BSC Glasgow

[Since452]

It this still set to go ahead at Alloa? Be a mad scramble for tickets if so

[Sir David Gray]

Yes the game won't be moved, it's their registered home ground.

[Borderhibbie76]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

[Billy Whizz]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

We had 8000 Hibees at the game tonight, so can’t fit them all into Alloa

[B.H.F.C]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

How could you give 8,000 folk first refusal on 2 and a bit thousand tickets?

Get the general point though.

[Hibeesmad]

Will try to get a ticket but won't be too disheartened if unsuccessful with the game being on BBC at 12pm Sunday.

[Vault Boy]

These Weegie radges have certainly had some fun on their Twitter account. :greengrin

It's a fun tie in prospect, hope we do the business without sweating it though!

[Hibs4185]

Jack Ross and the first team should take a holiday and send the development team out

[Since452]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

The 3500 at Tannadice might have something to say about that

[SlickShoes]

Why do they play in Alloa but have Glasgow in their name?

[macca70]

3100 capacity at Alloa, 12pm Sunday KO live on BBC, against a junior team, would the attendance be much more than that and need a much bigger ground?

[Phil MaGlass]

3100 capacity at Alloa, 12pm Sunday KO live on BBC, would the attendance be much more than that and need a much bigger ground?

These are the games every fan should want to go to, great days out, memories and you put a few shekkels in their pockets. Whos to say we will win....I would love to go

[inglisavhibs]

Yes the game won't be moved, it's their registered home ground.
Not sure about that, I think it may be moved to Firhill.

[OstKurve Hibs]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

Season ticket holders should get first refusal.

[660]

The 3500 at Tannadice might have something to say about that

If only there was some sort of points based system which could differentiate those who most frequently attend hibs games versus the day trippers which would ensure regular fans get priority for highly sought after games.

[Hibeesmad]

BSC Glasgow selling their tickets from 10am Wednesday.

[hibbyfraelibby]

3100 capacity at Alloa, 12pm Sunday KO live on BBC, against a junior team, would the attendance be much more than that and need a much bigger ground?

This is what the cup is all about. Big day for them, pays for their season...and they are not a Junior side but a Senior one in the Lowland League and they have to play in Alloa because the SFA wont issue a license for their own ground because they dont have floodlights which this game will probably pay for.

[Sir David Gray]

Not sure about that, I think it may be moved to Firhill.

I'm not quite sure why this keeps being queried on here.

Alloa is their designated home stadium. Why would it not be held there? If we had Alloa away in the cup, would people be wondering if it would be moved elsewhere?

[calumhibee1]

I'm not quite sure why this keeps being queried on here.

Alloa is their designated home stadium. Why would it not be held there? If we had Alloa away in the cup, would people be wondering if it would be moved elsewhere?

They’re even advertising the game on their Twitter now as being at Alloa.

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[Hibeesmad]

I'm not quite sure why this keeps being queried on here.

Alloa is their designated home stadium. Why would it not be held there? If we had Alloa away in the cup, would people be wondering if it would be moved elsewhere?

I thought there may have been an opportunity of movement but it has been confirmed to be played in Alloa.

[Sir David Gray]

I thought there may have been an opportunity of movement but it has been confirmed to be played in Alloa.

It was never going to be played elsewhere. I don't know where that rumour came from, there seemed to be a few people on here querying it.

[Hibeesmad]

It was never going to be played elsewhere. I don't know where that rumour came from, there seemed to be a few people on here querying it.

Oh well, Alloa here we come.

[Itsnoteasy]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

Why should that be? Them who travelled to Tannadice should be ahead of those tonight if that was the case.

[Hibeesmad]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

After away season ticket holders get their share, there will only be about 2000 tickets left for us I think.

Edit: With the attendance being only 3100 it might well be even less than 2000.

[Springbank]

Most times we play at Alloa in the cup we end up at Hampden for at least the semi final. Lucky ground.

[Hibeesmad]

So who do we want in the Quarter Final?

[Sir David Gray]

So who do we want in the Quarter Final?

Falkirk.

[Tully]

Hibs getting 2400 initially

[monktonharp]

Not sure about that, I think it may be moved to Firhill.can live with that, but how about maybe Falkirk? half way for each team and would certainly give them more money even after paying the rent for a day?

[Danderhall Hibs]

It was never going to be played elsewhere. I don't know where that rumour came from, there seemed to be a few people on here querying it.

Just folk assuming they’d want to try and make some extra money - non league teams have moved games in the past when they can sniff cash.

We’ll get what, 2000 tickets? We could shift more than that.

[Hibeesmad]

Hibs getting 2400 initially

BSC will probably sell out their allocation of around 500-700 too.

[davhibby]

BSC will probably sell out their allocation of around 500-700 too.

Will they? They’re lucky to get 100 most games. With no identifiable fan base or even local support to draw from I’d be surprised if they manage any more than 300

[Borderhibbie76]

Its wrond that those of us at Tannadice and the Replay get lumped in with everyone else for tickets...crazy that Dempster refuses to address this issue.

Nevertheless at least it's on TV for those of us that cant get a ticket

[Hibeesmad]

Will they? They’re lucky to get 100 most games. With no identifiable fan base or even local support to draw from I’d be surprised if they manage any more than 300

Friends and family of the players and people involved in the club will make the effort to be there, along with the locals who may fancy a day out in the hope of an upset.

[Sir David Gray]

Just folk assuming they’d want to try and make some extra money - non league teams have moved games in the past when they can sniff cash.

We’ll get what, 2000 tickets? We could shift more than that.

It's not up to BSC Glasgow whether they move the game or not though.

[Danderhall Hibs]

It's not up to BSC Glasgow whether they move the game or not though.

Can they ask? How did Bonnyrigg go about it a couple of years ago?

[Hibeesmad]

Can they ask? How did Bonnyrigg go about it a couple of years ago?

Something to do with it not being safe, even though they played the tie before us at home with no issues.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Something to do with it not being safe, even though they played the tie before us at home with no issues.

Cheers - I didn’t realise the SFA made them move the game.

[Sir David Gray]

Can they ask? How did Bonnyrigg go about it a couple of years ago?

Their ground was deemed unsuitable for a game against Hibs and was moved on safety grounds.

As I said earlier and also in previous posts, Alloa's ground has hosted Championship matches for a number of the past few seasons and that includes matches against Rangers, Hibs and Hearts when all three were in the Championship. If we were due to play Alloa through there then we wouldn't be asking where the game would be played.

BSC Glasgow's registered home stadium for this season is Alloa's ground and the only reason it would be moved is on safety grounds and that won't happen for the reasons stated above.

[Hibeesmad]

Cheers - I didn’t realise the SFA made them move the game.

BSC will be gutted they didn't get an away tie, an extra 10,000 sales would have been huge for them.

[Hibbyradge]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

FFS :faf:

[Frazerbob]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

So a season ticket holder who had to work tonight should be behind the American tourists who I met this afternoon and convinced to go to the game? Aye, alright then.

[davhibby]

Can they ask? How did Bonnyrigg go about it a couple of years ago?

They’ve stopped teams doing that now anyway as some weren’t too pleased with Albion Rovers and the like moving games for bigger gates so I think the line is now that if you’ve got a licensed ground that’s where the game gets played irrelevant of who you’re playing

[monktonharp]

BSC will be gutted they didn't get an away tie, an extra 10,000 sales would have been huge for them.I mentioned on another post recently that the SFA and clubs should be bigging up the Scottish game at every opportunity. this is one of those occasions. Make it a bigger event by playing at a bigger ground. Hibs fans will want more than the allocation, despite it being on tv and early!

[Hibeesmad]

I mentioned on another post recently that the SFA and clubs should be bigging up the Scottish game at every opportunity. this is one of those occasions. Make it a bigger event by playing at a bigger ground. Hibs fans will want more than the allocation, despite it being on tv and early!

I agree.

[tamig]

I mentioned on another post recently that the SFA and clubs should be bigging up the Scottish game at every opportunity. this is one of those occasions. Make it a bigger event by playing at a bigger ground. Hibs fans will want more than the allocation, despite it being on tv and early!

I think a lot of folk like the idea of potential giant killers playing at their own packed out small ground. A crowd of 5000 rattling about in a 10000 seater stadium wouldn’t do much for the game’s reputation up here.

[hibby6270]

Can they ask? How did Bonnyrigg go about it a couple of years ago?

Was it not because they were a junior team and their ground didn’t meet standards - such as floodlights required?

[Sir David Gray]

Was it not because they were a junior team and their ground didn’t meet standards - such as floodlights required?

It was on safety grounds that it got moved to Tynecastle.

[hibby6270]

It was on safety grounds that it got moved to Tynecastle.

LOL There’s a touch of irony in your reply. :LOL::rotflmao::rotflmao:

[Steven79]

LOL There’s a touch of irony in your reply. [emoji38]:rotflmao::rotflmao:[emoji23]

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[Diclonius]

Falkirk.

Yes

[The Baldmans Comb]

Not sure about that, I think it may be moved to Firhill.

Its amazing some people still think this.

The venue was set in stone from the moment the draw was made.

[Hermit Crab]

Not sure about that, I think it may be moved to Firhill.


This is game was never getting moved.

https://www.bscglasgow.co.uk/event/bsc-glasgow-vs-hibernian/

[Hermit Crab]

In regards to tickets I fully expect an email from Hibs tomorrow regarding AST payments which mostly likely be taken on Thursday with tickets going on sale to ST holders on Friday, probably midday.

[Tambo]

Definitely not getting ahead of myself as anything can happen in football but a QF looks very likely and a 4th place position stil on the cards could be an interesting few months.

[AZhibee]

Falkirk.

Game at Alloa then v Falkirk...2015 all over again.

[Paisley Hibby]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

What you're asking for is impossible (but hey, no doubt you'll say that's Dempster's fault too). Why do some folk need to have a go at our club, even after a great result.

[Hibeesmad]

Definitely not getting ahead of myself as anything can happen in football but a QF looks very likely and a 4th place position stil on the cards could be an interesting few months.

Respectful but confident as Ross said last night.

[Hibeesmad]

Game at Alloa then v Falkirk...2015 all over again.

Still can't believe we didn't win that game.

[macca70]

2400 tickets will be sufficient, we’ll probably sell that allocation but not need much more.

12.30pm KO on a Sunday, in Alloa and live on BBC.

Attendance when we last played Alloa in League Cup for a Saturday 3pm KO was only 1700

[Hibeesmad]

2400 tickets will be sufficient, we’ll probably sell that allocation but not need much more.

12.30pm KO on a Sunday, in Alloa and live on BBC.

Attendance when we played Alloa year we won the Championship for a Saturday 3pm KO was only 1700

I think we could easily take a few thousand more. 3100 up in Dundee, over 4,000 in Killie a few years back, a great crowd up in Inverness for the replay in 16 a few days after losing the cup final. We turn up in numbers for the cup games.

[macca70]

I think we could easily take a few thousand more. 3100 up in Dundee, over 4,000 in Killie a few years back, a great crowd up in Inverness for the replay in 16 a few days after losing the cup final. We turn up in numbers for the cup games.

We didn’t last night for a home game, United made an effort, only looked like there were about 6k Hibs fans although I know the attendance was 10k

[Since90+2]

We'd sell well in excess of 2400 if given the tickets. Probably about 3500 is my guess.

These tickets will be gone in 24 hours or so.

[Hibeesmad]

We didn’t last night for a home game, United made an effort, only looked like there were about 6k Hibs fans although I know the attendance was 10k

And the vast majority of the hibs fans there last night would snap up tickets for an away cup game.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Was it not because they were a junior team and their ground didn’t meet standards - such as floodlights required?

I thought that was more to do with why they were refused entry into the league last season.

Fair enough though obviously the SFA made them change it rather than them asking, I missed that and I also missed the fact that games couldn’t be requested to be moved anymore.

[hibee316]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

I've not been to a game all season. Dempster phoned me up last night laughing and offered me free tickets!
Yaaas!

[Cataplana]

Its wrond that those of us at Tannadice and the Replay get lumped in with everyone else for tickets...crazy that Dempster refuses to address this issue.

Nevertheless at least it's on TV for those of us that cant get a ticket

Maybe it's not that big an issue for a lot of people?

[Borderhibbie76]

Maybe it's not that big an issue for a lot of people?

What's not an issue?? That we have no loyalty system in place?? Of course it's an issue to anyone that goes to most of the matches it's an issue.
Anyone who doesnt attend regularly of course wont be that bothered.

[Cataplana]

What's not an issue?? That we have no loyalty system in place?? Of course it's an issue to anyone that goes to most of the matches it's an issue.
Anyone who doesnt attend regularly of course wont be that bothered.

Ok, I just wondered why the club weren't taking this more seriously. Have you considered raising it with supporters representatives?

[macca70]

What's not an issue?? That we have no loyalty system in place?? Of course it's an issue to anyone that goes to most of the matches it's an issue.
Anyone who doesnt attend regularly of course wont be that bothered.

Previous loyalty system got ridiculous as they started awarding points for buying shares etc and over complicating it.

Bring back a points system based on buying season ticket, individual match tickets home and away, simple.

Although if you are a regular away game attendee and feel so passionate about ensuring away tickets, you could buy an away season ticket. There’s no upfront outlay, just pay for the upcoming games each month.

[StevieC]

Bring back a points system based on buying season ticket, individual match tickets home and away, simple.

Why give points for home games that go towards buying tickets for away games?

1 point per away game .. even more simple. 😉

[Keith_M]

After we've just won a quite tricky cup tie, I can't believe some people have decided to use it as an excuse to attack Hibs/Dempster.

This is mental!

[macca70]

Why give points for home games that go towards buying tickets for away games?

1 point per away game .. even more simple. 😉

You’ll never keep everyone happy whatever the system and it’s probably been debated to death on here but surely buying a home ticket, either; Individual match ticket or season ticket entitles you to some sort of points, turning up on a cold, Wednesday night against Hamilton or committing to a season ticket upfront at start of the season entitles you to points rather than getting none which is the same number of points as someone that attends no home games.

[Since90+2]

It's the weekly loyalty points debate. Fantastic.

[Keith_M]

It's the weekly loyalty points debate. Fantastic.


Some people just enjoy a good rant


:greengrin

[Allant1981]

After we've just won a quite tricky cup tie, I can't believe some people have decided to use it as an excuse to attack Hibs/Dempster.

This is mental!

Are you really that shocked, it's the norm with some people on here

[Keith_M]

Are you really that shocked, it's the norm with some people on here


It's crazy, isn't it,

[Steven79]

Why give points for home games that go towards buying tickets for away games?

1 point per away game .. even more simple. 😉

The likes of Hamilton away deserves more points than say Tynecastle away surely?

[Cataplana]

The likes of Hamilton away deserves more points than say Tynecastle away surely?

So, the less glamorous the away tie, the better the supporter, and the greater the pay back from "Dempster?"

[Brightside]

I’m assuming all these guys wanting tickets for BSC were at the game last night?

[jakeds]

Previous loyalty system got ridiculous as they started awarding points for buying shares etc and over complicating it.

Bring back a points system based on buying season ticket, individual match tickets home and away, simple.

Although if you are a regular away game attendee and feel so passionate about ensuring away tickets, you could buy an away season ticket. There’s no upfront outlay, just pay for the upcoming games each month.

It’s just a shame the away season ticket is only open to home season ticket holders. I don’t live in Edinburgh and end up going to far more away games than home games and it would make a lot of sense for me to get one but I’m not able to.

[green with envy]

Why give points for home games that go towards buying tickets for away games?

1 point per away game .. even more simple. 😉

To sensible.

[Brightside]

Why give points for home games that go towards buying tickets for away games?

1 point per away game .. even more simple. 😉

Home games are what pays for our team. Not away games.

[green with envy]

The likes of Hamilton away deserves more points than say Tynecastle away surely?

Even more so Ross County away on a Wednesday night.

[Steven79]

Even more so Ross County away on a Wednesday night.

Pretty much! I would be one who would miss out but people that makes trips like that deserve to get first dibs on any tickets.

[Carheenlea]

I’m assuming all these guys wanting tickets for BSC were at the game last night?

I suspect they were.

Considering our high numbers of Season Ticket holders (circa 12,000), our travelling support isn’t really that big in comparison with the high numbers attending Easter Road. Kilmarnock are a good example of a club who don’t have great home crowds but by comparison their travelling supports are quite high. We had just over 1000 last week at Fir Park and that number goes up from time to time but largely there is a hardcore of regulars who go to most away away games that will total between 1,000 - 2,000.

Those fans are the ones who deserve first chance of high demand/limited allocation away games, and the next round of the cup is the perfect example of why a loyalty point scheme would have been the fairest way of identifying those supporters and distributing tickets.

[Sean1875]

Any word on prices for the game?


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[Hermit Crab]

Any word on prices for the game?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAdmissionAdmission prices at The Indodrill Stadium are as follows:
Adults: £7
Concessions: £3
U16s: FREE

[Hermit Crab]

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[Steven79]

Admission

Admission prices at The Indodrill Stadium are as follows:
Adults: £7
Concessions: £3
U16s: FREE

That's for league games and I suspect the prices will be higher for a game against us compared to a 5th tier game.

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That's just for home fans.

[Hermit Crab]

That's just for home fans.


Aye but at least it will show us prices if Hibs haven't announced it soon.

[FilipinoHibs]

Are you really that shocked, it's the norm with some people on here

Yes football is the only place they are allowed to complain. Not allowed at home by their partner or at work by their boss.

[Hibbyradge]

That's for league games and I suspect the prices will be higher for a game against us compared to a 5th tier game.

It'll be double that, at least.

In fact, given the unprecedented demand for tickets as evidenced on this thread, BSC should charge £35 a ticket.

They'd still be snapped up, eh?

Supply and demand. 👍

[Hermit Crab]

It'll be double that, at least.

In fact, given the unprecedented demand for tickets as evidenced on this thread, BSC should charge £35 a ticket.

They'd still be snapped up, eh?

Supply and demand. ��


Not for a game live on every television set in Scotland. More likely to be a boycott at that price.

[bod]

I won’t be snapping 1 up at £35

[Since452]

I suspect they were.

Considering our high numbers of Season Ticket holders (circa 12,000), our travelling support isn’t really that big in comparison with the high numbers attending Easter Road. Kilmarnock are a good example of a club who don’t have great home crowds but by comparison their travelling supports are quite high. We had just over 1000 last week at Fir Park and that number goes up from time to time but largely there is a hardcore of regulars who go to most away away games that will total between 1,000 - 2,000.

Those fans are the ones who deserve first chance of high demand/limited allocation away games, and the next round of the cup is the perfect example of why a loyalty point scheme would have been the fairest way of identifying those supporters and distributing tickets.

A run of the mill league game at Alloa is never an issue as we saw on our "journey" a few years ago. The problem is Hibs in the Scottish cup away from home always attracts a massive traveling support. Demand usually exceeds supply and Alloa isn't big enough. Definitely think loyalty points is the way to go and I'd lose out that way but fair is fair. I hate coming across all "Old Firm" but you'd think a change of venue would make BSC a fair bit of extra dosh. It's their perogative to play it where they want I guess and the Indrodrill meets all the criteria.

[Hermit Crab]

A run of the mill league game at Alloa is never an issue as we saw on our "journey" a few years ago. The problem is Hibs in the Scottish cup away from home always attracts a massive traveling support. Demand usually exceeds supply and Alloa isn't big enough. Definitely think loyalty points is the way to go and I'd lose out that way but fair is fair. I hate coming across all "Old Firm" but you'd think a change of venue would make BSC a fair bit of extra dosh. It's their perogative to play it where they want I guess and the Indrodrill meets all the criteria.

Not sure how many times this has been posted now but switching the game was never an option, it was merely assumed by many it would be switched. BSC even said so in a tweet that game would not be moved.

[hibbyfraelibby]

AdmissionAdmission prices at The Indodrill Stadium are as follows:
Adults: £7
Concessions: £3
U16s: FREE

Thats for home fans in Lowland League. No way Hibs will agree free admission as gate is split and BSC will have huge costs to meet to pay for policing and stewarding the "massive" away support. Look for at least twice the price

[Hermit Crab]

Thats for home fans in Lowland League. No way Hibs will agree free admission as gate is split and BSC will have huge costs to meet to pay for policing and stewarding the "massive" away support. Look for at least twice the price


Even if it is double that its still a bargain.

[green with envy]

Even if it is double that its still a bargain.

Just a hunch but I think they will cash in and charge £20.00 for this one, for which I wouldn't grudge TBH.

[Carheenlea]

Just a hunch but I think they will cash in and charge £20.00 for this one, for which I wouldn't grudge TBH.

£20 will be about right, but the facilities within that ground that are provided you get little in return for that. Half the “terracing” behind the goal is a banking of earth and a gazebo pitch side. One of the more pleasant backdrops to a stadium mind you with the often snow capped hills.

[green with envy]

£20 will be about right, but the facilities within that ground that are provided you get little in return for that. Half the “terracing” behind the goal is a banking of earth and a gazebo pitch side. One of the more pleasant backdrops to a stadium mind you with the often snow capped hills.

yep! Remember standing behind the goals a few seasons ago when it pissed down for the entire game. took me quite a few pints in the pub after the game to dry out.

[Billy Whizz]

Any idea of pricing for the other 5th round ties

[Stonewall]

It'll be double that, at least.

In fact, given the unprecedented demand for tickets as evidenced on this thread, BSC should charge £35 a ticket.

They'd still be snapped up, eh?

Supply and demand. 👍

Careful - this has the potential to become a Hibs.net fact.

[worcesterhibby]

What's not an issue?? That we have no loyalty system in place?? Of course it's an issue to anyone that goes to most of the matches it's an issue.
Anyone who doesnt attend regularly of course wont be that bothered.

The difficulty is that it's bloody hard to quantify loyalty. Who is more loyal a 12 year old who has a cheap season ticket, lives 5 mins from the ground and attends about half the matches or a supporter who lives 8 hours drive away in Herefordshire who pays for HibsTV, pays in to HSL every month and spends well over £1000 a year travelling up to 4 or 5 matches a season ?

[worcesterhibby]

Thats for home fans in Lowland League. No way Hibs will agree free admission as gate is split and BSC will have huge costs to meet to pay for policing and stewarding the "massive" away support. Look for at least twice the price

twice the price of free is still free....just saying :greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

Not for a game live on every television set in Scotland. More likely to be a boycott at that price.

Of course. There'd be all sorts tears and snotters, if BSC charged that.

I was trying, and obviously failing, to point out that the supposed demand for tickets will be nowhere near some of the estimates I'm reading.

[Gypsy King]

Never went to Dundee as was away didn't go to the replay as I couldn't afford too so should I not be allowed a ticket for this game ? Away and *****

Bet I get one as well :)

[Keith_M]

The likes of Hamilton away deserves more points than say Tynecastle away surely?


Not for me, it's much easier to get to

;-)

[Iggy Pope]

The difficulty is that it's bloody hard to quantify loyalty. Who is more loyal a 12 year old who has a cheap season ticket, lives 5 mins from the ground and attends about half the matches or a supporter who lives 8 hours drive away in Herefordshire who pays for HibsTV, pays in to HSL every month and spends well over £1000 a year travelling up to 4 or 5 matches a season ?

The 12 year old, no contest.

[Danderhall Hibs]

It'll be double that, at least.

In fact, given the unprecedented demand for tickets as evidenced on this thread, BSC should charge £35 a ticket.

They'd still be snapped up, eh?

Supply and demand. 👍

Makes sense - they’ll want to make as much as they can out of this. Be silly of them not to say £35-40 imo. The demands there.

Still only getting 1 loyalty point if you go though.

[Hibbyradge]

Careful - this has the potential to become a Hibs.net fact.

That would be a dream come true. 💚💚💚

[Hibbyradge]

Makes sense - they’ll want to make as much as they can out of this. Be silly of them not to say £35-40 imo. The demands there.

Still only getting 1 loyalty point if you go though.

Word. :aok:

[StevieC]

surely buying a home ticket, either; Individual match ticket or season ticket entitles you to some sort of points.

A season ticket already gives you priority, so no reason for that to change (and it doesn’t need to mean points, that just confuses the issue imo), although I might introduce a membership scheme for those unable to get a season ticket.

Don’t see why attending the occasional home game should give you points for away games? If you want points for away games, go to away games. Seems simple enough, and no need to confuse the issue.

[thebakerboy]

Can they ask? How did Bonnyrigg go about it a couple of years ago?

Bonnyrigg didnt have floodlights then but do now paid for by game at Tynie and are now in the Lowland league so have to play games at New Dundas Park.

[StevieC]

The difficulty is that it's bloody hard to quantify loyalty. Who is more loyal a 12 year old who has a cheap season ticket, lives 5 mins from the ground and attends about half the matches or a supporter who lives 8 hours drive away in Herefordshire who pays for HibsTV, pays in to HSL every month and spends well over £1000 a year travelling up to 4 or 5 matches a season ?

IMO most of what you state above is irrelevant for an away game.
You go to 5 away games in a season and you get 5 points. That gives you priority over the guy that attended 4 away games, and the guy that went to 6 gets priority over you.
I think that sounds fair? 🤔

Not averse to some sort of “loyalty” scheme, but I genuinely believe that priority for away tickets should purely be based on attending away games. And that wouldn’t actually benefit me, because as an “out of town” Hibs fan it’s easier for me to PATG than pay the extra booking and postage costs for every away game.

[killie-hibby]

The difficulty is that it's bloody hard to quantify loyalty. Who is more loyal a 12 year old who has a cheap season ticket, lives 5 mins from the ground and attends about half the matches or a supporter who lives 8 hours drive away in Herefordshire who pays for HibsTV, pays in to HSL every month and spends well over £1000 a year travelling up to 4 or 5 matches a season ?


I agree that it is difficult to quantify loyalty. Can someone with an inadequate income, and makes sacrifices to attend one match per season be considered less loyal than a person with a substantial income who attends every home and away game. What about single parents unable to afford a child minder for a few hours. What about a supporter who is a carer for his or her partner. As suggested above,travel distance could be a factor. Should I be considered more loyal than others because I travel from Kilmarnock and have supported Hibs since the mid fifties. I don't think so. I don't expect or want preferential treatment. In theory I could be the least loyal Hibs supporter.
In the meantime until someone develops a fool proof loyalty equation, we should all accept the fact that we may or may not get a ticket for any restricted capacity match.

[Steven79]

£22/£12 for the seating and £20/£10 for the terrace in the home end.

[Diclonius]

Will be buying a ticket in the terracing if I can.

Last time I went there (Alloa in the cup) was a great day out. Don't know what was more entertaining - that the Twelve Days of Lewis Stevenson song was sung for pretty much the entire 90 minutes, or that the young team next to me were getting realllllly annoyed by it.

[DH1875]

IMO most of what you state above is irrelevant for an away game.
You go to 5 away games in a season and you get 5 points. That gives you priority over the guy that attended 4 away games, and the guy that went to 6 gets priority over you.
I think that sounds fair? 🤔

Not averse to some sort of “loyalty” scheme, but I genuinely believe that priority for away tickets should purely be based on attending away games. And that wouldn’t actually benefit me, because as an “out of town” Hibs fan it’s easier for me to PATG than pay the extra booking and postage costs for every away game.

And what happens when I have 5 points and you have 5 points, we play hearts and Huns away and I couldn't get tickets but you got 2. Your now on 7 points while I'm stuck on 5 through no fault of my own. Then tickets come around again and you have a better chance cause you have 7 and I have 5. The current situation isnt ideal but I get it and see why the club do it that way as reality is most folk get tickets to the games and might only occasionally miss out. Must be a nightmare if your a fan of a club with a much bigger support than ours.

[Percy Vere]

Every one of us there tonight should get first refusal but that wont happen under Dempster who doesn't like to acknowledge loyalty

Aw dear. What else has she done (or not done) to upset you?

[Moulin Yarns]

And what happens when I have 5 points and you have 5 points, we play hearts and Huns away and I couldn't get tickets but you got 2. Your now on 7 points while I'm stuck on 5 through no fault of my own. Then tickets come around again and you have a better chance cause you have 7 and I have 5. The current situation isnt ideal but I get it and see why the club do it that way as reality is most folk get tickets to the games and might only occasionally miss out. Must be a nightmare if your a fan of a club with a much bigger support than ours.

OR, like a store loyalty card you earn points when you spend (attend) then points are deducted for these games where demand exceeds demand. So you both have 5 points to begin with, you get a ticket for Hearts, you lose a point, making it easier for me to get the next ticket that comes along. This makes for an equitable system where if you go to one away game, then it allows others to go to the next one

Just a thought.

[KingPat4]

£20 and £22.

BSG used to play at Lochburn Park, Maryhill Juniors ground, which I think is near their home at Broomhill in Glasgow. It does have a seated stand and floodlights, so not sure why they play thirty miles away in Alloa. (Clydebank presently share Lochburn with Maryhill).

BSG recently hosted Bonnyrigg in a midweek league match, according to Rose website the crowd was around 350. Not bad in the circumstances.

[Brightside]

A season ticket already gives you priority, so no reason for that to change (and it doesn’t need to mean points, that just confuses the issue imo), although I might introduce a membership scheme for those unable to get a season ticket.

Don’t see why attending the occasional home game should give you points for away games? If you want points for away games, go to away games. Seems simple enough, and no need to confuse the issue.

Season Tickets are the most important act of "loyalty" for the club. Going to away games may make you look more "loyal" but unless thats on top of a Season Ticket it has no financial loyalty at all. If you are choosing to go to away games rather than a home game you are actually being "dis-loyal" I get that people that concentrate more on away days wont get that. But its just economics.

[Iggy Pope]

Season Tickets are the most important act of "loyalty" for the club. Going to away games may make you look more "loyal" but unless thats on top of a Season Ticket it has no financial loyalty at all. If you are choosing to go to away games rather than a home game you are actually being "dis-loyal" I get that people that concentrate more on away days wont get that. But its just economics.

Loyalty is such a crass term, worse when it’s about finance. Keep priority for away games for the away attenders for me. Doubt many choose an away game over a home one, that’s all bollocks.

[Brightside]

Loyalty is such a crass term, worse when it’s about finance. Keep priority for away games for the away attenders for me. Doubt many choose an away game over a home one, that’s all bollocks.

I know plenty that go to loads of aways yet pick and choose home games. Away games dont pay the bills.

[Newhaven]

Can we keep the thread on topic about BSC. Start a loyalty thread if you want to drone on till kingdom come.

[StevieC]

And what happens when I have 5 points and you have 5 points, we play hearts and Huns away and I couldn't get tickets but you got 2. Your now on 7 points while I'm stuck on 5.

Simple, you travel to Dingwall on a cold Wednesday night and to Elgin for a meaningless cup game.

That said, I’ve done both so you’ll need to do some catching up 😉

The whole point of 1 game 1 point is that it is the supporters that go to the “crappy” games that get priority for the games at Tynecastle. The more crappy games, the better your chances. If you only do 4 or 5 a season then you are in a lottery with others that do 4 or 5 a season, but you will certainly get priority over those that do 2 or 3. 😉
At the moment you don’t need to travel anywhere to be in with a chance.

[StevieC]

Can we keep the thread on topic about BSC. Start a loyalty thread if you want to drone on till kingdom come.

Fair comment 😉

And for that reason .. I’m out 😉

[Since452]

Anyone follow the lowland league? What can we expect from BSC? Looking at the league table they're sitting 4th, 11 points behind the leaders Kelty with 2 games in hand. Noticed they're also behind Bonnyrigg Rose who we beat 8-1.

[Newhaven]

Fair comment 😉

And for that reason .. I’m out 😉

Nothing meant personally to you mate 👍

[Jamesie]

Anyone follow the lowland league? What can we expect from BSC? Looking at the league table they're sitting 4th, 11 points behind the leaders Kelty with 2 games in hand. Noticed they're also behind Bonnyrigg Rose who we beat 8-1.

They lost 3-2 to Bonnyrigg at home a few weeks ago so I'd hope we will again win convincingly

[PatHead]

Wonder if JR will take the chance to blood a couple of youngsters?

[Oscar T Grouch]

Looking forward to this one. Bit of a silly kick off time but it's a short trip up there.

[Hibby Bairn]

Anyone follow the lowland league? What can we expect from BSC? Looking at the league table they're sitting 4th, 11 points behind the leaders Kelty with 2 games in hand. Noticed they're also behind Bonnyrigg Rose who we beat 8-1.

Hibs will win this by quite a few goals. I’ll go for at least 5-0.

[Since452]

Wonder if JR will take the chance to blood a couple of youngsters?

Hopefully bring on a couple of the younger players if and when we've got a comfortable lead. Need to send out s strong side to avoid any embarrassment

[Hermit Crab]

BSC have over 500 tickets left for sale. No idea how many they started out with though.

[Hermit Crab]

Hopefully bring on a couple of the younger players if and when we've got a comfortable lead. Need to send out s strong side to avoid any embarrassment

Yes, full team to start, get the job done then make changes.

[CockneyRebel]

Hopefully bring on a couple of the younger players if and when we've got a comfortable lead. Need to send out s strong side to avoid any embarrassment



Very sensible. JR would get slaughtered if a young team got beat.

[green with envy]

BSC have over 500 tickets left for sale. No idea how many they started out with though.

Around 650. I read one their fans tweets and was complaining that it was far to expensive, quite a difference from their usual £7.00 for the natives.

[Iggy Pope]

I know plenty that go to loads of aways yet pick and choose home games. Away games dont pay the bills.

I don’t know anyone who does this. Never met any of them in decades of affiliation.

[Iggy Pope]

BSC have over 500 tickets left for sale. No idea how many they started out with though.

Do they use client references I wonder. Or has someone already wondered?

[Billy Whizz]

Around 650. I read one their fans tweets and was complaining that it was far to expensive, quite a difference from their usual £7.00 for the natives.

Where are you reading about the ticket prices/sales for this game?

[weecounty hibby]

Coming from Alloa I think that it'd be pretty straight forward for me to secure some of the home tickets. Not sure how BSC would check and bit sure how the segregation will work on the day either

[weecounty hibby]

Where are you reading about the ticket prices/sales for this game?
BSC Twitter and web pages

[Iggy Pope]

Where are you reading about the ticket prices/sales for this game?

Tweets?

[Billy Whizz]

BSC Twitter and web pages

Ta. Noticed Falkirk v Hearts is £15, and under 12’s free, well done Falkirk

[hibbyfraelibby]

BSC have over 500 tickets left for sale. No idea how many they started out with though.

502?

[H18 SFR]

I can't believe the cost of a ticket for this match. Absolutely shocked.

[Hibby Bairn]

I can't believe the cost of a ticket for this match. Absolutely shocked.

Payday greed by BSC. You would think they would want to reward their own fans and maybe sign up a few new ones.

£15 for adults should have been the price imo.

[BenjiOscar]

Anyone follow the lowland league? What can we expect from BSC? Looking at the league table they're sitting 4th, 11 points behind the leaders Kelty with 2 games in hand. Noticed they're also behind Bonnyrigg Rose who we beat 8-1.

Yes, follow it closely along with the East of Scotland league. BSC are a good team with a few excellent players in their ranks at that level. Their forward partnership Tom Orr and Tom Collins have scored 30 goals between them this season. Declan Hughes in midfield is a really creative player.

They’ve lost twice all season and won away at Bonnyrigg earlier this season (only team to take points off Bonnyrigg at New Dundas Park this season so far). They did lose at home in the return at the start of January, the only time BSC have lost at home. They’ve not played Kelty yet and they are in 4th place on merit and they would be on a par with mid table league two sides.

For all that, it would be a harder game playing Alloa at Alloa rather than BSC and we would fully expect to beat Alloa away. They will try to play football and not a physical in yer face approach but should be a comfortable win for us.

[G15 Hibs]

Payday greed by BSC. You would think they would want to reward their own fans and maybe sign up a few new ones.

£15 for adults should have been the price imo.

Why shouldn't they make a wedge out of it? They don't have many fans and are unlikely to attract any more amongst the locals, being a club helicoptered into a town with an established and relatively successful team already which is within travelling distance of Glasgow and Edinburgh and the attractions there. They're quite right to take the opportunity to make a buck or two.

Not forgetting that Hibs charged £22 for a 4th round Scottish Cup game at home to Elgin City last season, of course.

[green with envy]

Why shouldn't they make a wedge out of it? They don't have many fans and are unlikely to attract any more amongst the locals, being a club helicoptered into a town with an established and relatively successful team already which is within travelling distance of Glasgow and Edinburgh and the attractions there. They're quite right to take the opportunity to make a buck or two.

Not forgetting that Hibs charged £22 for a 4th round Scottish Cup game at home to Elgin City last season, of course.

I'm also with you on this.

[StevieC]

Ta. Noticed Falkirk v Hearts is £15, and under 12’s free, well done Falkirk

To be fair, well done to Falkirk and Hearts .. because they’d also have had to agree to Falkirk allowing fans in for free.

[hibbyfraelibby]

I can't believe the cost of a ticket for this match. Absolutely shocked.

Amazed how many people believe football runs on fresh air instead of money...

[brianmc]

Amazed how many people believe football runs on fresh air instead of money...

I think (hope) the post you quoted was meant to be sarcasm....

[KingPat4]

Anyone follow the lowland league? What can we expect from BSC? Looking at the league table they're sitting 4th, 11 points behind the leaders Kelty with 2 games in hand. Noticed they're also behind Bonnyrigg Rose who we beat 8-1.

Not very far below league two. Bonnyrigg, Broxburn and Penicuik - who thrashed Stenhousemuir before losing narrowly at Partick - had good cup runs.

Berwick are near the bottom and seem to have fallen apart.

[HoboHarry]

Amazed how many people believe football runs on fresh air instead of money...
Say it isn't so? Does the tooth fairy not exist either?

[green with envy]

It seems really easy to purchase tickets from their website. Seems all you need is a PayPal acc.

[Sudds_1]

Will they? They’re lucky to get 100 most games. With no identifiable fan base or even local support to draw from I’d be surprised if they manage any more than 300

Include the yam factor....

[Iggy Pope]

It seems really easy to purchase tickets from their website. Seems all you need is a PayPal acc.

Sell out!

[PaulSmith]

Take Hibs at -5 to win and you should get a good return.

[Lago]

Say it isn't so? Does the tooth fairy not exist either?
Nor the money tree.

[HoboHarry]

Nor the money tree.
You are painting a bleak scene......

Your spelling edit beat me for speed lol........

[B.H.F.C]

Payday greed by BSC. You would think they would want to reward their own fans and maybe sign up a few new ones.

£15 for adults should have been the price imo.

This is what they said on their Website.

“This is an unprecedented opportunity for us as a football club and we have pitched ticket prices at a rate equivalent to other cup ties of this standing. We are aware that it’s more than we’d usually charge for Lowland League matches and have put a great deal of thought into the correct pricing structure for this match with the future potential of the club in mind”.

Couple this with the TV money they’ll be getting and you really can’t blame them when they know it’s going to be a sell out.

[Norrieg]

Yes, follow it closely along with the East of Scotland league. BSC are a good team with a few excellent players in their ranks at that level. Their forward partnership Tom Orr and Tom Collins have scored 30 goals between them this season. Declan Hughes in midfield is a really creative player.

They’ve lost twice all season and won away at Bonnyrigg earlier this season (only team to take points off Bonnyrigg at New Dundas Park this season so far). They did lose at home in the return at the start of January, the only time BSC have lost at home. They’ve not played Kelty yet and they are in 4th place on merit and they would be on a par with mid table league two sides.

For all that, it would be a harder game playing Alloa at Alloa rather than BSC and we would fully expect to beat Alloa away. They will try to play football and not a physical in yer face approach but should be a comfortable win for us.

To all Hibs players !!! Wear Double shinguards for this game. I saw Bo'ness play this lot last year and they are the dirtiest team I have ever seen. Even worse than The Sheep, The Gunts, The Huns and anyone else we have met.
If it moves they'll kick it with a bit of encouragement from the sidelines thrown in. The support that stood next to us were so arrogant and spoke down to and belittled the opposition team and fans at every chance.
So please, hammer the Weegie b******s. They are a physical in your face team.

[Hermit Crab]

To all Hibs players !!! Wear Double shinguards for this game. I saw Bo'ness play this lot last year and they are the dirtiest team I have ever seen. Even worse than The Sheep, The Gunts, The Huns and anyone else we have met.
If it moves they'll kick it with a bit of encouragement from the sidelines thrown in. The support that stood next to us were so arrogant and spoke down to and belittled the opposition team and fans at every chance.
So please, hammer the Weegie b******s. They are a physical in your face team.


Hibs will win this game at a canter. Might get a few bruises though.

[Hibby Bairn]

This is what they said on their Website.

“This is an unprecedented opportunity for us as a football club and we have pitched ticket prices at a rate equivalent to other cup ties of this standing. We are aware that it’s more than we’d usually charge for Lowland League matches and have put a great deal of thought into the correct pricing structure for this match with the future potential of the club in mind”.

Couple this with the TV money they’ll be getting and you really can’t blame them when they know it’s going to be a sell out.

Except they haven’t as Falkirk v Hearts is £15 and also on tv. I don’t have any issue either way tbh with them but I think it is another example of overcharging supporters. They will receive gate money (60% or so of it), hospitality money, tv money and prize money. Plenty to go around.

[Hermit Crab]

Except they haven’t as Falkirk v Hearts is £15 and also on tv. I don’t have any issue either way tbh with them but I think it is another example of overcharging supporters. They will receive gate money (60% or so of it), hospitality money, tv money and prize money. Plenty to go around.


Although these prices are pretty much inline with we are used to for run of the mill SPL games I still think we are getting well and truly fleeced. Taking into account the opposition, competition, kick off time and of course the game is televised on the BBC, not to mention the terrible ground and complete lack of facilities as well. We're getting robbed.

[Since452]

Yes, follow it closely along with the East of Scotland league. BSC are a good team with a few excellent players in their ranks at that level. Their forward partnership Tom Orr and Tom Collins have scored 30 goals between them this season. Declan Hughes in midfield is a really creative player.

They’ve lost twice all season and won away at Bonnyrigg earlier this season (only team to take points off Bonnyrigg at New Dundas Park this season so far). They did lose at home in the return at the start of January, the only time BSC have lost at home. They’ve not played Kelty yet and they are in 4th place on merit and they would be on a par with mid table league two sides.

For all that, it would be a harder game playing Alloa at Alloa rather than BSC and we would fully expect to beat Alloa away. They will try to play football and not a physical in yer face approach but should be a comfortable win for us.

👍

[KingPat4]

Except they haven’t as Falkirk v Hearts is £15 and also on tv. I don’t have any issue either way tbh with them but I think it is another example of overcharging supporters. They will receive gate money (60% or so of it), hospitality money, tv money and prize money. Plenty to go around.

£15 to watch Hearts? Definite overcharging.

:lolyam:

[Borderhibbie76]

Although these prices are pretty much inline with we are used to for run of the mill SPL games I still think we are getting well and truly fleeced. Taking into account the opposition, competition, kick off time and of course the game is televised on the BBC, not to mention the terrible ground and complete lack of facilities as well. We're getting robbed.

Was always gonna be the case tho HC wasnt it...payday like this dont come along very often for the likes of BSC.

The pricing for last nights replay was a bit more OTT in my opinion

[Chorley Hibee]

Anybody bought tickets for the home end yet? 😉

[Iggy Pope]

Anybody bought tickets for the home end yet? 😉

“You’re going home in a BSC Ambulance”

[Hermit Crab]

They've sold a few now, about 370 left now.

[Keith_M]

A fifth tier team at a ****ty stadium for Premier League prices?

Think IL skip this one and wait for the QF.


Have fun everybody that does go :-)

[Brightside]

any hospitality?

[Iggy Pope]

^^
Magic. Two time wasters down. Get it announced so we can scramble!

[Brightside]

^^
Magic. Two time wasters down. Get it announced so we can scramble!

I'll get a ticket dont worry.

[Keith_M]

^^
Magic. Two time wasters down. Get it announced so we can scramble!



:greengrin

[Eyrie]

Except they haven’t as Falkirk v Hearts is £15 and also on tv. I don’t have any issue either way tbh with them but I think it is another example of overcharging supporters. They will receive gate money (60% or so of it), hospitality money, tv money and prize money. Plenty to go around.

This will be the last game in the 2020 Scottish Cup for BSC so it's their chance for a pay day. Falkirk don't have that worry.

[Lago]

You are painting a bleak scene......

Your spelling edit beat me for speed lol........
😁👌😜

[Newhaven]

Anybody bought tickets for the home end yet? 😉

Yup. Me and three others bought this afternoon.

[Lago]

Why shouldn't they make a wedge out of it? They don't have many fans and are unlikely to attract any more amongst the locals, being a club helicoptered into a town with an established and relatively successful team already which is within travelling distance of Glasgow and Edinburgh and the attractions there. They're quite right to take the opportunity to make a buck or two.

Not forgetting that Hibs charged £22 for a 4th round Scottish Cup game at home to Elgin City last season, of course.
Don't grudge them the opportunity to make a few pounds, I follow my local Junior Club as my son in law manages them & you've no idea how hard people work at junior, lowland & East of Scotland leagues to keep the clubs going & giving an opportunity to guys to play football at a decent level.

[Hermit Crab]

Don't grudge them the opportunity to make a few pounds, I follow my local Junior Club as my son in law manages them & you've no idea how hard people work at junior, lowland & East of Scotland leagues to keep the clubs going & giving an opportunity to guys to play football at a decent level.


They've already made plenty money by getting to this stage of the competition plus the tv money they'll receive from this game. Sheer greed imo.

[lord bunberry]

Except they haven’t as Falkirk v Hearts is £15 and also on tv. I don’t have any issue either way tbh with them but I think it is another example of overcharging supporters. They will receive gate money (60% or so of it), hospitality money, tv money and prize money. Plenty to go around.
I might be wrong but I think the rules regarding tv money have changed. It used to be the case that the two clubs playing in the tv match got paid a set amount, but I think the money is now pooled and paid to every club in the competition.

[B.H.F.C]

I might be wrong but I think the rules regarding tv money have changed. It used to be the case that the two clubs playing in the tv match got paid a set amount, but I think the money is now pooled and paid to every club in the competition.

Sure it used to be about 80k you got if you were a telly game. Didn’t know it had changed.

[ancient hibee]

I might be wrong but I think the rules regarding tv money have changed. It used to be the case that the two clubs playing in the tv match got paid a set amount, but I think the money is now pooled and paid to every club in the competition.

I think you are wrong.The money paid for league matches TV has always been pooled.For cup ties the SFA get some money but the two teams also are paid with the home team getting a larger amount to account for expenses connected to the televising.

[brog]

This is their cup final & it will sell out regardless of price. It would be a foolhardy gesture to throw away about £30k just to be seen to be nice. That money will go a long way at their level.

[brog]

Sure it used to be about 80k you got if you were a telly game. Didn’t know it had changed.

Was cut to about £30k 2 years ago IIRC.

[B.H.F.C]

This is their cup final & it will sell out regardless of price. It would be a foolhardy gesture to throw away about £30k just to be seen to be nice. That money will go a long way at their level.

Agree with this totally. They might not get a chance to make money like this again for a long time. Folk can look at it as being greedy or whatever, but if they hadn’t maximised what they could get it would be negligent.

[lord bunberry]

I think you are wrong.The money paid for league matches TV has always been pooled.For cup ties the SFA get some money but the two teams also are paid with the home team getting a larger amount to account for expenses connected to the televising.
It was always an even split of around £80k for both teams. I’m sure I read that they’d stopped that though.

[lord bunberry]

Agree with this totally. They might not get a chance to make money like this again for a long time. Folk can look at it as being greedy or whatever, but if they hadn’t maximised what they could get it would be negligent.
It might also help them move back to their roots in Glasgow.

[confused]

As good as the tv money is it is amazing just how much money will go on security inside the stadium , police outside ,etc

[hibbyfraelibby]

I might be wrong but I think the rules regarding tv money have changed. It used to be the case that the two clubs playing in the tv match got paid a set amount, but I think the money is now pooled and paid to every club in the competition.

Correct

[inglisavhibs]

Correct

Not quite, in 2017 the clubs agreed to change the rules whereby the clubs now get £32.5k (it may have changed again) and the clubs who reach the later rounds now get more money to compensate. It was felt that the small clubs were possibly getting too much of the pot for a one off match in the early rounds.

[PatHead]

They've already made plenty money by getting to this stage of the competition plus the tv money they'll receive from this game. Sheer greed imo.

I don't think it is over the top. BSG have one chance to make money and are taking it. If we drew a top European club in the Europa league would you expect us to charge normal prices or take the opportunity to make some money to help us qualify for the next year by investing in the squad?

Bonnyrigg Rose charged £20 when we played them 4 years ago. I think the prices are fair to watch a Premiership club.

[Hibeewilly]

Just checked their website and they've still got seated tickets for sale plus 300+ for the terracing.

[KingPat4]

I don't think that BSG ever expected to compete at such a high level in the Scottish game (Lowland League). They are a sports club, with little fan base.

But they have done incredibly well to get this far, though something just does not feel right.

I would rather it was an established old non league side who was benefitting from this. Besides, there is no appetite for the game in Glasgow other than for the infirm. Partick and Queens Park struggle and Clyde were forced out, don't see a long term future for BSG.

I won't be giving them twenty quid.

[Steven79]

I don't think that BSG ever expected to compete at such a high level in the Scottish game (Lowland League). They are a sports club, with little fan base.

But they have done incredibly well to get this far, though something just does not feel right.

I would rather it was an established old non league side who was benefitting from this. Besides, there is no appetite for the game in Glasgow other than for the infirm. Partick and Queens Park struggle and Clyde were forced out, don't see a long term future for BSG.

I won't be giving them twenty quid.

You would be giving them £10 as Hibs get half of the gate.

[Since452]

I don't think that BSG ever expected to compete at such a high level in the Scottish game (Lowland League). They are a sports club, with little fan base.

But they have done incredibly well to get this far, though something just does not feel right.

I would rather it was an established old non league side who was benefitting from this. Besides, there is no appetite for the game in Glasgow other than for the infirm. Partick and Queens Park struggle and Clyde were forced out, don't see a long term future for BSG.

I won't be giving them twenty quid.

They're certainly less established than the likes of Kelty and Bonnyrigg who are a big part of their communities

[KingPat4]

You would be giving them £10 as Hibs get half of the gate.

I'll give Hibs £10 and watch the first half then leave.

[green with envy]

I don't think that BSG ever expected to compete at such a high level in the Scottish game (Lowland League). They are a sports club, with little fan base.

But they have done incredibly well to get this far, though something just does not feel right.

I would rather it was an established old non league side who was benefitting from this. Besides, there is no appetite for the game in Glasgow other than for the infirm. Partick and Queens Park struggle and Clyde were forced out, don't see a long term future for BSG.

I won't be giving them twenty quid.

At least it will give someone like myself the chance to pay the twenty quid.:thumbsup:

[DH1875]

Can't believe folk are getting their knickers in a twist about this. People are aware we have to agree to the prices, right? Stick on that the prices would have been the exact same if the game was at ER.

[Peevemor]

In the French Cup, when the teams drawn are 2 leagues or more apart, then the "smaller" team automatically become the home side, with matches sometimes being moved to enable bigger attendances.

Everybody accepts that it's a good thing that the smaller club makes as much money as possible, and there's a tradition (stuck to 99% of the time) that the bigger clubs don't reclaim their share of the gate.

[Steven79]

In the French Cup, when the teams drawn are 2 leagues or more apart, then the "smaller" team automatically become the home side, with matches sometimes being moved to enable bigger attendances.

Everybody accepts that it's a good thing that the smaller club makes as much money as possible, and there's a tradition (stuck to 99% of the time) that the bigger clubs don't reclaim their share of the gate.

That would never happen in Scotland despite it making sense.

When did we ever do anything in Scottish football that actually was for the good of the game and not for the good of two clubs...

[Iggy Pope]

I'll give Hibs £10 and watch the first half then leave.

The great Lex McLean used to do a Hun version of this sketch.

[southfieldhibby]

Anybody bought tickets for the home end yet? 😉

Aye, got 3 yesterday. Anything to avoid dealing with Hibs ticketing.

[DH1875]

In the French Cup, when the teams drawn are 2 leagues or more apart, then the "smaller" team automatically become the home side, with matches sometimes being moved to enable bigger attendances.

Everybody accepts that it's a good thing that the smaller club makes as much money as possible, and there's a tradition (stuck to 99% of the time) that the bigger clubs don't reclaim their share of the gate.

Pretty sure the Spanish cup is the same. Well it used to be anyways.

[Peevemor]

That would never happen in Scotland despite it making sense.

When did we ever do anything in Scottish football that actually was for the good of the game and not for the good of two clubs...

Maybe in sporting terms it makes sense, but I'm pretty sure there are wee teams who'd love a shot of playing at the Vélodrome or the Parc des Princes (for example) asw well as pocketing half the gate.

[KingPat4]

The great Lex McLean used to do a Hun version of this sketch.

Walter Carr was funnier.
:greengrin

[Iggy Pope]

Walter Carr was funnier.
:greengrin

“Och, Dougie “

In terms of The Vital Spark, ‘The Fenian Goat’ is the funniest short story I’ve read outside of ‘The Granton Star Cause’

Apologies for the thread hijack but it’s not going anywhere is it? :greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

They've already made plenty money by getting to this stage of the competition plus the tv money they'll receive from this game. Sheer greed imo.

£20 for a game that is absolutely certain to sell out.

Punish them for their greed.

Watch it on TV.

I intend to.

[KingPat4]

“Och, Dougie “

In terms of The Vital Spark, ‘The Fenian Goat’ is the funniest short story I’ve read outside of ‘The Granton Star Cause’

Apologies for the thread hijack but it’s not going anywhere is it? :greengrin

Och, that goat gave as much trouble as a cargo of rattlesnakes!


:tee hee:

[Hibbyradge]

It was always an even split of around £80k for both teams. I’m sure I read that they’d stopped that though.

Clubs now get £32500 each for TV appearances in the cup.

It used to be £82500.

[Billy Whizz]

Clubs now get £32500 each for TV appearances in the cup.

It used to be £82500.

So we’ve done well so far out of the cup. Shared a 20,000 gate via United (Est £140k each) and another £65k in Tv monies. Not going to get too much gate money from the BSC game

[Since452]

So we’ve done well so far out of the cup. Shared a 20,000 gate via United (Est £140k each) and another £65k in Tv monies. Not going to get too much gate money from the BSC game

I think we should deliberately take them to a replay 😉

[Hibbyradge]

I think we should deliberately take them to a replay 😉

A money spinning replay or an ordinary one?

[Steven79]

A money spinning replay or an ordinary one?

Money spinner as we can hump them at Easter Road and then go on and win the cup...

[Iggy Pope]

Och, that goat gave as much trouble as a cargo of rattlesnakes!


:tee hee:

Priceless prose.

[Billy Whizz]

I’m presuming Hibs are waiting on the tickets arriving from BSC, before announcing ticket sales
Think it could be Monday now before they go on sale

[Steven79]

I’m presuming Hibs are waiting on the tickets arriving from BSC, before announcing ticket sales
Think it could be Monday now before they go on sale

My tickets should be arriving on Friday. :wink:

[inglisavhibs]

So we’ve done well so far out of the cup. Shared a 20,000 gate via United (Est £140k each) and another £65k in Tv monies. Not going to get too much gate money from the BSC game

According to the new TV money rules, we should get more money for reaching the quarter finals, should we manage that.

[Billy Whizz]

According to the new TV money rules, we should get more money for reaching the quarter finals, should we manage that.

That’s great, any idea what it is?
All 4 quarter finals are on TV

[EAZY-ME]

We should be treating this as a premier league game ...it would be disrespectful to field a team of kids

[Hibbyradge]

We should be treating this as a premier league game ...it would be disrespectful to field a team of kids

I agree.

We should also be watching them between now and the game.

[inglisavhibs]

That’s great, any idea what it is?
All 4 quarter finals are on TV


The SFA are poised to slash lucrative Scottish Cup windfalls to clubs picked for live televised games.Cup ties shown live by Sky or BBC Scotland currently generate payments of £82,500 for each of the sides involved.The clubs themselves have voted in large numbers to cut the payment for televised teams to £32,500 each from this campaign.https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/09/00/440E3F7A00000578-4867096-image-m-32_1504914746913.jpg

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The SFA are poised to slash lucrative Scottish Cup windfalls to clubs picked for live TV games
Celtic and other Premiership sides are opposed to the move, however, with the Parkhead club facing a potential loss of up to £250,000 a year in broadcasting revenue.
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Put forward by the SFA, the new cash arrangement aims to end the lottery of lower league clubs earning more from one live televised game in an early round of the cup than some sides earn from going all the way to the semis.Payments for coverage of cup ties are designed to compensate clubs for lower crowds caused by featuring live on television.https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/09/00/440E3F8200000578-4867096-image-a-16_1504914322854.jpg

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Celtic lifted the Scottish Cup in May but they fear they will lose out on £250,000 revenue
Last season, League one Albion Rovers hit the jackpot when they landed a sold-out home tie with champions Celtic.Concerned that clubs like Rovers gain an unfair financial advantage over league rivals at the behest of TV executives, the SFA wrote to member clubs proposing a system where clubs playing live games receive less than half the current sum, with more cash going to clubs who advance to the latter stages.Sportsmail understands that 90 per cent of the member clubs voted in favour.Research conducted by the governing body shows that 68 per cent of Scotland’s professional clubs will benefit or suffer no loss from the changes.Amongst those who fear losing money are cup holders Celtic. Last season all five of their cup games were shown live. Two of the five, against Inverness and St Mirren, were at home and attracted lower-than-average crowds of under 28,000.Arguing that they create much of the value for broadcasters in showing cup games, Celtic believe they should be compensated for lower crowds when home cup games are screened live. Under the new plans, the Parkhead club could lose up to £250,000 in broadcasting cash a season.Insisting the new blueprint has broad popular support, however, the SFA believe a new bonus system will see more money going to the clubs who reach the quarter and semi final stages of the competition and remove the element of chance.‘Some clubs actually wanted more change,’ a source told Sportsmail. ‘Others wanted higher TV payments.‘The aim of this is to address a system where football finances feel like they are at the whim of TV executives.’

[Iggy Pope]

I agree.

We should also be watching them between now and the game.

I’ll give it a shot but it better be cheap.

[Hibeesmad]

I agree.

We should also be watching them between now and the game.

Ross said that we will treat this game just like any other, so full analysis etc will probably be done.

[Diclonius]

That’s great, any idea what it is?
All 4 quarter finals are on TV

If Celtic/Rangers don't qualify then I'm willing to bet Premier Sports won't even bother picking games.