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Hermit Crab
04-06-2019, 04:14 PM
Just a heads up for those going by train.

You can't get a train to Elgin going via Aberdeen, engineering works means the line is shut between Dyce and Huntly. You have to get a train from Edinburgh as far as Dyce then you then have to get on a rail replacement bus service from Dyce to Huntly which takes 1hr 15m then another train from Huntly to Elgin. Total journey time of 5 hours. Better going via Inverness.
Iggy Pope
04-06-2019, 04:17 PM
:faf::faf::faf: Elgin on a Friday night? No just ****ing no! :greengrin
Hermit Crab
04-06-2019, 04:24 PM
:faf::faf::faf: Elgin on a Friday night? No just ****ing no! :greengrin


Still don't agree with that game being moved for tv. Will be a dead rubber match!
Musselbound
04-06-2019, 05:42 PM
Still don't agree with that game being moved for tv. Will be a dead rubber match!

Is it likely to be on TV? Who has got the League Cup rights?
Billy Whizz
04-06-2019, 05:43 PM
Is it likely to be on TV? Who has got the League Cup rights?

It’s on BT sport
Baldy Foghorn
04-06-2019, 06:02 PM
Or take the strain off yourself, and travel on a supporter's bus instead
Hermit Crab
04-06-2019, 06:16 PM
Or take the strain off yourself, and travel on a supporter's bus instead


Staying over mate.
Kojock
04-06-2019, 06:27 PM
Still don't agree with that game being moved for tv. Will be a dead rubber match!

You have a pm mate. 👍
Hermit Crab
04-06-2019, 06:37 PM
You have a pm mate. 👍


Replied.
danhibees1875
04-06-2019, 07:14 PM
It’s on BT sport

:aok:

I don't know why I didn't put 2 and 2 together and realise why it was on a Friday until you said that! Good stuff.
Scouse Hibee
04-06-2019, 07:28 PM
It’s on BT sport

Fantastic I have an Away ST for BT Sport, never leave the house.
HoboHarry
04-06-2019, 07:54 PM
Staying over mate.
Well make sure you are up to date with your tetanus and rabies jabs if your are staying in South Lesmurdie or Bishopmill......
Frazerbob
04-06-2019, 08:03 PM
:faf::faf::faf: Elgin on a Friday night? No just ****ing no! :greengrin

Elgin is a great night out, especially for single blokes, if you get my drift.
green with envy
04-06-2019, 09:03 PM
Still don't agree with that game being moved for tv. Will be a dead rubber match!

For once I'm happy that its being played on the Friday as I have wedding in Perth of all places on the Saturday. Digs booked and will take the car for this one and a drive down to Perth the following day.
ElginHibbie
04-06-2019, 10:02 PM
Do you think Elgin might make more money from the tv on a Friday deal than they’d take in through the gate on Saturday ?

That would be my hope otherwise it’s kinda daft.

I think they will, tickets will be at most £15 going by previous years as don't think they strayed too far from league prices for the League Cup, and as the game should hopefully be meaningless for Hibs as group will already be won the travelling support might not as big as if it was earlier or a Scottish Cup match. So if it is a few thousand for TV, be better for Elgin.
Billy Whizz
04-06-2019, 10:04 PM
Do you think Elgin might make more money from the tv on a Friday deal than they’d take in through the gate on Saturday ?

That would be my hope otherwise it’s kinda daft.

What’s their capacity
ElginHibbie
04-06-2019, 10:08 PM
What’s their capacity

Just under 4,000
Hermit Crab
05-06-2019, 12:29 AM
What’s their capacity


4520 with 478 seats.
Hermit Crab
05-06-2019, 02:52 AM
Elgin is a great night out, especially for single blokes, if you get my drift.



Is it the sort of place you pull out 20 Regal Kingsize and they all want to touch the packet? :greengrin

Big city boys are in town. :cb
Billy Whizz
05-06-2019, 07:54 AM
4520 with 478 seats.

All that way and have to stand!
staunchhibby
05-06-2019, 08:03 AM
Good social club
Tarrahib
05-06-2019, 08:20 AM
All that way and have to stand!
We all pay for a seat and then stand at Pittodrie and Parkhead when we are there.
Hermit Crab
05-06-2019, 08:23 AM
All that way and have to stand!


Suits me.
green with envy
05-06-2019, 08:45 AM
All that way and have to stand!

Pleasing!
Hermit Crab
06-06-2019, 05:18 PM
You have a pm mate. 👍


You have a PM.
hibbyfraelibby
06-06-2019, 06:28 PM
Do you think Elgin might make more money from the tv on a Friday deal than they’d take in through the gate on Saturday ?

That would be my hope otherwise it’s kinda daft.

Won't make any money from TV. Those days long gone when you got compo. Money all goes into the overall prize pot.
Hermit Crab
07-06-2019, 06:16 AM
Who's all planning to head up to this then? Hotels have jumped up a few quid so guessing theres a few booked up already.
Hermit Crab
07-06-2019, 06:26 AM
Can any Elgin based Hibbys advise on where to go and get a decent bevy in Elgin?
staunchhibby
07-06-2019, 07:20 AM
Think premier Inn Elgin still has vacancies.
Hermit Crab
07-06-2019, 07:27 AM
Think premier Inn Elgin still has vacancies.


It does but it has jumped from £54 to £75 (not including breakfast) in the space of a few days.
mutley
07-06-2019, 08:06 AM
Can any Elgin based Hibbys advise on where to go and get a decent bevy in Elgin?


HC, Elgin has a pretty small town centre where most of the pubs/bars are located. If you want cheap and cheerful, The Muckle Cross (Wetherdspoons) is up the far end, a bit more central is the Granary (I like it in there) but there are quite a few places around the pedestrian centre. All these bars I would say are 10-20 mins walk from Elgin FC's ground (which is basically behind TESCO).


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Larry Burns
07-06-2019, 09:12 AM
Can any Elgin based Hibbys advise on where to go and get a decent bevy in Elgin?

I've spent a fair bit of time there.

The best bars in the town centre (5 minute walk from the ground) are:

The Granary
Muckle Cross (weatherspoons)
Badenochs
Droothy Cobbler (craft beer hipsters, maybe not a typical away day pub)

Rougher pubs in town are The White Horse and the Victoria, small pubs but suitable for away day boozing

There is also a bar at the stadium