1
F6 - 6
F7 - 4
G1 - 13
G2 - 1
G3 - 10
G4 - 9
G6 - 219
L3 - 3

327 available for sale at present.

[Enough said]

How many did we actually get allocated?

[CallumLaidlaw]

How many did we actually get allocated?

21k.

[Ronniekirk]

D5 - 8
F2 - 53
F5 - 1
F6 - 6
F7 - 4
G1 - 13
G2 - 1
G3 - 10
G4 - 9
G6 - 219
L3 - 3

327 available for sale at present.

Should sell them this week no problem


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[jgl07]

Should sell them this week no problem


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Yes but there is another 800-900 tickets in the East yet to be released.

[houstonhibbee]

Yes but there is another 800-900 tickets in the East yet to be released.
What are they waiting for?

[Ronniekirk]

What are they waiting for?

G 6 to sell the bulk of the tickets left there


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[number9dream]

D5 - 8
F2 - 53
F5 - 1
F6 - 6
F7 - 4
G1 - 13
G2 - 1
G3 - 10
G4 - 9
G6 - 219
L3 - 3

327 available for sale at present.

Is there an issue with G6 (restricted view)? Or is it just the way seats are released?
I was hoping my 'lucky seat' would become available - up in the debenture area - but that's probably unlikely.

[jgl07]

What sections haven't been released in the East yet?

Block F7 and Block F8 plus (I think) the front three and back three rows of Block F6 (877 seats).

[hibs0666]

D5 - 8
F2 - 53
F5 - 1
F6 - 6
F7 - 4
G1 - 13
G2 - 1
G3 - 10
G4 - 9
G6 - 219
L3 - 3

327 available for sale at present.

D5 - 6 (2 sold since half 3)
F2 - 45 (8)
F5 - 0 (1)
F6 - 6 (0)
F7 - 4 (0)
G1 - 13 (0)
G2 - 1 (0)
G3 - 10 (0)
G4 - 9 (0)
G6 - 179 (40)
L3 - 3 (0)

276 available (51 sold since half 3)

[JimBHibees]

Block F7 and Block F8 plus (I think) the front three and back three rows of Block F6 (877 seats).

Think it is G7 and 8.

[Onion]

Strange feeling leading up to this semi. The monkey is off our back and there is no pressure on us whatsoever. I usually feel overly tense about semi finals but completely different since we won it. If we lose its been a great defence and we'll move on. I have a feeling we'll get to the final though.

Just like the Final last year. No real expectations or pressure.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aberdeen have now sold 12k

[Ronniekirk]

Aberdeen have now sold 12k

So they are going yo struggle to shift 13 ,000 Whereas we are pushing to reach 0ver 19 ,000


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[Islington Hibs]

is there any possibility there will be a chance to buy tickets on the day at the gate given it will not be a capacity crowd? I am not sure if I can get out of a work commitment on that day but will not know until Friday. Any thoughts? Very keen to attend if I can.....

[jgl07]

is there any possibility there will be a chance to buy tickets on the day at the gate given it will not be a capacity crowd? I am not sure if I can get out of a work commitment on that day but will not know until Friday. Any thoughts? Very keen to attend if I can.....
They always have done that in the past. They have pods outside the stadium.

[frazeHFC]

Was just reading that Aberdeen sold 43,000 for the 2014 league cup final, and had requested more but weren't allocated. Pretty amazing turnout for that. Very poor turnout on Saturday though, regardless of the distance and kick-off time.

[CallumLaidlaw]

D5 - 6 (2 sold since half 3)
F2 - 45 (8)
F5 - 0 (1)
F6 - 6 (0)
F7 - 4 (0)
G1 - 13 (0)
G2 - 1 (0)
G3 - 10 (0)
G4 - 9 (0)
G6 - 179 (40)
L3 - 3 (0)

276 available (51 sold since half 3)

D5 - 14 (increase of 8 since last night)
F2 - 28 (17 sold)
F6 - 5 (1)
F7 - 4 (0)
G1 - 12 (1)
G2 - 1 (1)
G3 - 10 (0)
G4 - 9 (0)
G6 - 169 (10)
L3 - 0 (3)

251 left on sale.
25 tickets sold since 6.30pm last night

[DH1875]

Was just reading that Aberdeen sold 43,000 for the 2014 league cup final, and had requested more but weren't allocated. Pretty amazing turnout for that. Very poor turnout on Saturday though, regardless of the distance and kick-off time.

Pretty sure they failed to sell out their allocation for this years final. Quite a drop :agree:

[Frazerbob]

Pretty sure they failed to sell out their allocation for this years final. Quite a drop :agree:

That's correct. They got a 50/50 split but had a good few thousand unsold tickets in the south/west sections. I was there and the atmosphere from the Sheep was awful. I think they knew they were going to get humped....lambs to the slaughter even :wink:

[GreenCastle]

They are flying in the league so have no excuse not to sell more. I know some were very angry with the league cup performance against Celtic as they were so poor.

Pretty poor as it would have been great having a pretty full Hibs and Aberdeen end.

I feel for them with slightly with the KO time but waking up a little earlier isn't the best excuse. Hibs have fans travelling from all the UK also.

Anyway most important thing is the fans sing their hearts out (small pun) and we celebrate our cup run last year and this year and league win!

[Not In The Know]

I think a big reason for their poor attendance is the early kick off and how that effects them getting there by public transport.

[Frazerbob]

The 1215 KO is joke to be fair. Most Aberdeen buses are leaving around 7am, as is my car load. My step son's bus leaves at 6.30am. Having made the journey for big Scotland games and this year's League Cup final, it takes over 4 hours when there's a big Aberdeen support. The congestion at Dundee & Perth is horrendous.

[Since90+2]

As much as its fun to ridicule the crap home support Aberdeen seem to have I think them taking around 12,000 is actually quite decent.

Yes they do have some fans who live in the central belt but the vast majority will be travelling from Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. If the roles were reversed and we were having to make a 300 mile round trip and leave at 7am we would do well to take the same numbers I think.

[GreenCastle]

Fans in England often stay over the night before if they reach Wembley but again a cost with that.

I can't see the Scottish cup semi final kick off times changing anytime soon in years to come before of the TV deals.

[Islington Hibs]

They always have done that in the past. They have pods outside the stadium.

thanks-and hope so

[hibee_nation]

D5 - 14 (increase of 8 since last night)
F2 - 28 (17 sold)
F6 - 5 (1)
F7 - 4 (0)
G1 - 12 (1)
G2 - 1 (1)
G3 - 10 (0)
G4 - 9 (0)
G6 - 169 (10)
L3 - 0 (3)

251 left on sale.
25 tickets sold since 6.30pm last night


220 now left D - 8, F - 32,G - 180

[JimBHibees]

As much as its fun to ridicule the crap home support Aberdeen seem to have I think them taking around 12,000 is actually quite decent.

Yes they do have some fans who live in the central belt but the vast majority will be travelling from Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. If the roles were reversed and we were having to make a 300 mile round trip and leave at 7am we would do well to take the same numbers I think.

Agree with that. Not sure we had much more than that v United last season.

[Alex Trager]

It's not a good KO time at all for the dons.

I'll enjoy our numerical advantage though!

The SFA are true idiots.

Why can't the game be in one of the later TV slots.

Or better yet just forget about the tv. I think it's only on BBC anyway?

They can't even get a train that would get them there in time.

What a farce. They would have brought a significant amount more if it wasn't so early I'd reckon

[CallumLaidlaw]

Agree with that. Not sure we had much more than that v United last season.

We had that because we were in terrible form, and our average attendance in general was around 9.5k. We were all down in the dumps about how the play offs were the best we could manage (and we know how much we hated them) and a lot of people could not be bothered with a trip to hampden after the last minute gutter against Ross County. Aberdeen on the other hand are in great form, are the 2nd best team in the country and are capable of scoring lots of goals. Their average home crowd is pretty poor when you take this into consideration, and they're not really bringing much more than that average home crowd to Hampden. We on the other hand are averaging 15k home fans and are set to bring another 33% of that crowd to the semi.

I'd get up at 3am to see Hibs at Hampden. I'll be leaving the house at 7am so I can be on an Edinburgh supporters bus, but I get that the casual/day out fan won't be as keen.

[CallumLaidlaw]

It's not a good KO time at all for the dons.

I'll enjoy our numerical advantage though!

The SFA are true idiots.

Why can't the game be in one of the later TV slots.

Or better yet just forget about the tv. I think it's only on BBC anyway?

They can't even get a train that would get them there in time.

What a farce. They would have brought a significant amount more if it wasn't so early I'd reckon

BBC AND Sky on Saturday. The tv money is worth around £80k to each team I think so not for us to sniff at.

If the game was at 5.30pm, would they not have the same issues with trains in the evening?

[Alex Trager]

BBC AND Sky on Saturday. The tv money is worth around £80k to each team I think so not for us to sniff at.

If the game was at 5.30pm, would they not have the same issues with trains in the evening?

Na I don't think so.
Maybe?

The first train they can get on Saturday is not in early enough. I think they could go to ed then ed to ggow and they would arrive at 12.05 or something.

Just stupid.

A 5.30 Semi would have been superb!

[Earlydelivery]

If this game was played in Aberdeen , I'm positive we would take 15k

[Since90+2]

If this game was played in Aberdeen , I'm positive we would take 15k

Don't think we would.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Na I don't think so.
Maybe?

The first train they can get on Saturday is not in early enough. I think they could go to ed then ed to ggow and they would arrive at 12.05 or something.

Just stupid.

A 5.30 Semi would have been superb!

I just looked and theres a few trains depending on how early they want to leave, with one as early as 5.26, but there is a 7.40 which gets into mount florida at 11.01, and there's even a 8.42 which gets into Queen street at 11.17, leaving an hour to get to Hampden.

[Alex Trager]

I just looked and theres a few trains depending on how early they want to leave, with one as early as 5.26, but there is a 7.40 which gets into mount florida at 11.01, and there's even a 8.42 which gets into Queen street at 11.17, leaving an hour to get to Hampden.

Aw well there goes that then.

They're talking crap

[JimBHibees]

We had that because we were in terrible form, and our average attendance in general was around 9.5k. We were all down in the dumps about how the play offs were the best we could manage (and we know how much we hated them) and a lot of people could not be bothered with a trip to hampden after the last minute gutter against Ross County. Aberdeen on the other hand are in great form, are the 2nd best team in the country and are capable of scoring lots of goals. Their average home crowd is pretty poor when you take this into consideration, and they're not really bringing much more than that average home crowd to Hampden. We on the other hand are averaging 15k home fans and are set to bring another 33% of that crowd to the semi.

I'd get up at 3am to see Hibs at Hampden. I'll be leaving the house at 7am so I can be on an Edinburgh supporters bus, but I get that the casual/day out fan won't be as keen.

They have much further to travel and lost the League cup final comfortably this season so not that much different to us last season. They are probably doing pretty well to get 12k given the circumstances.

[JeMeSouviens]

Tickets at the back of G7 now for sale.

[Frazerbob]

I just looked and theres a few trains depending on how early they want to leave, with one as early as 5.26, but there is a 7.40 which gets into mount florida at 11.01, and there's even a 8.42 which gets into Queen street at 11.17, leaving an hour to get to Hampden.

Aye but have yo seen the price of the tickets? I looked as soon as the game was confirmed and it was something like £60.

[CallumLaidlaw]

D5 - 14 (increase of 8 since last night)
F2 - 28 (17 sold)
F6 - 5 (1)
F7 - 4 (0)
G1 - 12 (1)
G2 - 1 (1)
G3 - 10 (0)
G4 - 9 (0)
G6 - 169 (10)
L3 - 0 (3)

251 left on sale.
25 tickets sold since 6.30pm last night

D5 - 3 (11 sold since 9.30)
F2 - 19 (9)
F6 - 5 (0)
F7 - 4 (0)
G1 - 12 (0)
G2 - 1 (0)
G3 - 10 (0)
G4 - 9 (0)
G6 - 129 (40)

192 left in these sections. 59 sold since 9.30.

207 seats also now available in G7

[jgl07]

The North and South Stand allocations are gone bar one seat in D5 unless they find a few more tickets from somewhere.

There are 27 seats showing in Block F and 343 in Block G.

That leaves 371 tickets on the planner plus a potential 600 seats not yet released in G6-G8.

That suggests 976 seats left from the original allocation or at least what we know about!

[frazeHFC]

The North and South Stand allocations are gone bar one seat in D5 unless they find a few more tickets from somewhere.

There are 27 seats showing in Block F and 343 in Block G.

That leaves 371 tickets on the planner plus a potential 600 seats not yet released in G6-G8.

That suggests 976 seats left from the original allocation or at least what we know about!

Over 18,000 sold. Not bad!

[SanFranHibs]

BBC AND Sky on Saturday. The tv money is worth around £80k to each team I think so not for us to sniff at.

If the game was at 5.30pm, would they not have the same issues with trains in the evening?

The first thing that crossed my mind is that if I had to get down and up the road from/to Aberdeen I would prefer an earlier kick off so I could get home at a reasonable time. 3pm kick-off, possible ET and penalties? Then get out of Hampden/Glasgow with thousands of other fans. We need to leave them a reasonable amount of time to get home to the pubs and drown their sorrows.

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