Stirling Albion (A) - LC group Sat 13 July

[Topographic Hibby]

Any word on arrangements for this game? Ticket or pay at gate? Assuming ticket, when going on sale? How many will we get?

Any inside info?

[Billy Whizz]

Any word on arrangements for this game? Ticket or pay at gate? Assuming ticket, when going on sale? How many will we get?

Any inside info?

Saw this on Stirling Albion twitter
Think our tickets will go on sale soon

https://twitter.com/stirling_albion/status/1142435035821330432?s=21

[Keith_M]

We'll most likely get the West Stand, plus the terracing behind both goals.

That's just a bit over 2.5k

[Billy Whizz]

We'll most likely get the West Stand, plus the terracing behind both goals.

That's just a bit over 2.5k

We’ll get the East stand, holds 1,000, plus 500 standing is available behind both goals

[Keith_M]

We’ll get the East stand, holds 1,000, plus 500 standing is available between both goals


Sorry, got my West and East mixed up

:greengrin


According to Wiki (yeah, I know), there's 1,300 terracing spaces.

[Topographic Hibby]

Thanks. I stay 10 mins along the road and have a free day to pop along to Forthbank, so keen to secure my ticket!! :flag:

[Billy Whizz]

Thanks. I stay 10 mins along the road and have a free day to pop along to Forthbank, so keen to secure my ticket!! :flag:

You’ll be fine

[Steven79]

Stirling are saying on twitter it's pay at the gate for both sets of fans.

I think that's a bad idea as it would be much more hassle both getting in and having to find seats togther (Away stand holds around just over a 1000 so surely we are likely to sell that many especially considering the prices which are as follows.

£14 for adults.
£10 for concessions
£5 for under 16's
Free for under 12's

https://twitter.com/Stirling_Albion/status/1142431744358080512

[Antifa Hibs]

Stirling are saying on twitter it's pay at the gate for both sets of fans.

I think that's a bad idea as it would be much more hassle both getting in and having to find seats togther (Away stand holds around just over a 1000 so surely we are likely to sell that many especially considering the prices which are as follows.

£14 for adults.
£10 for concessions
£5 for under 16's
Free for under 12's

https://twitter.com/Stirling_Albion/status/1142431744358080512

Don't think we took 1000 to Alloa 2 seasons ago. Similar distance and prices. The side stand and a terrace behind the goal and it should be fine.

[Hermit Crab]

I'll be heading for one of the terraces.

[Topographic Hibby]

Thanks for the info. :thumbsup:

[davhibby]

Don't think we took 1000 to Alloa 2 seasons ago. Similar distance and prices. The side stand and a terrace behind the goal and it should be fine.

We took more than that and that was a ground we’d been to plenty of times recently. As long as the weather is good considering it’s not a ground we usually get to go to and it’s a short trip I think we could take a big number to this one

[Sean1875]

Still no official word from Hibs, all seems to be coming to a reply from Stirling Albions twitter to a fan. Reckon we could get a pretty hefty crowd through for this so im surprised if they are going for PATG.

[Steven79]

Still no official word from Hibs, all seems to be coming to a reply from Stirling Albions twitter to a fan. Reckon we could get a pretty hefty crowd through for this so im surprised if they are going for PATG.

Hearts and other clubs have had their tickets onsale for a while now for the group games.

[Hermit Crab]

AST holders will have received this email today regarding Stirling and Elgin away tickets. For what its worth I think Stirling are at it charging £14 for an adult for a league cup match.



Please see below details for both Elgin and Stirling Albion Cup games.

Stirling Albion will be pay at the gate:

Adults £14
Over 65 £10
Students £10 (with matriculation card)
Under 16 £5
Under 12s Free with paying adult

Elgin City will be sending us tickets of which I will have a number reserved for AST members, please contact me if you wish me to keep you tickets from this reservation, however please feel free to purchase your own tickets online when they become available.

Adults £12
Over 60/Under 16 £5
Under 5 yrs Free with paying adult

[Steven79]

Hopefully we are letting kids in for free as well as both Elgin & Alloa are.

[green&left]

AST holders will have received this email today regarding Stirling and Elgin away tickets. For what its worth I think Stirling are at it charging £14 for an adult for a league cup match.



Please see below details for both Elgin and Stirling Albion Cup games.

Stirling Albion will be pay at the gate:

Adults £14
Over 65 £10
Students £10 (with matriculation card)
Under 16 £5
Under 12s Free with paying adult

Elgin City will be sending us tickets of which I will have a number reserved for AST members, please contact me if you wish me to keep you tickets from this reservation, however please feel free to purchase your own tickets online when they become available.

Adults £12
Over 60/Under 16 £5
Under 5 yrs Free with paying adult


They are but we're worse - we charged £15 quid for Montrose and that was 4 year ago!

Was at Napoli v Samp in Feb and in the Curva B behind the goal it was less than 15 quid. **** no's were Scottish football get their pricing from.

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1144243994706305024?s=21

Not really a problem for me as I’m unlikely to go anyway but does anyone know why we are promoting tickets to go to the golf that weekend?

I’d have thought we would be trying to get people to go to the Hibs game instead?

[Billy Whizz]

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1144243994706305024?s=21

Not really a problem for me as I’m unlikely to go anyway but does anyone know why we are promoting tickets to go to the golf that weekend?

I’d have thought we would be trying to get people to go to the Hibs game instead?

Probably because it’s in East Lothian

[Smartie]

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1144243994706305024?s=21

Not really a problem for me as I’m unlikely to go anyway but does anyone know why we are promoting tickets to go to the golf that weekend?

I’d have thought we would be trying to get people to go to the Hibs game instead?

I've just received an e-mail about the golf and found that strange myself.

[Iggy Pope]

Probably because it’s in East Lothian

There’s a lot of golf in East Lothian, All of it nowt to do with Hibs. Very odd.

[bingo70]

Probably because it’s in East Lothian

I’m not meaning this to sound negative but again, what’s that got to do with Hibs?

Do we have a sponsorship with them? No problem at all if we do, just find it a bit strange we’re promoting another sporting event the same weekend we have a game?

[Iggy Pope]

I’m not meaning this to sound negative but again, what’s that got to do with Hibs?

Do we have a sponsorship with them? No problem at all if we do, just find it a bit strange we’re promoting another sporting event the same weekend we have a game?

And ****ing GOLF!!!!! Jeez. It’ll be yellow cardigans and a Rover in the drive before we know it.

[Smartie]

I’m not meaning this to sound negative but again, what’s that got to do with Hibs?

Do we have a sponsorship with them? No problem at all if we do, just find it a bit strange we’re promoting another sporting event the same weekend we have a game?

I can only imagine we got a good few quid from them to access our database?

A few quid that should offset anyone choosing to give the Hibs game a swerve and go to the golf instead?

[Billy Whizz]

There’s a lot of golf in East Lothian, All of it nowt to do with Hibs. Very odd.

Don’t shoot me IP, just thought maybe we were promoting the area

I’m going to Stirling anyway

[Iggy Pope]

I can only imagine we got a good few quid from them to access our database?

A few quid that should offset anyone choosing to give the Hibs game a swerve and go to the golf instead?

The Hibs game is away from home though. Golf??? Bollox.

[Iggy Pope]

Don’t shoot me IP, just thought maybe we were promoting the area

I’m going to Stirling anyway

Hibs promoting East Lothian???? Christ, another change of crest needed.

[Blaster]

Aberdeen standard investments Easter road stadium........

[Smartie]

The Hibs game is away from home though. Golf??? Bollox.

Do Hibs not get half of the gate for a cup tie?

[Iggy Pope]

Do Hibs not get half of the gate for a cup tie?

No idea in the instance of the Betfred but nor should it matter unless they are really wanting people to watch an alternative sport whilst our heroes strive to win one of only two things they realistically can.
Golf though......

[Iggy Pope]

Aberdeen standard investments Easter road stadium........

Hah! That would only be the start! :greengrin

[we are hibs]

Hopefully the weather is like this on the terracing. As for the prices that's apparently what they charge for league games.

[Smartie]

No idea in the instance of the Betfred but nor should it matter unless they are really wanting people to watch an alternative sport whilst our heroes strive to win one of only two things they realistically can.
Golf though......

Golf's a cracking game.

A good day out to watch live too, especially if it is just along the road in East Lothian.

Not worth missing a League Cup game for, but a good day out nonetheless.

And I agree that I don't think Hibs should be promoting another sporting event in the vicinity whilst they are playing. Doesn't matter if it is home or away.

[Steven79]

Well over 2500 Hibs fans at the game today for a "friendly" yet a league cup tie that's almost as close with less space for away fans will be patg.

I would encourage you to come early as possible as I imagine it will take a while to get in.

[southsider]

Anyone been to the hospitality at SA ?
£70 seems a good deal.

[Keith_M]

How long is it since we last played at Forthbank?

I remember going twice and I'm sure we lost one of those games.

[Hibbyradge]

How long is it since we last played at Forthbank?

I remember going twice and I'm sure we lost one of those games.

We did.

Wasn't it an ex-Hibs player who scored their winner?

Chris someone. My memory ... :rolleyes:

[bingo70]

How long is it since we last played at Forthbank?

I remember going twice and I'm sure we lost one of those games.

I might be getting my games mixed up but was our last game there not the one where Alan O’Brien was looking like an actual footballer but then got injured and never looked the same again?

Think we also had a trialist that scored that day.

[Billy Whizz]

How long is it since we last played at Forthbank?

I remember going twice and I'm sure we lost one of those games.

We played a pre season friendly around 4/5 years ago
Lost in a Scottish Cup replay when McLeish was our manager
Also played one foggy day in the Scottish, can’t remember the date, but must be at least 10 years ago

[S4uzee]

We played a pre season friendly around 4/5 years ago
Lost in a Scottish Cup replay when McLeish was our manager
Also played one foggy day in the Scottish, can’t remember the date, but must be at least 10 years ago

The time it was foggy did we not reach the final that year? Think Tam McManus scored late in a 3-2 win. Could barely see down the other end

[brianmc]

I might be getting my games mixed up but was our last game there not the one where Alan O’Brien was looking like an actual footballer but then got injured and never looked the same again?

Think we also had a trialist that scored that day.

I was there that day. I think it was Alan O'Brien's debut..... I'm embarrassed to admit I thought to myself "We've signed a REAL player here. He's brilliant"
Little did I know at the time that an hour in a friendly would be his peak in a Hibernian jersey!!

[Hibbyradge]

I was there that day. I think it was Alan O'Brien's debut..... I'm embarrassed to admit I thought to myself "We've signed a REAL player here. He's brilliant"
Little did I know at the time that an hour in a friendly would be his peak in a Hibernian jersey!!

Wasn't O'Brien's debut at Brechin?

I was at that game and that's when the "Ivan Sproule on a motorbike" description came from, iirc.

[Billy Whizz]

The time it was foggy did we not reach the final that year? Think Tam McManus scored late in a 3-2 win. Could barely see down the other end

Well remembered, thought it was more recent than that.
We didn’t reach the final that year though

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1175783.stm

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

We did.

Wasn't it an ex-Hibs player who scored their winner?

Chris someone. My memory ... :rolleyes:

Jackson.

[Billy Whizz]

Jackson.

He still goes to the games

[Since452]

Well remembered, thought it was more recent than that.
We didn’t reach the final that year though

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1175783.stm

What a team that was

[Diclonius]

Can you park outside Forthbank for games or is it restricted?

[Billy Whizz]

Can you park outside Forthbank for games or is it restricted?

There’s a car park at our end of the ground, but you could park somewhere in a near industrial estate, and walk round

[Hibbyradge]

Jackson.

👍

[matty_f]

I was there that day. I think it was Alan O'Brien's debut..... I'm embarrassed to admit I thought to myself "We've signed a REAL player here. He's brilliant"
Little did I know at the time that an hour in a friendly would be his peak in a Hibernian jersey!!

He was excellent that day, to be fair.

[BILLYHIBS]

He was excellent that day, to be fair.

Fastest I have seen since the days of Arthur when he used to kick the ball ahead of the full back and run like ****** going doonhill and they used to open the gate at the bottom of the old North Enclosure 😁👍🏾🇳🇬

[Hermit Crab]

Stirling better open all 3 stands for us on Saturday, the seated stand at the the 2x terraces behind each goal. There will be a riot if theres a lock out.

[Topographic Hibby]

Worth pointing out a road closure and diversion near Forthbank Stadium.

Forthside Way is closed from the Muirton Roundabout on the A91 (nearest to Morrrisons) and is the access road to the Stadium. I’m pretty sure a diversion is signposted, but drivers better be aware and ready to follow diversion signs.

The car parks can still be accessed, but you will probably have to go round via Springkerse industrial estate. Better allow more time to find parking spaces etc.

If I’m over that way this week, I’ll have a look and see what is signposted etc.

[Billy Whizz]

Worth pointing out a road closure and diversion near Forthbank Stadium.

Forthside Way is closed from the Muirton Roundabout on the A91 (nearest to Morrrisons) and is the access road to the Stadium. I’m pretty sure a diversion is signposted, but drivers better be aware and ready to follow diversion signs.

The car parks can still be accessed, but you will probably have to go round via Springkerse industrial estate. Better allow more time to find parking spaces etc.

If I’m over that way this week, I’ll have a look and see what is signposted etc.
Would you suggest going to the stadium via the Bannockburn rd

[Topographic Hibby]

Would you suggest going to the stadium via the Bannockburn rd
Probably not. It’s just the access road from A91 to the stadium area that is shut (and only in one direction - going in). Stadium area can be reached by going through Springkerse Ind Est.

[mim]

I was there that day. I think it was Alan O'Brien's debut..... I'm embarrassed to admit I thought to myself "We've signed a REAL player here. He's brilliant"
Little did I know at the time that an hour in a friendly would be his peak in a Hibernian jersey!!

I thought the same thing exactly :agree:
O'Brien came on as a sub. He went haring down the left wing and an Albion defender tried to half him. He did a couple of forward rolls, bounced up, carried on past another defender to the bye line and cut the ball across for Clayton Donaldson to tap in.

What a player we've got here, thought I. :greengrin

[jgl07]

We did.

Wasn't it an ex-Hibs player who scored their winner?

Chris someone. My memory ... :rolleyes:

Chris Jackson was the one. It was during the Alex McLeish promotion season after a draw at Easter Road.

[BILLYHIBS]

I thought the same thing exactly :agree:
O'Brien came on as a sub. He went haring down the left wing and an Albion defender tried to half him. He did a couple of forward rolls, bounced up, carried on past another defender to the bye line and cut the ball across for Clayton Donaldson to tap in.

What a player we've got here, thought I. :greengrin

Clayton Donaldson?

Now there was a player

I wonder whatever happened to him?

:greengrin

[HFC93]

Where's the best place to go for a pre game drink?

[Diclonius]

I thought the same thing exactly :agree:
O'Brien came on as a sub. He went haring down the left wing and an Albion defender tried to half him. He did a couple of forward rolls, bounced up, carried on past another defender to the bye line and cut the ball across for Clayton Donaldson to tap in.

What a player we've got here, thought I. :greengrin

He crashed into the advertising boards in the same game which injured him and probably did away with whatever talent he claimed to have had before then.

[Allant1981]

Where's the best place to go for a pre game drink?

There is the springkerse view pub/restaurant about 500 yards away, not the biggest though. The town centre is only a 15 minute walk if you come over by the train station so plenty of decent pubs

[hibs#1]

Where's the best place to go for a pre game drink?

City Centre would be the best plenty of pubs and only 10/15 minute walk from the train station. There is a brewers fayre right next to the stadium and a pub called the halfway House just the other side of the retail park not sure if it's still open though.

[Daniel 1875]

Where's the best place to go for a pre game drink?

Loads of pubs in the city centre which is across the road and up the hill from the train station.

Cold Beer Company (Formerly Morrisons) and Molly Malones is on Barnton St and a couple of minutes from the bus/train station.

Further up the hill is Baker Street which has loads of pubs (No. 2 Baker St, Nicky Tams, Wetherspoons, Brewdog etc).

It's about 20 mins walk from the station/city centre to Forthbank.

[Topographic Hibby]

Was in Stirling town centre today and passed Forthbank on way home.

Access road from A91 is still closed. A diversion is signposted around the retail park and industrial estate. Wont be any problem getting in to car parks etc but will be busy around that way with Sat shoppers etc. Better allow plenty time in case roads are busy.

The exit road out from stadium back on to A91 appears open.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Is the game on hibs tv video stream for us overseas viewers?

[ginger_rice]

City Centre would be the best plenty of pubs and only 10/15 minute walk from the train station. There is a brewers fayre right next to the stadium and a pub called the halfway House just the other side of the retail park not sure if it's still open though.

Halfway House has been closed for years mate

[H18 SFR]

Anyone seen any odds for this? Can't find any yet!

[we are hibs]

Anyone seen any odds for this? Can't find any yet!

Skybet have us 1/5. Stirling are 15/2

[S4uzee]

Well remembered, thought it was more recent than that.
We didn’t reach the final that year though

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1175783.stm
Got beat 3-0 by Celtic

[Since452]

Anyone seen any odds for this? Can't find any yet!

I Tweeted William Hill the other day as they seem to have completely forgotten about it. They say the fixtures will be up today or tomorrow. Pretty poor.

[California-Hibs]

Is the game on hibs tv video stream for us overseas viewers?

Very much doubt Stirling Albion have a ground with internet capacity to put that strength out. It'll be audio only.

[Souter96Mac]

Can't wait for this, and I'm not even going! Similar to what Hecky said in his post match the other night, there's only so many pre season friendlies I can be interested in. At least this will add some competitive edge.

[Borderhibbie76]

Sounds like we will be missing a good half dozen players for this on Sat....obviously no Porto, Lewy nor Slivka. Also injured are Gray, Boyle, Hanlon and Whittaker.

I hope this season isn't going to be a repeat of last years casualty list.

All those injuries make the squad look very thin just now

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[RoxburghHibs]

Sounds like we will be missing a good half dozen players for this on Sat....obviously no Porto, Lewy nor Slivka. Also injured are Gray, Boyle, Hanlon and Whittaker.

I hope this season isn't going to be a repeat of last years casualty list.

All those injuries make the squad look very thin just now

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I thought Gray, Boyle, Hanlon and Whittaker only missed the Carlisle match as a precaution?

[Borderhibbie76]

I thought Gray, Boyle, Hanlon and Whittaker only missed the Carlisle match as a precaution?Not according to Hecky in EEN today mate

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[Perd Hapley]

City centre is only 15 mins away from the Forthbank over the railway walkway - plenty of good pubs there. Nicky-Tams and Curly Coo are both great wee old-fashioned spots - emphasis on 'wee' though, neither is going to be able to accommodate a big group. Settle Inn is also a really nice old bit - slightly further west though. Beyond that you've got the standard chain pubs and quite a few independent bits - you can't really go far wrong on the high street these days. Napizza is an outstanding Neapolitan pizza place slap bang in the middle and Maharaja and Green Gates are very good curry houses. Kilted Kangaroo is another good eating/drinking spot.

If you haven't guessed already I live in the city centre so fire away with any other questions :)

[ginger_rice]

Very much doubt Stirling Albion have a ground with internet capacity to put that strength out. It'll be audio only.

It's owned by Stirling Council and hosts (small) conferences so may have the bandwidth

[greenlex]

The scoring at the golf has been pretty tasty.:greengrin

[SouthMoroccoStu]

As it stands, the only coverage on hibs tv is audio, for both overseas and domestic subscribers

Info from Cliff Pike, hibs tv commentator

[Carheenlea]

City centre is only 15 mins away from the Forthbank over the railway walkway - plenty of good pubs there. Nicky-Tams and Curly Coo are both great wee old-fashioned spots - emphasis on 'wee' though, neither is going to be able to accommodate a big group. Settle Inn is also a really nice old bit - slightly further west though. Beyond that you've got the standard chain pubs and quite a few independent bits - you can't really go far wrong on the high street these days. Napizza is an outstanding Neapolitan pizza place slap bang in the middle and Maharaja and Green Gates are very good curry houses. Kilted Kangaroo is another good eating/drinking spot.

If you haven't guessed already I live in the city centre so fire away with any other questions :)

What`s the shopping like in Stirling? Or rather, is there enough shops to keep a wife busy for a couple of hours while a husband heads to the game?

[Billy Whizz]

What`s the shopping like in Stirling? Or rather, is there enough shops to keep a wife busy for a couple of hours while a husband heads to the game?

Drop her at Stirling Castle😜
Did she ever watch Colditz, although think you’re too young to remember it

[Thehibeeswife]

What`s the shopping like in Stirling? Or rather, is there enough shops to keep a wife busy for a couple of hours while a husband heads to the game?

Plenty shops in the centre to keep her amused 👌🏼

[hibs#1]

What`s the shopping like in Stirling? Or rather, is there enough shops to keep a wife busy for a couple of hours while a husband heads to the game?

Shopping centre is pretty decent.

[Perd Hapley]

What`s the shopping like in Stirling? Or rather, is there enough shops to keep a wife busy for a couple of hours while a husband heads to the game?

Aye it's not Edinburgh but there are some good spots - the old arcade is worth a visit - few nice boutique shops and good eating and coffee spots in there. Between the arcade and the Thistle centre and the surrounding streets she should have plenty to keep her going. Forest area up and around the castle is also a nice bit for a walk in the trees on a good day

[Diclonius]

Remember when we all thought last season was a freak outlier and we'd be raring to go and injury free this season? :boo hoo:

[Hibs90]

Injuries are concering but it always seems to be the same players.

[hibbysam]

Well remembered, thought it was more recent than that.
We didn’t reach the final that year though

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1175783.stm

Guessing that’s a typo? Definitely got to the final and got scudded off Celtic.

[Billy Whizz]

Guessing that’s a typo? Definitely got to the final and got scudded off Celtic.

You’re right, I was getting my years mixed up
Can’t believe it’s been 18 years since the game against Albion

[Billy Whizz]

Just watched Heckys press conference
Other than a Porteous update, no team news for tomorrow

[Keith_M]

Curious Fact For Today.

An away game against Stirling Albion in 1980 led to Tom Hart banning Irish Tricolours from ER (at least in the home end).

[A Hi-Bee]

Curious Fact For Today.

An away game against Stirling Albion in 1980 led to Tom Hart banning Irish Tricolours from ER (at least in the home end).

A day away to Annfield was always a good day out even if the results did not always go our way, Stirling had a good wee team in them days, and we also stole there finest ever player from them for a paltry £7,000 one of the best Hibs left backs in many yaers. (We also stole their manager as well who was great for us before he to fell out with Tom Hart)

[ginger_rice]

A day away to Annfield was always a good day out even if the results did not always go our way, Stirling had a good wee team in them days, and we also stole there finest ever player from them for a paltry £7,000 one of the best Hibs left backs in many yaers. (We also stole their manager as well who was great for us before he to fell out with Tom Hart)

Erich Shaedler you're right being a Stirling laddie I saw him play for both teams

[ginger_rice]

True story, as a kid I was an Albion supporter, then I went to see Albion play Hibs at Annfield, and even though Albion won 1-0 I fell in love with Hibs (I was 10 at the time), then I discovered my dad used to sneak through to Edinburgh to watch the Famous Five, mind you the first two games I saw Hibs were both at Annfield, Albion 1 Hibs 0 then Albion 4 Hibs 1 that should have given me a heads up as to how the next 52 years were going to go!

[Borderhibbie76]

Just watched Heckys press conference
Other than a Porteous update, no team news for tomorrowIt was in the EEN on Thurs basically no Porto, Lewis, Whittaker, Gray, Boyle, Slivka and Hanlon available for 2day I believe

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[Sir David Gray]

It was in the EEN on Thurs basically no Porto, Lewis, Whittaker, Gray, Boyle, Slivka and Hanlon available for 2day I believe

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So basically a full defence unavailable then!

I'm assuming we'll go with some sort of combination of;

James
Jackson
McGregor
Mackie

[bingo70]

I’d like us to go with this side the day-

Marciano

James
Jackson
Mcgregor
Mackie

Horgan
Allan
Mallan
Newell (he’s been poor so far but hopefully just needs a goal)

Kamberi
Doidge

That centre midfield would get over run in some games but I’d hope it’d have enough tag et through today’s game.

[B.H.F.C]

I’d like us to go with this side the day-

Marciano

James
Jackson
Mcgregor
Mackie

Horgan
Allan
Mallan
Newell (he’s been poor so far but hopefully just needs a goal)

Kamberi
Doidge

That centre midfield would get over run in some games but I’d hope it’d have enough tag et through today’s game.

Don’t think you’ll be far away with that team. Couldn’t possibly play that midfield in the league but it’ll be fine today.

[Jones28]

An appropriate first game ever for my 13 week old daughter?

[Keith_M]

An appropriate first game ever for my 13 week old daughter?


Absolutely NO game is appropriate for a 13 week old!


Wait till she's at least 6 months and can properly enjoy it.

[hibbyfraelibby]

An appropriate first game ever for my 13 week old daughter?

No way. At that age you'll spend the entire game waiting in the nappy changing queue behind usual .net suspects who are wetting themselves over nothing...

[Chefki Kuqi]

Pay at the gate for us?

[Keith_M]

I think a wee wander round the grounds of Stirling Uni is in order, for neuralgic reasons.


I might even get into their Student Bar, and try the cheap beer

:wink:

[Forza Fred]

True story, as a kid I was an Albion supporter, then I went to see Albion play Hibs at Annfield, and even though Albion won 1-0 I fell in love with Hibs (I was 10 at the time), then I discovered my dad used to sneak through to Edinburgh to watch the Famous Five, mind you the first two games I saw Hibs were both at Annfield, Albion 1 Hibs 0 then Albion 4 Hibs 1 that should have given me a heads up as to how the next 52 years were going to go!

I was st that 4-1 game in November 1966, if that is the one you refer to.

I was 16 at the time, and after the game was the first time I got steaming drunk!

My Ma was mightily impressed!

And unbeknown to me, my brother also got arrested for Breach of the Peace and subsequently fined 30 quid!

[Albanian Hibs]

An appropriate first game ever for my 13 week old daughter?

Yes why not? It's only 2 hours, in sure you will be able to fit in between her naps and feeds.

[Keith_M]

Yes why not? It's only 2 hours, in sure you will be able to fit in between her naps and feeds.


Do they have Nappy Changing facilities at Forthbank?

If they do, and we're 1-0 down at half-time, there might be a big Queue...

[Partyraiser]

Any recommendations for free parking near the stadium?

[Sir David Gray]

Pay at the gate for us?

Yes.

[Keith_M]

Any recommendations for free parking near the stadium?


There's a Car Park at the Stadium but it's probably going to be busy.

If so, the Stadium is on the edge of a big Industrial Estate with on street parking and you'll definitely get a space in there.

If you fancy a stroll, there's loads of parking in the town centre and it takes 15-20 minutes to walk to the Stadium.

[G B Young]

Apologies if already mentioned earlier in the thread, but I remember the last time I went to a game at Stirling during our run to the Scottish Cup final of 2001 the game was played in such a thick mist that you could barely see the pitch. It was remarkable that play continued for the full 90 minutes, though we were happy enough to win (I think) 2-0.

[Partyraiser]

There's a Car Park at the Stadium but it's probably going to be busy.

If so, the Stadium is on the edge of a big Industrial Estate with on street parking and you'll definitely get a space in there.

If you fancy a stroll, there's loads of parking in the town centre and it takes 15-20 minutes to walk to the Stadium.

Good stuff, thank you!

[thegaffer12]

Any idea if the game will be on Hibs TV? Or a Stirling equivalent

[SteveHFC]

First game of the season for me today. Looking forward to seeing the new players.

[Iggy Pope]

Apologies if already mentioned earlier in the thread, but I remember the last time I went to a game at Stirling during our run to the Scottish Cup final of 2001 the game was played in such a thick mist that you could barely see the pitch. It was remarkable that play continued for the full 90 minutes, though we were happy enough to win (I think) 2-0.

Think it was 3-2 to us and I never got a good look at any of them....

[ginger_rice]

I think a wee wander round the grounds of Stirling Uni is in order, for neuralgic reasons.


I might even get into their Student Bar, and try the cheap beer

:wink:

The Gannochy has been demolished Meadowpark has gone all posh!

[Stuart93]

I’m hoping for an Albion drubbing

[bingo70]

The Gannochy has been demolished Meadowpark has gone all posh!

We’ve set off too early to avoid those roadworks around the ground that I see have now been cleared.

If we get parked up at the ground is there a boozer within easy walking distance of the ground?

[MacBean]

Bit of a gathering outside 2 Baker Street

[JXM73]

We’ve set off too early to avoid those roadworks around the ground that I see have now been cleared.

If we get parked up at the ground is there a boozer within easy walking distance of the ground?

If you're here that early head into city centre, closest pub is a brewers fayre, better choice in town...10 minute stroll in the sun....

[ginger_rice]

We’ve set off too early to avoid those roadworks around the ground that I see have now been cleared.

If we get parked up at the ground is there a boozer within easy walking distance of the ground?

There's one just next to the Holiday Inn express and a beefeater just along the road in the other direction, or over the spiky bridge at the station into the centre.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Plenty Hibbies soaking up the sun outside Spoons

[Keith_M]

The Gannochy has been demolished Meadowpark has gone all posh!


Im in the Uni right now.

The place is a building site and we went to The MacRobert cafe.

[Keith_M]

If you're here that early head into city centre, closest pub is a brewers fayre, better choice in town...10 minute stroll in the sun....


Only if you're Mo Farah

[Heisenberg]

Starting XI - Maxwell, Whittaker, Hanlon (c), Horgan, Doidge, Newell, Mallan, James, Jackson, Allan, Campbell

Subs - Marciano, McGregor, Shaw, Murray, Stirling, Mackie

No Kamberi is a bit strange.

[Brightside]

Christ. I’d hoped for a lot better than that starting 11.

[SteveHFC]

Starting XI - Maxwell, Whittaker, Hanlon (c), Horgan, Doidge, Newell, Mallan, James, Jackson, Allan, Campbell

Subs - Marciano, McGregor, Shaw, Murray, Stirling, Mackie

No Kamberi is a bit strange.

That bench confirms we need a few more players in.

[JohnM1875]

Yeah agree. Quite strange Flo isn't even on the bench. Considering he's scored two pre-season already and has looked decent.

[Allant1981]

Christ. I’d hoped for a lot better than that starting 11.

Who would you have played?

[Diclonius]

There's a few spaces left in the car park if you're quick.

[hibIBZ]

There is a large overflow car park right behind the ground with plenty spaces when we parked about 10-15 mins ago. Stand filling up nicely as well

[KWJ]

Starting XI - Maxwell, Whittaker, Hanlon (c), Horgan, Doidge, Newell, Mallan, James, Jackson, Allan, Campbell

Subs - Marciano, McGregor, Shaw, Murray, Stirling, Mackie

No Kamberi is a bit strange.

Very different squad to last year.

Over to you Hecky.

[Carheenlea]

Shopping centre is pretty decent.


Plenty shops in the centre to keep her amused 👌🏼


Aye it's not Edinburgh but there are some good spots - the old arcade is worth a visit - few nice boutique shops and good eating and coffee spots in there. Between the arcade and the Thistle centre and the surrounding streets she should have plenty to keep her going. Forest area up and around the castle is also a nice bit for a walk in the trees on a good day

Cheers for the advice - she said it was a pretty decent shopping centre (Thistle) with a lot of the familiar outlets, and the kids emptied her purse in Smiggle and other child friendly spots. Pretty cheap parking too as I just wandered down from there, but not as cheap as the plentiful parking outside the ground that I wasn’t aware of until getting to the stadium. Still, with a Saturday golf medal in morning and walk to and from ground, thats 18,961 steps chalked off so far for today.