Official Site: SEASON TICKET UPDATE | 10000 AND COUNTING!

[BoomtownHibees]

They did but we're now almost 2 weeks past the end of April so we would need to get another 2500 sold in the next week to hit that which I think is unlikely.

Still highly impressive given the circumstances though.

10 days to go so I don’t think we will be far off, which as you say is very impressive all things considered

[Keith_M]

7000 now confirmed by club 👍👍👍


:top marks

[GreenCastle]

Brilliant - can easily see 9000 by June deadline.

I think after Hearts are relegated and next few weeks folk find out work situations etc we will get another increase.

[Keith_M]

I keep expecting the numbers to slow, but that’s amazing. Well done to every Hibby who has renewed, I haven’t yet, but expect I will before the new deadline passes. Anyone know what corresponding numbers were this time last year ?


There was a discussion on this subject already when we reached the 6,000 mark and the conclusion was that they're actually selling faster than last season, if you base it on how long they've actually been on sale.

[H18S NX]

I got my two this morning,Happy hibby again.:greengrin

[Keith_M]

I think Hibs should announce that whoever bought the 7,070th Season Ticket is getting it for free.



I bought mine really early on but would have no argument with that

:greengrin

[CMurdoch]

I think Hibs should announce that whoever bought the 7,070th Season Ticket is getting it for free.



I bought mine really early on but would have no argument with that

:greengrin

It would have been the 707th season ticket as number would be 0707

[jeffers]

There was a discussion on this subject already when we reached the 6,000 mark and the conclusion was that they're actually selling faster than last season, if you base it on how long they've actually been on sale.

Cheers, missed that. Very impressive.

[CMurdoch]

Can see a rush of folk buying season tickets in the last week before early bird/seat release deadline.
Confident we will hit 9,000 but 10,000 would be an amazing statement of intent in the current climate.

[BoomtownHibees]

It would have been the 707th season ticket as number would be 0707

You would always say “seven nil” though wouldn’t you? Not “nil seven”

[Since452]

Astonishing really

[Stuart93]

I think Hibs should announce that whoever bought the 7,070th Season Ticket is getting it for free.



I bought mine really early on but would have no argument with that

:greengrin

Or the person who purchased number 6207 :greengrin

[Keith_M]

Or the person who purchased number 6207 :greengrin



That's not you by any chance is it?


:hmmm:

[Keith_M]

It would have been the 707th season ticket as number would be 0707


Ah, so you're one of the people that would say 'we won zero seven'.

[calumhibee1]

How are Aberdeen and hearts doing with theirs?

[Stuart93]

That's not you by any chance is it?


:hmmm:

Unfortunately not

I’ve still to renew which I will be later in the month

[hibeerealist]

In these uncertain times this is fantastic fellow Hibbies!! :flag:

[Keith_M]

How are Aberdeen and hearts doing with theirs?


Aberdeen are doing quite well. They had announced 5,500 last week and I'm sure it's gone up since then.


Hearts last announcement was 2k sold but, TBF, their's were put on sale a lot later than ours and they also didn't know what league they'd be playing in.

Plus it's going cost them £450 in two thirds of the seats in the Wheatfield and Main Stands to watch Championship games, i.e. £25 per game.

[CMurdoch]

Ah, so you're one of the people that would say 'we won zero seven'.

Yeah, emphasising that we won by 7 goals at their place does it for me.
I have two framed programmes from the game that i hang in the hall and the living room if jambo pals are visiting.

[Garymcl]

So proud to be a hibby let’s make it 8000 asap imagine being a jambo at this moment in time everything seems to going well for us (don’t forget the brilliant bit of p r our club done with the new strip) relegation hovering over them and us selling our season tickets in massive numbers please fellow hibbys keep this going Ggtth :flag:

[Del Boy]

Great numbers but unfortunately it’s sounding more and more like we won’t be able to use these tickets at all next season. Talk seems to be no fans at a game until we have a vaccine - that’s 18 months away at best and possibly never!

[monktonharp]

Great numbers but unfortunately it’s sounding more and more like we won’t be able to use these tickets at all next season. Talk seems to be no fans at a game until we have a vaccine - that’s 18 months away at best and possibly never!that will be a worry for fans that have committed to paying the full whack, but it is quite astounding that people are determined to support the club like this. I will be buying x2 this week. I am now in the fortunate position of being classed as o.a.p now but will be buying none the less. can I get x3 for my grandchildren or only one? might get a couple for our 2 Dunbar weans

[James Stephen]

I think people increasingly see their ST as a subscription or membership fee - if there are no games to attend, its still contributing to their club.

Personally, if we get into any games before Christmas i will be pleasantly surprised.

[PH91]

I imagine anyone with a season ticket will get to watch closed doors games live on hibs tv. As a bonus they might even provide live coverage of away games as well.

I presume the away st will be scrapped for a year if that was the case.

[Hibeesmad]

I imagine anyone with a season ticket will get to watch closed doors games live on hibs tv. As a bonus they might even provide live coverage of away games as well.

I presume the away st will be scrapped for a year if that was the case.

I don't think the demand will be as big for the away st with Hearts playing in the championship.

[GreenCastle]

I think people increasingly see their ST as a subscription or membership fee - if there are no games to attend, its still contributing to their club.

Personally, if we get into any games before Christmas i will be pleasantly surprised.

Yup.

It’s a membership to support my local community club. Obviously would be good to see games but supporting Hibs through these tough times is important to me and family.

[Garymcl]

Renewed for myself and 3 family members recently 1 of them a new addition my 6 year old granddaughter it will be her first season ticket the problem is trying to explain to her we can’t go just now she cannot wait ordered her new strip along with family members that first Hibs game home or away will be special for a little girl ggtth

[monktonharp]

Renewed for myself and 3 family members recently 1 of them a new addition my 6 year old granddaughter it will be her first season ticket the problem is trying to explain to her we can’t go just now she cannot wait ordered her new strip along with family members that first Hibs game home or away will be special for a little girl ggtth:aok:I feel the same. granddaughter lives in sunny Leith and already has a ST. the other 2 in Scotland are wee boys (Dunbar) but I'd love to see them with us at ER. Thankfully the boys are from Hibee families on both sides. this season might be a bit early for them but will be ST holders soon. !!

[Col2]

It’s brilliant that the fans are doing the most they can, if they can with no pressure.

Seat move date is early June I think so 10k may be a possibility by then which would be just incredible.

[Garymcl]

I know there is no football to go to just now and maybe for a while yet so for that reason alone for us to shift that many season tickets is amazing but there is just an unbelievable feel good factor amongst us hibbys at this moment despite this I honestly cannot imagine what it must be like being a jambo just now with everything going wrong for them long may it continue :greengrin

[Hibeesmad]

Hamilton confirm that they will not be selling season tickets for next season and every game will be pay at the gate.

[GloryGlory]

Yup.

It’s a membership to support my local community club. Obviously would be good to see games but supporting Hibs through these tough times is important to me and family.

Me too. I want to come out the end of this with Hibs still here to go and watch.

[Scouse Hibee]

Hamilton confirm that they will not be selling season tickets for next season and every game will be pay at the gate.

I would imagine that may well piss off some ST holders.

[Andy74]

Hamilton confirm that they will not be selling season tickets for next season and every game will be pay at the gate.

I'm sure both of them won't mind.

[Peevemor]

I'm sure both of them won't mind.

I was going to say - he probably said he wasn't renewing anyway.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

I'm sure both of them won't mind.

lol

[Since90+2]

Hamilton confirm that they will not be selling season tickets for next season and every game will be pay at the gate.

They can't be in that bad a financial situation if they can afford to do that.

[RossScott1991]

Is it likely Hibs will extend the date you retain your seat? The current deadline is the 5th, wouldn’t mind that being pushed til August/September. I really like my seat so don’t want to risk losing it, but still in position I want to hold off buying for now

[H18 SFR]

They can't be in that bad a financial situation if they can afford to do that.

They will only have 6 players under contract come the end of the month so I’m presuming the playing staff overheads are low.

[Sir David Gray]

Is it likely Hibs will extend the date you retain your seat? The current deadline is the 5th, wouldn’t mind that being pushed til August/September. I really like my seat so don’t want to risk losing it, but still in position I want to hold off buying for now

The current deadline is Thursday 4th June but this will be subject to review nearer the time as Hibs stated last week when they extended the early bird/payment plan deadlines.

[Ronniekirk]

No update Thought we might of hit the 8 ,000 mark around now


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[Brooster]

No update Thought we might of hit the 8 ,000 mark around now


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Just under 7500 sold. Expect a sharp increase at the end of the month and deadline day.

[Ronniekirk]

Just under 7500 sold. Expect a sharp increase at the end of the month and deadline day.

Or after tomorrow’s Cup Final lol


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[Sas_The_Hibby]

Or after tomorrow’s Cup Final lol


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If we lose this game, though, I think sales will dry up.

[One Day Soon]

If we lose this game, though, I think sales will dry up.

I've got a good feeling about this one. I know, I know I always think that.

[Keith_M]

I've got a good feeling about this one. I know, I know I always think that.


Andy Halliday just scored the winner for The Rangers, so I've switched the telly off.

[green day]

Andy Halliday just scored the winner for The Rangers, so I've switched the telly off.

Cracking strike, but its been all Hibs since then. Reckon we are getting an equaliser minimum.

[PaulSmith]

Ian Maxwell bringing up the prospect again of fans being allowed into stadiums as long as there’s an element of social distancing....

[Since452]

Ian Maxwell bringing up the prospect again of fans being allowed into stadiums as long as there’s an element of social distancing....

Livingston and Hamilton already have an unfair advantage without adding to it. I want an investigation 😉

[RoYO!]

Just get the games played at murrayfield. 67k capacity. 16k fans. 4.2 seats per attendee! Sorted!

[04Sauzee]

Just get the games played at murrayfield. 67k capacity. 16k fans. 4.2 seats per attendee! Sorted!

No walk ups season tickets only potentially

[Geo_1875]

Andy Halliday just scored the winner for The Rangers, so I've switched the telly off.

Great goal. Think he'll go far in the game.

[PaulSmith]

No walk ups season tickets only potentially

I suspect that there will be no tickets sold outside a stadium for a long time, they will want to use the print at home option (or ST’s only) and also ensure that a mobile phone number is accompanied with each ticket to support contact tracing.

[SuperAllyMcleod]

Just get the games played at murrayfield. 67k capacity. 16k fans. 4.2 seats per attendee! Sorted!

Given you have to stay 2m apart, what happens when you have a seat in the middle of a row and you arrive after everyone else in the row?

If you can somehow convey to everyone else that you are supposed to be sitting in the middle then half of the people have to file out of the row and continue to stay 2m away from everyone else as they go up/down the stairs while you wait for them all to come out.

Then you take your seat and everyone retakes theirs - I hope you don’t then decide that you need to go to the toilets and make them do it all over again.

That’s just one row - now imagine a whole stadium having to comply with that (all be it with a fraction of the capacity) - it’s a logistical nightmare - one that makes me think that we won’t be in stadiums for quite a while yet unless they only allow 2 people (or families) per row - one entering from one end and one from the other. [emoji853]

[bingo70]

Given you have to stay 2m apart, what happens when you have a seat in the middle of a row and you arrive after everyone else in the row?

If you can somehow convey to everyone else that you are supposed to be sitting in the middle then half of the people have to file out of the row and continue to stay 2m away from everyone else as they go up/down the stairs while you wait for them all to come out.

Then you take your seat and everyone retakes theirs - I hope you don’t then decide that you need to go to the toilets and make them do it all over again.

That’s just one row - now imagine a whole stadium having to comply with that (all be it with a fraction of the capacity) - it’s a logistical nightmare - one that makes me think that we won’t be in stadiums for quite a while yet unless they only allow 2 people (or families) per row - one entering from one end and one from the other. [emoji853]

We’re not talking about restarting games tomorrow

By the time comes for us to get back at football games, social distancing rules will be relaxed and the 2 meters thing won’t be as big a deal.

At some point we’ll get back to living in some sort of normality, staying 2 meters apart from everyone at all times isn’t realistic. In the coming weeks and months we’ll need to learn to live with this virus and we’ll need to look for solutions, such as playing at bigger stadiums, like Murrayfield

[RyeSloan]

We’re not talking about restarting games tomorrow

By the time comes for us to get back at football games, social distancing rules will be relaxed and the 2 meters thing won’t be as big a deal.

At some point we’ll get back to living in some sort of normality, staying 2 meters apart from everyone at all times isn’t realistic. In the coming weeks and months we’ll need to learn to live with this virus and we’ll need to look for solutions, such as playing at bigger stadiums, like Murrayfield

I get you on the social distancing thing...it can’t realistically go on for the rest of the year.

But taking your argument to it’s conclusion why then are bigger stadiums needed?

[bingo70]

I get you on the social distancing thing...it can’t realistically go on for the rest of the year.

But taking your argument to it’s conclusion why then are bigger stadiums needed?

Because it’s an alternative solution to cramming people into a full stadium.

We’re not going to go from empty stadiums one week to full stadiums the next so we need to plan for what to do in between.

[hibee_girl]

Because it’s an alternative solution to cramming people into a full stadium.

We’re not going to go from empty stadiums one week to full stadiums the next so we need to plan for what to do in between.

They did talk about stadium hubs on STV tonight.

Said it would be easier to have one bigger stadium that had social distancing measures in place etc that a few teams could use instead of having to implement the measures in all stadiums.

[Sir David Gray]

We’re not talking about restarting games tomorrow

By the time comes for us to get back at football games, social distancing rules will be relaxed and the 2 meters thing won’t be as big a deal.

At some point we’ll get back to living in some sort of normality, staying 2 meters apart from everyone at all times isn’t realistic. In the coming weeks and months we’ll need to learn to live with this virus and we’ll need to look for solutions, such as playing at bigger stadiums, like Murrayfield

You're right to say that staying 2 metres apart from everyone isn't realistic and when it comes to small groups of people the risk is extremely low especially when the overall numbers are so low however non essential mass gatherings of thousands of people can be avoided. Given how cautious the approach has been so far in Scotland, I just can't envisage them allowing football crowds until we have reached phase 4 and their specific criteria for reaching stage 4 is;

Progressing from Phase 3 to Phase 4 (the final phase in our transition), the virus must effectively have ceased to be a significant issue in Scotland. That might be because, for example, an effective vaccine has been developed and used on sufficient scale in Scotland and/or we have an effective treatment available across Scotland that essentially removed the health risk from the virus and/or transmission is so low that we are confident that the virus can be controlled without the restrictions of Phase 3.

A vaccine and/or a life saving drug is unlikely to be widely available to the general public any time soon so that just leaves the final point about transmission being so low that it can be controlled. It would be good to know what sort of number that might be.

[King Cosell]

We’re not talking about restarting games tomorrow

By the time comes for us to get back at football games, social distancing rules will be relaxed and the 2 meters thing won’t be as big a deal.

At some point we’ll get back to living in some sort of normality, staying 2 meters apart from everyone at all times isn’t realistic. In the coming weeks and months we’ll need to learn to live with this virus and we’ll need to look for solutions, such as playing at bigger stadiums, like Murrayfield

It's currently 1 meter in France & Italy, 1.5 in Germany.

[Keith_M]

No walk ups season tickets only potentially


We're no gonna get 16k season tickets, surely.

[Phil MaGlass]

They are talking about still cramming people onto planes, with folk wearing gloves and face masks. You wouldnt need 2m distancing then?

[04Sauzee]

We're no gonna get 16k season tickets, surely.

Very much doubt it, just not sure they will allow walk ups for a while? I'm only guessing as I don't know what the future of football holds

[Ronniekirk]

Given you have to stay 2m apart, what happens when you have a seat in the middle of a row and you arrive after everyone else in the row?

If you can somehow convey to everyone else that you are supposed to be sitting in the middle then half of the people have to file out of the row and continue to stay 2m away from everyone else as they go up/down the stairs while you wait for them all to come out.

Then you take your seat and everyone retakes theirs - I hope you don’t then decide that you need to go to the toilets and make them do it all over again.

That’s just one row - now imagine a whole stadium having to comply with that (all be it with a fraction of the capacity) - it’s a logistical nightmare - one that makes me think that we won’t be in stadiums for quite a while yet unless they only allow 2 people (or families) per row - one entering from one end and one from the other. [emoji853]

And for people with a dodgy prostrate that need to pee several times during a game are toilets going to even be open

Asking for a Friend [emoji848]


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[where'stheslope]

Surely games being played at "Hubs" takes more money away from clubs, as there will be a stadium to be paid for and security (both not cheap) and if Murrayfield money going into Scottish Rugby when Scottish football is on its knees???
If football stadia is used as Hubs, then it would have to be neutral for both clubs, and tho' at least the money stays in football, some clubs will be getting money and others won't???

[04Sauzee]

Surely games being played at "Hubs" takes more money away from clubs, as there will be a stadium to be paid for and security (both not cheap) and if Murrayfield money going into Scottish Rugby when Scottish football is on its knees???
If football stadia is used as Hubs, then it would have to be neutral for both clubs, and tho' at least the money stays in football, some clubs will be getting money and others won't???

An opportunity to sell hospitality, match dau experiences, food, pop up merchandise stalls? Not ideal but if that means playing football with fans?

[where'stheslope]

An opportunity to sell hospitality, match dau experiences, food, pop up merchandise stalls? Not ideal but if that means playing football with fans?
Do you thing hospitality would work with social distancing, remember cafes, pubs and eating places will still be closed???

[Ronniekirk]

They are talking about still cramming people onto planes, with folk wearing gloves and face masks. You wouldnt need 2m distancing then?

Yep and it checking people as they arrive in Greece so anyone with virus can wander around potentially spreading it
So why one rule for aviation Economy now will take over decision making and if no second wave of any significance in any country it’s just washing hands gelling and wearing masks if that’s still applicable as suspect it’s only certain high grade medical ones that are really worth wearing anyway
This whole 2 metres thing is just an artificial barrier that’s come into play Is three an actual scientific paper outlining why it needs to be this
I have heard anyone cough or sneeze when out and about they must all be self isolating
It’s still by snd large over 75 s and people with poor immune systems and underlying health issues particularly Diabeties. as one example that are at greatest risk
But given incubation period is now 2 to 14 days without showing any symptoms and lots of people never have any symptoms ,
we are going to have to live with a certain amount of risk
Too many people already living in fear and not going to G Ps and Dying because of it Another few weeks will
By end of June we will have a much clearer idea from other countries what has worked
The R rate is artificially high because of the Care Hones Shambles I think

Will be not get in if we haven’t downloaded the App for Track and Trace ? We need an answer to that question
Still far too much speculation when what we need is concrete proposals worked through and what’s possible left on table and set a date for giving it a go
But then again Hearts are holding that up by thier I distance everyone feels sorry for them and finds a solution to accommodate them back in top flight
Get that binned by next week and get focussed on getting something sorted out
The figures in Scotland are so low that if we can’t make it work few other counties will be able to





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[04Sauzee]

Do you thing hospitality would work with social distancing, remember cafes, pubs and eating places will still be closed???

I really have no idea? I dont know what phase we will be at? If its murrayfield for instance the working groups and government will be working on a way to see if it will work. I'm just throwing things out there tbh

[inglisavhibs]

Given you have to stay 2m apart, what happens when you have a seat in the middle of a row and you arrive after everyone else in the row?

If you can somehow convey to everyone else that you are supposed to be sitting in the middle then half of the people have to file out of the row and continue to stay 2m away from everyone else as they go up/down the stairs while you wait for them all to come out.

Then you take your seat and everyone retakes theirs - I hope you don’t then decide that you need to go to the toilets and make them do it all over again.

That’s just one row - now imagine a whole stadium having to comply with that (all be it with a fraction of the capacity) - it’s a logistical nightmare - one that makes me think that we won’t be in stadiums for quite a while yet unless they only allow 2 people (or families) per row - one entering from one end and one from the other. [emoji853]

Same problems in planes, airports, buses and trains but they will have to find a way to make it work. Same for football, might even mean fans wearing masks. The virus won't disappear completely but the world will learn to live with it.

[CentreLine]

Scientific study from Manchester University was in the news the other day and says wearing face masks reduced the transmission of the virus by 90%
Surely this has to be a starting point

[danhibees1875]

Scientific study from Manchester University was in the news the other day and says wearing face masks reduced the transmission of the virus by 90%
Surely this has to be a starting point

I think there could be something in that.

If we can drive the numbers down then I can see a point where these mass gatherings can take place with a few non-intrusive measures in place. Temperate check, wear a mask, sanitise your hands, and off you pop.

[Keith_M]

I think there could be something in that.

If we can drive the numbers down then I can see a point where these mass gatherings can take place with a few non-intrusive measures in place. Temperate check, wear a mask, sanitise your hands, and off you pop.


Given the circumstances, that's not the best phrase you could have chosen.


:wink:

[RyeSloan]

Scientific study from Manchester University was in the news the other day and says wearing face masks reduced the transmission of the virus by 90%
Surely this has to be a starting point

It was caveated heavily by saying if you were in front of the person.

But unless you are using medical grade any other type of mask simply makes the airflow go in different directions.

Basically they are great at stopping forward projection but yer stuffed if you happen to be behind or at the side of said person no longer forward projecting!

[hibeerealist]

Yep and it checking people as they arrive in Greece so anyone with virus can wander around potentially spreading it
So why one rule for aviation Economy now will take over decision making and if no second wave of any significance in any country it’s just washing hands gelling and wearing masks if that’s still applicable as suspect it’s only certain high grade medical ones that are really worth wearing anyway
This whole 2 metres thing is just an artificial barrier that’s come into play Is three an actual scientific paper outlining why it needs to be this
I have heard anyone cough or sneeze when out and about they must all be self isolating
It’s still by snd large over 75 s and people with poor immune systems and underlying health issues particularly Diabeties. as one example that are at greatest risk
But given incubation period is now 2 to 14 days without showing any symptoms and lots of people never have any symptoms ,
we are going to have to live with a certain amount of risk
Too many people already living in fear and not going to G Ps and Dying because of it Another few weeks will
By end of June we will have a much clearer idea from other countries what has worked
The R rate is artificially high because of the Care Hones Shambles I think

Will be not get in if we haven’t downloaded the App for Track and Trace ? We need an answer to that question
Still far too much speculation when what we need is concrete proposals worked through and what’s possible left on table and set a date for giving it a go
But then again Hearts are holding that up by thier I distance everyone feels sorry for them and finds a solution to accommodate them back in top flight
Get that binned by next week and get focussed on getting something sorted out
The figures in Scotland are so low that if we can’t make it work few other counties will be able to


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Don't know anyone who feels sorry for Hertz Ronnie.

[H18 SFR]

With the deadline for renewal being Thursday 4th June at 5pm, do the free seats show up immediately or is it normally the next day before the populate on they e-tickets website?

[poulton hibs]

With the deadline for renewal being Thursday 4th June at 5pm, do the free seats show up immediately or is it normally the next day before the populate on they e-tickets website?

I think in previous years the tickets have been made available a few days after the deadline so maybe Monday 8th to people with a season ticket to move their seat. Then maybe the following week for general sale.

[mvteng]

Motherwell, now also including a season ticket guarantee

https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/05/25/our-season-ticket-pledge-to-you/With that in mind, we will guarantee everyone who purchases, or has already purchased, a season ticket for 2020/21 will get the chance to attend 19 home league matches, whenever that is possible.
If that is not possible in 2020/21, we will offer you the chance to claim the credit value of the missing games back. This can either be used against the value of your season ticket for 2021/22, or if you don’t renew next year, you can claim the equivalent number of match tickets for games in 2021/22.

[Ronniekirk]

So is the current restructuring debacle putting anyone else off buying their SeasonTicket
I was going to renew mine but held off expecting the situation to be resolved this week Now it’s just getting more complicated and no date set for a decision making meeting or have I missed this
Am now in two minds about whether to renew or not


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[weecounty hibby]

So is the current restructuring debacle putting anyone else off buying their SeasonTicket
I was going to renew mine but held off expecting the situation to be resolved this week Now it’s just getting more complicated and no date set for a decision making meeting or have I missed this
Am now in two minds about whether to renew or not


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I got mine a few weeks ago but am now wishing I had held off. Due to other commitments I probably miss a good half dozen home games so it's not about saving money for me. But if these God awful changes go through I would honestly not have bought one for me and the laddie and would have just been walk ups

[Col2]

I will be asking for an immediate refund if Hibs vote for this reconstruction debacle. Even putting aside that clown Budge, I didn’t sign up to a split 60% intro the season.
I am very confident Hibs won’t vote for it 👍

[Sir David Gray]

I will be asking for an immediate refund if Hibs vote for this reconstruction debacle. Even putting aside that clown Budge, I didn’t sign up to a split 60% intro the season.
I am very confident Hibs won’t vote for it 👍

I don't think they'll vote for it either but you wouldn't be entitled to a refund.

[Col2]

I don't think they'll vote for it either but you wouldn't be entitled to a refund.

I would estimate at least a thousand fans would do the same. So they may not have a choice. I would also guess sales would immediately stop.

The club really need the fans. All good will and excellent engagement would be destroyed with one really really bad decision.

[H18 SFR]

So is the current restructuring debacle putting anyone else off buying their SeasonTicket
I was going to renew mine but held off expecting the situation to be resolved this week Now it’s just getting more complicated and no date set for a decision making meeting or have I missed this
Am now in two minds about whether to renew or not


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Yeah, absolutely.

[H18 SFR]

I don't think they'll vote for it either but you wouldn't be entitled to a refund.

That isn't accurate, I contacted the ticket office manager to query this, she confirmed that a full refund would be provided.

[Sir David Gray]

That isn't accurate, I contacted the ticket office manager to query this, she confirmed that a full refund would be provided.

You would get a full refund if Hibs vote for reconstruction?

[H18 SFR]

You would get a full refund if Hibs vote for reconstruction?

Full refund if the league changes format of any kind was her reply. If this is voted through, regardless of Hibs' voting either way, you will be given a refund.

[Topographic Hibby]

Full refund if the league changes format of any kind was her reply. If this is voted through, regardless of Hibs' voting either way, you will be given a refund.Absolute WOW if this applies to every club...!! Even more reason to kill Annie's flight of fancy. Imagine all 42 clubs having to refund ALL season ticket money because they have changed the league format.

Not a hope in hell of refunds happening, ergo...Mad Ann's plan is doomed to fail.

She really is a total embarrassment to them.

[Sir David Gray]

Full refund if the league changes format of any kind was her reply. If this is voted through, regardless of Hibs' voting either way, you will be given a refund.

Interesting choice of words.

Change of format obviously doesn't include the league keeping its existing format but fans not being allowed in for the majority of the season.

It would be interesting to see if Hibs were to offer a refund if the league is played with fans but is changed to 14 teams but not if it's played largely without fans with 12 teams.

[nonshinyfinish]

Absolute WOW if this applies to every club...!! Even more reason to kill Annie's flight of fancy. Imagine all 42 clubs having to refund ALL season ticket money because they have changed the league format.

Not a hope in hell of refunds happening, ergo...Mad Ann's plan is doomed to fail.

She really is a total embarrassment to them.

I think it's a choice on Hibs' part that they would give refunds in that situation, rather than them being obliged to.

And even then, it's never going to be the case that the club refunds all season ticket sales, it would only be those that asked for a refund. Could still be a big hit, mind.

No danger Hibs are voting for this shambles anyway.

[H18 SFR]

Interesting choice of words.

Change of format obviously doesn't include the league keeping its existing format but fans not being allowed in for the majority of the season.

It would be interesting to see if Hibs were to offer a refund if the league is played with fans but is changed to 14 teams but not if it's played largely without fans with 12 teams.

If it is changed to 14 teams then you would get a refund.

I explicitly quantified my point when emailing by stating that I wouldn’t want a 14 team league with a split 6/8.

[Sir David Gray]

If it is changed to 14 teams then you would get a refund.

I explicitly quantified my point when emailing by stating that I wouldn’t want a 14 team league with a split 6/8.

Fair enough I stand corrected.

I think I'd be more inclined to want a refund if it stays as a 12 team league but fans are banned for the majority of the season.

[Phil MaGlass]

Seems theres been a slowdown in ST sales, maybe folk waiting for the format, if fans can attend and whether hertz r saved?

[Peevemor]

Seems theres been a slowdown in ST sales, maybe folk waiting for the format, if fans can attend and whether hertz r saved?

There might well be a surge next week - ie. between pay day and the early bird deadline. Other people will be waiting to see what's happening with the league, when matches might be open to spectators, etc. which is perfectly understandable.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Seems theres been a slowdown in ST sales, maybe folk waiting for the format, if fans can attend and whether hertz r saved?

Pay day is coming up and the early bird deal was extended

We'll see another boost in number over the next week I would guess

[Lee Marvin]

Seems theres been a slowdown in ST sales, maybe folk waiting for the format, if fans can attend and whether hertz r saved?

I am waiting for this reconstruction nonesense to formally end. Once it does, assuming that sense prevails and the top flight remains a 12 team league for 'big' temas only, I will be purchaing my season book.

[hibeedonald]

Buying 2 this week... bound to get above 8k with payday for most.

[mvteng]

Seems theres been a slowdown in ST sales, maybe folk waiting for the format, if fans can attend and whether hertz r saved?

Personally, we have 3 Season Tickets in west lower that I still havent renewed. Been in the same seats for approx. 10 years.

Biggest issue for me isnt the league format, reconstruction etc. Its just the uncertainty about what happens if football doesnt return until next year.

hearts & Motherwell (at least) have offered guarantees that if matches dont go ahead , they will rollover until the next season.

If hibs did that, I'd renew all 3 immediately.

[zitelli62]

Just bought 2 hope reconstruction gets bombed out today which looks likely.

Hibernian Edinburghs only premier club.

GGTTH.

[Sir David Gray]

Personally, we have 3 Season Tickets in west lower that I still havent renewed. Been in the same seats for approx. 10 years.

Biggest issue for me isnt the league format, reconstruction etc. Its just the uncertainty about what happens if football doesnt return until next year.

hearts & Motherwell (at least) have offered guarantees that if matches dont go ahead , they will rollover until the next season.

If hibs did that, I'd renew all 3 immediately.

I have renewed but I completely understand this point of view.

[chippy]

I am waiting for this reconstruction nonesense to formally end. Once it does, assuming that sense prevails and the top flight remains a 12 team league for 'big' temas only, I will be purchaing my season book.


So fellow Hibs season ticket holders let me check this out. If there’s an expanded Premier with Hearts in it some of you will want a refund regardless of how Hibs vote, thus trashing Hibs income and helping a rescued Hearts to financially dominate us next season or perhaps forever. Seems that’s a double Hearts win. Unbelievable

[H18 SFR]

So fellow Hibs season ticket holders let me check this out. If there’s an expanded Premier with Hearts in it some of you will want a refund regardless of how Hibs vote, thus trashing Hibs income and helping a rescued Hearts to financially dominate us next season or perhaps forever. Seems that’s a double Hearts win. Unbelievable

That isn't accurate for me. I don't want a 14 team league with a split in late January that would result in 14 games post split, not a chance in hell I want that.

[mvteng]

So fellow Hibs season ticket holders let me check this out. If there’s an expanded Premier with Hearts in it some of you will want a refund regardless of how Hibs vote, thus trashing Hibs income and helping a rescued Hearts to financially dominate us next season or perhaps forever. Seems that’s a double Hearts win. Unbelievable

No, thats not how I feel.

For me, the format for next season is not that important. Whatever will be , will be.

However, I would want a guarantee that if, say we only saw 9 home games, that the other home games would be credited onto the season ticket for the year after

[hibee-boys]

I miss a few games every year due to work/family commitments, I probably only attended 50% of the expected home games last season due to this and then the lockdown. Not intetested in a refund from last season but not sure I can justify paying out for another season with the uncertainty around league reconstruction and games behind closed doors. A commitment from hibs to ensure any lost games carry forward would probably persuade me to renew now.

[JimBHibees]

Son and I renewed. Happy days. :flag:

[Scouse Hibee]

So fellow Hibs season ticket holders let me check this out. If there’s an expanded Premier with Hearts in it some of you will want a refund regardless of how Hibs vote, thus trashing Hibs income and helping a rescued Hearts to financially dominate us next season or perhaps forever. Seems that’s a double Hearts win. Unbelievable

I really don’t get the swing and sway of ST decisions, I buy my ticket to watch Hibs every season where ever and in what ever type of league they are playing in.

[Keyser Sauzee]

What’s the current figure for season tickets sales?

[Ronniekirk]

What’s the current figure for season tickets sales?

Around 7,850 complete guess But about four days ago someone said nearly 7 , 600
But defo slow down and defo not reaches 8 ,000
I am now holding off to the final day The fourth in hope league situation clearer in terms of structure ,and when it might resume and when they might allow fans in



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[Sir David Gray]

Just received an email from Hibs reminding about the seat release deadline next week.

It doesn't sound like this will be getting extended.

[H18 SFR]

Just received an email from Hibs reminding about the seat release deadline next week.

It doesn't sound like this will be getting extended.

If the reconstruction crap is officially filed in the bin by then it won't need to be extended.

[mvteng]

If the reconstruction crap is officially filed in the bin by then it won't need to be extended.

With or without reconstruction, I think a lot of people are waiting until we know if there will be football played again this year before renewing

[Sir David Gray]

If the reconstruction crap is officially filed in the bin by then it won't need to be extended.

I believe it should be extended until we know what next season is likely to look like.

And I say that as someone who has already renewed just before the original early bird deadline.

[Broken Gnome]

We were unlikely to sell as many as last year anyway, and finance/uncertainty puts that figure even further down.

Even if it does tail off at present and 8k is all we get for now, not a bad word to say about it.

[JimBHibees]

I really don’t get the swing and sway of ST decisions, I buy my ticket to watch Hibs every season where ever and in what ever type of league they are playing in.

Agree totally.

[Ringothedog]

I really don’t get the swing and sway of ST decisions, I buy my ticket to watch Hibs every season where ever and in what ever type of league they are playing in.

Totally agree👍

[hibee_girl]

I really don’t get the swing and sway of ST decisions, I buy my ticket to watch Hibs every season where ever and in what ever type of league they are playing in.

:agree:

[brianmc]

I really don’t get the swing and sway of ST decisions, I buy my ticket to watch Hibs every season where ever and in what ever type of league they are playing in.

I can understand it if the decision is based on finances but not if it's on what league we're in - OR how many teams are in the league.
I buy a ticket to watch hibs regardless of the opposition. :flag:

[HibbyDave]

We need to adopt a more big team outlook on season ticket sales.... we could say sales are approaching 10,000 or 20,000 rather than we have just passed 7000😎
After all we are approaching the higher figures

[Keith_M]

I really don’t get the swing and sway of ST decisions, I buy my ticket to watch Hibs every season where ever and in what ever type of league they are playing in.


Drama queens desperate for attention?

[CMurdoch]

Early bird and seat release deadline is 5pm on Thursday 4th June so if you want to keep your seat time to purchase if you can.

[surreyhibbie]

I really don’t get the swing and sway of ST decisions, I buy my ticket to watch Hibs every season where ever and in what ever type of league they are playing in.

:agree:

I will be very disappointed if that lot are still in the same league as us next season, but it won't stop me from watching Hibs every chance I get...

[Hillsidehibby]

Me and three mates have renewed and we fancy moving upstairs in the West.

Hoping we can get 4 together.

[Keith_M]

Me and three mates have renewed and we fancy moving upstairs in the West.

Hoping we can get 4 together.


Given we're about 5,000 short of total sales for last year, I'd imagine you should get seats no problem from June 4th.

[WhileTheChief..]

Me and three mates have renewed and we fancy moving upstairs in the West.

Hoping we can get 4 together.

I renewed yesterday but also want to swap seats so I can sit next to my dad.

I emailed the ticket office asking if it was possible after the deadline and they replied saying they have added my name to a list of fans looking to swap seats.

They said they would be in touch again after the deadline.

Might be worthwhile doing similar as unless you’re happy with one of the end sections I think you’ll struggle to get 4 together.

[H18S NX]

Me and three mates have renewed and we fancy moving upstairs in the West.

Hoping we can get 4 together....I am in the west upper m8,i know there are very few seats with 4 spaces vacant,you may be lucky this year though,but where i sit there is not so many,maybe towards the south stand there is a better chance,good luck & hope you get them.:aok:

[Scouse Hibee]

...I am in the west upper m8,i know there are very few seats with 4 spaces vacant,you may be lucky this year though,but where i sit there is not so many,maybe towards the south stand there is a better chance,good luck & hope you get them.:aok:

Yeah me too the only place just now where I could see four together is the end sections near the away end. No chance in the middle sections unless mass none renewals

[Jamesie]

Early bird and seat release deadline is 5pm on Thursday 4th June so if you want to keep your seat time to purchase if you can.

Some well informed suggestions today that the early bird might be further extended...

[CMurdoch]

Some well informed suggestions today that the early bird might be further extended...

Hope so, but doubt it, but could see them extending the seat reservation deadline.
Think today at 5pm was the deadline for refunds for this season and it will be interesting to see the numbers, which will probably be released on Monday.

[ancient hibee]

A cracker from Joel Sked in the News”Hibs and Hearts have sold 10,000 season tickets between them”.

[JimBHibees]

A cracker from Joel Sked in the News”Hibs and Hearts have sold 10,000 season tickets between them”.

Brilliant. That is laughable reporting. :faf:

[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

A cracker from Joel Sked in the News”Hibs and Hearts have sold 10,000 season tickets between them”.

:faf: what a fandan!

[Jamesie]

Hope so, but doubt it, but could see them extending the seat reservation deadline.
Think today at 5pm was the deadline for refunds for this season and it will be interesting to see the numbers, which will probably be released on Monday.

I would have thought the same, but I know a query as to whether refund money would be available before the early bird deadline was met with the response “Please keep an eye on the website over the coming days regarding any news on deadlines”...

[Logie Green]

:faf: what a fandan!

A bit like saying we shared 8 goals with them in the 6-2 game.

[Power]

Hope so, but doubt it, but could see them extending the seat reservation deadline.
Think today at 5pm was the deadline for refunds for this season and it will be interesting to see the numbers, which will probably be released on Monday.

Will put an update out this weekend C - I’ve certainly asked the question on deadline flexibility moving out a little longer (trying to find the right balance for everyone, supporters and club). I’m very hopeful.

[HendoDelivered]

A cracker from Joel Sked in the News”Hibs and Hearts have sold 10,000 season tickets between them”.

Us 8 and hearts 2. Sound about right.

[Since452]

A cracker from Joel Sked in the News”Hibs and Hearts have sold 10,000 season tickets between them”.

Talk about clutching at straws

[CMurdoch]

Will put an update out this weekend C - I’ve certainly asked the question on deadline flexibility moving out a little longer (trying to find the right balance for everyone, supporters and club). I’m very hopeful.

I think the club and the hardcore fans have been very measured throughout this whole situation.

I suppose it's what comes of the club being as stable as it has ever been after the work of Tom Farmer and Rod Petrie. Leanne has remarkably, made only one bad decision in her 6 years and Ron Gordon has injected a bit of cash.

The hardcore of 10,000 fans are supporting the club in the current madness with all those that can keeping a flow of cash going in the form of season tickets purchases even though they have no idea what the season will look like. Ron Gordon will be gutted about the pandemics affect on his plans but there must also be a part of him that feels more assured than ever that he has invested in a club with a dedicated support which is "ponying up" big time even at the worst of times.

[jeffers]

Another 2 renewed.

[Earlydelivery]

That’s us over 8000 sold now

[Keith_M]

That’s us over 8000 sold now


Thank goodness for that.

Hearts have now sold 5,000 for their Championship games.

[hibeelady]

Another 2 renewed today

[Ronniekirk]

Thank goodness for that.

Hearts have now sold 5,000 for their Championship games.

No doubt Budges stance will have Galvanised them into backing the Team in Greater Number s and they will be determined to outsell us now



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[Itsnoteasy]

Thank goodness for that.

Hearts have now sold 5,000 for their Championship games.

And that ticket guarantees them 18 home games, they could be getting 2 years out of their ST.

[Kojock]

Say we get to 10,000 sold and due to social distancing rules only 8-9,000 fans are allowed. How do Hibs decide who misses out. Asking for a friend.

[nonshinyfinish]

Say we get to 10,000 sold and due to social distancing rules only 8-9,000 fans are allowed. How do Hibs decide who misses out. Asking for a friend.

Loyalty points. :worms:

[H18 SFR]

2 more purchased there just now. I’ve been holding off with the reconstruction crap but decided just to do it.

[theonlywayisup]

That’s us over 8000 sold now

Maybe time for the thread title to be changed, admins!

[Jamesie]

Early bird and seat renewal now extended to 3 July. Decent move by Hibs here.

[Scouse Hibee]

Say we get to 10,000 sold and due to social distancing rules only 8-9,000 fans are allowed. How do Hibs decide who misses out. Asking for a friend.

In order of those sold of course, first 8000 get in.

[CraigHibee]

Pat on the back for everyone, i was worried about sales with covid but we are doing well given the circumstances

[Brightside]

Say we get to 10,000 sold and due to social distancing rules only 8-9,000 fans are allowed. How do Hibs decide who misses out. Asking for a friend.

They first 8000 to buy them.

[Robbo6-2]

I am surprised that we haven't announced how many season ticket holders asked for a refund. This could have major effect on our budget next season.

[we are hibs]

They first 8000 to buy them.

A ridiculous idea.

[Ringothedog]

Loyalty points. :worms:

Away season ticket holders and then a ballot for the rest of the available seats😎

[flash]

I am surprised that we haven't announced how many season ticket holders asked for a refund. This could have major effect on our budget next season.
Not many I reckon.

[Scouse Hibee]

They first 8000 to buy them.

Agreed.

[Eyrie]

A ridiculous idea.

The first 7000 would be a ridiculous idea, but the first 8000 is very sensible :whistle:

[Keith_M]

Say we get to 10,000 sold and due to social distancing rules only 8-9,000 fans are allowed. How do Hibs decide who misses out. Asking for a friend.


A big Tombola.

[Danderhall Hibs]

They first 8000 to buy them.

It has to be done that way. First come first served.

[jodjam]

Not many I reckon.

I've no idea how many but for the people who asked for a refund an email was sent by Hibs asking them to be patient as they process the refunds. Take what you want from the reply I guess.

[Billy Whizz]

I've no idea how many but for the people who asked for a refund an email was sent by Hibs asking them to be patient as they process the refunds. Take what you want from the reply I guess.

It’s done manually

[we are hibs]

It has to be done that way. First come first served.

What would be the point in anyone else buying a season ticket then? Punishing fans who cant commit right away is ludicrious.

[Danderhall Hibs]

What would be the point in anyone else buying a season ticket then? Punishing fans who cant commit right away is ludicrious.

To support the club?

[PH91]

It has to be done that way. First come first served.

It shouldn't be that way and I don't think it will be. Why would anyone who hasn't already bought a st buy one now if that was the case?

I think all st holders will be able to watch the games on hibs tv, hopefully the away games too to add a bit more value.

If restricted crowds are allowed back in then the fairest way would be some kind of ballot to determine who gets to go to the game, with those missing out first time getting in the next game and so on so that by the time full crowds are back every st holder has had the chance to go to the same no. of games. Would take quite a bit of organising on Hibs part. Families/groups of friends could be grouped together for the ballot, depending on what restrictions remain in place at the time.

[bigwheel]

In order of those sold of course, first 8000 get in.

Even as someone who bought in the first day...so first 1000 - I would suggest random ballot would be fairer and appropriate ..

[Danderhall Hibs]

It shouldn't be that way and I don't think it will be. Why would anyone who hasn't already bought a st buy one now if that was the case?


I’d say for the same reason those in the first few thousand bought one. Those that bought in March and April bought in full knowledge that they might not be able to watch any games.

[blackpoolhibs]

Uber fan alert. :greengrin

If you bought a season ticket on the first day of release, or bought one yesterday, you should recieve the same benefits as someone who buys one tomorrow.

[danhibees1875]

I don't think you can suddenly say it was a first come first served situation.

A ballot could be an option.

There's maybe also an argument that if the club are going to refund per game people miss then the more expensive tickets get access and the cheaper tickets refunded.

Or ask all ST holders to pick if they would like to miss certain games/notify if they will. There's no point in me being one of the 5000 out of 8000 picked and then not even going.


There's a few options on the table if it needs to happen, personally I'm heavily biased towards the ones that suit my circumstances.

[PH91]

I’d say for the same reason those in the first few thousand bought one. Those that bought in March and April bought in full knowledge that they might not be able to watch any games.

That's true but that was on the basis that no fans would be able to go to the games. It is a different scenario knowing you would pay the same price as others but because you couldn't commit to it as early you can't go but they can.

It shouldn't happen that way and I'm confident Hibs won't do it that way. Not only is it fairer but it will not discourage people from buying season tickets, our main source of income at a difficult time.

[Keith_M]

Uber fan alert. :greengrin

If you bought a season ticket on the first day of release, or bought one yesterday, you should recieve the same benefits as someone who buys one tomorrow.


I disagree.

First two thousand to buy should be guaranteed to get into every game and a ballot made for everybody else.


Coincidentally, I was somewhere around the 1100 mark of buyers :wink:

[stuart-farquhar]

I demand equal rights to everything and preferably preferential ones too. Soon as I buy my season ticket that is.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Walk ups only at the games🙃🙃🙃...thats extra revenue as the STs can live stream for free?

[Scouse Hibee]

Even as someone who bought in the first day...so first 1000 - I would suggest random ballot would be fairer and appropriate ..

Those who didn’t swing and swither worrying about Hearts should get even more priority 😁

[MWHIBBIES]

Those who didn’t swing and swither worrying about Hearts should get even more priority 😁

Indeed.

[bigwheel]

Those who didn’t swing and swither worrying about Hearts should get even more priority [emoji16]

Hahaha [emoji122]

[Danderhall Hibs]

That's true but that was on the basis that no fans would be able to go to the games. It is a different scenario knowing you would pay the same price as others but because you couldn't commit to it as early you can't go but they can.

It shouldn't happen that way and I'm confident Hibs won't do it that way. Not only is it fairer but it will not discourage people from buying season tickets, our main source of income at a difficult time.

A lot of the folk that haven’t renewed seem to be doing it through choice now - using don’t know what size of league, reconstruction or Hearts as the reason. I wouldn’t be happy to miss a game cos Hibs voter the way they wanted and one of them decided they fancied it.

[we are hibs]

Some amount of "uber fan" pish being spouted on this thread. People thinking they are better supporters because they renewed before others. Pretty pathetic and sad.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Some amount of "uber fan" pish being spouted on this thread. People thinking they are better supporters because they renewed before others. Pretty pathetic and sad.

Not at all - this is about rewarding those that supported the club.

I’ve seen if you shout loud enough the club do something about it (see seat deadline being moved, loyalty points etc). Not about Uber fan stuff - just about self interest.

[04Sauzee]

Some amount of "uber fan" pish being spouted on this thread. People thinking they are better supporters because they renewed before others. Pretty pathetic and sad.

Isn't most of it very tongue in cheek?

[PH91]

A lot of the folk that haven’t renewed seem to be doing it through choice now - using don’t know what size of league, reconstruction or Hearts as the reason. I wouldn’t be happy to miss a game cos Hibs voter the way they wanted and one of them decided they fancied it.

Ultimately, once their st is bought, they will have made the same commitment as you and me and others who have bought one and have the same right to see games.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Ultimately, once their st is bought, they will have made the same commitment as you and me and others who have bought one and have the same right to see games.

I know - that’s the “injustice” I’m talking about. The club need to consider what they’d do if they have to limit the attendance below ST numbers and I think what I’ve been saying is the fairest way.

[Scouse Hibee]

Some amount of "uber fan" pish being spouted on this thread. People thinking they are better supporters because they renewed before others. Pretty pathetic and sad.

Really 😂

[Hillsidehibby]

Some amount of "uber fan" pish being spouted on this thread. People thinking they are better supporters because they renewed before others. Pretty pathetic and sad.

I agree.

I renewed in April around the 4000 mark. Just had a holiday refund so had the money.

A ballot is the only fair solution. If its even being considered.

[greenpaper55]

Old codgers before before anyone- we have been supporting Hibs the longest !

[Oscar T Grouch]

Renewed on the day they were released but given I’m shielding I probably won’t be back at football until an effective vaccine is available. I’m sure there will be a fair few like me out there. If and it’s a big if, they find a way of getting people in and out of a stadium safely and there are less seats available than ST holder then it certainly should be done by ballot. Just because your circumstances allowed you to buy early shouldn’t give you priority, that’s like punishing someone for getting paid on a different day or not having any savings.

[Phil MaGlass]

Theres so much whoooosh goin on the noo and folk are still takin the bait, have we turned into JKB ? 😂😂

[JohnMcM]

Theres so much whoooosh goin on the noo and folk are still takin the bait, have we turned into JKB ? 😂😂

Get lost Jambo:na na:

[PH91]

I know - that’s the “injustice” I’m talking about. The club need to consider what they’d do if they have to limit the attendance below ST numbers and I think what I’ve been saying is the fairest way.

Ok

[Bristolhibby]

I see the Record is running with virtual Season tickets so that fans can watch the games through Hibs.TV live in the U.K., while their are restrictions in fans entering grounds.

Seems great to an Ex Pat like me (who lives in England).

J

[Gerard]

ST renewed

[Zambernardi1875]

If you buy a season ticket you should get a sloppy joe and a pair o baffys to watch the games in the hoose

[hibby6270]

I see the Record is running with virtual Season tickets so that fans can watch the games through Hibs.TV live in the U.K., while their are restrictions in fans entering grounds.

Seems great to an Ex Pat like me (who lives in England).

J

Official confirmation of the ‘virtual season ticket’ now on the SPFL website. The way it’s worded suggests clubs can offer this. Exact wording is “During the 2020/21 season, each Premiership club will be able to sell a package to season ticket holders to watch all home games.“

My question would be, and I’m sure this will be clarified, will ST holders be expected to pay over and above their ST outlay to watch matches they can’t attend due to restrictions? I certainly hope not!!

[Since90+2]

Of course it won't be based on who bought first. Ridiculous suggestion to be honest.

[Mon Dieu4]

Official confirmation of the ‘virtual season ticket’ now on the SPFL website. The way it’s worded suggests clubs can offer this. Exact wording is “During the 2020/21 season, each Premiership club will be able to sell a package to season ticket holders to watch all home games.“

My question would be, and I’m sure this will be clarified, will ST holders be expected to pay over and above their ST outlay to watch matches they can’t attend due to restrictions? I certainly hope not!!

I'm sure it's just the wording. If you have bought a season ticket then I'm 99.9% confident Hibs won't be asking you for any additional money to watch the game in the house

[Devonhibs]

I don't have a season ticket given where I live but I am confident that the club will not be charging season ticket holders anything but will be looking at how best to sort access to non season ticket holders. Hopefully this is a brilliant short/mid term solution. :flag:

[Blaster]

The pricing for non season ticket holders will be interesting

[Scouse Hibee]

I'm sure it's just the wording. If you have bought a season ticket then I'm 99.9% confident Hibs won't be asking you for any additional money to watch the game in the house

Yes agreed it would be unfair anyway as only one fee per household would mean multiple ST holders in same house could watch it, or indeed anyone else invited.

[SquashedFrogg]

If you buy a season ticket you should get a sloppy joe and a pair o baffys to watch the games in the hoose

Baffys. Been a while since I've heard that word. Made my day 👍😃

[hibby6270]

Renewed on the day they were released but given I’m shielding I probably won’t be back at football until an effective vaccine is available. I’m sure there will be a fair few like me out there. If and it’s a big if, they find a way of getting people in and out of a stadium safely and there are less seats available than ST holder then it certainly should be done by ballot. Just because your circumstances allowed you to buy early shouldn’t give you priority, that’s like punishing someone for getting paid on a different day or not having any savings.

Following on your mention of getting in and out the stadium safely.
Did anyone see the the farce in Westminster yesterday where just over 400 MPs took 46 minutes to walk single fille, maintaining social distancing of 2 metres, in a Disneyworld queuing style system through the lobbies, outbuildings, gardenS of the HoP to make a vote.

Multiply that scenario by a factor of up to 50x and you’ll see the difficulties the club faces in being able to allow a crowd of any amount in thousands to enter the stadium safely under current guidelines. Let alone the reverse scenario at the end of the game, not to mention loo breaks or going for a pie and bovril at half time.

Reality is, that crowds of any size are unlikely to be allowed in stadiums any time soon, possibly not even until next year. Even if they are allowed, would you feel 100% confident you’d be safe and in no danger of picking up the virus?

[CMurdoch]

Walk ups only at the games������...thats extra revenue as the STs can live stream for free?


Those who didn’t swing and swither worrying about Hearts should get even more priority ��

:greengrin Well done guys, cheered me up

Think we will get to every 2nd or 3rd game in rotation and hope that the evidence of the lack of transmission in the open air grows in the meantime.

Interestingly Kilmarnock and their supporters could be onto a winner with their massive ground and low supporter numbers. 18,000 capacity and 4,500 regular supporters so they should all be able to attend.

[Keith_M]

Some amount of "uber fan" pish being spouted on this thread. People thinking they are better supporters because they renewed before others. Pretty pathetic and sad.


Well, it's either that.... or a great big 'whoosh' on your part after people making joking replies about when they bought their season tickets.

Seriously, mate, take the grumpy glasses off and read the last few posts again.

:rolleyes:




Of course it won't be based on who bought first. Ridiculous suggestion to be honest.

Yeah, we know, that's why nobody has seriously suggested doing it.

[Ronniekirk]

Baffys. Been a while since I've heard that word. Made my day [emoji106][emoji2]

Still used in Fife


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[PaulSmith]

Dave Cormack quoted as.

Behind closed doors from August to End Oct
November/December limited fans
Jan 2021 full stadia


I think it will be better than that - assuming rates continue to drop - but I guess that’s a decent time line.

[H18 SFR]

Dave Cormack quoted as.

Behind closed doors from August to End Oct
November/December limited fans
Jan 2021 full stadia


I think it will be better than that - assuming rates continue to drop - but I guess that’s a decent time line.

There are no reasons why this can’t become a reality. With the correct restrictions and strategies in place it is very achievable.

[PaulSmith]

There are no reasons why this can’t become a reality. With the correct restrictions and strategies in place it is very achievable.

Absolutely. Restrictions and rules which are part of this phase of lockdown will reduce as the months go on.

If we have several more months of the key metrics going down then it’s very difficult to justify not returning to normal in all walks of life.

[Ronniekirk]

Dave Cormack quoted as.

Behind closed doors from August to End Oct
November/December limited fans
Jan 2021 full stadia


I think it will be better than that - assuming rates continue to drop - but I guess that’s a decent time line.

Any second wave is more likely now to potentially be in the winter months so interesting to see they are saying this is the very time we might be allowed back
However the second wave may never come as we find ways to live with the virus
So will just need to wait and see what transpires



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[SHODAN]

If we don't get access to Murrayfield, how are we going to do "limited" fans? Different ST holders in each week on a rotating basis?

[weecounty hibby]

Still used in Fife


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Aye, but so are horses and carts!!

[James Stephen]

If we don't get access to Murrayfield, how are we going to do "limited" fans? Different ST holders in each week on a rotating basis?

I suspect nobody knows just now, but for example id be happy to not take up my seat, to allow others to in the short term, im sure there will always be ST who cant attend for whatever reason.

Also, i think there will just be no walk ups or away supporters, to allow greater dispersement of fans.

[B.H.F.C]

I suspect nobody knows just now, but for example id be happy to not take up my seat, to allow others to in the short term, im sure there will always be ST who cant attend for whatever reason.

Also, i think there will just be no walk ups or away supporters, to allow greater dispersement of fans.

There is a lot to consider here and I actually think that, potentially, it’s a bigger blocker to getting partial crowds back in to grounds than any restrictions are.

If there are restrictions in place, such as distancing, then football just needs to adapt like other industries have had to. However, if you end up in a position where some people who have paid for a season ticket are allowed in and some aren’t, then you have a problem. I doubt many wanted money back for 2019/20 ending early, but everybody was in the same boat with that. I don’t think you can continue to expect people to pay for something they can’t use indefinitely though.

[CMurdoch]

There is a lot to consider here and I actually think that, potentially, it’s a bigger blocker to getting partial crowds back in to grounds than any restrictions are.

If there are restrictions in place, such as distancing, then football just needs to adapt like other industries have had to. However, if you end up in a position where some people who have paid for a season ticket are allowed in and some aren’t, then you have a problem. I doubt many wanted money back for 2019/20 ending early, but everybody was in the same boat with that. I don’t think you can continue to expect people to pay for something they can’t use indefinitely though.

They should first play all next seasons cup competitions up to the quarter final stages with zero or very social distanced fans in attendance but selling virtual tickets to the game for the rest of us to watch it at home. That will buy the clubs more time until the league and season tickets come into play later in the year.

[Phil MaGlass]

I suspect nobody knows just now, but for example id be happy to not take up my seat, to allow others to in the short term, im sure there will always be ST who cant attend for whatever reason.

Also, i think there will just be no walk ups or away supporters, to allow greater dispersement of fans.

Dont panic the FF lower is almost always empty, theres plenty of room to get everyone in, infact something needs to be done about that, :greengrin the no shows every bloody week.

[Kaff]

I'm not calculating what we can get in but if it was approx one third including using the away end for Hibs fans then 7k would be a good start.
Ticket holders could be given time slots to apply for in order to get in the ground relatively spread out and for exiting I'm sure coming out of the stands row at a time and using pitch side and large corner exits would help reduce traffic through the stairwells and concourses.
You might be able to empty half the support this way

[Keith_M]

Dont panic the FF lower is almost always empty, theres plenty of room to get everyone in, infact something needs to be done about that, :greengrin the no shows every bloody week.


That's why I've bought all my Season Tickets for that part of the ground.

Should be a dawdle to keep a safe distance from the other Fans.

:wink:

[Eyrie]

Dont panic the FF lower is almost always empty, theres plenty of room to get everyone in, infact something needs to be done about that, :greengrin the no shows every bloody week.

From what I've read on here about the number of no shows, we could probably get all 8000+ season ticket holders in the Famous Five Lower and still maintain social distancing.

[Logie Green]

They should first play all next seasons cup competitions up to the quarter final stages with zero or very social distanced fans in attendance but selling virtual tickets to the game for the rest of us to watch it at home. That will buy the clubs more time until the league and season tickets come into play later in the year.

Does that not mean that if Hibs are knocked out of both cups at the earliest round we could go weeks without playing until the league starts?

[drumatic44]

Baffys. Been a while since I've heard that word. Made my day 👍😃

preferably, zipped , !!

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Season ticket purchased yesterday after being lapsed for a few years. Some may think strange time to do it but I'm going to be a dad for the first time later in the year so want to get back regularly so that the wee one can get their ST beside me as soon as they are old enough. quick question do new ST holders get Hibs TV access just now or just last seasons ST's and renews?

[CMurdoch]

Does that not mean that if Hibs are knocked out of both cups at the earliest round we could go weeks without playing until the league starts?

It would, however, they play the wee teams in the group stages of the league cup, as they did this season so not much chance of that happening. If it does it's their own fault just like hearts getting relegated.

[The_Sauz]

Why don't we ban away fans until the new year:dunno: We could use the south stand as well?

[Logie Green]

It would, however, they play the wee teams in the group stages of the league cup, as they did this season so not much chance of that happening. If it does it's their own fault just like hearts getting relegated.

The ‘wee teams’ who might not be able to afford to play due to Covid 19 testing costs and no income if they have to play behind closed doors? Sounds like a plan.....

[Coco Bryce]

Renewing my season tickets this week. Planning on using the payment plan but never used it before. If I sign up to it, does the finance company bombard you with constant emails punting other services they provide?

[oneone73]

No.

[H18 SFR]

Renewing my season tickets this week. Planning on using the payment plan but never used it before. If I sign up to it, does the finance company bombard you with constant emails punting other services they provide?

Defo not.

[Since452]

Over 9k sold now. Getting to 10k would be astonishing.

[JimBHibees]

Renewing my season tickets this week. Planning on using the payment plan but never used it before. If I sign up to it, does the finance company bombard you with constant emails punting other services they provide?

All very straight forward in my experience.

[HendoDelivered]

Over 9k sold now. Getting to 10k would be astonishing.

Very possible though!

[Keith_M]

Very possible though!


Yep, nearly five weeks still to go.

[Dashing Bob S]

Over 9k sold now. Getting to 10k would be astonishing.

Easily. I think they will pass 11k and perhaps even hit 12k by KO.

[wookie70]

Easily. I think they will pass 11k and perhaps even hit 12k by KO.

I'd be amazed, but delighted, if we get over 10K. Lots of people will have less money and the thought of shelling out for a TV season ticket at least for the early months of the season might not be attractive. Saying that the Scottish Government are making encouraging noises and we might get fans at football in the not to distant future. That good news coupled with yet more embarrassment for our noisy neighbours could bolster number, which are excellent already.

[hibee-boys]

Renewing my season tickets this week. Planning on using the payment plan but never used it before. If I sign up to it, does the finance company bombard you with constant emails punting other services they provide?

Signed up tonight using the payment plan, first time i've used it, very straight forward and efficient. You have the option of declining any future marketing calls/emails.

[04Sauzee]

Easily. I think they will pass 11k and perhaps even hit 12k by KO.

Wonder if the more tickets we sell it would make murrayfield more of an option? If we coukd get 14k tickets it could give the club a decision to make assuming we could get supporters in the stadium

[stuart-farquhar]

Another two purchased.

[jeffers]

Wonder if the more tickets we sell it would make murrayfield more of an option? If we coukd get 14k tickets it could give the club a decision to make assuming we could get supporters in the stadium

The trouble with using Murrayfield is I can't see it being made available free of charge by the SRU, so who pays for it's use ?

[Coco Bryce]

Signed up tonight using the payment plan, first time i've used it, very straight forward and efficient. You have the option of declining any future marketing calls/emails.

Yeah I did it that way in the end :agree:

[Marco G]

The trouble with using Murrayfield is I can't see it being made available free of charge by the SRU, so who pays for it's use ?Think Leeann said we need about 20 k there to cover SRU charge and costs?

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[Ronniekirk]

The trouble with using Murrayfield is I can't see it being made available free of charge by the SRU, so who pays for it's use ?

We need a.Benefactor who would kindly foot the Bill Surely Anderson could help out given he likes Clubs involved in Community Projects !!!!!!


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[Gmack7]

bought mine tonight

[Eyrie]

The trouble with using Murrayfield is I can't see it being made available free of charge by the SRU, so who pays for it's use ?

The walk ups.

Season ticket holders will get in for nothing, so the more that are sold, the less likely Murrayfield is as an option.

[Frazerbob]

Is there likely to be a period for seat swapping before going back on sale?

[WhileTheChief..]

^I emailed the club about this before the deadline was extended and they put my name on a list as I’m after a specific seat.

I’d imagine they will still go with this, just a month later. From memory you usually have a week or two to swap seats before they go on general sale.

[Scouse Hibee]

Think Leeann said we need about 20 k there to cover SRU charge and costs?

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It really is too big, the costs are prohibitive as the whole stadium would need to be fully opened and policed/stewarded.

[Scott Allan Key]

Over 9k sold now. Getting to 10k would be astonishing.Just need a marquée signing...

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[Keith_M]

The trouble with using Murrayfield is I can't see it being made available free of charge by the SRU, so who pays for it's use ?


There would be a massive difference in the number of people able to attend games.

For example, if the capacity for games is limited to 25%, then you could only get 5,000 people inside Easter Road, but you could have about 16,500 inside Murrayfield.

Say we reach 10,000 ST sales by the time the season starts, that means a potential to sell an extra 6,500 tickets per game. That's over £100k in potential extra income per match.

[Since452]

Those numbers really do give you a lump in the throat. Absolutely brilliant. I remember when 9000 season tickets was the norm during normal circumstances

[green&left]

There would be a massive difference in the number of people able to attend games.

For example, if the capacity for games is limited to 25%, then you could only get 5,000 people inside Easter Road, but you could have about 16,500 inside Murrayfield.

Say we reach 10,000 ST sales by the time the season starts, that means a potential to sell an extra 6,500 tickets per game. That's over £100k in potential extra income per match.

Those figures will depend on if away fans are allowed. Other than derbies we don't get anything near 16.5k home fans at Easter Road. No chance of us getting anything near that at Murrayfield imo

[jeffers]

There would be a massive difference in the number of people able to attend games.

For example, if the capacity for games is limited to 25%, then you could only get 5,000 people inside Easter Road, but you could have about 16,500 inside Murrayfield.

Say we reach 10,000 ST sales by the time the season starts, that means a potential to sell an extra 6,500 tickets per game. That's over £100k in potential extra income per match.

I don't disagree with your first sentence, but how much will it cost to hire Murrayfield ? There is a big difference to when they used it and flogged thousands of tickets to the Huns for example. We are already losing a lot of money, I wouldn't want to see situation where playing games at Murrayfield cost us money, so we'd need to ensure we had enough walk ups to stop that happening. From a personal point of view watching us play there has little appeal to me.

[Keith_M]

Those figures will depend on if away fans are allowed. Other than derbies we don't get anything near 16.5k home fans at Easter Road. No chance of us getting anything near that at Murrayfield imo


I suppose it depends on your definition of 'anything near'.

Our last non-derby home game was against Livi and the attendance was 15,500, with only a couple of hundred Livi fans.

Our first home game of last season was against St Mirren where the attendance was 16,600, with about 500 St Mirren fans.


We're now in a situation where people are desperate to attend games in person, so I'd imagine the demand would be pretty high.

[Green_one]

Think Leeann said we need about 20 k there to cover SRU charge and costs?

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Not clear what that means. If it was 20k just to cover additional costs then that seems outrageous and certainly not what Hearts were paying. Basically it would kill any deal.

If it means having more fans than normal to cover extra costs then it needs to be carefully considered. We need to start playing in front of fans when we reasonably can. I think away fans are unlikely to begin with.

[green&left]

I suppose it depends on your definition of 'anything near'.

Our last non-derby home game was against Livi and the attendance was 15,500, with only a couple of hundred Livi fans.

Our first home game of last season was against St Mirren where the attendance was 16,600, with about 500 St Mirren fans.


We're now in a situation where people are desperate to attend games in person, so I'd imagine the demand would be pretty high.

Yeah but we had 13500 season tickets sold. We're 4500 short of that number, might be around 3500 short the time the season starts. No chance we'd get 6500 pay the gate punters in for each game. First home game we might as it will be a novelty but after that I doubt it.

For all people are itching to get back to a live game there could be an equal number who don't care for Murrayfield. Guess it depends on the restrictions in place. I'd most probably go cos I've got my season ticket but would I be inclined to pay £25+ on the day. Not sure...