Cup Quarter Final v Celtc Dot Count

[Springbank]

Let's sell this one out Hibees. less than 48 hours left to get your tickets

[OstKurve Hibs]

Anyone any idea how many we've shifted so far ?

[Callum7]

Hmmm no dot count here...

[CMurdoch]

Anyone any idea how many we've shifted so far ?

Just short of 15K?

[calumhibee1]

Just short of 15K?

If that’s including Celtic then even then that’s ambitious. I’d say about 8k and Celtic 3.5k I think it is? So about 11-12k judging by the seating plan.

[Earlydelivery]

Still couple of days left... maybe 15k at a push .

[007 Mickey Weir]

Stolen from other thread on this

Thu 28 Feb 10:22:26 GMT 2019
West
4381 not for sale
1616 available

FF
2086 not for sale
1670 available

East
4262 not for sale
2059 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
14693 not for sale
5345 available

[JimBHibees]

Should be a bumper crowd, decent kick off time and chance to get back to Hampden. Should be a cracker.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Stolen from other thread on this

Thu 28 Feb 10:22:26 GMT 2019
West
4381 not for sale
1616 available

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2086 not for sale
1670 available

East
4262 not for sale
2059 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
14693 not for sale
5345 available

I would expect more than that sold at this stage. If Celtic are getting 4000-ish, that leaves 16,000 for Hibs fans. With over 5000 available, that must mean we've sold under 11000.

[Blaster]

I would expect more than that sold at this stage. If Celtic are getting 4000-ish, that leaves 16,000 for Hibs fans. With over 5000 available, that must mean we've sold under 11000.

Possibly we have now as that was from this morning

[B.H.F.C]

Was hoping that the good form with the win last night, and the fact it was pay day for a lot of people, would see sales really pick up.

Doesn’t seem to be a great deal of interest in this considering how big a game it is.

[Billy Whizz]

Was hoping that the good form with the win last night, and the fact it was pay day for a lot of people, would see sales really pick up.

Doesn’t seem to be a great deal of interest in this considering how big a game it is.

Don’t think it’s a Scottish problem, been poor attendance at FA cup games as well
Much much cheaper pricing has to be the way to go for Cup ties going forward, the attendances tell you that

[Springbank]

Don’t think it’s a Scottish problem, been poor attendance at FA cup games as well
Much much cheaper pricing has to be the way to go for Cup ties going forward, the attendances tell you that

not having a go at anyone in particular here, but I can't imagine buying a season book thinking "yesssss I'll definitely see us play v Hamilton in the league. But there's no way I'm going to see the biggest game of the season, with our new unbeaten manager at the wheel, against Lennons mob, who can be denied a treble treble. That sort of excitement is for others. it's not for me"

currently around 3000 season ticket holders would rather see hibs Hamilton in a league game than Hibs Celtic in a cup QF?

[Keith_M]

not having a go at anyone in particular here, but I can't imagine buying a season book thinking "yesssss I'll definitely see us play v Hamilton in the league. But there's no way I'm going to see the biggest game of the season, with our new unbeaten manager at the wheel, against Lennons mob, who can be denied a treble treble. That sort of excitement is for others. it's not for me"

currently around 3000 season ticket holders would rather see hibs Hamilton in a league game than Hibs Celtic in a cup QF?


Actually,there were probably around 3,000 Season Ticket holders missing at that game against Hamilton, but counted in the attendance anyway.

[AugustaHibs]

not having a go at anyone in particular here, but I can't imagine buying a season book thinking "yesssss I'll definitely see us play v Hamilton in the league. But there's no way I'm going to see the biggest game of the season, with our new unbeaten manager at the wheel, against Lennons mob, who can be denied a treble treble. That sort of excitement is for others. it's not for me"

currently around 3000 season ticket holders would rather see hibs Hamilton in a league game than Hibs Celtic in a cup QF?

Money is unfortunately a problem for some

[B.H.F.C]

Don’t think it’s a Scottish problem, been poor attendance at FA cup games as well
Much much cheaper pricing has to be the way to go for Cup ties going forward, the attendances tell you that

In the early rounds I’d agree. But when it gets to this stage in the competition it’s a bit different IMO. Biggest game of the season by a mile.

[Hibees1973]

Hearts v Celtic game last night seemed a great atmosphere. I know it was in the league and season tickets applied.

However, some of our support have let the club/team down with the ticket sales on Saturday. Our game against Celtic is much bigger than last night’s and we should have been able to match this.

I know some people can’t afford to go to every game, but with our fan base we really should sell 16,000 tickets for a home Scottish Cup quarter final against Celtic. Will be a bit sad to see so many empty seats in our end on Saturday.

Hope the Hibs team turns up on Saturday, unlike some of our support.

[JimBHibees]

Still time for a few more tickets to be sold. :flag::flag:

[Hermit Crab]

Still no sections even close to selling out for this game, very disappointing.

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

Should be a bumper crowd, decent kick off time and chance to get back to Hampden. Should be a cracker.

We have a great away support, have shown terrific backing with season tickets yet we get to a quarters for a cup competition that gave us so much pride relief and happiness we can't back the team with a decent support. Disappointing really as little time to change the numbers.

[Blaster]

Still no sections even close to selling out for this game, very disappointing.

I thought the 2 centre sections in the east had limited tickets available when I looked last night

[JimBHibees]

We have a great away support, have shown terrific backing with season tickets yet we get to a quarters for a cup competition that gave us so much pride relief and happiness we can't back the team with a decent support. Disappointing really as little time to change the numbers.

Hopefully a good run today and tomorrow to get numbers up. Team and management deserve decent backing in this game.

[hibIBZ]

Sales so far are dissapointing. Decent kick off time for tv, cheaper than normal for a catA game, the team is on a good run and have a good record at home to Celtic over the past 2 seasons

[theonlywayisup]

not having a go at anyone in particular here, but I can't imagine buying a season book thinking "yesssss I'll definitely see us play v Hamilton in the league. But there's no way I'm going to see the biggest game of the season, with our new unbeaten manager at the wheel, against Lennons mob, who can be denied a treble treble. That sort of excitement is for others. it's not for me"

currently around 3000 season ticket holders would rather see hibs Hamilton in a league game than Hibs Celtic in a cup QF?

Yes, it does sound odd when you state it that way.

I do feel that we have around 8k fans that will pay to watch Hibs irrespective of how and who we are playing.

We then have another 8k fans that need to be convinced to go and watch Hibs and that'll depend on a number of factors including how the team are playing, who we are playing, the day & time of the match, the cost of the match-day experience etc. There's then maybe another 4k that will turn up for those special occasions such as a derby when we've got a good chance of beating the Hertz and don't want to miss out on the experience.

If anyone doubts my figures, the 8k are those that stood by the team when things were dire pre/post relegation. The 16k is based on last season, when we often had that number of home support in games (actual attendees).

[green day]

Pretty sure that if this match was at Celtic park it wouldn't be anywhere near a sellout either.

Crowd will be about 16000, fine for a QF.

[Diclonius]

Celtic have to give us loads of seats in the replay if we draw right?

[007 Mickey Weir]

Sales so far are dissapointing. Decent kick off time for tv, cheaper than normal for a catA game, the team is on a good run and have a good record at home to Celtic over the past 2 seasons

This is how I feel. I can’t wait for it. Going to be great day out. Then the match to watch Hecky at the wheel Hibs.

[scoopyboy]

If that’s including Celtic then even then that’s ambitious. I’d say about 8k and Celtic 3.5k I think it is? So about 11-12k judging by the seating plan.

At least 3000 out.

[The 90+2]

Celtic have to give us loads of seats in the replay if we draw right?

Yep. Would be epic. Have we actually ever played Celtic away in the cup?

[Keith_M]

Still no sections even close to selling out for this game, very disappointing.

Jeezo, hav a day off!

[Seekyit]

Yep. Would be epic. Have we actually ever played Celtic away in the cup?

0-0 in 1987 or 1988. Lost the replay at ER 0-1.

[Hulk1875]

Yep. Would be epic. Have we actually ever played Celtic away in the cup?

This would be class.

[TrinityHibs]

Hearts v Celtic game last night seemed a great atmosphere. I know it was in the league and season tickets applied.

However, some of our support have let the club/team down with the ticket sales on Saturday. Our game against Celtic is much bigger than last night’s and we should have been able to match this.

I know some people can’t afford to go to every game, but with our fan base we really should sell 16,000 tickets for a home Scottish Cup quarter final against Celtic. Will be a bit sad to see so many empty seats in our end on Saturday.

Hope the Hibs team turns up on Saturday, unlike some of our support.

Crap kick off time and pre-arranged night out means I will not be there. I hope you are able to forgive me.

[Dublin07]

0-0 in 1987 or 1988. Lost the replay at ER 0-1.

I was at both those games. I remember it was a huge hibs crowd at the first game in the old terrace behind the goals.

[RoxburghHibs]

Crap kick off time and pre-arranged night out means I will not be there. I hope you are able to forgive me.

Great kick off time means I will be going :flag:

[Seekyit]

I was at both those games. I remember it was a huge hibs crowd at the first game in the old terrace behind the goals.

Me too. Vague recollection that we were too cautious in the replay when we should have had a go at them.

[Real Emerald]

0-0 in 1987 or 1988. Lost the replay at ER 0-1.

Think that was the game where Peter Grant hit the bar and knocked in the rebound if my misty memory serves me right.

[we are hibs]

Last thing we need is a replay. Our record at Celtic park is pitiful

[Gloucester Hibs]

Yep. Would be epic. Have we actually ever played Celtic away in the cup?

We lost 2-0 away to them in a 4th round replay under Duff Jimmy in 1997. Was a good Celtic side to be fair, Di Canio may have scored?

[inglisavhibs]

Crap kick off time and pre-arranged night out means I will not be there. I hope you are able to forgive me.

Must be an early night out, the game finishes at 7 o’clock! I think some Hibs fans are genuinely surprised that more tickets have not been sold for such a big game. At the end of the day you can’t force people to attend a match!

[JeMeSouviens]

Fri 1 Mar 10:47:30 GMT 2019
West
4514 not for sale
1483 available

FF
2185 not for sale
1571 available

East
4537 not for sale
1784 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
15200 not for sale
4838 available

[Hibbyradge]

Last thing we need is a replay. Our record at Celtic park is pitiful

A replay is the second thing we need, no?

A defeat would be the last thing.

[Real Emerald]

Fri 1 Mar 10:47:30 GMT 2019
West
4514 not for sale
1483 available

FF
2185 not for sale
1571 available

East
4537 not for sale
1784 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
15200 not for sale
4838 available

At this rate we could have closed the FF and still had room. On top of that some folk slating Hibs for giving over the whole of the South to the old firm. That will never happen until we can constantly have more demand than home seats. Really disappointing crowd for such a huge game.

[B.H.F.C]

Fri 1 Mar 10:47:30 GMT 2019
West
4514 not for sale
1483 available

FF
2185 not for sale
1571 available

East
4537 not for sale
1784 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
15200 not for sale
4838 available

Dot count yesterday had 5,345 available so we’ve shifted 500 in the last 24 hours. Hopefully that picks up further today/tomorrow.

[Since90+2]

The attendance will be about 16.5k/17k. Which is a decent attendance so no idea why everyone is getting all worked up.

This fascination with attendances is sad.

[green with envy]

The attendance will be about 16.5k/17k. Which is a decent attendance so no idea why everyone is getting all worked up.

This fascination with attendances is sad.

Around the 16/17k would indeed be an excellent crowd. I also agree with your last sentence.

[JimBHibees]

We lost 2-0 away to them in a 4th round replay under Duff Jimmy in 1997. Was a good Celtic side to be fair, Di Canio may have scored?

Yes was there that game Di Canio scored a beauty I think.

[RoxburghHibs]

At this rate we could have closed the FF and still had room. On top of that some folk slating Hibs for giving over the whole of the South to the old firm. That will never happen until we can constantly have more demand than home seats. Really disappointing crowd for such a huge game.

Nah it's about normal for modern day cup football. As stated earlier this is also the case in England as well as Scotland (to compare Hearts got just over 10,000 for a Scottish Cup tie at home to Celtic recently for example). So 16000 odd is absolutely fine and the 12000 or so Hibs fans in the ground will 100% be up for this match - so there is nothing to fear or be disappointed about.

:flag:

[Diclonius]

Yep. Would be epic. Have we actually ever played Celtic away in the cup?

Indeed. Don't they generally still give Rangers a corner though (albeit still a lot of seats)?

[Springbank]

The attendance will be about 16.5k/17k. Which is a decent attendance so no idea why everyone is getting all worked up.

This fascination with attendances is sad.

If it was a spreasheet exercise that had zero effect on the players then yes I would agree it would be sad.

But it's more than that, much more.

Ask any professional footballer, involved in competitive sport.

Ask any of the Hibs teams that had full houses roaring them on in the key games of recent years (v Dundee Utd, v hearts etc)

The game is about margins - when the 12th man is there, not a seat to be had, the noise under the lights, it gave SJM, Dylan, Cummings, even Humphries & Shinnie that extra % that won the crunch games.

Yet as things stand, we'll have a promising team, with a forward line in great form, under a new manager, facing the old manager, running out to a stadium where there are thousands of seats empty.

It's naive to think that makes no difference to being roared on like 11 gladiators in a packed arena, it really is.

[Real Emerald]

Nah it's about normal for modern day cup football. As stated earlier this is also the case in England as well as Scotland (to compare Hearts got just over 10,000 for a Scottish Cup tie at home to Celtic recently for example). So 16000 odd is absolutely fine and the 12000 or so Hibs fans in the ground will 100% be up for this match - so there is nothing to fear or be disappointed about.

:flag:

I disagree, as a ST holder there’s no way I could sit in the house and miss a QF Scottish Cup tie at home against Celtic. There are folk with other arrangements and there are others that can’t afford it but there must be thousands missing this who just can’t be bothered. I don’t really understand it. You can’t make folk go though.

[Billy Whizz]

A replay is the second thing we need, no?

A defeat would be the last thing.

Would be a money spinner though😜

[B.H.F.C]

The attendance will be about 16.5k/17k. Which is a decent attendance so no idea why everyone is getting all worked up.

This fascination with attendances is sad.

Don’t think it’s sad at all to want the place full.

The recent night time games against Hearts with a full house have had cracking atmospheres and, if it was full, this would have the potential to be even better when you chuck in the fact it’s a Scottish Cup quarter final etc.

[JimBHibees]

Don’t think it’s sad at all to want the place full.

The recent night time games against Hearts with a full house have had cracking atmospheres and, if it was full, this would have the potential to be even better when you chuck in the fact it’s a Scottish Cup quarter final etc.

Totally agree it being mobbed helps Hibs in these sort of games.

[Since90+2]

Don’t think it’s sad at all to want the place full.

The recent night time games against Hearts with a full house have had cracking atmospheres and, if it was full, this would have the potential to be even better when you chuck in the fact it’s a Scottish Cup quarter final etc.

The attendance will be what it is. Sitting on here moaning about folk maybe not going is pointless as it's not going to make any difference.

In the grand scheme of things how much difference does it make if the attendance is 15,000 instead of 17,000? The amount of time some folk spend on here getting all worked over it is mad.

[BegbieHSC]

There tends to be a wee bounce on the Friday before matchday. Given it's a 5.15 kick off, there's a bit more time to get tickets earlier in the day, before tickets go off sale (as they do pre-category A)

Either way - I'll be proud to be there, and support this team and Hecky, regardless of attendance.

[SideBurns]

0-0 in 1987 or 1988. Lost the replay at ER 0-1.

First game was Mickey Weir's comeback match after his brief spell at Luton. Must've been at least 5000 Hibbies there.

Remember at the replay saying what a ***** game Eddie May was having in midfield. But that was because it was actually Callum Milne. Yes, I was pished. As Alex Miller must've been to pick Callum in midfield.

[Since452]

The attendance will be about 16.5k/17k. Which is a decent attendance so no idea why everyone is getting all worked up.

This fascination with attendances is sad.

For a game where season tickets aren't valid that would be an excellent attendance and will make us a good few bob.

[Since452]

I disagree, as a ST holder there’s no way I could sit in the house and miss a QF Scottish Cup tie at home against Celtic. There are folk with other arrangements and there are others that can’t afford it but there must be thousands missing this who just can’t be bothered. I don’t really understand it. You can’t make folk go though.

Not everyone's life revolves around Hibs

[BILLYHIBS]

Think it’s time to dig my Delia Smith “Where are you?” thread out from the archives

Get your sicknotes ready boys :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Not everyone's life revolves around Hibs

Well it should. :greengrin

Lets be fair this isnt a run of the mill game. Quarter final of the Scottish at home to best team in the country at a decent kick off time.

[Up The Bracket]

Not everyone's life revolves around Hibs

It does when we’re in a cup final and they’re demanding tickets though.

All jokes aside 16k isn’t a bad turnout at all, league fixtures tend to get higher figures than are there due to the £25 STs bought in the FF Lower that are never used. Don’t understand why people are disappointed in honesty, was only a few years ago we’d only get 12k for games against Hearts.

[BlackSheep]

Thanks to the kick off time change I cannot make it... ive been threatened with divorce if i even ask again.... We have friends visiting from abroad and the wife has given me strict orders... I am absolutely gutted!! Hibs TV at home will have to suffice, that was her terms. :(

[B.H.F.C]

The attendance will be what it is. Sitting on here moaning about folk maybe not going is pointless as it's not going to make any difference.

In the grand scheme of things how much difference does it make if the attendance is 15,000 instead of 17,000? The amount of time some folk spend on here getting all worked over it is mad.

People merely want the ground to be full. It seems you’re getting more worked up about other people apparently being worked up than anything.

As for the difference of an extra 2,000 bodies it’d be much better to have them than not. Not least financially.

[Bishop Hibee]

First game was Mickey Weir's comeback match after his brief spell at Luton. Must've been at least 5000 Hibbies there.

Remember at the replay saying what a ***** game Eddie May was having in midfield. But that was because it was actually Callum Milne. Yes, I was pished. As Alex Miller must've been to pick Callum in midfield.

I was at both games. Should have won at Celtic Park. Milne had his best game for Hibs when he played defensive midfield away to Anderlecht.

[JeMeSouviens]

Thanks to the kick off time change I cannot make it... ive been threatened with divorce if i even ask again.... We have friends visiting from abroad and the wife has given me strict orders... I am absolutely gutted!! Hibs TV at home will have to suffice, that was her terms. :(

So you're going to ignore your visitors and watch a livestream?

Might as well be hung for a (Black)sheep as a lamb then? :wink:

[Albanian Hibs]

Thanks to the kick off time change I cannot make it... ive been threatened with divorce if i even ask again.... We have friends visiting from abroad and the wife has given me strict orders... I am absolutely gutted!! Hibs TV at home will have to suffice, that was her terms. :(

Think your wife needs told 🤣......and that's coming from a wife 😀

[007]

Thanks to the kick off time change I cannot make it... ive been threatened with divorce if i even ask again.... We have friends visiting from abroad and the wife has given me strict orders... I am absolutely gutted!! Hibs TV at home will have to suffice, that was her terms. :(

Take the visitors and wife to ER and treat them to half a pepperoni pizza for their tea.

[Billy Whizz]

When do Hibs stop selling tickets for this game
Do we not usually have a cut off point for Cat A games?

[Hermit Crab]

Not everyone's life revolves around Hibs


Correct but if this was Hearts away in the QF folk would be screaming for tickets even if the game kicked off at 7am on a Sunday morning.

Sales for this are very poor imo. Still thousands left, the FFL is going to be virtually empty on Saturday.

[CapitalGreen]

Correct but if this was Hearts away in the QF folk would be screaming for tickets even if the game kicked off at 7am on a Sunday morning.

It's almost as if there is a 13,000 more tickets on sale to Hibs fans for this than would be on-sale for Hearts away.

[The 90+2]

Take the visitors and wife to ER and treat them to half a pepperoni pizza for their tea.

Or send them for a meal at Vittorias on Leith Walk and meet them After.

[Diclonius]

It's almost as if there is a 13,000 more tickets on sale to Hibs fans for this than would be on-sale for Hearts away.

:tee hee:

To be fair, we usually sell out home games v Hearts fairly quickly too. If we were playing them tomorrow in the cup tickets would have sold out Monday.

[Hermit Crab]

It's almost as if there is a 13,000 more tickets on sale to Hibs fans for this than would be on-sale for Hearts away.


It's almost as if folk kicked up holy hell a few months ago about giving the OF the whole South stand as well. We have barely sold over half our own allocation for Saturday.

[Hermit Crab]

:tee hee:

To be fair, we usually sell out home games v Hearts fairly quickly too. If we were playing them tomorrow in the cup tickets would have sold out Monday.


Agree, no way would sales be a poor as this.

[Blaster]

It's almost as if folk kicked up holy hell a few months ago about giving the OF the whole South stand as well. We have barely sold over half our own allocation for Saturday.

Here you go making numbers up again. 11k out of 16k barely half. Ok then

[Hermit Crab]

Here you go making numbers up again. 11k out of 16k barely half. Ok then


What numbers have I made up?

[Blaster]

What numbers have I made up?

Barely half would be just over 8k
The Hamilton game you said there was under 11k which was nonsense too

[Wee Effen Bee]

It's almost as if folk kicked up holy hell a few months ago about giving the OF the whole South stand as well. We have barely sold over half our own allocation for Saturday.

I thought we had sold over 11000 of our allocation?🤔 How much does ER hold?

[Fife-Hibee]

Thanks to the kick off time change I cannot make it... ive been threatened with divorce if i even ask again.... We have friends visiting from abroad and the wife has given me strict orders... I am absolutely gutted!! Hibs TV at home will have to suffice, that was her terms. :(
Grow a pair man ! 😂

[Hermit Crab]

Not a single section close to selling out.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/e88b0c8a6ffb16c1a106006c155a7637.jpg

[Hermit Crab]

Barely half would be just over 8k
The Hamilton game you said there was under 11k which was nonsense too


If you were at the Hamilton game you would have seen there was under 11k there, Hibs say the attendance is tickets sold, not who actually attends.

[Blaster]

Not a single section close to selling out.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/e88b0c8a6ffb16c1a106006c155a7637.jpg

You do realise it doesn’t go amber/red any more? Click on section 41 I think it is and very few tickets left

[Blaster]

If you were at the Hamilton game you would have seen there was under 11k there, Hibs say the attendance is tickets sold, not who actually attends.

I was there mate and I reckon around 13.5k were there. There is no way you could have got another 9k in the ground that day

[SquashedFrogg]

Thanks to the kick off time change I cannot make it... ive been threatened with divorce if i even ask again.... We have friends visiting from abroad and the wife has given me strict orders... I am absolutely gutted!! Hibs TV at home will have to suffice, that was her terms. :(

It was my Mrs birthday on Wednesday. I've treated her to a ticket for the game. Who says romance is dead.

[Hermit Crab]

You do realise it doesn’t go amber/red any more? Click on section 41 I think it is and very few tickets left


38.

[Hermit Crab]

It was my Mrs birthday on Wednesday. I've treated her to a ticket for the game. Who says romance is dead.


Hospitality I hope. :greengrin

[Big_Franck]

Not a single section close to selling out.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/e88b0c8a6ffb16c1a106006c155a7637.jpg

Your obsession with Hibs' ticket sales can't be good for you mate. Whatever the attendance we're giving them a doing :flag:

[Hermit Crab]

Your obsession with Hibs' ticket sales can't be good for you mate. Whatever the attendance we're giving give them a doing :flag:


I hope so.

[Blaster]

38.

I think that normally would have changed to red? Can’t remember the exact criteria but doesn’t do it any more it seems

[Diclonius]

It's almost as if folk kicked up holy hell a few months ago about giving the OF the whole South stand as well. We have barely sold over half our own allocation for Saturday.

It's legitimate for the Rangers game - STs will generally go as they've already paid and additional sales/walkups would mean that it would be viable to sell in the South. I reckon we'll sell out or come close to it for next Friday.

[Hermit Crab]

It's legitimate for the Rangers game - STs will generally go as they've already paid and additional sales/walkups would mean that it would be viable to sell in the South. I reckon we'll sell out or come close to it for next Friday.


The remaining tickets for this match are selling well.

[green day]

I think that normally would have changed to red? Can’t remember the exact criteria but doesn’t do it any more it seems

Correct, there are a few sections with only single tickets left - these would ordinarily have changed colour. Presume another cock up by Ticketmaster.

[madhibby]

Correct but if this was Hearts away in the QF folk would be screaming for tickets even if the game kicked off at 7am on a Sunday morning.

Sales for this are very poor imo. Still thousands left, the FFL is going to be virtually empty on Saturday.

While sales overall arent great it does reflect non attendance of season ticket holders for cup games that affects all clubs.

There are still over 2,200 tickets sold for the Famous Five stand overall which is around 60% of it’s capacity - so the stand is hardly empty although sales are always higher in the Upper Tier.

Attendance is likely to be around 15k which isn’t bad for Scottish Cup?

[Diclonius]

Correct, there are a few sections with only single tickets left - these would ordinarily have changed colour. Presume another cock up by Ticketmaster.

It doesn't do that any more with the new layout - blue if there's tickets, grey if there isn't. One of the few downsides from the switchover.

[green day]

It doesn't do that any more with the new layout - blue if there's tickets, grey if there isn't. One of the few downsides from the switchover.

Aye, sorry I was meaning it would have gone amber or whatever in the "old" system.

[Gloucester Hibs]

Anything close to or above 16k is great IMO.

When Hearts played Celtic in 2013 at home (the 0-7 trouncing) n the Scottish Cup the attendance was a whopping... 10.5k!

[Hibernia&Alba]

Anything close to or above 16k is great IMO.

When Hearts played Celtic in 2013 at home (the 0-7 trouncing) n the Scottish Cup the attendance was a whopping... 10.5k!

I would expect close to a full house for a quarter-final against the holders, when they have 4000 tickets.

[Col2]

Anything close to or above 16k is great IMO.

When Hearts played Celtic in 2013 at home (the 0-7 trouncing) n the Scottish Cup the attendance was a whopping... 10.5k!

To be fair the Hearts fans were handing over cash for the latest “share issue” so things might have been tight. I think some of them didn’t even get a share certificate for the trouble but wee Robbo sponsored it and said it was all legitimate so must have been fine.

[TrinityHibs]

Must be an early night out, the game finishes at 7 o’clock! I think some Hibs fans are genuinely surprised that more tickets have not been sold for such a big game. At the end of the day you can’t force people to attend a match!

It is a reasonably early start got to be there for 7.30. I suppose I could leave early and get a taxi direct from Easter Road and just tell the wife I havent bothered getting showered or changed and she can just make her own way there. If I do that I will apologise to you in advance for leaving early. Nothing to do with not being forced just circumstances mean I cannot make it

[Famous Fiver]

Tin hat firmly on.

Could the negativity often expressed on this forum about many and various things Hibs have put some people off buying tickets?

[JXM73]

Tin hat firmly on.

Could the negativity often expressed on this forum about many and various things Hibs have put some people off buying tickets?

Poor wee snowflakes, better no tell them about momo either...

[Callum7]

Poor wee snowflakes, better no tell them about momo either...

There’ll be a lot of people on this forum that will have no idea what you’re on about. But I understand. :thumbsup:

[RoxburghHibs]

I would expect close to a full house for a quarter-final against the holders, when they have 4000 tickets.

Not sure why? As mentioned crowds for cup ties in the UK are lower in recent years with Hearts having 7000 fans for a recent Scottish Cup tie against the holders. There will be about 16k there which is grand as the 12000+ Hibs fans will be fully behind the team and that's what really matters.

[Springbank]

Tin hat firmly on.

Could the negativity often expressed on this forum about many and various things Hibs have put some people off buying tickets?

With other clubs fans I reckon you're more likely to see talk along the lines of "no excuses, get yourself along to support the team, they need your backing"

With a certain parts of our support you sometimes feel it's a case of "any excuse accepted"

Do we really have more people in our support than other clubs who will struggle to get along, to watch a high scoring forward line, McNulty 6 in 4, with the added spice of Flo vs Lennon, an intriguing test for our new boss The Heck - I mean what more do people want?

I'm in the "no excuses" mould myself - what a great game in prospect and I can't wait for the kick off.

Mon the Hibs!

[CMurdoch]

Lots of good tickets still available for any switherers.
Suspect it will be busy all round on Saturday with the exception of the FFL which will be half full

[Brightside]

If you were at the Hamilton game you would have seen there was under 11k there, Hibs say the attendance is tickets sold, not who actually attends.

Correct - not even close to 11k at Hamilton game.

[JimBHibees]

Correct - not even close to 11k at Hamilton game.

Agree 15k easy :greengrin

[Famous Fiver]

I am firmly in the convinced camp and will be attending.

I was not at Perth on Wednesday night, away on business, and could only follow the match through updates on Hibs.net. Go back and read the posts covering 15 minutes in to half time. Negativity or what?

Hanlon, McGregor, Gray, Stevenson, Milligan, Marciano all mince.

If they were that bad how the heck did we manage to survive 75 minutes without conceding a goal and win the match into the bargain?

Anyone following the match on here would have had their scarf burned before half time.

Rant over.

[Montford]

These tickets also didn’t come online for public sale TIL Monday (I think).. should’ve been at least a week earlier

[HFC93]

Remember the folk slamming the club for giving the Old Firm a full stand? They've gone quiet.

Probably moved on to attacking the club on another issue or waiting until we get a bad reult.

[theonlywayisup]

I am firmly in the convinced camp and will be attending.

I was not at Perth on Wednesday night, away on business, and could only follow the match through updates on Hibs.net. Go back and read the posts covering 15 minutes in to half time. Negativity or what?

Hanlon, McGregor, Gray, Stevenson, Milligan, Marciano all mince.

If they were that bad how the heck did we manage to survive 75 minutes without conceding a goal and win the match into the bargain?

Anyone following the match on here would have had their scarf burned before half time.

Rant over.

Agree! The problem is that there are many Hibs fans that never make a mistake at work and expect the same of Hibs players. A few mistakes and they're brutal and should be binned.

Note Hecky coming out with the comment that everyone makes mistake and it's not as if they go out wanting to make mistakes - it just happens.

[JeMeSouviens]

Sales trickling along ...

Fri 1 Mar 18:16:34 GMT 2019
West
4636 not for sale
1361 available

FF
2255 not for sale
1501 available

East
4725 not for sale
1596 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
15580 not for sale
4458 available

[jgl07]

While sales overall arent great it does reflect non attendance of season ticket holders for cup games that affects all clubs.

There are still over 2,200 tickets sold for the Famous Five stand overall which is around 60% of it’s capacity - so the stand is hardly empty although sales are always higher in the Upper Tier.

Attendance is likely to be around 15k which isn’t bad for Scottish Cup?
Are the FF Lower tickets on sale to those without a ST there? They didn’t sell them for the previous round.

[inglisavhibs]

It is a reasonably early start got to be there for 7.30. I suppose I could leave early and get a taxi direct from Easter Road and just tell the wife I havent bothered getting showered or changed and she can just make her own way there. If I do that I will apologise to you in advance for leaving early. Nothing to do with not being forced just circumstances mean I cannot make it
No need to apologise, wasn't getting at you or anybody else. People can chose to go or not and everyone has different priorities. Enjoy your night out.

[SquashedFrogg]

Hospitality I hope. :greengrin

East. Keep her expectations low.

[Keith_M]

It's quite funny when people simply encourage (not tell) as many people to attend as possible, if they can, the number of folk who feel so offended by it that they have to explain why they can't possibly go.... and how dare you judge me.



I realise there are a small number of Über Fans that do make dig at others, presumably to highlight how great they are, but surely that's different from people that are simply trying to 'rouse the troops', so to speak.

[Stuart93]

Sales trickling along ...

Fri 1 Mar 18:16:34 GMT 2019
West
4636 not for sale
1361 available

FF
2255 not for sale
1501 available

East
4725 not for sale
1596 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
15580 not for sale
4458 available

Ooft, so poor for our biggest game of the season

[Billy Whizz]

Sales trickling along ...

Fri 1 Mar 18:16:34 GMT 2019
West
4636 not for sale
1361 available

FF
2255 not for sale
1501 available

East
4725 not for sale
1596 available

South
3932 not for sale
0 available


Total
15580 not for sale
4458 available

Sold around 400 or so since this morning

[Keith_M]

Sold around 400 or so since this morning


Just sold another four Billy.

Needed to wait to see how many were in my group before buying.

[SquashedFrogg]

Ooft, so poor for our biggest game of the season

I'd class our home derby a bigger game.

[Ringothedog]

Ooft, so poor for our biggest game of the season

Nonsense, this was never going to sell out and anything above 16500 would be fantastic

[Ringothedog]

I'd class our home derby a bigger game.

So would i

[Stuart93]

I'd class our home derby a bigger game.

Na not for me, Scottish cup is most likely our only chance of achieving anything this season. Win tomorrow and you’ve got a trip to hampden to look forward to & the possibility of getting Europe if you go beyond that.

[SquashedFrogg]

Na not for me, Scottish cup is most likely our only chance of achieving anything this season. Win tomorrow and you’ve got a trip to hampden to look forward to & the possibility of getting Europe if you go beyond that.

Fair dos. I just think yams game was bigger. 3 points at stake against city rivals.

Not suggesting tomorrow isn't important btw

[kaimendhibs]

I am firmly in the convinced camp and will be attending.

I was not at Perth on Wednesday night, away on business, and could only follow the match through updates on Hibs.net. Go back and read the posts covering 15 minutes in to half time. Negativity or what?

Hanlon, McGregor, Gray, Stevenson, Milligan, Marciano all mince.

If they were that bad how the heck did we manage to survive 75 minutes without conceding a goal and win the match into the bargain?

Anyone following the match on here would have had their scarf burned before half time.

Rant over.I was there mate and we were very poor in the first half. That's a fact.
2nd half was far better

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[Speedway]

The tickets haven’t sold because the fans think we’re going to get pumped.

[CathroMustStay]

The tickets haven’t sold because the fans think we’re going to get pumped.

Ridiculous excuse.

Celtic haven't won at ER for 5 years.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Ridiculous excuse.

Celtic haven't won at ER for 5 years.

We were in the Championship for three of those! :greengrin

[brianmc]

The tickets haven’t sold because the fans think we’re going to get pumped.

Interesting theory...

My two season ticket seats weren't purchased cos I'm absolutely skint. I'd LOVE to be going. I'd love to have the disposable income some of the people on here have - but if I did, I'd like to think I wouldn't have the same truly obnoxious "I'm a better Hibs fan/person than you" attitude spouted by some on this (and other) thread(s).

And FYI the permanently obsessed Hermit Crab - if it was hearts at tynecastle I wouldn't be going either.

Don't judge us all by your sad, obsessive standards.

[SquashedFrogg]

We were in the Championship for three of those! :greengrin

😂🤣

[Glory Lurker]

The tickets haven’t sold because the fans think we’re going to get pumped.

The folk who aren’t going for that reason will be beilin they weren’t there when we win it.

[SquashedFrogg]

The folk who aren’t going for that reason will be beilin when we win it.

Or, like everyone else, ecstatic and looking forward to Hampden?

[Hermit Crab]

Interesting theory...

My two season ticket seats weren't purchased cos I'm absolutely skint. I'd LOVE to be going. I'd love to have the disposable income some of the people on here have - but if I did, I'd like to think I wouldn't have the same truly obnoxious "I'm a better Hibs fan/person than you" attitude spouted by some on this (and other) thread(s).

And FYI the permanently obsessed Hermit Crab - if it was hearts at tynecastle I wouldn't be going either.

Don't judge us all by your sad, obsessive standards.


I'm not permanently obsessed, I was just pointing out that some of the fans want the OF allocation slashed but don't step up to the plate when we need to sell the tickets. This is a massive game for us, biggest of the season so far and we have had a poor response from the supporters despite the fact the ticket pricing and kick off times are decent for once! .

If you're skint, you're skint, what can you do? Nobody will criticise you for that. The fact you get folk that say they won't give them (Celtic) the money or I'm just going to the pub to watch the game are the very same folk who would be crying out for a ticket for Tynecastle or indeed the semi final should we get there.

[Glory Lurker]

Or, like everyone else, ecstatic and looking forward to Hampden?

I’ve fixed my post!

[Fergos]

Interesting theory...

My two season ticket seats weren't purchased cos I'm absolutely skint. I'd LOVE to be going. I'd love to have the disposable income some of the people on here have - but if I did, I'd like to think I wouldn't have the same truly obnoxious "I'm a better Hibs fan/person than you" attitude spouted by some on this (and other) thread(s).

And FYI the permanently obsessed Hermit Crab - if it was hearts at tynecastle I wouldn't be going either.

Don't judge us all by your sad, obsessive standards.

Good point bud, for some it’s just a simple matter of economics and disposable income. Not everyone has spare cash after buying a ST to be able to afford to go. An adult ticket at £25 with your ST isn’t cheap.

GGTTH

[Jack Hackett]

I'm not permanently obsessed, I was just pointing out that some of the fans want the OF allocation slashed but don't step up to the plate when we need to sell the tickets. This is a massive game for us, biggest of the season so far and we have had a poor response from the supporters despite the fact the ticket pricing and kick off times are decent for once! .

If you're skint, you're skint, what can you do? Nobody will criticise you for that. The fact you get folk that say they won't give them (Celtic) the money or I'm just going to the pub to watch the game are the very same folk who would be crying out for a ticket for Tynecastle or indeed the semi final should we get there.

That's just an assumption on your part. Do you know for a fact they haven't?

[Hermit Crab]

That's just an assumption on your part. Do you know for a fact they haven't?


Of course I don't but when fans make noises they have to back that up. Egg on our face again by having to give the OF a full South stand because of a poor uptake from our fans.

Also, I know its the cup and we have to give Celtic the whole end but The Rangers next Friday is totally different.

[DH1875]

The tickets haven’t sold because the fans think we’re going to get pumped.

I'm pretty confident that we will win and I'm not going. Wish I was but working in Glasgow till 5pm. Gutted.

[Stuart93]

The tickets haven’t sold because the fans think we’re going to get pumped.

Agree with that...it was the same in the semi final hampden

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Good point bud, for some it’s just a simple matter of economics and disposable income. Not everyone has spare cash after buying a ST to be able to afford to go. An adult ticket at £25 with your ST isn’t cheap.

GGTTH

To be honest I struggle to understand why anyone would be willing to pay out £400 for a ST, but not £25 to watch a game as big as this :confused:

[SquashedFrogg]

Agree with that...it was the same in the semi final hampden

Curious... What one are you referring to?

[Stuart93]

Curious... What one are you referring to?

Vs Celtic last season when we got beat 4-2

[Ringothedog]

Agree with that...it was the same in the semi final hampden

We sold 12000 for an early kickoff,league cup semi final in Glasgow live on telly. How many did you think would be there? Seriously

[SquashedFrogg]

Vs Celtic last season when we got beat 4-2

Cool. Thanks.

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

I'm not permanently obsessed, I was just pointing out that some of the fans want the OF allocation slashed but don't step up to the plate when we need to sell the tickets. This is a massive game for us, biggest of the season so far and we have had a poor response from the supporters despite the fact the ticket pricing and kick off times are decent for once! .

If you're skint, you're skint, what can you do? Nobody will criticise you for that. The fact you get folk that say they won't give them (Celtic) the money or I'm just going to the pub to watch the game are the very same folk who would be crying out for a ticket for Tynecastle or indeed the semi final should we get there.


:thumbsup:

[majorhibs]

To be honest I struggle to understand why anyone would be willing to pay out £400 for a ST, but not £25 to watch a game as big as this :confused:

I struggle to understand anyone anywhere who thinks anyone else is like me them in anyway, let alone that their circumstances at any given time will be remotely similar!

[yonder1875]

Such disappointing sales, don’t get it as I’m personally buzzing for it.

[monktonharp]

Such disappointing sales, don’t get it as I’m personally buzzing for it.feel the same, but a lot might not be able to afford it? disappointing ,but I gave up my FFL seats, got extras for family in East

[green with envy]

Such disappointing sales, don’t get it as I’m personally buzzing for it.

As am I, but i'm not overly bothered with the ticket sales. We've had to fork out in the past week near on £75.00 for tickets, as someone that is on the lower wage scale, that's a lot of dosh in a short time, however, it's what I do.

I for one aint going to judge folk that can't for financial reasons or just because they don't want to due to it being live on the telly. However, I will be delighted for the fans that turn up on the night to hopefully cheer on the team to victory and feel the buzz as we exit the ground come 7.00.

[Sean1875]

Like many others I’m a bit miffed by the poor sales but personally I can’t wait for the game, some of the best and most enjoyable times I’ve had at ER in the last couple years have been against Celtic and if we can manage to pull off a result tomorrow it’ll easily top any of them, bring them on.


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[Hibeesmad]

Win tomorrow would go down as my favourite win of the season so far. Really hope we can do it 👍💚

[monktonharp]

I actually think we will win. 1 nil.

[Hermit Crab]

I actually think we will win. 1 nil.


Can't see us keeping a clean sheet unfortunately, our caravan towing defenders may be exploited tomorrow, Celtics first goal on Wednesday was a phenomenal counter attack.

[Tornadoes70]

Na not for me, Scottish cup is most likely our only chance of achieving anything this season. Win tomorrow and you’ve got a trip to hampden to look forward to & the possibility of getting Europe if you go beyond that.

I couldn't agree more with you on this.

Its unbelievable that supporters would miss out attending this one. What more can a new manager do than win three games in a row to entice a bumper support for this mammoth game in the season.

When we were young and didn't have the money to pay in we'd be looking to scale the walls or find a hole in the fence or double up or some other way to get in. I know you can't do that these days but I'm merely highlighting how desperate we were to watch the Hi bees.

Going down the Albion Road, there's no better feeling. Go and support the team ffs.

Mon the Cabbage!!!

:flag:

[Fergos]

To be honest I struggle to understand why anyone would be willing to pay out £400 for a ST, but not £25 to watch a game as big as this :confused:

Excellent, we have our own Martin Lewis, money saving expert.....

[soupernashwan]

I couldn't agree more with you on this.

Its unbelievable that supporters would miss out attending this one. What more can a new manager do than win three games in a row to entice a bumper support for this mammoth game in the season.

When we were young and didn't have the money to pay in we'd be looking to scale the walls or find a hole in the fence or double up or some other way to get in. I know you can't do that these days but I'm merely highlighting how desperate we were to watch the Hi bees.

Going down the Albion Road, there's no better feeling. Go and support the team ffs.

Mon the Cabbage!!!

:flag:

I think the modern day equivalent of scaling the walls is to search for a dodgy stream of Premier Sports and watch online. Grumble grumble.

[Brooster]

Ooft, so poor for our biggest game of the season

Check the amateur dramatics. Anyone who thinks 17k is a poor crowd for a non season ticket TV game is deluded.

[04Sauzee]

To be honest I struggle to understand why anyone would be willing to pay out £400 for a ST, but not £25 to watch a game as big as this :confused:

Because it's not all single £400 season tickets and single £25 tickets for today. How much did a family of 4 pay for season tickets and how much does it cost a family of 4 to attend today.

[Robbo6-2]

Check the amateur dramatics. Anyone who thinks 17k is a poor crowd for a non season ticket TV game is deluded.

Have we actually sold 13k tho?

If you look online id say it was lucky to be 10

[DarrenSQH]

A few people in my group that go to games have prior arrangements. The cup seems rushed now with the winter break and I think at 3 weeks notice for the draw and then 2 weeks notice for the actual kick off time quite a few people could have other plans by then that they can't get out of.

[Blaster]

Have we actually sold 13k tho?

If you look online id say it was lucky to be 10

According to the last update yesterday

15800 unavailable

Less 3800 away fans = 12000

Allow for a few hundred hospitality seats etc we’ve sold over 11500 so far

I think

[JimBHibees]

Like many others I’m a bit miffed by the poor sales but personally I can’t wait for the game, some of the best and most enjoyable times I’ve had at ER in the last couple years have been against Celtic and if we can manage to pull off a result tomorrow it’ll easily top any of them, bring them on.


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Couldnt agree more the game in December where to me we won comfortably and was our best performance of the season by a distance and the one at the end of last season when we were brilliant were both superb games. Dont see tonight being any different and while it would be better for it to be sold out the most important thing is that the significant number of Hibs fans (and lets be real it will be a decent turnout) at the game get behind the team from start to finish. We are definitely in with a chance that is for sure and like most have concerns defensively though our forwards are capable of ripping them apart also if they play as open as they normally do. They have pace but in Christie, Rogic and McGregor dont appear to have a lot of creativity in their side though aware Liam's younger brother is a potential talent. Bring it on. :flag:

[JimBHibees]

Can't see us keeping a clean sheet unfortunately, our caravan towing defenders may be exploited tomorrow, Celtics first goal on Wednesday was a phenomenal counter attack.

But I can see our forwards scoring more than one against their caravan towing defenders.

[eastcoasthibby]

Today will totally fepend us defending well all over the park, not sitting in deep, if we can.get the ball.to feet against their centre halves we will get good chances ... our central midfield cannot.sit deep and let Scott Brown run the game ...interesting evening ahead 😁

[Hibeewilly]

Interesting theory...

My two season ticket seats weren't purchased cos I'm absolutely skint. I'd LOVE to be going. I'd love to have the disposable income some of the people on here have - but if I did, I'd like to think I wouldn't have the same truly obnoxious "I'm a better Hibs fan/person than you" attitude spouted by some on this (and other) thread(s).

And FYI the permanently obsessed Hermit Crab - if it was hearts at tynecastle I wouldn't be going either.

Don't judge us all by your sad, obsessive standards.
One of my group has had to pull out Brianmc………..the ticket is yours if you want it mate. just PM me and let me know:flag:

[berwickhibee]

One of my group has had to pull out Brianmc………..the ticket is yours if you want it mate. just PM me and let me know:flag:

Thats what being i hibee is all about👍

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

One of my group has had to pull out Brianmc………..the ticket is yours if you want it mate. just PM me and let me know:flag:
Fantastic gesture, well done.

[Since452]

Fantastic crowd for a cup game

[B.H.F.C]

One of my group has had to pull out Brianmc………..the ticket is yours if you want it mate. just PM me and let me know:flag:

Superb stuff.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Because it's not all single £400 season tickets and single £25 tickets for today. How much did a family of 4 pay for season tickets and how much does it cost a family of 4 to attend today.

Exactly, the family of 4 who can afford the huge outlay on season tickets, could surely make the much less outlay for a ticket today if they really wanted to. If we get to the final we won't hear anyone coming out with same argument. It is up to the individual, but at least be honest. Personally I didn't go to the last round, I was working, but if I'm honest had I really wanted to go I would have done something to try to get off, but didn't think it worth it.

[itslegaltender]

And yet these absent season ticketers will be greeting about wanting to take their wives and girlfriends with them to the semi for a wee day trip.

Anyone at the game today should be given priority for the semi final tickets.

[bigwheel]

And yet these absent season ticketers will be greeting about wanting to take their wives and girlfriends with them to the semi for a wee day trip.

Anyone at the game today should be given priority for the semi final tickets.


That’s called Loyalty points - unless you suggest that someone who has been at every game yet can’t make today ..should be less priority than someone who only goes today ?

[Onceinawhile]

And yet these absent season ticketers will be greeting about wanting to take their wives and girlfriends with them to the semi for a wee day trip.


I doubt anyone has a wife and girlfriend.

I'm not going today as it's the wife's birthday soon and I've had to buy her a present. As a result, I won't be spending £50 on my own and my 2 sons season ticket seats.

I'll be first in line for Hampden tickets though. Don't worry.

[hibsmad]

I think that people just need to accept that a match against Celtic doesn't have the same appeal to some as one against Hearts or Rangers. On paper it's a huge game, but unfortunately not as far as every supporter is concerned.

I'm not speaking of my own feelings here, I'm going today and can't wait. I'm just accepting the reality.

There will be people who say "I detest Celtic" or "I hate them every bit as much as Rangers" or "same arse different cheek".

Thats all fine and I'm not doubting that some people feel that way, it' just not the case for the majority.

For anyone who disagrees, just look at the last game against them at ER. We were 2 nil up with a few minutes to go and people were queuing to get out.

That would never happen against Hearts or Rangers.

The bottom line is that ticket sales are what they are. We sell tickets based on the size of our club and the demand for the game. What's the point in worrying about it?

[Aritch]

If the game had been at 3pm, I could have made it. It's just the bizarre kick off time for a Saturday match that stopped me from going.

[Hermit Crab]

I think that people just need to accept that a match against Celtic doesn't have the same appeal to some as one against Hearts or Rangers. On paper it's a huge game, but unfortunately not as far as every supporter is concerned.

I'm not speaking of my own feelings here, I'm going today and can't wait. I'm just accepting the reality.

There will be people who say "I detest Celtic" or "I hate them every bit as much as Rangers" or "same arse different cheek".

Thats all fine and I'm not doubting that some people feel that way, it' just not the case for the majority.

For anyone who disagrees, just look at the last game against them at ER. We were 2 nil up with a few minutes to go and people were queuing to get out.

That would never happen against Hearts or Rangers.

The bottom line is that ticket sales are what they are. We sell tickets based on the size of our club and the demand for the game. What's the point in worrying about it?


You're joking right? Its one of the big 3 matches.

[BoomtownHibees]

Exactly, the family of 4 who can afford the huge outlay on season tickets, could surely make the much less outlay for a ticket today if they really wanted to. If we get to the final we won't hear anyone coming out with same argument. It is up to the individual, but at least be honest. Personally I didn't go to the last round, I was working, but if I'm honest had I really wanted to go I would have done something to try to get off, but didn't think it worth it.

Excellent. So we have someone moaning about folk not attending that freely admits he couldn’t really be arsed going to the last round.

As to your season ticket argument. A lot of folk spread their payments over 10 months or so and believe it or not, can’t then afford another outlay for a one off game

[Onceinawhile]

Exactly, the family of 4 who can afford the huge outlay on season tickets, could surely make the much less outlay for a ticket today if they really wanted to. If we get to the final we won't hear anyone coming out with same argument. It is up to the individual, but at least be honest. Personally I didn't go to the last round, I was working, but if I'm honest had I really wanted to go I would have done something to try to get off, but didn't think it worth it.

So 435 over 11 months is less affordable than 50 in one week, when you already have the season ticket payment in that month? That's solid maths.

[southsider]

I doubt anyone has a wife and girlfriend.

I'm not going today as it's the wife's birthday soon and I've had to buy her a present. As a result, I won't be spending £50 on my own and my 2 sons season ticket seats.

I'll be first in line for Hampden tickets though. Don't worry.
There was a guy on earlier and he bought his wife a match ticket for her birthday. Class. I booked hospitality for Dumbarton v Hibs for my wife birthday a couple of years ago. She loved it !

[kaimendhibs]

To be honest I struggle to understand why anyone would be willing to pay out £400 for a ST, but not £25 to watch a game as big as this :confused:The guy didn't say he was unwilling, he is unable to because he is skint right now

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[kaimendhibs]

One of my group has had to pull out Brianmc………..the ticket is yours if you want it mate. just PM me and let me know:flag:Brilliant [emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

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[patlowe]

Some eye-popping logic on here in terms of how other people may choose to budget their spending.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Excellent. So we have someone moaning about folk not attending that freely admits he couldn’t really be arsed going to the last round.

As to your season ticket argument. A lot of folk spread their payments over 10 months or so and believe it or not, can’t then afford another outlay for a one off game


Who is moaning?
Not me, as you say I freely admit that I didn't go the last round, as it would have taken a bit more effort than I thought it was worth.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

The guy didn't say he was unwilling, he is unable to because he is skint right now

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There will of course be individuals particularly short of cash, but the collective skintness which happens to have effected several thousand of our supporters at the same time would be a hell of a coincidence.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

So 435 over 11 months is less affordable than 50 in one week, when you already have the season ticket payment in that month? That's solid maths.

I think the only combination of tickets that would cost exactly £50 is probably two adults, think two adult STs would be more than £435.

[Ozyhibby]

I’ve known I was going to this game since the draw was made but only got round to purchasing my tickets 10mins ago. The hassle of having to go and purchase online has been putting me off all week. I know it only takes 5-10mins but I’m used to being able to just go to games without thinking about buying tickets. I miss the cup top up. Not having cup games on the season ticket badly affect attendance at these games.


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[Ozyhibby]

And yet these absent season ticketers will be greeting about wanting to take their wives and girlfriends with them to the semi for a wee day trip.

Anyone at the game today should be given priority for the semi final tickets.

We never sell out semi finals anyway. [emoji23]


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[Since452]

This will be our largest gate for a cup game in many a year. What are folk complaining about?

Apart from money spinning replay that is

[Hibbyradge]

And yet these absent season ticketers will be greeting about wanting to take their wives and girlfriends with them to the semi for a wee day trip.

Anyone at the game today should be given priority for the semi final tickets.

:faf:

You'll be at the game, eh.

[danhibees1875]

I’ve known I was going to this game since the draw was made but only got round to purchasing my tickets 10mins ago. The hassle of having to go and purchase online has been putting me off all week. I know it only takes 5-10mins but I’m used to being able to just go to games without thinking about buying tickets. I miss the cup top up. Not having cup games on the season ticket badly affect attendance at these games.


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Surely not? :confused:

It's slightly more hassle now as you'd have to print (although it works from your phone generally) but adding the game on to your ST before the deadline was as easy as it gets.

Having people pre-pay for the cup games would force them along, I agree. But I'd imagine 95% of the time those who buy the cup top up are those who have bought the individual tickets anyway.

The problem with the top up is not knowing how many home games we'll have and what price point to lead with. The only guaranteed are 2 in the league cup group stage if we don't qualify for Europe. It was received quite positively previously because we had a lot of home games those years and fans got good value out of them - the year that changes there would be people moaning and demanding the club give them something back to compensate.

[Hibbyradge]

I doubt anyone has a wife and girlfriend.

I'm not going today as it's the wife's birthday soon and I've had to buy her a present. As a result, I won't be spending £50 on my own and my 2 sons season ticket seats.

I'll be first in line for Hampden tickets though. Don't worry.

:agree: I make a point of missing all the early rounds of cups, and usually semi-finals, when ticket availability is plentiful.

I only get interested when the demand outstrips supply and then I grab as many tickets as I can, laughing as I land them.

I prefer Viagogo, but Getmein and StubHub are acceptable too.

[Hibbyradge]

I’ve known I was going to this game since the draw was made but only got round to purchasing my tickets 10mins ago. The hassle of having to go and purchase online has been putting me off all week. I know it only takes 5-10mins but I’m used to being able to just go to games without thinking about buying tickets. I miss the cup top up. Not having cup games on the season ticket badly affect attendance at these games.


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The hassle of buying online?

Is there a less hassly way?

[hibsmad]

You're joking right? Its one of the big 3 matches.

Nope, not joking.

You’re right about it being one of the three big matches - it’s the third.

Historically we sell more tickets for matches against Hearts and Rangers.

[Gmack7]

a few punters buying tickets at 10am this morning

[JimBHibees]

a few punters buying tickets at 10am this morning

Good to hear.

[SquashedFrogg]

Some eye-popping logic on here in terms of how other people may choose to budget their spending.

Agree. It's quite bizarre.

[ZAGREB RED]

Re people not wanting to shell out for a ticket today if they are a bit skint, if you have Sky/Virgin you can take out a subscription for Premier Sports, £9.99 a month but you get the first month free, so if you cancel before the month is out - think you need about 5 days notice before your first payment comes - it's all free :wink:

[pollution]

The hassle of buying online?

Is there a less hassly way?


I agree with you. Hassle?

Hassle is standing in a 4 hour queue to buy tickets from two women at the ticket shop in Easter Road in my work suit whilst a film crew interview the people in the queue.

My employer thought I was seeing customers!

Hassle my ****

And we lost!!

[One Day Soon]

I doubt anyone has a wife and girlfriend.

I'm not going today as it's the wife's birthday soon and I've had to buy her a present. As a result, I won't be spending £50 on my own and my 2 sons season ticket seats.

I'll be first in line for Hampden tickets though. Don't worry.


I have to disagree, I'm pretty certain some people do have wives and girlfriends.

[JXM73]

I have to disagree, I'm pretty certain some people do have wives and girlfriends.

And hopefully the two shall never meet...

[theonlywayisup]

Looking at eticketing website, it looks to me that there's lots of single seats randomly dispersed across the three home stands. It's almost as if in a group on say five season ticket holders that one can't attend for many of the reasons already stated on this thread. Is that really a surprise given that details of the match were only announced two weeks ago. I for example was supposed to be out tonight. I was able to cancel but others will no be able to do that.

Let's applaud those who will be there this evening rather than be critical of those that are not.

[Onceinawhile]

I think the only combination of tickets that would cost exactly £50 is probably two adults, think two adult STs would be more than £435.

An adult is 25 and kids tickets are 12 each no? So 49 quid. Unless you're really being wide over a £1?

[Onceinawhile]

I have to disagree, I'm pretty certain some people do have wives and girlfriends.

At the same time? So they're a bigamist and cheating on their wives? I'll not take any advice from them, let alone how to spend my money!

[J-C]

My Saturday has changed work wise and I'm back to doing nights again, 3pm ko no problems but 5.15 is when I start my shift.

[OsloHibs]

I don't understand why (if in Edinburgh and not working) you wouldn't want to go to tonight's tasty game?
The new manager & players have done enough in the last 3 games to warrant that support tonight. Get yourself along.

[Albanian Hibs]

I don't understand why (if in Edinburgh and not working) you wouldn't want to go to tonight's tasty game?
The new manager & players have done enough in the last 3 games to warrant that support tonight. Get yourself along.

Exactly. I couldn't imagine not being there.

[Ozyhibby]

The hassle of buying online?

Is there a less hassly way?

There definitely is not. I was just comparing it with doing absolutely nothing which is what I have to do for most games.
I’m a lazy b*******.


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[Nakedmanoncrack]

An adult is 25 and kids tickets are 12 each no? So 49 quid. Unless you're really being wide over a £1?

Being pedantic, Yes, but you brought maths into it, and mathematics relies on 100% pedantry 😀

[silverhibee]

I don't understand why (if in Edinburgh and not working) you wouldn't want to go to tonight's tasty game?
The new manager & players have done enough in the last 3 games to warrant that support tonight. Get yourself along.

Wish it was that easy, I'm in Edinburgh and can afford to go, but sitting in my house watching it on the tv.

[Keith_M]

Wish it was that easy, I'm in Edinburgh and can afford to go, but sitting in my house watching it on the tv.


Maybe he was only referring to dedicated, hard-core, dyed in the wool Hibbies.

If you're not, then nobody has the right to judge.


p.s. That was meant to be a joke...

[brianmc]

One of my group has had to pull out Brianmc………..the ticket is yours if you want it mate. just PM me and let me know:flag:

You have a pm.
Thanks.

[Swedish hibee]

Wish it was that easy, I'm in Edinburgh and can afford to go, but sitting in my house watching it on the tv.

Didn't realise it was normal tv, just thought it was paid sky tv. Explains the empty seats!

[Swedish hibee]

I've changed my mind- time to get the young boys behind the goals. It looks dreadful!

[Crazyhorse]

And hopefully the two shall never meet...

The old RN toast!

[DH1875]

I've changed my mind- time to get the young boys behind the goals. It looks dreadful!

Agree :agree:

[OsloHibs]

Yep behind the goals looks awful. No shows out. Singing section in.

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

Yep behind the goals looks awful. No shows out. Singing section in.

Agree. I know its tough for those who cant afford it but the gaps were an embarrassment it was like a Celtic home game. We also need to let our legends go we are weak at the back and its time to move forward.

[mutley]

15,790 apparently tonight


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[WhileTheChief..]

If you’re embarrassed by our attendance today you must have a short memory.

That was a decent crowd and if we get anywhere near that for our remaining league games I’ll be delighted.

[OsloHibs]

If you’re embarrassed by our attendance today you must have a short memory.

That was a decent crowd and if we get anywhere near that for our remaining league games I’ll be delighted.

You don't get a sold out away crowd like that for every game though. You obviously were at the game but when you watch it back, the huge banner on the top and hardly anyone on the bottom.

[Real Emerald]

If you’re embarrassed by our attendance today you must have a short memory.

That was a decent crowd and if we get anywhere near that for our remaining league games I’ll be delighted.

It was a decent turnout on historical trends but when you have almost 14,000 ST holders and 4000 tic fans in the figures it’s awful. The FF lower stand support is beyond shocking. If we are ever going to progress we need consistent money from a consistent support, not just good weather cheap ticket folk that won’t back the team. And that is not aimed at folk that are skint, have other arrangements or work commitments.

[kaimendhibs]

Time to ditch the 25 quid season tickets

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[wookie70]

The far left side of the East wasn't much busier than the FF lower

[Hibeewilly]

Time to ditch the 25 quid season tickets

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Without a doubt..... the FF lower is an embarassment !!

[BILLYHIBS]

Time to ditch the 25 quid season tickets

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:top marks

[G B Young]

It's a myth, based solely on the upsurge in attendances since we won the Scottish Cup, that we should be selling out games like last night. Prior to 2016 15k+ would have been seen as a decent crowd for a televised cup tie. Couple of examples off the top of my head:

In 2003 when we knocked Celtic out the League Cup in the quarter finals the attendance was 9,246. In 2008 when we drew 0-0 with the huns in the fourth round the attendance was 11,513.

The simple fact is that when Hibs are mediocre our crowds will be mediocre. Until a couple of months ago we'd been on an upward trajectory for several years and the crowds reflected that.

Personally I had the choice yesterday of taking the kids to the Lego movie (and spending £25 on a pretty much guaranteed successful family outing) or going to ER (and spending circa £50 to watch a game Celtic were overwhelming favourites to win). I opted for the cinema and am glad I did. Nothing to do with a lack of 'loyalty' just weighing up what best to spend my money on at a time when we're going through a bit of a financial dip.

[Keith_M]

As people's could choose to sit where they wanted for this game, and every area was the same price, people with Season Tickets in the FF Lower might just have decided to sit elsewhere for this match.


Just a thought.

[Montford]

15,790 apparently tonight


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I had 4tickets, 2 boys didn’t (partners son and my son) due to weather
We were front of the east and got duely soaked through
Think the poor ticket sales kinda subconsciously put them off too. Half empty Easter road against one of they two usually ends up like last night.
Hibernian FC need to seriously reconsider their ticket pricing for these cup games. Should’ve been £15 & £10 max
What happens now is those stay aways (due to ticket costs) will stay away next time again, and so by trying to squeeze as much out of this game as they could they’ll lose more in future games

[MSK]

As people's could choose to sit where they wanted for this game, and every area was the same price, people with Season Tickets in the FF Lower might just have decided to sit elsewhere for this match.


Just a thought.Yip, 8 of us who normally sit in FF lower were in the West and East.

[Shrekko]

It was a decent turnout on historical trends but when you have almost 14,000 ST holders and 4000 tic fans in the figures it’s awful. The FF lower stand support is beyond shocking. If we are ever going to progress we need consistent money from a consistent support, not just good weather cheap ticket folk that won’t back the team. And that is not aimed at folk that are skint, have other arrangements or work commitments.
This is is in a nutshell.

Nobody would criticise anyone who can’t afford it have higher priorities etc etc but the fact is we have so many fans who actually can make the effort and afford it but only when the going is good.

The mass clear outs when team needs ‘support’ aren’t great either.

We need to find a new word because ‘fickle’ doesn’t cut it with Hibs fans. I mind reading Pat Stanton’s book many years ago and he talked about how weird it was to be playing in front of 25,000 one week and 5,000 the next at Hibs.

When this debate occurs we always have folk claiming it’s the same everywhere. Is it really?

Edit: a lot of fans have been saying that the club need to massively increase player budget due to bigger crowds but why would the club risk it when we all believe that crowds fall dramatically whenever there’s a bump in the road?

[danhibees1875]

I had 4tickets, 2 boys didn’t (partners son and my son) due to weather
We were front of the east and got duely soaked through
Think the poor ticket sales kinda subconsciously put them off too. Half empty Easter road against one of they two usually ends up like last night.
Hibernian FC need to seriously reconsider their ticket pricing for these cup games. Should’ve been £15 & £10 max
What happens now is those stay aways (due to ticket costs) will stay away next time again, and so by trying to squeeze as much out of this game as they could they’ll lose more in future games

A Scottish cup quarter final against Celtic - £15 would have been very cheap. I thought £25 was a reasonable price for the game.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Time to ditch the 25 quid season tickets

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Don't see what the price of STs has got to do with people not bothering with a game that STs weren't valid for?

[Turkish Green]

As an expat, I only get to a few games a season and have to rely on Hibs tv. I have a question for our historians: what was our average attendance in the SPL pre-2016 and for seasons 2016-17 and 2017-18? Is the increase in numbers purely down to fairweatherness.

We have hard core support who buy a ST regardless of form, and then there is the fair weather kind. This season is not yet over and we have some claiming they will not be renewing their STs, which I find strange as I have enjoyed performances, if not necessarily the results, this season.

[emerald green]

As long as cup games like this are shown live on TV, and people have to pay £25 on top of what they've already paid for their season ticket(s), attendances will suffer.

Looking around ER yesterday it was hard to believe there were over 15,000 people in the ground.

PS: Well done to all involved in producing the giant banner in the FF stand.

[Turkish Green]

As people's could choose to sit where they wanted for this game, and every area was the same price, people with Season Tickets in the FF Lower might just have decided to sit elsewhere for this match.


Just a thought.

I can collaborate this. My family have STs for an FF upper end section but were given tickets in the centre of the West.

[Sir David Gray]

I'm all for personal choice as to whether people go or not but the attendance in the Famous Five lower last night was embarrassing. It looked awful at the game.

[kaimendhibs]

Don't see what the price of STs has got to do with people not bothering with a game that STs weren't valid for?Because they rarely get used. Only bought so to be in with first dibs at semis and finals

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[Montford]

A Scottish cup quarter final against Celtic - £15 would have been very cheap. I thought £25 was a reasonable price for the game.

How many tickets did you have to buy?
Should I stop encouraging future generations to attend due to being priced out?
Maybe they should do a family package 2 adults and 2 kids for £50 say

[RoxburghHibs]

Today’s QF between Aberdeen and Rangers attendance 15390

[Moulin Yarns]

Oh look, empty seats at Tannadice. Shocking

[emerald green]

If you’re embarrassed by our attendance today you must have a short memory.

That was a decent crowd and if we get anywhere near that for our remaining league games I’ll be delighted.

There were nearly 4,000 Celtic supporters in the ground.

[Hermit Crab]

There were nearly 4,000 Celtic supporters in the ground.


Think the South stand holds 3943

[G B Young]

If you’re embarrassed by our attendance today you must have a short memory.

That was a decent crowd and if we get anywhere near that for our remaining league games I’ll be delighted.

Biggest crowd of the four cup quarter finals.

[RoxburghHibs]

Think the South stand holds 3943

I’m sure the stands behind the goals hold just under 3900. Regardless 12000 Hibs fans was an ok turnout - could have been worse and could have been better. More important is the performance is better on Friday night

[Leith Green]

I’m sure the stands behind the goals hold just under 3900. Regardless 12000 Hibs fans was an ok turnout - could have been worse and could have been better. More important is the performance is better on Friday night

I agree . One fifth of the stadium was unsold which is hardly a poor turnout. Pretty much in line with what any club including the old firm can expect for a home cup tie , outwith an old firm clash or an Edinburgh derby.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Because they rarely get used. Only bought so to be in with first dibs at semis and finals

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But they couldn't be used yesterday anyway, so it's irrelevant to yesterdays no show.