Official Site: BETFRED CUP SEMI FINAL TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE ON FRIDAY

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[Souter96Mac]

For those who have already bought tickets,is it like buying them for home games where you can pick your seats on a stadium map? Or is it pot luck which row you're in after deciding which stand you're in?

[Hermit Crab]

For those who have already bought tickets,is it like buying them for home games where you can pick your seats on a stadium map? Or is it pot luck which row you're in after deciding which stand you're in?


Yes providing your device is compatible with the software.

[Souter96Mac]

Yes providing your device is compatible with the software.

Cheers!

[LancashireHibby]

Two North Stand tickets sorted. Big improvement having the seating plan although a bit annoying seeing seats shown as free when other people have them selected but all sorted very easily.

[Nailsea Hibby]

More... (http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/7994)

Got through on phone just before 10 tickets x 2 block c2 :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[stantonhibby]

Has anyone receieved their tickets in the post yet ? Think they said they would start posting them on the 11th.

[Souter96Mac]

4 seats in C1 sorted

[Off the bar]

2 seats in the south sorted! Looking forward to the big game now!

[Bob Box Fish]

How many have we sold so far about 5-6000?

[Billy Whizz]

How many have we sold so far about 5-6000?

A lot more than that, as of Tuesday

[HH81]

Just bought a ticket online and put bank details in wrong so it didn't go through, I checked and put them in correctly.

Went to process order and it has been stuck on this screen - Please do not navigate away from this page while we process your transaction.

Been a few minutes so guessing it has crashed? Online banking showing payment pending. What should I do any ideas?

[Hermit Crab]

Just bought a ticket online and put bank details in wrong so it didn't go through, I checked and put them in correctly.

Went to process order and it has been stuck on this screen - Please do not navigate away from this page while we process your transaction.

Been a few minutes so guessing it has crashed? Online banking showing payment pending. What should I do any ideas?


Transaction pending is good.

[Keith_M]

That's a massive improvement online now that you can actually pick the individual seats.


Now that it's ten per purchase, we should see a lot more sales.

[HH81]

Transaction pending is good.

I just refreshed the page as it showed online as only one transaction. Luckily it brought me to the confirmed page. £6.50 for out of towners is a con though.

[Hermit Crab]

I just refreshed the page as it showed online as only one transaction. Luckily it brought me to the confirmed page. £6.50 for out of towners is a con though.


Thats good, yeah the postage is disgrace but its the same price for everyone who selected to have their tickets posted, out of towner or not. I'll just collect tomorrow before the game.

[HH81]

Thats good, yeah the postage is disgrace but its the same price for everyone who selected to have their tickets posted, out of towner or not. I'll just collect tomorrow before the game.

True but in Edinburgh it will be easier to wonder down and pick it up for free :greengrin

[hibs#1]

2 in the north stand.no hassles once I managed to actually get to the right link on the website 😥

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Am I right in thinking that semi tickets bought at start of week can be uplifted tomorrow?

They said there would be a further update this week but I can't see one.

Also, I understand there will be no ticket sales from office for semi tomorrow, this being so that they could deal with Aberdeen sales - however there are now no tickets for Aberdeen game on sale after 13.00 so don't see why they can't sell tickets tomorrow now.

[green day]

Am I right in thinking that semi tickets bought at start of week can be uplifted tomorrow?

They said there would be a further update this week but I can't see one.
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Are you a ST holder?

If so pop down now, I got mine at lunchtime.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Are you a ST holder?

If so pop down now, I got mine at lunchtime.

Latest update confirms they can be picked up tomorrow saving an additional journey.

[LancashireHibby]

I just refreshed the page as it showed online as only one transaction. Luckily it brought me to the confirmed page. £6.50 for out of towners is a con though.
I assume the SFA have instructed that there are no duplicate tickets so Hibs are covering their backs by only posting by Special Delivery.

In fairness I've never had tickets lost in first class post but it does happen. Ironically the biggest problem I've with post from Hibs in the past was paying for next day delivery and it took 6 days to turn up (Aberdeen semi a few years ago) so I chose to collect my tickets for the final from ER. Was a slightly pricey day off work!

[HH81]

I assume the SFA have instructed that there are no duplicate tickets so Hibs are covering their backs by only posting by Special Delivery.

In fairness I've never had tickets lost in first class post but it does happen. Ironically the biggest problem I've with post from Hibs in the past was paying for next day delivery and it took 6 days to turn up (Aberdeen semi a few years ago) so I chose to collect my tickets for the final from ER. Was a slightly pricey day off work!

I don't think I have paid it before from memory and that includes semi and finals in the past.

Got your message about your train times doesn't link in with mine mate as can't get back to Halifax given how late train gets back to Preston.

Might see you up there.

[LancashireHibby]

I don't think I have paid it before from memory and that includes semi and finals in the past.

Got your message about your train times doesn't link in with mine mate as can't get back to Halifax given how late train gets back to Preston.

Might see you up there.
This is the first time they've not given the chance to risk first class post, but there's potential that there have been an increased number of suspect duplicate requests.

[Lancs Harp]

Every ticket Ive had delivered in the past Ive done by first class post and never had an issue.

[gegs70]

Seems like ticket sales are slow....is it the cost, the time of kick off or because its Celtic?

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Seems like ticket sales are slow....is it the cost, the time of kick off or because its Celtic?

Mainly the latter I'd say, don't think they've be so slow if it was a more 'winnable' tie regardless of any other factors.

[HH81]

Ordered yesterday at 1pm delivered just now.

That is good going Edinburgh to West Yorkshire almost as quick me driving it 😁

[iwasthere1972]

May have already been answered. I'm assuming that I'll be able to pick up my tickets for next Saturday at Easter Road pre match today.

[Albanian Hibs]

May have already been answered. I'm assuming that I'll be able to pick up my tickets for next Saturday at Easter Road pre match today.

I hope so cause thats what I plan on doing

[green day]

May have already been answered. I'm assuming that I'll be able to pick up my tickets for next Saturday at Easter Road pre match today.
Yes, they have a dedicated window on the street side.

Well, they did yesterday when I got mine.

[Carheenlea]

Has anyone receieved their tickets in the post yet ? Think they said they would start posting them on the 11th.

I booked ours on Monday and opted for special delivery, but no sign of them yet. For £6.50 I'm expecting them hand delivered on top of a velvet cushion by Rod Petrie.

[iwasthere1972]

Yes, they have a dedicated window on the street side.

Well, they did yesterday when I got mine.

Cheers.

[Albanian Hibs]

Yes, they have a dedicated window on the street side.

Well, they did yesterday when I got mine.

They have 1 window opened street side for semi final ticket collection this afternoon. Was in a queue of around 6 and it took ages due to people wanting to buy tickets or tickets were missing. Its only going to get busier nearer kick off.

[HH81]

I booked ours on Monday and opted for special delivery, but no sign of them yet. For £6.50 I'm expecting them hand delivered on top of a velvet cushion by Rod Petrie.

See my post further up I got mine within 21 hours. You might want them to check it.

[iwasthere1972]

They have 1 window opened street side for semi final ticket collection this afternoon. Was in a queue of around 6 and it took ages due to people wanting to buy tickets or tickets were missing. Its only going to get busier nearer kick off.

I'm in it now. Possibly about 100 in the queue but should move quickly if it's just collection.

[Onceinawhile]

I'm in it now. Possibly about 100 in the queue but should move quickly if it's just collection.

Very much not moving quickly.

[iwasthere1972]

Queue now backing in to Sauna Parlour. :greengrin

[DTS]

Absolute joke that they have only one window to pick up tickets, out of town fans only chance to pick them up today. Been here since 2:20 wouldn’t be surprised if I miss kick off

[Carheenlea]

See my post further up I got mine within 21 hours. You might want them to check it.

Didn't see that, but thanks though - will give them a call on Monday.

[Billy Whizz]

How are ticket sales looking for this. Don’t want the Hibs players running out to a half empty end

[B.H.F.C]

How are ticket sales looking for this. Don’t want the Hibs players running out to a half empty end

I think they will be. Seems to be a real lack of interest in this one for some reason. Not the usual number of buses going that there normally would be etc.

[cleanyman]

I think Hibs will do well to take 15,000

[NAE NOOKIE]

I think they will be. Seems to be a real lack of interest in this one for some reason. Not the usual number of buses going that there normally would be etc.

Yeh, seems a bit strange, but we have been to Hampden loads recently and I think folk who are attracted by the novelty factor are fewer on the ground .... there's a load of other factors as well:

A game against Celtic isn't as family friendly an affair as say Ross County or Dundee Utd.
The ticket prices are higher than they have been for many of our recent semi final visits to Hampden.
The game is at the usual stupid o'clock kick off time.
Our chances of winning are less than they have been for any game at Hampden since the 2013 cup final.
Its live on the telly.

This is one game where funnily enough I'm not that bothered if Hibs take a big support or not, if we get up to 14,000 or so that will be good enough ..... of all the games I have seen Hibs in at Hampden just about the best backing we ever had was provided in a league cup semi final against the original Huns by 7,000 die hards who outsung 26,000 knuckle draggers for 120 minutes :aok:

[seanshow]

A week to go for those swithering about getting tickets, put it this way you could be a yam and only visit Hampden for Scotland games. :greengrin

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[Billy Whizz]

A week to go for those swithering about getting tickets, put it this way you could be a yam and only visit Hampden for Scotland games. :greengrin

19510

What do the colours mean.

[HH81]

What do the colours mean.

Red mean sold out closest to half way line and others not on sale yet.

Orange means not many left in that section

Green means a lot left in that section.

[Sir David Gray]

I take it Celtic have sold their allocation?

[Nakedmanoncrack]

I think Hibs will do well to take 15,000

No chance of getting close to 15k, closer to 10K I'd say based on sales so far, and lack of interest from friends who usually turn out for Hampden games.

[Sir David Gray]

No chance of getting close to 15k, closer to 10K I'd say based on sales so far, and lack of interest from friends who usually turn out for Hampden games.

That would be extremely disappointing.

[Billy Whizz]

No chance of getting close to 15k, closer to 10K I'd say based on sales so far, and lack of interest from friends who usually turn out for Hampden games.

Heard we’d aold over 6,500 on the 1st day, would be disappointed if we’ve not reached 5 figures by now

[HH81]

Googled Celtic tickets...

stadium for a 12:15pm kick-off v Hibs on Saturday, October 21. Act now to guarantee your seat today.
Tickets are priced as follows:-
South Stand - £30
East Stand RV - £22 adults and £7 Under-16/65+

How can they be selling them cheaper than Hibs?

[Wheat Hound]

Be a bigger rush if we reach the final. Simply can't understand fans who choose not to go to a semi final (note the word choose i.e. those who are not restricted by work, finances etc).

[MWHIBBIES]

That would be extremely disappointing.Would be largely typical of our support though. Same 8-10k who still bothered when times were rough. Same 8-10k who bothered for the quarter final.

Their own loss really, the victories are always sweeter when you've suffered the defeats.

I'm not having a go at oversees fans or ones who are/will be absent for genuine reasons btw, just the ones who wont be going because we aren't favourites and they can't be arsed.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Googled Celtic tickets...

stadium for a 12:15pm kick-off v Hibs on Saturday, October 21. Act now to guarantee your seat today.
Tickets are priced as follows:-
South Stand - £30
East Stand RV - £22 adults and £7 Under-16/65+

How can they be selling them cheaper than Hibs?

RV is restricted view.

[Sir David Gray]

Would be largely typical of our support though. Same 8-10k who still bothered when times were rough. Same 8-10k who bothered for the quarter final.

Their own loss really, the victories are always sweeter when you've suffered the defeats.

I'm not having a go at oversees fans or ones who are/will be absent for genuine reasons btw, just the ones who wont be going because we aren't favourites and they can't be arsed.

Yeah I can't understand that way of thinking at all.

If you can afford to attend and you've not got any other commitments next Saturday, why would you not want to go to a cup semi final?

I do think we'll have more than 10,000 there though.

[HH81]

RV is restricted view.

Where is restricted view in the east can't remember sitting there before?

Is there non in the west?

[Billy Whizz]

RV is restricted view.

Probably front rows

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Where is restricted view in the east can't remember sitting there before?

Is there non in the west?

Assume it's front few rows which are restricted if the large electronic advertising boards are in use, they don't usually sell them, were left empty at last cup final and Scotland v England.

[gegs70]

Mainly the latter I'd say, don't think they've be so slow if it was a more 'winnable' tie regardless of any other factors.

I thought we had a decent chance as they are playing bayern midweek...but maybe that is me being optimistic?

[Keith_M]

Celtc just struggled to beat Dundee and we were very close to beating them at Darkheid. Of course we have a chance of winning,


Hopefully sales pick up this week

[seanshow]

I did a basic dot count on our Hampden ticket sales as follows,

C5 - 602
C4 - 836
C3 - 941
C2 - 750
C1 - 100
B8 - 918
B7 - 730
B6 - 870
B5 - 1000
B4 - 830
B3 - 500
B2 - 0
B1 - 0
A7 - 0
A6 - 0
A5 - 0
A4 - 0
A3 - 0
A2 - 0
A1 - 0
P6 - 0
P5 - 0
P4 - 0
P3 - 185
P2 - 600
P1 - 750
02 - 408
--------
10,020



I hope Callum doesnt mind. :wink:

[Billy Whizz]

I did a basic dot count on our Hampden ticket sales as follows,

C5 - 602
C4 - 836
C3 - 941
C2 - 750
C1 - 100
B8 - 918
B7 - 730
B6 - 870
B5 - 1000
B4 - 830
B3 - 500
B2 - 0
B1 - 0
A7 - 0
A6 - 0
A5 - 0
A4 - 0
A3 - 0
A2 - 0
A1 - 0
P6 - 0
P5 - 0
P4 - 0
P3 - 185
P2 - 600
P1 - 750
02 - 408
--------
10,020



I hope Callum doesnt mind. :wink:

Thanks Sean. Must say I’m disappointed with the sales so far. School holiday week, and lack of kids pricing hasn’t helped, but I’m surprised sales are so low. Other than that, I’m not sure why so many aren’t going

[3pm]

Thanks Sean. Must say I’m disappointed with the sales so far. School holiday week, and lack of kids pricing hasn’t helped, but I’m surprised sales are so low. Other than that, I’m not sure why so many aren’t going

Averaging - well - less than one ticket sold per season ticket holder.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Thanks Sean. Must say I’m disappointed with the sales so far. School holiday week, and lack of kids pricing hasn’t helped, but I’m surprised sales are so low. Other than that, I’m not sure why so many aren’t going

I think the fact it's Celtic and is on TV is a big factor. I could be wrong, but my hunch is quite a few folk are thinking they may as well save the time and money of watching a defeat. We all know it's a long shot, but strange things happen in sport: look at Palace beating the English champions on Saturday.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

I did a basic dot count on our Hampden ticket sales as follows,

C5 - 602
C4 - 836
C3 - 941
C2 - 750
C1 - 100
B8 - 918
B7 - 730
B6 - 870
B5 - 1000
B4 - 830
B3 - 500
B2 - 0
B1 - 0
A7 - 0
A6 - 0
A5 - 0
A4 - 0
A3 - 0
A2 - 0
A1 - 0
P6 - 0
P5 - 0
P4 - 0
P3 - 185
P2 - 600
P1 - 750
02 - 408
--------
10,020



I hope Callum doesnt mind. :wink:

Piss poor.

[Sir David Gray]

I think the fact it's Celtic and is on TV is a big factor. I could be wrong, but my hunch is quite a few folk are thinking they may as well save the time and money of watching a defeat. We all know it's a long shot, but strange things happen in sport: look at Palace beating the English champions on Saturday.

I would challenge those people's definition of supporter.

Their unbeaten run has to end sometime and it's a chance to get to a cup final. Why would you not want to be there and witness that?

They'll be massive favourites to win, just like they are in every domestic game just now but there's only four teams who can win the League Cup this season and we're one of them.

[Billy Whizz]

I think the fact it's Celtic and is on TV is a big factor. I could be wrong, but my hunch is quite a few folk are thinking they may as well save the time and money of watching a defeat. We all know it's a long shot, but strange things happen in sport: look at Palace beating the English champions on Saturday.

TV yes, but we took a big support to the Dons semi last April, was on a Saturday at the same time, and on TV
We’ve got a good chance on Saturday, I’m fully expecting us to go and win

[Hibernia&Alba]

The ridiculous kids prices will also put off families.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

The ridiculous kids prices will also put off families.

Only if they are looking for excuses - £10 a ticket is excellent value.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Only if they are looking for excuses - £10 a ticket is excellent value.

But full price in many areas.

[kaimendhibs]

Personally wouldnt miss it. Chance to end their run and get to another final. Wish ticket sales were so slow for away games at celtic, sevco and hearts[emoji6]

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[Hibernia&Alba]

Personally wouldnt miss it. Chance to end their run and get to another final. Wish ticket sales were so slow for away games at celtic, sevco and hearts[emoji6]

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:agree:

Loyalty points! :worms:

[SirDavidsNapper]

We beat Rangers in the semi at Hampden with one man and his dog in the stands. 10k would be decent for a league cup semi through the west

[B.H.F.C]

Really hope sales pick up to a decent number. Would be weird to sell less tickets for a semi final than we do on a regular basis at ER.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

But full price in many areas.

But plenty left in the cheap areas.

[Hibernia&Alba]

But plenty left in the cheap areas.

Yep, fair point.

[davhibby]

We beat Rangers in the semi at Hampden with one man and his dog in the stands. 10k would be decent for a league cup semi through the west

No it wouldn't. We've been getting at least 5k more than that for home games for the last year, why people who are going to easter road regularly for games are passing up the chance to see us get to a final is beyond me

[RamYer1902]

The ticket sales so far are nothing short of embarrassing.


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[cleanyman]

We've had a great turnout at Hampden in recent years. It looks like this is just one of those games where its just not selling for differing reasons. Shame really.

[Stuart93]

Very poor. Might've been better if we had a better result on Saturday

[CorrieHibs]

We should of never of asked for half. Were never going to sell 20k.

[Billy Whizz]

We should of never of asked for half. Were never going to sell 20k.

Rangers got 38,000 for the semi v Motherwell. Can you imagine how the melt down on here, if we’d given Celtic similar

[SideBurns]

Rangers got 38,000 for the semi v Motherwell. Can you imagine how the melt down on here, if we’d given Celtic similar

I was reasonably optimistic we'd sell close to 20,000. For me the novelty value of playing Celtic in a semi-final is an added attraction, and if we win it'll be a famous victory given the circumstances of their long unbeaten run.
I'm no-one's idea of an uberfan (I rarely attend away games) but I can't imagine not cheering the boys on in a semi-final. I do think the school hols aren't helping however, as plenty folk will have booked trips away before we got through.

[green day]

The ticket sales so far are nothing short of embarrassing.


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Who's embarrassed?

I'm going but if others don't want to go it's their call.

I know some people still away for October kids break.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Who's embarrassed?

I'm going but if others don't want to go it's their call.

I know some people still away for October kids break.

It would be embarrassing to have a half empty Hibs end, mate. Yes there are a number of factors holding down sales, but it would be a sad sight in a huge game.

[Borderhibbie76]

If it's true we have only sold 10k that's a poor show but it's expensive times at the moment with a derby next week too and it's very costly for people with kids. Not everyone can afford 2/3 matches per week...harsh realities of life nowadays. After such a good crowd on Sat it's disappointing tho

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[flash]

Hopefully if the sales are poor its because the "Where can i get a drink in Glasgow at 7AM" brigade are giving it a miss. The sight of punters falling about at midday in front of young kids is always a sure fire winner.

[DH1875]

The ridiculous kids prices will also put off families.

It's ridiculous if anyone is using this as an excuse. National semi final and thousands of the cheaper tickets still available.

[Hibernia&Alba]

It's ridiculous if anyone is using this as an excuse. National semi final and thousands of the cheaper tickets still available.

True. Hopefully a lot of folk are just leaving it late, knowing there are plenty available.

[Geo_1875]

Hopefully if the sales are poor its because the "Where can i get a drink in Glasgow at 7AM" brigade are giving it a miss. The sight of punters falling about at midday in front of young kids is always a sure fire winner.

I thought the kids were staying at home because of the prices?

[eastcoasthibby]

The ridiculous kids prices will also put off families.

This is a really distinct issue ...especially in times where we are supposed to as football nation be encouraging kids and families... well done SFA or SFL own goal again, but not the only issue looking at the numbers ..

[marinello59]

This is a really distinct issue ...especially in times where we are supposed to as football nation be encouraging kids and families... well done SFA or SFL own goal again, but not the only issue looking at the numbers ..

A kids ticket for a national semi-final is only £10.

[Ringothedog]

A kids ticket for a national semi-final is only £10.

Please don't quote facts, some people don't want to read them.

[CorrieHibs]

Rangers got 38,000 for the semi v Motherwell. Can you imagine how the melt down on here, if we’d given Celtic similar

They'd only have themselves to blame. Sevco should get that cos of demand for them same as Celtic.

We're lucky that the SFA have agreed half. Considering we have 13k season tickets compared to Celtic's 50k.

Should support the club throughout the season not just semi's and final's. I know that's not always possible.

The fans choosing to stay away better hope that SFA don't give us fewer tickets for the final (if we win). If Rangers win also, they'll have a real case to demand the higher amount.

[murray26]

The facts are the fans are out there which has been proven time and time again but are choosing not to attend this game.. now ask yourselves why..? No point bickering between ourselves.. massive OG by whoever priced this game up.. lesson not learned from last year when less 16000 attended the sheep v Morton game.. bearing in mind that Morton hadn’t played in a major semi for a long time.

[.Sean.]

Hopefully if the sales are poor its because the "Where can i get a drink in Glasgow at 7AM" brigade are giving it a miss. The sight of punters falling about at midday in front of young kids is always a sure fire winner.
That's the arsiest post I've seen in a long time on here. I've no idea why some people feel the need to over-exaggerate how much some supporters have to drink before a game at Hampden. Embarrassingly pretentious post.

Some people like a pint or 5, some people don't. Get over yourself.

[B.H.F.C]

They'd only have themselves to blame. Sevco should get that cos of demand for them same as Celtic.

We're lucky that the SFA have agreed half. Considering we have 13k season tickets compared to Celtic's 50k.

Should support the club throughout the season not just semi's and final's. I know that's not always possible.

The fans choosing to stay away better hope that SFA don't give us fewer tickets for the final (if we win). If Rangers win also, they'll have a real case to demand the higher amount.

We've never regularly taken 20k to semi finals but it's still always been an even split for finals. The year we won the Scottish I'm sure the total attendance at the semi final was 19k or something like that.

[Golden Bear]

A kids ticket for a national semi-final is only £10.

That is true, however its also true that there are many fans out there who are not keen on watching the game from behind the goal.

[green&left]

Hopefully if the sales are poor its because the "Where can i get a drink in Glasgow at 7AM" brigade are giving it a miss. The sight of punters falling about at midday in front of young kids is always a sure fire winner.

Likewise. That way i'll have the boozer at 7am to myself :party:


That is true, however its also true that there are many fans out there who are not keen on watching the game from behind the goal.

Those f@nnys need to have words with themselves then.



PS Celtic have yet to sell out aswell. They're still selling the south stand to season ticket holders.

[Frazerbob]

That's the arsiest post I've seen in a long time on here. I've no idea why some people feel the need to over-exaggerate how much some supporters have to drink before a game at Hampden. Embarrassingly pretentious post.

Some people like a pint or 5, some people don't. Get over yourself.

Some people like to get absolutely blootered to the point of not being able to conduct themselves in a reasonable manor. Fighting with fellow fans, pissing in the street, throwing up in front of bairns..........We’ve all seen it at these games. Having a good bevvy is one thing, I do that myself. Drinking so much before lunch time that you lose control is another. To say it’s not an issue when we visit Hampden is just telling lies.

[RoxburghHibs]

We've never regularly taken 20k to semi finals but it's still always been an even split for finals. The year we won the Scottish I'm sure the total attendance at the semi final was 19k or something like that.
Hibs took 14000 and Utd about 5500 from memory

[Frazerbob]

That is true, however its also true that there are many fans out there who are not keen on watching the game from behind the goal.

Funnily enough, the aversion to sitting behind the goal seems to ease a bit when it comes to finals. Of all the excuses for not going, this is without doubt the most pathetic.

[flash]

That's the arsiest post I've seen in a long time on here. I've no idea why some people feel the need to over-exaggerate how much some supporters have to drink before a game at Hampden. Embarrassingly pretentious post.

Some people like a pint or 5, some people don't. Get over yourself.

I will tell myself that when drunken erses are rolling about the family section fighting if we go a couple of goals down. If you don't know what pretentious means probably best not to use it either.

[Keith_M]

A kids ticket for a national semi-final is only £10.


Please don't quote facts, some people don't want to read them.


:faf:




:greengrin

[JeMeSouviens]

Funnily enough, the aversion to sitting behind the goal seems to ease a bit when it comes to finals. Of all the excuses for not going, this is without doubt the most pathetic.

Not really. In any decision there are always going to be pros and cons. The *****ness of Hampden is always a con.

This game has several things weighing against it - early ko, it's "only" the league cup, Celtc are overwhelming favourites, it's at Hampden and it's not cheap.

[Frazerbob]

Not really. In any decision there are always going to be pros and cons. The *****ness of Hampden is always a con.

This game has several things weighing against it - early ko, it's "only" the league cup, Celtc are overwhelming favourites, it's at Hampden and it's not cheap.

I agree there are a few cons but to not go to a semi because the seat is behind the goal is a nonsense. The reason most aren't going is because they expect us to get gubbed.

[Firestarter]

I will tell myself that when drunken erses are rolling about the family section fighting if we go a couple of goals down. If you don't know what pretentious means probably best not to use it either.

That very rarely happens. Sounds an excuse to justnhave a go at people.

[Brightside]

That very rarely happens. Sounds an excuse to justnhave a go at people.

Its happened at every Semi and Final I've been at in the last 10 years.

[grammyb111]

I agree there are a few cons but to not go to a semi because the seat is behind the goal is a nonsense. The reason most aren't going is because they expect us to get gubbed.

This is it in a nutshell for me, we're now so used to getting to semi-finals that getting there isn't really seen as a big achievement. If we do somehow win we've still 'won nothing' so those who want to go to the final can still go.

[flash]

That very rarely happens. Sounds an excuse to justnhave a go at people.

Right you are.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Some people like to get absolutely blootered to the point of not being able to conduct themselves in a reasonable manor. Fighting with fellow fans, pissing in the street, throwing up in front of bairns..........We’ve all seen it at these games. Having a good bevvy is one thing, I do that myself. Drinking so much before lunch time that you lose control is another. To say it’s not an issue when we visit Hampden is just telling lies.

FFS calm doon. Nobody is denying that you do get folk in a state at these games, but as usual when this discussion crops up before every game at Hampden the way some folk go on you would think there's thousands of Hibs fans looking for a punch up with their fellow supporters and every 2nd fan you pass is puking by the side of the road as they fumble for their tadger to have a slash in the gutter.

I'm willing to bet I've been to as many, if not more, Hibs games at Hampden than most folk on this forum, the vast majority of them in the stand housing the 'family' sections and the picture being painted is in my personal experience highly exaggerated. My group spend a couple of hours in the boozer before kick off if we can, so our trip to the stadium from the pub is usually in the company of all the other fans who have poured out of the boozers ....... I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of people I have seen openly pissing in the street* in 40 odd years, and I doubt I have seen many more puking in that time. I have seen the odd punch up inside the stadium and I'm sure that its not pleasant for anybody caught up in them, but once again its not nearly as bad as some folk are making out.

* By that I mean walking to or from the stadium and just stopping by the roadside and brazenly having a slash ...... The trouble with Hampden is that the vast majority of folk going there don't know the area, I doubt there's more than a handful of folk who could tell you where to find a public toilet near the stadium, I cant say I've ever seen one. So from that POV its inevitable that folk waiting to get on the supporters buses for the trip back to Edinburgh, or in our case the Borders, are going to have to find somewhere to relieve themselves before a trip that with traffic can last over two hours ... That IMO cannot be included in any diatribe condemning folk for 'pissing in the street' ... though I would expect folk to find somewhere out of sight to do it, as I do.

On that note, Hibs usually take a good sized female following to these games and its ridiculous that there are no public toilets, even temporary ones, to be found near the stadium when the football and local authorities know there are going to be thousands of people in the area. Two of the girls on our bus at a recent game were only saved from having to find a bush due to the generosity of the manager of a car wash situated between Hampden and the bus park.

Is there an issue? .... yes. Is that issue anything like as bad as some of the hothouse flowers on here are making out? ..... no. Is the situation so bad that its stopping folk taking their kids to Hampden? .... perhaps, but only those folk who think their kids aren't going to learn swear words in the school playground, or who think telling their teenagers not to have sex is a practical form of contraception.

[Firestarter]

Its happened at every Semi and Final I've been at in the last 10 years.

Really? I've not in the family stand much but considering I don't see it happening much anywhere else in the ground I find It hard to believe there where all the trouble is. Only time I've ever seen any kind of incident was the final v Celtic.

[Firestarter]

Right you are.

?

[Frazerbob]

FFS calm doon. Nobody is denying that you do get folk in a state at these games, but as usual when this discussion crops up before every game at Hampden the way some folk go on you would think there's thousands of Hibs fans looking for a punch up with their fellow supporters and every 2nd fan you pass is puking by the side of the road as they fumble for their tadger to have a slash in the gutter.

I'm willing to bet I've been to as many, if not more, Hibs games at Hampden than most folk on this forum, the vast majority of them in the stand housing the 'family' sections and the picture being painted is in my personal experience highly exaggerated. My group spend a couple of hours in the boozer before kick off if we can, so our trip to the stadium from the pub is usually in the company of all the other fans who have poured out of the boozers ....... I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of people I have seen openly pissing in the street* in 40 odd years, and I doubt I have seen many more puking in that time. I have seen the odd punch up inside the stadium and I'm sure that its not pleasant for anybody caught up in them, but once again its not nearly as bad as some folk are making out.

* By that I mean walking to or from the stadium and just stopping by the roadside and brazenly having a slash ...... The trouble with Hampden is that the vast majority of folk going there don't know the area, I doubt there's more than a handful of folk who could tell you where to find a public toilet near the stadium, I cant say I've ever seen one. So from that POV its inevitable that folk waiting to get on the supporters buses for the trip back to Edinburgh, or in our case the Borders, are going to have to find somewhere to relieve themselves before a trip that with traffic can last over two hours ... That IMO cannot be included in any diatribe condemning folk for 'pissing in the street' ... though I would expect folk to find somewhere out of sight to do it, as I do.

On that note, Hibs usually take a good sized female following to these games and its ridiculous that there are no public toilets, even temporary ones, to be found near the stadium when the football and local authorities know there are going to be thousands of people in the area. Two of the girls on our bus at a recent game were only saved from having to find a bush due to the generosity of the manager of a car wash situated between Hampden and the bus park.

Is there an issue? .... yes. Is that issue anything like as bad as some of the hothouse flowers on here are making out? ..... no. Is the situation so bad that its stopping folk taking their kids to Hampden? .... perhaps, but only those folk who think their kids aren't going to learn swear words in the school playground, or who think telling their teenagers not to have sex is a practical form of contraception.

Haha, ‘hothouse flowers’. Had a wee giggle at that..........and you think I’m taking it too seriously.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Haha, ‘hothouse flowers’. Had a wee giggle at that..........and you think I’m taking it too seriously.

Hey, if the cap fits :na na:

[Ringothedog]

Its happened at every Semi and Final I've been at in the last 10 years.

Maybe it’s you that is the common denominator then😉

[blackpoolhibs]

That is true, however its also true that there are many fans out there who are not keen on watching the game from behind the goal.

The view from behind the goals are decent, and at a tenner a pop for kids a bargain. I dont think anyone who wants to go, but won't because they are behind the goal are really wanting to go.

This seems to be a new phenomenon, i remember thinking how lucky i was to get tickets for behind the goal for Scotland V England games, and when we were playing any country that was not all ticket, we'd always go behind the goal.

[Frazerbob]

Celtic end sold out

[CallumLaidlaw]

The view from behind the goals are decent, and at a tenner a pop for kids a bargain. I dont think anyone who wants to go, but won't because they are behind the goal are really wanting to go.

This seems to be a new phenomenon, i remember thinking how lucky i was to get tickets for behind the goal for Scotland V England games, and when we were playing any country that was not all ticket, we'd always go behind the goal.

Yep the views at Hampden aren't as bad as made out.

When the ticket pricing came out, I went "I'm not paying £30 for my son, behind the goals it is" there was no thought of not going as there was an alternative.
I was at Hampden for the Slovakia game recently. Was in the back row directly behind the goal and I actually thought the view was pretty good.


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[KWJ]

I'm not a fan at all of behind the goal. It's okay when you're further back but definitely not good as you're so far from the pitch.

If you're lower down it's very difficult to tell what's going on at the other end.

I've got my tickets for P2 which I don't think I've been to before. That may be down to completely removing the 4-0 from my memory.

[SChibs]

When we played st Johnstone how many more would have attended if there were enough tickets? Maybe 2k. There were 13,000 hibs fans that day so only 2k more than we are likely to sell for this.

That game was in our own city vs a very beatable team, cheaper tickets and I think it was a 3pm ko.

It's a bit lower than we expected but it's not a total disaster

[HibbyDave]

Hopefully hibs offer a guarantee of a final ticket to thise who go on Saturday.

[Ronniekirk]

Am on holiday so thats four less attending Have barely missed a Semi or Final in the last 46 years , so am no Glory Hunter .But eill watch it on T V and kick ever ball ,as am still a proud Hibbie
And on the point of urinating in the street or other public places ,we are an ageing support ,and you cant find public toilets these days as they are all closed .The ques for the toilet st Asda are about a mile long ( exaggeration ) for effect , but it illustrates my point

[Ronniekirk]

Hopefully hibs offer a guarantee of a final ticket to thise who go on Saturday.

They wont ,and nor should they imo

[lucky]

Hopefully hibs offer a guarantee of a final ticket to thise who go on Saturday.

I’m on holiday so will be missing the game but as a ST holder I should always get priority over a fan that only turns up now and then. I know not everyone can afford or has the time to be a ST holder but one of the few perks that you get with being one is that you are guaranteed a ticket for finals.

[EH54]

I’m on holiday so will be missing the game but as a ST holder I should always get priority over a fan that only turns up now and then. I know not everyone can afford or has the time to be a ST holder but one of the few perks that you get with being one is that you are guaranteed a ticket for finals.

There would be plenty to go about offering ST holders and Semi Final ticket stubs a ticket for the final if we made it. Why not do both ?

10k is shocking hopefully a few thousand is sold between now and Saturday

[SChibs]

Am on holiday so thats four less attending Have barely missed a Semi or Final in the last 46 years , so am no Glory Hunter .But eill watch it on T V and kick ever ball ,as am still a proud Hibbie
And on the point of urinating in the street or other public places ,we are an ageing support ,and you cant find public toilets these days as they are all closed .The ques for the toilet st Asda are about a mile long ( exaggeration ) for effect , but it illustrates my point

My 4 of my group on holiday so missing out, fixtures possibly could have been thought out better in hindsight to avoid a clash with the October holidays