Aberdeen dot count

[GreenCastle]

Let's sell this one out!

A chance to go top of the league :greengrin

I'm glad the game is on a Saturday at 3pm - our last Saturday 3pm game was 8th July v Blackburn!

Most home stands looking pretty full - few remaining in East at the ends - same with West Stand. Famous Five mostly singles.

Expecting a good game and atmosphere - with the usual debate about how many fans Aberdeen will bring. :rolleyes:

So over to the official dot counters to provide an update - thanks :greengrin

[NAE NOOKIE]

Having to miss this one because I'm at a wedding all day which I didn't realise until last night …. fing raging !!! :grr:

Going to give my ST away to a mate though so at least my seat will be occupied :greengrin

[Frazerbob]

Aberdeen tickets are now available for their lowest loyalty points band but are expected to sell out before general sale.

[CB_NO3]

The Blackburn game was a Sunday btw ;)

[murray26]

Are we getting any of the south stand..?

[Hermit Crab]

Aberdeen sales have went to their lowest loyalty point wave so far, not sure if they've been given the whole South end or not.

[Hermit Crab]

Are we getting any of the south stand..?


Won't open it until we sell out the home stands

[JeMeSouviens]

Mon 20 Aug 12:00:25 BST 2018
West
5788 not for sale
209 available

FF
3677 not for sale
79 available

East
6114 not for sale
207 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
19543 not for sale
495 available

[adhibs]

Really good already. Getting half the south looks a certainty.

[Hermit Crab]

Why bump the child ticket prices up by £2 on match day? We should be encouraging the younger generation, not putting them off by charging them more to walk up and pay in.



Hibernian take on Aberdeen at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday 25 August (3pm kick-off) in what is set to be an entertaining Ladbrokes Premiership encounter.
Tickets for the match against Derek McInnes’ men have been selling well and there is limited availability in the Famous Five, West and East Stands, with Easter Road set to be packed once again.
Supporters can purchase tickets in-person from the Hibernian Ticket Office during opening hours, call 0844 844 1875 and selecting option 1, or by purchasing online (https://www.eticketing.co.uk/hibernianfc/EDP/Event/Index/2427) – allowing you to print the tickets out at home and skip the matchday queues at the Ticket Office.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: £23
Concessions: £14
Child: £12 (before matchday), £14 (on matchday)

[Juniper Greens]

We have only given them half the south
https://www.afc.co.uk/2018/08/20/ticket-details-hibernian-v-aberdeen-saturday-25th-august/

[lucky]

Might miss this game due to work commitments was hoping that it would have been Sunday but such is life.

[Juniper Greens]

Why bump the child ticket prices up by £2 on match day? We should be encouraging the younger generation, not putting them off by charging them more to walk up and pay in.



Hibernian take on Aberdeen at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday 25 August (3pm kick-off) in what is set to be an entertaining Ladbrokes Premiership encounter.
Tickets for the match against Derek McInnes’ men have been selling well and there is limited availability in the Famous Five, West and East Stands, with Easter Road set to be packed once again.
Supporters can purchase tickets in-person from the Hibernian Ticket Office during opening hours, call 0844 844 1875 and selecting option 1, or by purchasing online (https://www.eticketing.co.uk/hibernianfc/EDP/Event/Index/2427) – allowing you to print the tickets out at home and skip the matchday queues at the Ticket Office.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: £23
Concessions: £14
Child: £12 (before matchday), £14 (on matchday)






It's more a £2 discount for committing early. I think it's a great idea as it encourages people to buy in advance

[Hermit Crab]

We have only given them half the south
https://www.afc.co.uk/2018/08/20/ticket-details-hibernian-v-aberdeen-saturday-25th-august/


:aok:

[Hermit Crab]

It's more a £2 discount for committing early. I think it's a great idea as it encourages people to buy in advance


Should just leave it at £12.

[madhibby]

Mon 20 Aug 12:00:25 BST 2018
West
5788 not for sale
209 available

FF
3677 not for sale
79 available

East
6114 not for sale
207 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
19543 not for sale
495 available

Hibs have released 60 tickets in the “hospitality” section of the West stand - section 51 so availability is now:

West 287
FF 74
East 194

Total 555

But Home ends should be sold out by Saturday and then the South stand opened for Hibs fans.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Ticket purchased for the other half in the East stand wasnt many options left. surely the south will be required for our support?

[PatHead]

It's more a £2 discount for committing early. I think it's a great idea as it encourages people to buy in advance

Been an advocate of a discount for buying tickets before match day. It would mean people wouldn’t change their mind if the weather was poor meaning an increased average attendance. It would also mean an increase in gate money.

[CropleyWasGod]

Been an advocate of a discount for buying tickets before match day. It would mean people wouldn’t change their mind if the weather was poor meaning an increased average attendance. It would also mean an increase in gate money.

How would that impact on the discount that ST holders get, though? LD has always been keen to preserve their benefits.

[PatHead]

How would that impact on the discount that ST holders get, though? LD has always been keen to preserve their benefits.

The discount would be £23, the normal price. On match day increase it to £25.

[bod]

Been an advocate of a discount for buying tickets before match day. It would mean people wouldn’t change their mind if the weather was poor meaning an increased average attendance. It would also mean an increase in gate money.

happens at a lot of events , great idea

[JeMeSouviens]

Tue 21 Aug 10:10:53 BST 2018
West
5783 not for sale
214 available

FF
3697 not for sale
59 available

East
6111 not for sale
210 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
19555 not for sale
483 available

[itslegaltender]

They need to open up the South for sale, I know a few people waiting for them.

[Hermit Crab]

They need to open up the South for sale, I know a few people waiting for them.


With nearly 500 still available in the 3 home stands the South won't be opened until these are pretty much sold.

[1van Sprou7e]

With nearly 500 still available in the 3 home stands the South won't be opened until these are pretty much sold.

They really need to start opening the south earlier

No one wants to sit at the very edges of the east or west

[Hermit Crab]

They really need to start opening the south earlier

No one wants to sit at the very edges of the east or west


We'll no sell out if open the South earlier though. They may not want to sit the but these seats need to be sold.

[green day]

It's more a £2 discount for committing early. I think it's a great idea as it encourages people to buy in advance

Agreed, and its a "double" encouragement as the adult will buy a ticket (full price) early too :thumbsup:

As for discounts for adults, I dont really mind as long as overall they wont get a better deal than my ST cost, that would be pretty unfair.

ST still has other advantages - same seat, first dibs on semi/final tickets etc, better pies............

[snedzuk]

Ticket purchased for the other half in the East stand wasnt many options left. surely the south will be required for our support?

Is your seat in the West?

[Carheenlea]

I’d open up the South a lot earlier than we do. Out tickets are the same price regardless of quality of view, so surprised we don’t give our own fans the chance to buy better seats in the South a bit further in advance. Could actually increases sales.

[04Sauzee]

I’d open up the South a lot earlier than we do. Out tickets are the same price regardless of quality of view, so surprised we don’t give our own fans the chance to buy better seats in the South a bit further in advance. Could actually increases sales.

100% agree with this

[RobR27]

I’d open up the South a lot earlier than we do. Out tickets are the same price regardless of quality of view, so surprised we don’t give our own fans the chance to buy better seats in the South a bit further in advance. Could actually increases sales.


Think there's a fair bit of cost to splitting the south that they don't want to do unless they absolutely need to. It probably barely pays for itself to be honest.

[Radium]

I’d open up the South a lot earlier than we do. Out tickets are the same price regardless of quality of view, so surprised we don’t give our own fans the chance to buy better seats in the South a bit further in advance. Could actually increases sales.

Would also be good to allow the ST returns at an earlier point. The 3 available stands are currently over 96% sold, so having seats that will be unused available would give those still waiting a better choice.




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[RoxburghHibs]

We'll no sell out if open the South earlier though. They may not want to sit the but these seats need to be sold.

Nobody is saying stop selling the 400 tickets in the home stands just open up the South as well.

[Dancehibs]

Think there's a fair bit of cost to splitting the south that they don't want to do unless they absolutely need to. It probably barely pays for itself to be honest.

that seems a fair point. also, as we are close to match day and stil haven't sold out the three stands. For old firm games I suspect they will get the whole of the south, to stop club loosing income.

[RoxburghHibs]

Think there's a fair bit of cost to splitting the south that they don't want to do unless they absolutely need to. It probably barely pays for itself to be honest.


Agreed there will be some cost (extra stewarding) but Easter Road has been built with this design in mind. Home fans can easily enter and exit via the East Stand entrance. I'd be surprised if the cost to do this is high.

[B.H.F.C]

that seems a fair point. also, as we are close to match day and stil haven't sold out the three stands. For old firm games I suspect they will get the whole of the south, to stop club loosing income.

I don’t think the Aberdeen game has been in anyone’s thoughts until yesterday though.

In the last 6 weeks we’ve had 3 European games, a league game, a league cup game and a testimonial at home. So not being completely sold out at this point is understandable IMO.

Most of the seats left will likely be singles or have poor views which may put some off buying. There will be Hibs fans in the south on Saturday IMO.

[Hermit Crab]

Agreed there will be some cost (extra stewarding) but Easter Road has been built with this design in mind. Home fans can easily enter and exit via the East Stand entrance. I'd be surprised if the cost to do this is high.


They can now but that wasn't so easy prior to the new East being built.

[RoxburghHibs]

They can now but that wasn't so easy prior to the new East being built.

Yeah agreed this wasn't something we could do proir to re-development.

[Hermit Crab]

Yeah agreed this wasn't something we could do proir to re-development.


We did do it under Mowbray as we had Cat B season tickets in the South but it would have been a logistical nightmare segregating fans outside the stand.

[RoxburghHibs]

We did do it under Mowbray as we had Cat B season tickets in the South but it would have been a logistical nightmare segregating fans outside the stand.


Easy now however

[Dancehibs]

I don’t think the Aberdeen game has been in anyone’s thoughts until yesterday though.

In the last 6 weeks we’ve had 3 European games, a league game, a league cup game and a testimonial at home. So not being completely sold out at this point is understandable IMO.

Most of the seats left will likely be singles or have poor views which may put some off buying. There will be Hibs fans in the south on Saturday IMO.
Definitely. Been expensive time. Hopefully fill a few sections

[jgl07]

that seems a fair point. also, as we are close to match day and stil haven't sold out the three stands. For old firm games I suspect they will get the whole of the south, to stop club loosing income.

The reason they haven't sold out is because the seats left are not the best. In the main they are in Sections 01 and 15. the rest are odd seats here and there.

Most are waiting for the South Stand to be opened before buying.

They should keep the remaining seats for the pods and open the South.

[GreenCastle]

The website says -

The Famous Five lower (Sections 16-20) is our family section. A child / youth ticket must be purchased alongside an adult / over 65 / student.

....

I've just looked and only single seats left in FF lower - so how is an adult / over 65 / student meant to sit with a kid ??

BTW - I have a ST but asking as surely this doesn't make sense?

[Dashing Bob S]

The reason they haven't sold out is because the seats left are not the best. In the main they are in Sections 01 and 15. the rest are odd seats here and there.

Most are waiting for the South Stand to be opened before buying.

They should keep the remaining seats for the pods and open the South.

I think now that we have the demand we do, we are going to have to get used to this game of brinkmanship between walk up fans who obviously want good seats (and therefore the South tickets on sale quickly) and the club, who (also not unreasonably) want to sell out the home stands first.

[we are hibs]

They really need to start opening the south earlier

No one wants to sit at the very edges of the east or west

The views from the ends of both stands if you are high enough up are probably better than most in the south lower

[SirDavidsNapper]

The views from the ends of both stands if you are high enough up are probably better than most in the south lower

I was in the south end of the east stand against Celtic last season. Couldn't see the Celtic fans at all. Fantastic.

[jgl07]

They can now but that wasn't so easy prior to the new East being built.

It wasn't possible. You could only enter the South Stand via the rear of the West Stand.

I had a Category B season ticket ticket back then and it was a nightmare in a match against Aberdeen as the police would not allow Hibs fans from the South to leave until 15 minutes after the Aberdeen support had gone.

Even more annoyingly they wouldn't even let us go inside to the toilet. I think that was a decision by the knuckleheaded Constable. He kept blithering on about it being a Category A match. I tried to explain that I had a Category B season ticket to no avail.

[jgl07]

The website says -

The Famous Five lower (Sections 16-20) is our family section. A child / youth ticket must be purchased alongside an adult / over 65 / student.

....

I've just looked and only single seats left in FF lower - so how is an adult / over 65 / student meant to sit with a kid ??

BTW - I have a ST but asking as surely this doesn't make sense?

The knuckleheads from the singing section must bear responsibility for this.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Can see Aberdeen selling out their allocation.

[wearethehibs]

The knuckleheads from the singing section must bear responsibility for this.

No thats incorrect. This was a rule that was widely known by all in the Hibs support.

[Nevi_SOL]

Can see Aberdeen selling out their allocation.

Agreed first sell out of the season?

[wallpaperman]

Can see Aberdeen selling out their allocation.

They have been given 1900 tickets, so assume segregated same way as Rangers game on last day of season as think that's the number they were given.

i think they will sell that out, seems about the right number they should be able to shift.

With segregation, that will leave about 1700 for Hibs fans? Seems plenty and gives scope for a good walk up crowd.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Nobody is saying stop selling the 400 tickets in the home stands just open up the South as well.

South Stand should only be for walk ups on the day unless rest of stadium sold out.

[madhibby]

Just over 300 (311 to be exact) tickets left made up of:

West 155
Famous Five 44
East 112

Total 311

With over 150 tickets sold today - so likely sell out and South stand tickets available on match day. Knowing Hibs they might find another 100 tickets to offer to fans in the home stands but sell out still on the cards.

[hfc rd]

Just over 300 (311 to be exact) tickets left made up of:

West 155
Famous Five 44
East 112

Total 311

With over 150 tickets sold today - so likely sell out and South stand tickets available on match day. Knowing Hibs they might find another 100 tickets to offer to fans in the home stands but sell out still on the cards.


Could be our biggest crowd of the season so far. Aberdeen normally do bring a big away support with them which is good.

[ACLeith]

I will be starting my holiday, so have E-Mailed the ticket office to allow them to release my ST seat. It would be fantastic to get a "bums on seats" full house, rather than the usual "tickets sold" one

[Dancehibs]

South Stand should only be for walk ups on the day unless rest of stadium sold out.
How many fans do hibs cater for? How many stewards needed ? Etc there wasn’t that many hibs fans in the south for Motherwell game . It can end up being a costly excercise if it ment we could have sold more tickets to Aberdeen fans

[Gloucester Hibs]

How many fans do hibs cater for? How many stewards needed ? Etc there wasn’t that many hibs fans in the south for Motherwell game . It can end up being a costly excercise if it ment we could have sold more tickets to Aberdeen fans

I agree. Do Aberdeen give us any indication of demand for tickets at their end? For instance, if their initial allocation went fairly quickly I'd be inclined just to give them the entire south stand. Hibs have shown previously they're prepared to take small hit on gate receipts to get more Hibs fans in the ground but it's a bit of a balancing act.

[Juniper Greens]

I agree. Do Aberdeen give us any indication of demand for tickets at their end? For instance, if their initial allocation went fairly quickly I'd be inclined just to give them the entire south stand. Hibs have shown previously they're prepared to take small hit on gate receipts to get more Hibs fans in the ground but it's a bit of a balancing act.

I think they struggled to sell what they had. Went on general sale rather than loyalty points in the end

[Frazerbob]

Aberdeen tickets now on general sale so they’ve not sold out yet.

[Keith_M]

South Stand should only be for walk ups on the day unless rest of stadium sold out.


Why? What if people prefer sitting in the South Lower than at the ends of the East or West?

It's going to be opened at some point, so why not just get it done now and save any mad rush the day before the game.

[Keith_M]

How many fans do hibs cater for? How many stewards needed ? Etc there wasn’t that many hibs fans in the south for Motherwell game . It can end up being a costly excercise if it ment we could have sold more tickets to Aberdeen fans


If Hibs sell tickets for the two sections nearest the East Stand, there'll still be an additional 400 seats to give to Aberdeen... if they sell out their allocation, which they haven't done yet.

I was in that area when we played Aberdeen a year ago and we sold nearly 600 tickets to Hibs supporters, which more than covers any costs incurred.

[Winston Ingram]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1032182821937405952?s=20

80 left in the east as of 10 mins ago.

[Sean1875]

Would expect to see tickets for the South go on sale later today.

Is Aberdeen still considered a potential 'trouble' game for supporters? i.e requiring them to access the South via the gate at the back of the East stand rather than the normal route?

[JeMeSouviens]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1032182821937405952?s=20

80 left in the east as of 10 mins ago.

They obv didn't do a dot count - it's 98 :-)

[Since90+2]

Is Aberdeen still considered a potential 'trouble' game for supporters? i.e requiring them to access the South via the gate at the back of the East stand rather than the normal route?

Yes. Supporters will need to access and leave the south stand via the east.

[JeMeSouviens]

Wed 22 Aug 11:00:24 BST 2018
West
5868 not for sale
129 available

FF
3721 not for sale
35 available

East
6223 not for sale
98 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
19776 not for sale
262 available

[eastcoasthibby]

Would expect to see tickets for the South go on sale later today.

Is Aberdeen still considered a potential 'trouble' game for supporters? i.e requiring them to access the South via the gate at the back of the East stand rather than the normal route?

There is potential bother from a section of their support constantly, think I read there was trouble away at Burnley and last week against Dundee as well.

[Sean1875]

Yes. Supporters will need to access and leave the south stand via the east.


There is potential bother from a section of their support constantly, think I read there was trouble away at Burnley and last week against Dundee as well.

Fair play, obviously a bit of history between our two supports which is why I suspected as much :agree:

[JeMeSouviens]

South stand is open ...

Wed 22 Aug 12:09:46 BST 2018
West
5872 not for sale
125 available

FF
3722 not for sale
34 available

East
6223 not for sale
98 available

South
3521 not for sale
411 available


Total
19370 not for sale
668 available

[Carheenlea]

Fair play, obviously a bit of history between our two supports which is why I suspected as much :agree:

A lot of history, but I don’t think there has been much trouble between the two clubs in modern times. Probably still makes sense to segregate fans immediately outside to avoid any potential flashpoints.

[04Sauzee]

South stand is open ...

Wed 22 Aug 12:09:46 BST 2018
West
5872 not for sale
125 available

FF
3722 not for sale
34 available

East
6223 not for sale
98 available

South
3521 not for sale
411 available


Total
19370 not for sale
668 available

So around 16K before adding the Aberdeen support and any more sales/walk ups. Probably looking at around the 18K mark for this. :applause:

[007 Mickey Weir]

A lot of history, but I don’t think there has been much trouble between the two clubs in modern times. Probably still makes sense to segregate fans immediately outside to avoid any potential flashpoints.

I think the police demand that Hibs fans have to enter/exit via the back of the East Stand. Which is fair.

Hopefully we sales start to move again now that people can buy seats together rather than single seats

[007 Mickey Weir]

Aberdeen have sold out their 1900 allocation now. So should be a cracking game.

[Garymcl]

No excuses for this game 3pm Saturday team playing well feel good factor continues against one of our rivals for 2nd/ 3rd place gonna be a cracking atmosphere let's sell this out canny wait Ggtth

[lord bunberry]

Will I be able to leave the West and walk round to the car park at the retail park after the game?

[JimBHibees]

Will I be able to leave the West and walk round to the car park at the retail park after the game?

Yes but you will need to wait until Aberdeen fans have gone.

[lord bunberry]

Yes but you will need to wait until Aberdeen fans have gone.
Cheers. Hopefully we’re a few goals ahead and they leave early :greengrin

[hibbyfraelibby]

Why? What if people prefer sitting in the South Lower than at the ends of the East or West?

It's going to be opened at some point, so why not just get it done now and save any mad rush the day before the game.

Why? Because the South Stand (East) is overspill for a sold out East, West and FF stands. By not putting tickets on sale before match day or before a sell out you ensure a sale because if you are really determined to go you'll want to guarantee a seat.

It costs money to open it and police the segregation and cater it and it give the club flexibility to maximise revenue.

There are very very few genuine hold outs waiting for the South to open because they "prefer" it. The club must have a pretty good idea from the data they have available to predict attendance and pretty much every game where we open the South our home support has only marginally exceeded the capacity of the other 3 stands, and on a couple of instances it hadnt. Thats wasted money that can be spent on the playing side.


Lets get out of the mindset of expecting the opening of the South and get the other 3 rammed first. Those that want to play russian roulette and risk not getting a ticket in advance can take their chance at a walk up opening decision less than 24hrs to KO.

[Wakeyhibee]

Why? Because the South Stand (East) is overspill for a sold out East, West and FF stands. By not putting tickets on sale before match day or before a sell out you ensure a sale because if you are really determined to go you'll want to guarantee a seat.

It costs money to open it and police the segregation and cater it and it give the club flexibility to maximise revenue.

There are very very few genuine hold outs waiting for the South to open because they "prefer" it. The club must have a pretty good idea from the data they have available to predict attendance and pretty much every game where we open the South our home support has only marginally exceeded the capacity of the other 3 stands, and on a couple of instances it hadnt. Thats wasted money that can be spent on the playing side.


Lets get out of the mindset of expecting the opening of the South and get the other 3 rammed first. Those that want to play russian roulette and risk not getting a ticket in advance can take their chance at a walk up opening decision less than 24hrs to KO.

I think its sensible to open it when tickets sales reach a point where there are less than say 500 and are single seats only.

It will only discourage or postpone couples or groups buying tickets till last minute, it may even deter them.

In a 1/3 full ER on Sunday did any of the catering close because of low ticket sales?

[Davie1875]

I'm just trying to buy my ticket online now, for the last 3 games I've been able to collect at the ticket office, now I'm only getting delivery or print at home, anyone else been able to get the collection option?

[Chuck Rhoades]

I'm just trying to buy my ticket online now, for the last 3 games I've been able to collect at the ticket office, now I'm only getting delivery or print at home, anyone else been able to get the collection option?

Tested it on Section 25 with an Adult and got the same as you. Strange.

[hibbyfraelibby]

I'm just trying to buy my ticket online now, for the last 3 games I've been able to collect at the ticket office, now I'm only getting delivery or print at home, anyone else been able to get the collection option?

Did they not put out a message about no ticket collevtion recently or is that the Betfred game?

[CropleyWasGod]

I can only get the postal option.

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[KingFranck]

I'm just trying to buy my ticket online now, for the last 3 games I've been able to collect at the ticket office, now I'm only getting delivery or print at home, anyone else been able to get the collection option?

I’m sure I read on here at some point that you could use print at home then bring the ticket up on your phone and use that at the scanner. Can anyone confirm that works as I’ve not personally tried it as I have a printer or add tickets to my season ticket?

[Mr_F]

I’m sure I read on here at some point that you could use print at home then bring the ticket up on your phone and use that at the scanner. Can anyone confirm that works as I’ve not personally tried it as I have a printer or add tickets to my season ticket?

Using your phone works 100%.

Unless it’s a Nokia 8310 or the like

[Davie1875]

Using your phone works 100%.

Unless it’s a Nokia 8310 or the like

Nice one, I'll try that.

[GreenArmyyy!]

I’m sure I read on here at some point that you could use print at home then bring the ticket up on your phone and use that at the scanner. Can anyone confirm that works as I’ve not personally tried it as I have a printer or add tickets to my season ticket?

Can also confirm it works, did it for both the Molde home game and the Ross County game.

[GreenCastle]

Stadium is filling up nicely...expect the East / West and FF to sell out shortly and then it will be South stand left / for walk ups. :flag:

[Hermit Crab]

Stadium is filling up nicely...expect the East / West and FF to sell out shortly and then it will be South stand left / for walk ups. :flag:


I wonder if theres any chance Aberdeen fans will travel without a ticket and pay in our end? They've sold out their 1900 allocation.

[Hermit Crab]

After all the bleating about getting the South opened only 47 have been tickets sold in section 26 so far.

[CapitalGreen]

After all the bleating about getting the South opened only 47 have been tickets sold in section 26 so far.

Was there more than 47 people "bleating" about it?

[Steven79]

I’m sure I read on here at some point that you could use print at home then bring the ticket up on your phone and use that at the scanner. Can anyone confirm that works as I’ve not personally tried it as I have a printer or add tickets to my season ticket?

I use this app for my season ticket https://stocardapp.com/en/uk

[JimBHibees]

Was there more than 47 people "bleating" about it?

About 3. :greengrin

[SingaporeHibs]

After all the bleating about getting the South opened only 47 have been tickets sold in section 26 so far.

Maybe people have yet to realise it’s been opened. Hibs announced there was only 80 seats left in the East but failed to announce (as far as I can see) that the South is now open for business which seems a bit daft if there are people waiting for the chance to buy multiple tickets together.

[JeMeSouviens]

Thu 23 Aug 11:08:50 BST 2018
West
5938 not for sale
59 available

FF
3734 not for sale
22 available

East
6269 not for sale
52 available

South
3556 not for sale
376 available


Total
19529 not for sale
509 available

[Hermit Crab]

Maybe people have yet to realise it’s been opened. Hibs announced there was only 80 seats left in the East but failed to announce (as far as I can see) that the South is now open for business which seems a bit daft if there are people waiting for the chance to buy multiple tickets together.



Sure I seen the South Stand is open on facebook, I might be wrong wrong.

[GreenCastle]

South Stand is open for Hibs fans - get buying folks! :greengrin

[Dashing Bob S]

After all the bleating about getting the South opened only 47 have been tickets sold in section 26 so far.

Disappointed in the younger Aberdeen fans who seem to have snapped up their allocation of 1900 without any bleating at all.

[RoxburghHibs]

After all the bleating about getting the South opened only 47 have been tickets sold in section 26 so far.

Kick off is more than two days away - plenty will sell by kick off! No need to bed wet just yet :na na:

[therealgavmac]

Kick off is more than two days away - plenty will sell by kick off! No need to bed wed just yet :na na:

Much as I love my bed, I’d never marry it :greengrin

[RoxburghHibs]

Much as I love my bed, I’d never marry it :greengrin

Ah you were too fast for me :not worth

[Hermit Crab]

Kick off is more than two days away - plenty will sell by kick off! No need to bed wed just yet :na na:


Mate, I'm not wetting the bed, I'll be there :greengrin I've had a Season Ticket firstly from 95-00 in the FFL then the East Stand from 04 until it was demolished, then I moved to the West Upper where I've been ever since.

The 4 years between 00 and 04 I worked almost every Saturday and had to walk up when I could.

I'm sure we'll get a good uptake in the South just sales seem a tad slow, its pay day tomorrow for a lot isn't it?

[RoxburghHibs]

Mate, I'm not wetting the bed, I'll be there :greengrin I've had a Season Ticket firstly from 95-00 in the FFL then the East Stand from 04 until it was demolished, then I moved to the West Upper where I've been ever since.

The 4 years between 00 and 04 I worked almost every Saturday and had to walk up when I could.

I'm sure we'll get a good uptake in the South just sales seem a tad slow, its pay day tomorrow for a lot isn't it?

Yeah it certainly is pay day for me tomorrow!

There will be between 18-19,000 at this game which is a fantastic turn out and one any team in Scotland (out with the Ugly Sisters) would be delighted to get.

[Springbank]

There will be between 18-19,000 at this game which is a fantastic turn out and one any team in Scotland (out with the Ugly Sisters) would be delighted to get.

True that.

IIRC there were more people at the Abderdeen v Hibs game in May than there were at the Aberdeen v Rangers game a few days later

So much for armageddon, the blue pound and all that tosh

Great time to be a Hibee

[Hermit Crab]

Maybe people have yet to realise it’s been opened. Hibs announced there was only 80 seats left in the East but failed to announce (as far as I can see) that the South is now open for business which seems a bit daft if there are people waiting for the chance to buy multiple tickets together.

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[kaimendhibs]

After all the bleating about getting the South opened only 47 have been tickets sold in section 26 so far.Payday tmrw

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[SingaporeHibs]

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I stand corrected.

[KdyHby]

96 tickets left in the 3 home stands

[Earlydelivery]

At least 18-5k

[Dancehibs]

After all the bleating about getting the South opened only 47 have been tickets sold in section 26 so far.
Who was bleating?

[Dancehibs]

Disappointed in the younger Aberdeen fans who seem to have snapped up their allocation of 1900 without any bleating at all.
Not sure if they have been allocated more tickets. I would. More money for hibs

[Ronniekirk]

Who was bleating?

The Sheep

[KdyHby]

96 tickets left in the 3 home stands

87 now

[Nevi_SOL]

FF - 15
East - 34
West - 36

85 Left in 3 Home stands

[Diclonius]

Good to see the tradition stands selling well. Keep the traditions going.

[Hermit Crab]

Not sure if they have been allocated more tickets. I would. More money for hibs


They haven't and they wont get any more, why should they?

[monktonharp]

Disappointed in the younger Aberdeen fans who seem to have snapped up their allocation of 1900 without any bleating at all.Silence of the Lambs Bob.

[Dashing Bob S]

Silence of the Lambs Bob.

Smother them in mint sauce

[Dashing Bob S]

East - 14
FF - 7
West - 58 (inc 32 Exec seats just released.)

South 26 - tons.

[Dancehibs]

They haven't and they wont get any more, why should they?
Because there will be lots of seats. That costs hibs income and ultimately less money to spend on the team

[JimBHibees]

Because there will be lots of seats. That costs hibs income and ultimately less money to spend on the team

Personally would prefer to have more Hibs fans in the ground than giving Aberdeen another section.

[danhibees1875]

Personally would prefer to have more Hibs fans in the ground than giving Aberdeen another section.

Agreed, but it doesn't look like we're going to sell many more seats - so we would be as well selling another section or 2 to Aberdeen. If segregation allows.

[B.H.F.C]

Because there will be lots of seats. That costs hibs income and ultimately less money to spend on the team

They went to public sale and only just sold out in the last couple of days. Probably wouldn’t have filled many more seats, if any, in the south than we will.

[JimBHibees]

Agreed, but it doesn't look like we're going to sell many more seats - so we would be as well selling another section or 2 to Aberdeen. If segregation allows.

Not so sure think there will still be people wanting to buy today and tomorrow if possible.

Just on tomorrow it would imo be poor if poilce stopped us selling tickets on day of the game.

[Ringothedog]

Because there will be lots of seats. That costs hibs income and ultimately less money to spend on the team

They have sold their allocation, we should not be giving them more tickets. We should be trying to make Easter Road an intimidating place to come to, the less away fans the better. I very much doubt Aberdeen would give us more tickets if we ever sold out our allocation and there were seats available to put us in

[Dancehibs]

They went to public sale and only just sold out in the last couple of days. Probably wouldn’t have filled many more seats, if any, in the south than we will.
A few hundred is money in the bank

[Dancehibs]

Personally would prefer to have more Hibs fans in the ground than giving Aberdeen another section.
Any hibs fan would want the same. But we ain’t selling many tickets in the south

[JimBHibees]

Any hibs fan would want the same. But we ain’t selling many tickets in the south

Still a day and a half to the game.

[Since90+2]

Any hibs fan would want the same. But we ain’t selling many tickets in the south

Pay day for alot of folk today. We will shift another few hundred by today and tomorrow including walk ups.

[mutley]

A few hundred is money in the bank


This.

Until we are (and it pains me to say it) gaining monthly income as much as FoH are pumping in across the road, then we should be selling as many tickets as we can. If that means more away fans , then so be it.

And I still think we should be analysing what seats are permanently empty in the FF Lower, just to see if people are buying them with no intention of using them just to guarantee Hampden tickets, should they require them.

Surely it's no coincidence that the same seats are empty week i week out?

[Carheenlea]

I’d now expect us to give Celtic and Rangers full allocations at Easter Road. We’re probably another successful season away from requiring theSouth Stand to meet the demand for tickets. It’s foolish not to maximise income in my opinion. In this case, I don’t think Aberdeen would have sold that much more, but the old firm are guaranteed sell outs.

[Nevi_SOL]

FF - 0
East - 5
West - 29

34 left in the 3 home stands

[Not In The Know]

They went to public sale and only just sold out in the last couple of days. Probably wouldn’t have filled many more seats, if any, in the south than we will.


it really annoys me when they release seats in the south - its the Shan ones in the corner.

Just release the 3 blocks so you can sit near the middle, the segregation remains the same.

[04Sauzee]

The attendance for the first game against Aberdeen at Easter Road last season was 19038 according to the BBC. It would be fantastic if we could at least match that on Saturday

[SirDavidsNapper]

I’d now expect us to give Celtic and Rangers full allocations at Easter Road. We’re probably another successful season away from requiring theSouth Stand to meet the demand for tickets. It’s foolish not to maximise income in my opinion. In this case, I don’t think Aberdeen would have sold that much more, but the old firm are guaranteed sell outs.

I'm not so sure. Demand will be much larger for those games.

[Keith_M]

it really annoys me when they release seats in the south - its the Shan ones in the corner.

Just release the 3 blocks so you can sit near the middle, the segregation remains the same.


I think three of the five sections have been allocated to Aberdeen, but I agree about just opening all the other sections (whole or part) straight away.

FWIW, it doesn't look like we'll have as many in attendance as we had at the equivalent game last year, but I think that was a bit higher because we'd just been promoted.

[Mike_C]

FF - 0
East - 5
West - 29

36 left in the 3 home stands

:hmmm:

[RoxburghHibs]

:hmmm:

Let me fire up my PC calculator and work this puzzle out...

[hibbyfraelibby]

it really annoys me when they release seats in the south - its the Shan ones in the corner.

Just release the 3 blocks so you can sit near the middle, the segregation remains the same.

They release them that way so they can max revenue if the away support allocation needs increased and the home fans aint buying enough.

It a bit like booking a holiday. If you leave it to the last minute you get whats left after the Germans have booked the sun loungers or you go to Blackpool

[Daydreamer]

They went to public sale and only just sold out in the last couple of days. Probably wouldn’t have filled many more seats, if any, in the south than we will.


Not sure about that as they sold 2300 the last game after giving them extra tickets after selling out there initial allocation. At this point i can't see Hibs opening the south upper to Hibs fans.

[Not In The Know]

They release them that way so they can max revenue if the away support allocation needs increased and the home fans aint buying enough.

It a bit like booking a holiday. If you leave it to the last minute you get whats left after the Germans have booked the sun loungers or you go to Blackpool

I might be wrong but there is only one way to segregate the stand so that shouldn't effect it. The big internal wall / doors are the reason.

The longer you leave it to buy a seat the likelihood is it will be a better option than right behind the corner flag.

[B.H.F.C]

Not sure about that as they sold 2300 the last game after giving them extra tickets after selling out there initial allocation. At this point i can't see Hibs opening the south upper to Hibs fans.

I’d guess they had greater demand themselves on that occasion and didn’t get as far as general sale themselves. Could be wrong on that though.

The only thing that might hamper us is if there is no on the day sales. Otherwise, I think any difference in what they/we would sell would be fairly negligible.

[hibbyfraelibby]

I might be wrong but there is only one way to segregate the stand so that shouldn't effect it. The big internal wall / doors are the reason.

The longer you leave it to buy a seat the likelihood is it will be a better option than right behind the corner flag.

Think you'll find they can give away fans an extra section upper and lower and vice versa and still maintain segregation. Theres a ruddy great big wall down the middle of the lower and one upstairs too.

[Nevi_SOL]

:hmmm:

Haha my bad

[Nevi_SOL]

9 tickets left in west

[Hibs4185]

I have a ticket for the east which we bought ages ago but I think the club should explore ways to make the south stand segregated upper and lower. My seat in the east is alright but I’d much rather sit in the front row of the south upper and .

Looks much better on tv as well instead of a stupid banner running up the middle. Surely moving a few internal doors can’t cost too much. Def worry spending a few thousand to make it happen.

Id also imagine those who don’t have season tickets would consider cat b tickets in the south upper. Win win

[SirDavidsNapper]

I have a ticket for the east which we bought ages ago but I think the club should explore ways to make the south stand segregated upper and lower. My seat in the east is alright but I’d much rather sit in the front row of the south upper and .

Looks much better on tv as well instead of a stupid banner running up the middle. Surely moving a few internal doors can’t cost too much. Def worry spending a few thousand to make it happen.

Id also imagine those who don’t have season tickets would consider cat b tickets in the south upper. Win win

That would be asking for trouble imo. The way it's split now is definitely the safest way.

[KdyHby]

3 left, all in the West stand

[Keith_M]

Think you'll find they can give away fans an extra section upper and lower and vice versa and still maintain segregation. Theres a ruddy great big wall down the middle of the lower and one upstairs too.


There is, which means there's a limit to how many sections you can have on either side of said wall.

At the same fixture one year ago, Aberdeen were given 3 of the five sections in the lower stand. That's the absolute maximum they can get without making the segregation pointless. Any more than that would mean some Aberdeen fans having to enter and leave with the home fans.

The minimum Hibs can allocate to home fans, under those circumstances, is one and a half sections (half a section left for segregation).
So why not just release those one and a half sections immediately?

:dunno:

[aljo7-0]

Only seats in the South available now

[Gmack7]

are tickets available tomorrow for walk ups?

[The Rebel]

are tickets available tomorrow for walk ups?

Lifted below from Hibs newsletter:

The Ticket Office will stop selling tickets at 1.00pm on Saturday – at this time the East Stand Ticket Pod will open for sales in the South Stand only. The Ticket Office will then handle enquiries only.

Tickets are priced at £23 for adults and £14 for concessions. Child tickets are £12 if purchased before 1.00pm, and £14 thereafter.

Turnstiles will open at 2.00pm with kick off at 3.00pm.

Supporters collecting tickets ahead of the game are advised to arrive early as we expect there to be large queues.

[superfurryhibby]

Youngest son over from Spain and wanting to see the Hibs. Two more bought in the South.

[alihibs1]

Reckon section 26 will sell out with about half of 27 selling tomorrow.

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[SirDavidsNapper]

What a support we have

[hibIBZ]

Just found out I can go tomorrow, might chance it and wait until the morning for section 27 to open or the upper. I’m assuming it will be opened at some point

[Earlydelivery]

Section 26 going well ... 27 should open the morra

[California-Hibs]

Our support as usual these days, is absolutely incredible! Another 19k-ish on the cards!

[hfc rd]

Our support as usual these days, is absolutely incredible! Another 19k-ish on the cards!


Let’s see if the FFL is actually filled this time.

[crash]

Let’s see if the FFL is actually filled this time.

Pity that there are a lot of empty seats in here, even on "sell-out" matchdays. Why is this?
Is this where the "kicks for kids" tickets are allocated?
What is the take up for this?
Appears to be only approx 50% take up for these tickets, Shame if these seats could be re-sold by the club.

[Libby Hibby]

Pity that there are a lot of empty seats in here, even on "sell-out" matchdays. Why is this?
Is this where the "kicks for kids" tickets are allocated?
What is the take up for this?
Appears to be only approx 50% take up for these tickets, Shame if these seats could be re-sold by the club.

I’d say it’s more to do with folk buying the cheaper seats and not bothering to attend. This then allows them to turn up when they want and give them priority for semi finals and finals.

The club must know what ST’s get used and when.

I’d adopt a 3 strike rule where if a ST fails to activate in 3 consecutive home games, a letter is sent asking if there is a valid reason, if none is given, the ST is cancelled there and then. If a valid reason is given and say they will return then all is hunky dory. The club keep monitoring.

There has to be a fundamental issue as to why the FF lower is never an ‘actual’ sell out.

[Onceinawhile]

Let’s see if the FFL is actually filled this time.

Let's see if the east is filled this time 🙄

[Onceinawhile]

I’d say it’s more to do with folk buying the cheaper seats and not bothering to attend. This then allows them to turn up when they want and give them priority for semi finals and finals.

The club must know what ST’s get used and when.

I’d adopt a 3 strike rule where if a ST fails to activate in 3 consecutive home games, a letter is sent asking if there is a valid reason, if none is given, the ST is cancelled there and then. If a valid reason is given and say they will return then all is hunky dory. The club keep monitoring.

There has to be a fundamental issue as to why the FF lower is never an ‘actual’ sell out.

What if we have three consecutive midweek games at home? What's a valid reason? Is this to be extended to all stands or just the ff lower?

Also the club should be able to know what season tickets have been used, but as I've said roughly 6 times now, the data they collect is either not recorded or is absolutely trash.

[Dashing Bob S]

82 left in South Sec 26

[Ronniekirk]

82 left in South Sec 26

So will be interesting to see how full the South is with Zhibs fans to roughly gaugue how many walk up fans attend the game
We used to have Thousands , so you would think our Sections in South would be Full
Presumably some of those now buy in advance to guarantee a good seat in a northern part of the Grpund But with a decent weather forecast and the importance of this game we should be selling out
I know Lennon has said don't judge the team on tomorrow's performance given still to make another two signings hopefully and new players bedding in But its a game that's there to be won and should be the type of game that attracts a Sellout Crowd when we are unbeaten in Lesgue and can put a marker down againstb the Sheep

[Nakedmanoncrack]

I’d say it’s more to do with folk buying the cheaper seats and not bothering to attend. This then allows them to turn up when they want and give them priority for semi finals and finals.

The club must know what ST’s get used and when.

I’d adopt a 3 strike rule where if a ST fails to activate in 3 consecutive home games, a letter is sent asking if there is a valid reason, if none is given, the ST is cancelled there and then. If a valid reason is given and say they will return then all is hunky dory. The club keep monitoring.

There has to be a fundamental issue as to why the FF lower is never an ‘actual’ sell out.

:hmmm:

[kaimendhibs]

Club can surely monitor! Be with refunding 25 quid tickets for non attendance and selling them game by game
Pity that there are a lot of empty seats in here, even on "sell-out" matchdays. Why is this?
Is this where the "kicks for kids" tickets are allocated?
What is the take up for this?
Appears to be only approx 50% take up for these tickets, Shame if these seats could be re-sold by the club.

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[Onceinawhile]

Club can surely monitor! Be with refunding 25 quid tickets for non attendance and selling them game by game

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The club try to monitor it, but the recording data they get is terrible.

If only someone had said that on this thread.

[kaimendhibs]

Take it that was you. Well done. I've no time to travel the whole thread but crack on
The club try to monitor it, but the recording data they get is terrible.

If only someone had said that on this thread.

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[Onceinawhile]

Take it that was you. Well done. I've no time to travel the whole thread but crack on

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Literally 3 posts above your post.

[Dashing Bob S]

74 left in South Sec 26

[Libby Hibby]

What if we have three consecutive midweek games at home? What's a valid reason? Is this to be extended to all stands or just the ff lower?

Also the club should be able to know what season tickets have been used, but as I've said roughly 6 times now, the data they collect is either not recorded or is absolutely trash.

Can be extended to all stands but there is a definite issue in the FFL. At a rough guess, it’s 80% full at best despite the club saying the ground is a sell out for games.

[houstonhibbee]

Can be extended to all stands but there is a definite issue in the FFL. At a rough guess, it’s 80% full at best despite the club saying the ground is a sell out for games.
It could be empty and it’s still a sell out

[stuart-farquhar]

It could be empty and it’s still a sell out

Well my seats for example are still empty.

Bought to help club.

[Libby Hibby]

Well my seats for example are still empty.

Bought to help club.

Do you mind me asking what type of ST’s you bought? Were they both adult for example?

[Dashing Bob S]

69 left in South 26

[Ozyhibby]

Can be extended to all stands but there is a definite issue in the FFL. At a rough guess, it’s 80% full at best despite the club saying the ground is a sell out for games.

Does it really matter? There are still tickets available for anyone that wants to go.


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[Cocaine&Caviar]

Fill a corner asap!

[Onceinawhile]

Can be extended to all stands but there is a definite issue in the FFL. At a rough guess, it’s 80% full at best despite the club saying the ground is a sell out for games.

Have you seen the North end of the east? It's just as bad.

[bingo70]

Does it really matter? There are still tickets available for anyone that wants to go.


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Exactly, the club were happy to accept these season ticket holders when we were struggling so doesn’t seem right to start chucking them under the bus now we’re doing well.

Also worth considering that those that have kids season tickets but maybe don’t go every week, having those tickets might mean the kid can go to half a dozen games this season, next season it could go up to 10, the season after it could be every game. It’s all part of the process to get kids involved.

I’ve got a season ticket for my son in the west upper I don’t use every week, last season he was at 5 or 6 matches I think. It’ll be more this season but if I never got it when I did, I wouldn’t be able to get him a seat beside me.

Everyone’s got their own reasons and while there’s still tickets available for walk up fans I don’t see the issue.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Have you seen the North end of the east? It's just as bad.

Think that’s where the KFK tickets are so understandable if so.

[stuart-farquhar]

Do you mind me asking what type of ST’s you bought? Were they both adult for example?

One adult one concession. Pensioner for me likesay!

[JimBHibees]

It could be empty and it’s still a sell out

If there are no seats to buy it is a sell out. Some of these seats are probably for very young kids who can't go every week or people who work shifts but want a guaranteed seat when they do go. Don't see the huge issue if the seats have been paid for and there are still seats available in other parts of the ground.

[theonlywayisup]

This anti FFL rhetoric is getting extremely boring.

I've got a father & son in front of me. Sometimes it's mother and daughter. Sometimes it's any combination up to five when the grandfather turns up. Sometimes it's none. So two tickets purchased but many other seats purchased during the season.

It's exactly the same with my group. Because of other sporting commitments my son has probably missed around five of the last seven league games. However, he's mad on the Hibees and will become an adult ST in the very near future. He's also been to every home Hibs game since 2004.

I know many others that are in the same situation. Yet now that we're getting crowds of 19,000, the FFL residents (many of whom have been there for many years when we were getting crowds of 8,000) are becoming public enemy No. 1.

Give it a rest. Rant over!

[Nevi_SOL]

This anti FFL rhetoric is getting extremely boring.

I've got a father & son in front of me. Sometimes it's mother and daughter. Sometimes it's any combination up to five when the grandfather turns up. Sometimes it's none. So two tickets purchased but many other seats purchased during the season.

It's exactly the same with my group. Because of other sporting commitments my son has probably missed around five of the last seven league games. However, he's mad on the Hibees and will become an adult ST in the very near future. He's also been to every home Hibs game since 2004.

I know many others that are in the same situation. Yet now that we're getting crowds of 19,000, the FFL residents (many of whom have been there for many years when we were getting crowds of 8,000) are becoming public enemy No. 1.

Give it a rest. Rant over!

👍🏼👍🏼

[JimBHibees]

This anti FFL rhetoric is getting extremely boring.

I've got a father & son in front of me. Sometimes it's mother and daughter. Sometimes it's any combination up to five when the grandfather turns up. Sometimes it's none. So two tickets purchased but many other seats purchased during the season.

It's exactly the same with my group. Because of other sporting commitments my son has probably missed around five of the last seven league games. However, he's mad on the Hibees and will become an adult ST in the very near future. He's also been to every home Hibs game since 2004.

I know many others that are in the same situation. Yet now that we're getting crowds of 19,000, the FFL residents (many of whom have been there for many years when we were getting crowds of 8,000) are becoming public enemy No. 1.

Give it a rest. Rant over!

Totally agree it is an area to encourage family groups who will become regular fans in the future.

[Dashing Bob S]

48 left South Sec 26

[Ronniekirk]

This anti FFL rhetoric is getting extremely boring.

I've got a father & son in front of me. Sometimes it's mother and daughter. Sometimes it's any combination up to five when the grandfather turns up. Sometimes it's none. So two tickets purchased but many other seats purchased during the season.

It's exactly the same with my group. Because of other sporting commitments my son has probably missed around five of the last seven league games. However, he's mad on the Hibees and will become an adult ST in the very near future. He's also been to every home Hibs game since 2004.

I know many others that are in the same situation. Yet now that we're getting crowds of 19,000, the FFL residents (many of whom have been there for many years when we were getting crowds of 8,000) are becoming public enemy No. 1.
re
Give it a rest. Rant over!

I miss about six games a Season in the East Always realease my ticket for resale and the folk beside me confirmed it hasn't always been used
I wonder if there are games even against Hearts and Old Firm where regulatvattenders don't get a ticket
This Season though I have noticed more empty seats in every game I have attended So if being released for resale then it's clear they aren't being taken up and because of the Transition the Team is going through as Lennon rebuilds I wonder if the same demand is there at present Today's game will be a good barometer Playing a team we are fighting to overtake in League i.e. We want to finish above them this season Goodweather and guaranteed goals at both ends you would assume
So if lots of empty seats and we don't sell a decent amount in the South then it's a mystery
We may we'll have reached our optimum attendances for the time being ,which is still a magnificent achievement Retaining that can be a different proposition but we shall see
I think the Lower F F has stood out with more empty seats than others though so think that's why it gets mentioned so often But as far as I can see there is room for everyone today that wants to go
We are all Hibbies and we all supportbthe Club in whatever way we can

[AgentDaleCooper]

Why don't hibs put the family section in the FF upper and let the singing section into the lower? Would mean less visible empty seats plus better atmosphere, while giving families a better view.

[hibIBZ]

First 4 rows open in section 26. Assuming the rest of the section has been printed for sale at the pods. Decision time now, buy front few rows or show up and hope to buy at the pods

[monktonharp]

Exactly, the club were happy to accept these season ticket holders when we were struggling so doesn’t seem right to start chucking them under the bus now we’re doing well.

Also worth considering that those that have kids season tickets but maybe don’t go every week, having those tickets might mean the kid can go to half a dozen games this season, next season it could go up to 10, the season after it could be every game. It’s all part of the process to get kids involved.

I’ve got a season ticket for my son in the west upper I don’t use every week, last season he was at 5 or 6 matches I think. It’ll be more this season but if I never got it when I did, I wouldn’t be able to get him a seat beside me.

Everyone’s got their own reasons and while there’s still tickets available for walk up fans I don’t see the issue.:agree: top post on this issue

[monktonharp]

One adult one concession. Pensioner for me likesay!So, do you have to buy the adult his pizzas lol. seriously though, have you considered releasing the tickets to the club if you cant make certain games? Sure there is an easy way to do it

[04Sauzee]

Why don't hibs put the family section in the FF upper and let the singing section into the lower? Would mean less visible empty seats plus better atmosphere, while giving families a better view.

Would that mean I'd have to move from my FF upper seat? I wouldn't be in a family section. I wouldn't want to move to the lower as I don't like the view from the lower and Im not part of the singing section. So I'd have to move to the East or the West?

[stuart-farquhar]

So, do you have to buy the adult his pizzas lol. seriously though, have you considered releasing the tickets to the club if you cant make certain games? Sure there is an easy way to do it

i did last game. This one tbh i didnt

[Daydreamer]

So, do you have to buy the adult his pizzas lol. seriously though, have you considered releasing the tickets to the club if you cant make certain games? Sure there is an easy way to do it

The club have said on numerous occasions unless the WHOLE ground is sold out you cannot release season tickets back to the club. A couple of seasons ago when tickets were being released before the ground was sold out we got two guys who were completely pissed sitting beside us annoying everyone. Everyone is a season ticket holder in section 41 bar a couple in the front row. a few of the regulars made a complaint to the stewards and then the club regarding this.

[andyf5]

I miss about six games a Season in the East Always realease my ticket for resale and the folk beside me confirmed it hasn't always been used


How do you release a season ticket? I have one child ticket spare. Nothing on web site I can see.

[Billy Whizz]

How do you release a season ticket? I have one child ticket spare. Nothing on web site I can see.

See above

[SquashedFrogg]

Exactly, the club were happy to accept these season ticket holders when we were struggling so doesn’t seem right to start chucking them under the bus now we’re doing well.

Also worth considering that those that have kids season tickets but maybe don’t go every week, having those tickets might mean the kid can go to half a dozen games this season, next season it could go up to 10, the season after it could be every game. It’s all part of the process to get kids involved.

I’ve got a season ticket for my son in the west upper I don’t use every week, last season he was at 5 or 6 matches I think. It’ll be more this season but if I never got it when I did, I wouldn’t be able to get him a seat beside me.

Everyone’s got their own reasons and while there’s still tickets available for walk up fans I don’t see the issue.

Brilliant post. Perfectly put. Especially point around taking kids. Exactly what happened to me. My boy is 16 now and is hooked.

[Robbo6-2]

This anti FFL rhetoric is getting extremely boring.

I've got a father & son in front of me. Sometimes it's mother and daughter. Sometimes it's any combination up to five when the grandfather turns up. Sometimes it's none. So two tickets purchased but many other seats purchased during the season.

It's exactly the same with my group. Because of other sporting commitments my son has probably missed around five of the last seven league games. However, he's mad on the Hibees and will become an adult ST in the very near future. He's also been to every home Hibs game since 2004.

I know many others that are in the same situation. Yet now that we're getting crowds of 19,000, the FFL residents (many of whom have been there for many years when we were getting crowds of 8,000) are becoming public enemy No. 1.

Give it a rest. Rant over!

Fair point... but why not release the seat then?

[andyf5]

See above

having skimmed 7 pages of posts I can find nothing that tells me how to release a season ticket.,,,,,,

[Billy Whizz]

having skimmed 7 pages of posts I can find nothing that tells me how to release a season ticket.,,,,,,

You can’t unless it’s a sold out match

[mayo hibee]

Just a couple of single seats and twos left online now if anyone wants to avoid the queue at the ticket pod.

[Ringothedog]

You can’t unless it’s a sold out match

He can but would have to contact the ticket office

[Billy Whizz]

He can but would have to contact the ticket office

I meant online

[AgentDaleCooper]

Would that mean I'd have to move from my FF upper seat? I wouldn't be in a family section. I wouldn't want to move to the lower as I don't like the view from the lower and Im not part of the singing section. So I'd have to move to the East or the West?

Do you prefer the FF upper to the west upper, out of curiosity?

[04Sauzee]

Do you prefer the FF upper to the west upper, out of curiosity?

To be honest I do , 2 seasons ago we didn't have season tickets so we were in the East, West, North, and had a day in the south for a Hibs Kids day. I love the vantage point from the upper in the FF and my boy who plays boys football at 2007 age group can actually get a great perspective of positions.

[Kaff]

having skimmed 7 pages of posts I can find nothing that tells me how to release a season ticket.,,,,,,
Phone 0131 661 1875
Theyll tell you to phone 0844 number but that's a premium rate so I don't use it for this.
There is email option too but don't have the address at hand

[Billy Whizz]

Phone 0131 661 1875
Theyll tell you to phone 0844 number but that's a premium rate so I don't use it for this.
There is email option too but don't have the address at hand

tickets@hibernianfc.co.uk

[Kaff]

tickets@hibernianfc.co.uk

Cheers Billy, have used that option once and they replied to say they'd acted on the email.

[andyf5]

tickets@hibernianfc.co.uk

Thanks. Have released the seat

[jodjam]

Gutted its another ST game I’m missing. Watch it on Alba tonight and avoid the score

[Hibbyradge]

It's exactly the same with my group. Because of other sporting commitments my son has probably missed around five of the last seven league games. However, he's mad on the Hibees and will become an adult ST in the very near future. He's also been to every home Hibs game since 2004.

I agree with the sentiments in your post, but this bit has confused me. How can someone have attended every home game since 2004, but miss 5 of the last 7?

FWIW, there's always been criticism of one stand or the other.

The old main stand used to get slagged off for not singing except for the occasional "Hibees", stamp, stamp, stamp.

The old east stand used to criticise everyone else 😁 and now it's the FF Lower's turn to be the focus of people's irritation.

Until we regularly get more people wanting to go to have mm es than there are spaces for them, it doesn't really matter if people don't use their STs, apart possibly from asthetically.

If we ever do get to that position then I'm sure the club will offer incentives for people to make their unused seats available for resale and I'd fully support that.

[Hibbyradge]

Fair point... but why not release the seat then?

Not much point releasing a seat in the family stand, particularly if the game isn't completely sold out.

[theonlywayisup]

I agree with the sentiments in your post, but this bit has confused me. How can someone have attended every home game since 2004, but miss 5 of the last 7?

FWIW, there's always been criticism of one stand or the other.

The old main stand used to get slagged off for not singing except for the occasional "Hibees", stamp, stamp, stamp.

The old east stand used to criticise everyone else 😁 and now it's the FF Lower's turn to be the focus of people's irritation.

Until we regularly get more people wanting to go to have mm es than there are spaces for them, it doesn't really matter if people don't use their STs, apart possibly from asthetically.

If we ever do get to that position then I'm sure the club will offer incentives for people to make their unused seats available for resale and I'd fully support that.

Knew someone would pick me up on that. Okay should have said almost every home game.

For what's worth, have you seen the number of vacant seats in the East. Fancy buying a ticket and not turning up!!!!

Not that I see a problem with it, as I've said before not every ST holder can go to every game.

[Hibbyradge]

Knew someone would pick me up on that. Okay should have said almost every home game.

For what's worth, have you seen the number of vacant seats in the East. Fancy buying a ticket and not turning up!!!!

Not that I see a problem with it, as I've said before not every ST holder can go to every game.

I wasn't picking you up on it, I was just trying to clarify what you meant. I thought maybe you meant he'd missed 5 away games. All good. 👍

Yes, I can see the empty seats in the east. The people in the east can't, however ...

[itslegaltender]

On Alba, East looks like a lot of seats empty??

[DH1875]

On Alba, East looks like a lot of seats empty??

Plenty empty seats in the east today :agree:

[SingaporeHibs]

Of course from one week to the next people might not be able to attend for all sorts of reasons but given the East was sold out there was quite a lot of empty seats. And not just the odd seat dotted around. There was a lot of green seats on show. It almost looks wrong. If I was the club I would be doing a reconciliation to make sure something hasn’t gone wrong in the system.

[wookie70]

It amazes me how many people pay 20 odd quid for a ticket and don't attend. The east always has loads of seats empty barring maybe Derby games. Will there be a campaign to oust people from their seats there so the singing section can try another spot in the ground.

[jgl07]

It amazes me how many people pay 20 odd quid for a ticket and don't attend. The east always has loads of seats empty barring maybe Derby games. Will there be a campaign to oust people from their seats there so the singing section can try another spot in the ground.
I suspect that very few pay 20 pounds and not attend a match. I can see people buying a season ticket and not being able to attend every match. This is especially the case with matches being moved to Sunday for TV or UEFA stupidity in scheduling Europa fixtures on Thursday. I missed the Motherwell match for that reason.

Does a few empty seats in a sold-out stand really matter for anyone bar a few obsessives?

The match was not sold out. There was a whole section of the South Upper unopened and unsold seats in the South Lower, so no-one missed out.