Semi final tickets

[Albanian Hibs]

Aberdeen had 12,000 at both semis last season, with a considerably longer distance to travel.

Anyway, I felt so sorry for you I've bought a ticket with my Hibs mate to the semi. Didn't actually realise your sales were so low until I came on this thread. Hope no Hibs glory hunter tries to get a cup final ticket ahead of us loyal Dons fans who are going on Saturday....

An Aberdeen fan slagging off our attendances 😂😂😂

[pacoluna]

I would pee my pants laughing if when we get to the final Hibs gave everyone attending the Semi two tickets each for the game. This place would go into.meltdown.

Anyone who goes to semis should absolutely be guaranteed a ticket for final.

[Salt N Sauzee]

An Aberdeen fan slagging off our attendances 😂😂😂


An Aberdeen fan with an account on a Hibs forum is even funnier!!

[Keith_M]

An Aberdeen fan with an account on a Hibs forum is even funnier!!


Maybe the Admins can devise a wee indication of his support, like they do with Hearts Fans.

There are so many possibilities, surely


I'd suggest 'Mutton Molester' below the username.

[Hibbyradge]

Whilst we’re on the subject of judging people we don’t know for not comforming to our ideas of how they should spend their time/money, what about those tits that insist on chipping their front garden?

I just can’t understand how anyone can decide not to have a nice lawn. It’s madness and I won’t stand for being told that it’s not my business.

:faf: :thumbsup:

Straight to tarmac, I say. Straight to tarmac.

[Hibbyradge]

Anyone who goes to semis should absolutely be guaranteed a ticket for final.

Not people who go to the 4th and 5th round games?

[kaimendhibs]

Dont understand the argument of people not going as fear we will lose. Darkheid sold out in 17 minutes!!

[Scouse Hibee]

Anyone who goes to semis should absolutely be guaranteed a ticket for final.

Just a semi final and no other games?

[Scouse Hibee]

I love these "I'm outraged by other folk not going posts"

[kaimendhibs]

I love these "I'm outraged by other folk not going posts"

Who is outraged? What pisses me off is not being able to get tickets for away games at the 3 cat A grounds all of a sudden but folk cant be arsed going to the semi final of one of the two tournaments we can actually win. But not outraged

[SunshineOnLeith]

I'll be at the final in a prime north stand seat, not going tomorrow though because I can't be arsed.

Come at me, Hibs.net.

[pacoluna]

Just a semi final and no other games?

what does any other game matter? most who went to previous cup games are probably season ticket holders anyway so when we get to the final we will be guaranteed a ticket. Those non season ticket holders who are going to the semis should be next prioritised.

my main point though is it's a poor turn out for a semi final of one out of two possible cups we realistically can win. Hail or snow or thunderstorms I'd go but because its a earl KO against celtic which is on tv ...I won't :faf:

[Scouse Hibee]

Who is outraged? What pisses me off is not being able to get tickets for away games at the 3 cat A grounds all of a sudden but folk cant be arsed going to the semi final of one of the two tournaments we can actually win. But not outraged

Lol are you sure?

[Keith_M]

I love these "I'm outraged by other folk not going posts"


What about those of us that are not in the least outraged, just a bit disappointed that the team's not going to have the backing they deserve?

[Scouse Hibee]

what does any other game matter? most who went to previous cup games are probably season ticket holders anyway so when we get to the final we will be guaranteed a ticket. Those non season ticket holders who are going to the semis should be next prioritised.

So a guy who just comes out for a semi final and no other games should be guaranteed a ticket for a final?

[Scouse Hibee]

What about those of us that are not in the least outraged, just a bit disappointed that the team's not going to have the backing they deserve?

I love you folk too ;-)

[pacoluna]

So a guy who just comes out for a semi final and no other games should be guaranteed a ticket for a final?

yes before "those guys" who just come out for the final.

[Scouse Hibee]

yes before "those guys" who just come out for the final.

And before those guys who don't have a ST go to lots of games but miss the semi?

[kaimendhibs]

Lol are you sure?

100 per cent sure. Outraged at the people who revel in the outrage of others tho😉

[Real Emerald]

I love these "I'm outraged by other folk not going posts"

I'm not outraged just disappointed the momentum in returning fans has gone backwards for this one. What will outrage me is if we play Celtic/Sevco in the Scottish cup semi and the SFA say we're only getting 12k tickets as the distribution for the LC semi highlighted that thousands of tickets went unsold in the Hibs end that Celtic could have sold. That could be a distinct consequence.

[cabbageandribs1875]

**** it i've decided, i'm washing my hair instead

[oneone73]

I'm not outraged just disappointed the momentum in returning fans has gone backwards for this one. What will outrage me is if we play Celtic/Sevco in the Scottish cup semi and the SFA say we're only getting 12k tickets as the distribution for the LC semi highlighted that thousands of tickets went unsold in the Hibs end that Celtic could have sold. That could be a distinct consequence.

Wouldn't that logic have applied to the 2016 Scottish Cup final? I'm going tomorrow, and don't mind at all if the only people who are going are the ones with faith and hope.

[Hiber-nation]

What about those of us that are not in the least outraged, just a bit disappointed that the team's not going to have the backing they deserve?

Yep, I don't see much outrage, just genuine disappointment at the turnout. The usual smartarsed responses certainly don't help anyone.

[Real Emerald]

Wouldn't that logic have applied to the 2016 Scottish Cup final? I'm going tomorrow, and don't mind at all if the only people who are going are the ones with faith and hope.

No because there were no seats left empty that the opposition could have sold. I'm talking about semi finals and they would have every right to limit our allocation against the old firm in the future based on this turn out.

[Panda]

An Aberdeen fan slagging off our attendances 😂😂😂


I didn't slag off your attendances! This whole thread is full of Hibs fans criticising the ticket sales, I merely said I was surprised they were so low.

And Aberdeen's attendances this season have been very good, including selling out at Easter Road and taking 7,000 to Hearts.

Anyway, see you at Hampden tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Had a decent semi-final record last season (though not such a good record against Celtic 😔 )

[Panda]

Aberdeen have an abysmal support on par with the likes of Dundee United.

That's not really true is it, no matter how you try to spin it.

[pacoluna]

That's not really true is it, no matter how you try to spin it.

pittodrie is one of, if not the most dreariest least atmospheric stadiums in Scotland, my least favourite of them all.

[calumhibee1]

People can laugh it off and make excuses all they want but the amount of tickets we have sold is an absolute joke.

[FilipinoHibs]

I didn't slag off your attendances! This whole thread is full of Hibs fans criticising the ticket sales, I merely said I was surprised they were so low.

And Aberdeen's attendances this season have been very good, including selling out at Easter Road and taking 7,000 to Hearts.

Anyway, see you at Hampden tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Had a decent semi-final record last season (though not such a good record against Celtic 😔 )

I live in South East Asia now but I been in Edinburgh would have gone. Despite being scarred with many horrendous experiences at Hampden over 46 years of following Hibs. Back on 17th Nov for two weeks so hope to be going to the final.

[Panda]

pittodrie is one of, if not the most dreariest least atmospheric stadiums in Scotland, my least favourite of them all.

No argument from me there. The new one will be yours and everyone else's favourite though.

[bingo70]

People can laugh it off and make excuses all they want but the amount of tickets we have sold is an absolute joke.

It’s not really.

It’s in line with what most clubs our size would take to a league cup semi final.

[marinello59]

No argument from me there. The new one will be yours and everyone else's favourite though.

A soulless out of town stadium? 😂😂😂
Let's face it, it's not really even going to be in Aberdeen anymore, it's a field on the outskirts. Thank **** Hibs didn't go down that route.

[Panda]

A soulless out of town stadium? 😂😂😂
Let's face it, it's not really even going to be in Aberdeen anymore, it's a field on the outskirts. Thank **** Hibs didn't go down that route.

I don't really want to turn Hibs semi-final ticket thread into one about Aberdeen's new stadium, but I grew up right next to where they're planning the new place, and as long as they get the transport spot on it'll be fine. It's not in the middle of no-where, there are plenty of bars for fans to drink in, and out of town stadiums are very much the norm in Europe and work very well. Staying at Pittodrie is not an option, and considering it's right next to the North Sea I can't say I'll be that sad to move away anyway.

[SirDavidsNapper]

A soulless out of town stadium? 😂😂😂
Let's face it, it's not really even going to be in Aberdeen anymore, it's a field on the outskirts. Thank **** Hibs didn't go down that route.

The demonstrating villagers will double their average gate

[SRHibs]

I would pee my pants laughing if when we get to the final Hibs gave everyone attending the Semi two tickets each for the game. This place would go into.meltdown.

Would you pee your pants if those who were spited by this decided not to renew their season tickets?

[Beefster]

Poor by your standards.

Ouch. I hope you didn’t choose white chips.

[Speedy]

Big games have been around the £30 mark for an age. I don't understand the arguement that our football isn't worth £30, I'd happily pay £30 to watch Hibs beat an unbeaten Celtic team. And if we don't I'm sure we will give it a great run out.

Poor excuses all round from those using price, time and TV. Not having a go at yourself btw, just frustrates me.

It's always disappointing on these threads that people don't consider people who are not fortunate enough to be able to afford these days out.

£30 plus say £20 for travel is a lot of money for many people. Particularly if there are 1 or 2 parents and kids going.

Added to that it's straight after school holidays which will be busy and expensive for people. And it's just before our first league derby in a good while.

[Ringothedog]

People can laugh it off and make excuses all they want but the amount of tickets we have sold is an absolute joke.


No it is not, we are on a par with what we would normally take for a league cup semi final and slightly down on what we would take for a Scottish Cup Semi final. Where people get this idea that we take more than 12 -15 k for semi finals baffles me, it is the exception not the rule.

Anyway 10-12k tomorrow is excellent as far as I am concerned and I cannot wait, games like this are the reason I support Hibernian.

[kaimendhibs]

Would you pee your pants if those who were spited by this decided not to renew their season tickets?

This has got nowt to do with season tickets. What if i decided not to renew mine after being ****ed over with the loyalty points? Or stop my 18.75 to HSL I have paid from the start?

[marinello59]

I don't really want to turn Hibs semi-final ticket thread into one about Aberdeen's new stadium, but I grew up right next to where they're planning the new place, and as long as they get the transport spot on it'll be fine. It's not in the middle of no-where, there are plenty of bars for fans to drink in, and out of town stadiums are very much the norm in Europe and work very well. Staying at Pittodrie is not an option, and considering it's right next to the North Sea I can't say I'll be that sad to move away anyway.

Westhill is hardly the entertainment hot spot you are claiming it to be. 😂😂😂😂
You are right though, this is a Hibs forum so enough chat about your new hovel which may or may not happen.

[Real Emerald]

No it is not, we are on a par with what we would normally take for a league cup semi final and slightly down on what we would take for a Scottish Cup Semi final. Where people get this idea that we take more than 12 -15 k for semi finals baffles me, it is the exception not the rule.

Anyway 10-12k tomorrow is excellent as far as I am concerned and I cannot wait, games like this are the reason I support Hibernian.

You are right with the historic attendances but the fact we have grown significantly in the past couple of years would have pointed to a bigger turn out for this one. If however we have to face Celtic in the SC semi come April out allocation will be cut and it will end up being one ticket per ST holder and a very limited public sale. No one could really complain if they did and the GFA would take great delight in doing so.

Anyway I'm using my 2 allocated seats from my ST as per usual and will expect the same 2 seats allocated for the final if we get through. Looking forward to it immensely.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I'm not outraged just disappointed the momentum in returning fans has gone backwards for this one. What will outrage me is if we play Celtic/Sevco in the Scottish cup semi and the SFA say we're only getting 12k tickets as the distribution for the LC semi highlighted that thousands of tickets went unsold in the Hibs end that Celtic could have sold. That could be a distinct consequence.

The SFA would have to make a case for this based on more than one semi final and Hibs could prove that in recent times our turnouts have been between 14 and 18 thousand. If they limited us to half the south stand and one end I wouldn't complain about it because that would accommodate about 18,000 fans ... too bad for folk who like the north stand though :greengrin

As for finals .... There is absolutely no case to be made for limiting tickets, if a club ( any club ) has the ability to sell half the stadium, which we have proved we can numerous times, then they get half the tickets.

Like a lot of folk I'm not angry about the low ticket sales for this one just disappointed and I have to say a little surprised that we haven't shifted more given the significant increase in our home support over the last two years. But as I said before, I'm firmly convinced that Celtic are the biggest factor here more than the KO time, ticket prices, live telly or the weather ..... I'm not in the least bit confident that we are going to win tomorrow and like it or not that prospect is putting off the casual fans who constitute a significant part of our Hampden support.

Take a kid along to the west stand and chuck in the usual stuff like food, bus / train fares etc and the trip isn't going to leave you much change out of £100. That's a fair wedge for most folk and the incentive to spend it is diluted somewhat by the fact we are playing a team unbeaten in 60 domestic matches .... I'm positive this would have the same affect if it was Hearts or Aberdeen playing them, so I'm not in the least bit bothered about any comments on this from that lot.

[Real Emerald]

The SFA would have to make a case for this based on more than one semi final and Hibs could prove that in recent times our turnouts have been between 14 and 18 thousand. If they limited us to half the south stand and one end I wouldn't complain about it because that would accommodate about 18,000 fans ... too bad for folk who like the north stand though :greengrin

As for finals .... There is absolutely no case to be made for limiting tickets, if a club ( any club ) has the ability to sell half the stadium, which we have proved we can numerous times, then they get half the tickets.

Like a lot of folk I'm not angry about the low ticket sales for this one just disappointed and I have to say a little surprised that we haven't shifted more given the significant increase in our home support over the last two years. But as I said before, I'm firmly convinced that Celtic are the biggest factor here more than the KO time, ticket prices, live telly or the weather ..... I'm not in the least bit confident that we are going to win tomorrow and like it or not that prospect is putting off the casual fans who constitute a significant part of our Hampden support.

Take a kid along to the west stand and chuck in the usual stuff like food, bus / train fares etc and the trip isn't going to leave you much change out of £100. That's a fair wedge for most folk and the incentive to spend it is diluted somewhat by the fact we are playing a team unbeaten in 60 domestic matches .... I'm positive this would have the same affect if it was Hearts or Aberdeen playing them, so I'm not in the least bit bothered about any comments on this from that lot.

Couldn't disagree with anything you've said there. Just looking forward to it now and hope the wind and rain doesn't bring Hibs down to Celtic's level 😂👍

[Phil MaGlass]

30 quid for a ticket, yir huvin a laugh.

[danhibees1875]

People can laugh it off and make excuses all they want but the amount of tickets we have sold is an absolute joke.

I've dipped in and out of this thread without following it closely - from what I have seen there hasn't been any official sales or dot counting done has there? What's the actual sales total at?

[Frazerbob]

I don't really want to turn Hibs semi-final ticket thread into one about Aberdeen's new stadium, but I grew up right next to where they're planning the new place, and as long as they get the transport spot on it'll be fine. It's not in the middle of no-where, there are plenty of bars for fans to drink in, and out of town stadiums are very much the norm in Europe and work very well. Staying at Pittodrie is not an option, and considering it's right next to the North Sea I can't say I'll be that sad to move away anyway.

Name them.......

[CallumLaidlaw]

30 quid for a ticket, yir huvin a laugh.

£25, which is cheaper than a Cat A game at ER.

[BoomtownHibees]

Dont understand the argument of people not going as fear we will lose. Darkheid sold out in 17 minutes!!

We have sold about 12x more for this game though so your point is mute

[Frazerbob]

30 quid for a ticket, yir huvin a laugh.

Or £25, £10 for kids. Not at all bad for national semi final. How much were we paying three years go for a league game against Alloa or Dumbarton?

[kaimendhibs]

We have sold about 12x more for this game though so your point is mute

So why dont the people who arent going because they think we will lose say so. My point stands, i dont believe thats the reason for stay aways. If folk cant afford it that is 100 per cent understandable, as is work, previous commitments.

[SirDavidsNapper]

It is what it is. If we win at least some of us can say we were at a famous game! We keep on making history so why not?!

[BoomtownHibees]

So why dont the people who arent going because they think we will lose say so. My point stands, i dont believe thats the reason for stay aways. If folk cant afford it that is 100 per cent understandable, as is work, previous commitments.

Ask them

[kaimendhibs]

Ask them

Nah. You ask them. Im too busy getting set for a semi final

[blackpoolhibs]

Nah. You ask them. Im too busy getting set for a semi final

You dont need to ask them, just as they dont need to justify how they spend their money and time.

[kaimendhibs]

You dont need to ask them, just as they dont need to justify how they spend their money and time.

I agree. My point is that I dont believe people are put off going due to fear of losing. Thats all.

[blackpoolhibs]

I agree. My point is that I dont believe people are put off going due to fear of losing. Thats all.

I agree, i also dont believe people will not go because they think we will lose.

Although if that was their reason, i wouldnt have a problem with it.

[kaimendhibs]

I agree, i also dont believe people will not go because they think we will lose.

Although if that was their reason, i wouldnt have a problem with it.

Good man.

[scoopyboy]

Was in this afternoon and the ticket sales are at around 11,500.

I was hoping for more but to be fair I can't remember the last time we took more than that to face either of the Old Firm in a national semi at Hampden.

[danhibees1875]

Was in this afternoon and the ticket sales are at around 11,500.

I was hoping for more but to be fair I can't remember the last time we took more than that to face either of the Old Firm in a national semi at Hampden.

That's a lot worse/lower than I thought I was going to read.

[SRHibs]

I agree. My point is that I dont believe people are put off going due to fear of losing. Thats all.

To be fair, if someone views going to the football as a form of entertainment, it’s logical to think that they wouldn’t want to spend hundreds of pounds on a game which we are unlikely to win. I hope we do of course, but still.

[Roxyhibee]

Some naive comments on here. Of course there's an influence in crowd size linked to whether we can win or not. Plenty of examples throughout the years of this. In all clubs, not just Hibs.

And no one is interested in telling people how to spend their time and money, but crowd sizes are always a talking point. Always have been and always will be, so if you haven't realised this by now, better get used to it. All fans like to discuss it as a topic and it's actually a good indicator of fans attitudes at the time.

With tomorrow's support, many here think the crowd could be a lot better given the growing strength of the club now and many also think it's because people don't want to go along to get beaten by a strong team.

They are correct in both cases. Get over it and stop being so defensive. Our 11,500 will give it all we've got against their hordes. If we win, it will be up there as one if the best days out ever.

Cmon Hibees.!!

[houstonhibbee]

I reckon if we had put three past Aberdeen last week would have added another 3 or 4K to the attendance
Looks like it will be around 12k now. Being live on tv is a big reason for reduced numbers. Not live on tv we would be close to a sell out

[Judge-Judy]

I reckon if we had put three past Aberdeen last week would have added another 3 or 4K to the attendance
Looks like it will be around 12k now. Being live on tv is a big reason for reduced numbers. Not live on tv we would be close to a sell out


Bought 4 today at the last minute and buzzing, thought we weren't going to be able to go but got a last minute reprieve. I think you're spot on with your assessment btw. :flag:

[SeanWilson]

It's always disappointing on these threads that people don't consider people who are not fortunate enough to be able to afford these days out.

£30 plus say £20 for travel is a lot of money for many people. Particularly if there are 1 or 2 parents and kids going.

Added to that it's straight after school holidays which will be busy and expensive for people. And it's just before our first league derby in a good while.

Far to sensible for this thread!

[Baldy Foghorn]

Some naive comments on here. Of course there's an influence in crowd size linked to whether we can win or not. Plenty of examples throughout the years of this. In all clubs, not just Hibs.

And no one is interested in telling people how to spend their time and money, but crowd sizes are always a talking point. Always have been and always will be, so if you haven't realised this by now, better get used to it. All fans like to discuss it as a topic and it's actually a good indicator of fans attitudes at the time.

With tomorrow's support, many here think the crowd could be a lot better given the growing strength of the club now and many also think it's because people don't want to go along to get beaten by a strong team.

They are correct in both cases. Get over it and stop being so defensive. Our 11,500 will give it all we've got against their hordes. If we win, it will be up there as one if the best days out ever.

Cmon Hibees.!!

:aok::flag::flag::flag:

[scooby]

I reckon if we had put three past Aberdeen last week would have added another 3 or 4K to the attendance
Looks like it will be around 12k now. Being live on tv is a big reason for reduced numbers. Not live on tv we would be close to a sell out

I think that even just a better performance against the sheep, would have added 3-4k to our support.
I know a few who were swithering, and opted for the telly after our toothless display.

[iwasthere1972]

Anyone with a semi final ticket stub will qualify for two tickets for the final.

Looking forward to the match tomorrow. Even going to wear my lucky y fronts.

GGTTH

[JimBHibees]

I think that even just a better performance against the sheep, would have added 3-4k to our support.
I know a few who were swithering, and opted for the telly after our toothless display.

Honestly didn't think the performance was that bad. We have a real chance however need to play very well and not gift anything early.

[houstonhibbee]

Anyone with a semi final ticket stub will qualify for two tickets for the final.

Looking forward to the match tomorrow. Even going to wear my lucky y fronts.

GGTTH
Based on the assumption we will get 23000 tickets for the final?

[flash]

I think that even just a better performance against the sheep, would have added 3-4k to our support.
I know a few who were swithering, and opted for the telly after our toothless display.

So up to 4000 people aren't going because we lost narrowly to the second best team in the country.
I think not.
Our fans have been spoiled by the teams recent magnificent record of trips to Hampden.
Sadly quite a few have decided our boys aren't worth the effort this time as we might well lose.
I daresay another ten year spell without semis and finals will come around again when these difficult decisions will no longer be necessary.

[RIP]

So after 11 pages we are still waiting for a list of League Cup Semi-Finals that kicked off at lunchtime, were on TV and where we took over 12,000 supporters.

[lord bunberry]

So after 11 pages we are still waiting for a list of League Cup Semi-Finals that kicked off at lunchtime, were on TV and where we took over 12,000 supporters.

Considering we’ve never played in a league cup semi final on a Saturday lunchtime you’ll be waiting longer than 11 pages :greengrin

[Skol]

If we win this and have Rangers in the final, there is every chance we are limited to c13k tickets, One per ST. I dont think we can argue for more.

[JimBHibees]

If we win this and have Rangers in the final, there is every chance we are limited to c13k tickets, One per ST. I dont think we can argue for more.

There has been a court case which ensures we would have the right to half of the tickets.

[Sir David Gray]

Was in this afternoon and the ticket sales are at around 11,500.

I was hoping for more but to be fair I can't remember the last time we took more than that to face either of the Old Firm in a national semi at Hampden.

It's crap to be honest but those of us who are there will just need to shout even louder.

[lyonhibs]

I reckon if we had put three past Aberdeen last week would have added another 3 or 4K to the attendance
Looks like it will be around 12k now. Being live on tv is a big reason for reduced numbers. Not live on tv we would be close to a sell out

I don't think 1 result would have increased our ticket sales by 33%. That's bonkers. 500-1000 at most perhaps.

Anyway, I hope all those who are there have an unforgettable day.

[iwasthere1972]

If we win this and have Rangers in the final, there is every chance we are limited to c13k tickets, One per ST. I dont think we can argue for more.

What? No chance. Thats bonkers. We'll have the same number as them if we manage to win tomorrow.

[Pete]

If we win this and have Rangers in the final, there is every chance we are limited to c13k tickets, One per ST. I dont think we can argue for more.

We certainly can argue for more but luckily those of us who aren’t the old firm don’t have to any more.

[Ringothedog]

If we win this and have Rangers in the final, there is every chance we are limited to c13k tickets, One per ST. I dont think we can argue for more.

Well thought out post, everything you say makes sense and I think the SPFL/SFA should make this policy, tickets should be restricted to the amount of season tickets you have sold. Should make it interesting when Celtic play Rangers or St Johnstone play Kilmarnock. Or maybe we should stick with a 50/50 split

[Skol]

Well thought out post, everything you say makes sense and I think the SPFL/SFA should make this policy, tickets should be restricted to the amount of season tickets you have sold. Should make it interesting when Celtic play Rangers or St Johnstone play Kilmarnock. Or maybe we should stick with a 50/50 split

What case can we make for more tickets when we couldnt sell our 50% allocation for the semi ? Just cos folk want to go to a final isnt a good enough reason.

[JimboHibs]

What case can we make for more tickets when we couldnt sell our 50% allocation for the semi ? Just cos folk want to go to a final isnt a good enough reason.

The last 2 finals we reached there's our case ?? That good enough.

[Ringothedog]

What case can we make for more tickets when we couldnt sell our 50% allocation for the semi ? Just cos folk want to go to a final isnt a good enough reason.

How many clubs sell 20k tickets for a semi final? I will answer that for you ...2

[Skol]

The last 2 finals we reached there's our case ?? That good enough.

Nope

[Ringothedog]

Nope

Well thank **** you are not running Scottish fitba then

[JimboHibs]

We won't have to make any case if we reach the final,so your question is irrelevant 👍

[lord bunberry]

How many clubs sell 20k tickets for a semi final? I will answer that for you ...2

That doesn’t change the fact that we will be taking a piss poor support through tomorrow. Personally I couldn’t care less, but there’s no denying the fact that a huge number of our fans have decided to give this game a miss.

[Skol]

Well thank **** you are not running Scottish fitba then

Weve been given 50% of the tickets and only just sold 50% of our allocation...but want more IF we get to the final.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

I won't be there. It's a combination of things:

Pricing for me, my missus and daughter in law
Baby due in 6 weeks time so other financial priorities right now
Kick of time
Live on tv

If people want to judge me for that then go right ahead. I was there when we got relegated, and I was there when we had 6k at home to Dumbarton.

This season I've only made a handful of matches due to the reasons above but ive contributed more than my fair share to hibs and Scotland this year and many previous.

If it makes people feel better, I'll forego a ticket should we reach the final

[Ringothedog]

Weve been given 50% of the tickets and only just sold 50% of our allocation...but want more IF we get to the final.

As is the case for every football club in the world.Supporters are more likely to want to go to a final than a semifinal

[oneone73]

What case can we make for more tickets when we couldnt sell our 50% allocation for the semi ? Just cos folk want to go to a final isnt a good enough reason.

Because the final is supposed to be a neutral venue. Nothing to do with size of support. If we are playing Motherwell in the final, they should be offered 22,000 tickets too

[LaMotta]

What case can we make for more tickets when we couldnt sell our 50% allocation for the semi ? Just cos folk want to go to a final isnt a good enough reason.

Because in living memory we have taken over 20k to every previous final we have been in.

[JimboHibs]

I won't be there. It's a combination of things:

Pricing for me, my missus and daughter in law
Baby due in 6 weeks time so other financial priorities right now
Kick of time
Live on tv

If people want to judge me for that then go right ahead. I was there when we got relegated, and I was there when we had 6k at home to Dumbarton.

This season I've only made a handful of matches due to the reasons above but ive contributed more than my fair share to hibs and Scotland this year and many previous.

If it makes people feel better, I'll forego a ticket should we reach the final

Season ticket holders aside you'll be entitled to a ticket as much as anyone else should we reach the final 👍 good luck with the new arrival.

[JimboHibs]

Weve been given 50% of the tickets and only just sold 50% of our allocation...but want more IF we get to the final.

You can buy them all to yourself for our next semi final 👍 you can declare yourself Hibs No1 Uber fan 👍

[lord bunberry]

I won't be there. It's a combination of things:

Pricing for me, my missus and daughter in law
Baby due in 6 weeks time so other financial priorities right now
Kick of time
Live on tv

If people want to judge me for that then go right ahead. I was there when we got relegated, and I was there when we had 6k at home to Dumbarton.

This season I've only made a handful of matches due to the reasons above but ive contributed more than my fair share to hibs and Scotland this year and many previous.

If it makes people feel better, I'll forego a ticket should we reach the final
No one is judging you mate. There’s been times when I just couldn’t justify spending the money on football. Family comes first.
It’s the people that could go tomorrow, but have decided to give it a miss that I find disappointing. People coming on this thread almost gloating that they’re not going to bother. I’ll wake up tomorrow morning and head through and hopefully see us win. No one needs an excuse not to go, I just wish that more fans that could have gone were going.

[lyonhibs]

Nope

How gutted will you be if we get to final and sell out an allocation of 20k? Sitting there like an absolute misery guts just raging about "all those bloody glory hunters.........".

[LaMotta]

How gutted will you be if we get to final and sell out an allocation of 20k? Sitting there like an absolute misery guts just raging about "all those bloody glory hunters.........".

There should only have been 13k of us at the 2016 cup final apparently.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Season ticket holders aside you'll be entitled to a ticket as much as anyone else should we reach the final 👍 good luck with the new arrival.

Appreciate Jimbo. Cheers mate

[pacoluna]

You can buy them all to yourself for our next semi final 👍 you can declare yourself Hibs No1 Uber fan 👍

We might not get to another semi. People are taking our recent cup runs for granted.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

No one is judging you mate. There’s been times when I just couldn’t justify spending the money on football. Family comes first.
It’s the people that could go tomorrow, but have decided to give it a miss that I find disappointing. People coming on this thread almost gloating that they’re not going to bother. I’ll wake up tomorrow morning and head through and hopefully see us win. No one needs an excuse not to go, I just wish that more fans that could have gone were going.

Cheers mate - I've not actually read much of this thread but seen a few posts on social media questioning fans so kind of released my frustrations on here. I know exactly what you're saying though and I've had a go about people before for not going to a single game in a season them showing up to a cup final so it's something that irks the majority of us at some point or another.

I hope you and every hibs fan in the stadium gets the result you deserve. It will make it all the sweeter being outnumbered.

NLGAWA

[lord bunberry]

Cheers mate - I've not actually read much of this thread but seen a few posts on social media questioning fans so kind of released my frustrations on here. I know exactly what you're saying though and I've had a go about people before for not going to a single game in a season them showing up to a cup final so it's something that irks the majority of us at some point or another.

I hope you and every hibs fan in the stadium gets the result you deserve. It will make it all the sweeter being outnumbered.

NLGAWA

Let’s hope we do it mate, and good luck with the new arrival.

[Lancs Harp]

Cheers mate - I've not actually read much of this thread but seen a few posts on social media questioning fans so kind of released my frustrations on here. I know exactly what you're saying though and I've had a go about people before for not going to a single game in a season them showing up to a cup final so it's something that irks the majority of us at some point or another.

I hope you and every hibs fan in the stadium gets the result you deserve. It will make it all the sweeter being outnumbered.

NLGAWA

We carry the flag for each other. We are Hibs.

[houstonhibbee]

Weve been given 50% of the tickets and only just sold 50% of our allocation...but want more IF we get to the final.

Actually we got 21k and Celtic got 25k

Do we give back what we didn't sell and let Celtic sell them or do we just have a lot of empty seats? I assume Celtic are sold out and not happy if there are 9000 unused seats?

[scoopyboy]

Actually we got 21k and Celtic got 25k

Do we give back what we didn't sell and let Celtic sell them or do we just have a lot of empty seats? I assume Celtic are sold out and not happy if there are 9000 unused seats?

No idea if Celtic have sold out or not, they have not had huge crowds turning out for semis either unless against Rangers.

[S4uzee]

Sure I said we’d be lucky to get 14k abs was shot down. Was always going to be the case

[scoopyboy]

That doesn’t change the fact that we will be taking a piss poor support through tomorrow. Personally I couldn’t care less, but there’s no denying the fact that a huge number of our fans have decided to give this game a miss.

If 7000 Hibs fans can create an atmosphere against Rangers in a semi at Hampden then 11500 will do at least the same tomorrow.

Quality not quantity will hopefully give the team the backing they deserve.

[JeMeSouviens]

No idea if Celtic have sold out or not, they have not had huge crowds turning out for semis either unless against Rangers.

Celtc have a “home cup season ticket” scheme, with 20+k people signed up to it. I think they just automatically got allocated and debited for these tickets. Not sure if they can opt out?

http://www.celticfc.net/news/12817

Basically, they won’t get tickets for any cup finals they get to unless they’re on this scheme.

[Fergos]

No one is judging you mate. There’s been times when I just couldn’t justify spending the money on football. Family comes first.
It’s the people that could go tomorrow, but have decided to give it a miss that I find disappointing. People coming on this thread almost gloating that they’re not going to bother. I’ll wake up tomorrow morning and head through and hopefully see us win. No one needs an excuse not to go, I just wish that more fans that could have gone were going.

Good post.

Id agree in that I'm far from outraged by those who could go but have chosen not too and for some, if its family or money then that's totally understandable.

Its the people who have no real reason not too or that fear getting beat that kinda concern me, the posts on here gloating as you put it about not going, wtf is that all about?

I mentioned on another post that I couldn't be anywhere else tomorrow other than hampden supporting Hibernian, however I'm not quite sure all those who aren't going are comfortable with it, especially those who come on here and give it the large one about not going, sounds more like guilt to me.....

GGTTH.

[lord bunberry]

If 7000 Hibs fans can create an atmosphere against Rangers in a semi at Hampden then 11500 will do at least the same tomorrow.

Quality not quantity will hopefully give the team the backing they deserve.

Yes I agree. I was there that night, and it was brilliant, a repeat of that tomorrow will be just as epic.

[Brooster]

So we are taking 11500k+ to Glasgow for a 1215 tv game against the top team in the country. I dont think thats too bad to be honest despite some of the folk who cant be bothered....folk who would be there tomorrow if it was the final.

[lord bunberry]

Good post.

Id agree in that I'm far from outraged by those who could go but have chosen not too and for some, if its family or money then that's totally understandable.

Its the people who have no real reason not too or that fear getting beat that kinda concern me, the posts on here gloating as you put it about not going, wtf is that all about?

I mentioned on another post that I couldn't be anywhere else tomorrow other than hampden supporting Hibernian, however I'm not quite sure all those who aren't going are comfortable with it, especially those who come on here and give it the large one about not going, sounds more like guilt to me.....

GGTTH.

Agree 100%.
What’s done is done, it’s almost time for another possible highlight in our clubs history, and that’s all I’m focused on right now. Those who have chosen to give it a miss won’t matter come kick off time tomorrow.

[Lancs Harp]

Good post.

Id agree in that I'm far from outraged by those who could go but have chosen not too and for some, if its family or money then that's totally understandable.

Its the people who have no real reason not too or that fear getting beat that kinda concern me, the posts on here gloating as you put it about not going, wtf is that all about?

I mentioned on another post that I couldn't be anywhere else tomorrow other than hampden supporting Hibernian, however I'm not quite sure all those who aren't going are comfortable with it, especially those who come on here and give it the large one about not going, sounds more like guilt to me.....

GGTTH.

We all have reasons for not attending. Who are we to judge? I had a season ticket for the past couple of seasons but this season for one reason or another I couldn't justify getting one both financially and logistically (living near Blackpool) it took a lot of soul searching believe me. Im going tomorrow but know Im in real danger of not getting a final ticket (should we win obviously) because Im not a current season ticket holder. Thats life I guess.

[Fergos]

We all have reasons for not attending. Who are we to judge? I had a season ticket for the past couple of seasons but this season for one reason or another I couldn't justify getting one both financially and logistically (living near Blackpool) it took a lot of soul searching believe me. Im going tomorrow but know Im in real danger of not getting a final ticket (should we win obviously) because Im not a current season ticket holder. Thats life I guess.

Not judging anyone but do have an opinion.

And with the greatest respect, you will notice that I do mention at the top of my last post, family and money as 2 good reasons as to why someone couldn't attend.

GGTTH

[scoopyboy]

Good post.

Id agree in that I'm far from outraged by those who could go but have chosen not too and for some, if its family or money then that's totally understandable.

Its the people who have no real reason not too or that fear getting beat that kinda concern me, the posts on here gloating as you put it about not going, wtf is that all about?

I mentioned on another post that I couldn't be anywhere else tomorrow other than hampden supporting Hibernian, however I'm not quite sure all those who aren't going are comfortable with it, especially those who come on here and give it the large one about not going, sounds more like guilt to me.....

GGTTH.

I couldn't live with myself if I decided not to go to a Hibs game cos I thought we were going to get beat.

Has never happened and never will.

I knew our team on the Saturday night before we played them in the cup semi in 2006 and I also knew we would probably get turned over, didn't go through my mind for a nanosecond not to go though.

Some of my favourite Hibs games are ones that I went to not expecting a lot.

If we can get to half time drawing or in front I think we have a fighting chance of winning. Celtic have lost a few dodgy semi finals in recent seasons at Hampden, Ross County, St.Mirren, ICT, Rangers and Ross County again to name a few.

[Lancs Harp]

Not judging anyone but do have an opinion.

And with the greatest respect, you will notice that I do mention at the top of my last post, family and money as 2 good reasons as to why someone couldn't attend.

GGTTH

Wasnt specifically aimed at you fella just a generalization on the theme.

[Fergos]

I couldn't live with myself if I decided not to go to a Hibs game cos I thought we were going to get beat.

Has never happened and never will.

I knew our team on the Saturday night before we played them in the cup semi in 2006 and I also knew we would probably get turned over, didn't go through my mind for a nanosecond not to go though.

Some of my favourite Hibs games are ones that I went to not expecting a lot.

If we can get to half time drawing or in front I think we have a fighting chance of winning. Celtic have lost a few dodgy semi finals in recent seasons at Hampden, Ross County, St.Mirren, ICT, Rangers and Ross County again to name a few.

Im exactly the same Scoopy, Hibernian through thick and thin, green blood, no fear. Daft? Maybe. Proud of being a Hibby? Always.

GGTTH

[Lancs Harp]

Maybe Im just a bit warped I dont know, but in some senses Im more likely to show up for a game where the general thought is that we have no chance. A kind of backs up against the wall, the lads need us sort of thing. As fans Im sure we'll give it our best shot tomorrow despite looking like being severely out numbered. Celebrations will be wild if we pull it off and if we lose then we'll stand together, Hibs forever.

[Keith_M]

If we win this and have Rangers in the final, there is every chance we are limited to c13k tickets, One per ST. I dont think we can argue for more.



Don't worry, we're playing Motherwell in the Final.



Of course, that means we'll then start demanding more than half of the available capacity...

[Fergos]

Wasnt specifically aimed at you fella just a generalization on the theme.

Absolutely. If we were all the same it would be a boring world. Everyone is entitled to an opinion.

Hope your trip is worthwhile!

GGTTH

[Sir David Gray]

I'm really struggling to understand how a game v Motherwell can attract around 5,000 more Hibs fans than a semi final v Celtic. Even allowing for the season ticket numbers we currently have, that still leaves around 3,500 walk ups who attended the Motherwell game who aren't going tomorrow.

Very strange indeed.

[inglisavhibs]

So we are taking 11500k+ to Glasgow for a 1215 tv game against the top team in the country. I dont think thats too bad to be honest despite some of the folk who cant be bothered....folk who would be there tomorrow if it was the final.

If we take 12000 it will be one of the best travelling supports of any non old firm team to hampden for a league cup semi in the last 20 years. Also the expected overall crowd will be the highest non old firm derby crowd at this stage in that period also. A quick look at attendances shows some extremely low crowds with our near neighbour's playing 4 semi's at Easter Road with overall crowds of 12000 (twice)14,000 and 16,000 and i think a 9,000 at Fir Park in another semi. Given the KO time, live on TV and the fact that many fans will be away on October school break holidays i think our 12,000 is quite healthy.

[cwilliamson85]

Is it possible to buy tickets tomorrow or no longer possible?

[S4uzee]

I'm really struggling to understand how a game v Motherwell can attract around 5,000 more Hibs fans than a semi final v Celtic. Even allowing for the season ticket numbers we currently have, that still leaves around 3,500 walk ups who attended the Motherwell game who aren't going tomorrow.

Very strange indeed.
Not to mention this is a team who delivered the Scottish Cup and deserve our support

[Sir David Gray]

Is it possible to buy tickets tomorrow or no longer possible?

Not possible.

The Hibs ticket office closed at 5pm today and won't be open in the morning.

There's no ticket sales from Hampden.

[Off the bar]

Pished. In Glasgow staying with a pal, first game of the season for me tomorrow buzzing for it. Mon the hibs **** the hearts.

[RossScott1991]

Genuinely surprised and abit dissapointed in the amount of fans who are going. I know it's hard as people have other excuses but this team deserves the support. The club is going to hampden in best condition it has been in for years. If you're not going cause you think we will get beat and it's ok tv then shame on you.

Going to be embarrassing seeing the gaps in the stadium from our part tbh.

[Lancs Harp]

Im guessing but our numbers will be similar to Aberdeens against us in the Scottish Cup semi last season??

[blackpoolhibs]

Where are all those season ticket holders who were demanding 2 tickets for cup finals?

[LaMotta]

Im guessing but our numbers will be similar to Aberdeens against us in the Scottish Cup semi last season??

....and more than the number of fans Hearts took to their 2014 league cup semi in Edinburgh at ER.

[houstonhibbee]

I'm really struggling to understand how a game v Motherwell can attract around 5,000 more Hibs fans than a semi final v Celtic. Even allowing for the season ticket numbers we currently have, that still leaves around 3,500 walk ups who attended the Motherwell game who aren't going tomorrow.

Very strange indeed.
coz its on the telly

[RIP]

So after 11 pages we are still waiting for a list of League Cup Semi-Finals that kicked off at lunchtime, were on TV and where we took over 12,000 supporters.

Or even a 3pm kick off?

Could this whole thread have simply been fake news? Maybe 12,000 is the biggest crowd we have ever had at a League Cup semi final? 😎

[houstonhibbee]

Or even a 3pm kick off?

Could this whole thread have simply been fake news? Maybe 12,000 is the biggest crowd we have ever had at a League Cup semi final? 😎
I dont think interest is not there - plenty will watch on tv and if not on tv we would have sold out

[jgl07]

There has been some real crap sprouted in this thread.

Hibs have NEVER taken 20,000 or anything near to that to a League Cup Semi-Final. I may be wrong but the attendance at Hampden could be the highest ever for a SLC SF at Hampden, maybe anywhere? How many did Hibs take to Tynecastle for the two SFs against St Johnstone and the one against Dundee United?

Hibs have played Rangers twice at Hampden in SLC SFs drawing 40,901 during the Alex Miller era and 27,954 under Blobby Williamson. The other Hampden SFLC SF was against Ayr United under Franck Sauzée which had 11,779 in attendance.

Even in the Scottish Cup, with matches held on Saturday or Sunday, it is doubtful if Hibs have taken 20,000 to any SF.

The best attended was 43,180 against Hearts and Hibs probably contributed 37,000 or so to that crowd. The next best was against Aberdeen last season with 31,969. Hibs had more than the Dons there but not that many more.

In the Cup winning season, there were 19,651 there in the SF against Dundee United. The worst attended was the replay against Dunfermline with 8,536. Most were in the region of 22,000 to 27,000.

Hibs have played Cetlic in a SC SF that was held at Ibrox with 40,950 in attendance and huge gaps in the Hibs allocation. Celtic were hopping mad because they could have sold more tickets had they been allocated them. There were only 32,410 there for the replay with gaps in both sides of the stadium.

[houstonhibbee]

There has been some real crap sprouted in this thread.

Hibs have NEVER taken 20,000 or anything near to that to a League Cup Semi-Final. I may be wrong but the attendance at Hampden could be the highest ever for a SLC SF at Hampden, maybe anywhere? How many did Hibs take to Tynecastle for the two SFs against St Johnstone and the one against Dundee United?

Hibs have played Rangers twice at Hampden in SLC SFs drawing 40,901 during the Alex Miller era and 27,954 under Blobby Williamson. The other Hampden SFLC SF was against Ayr United under Franck Sauzée which had 11,779 in attendance.

Even in the Scottish Cup, with matches held on Saturday or Sunday, it is doubtful if Hibs have taken 20,000 to any SF.

The best attended was 43,180 against Hearts and Hibs probably contributed 37,000 or so to that crowd. The next best was against Aberdeen last season with 31,969. Hibs had more than the Dons there but not that many more.

In the Cup winning season, there were 19,651 there in the SF against Dundee United. The worst attended was the replay against Dunfermline with 8,536. Most were in the region of 22,000 to 27,000.

Hibs have played Cetlic in a SC SF that was held at Ibrox with 40,950 in attendance and huge gaps in the Hibs allocation. Celtic were hopping mad because they could have sold more tickets had they been allocated them. There were only 32,410 there for the replay with gaps in both sides of the stadium.

so all said and done 12k is probably about what we could have expected all things considered

[RoxburghHibs]

There has been some real crap sprouted in this thread.

Hibs have NEVER taken 20,000 or anything near to that to a League Cup Semi-Final. I may be wrong but the attendance at Hampden could be the highest ever for a SLC SF at Hampden, maybe anywhere? How many did Hibs take to Tynecastle for the two SFs against St Johnstone and the one against Dundee United?

Hibs have played Rangers twice at Hampden in SLC SFs drawing 40,901 during the Alex Miller era and 27,954 under Blobby Williamson. The other Hampden SFLC SF was against Ayr United under Franck Sauzée which had 11,779 in attendance.

Even in the Scottish Cup, with matches held on Saturday or Sunday, it is doubtful if Hibs have taken 20,000 to any SF.

The best attended was 43,180 against Hearts and Hibs probably contributed 37,000 or so to that crowd. The next best was against Aberdeen last season with 31,969. Hibs had more than the Dons there but not that many more.

In the Cup winning season, there were 19,651 there in the SF against Dundee United. The worst attended was the replay against Dunfermline with 8,536. Most were in the region of 22,000 to 27,000.

Hibs have played Cetlic in a SC SF that was held at Ibrox with 40,950 in attendance and huge gaps in the Hibs allocation. Celtic were hopping mad because they could have sold more tickets had they been allocated them. There were only 32,410 there for the replay with gaps in both sides of the stadium.

I can think of four semi finals (all Scottish Cup) that have seen just over 20k Hibs fans.
2016 v Aberdeen - just under 32k with Aberdeen taking 11500.
2007 v Dunfermline - 25.5k with Pars taking just over 5000.
2005 v Dundee Utd - just over 27k with Utd taking about 5000
2001 v Livingston - 25k with Livingston taking 4.5k

However your point does stand in that 12000 Hibs fans attending a League Cup semi is about average.

[simple]

Looking for a spare ticket if anyone has one - didn't think I could make tomorrow now I can. Cheers

I might have a spare ticket for the north stand, however I won't know for another few hours until my mate sobers up lol.

[bongo'd]

Looking for a spare ticket if anyone has one - didn't think I could make tomorrow now I can. Cheers

I've sent you a PM pal.

[scoopyboy]

I can think of four semi finals (all Scottish Cup) that have seen just over 20k Hibs fans.
2016 v Aberdeen - just under 32k with Aberdeen taking 11500.
2007 v Dunfermline - 25.5k with Pars taking just over 5000.
2005 v Dundee Utd - just over 27k with Utd taking about 5000
2001 v Livingston - 25k with Livingston taking 4.5k

However your point does stand in that 12000 Hibs fans attending a League Cup semi is about average.

I would say well above average for a League Cup semi final in Glasgow. Possibly the highest?

[RIP]

I would say well above average for a League Cup semi final in Glasgow. Possibly the highest?

Well said Scoops.

So instead of celebrating possibly our best ever support for a League Cup semi-final in spite of landing in the school holidays, early kick-off and televised we end up gorging yam-like on a fake news theory about low turnout?

It''s only a problem on message boards not in the stands today!! Gerrintaethem GGTTH! NLGWA!

[Johnny Clash]

Yeh I know at least two regulars who just can’t make through today for family reasons - possibly three.

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wishing we could fill our end and giving our team maximum support possible as it’s gonna take some effort to turn over this Celtc team. We all just need to shout twice as loud!

[The Pointer]

I haven't missed a semi in twenty fiveish years but we have a family thing in Dundee which we'd booked before we qualified. Watching it on telly there.

I'm gutted not to be going.

[Hibbyradge]

Yep, I don't see much outrage, just genuine disappointment at the turnout. The usual smartarsed responses certainly don't help anyone.

The moaning and criticism of people who aren't going isn't helping anyone either.

[Keith_M]

Maybe it's time to move on and just enjoy the game?

I'll be there but won't be giving a thought to those that can't/won't be going.


Let's all just get behind the Hibees, win or lose.



:flag:

[Hibbyradge]

I am stunned when the word embarrassed about a crowd is mentioned. 5k or 20k or a few hibs fans and a dog. It doesn’t matter. When we are battering celtc all I care about is my bairns and me are there

I know exactly how he feels, though.

I was going to go, but I'm so crushingly embarrassed by how few tickets we've sold, I don't want to show my face in public.

[celthedd1]

I know exactly how he feels, though.

I was going to go, but I'm so crushingly embarrassed by how few tickets we've sold, I don't want to show my face in public.

Why don't some people on here simply accept that Hibs will never have a very large fanbase for any fixture except cup finals,most clubs are similar except Celtic and Rangers,if the population is not there....it's not there ! No big deal,accept it,deal with it and get on with it.

[Pete]

11 and a half thousand is better than I thought and maybe some people need to take a step back and think about it in broader terms. All this head counting seems to be a very modern phenomenon.

Gutted I can’t go but I’m sure those who do will make plenty of noise and encourage the team.

Just to add, it’s 11500 more people than hearts or Aberdeen are taking through. 😁