Excited for today?

[GreenCastle]

I know I am.

I know lots of fans said without crowds they weren’t enjoying the coverage on TV but I said surely if it’s Hibs it even a good game at the Gyle Park park you can appreciate it?

Of course it’s not the same without the routine - escpaillt merting family members...but I’m looking forward to seeing how we play and if we have improved under Ross - we don’t have excuses - it’s his team and they should be ready.

The ER home support has been talked about over the years for away teams using it to help them if things aren’t going well for Hibs.

Anyway..last season wasn’t good enough. We need to move forward so looking forward to seeing how we play.

[B.H.F.C]

I’m looking forward to it but wouldn’t quite say I’m excited. It feels a bit odd that we’re going to be watching Hibs play a league match in an empty stadium.

Step in the right direction though which means we’re a step closer to getting back.

[flash]

Being brutally honest have never been less bothered about the start of a season in my life.
Think it's a combination of lack of build up due to the Hertz circus, being unable to go and the fact I have found the last few months a struggle on furlough.
Hopefully when the programme starts all this will change.

[Sir David Gray]

I know I am.

I know lots of fans said without crowds they weren’t enjoying the coverage on TV but I said surely if it’s Hibs it even a good game at the Gyle Park park you can appreciate it?

Of course it’s not the same without the routine - escpaillt merting family members...but I’m looking forward to seeing how we play and if we have improved under Ross - we don’t have excuses - it’s his team and they should be ready.

The ER home support has been talked about over the years for away teams using it to help them if things aren’t going well for Hibs.

Anyway..last season wasn’t good enough. We need to move forward so looking forward to seeing how we play.

Not particularly but that could just be down to how I'm feeling in general at the moment. I'm still hoping for a good win to start the season and looking forward to seeing how the new guys play but excited is probably pushing it to be honest.

[Since452]

I am but being shut out by the club as a non ST holder has put a slight dampner on it to be honest.

[GreenCastle]

I’m looking forward to it but wouldn’t quite say I’m excited. It feels a bit odd that we’re going to be watching Hibs play a league match in an empty stadium.

Step in the right direction though which means we’re a step closer to getting back.

It won’t make much difference if you think of the games on TV when you see all the empty seats at Hamilton etc ! But of course will miss that part.

Watched some of the French cup final last night and quite a few fans back in stadiums - any idea what the limit is and how fans are selected ?!!

I could see similar happening for Hampden Semi finals - Hibs and Hearts with a hardcore group in a 50,000 stadium all spread out.

[GreenCastle]

Being brutally honest have never been less bothered about the start of a season in my life.
Think it's a combination of lack of build up due to the Hertz circus, being unable to go and the fact I have found the last few months a struggle on furlough.
Hopefully when the programme starts all this will change.

Fair points. I know nothing beats that buzz of walking to ER for a game at times. We won’t mention the crap weather Scotland gets when you sit and freeze for 90 mins.

Sorry to hear about the Furlough - hopefully Hibs can give you some joy today and things improve.

[GreenCastle]

I am but being shut out by the club as a non ST holder has put a slight dampner on it to be honest.

As a ST holder I think it’s rubbish they have done that. Hibs is a club for all - WE ARE ALL HIBS - they need to find a way to do an annual membership in my opinion - but even the minimum membership allows access to games like today.

I wouldn’t be happy if this was Killie locking Hibs out for today’s game. I know this set up is new but it needs to be open to grow the worldwide audience.

Will you be able to watch it somewhere ?

[Halmyre Hibee]

Think it’s a poor decision not to allow non season ticket holders and away supporters to view the game. Why lose income? Why alienate part of your support? I’m fortunate to be a season ticket holder but genuinely feel sorry for those unable to view the game.

[flash]

Fair points. I know nothing beats that buzz of walking to ER for a game at times. We won’t mention the crap weather Scotland gets when you sit and freeze for 90 mins.

Sorry to hear about the Furlough - hopefully Hibs can give you some joy today and things improve.
I actually started back on Monday working from home. It's strange but I do feel better thanks.
Once I get the live feed this afternoon I am sure the juices will start flowing.

[bingo70]

I’m more excited than I think I’ve ever been about a season starting.

Just feels like there’s another piece of normality returning, even if there’s very little normal about it.

As for the HibsTv thing, I get why people are annoyed and why we’re getting slated, from a completely selfish point of view though I don’t really care as long as I get to see the game. Don’t know the logic of why we’re doing it this way but if it’s a way of ensuring that season ticket holders get to watch it without interruption as a sort of trial match to see how it goes then that’s good with me.

[hibee-boys]

Think it’s a poor decision not to allow non season ticket holders and away supporters to view the game. Why lose income? Why alienate part of your support? I’m fortunate to be a season ticket holder but genuinely feel sorry for those unable to view the game.

I'm assuming that the decision was made with a view to maxing out potential season ticket purchases. Unfortunate that some PATG fans will miss the game but surely the vast majority of fans who want to see the game, but have no season ticket, will have a family member or friend they can go and watch it with.

[hibee-boys]

I am excited for the game today, looking forward to seeing the new players as not seen much of Gogic/Wright and nevee seen Nisbet play. Hopefully the feed works fine and we can all watch the game without any issues, think I'm more nervous about that than the game itself!

[hibeejeebies]

I know I am.

I know lots of fans said without crowds they weren’t enjoying the coverage on TV but I said surely if it’s Hibs it even a good game at the Gyle Park park you can appreciate it?

Of course it’s not the same without the routine - escpaillt merting family members...but I’m looking forward to seeing how we play and if we have improved under Ross - we don’t have excuses - it’s his team and they should be ready.

The ER home support has been talked about over the years for away teams using it to help them if things aren’t going well for Hibs.

Anyway..last season wasn’t good enough. We need to move forward so looking forward to seeing how we play.

Hibs back in my life. I'm buzzin 😎

[Big90inOz]

It will be interesting to see what the sound is like. When the AFL games started you could hear every shout and it was pretty poor. They then started to overlay some random crowd sounds which really helped to make the game seem more normal, then they moved on to overlaying certain sounds when a big mark was taken or a goal scored, I’m guessing they delayed the broadcast by 1-2mins to allow sounds to be added ?

[GreenCastle]

I am excited for the game today, looking forward to seeing the new players as not seen much of Gogic/Wright and nevee seen Nisbet play. Hopefully the feed works fine and we can all watch the game without any issues, think I'm more nervous about that than the game itself!

Ha true !

I assume they will have replays of key incidents on the feed too ?

I know when we went into lockdown fans were saying they missed Hibs so as another poster said hopefully gives a mental boost to many with some games being back on TV and something to talk about.

[calumhibee1]

I’m more excited than I think I’ve ever been about a season starting.

Just feels like there’s another piece of normality returning, even if there’s very little normal about it.

As for the HibsTv thing, I get why people are annoyed and why we’re getting slated, from a completely selfish point of view though I don’t really care as long as I get to see the game. Don’t know the logic of why we’re doing it this way but if it’s a way of ensuring that season ticket holders get to watch it without interruption as a sort of trial match to see how it goes then that’s good with me.

That’s why I presumed were doing it. And with however many season ticket holders paying £400 odd upfront to watch these games then I’d agree that the first game should be used as a tester. If it goes ok then PAYG could be introduced.

[Diclonius]

Football's back ladssssssssssssssss

[we are hibs]

I get more nervous and frustrated watching Hibs on TV than i do at games. We really need a winning start and lay down an early marker this season. Im sick of us being the team chasing down aberdeen ect. Let them chase us for once

[Since90+2]

Few pints, few bets and the football. Love it.

[Hibee87]

It will be interesting to see what the sound is like. When the AFL games started you could hear every shout and it was pretty poor. They then started to overlay some random crowd sounds which really helped to make the game seem more normal, then they moved on to overlaying certain sounds when a big mark was taken or a goal scored, I’m guessing they delayed the broadcast by 1-2mins to allow sounds to be added ?

Was wondering that myself i.e the canned crowd noise. Found it better watching on BT and SkY with it than without

[hibee_girl]

I’m more excited than I think I’ve ever been about a season starting.

Just feels like there’s another piece of normality returning, even if there’s very little normal about it.

As for the HibsTv thing, I get why people are annoyed and why we’re getting slated, from a completely selfish point of view though I don’t really care as long as I get to see the game. Don’t know the logic of why we’re doing it this way but if it’s a way of ensuring that season ticket holders get to watch it without interruption as a sort of trial match to see how it goes then that’s good with me.

Hibs are planning to play crowd noise at the stadium - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/jack-ross-speaks-crowd-noise-and-how-lack-fans-will-affect-hibs-2930160

[smithy_hibees]

Season ticket holder so buzzing get going again
Breakfast on
Shops opening for my refreshments pickup
Aberdeen Vs Rangers 1230 decent start
Cmon the Hibees 💚⚽️

[04Sauzee]

Being brutally honest have never been less bothered about the start of a season in my life.
Think it's a combination of lack of build up due to the Hertz circus, being unable to go and the fact I have found the last few months a struggle on furlough.
Hopefully when the programme starts all this will change.

Totally get where you are coming from mate, I was furloughed for 5 weeks and wasn't sure what was happening. Hope the football helps you in some small way.

[Billy Whizz]

Is the club shop open today

[Scouse Hibee]

No not really, if I wasn’t already going out tonight I would probably go out somewhere today for lunch and not even watch it.

[Borderhibbie76]

I am but being shut out by the club as a non ST holder has put a slight dampner on it to be honest.

This is where I am with it - been a ST holder for years but lost my job in June and just cant afford to commit to a ST just now and am gutted we cannot PPV till Oct.

Thankfully 4 of the first 6 are on Sky but it feels like Hibs have forgotten a wee bit about just how difficult life is financially for some of us just now.

Regardless come on the Hibees today - let's get off to a flyer

[Keith_M]

I'd be much more excited if I was actually going to the game, but one step at a time.

[Hiber-nation]

Definitely feeling the buzz a wee bit. But come 2.15 I'll be ready to jump into the car and go. Need to get it into my head that I'm not going to ER!

Hate watching Hibs on TV, I just lose the plot.

[theonlywayisup]

I'm assuming that the decision was made with a view to maxing out potential season ticket purchases. Unfortunate that some PATG fans will miss the game but surely the vast majority of fans who want to see the game, but have no season ticket, will have a family member or friend they can go and watch it with.

Agree 100%. There's probably never been a time before when the club has needed the income of the 10,600 ST members who have paid money to watch a product knowing that they were unlikely to see many games, if any, from within a bouncing and vibrant Easter Road.

The club are then not going to undermine their own marketing campaign for STs (the only way to watch Hibs in every home game this season is to buy a ST) by then allowing all games to be available to watch to non-ST holders.

Non-season ticket holders have had plenty of opportunities to buy STs, if finances allow them to do so. Yes, many can't and I know that being unable to watch the game will disappoint many who have supported the club well in the past and will do so in the future.

[Speedy]

Agree 100%. There's probably never been a time before when the club has needed the income of the 10,600 ST members who have paid money to watch a product knowing that they were unlikely to see many games, if any, from within a bouncing and vibrant Easter Road.

The club are then not going to undermine their own marketing campaign for STs (the only way to watch Hibs in every home game this season is to buy a ST) by then allowing all games to be available to watch to non-ST holders.

Non-season ticket holders have had plenty of opportunities to buy STs, if finances allow them to do so. Yes, many can't and I know that being unable to watch the game will disappoint many who have supported the club well in the past and will do so in the future.

Agree that will be the main reason but also makes sense to get it right first before overloading the stream with additional viewers.

[Since452]

Hibs are planning to play crowd noise at the stadium - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/jack-ross-speaks-crowd-noise-and-how-lack-fans-will-affect-hibs-2930160

The players on the east side of the pitch won't hear it 😉

[04Sauzee]

The players on the east side of the pitch won't hear it 😉

Pretty sure the new Tannoy system has been put in? I could be talking rubbish of course

[Sir David Gray]

No not really, if I wasn’t already going out tonight I would probably go out somewhere today for lunch and not even watch it.

Did you eventually get your log in sorted?

[Eyrie]

Don't have the same buzz as there would be if I was going to the match, but I've still planned today round the 2:30-5pm slot that I've reserved for watching my team.

[Scouse Hibee]

Did you eventually get your log in sorted?

Yes mate thanks, Keith M had forwarded me the email and the problem with VM cleared the next day.

[EI255]

Bring it on!

Let's do Kilmarnock!

Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk

[Sir David Gray]

Yes mate thanks, Keith M had forwarded me the email and the problem with VM cleared the next day.

:aok:

[Since452]

Pretty sure the new Tannoy system has been put in? I could be talking rubbish of course

Not sure to be honest. Hopefully though

[Lendo]

I’ll be honest, I had totally forgot we were playing today. Never been less excited for a new season.

[Tambo]

Just don't feel the same this year and not much buzz and the opening day of a new season but yes I'm excited.

GGTTH

[green with envy]

I have no idea the last time that I missed the opening league game of the season, but I'd guess it's well over 30 years. Normally I would be buzzing for today, but can't get myself at all excited.

However, i'm hoping that will change when I take my seat at my eldest lad's for KO. Hopefully a few beers down me will also help.

[ian cruise]

Seen today's Hibs game described as "must win" on Facebook earlier today. Is this the earliest in the season we've ever been involved in a must win game?

[Billy Whizz]

Seen today's Hibs game described as "must win" on Facebook earlier today. Is this the earliest in the season we've ever been involved in a must win game?

Don’t know about must win, but 3 points today would be a great start

[nonshinyfinish]

Seen today's Hibs game described as "must win" on Facebook earlier today. Is this the earliest in the season we've ever been involved in a must win game?

We learned from last season that the league could be curtailed at any point, so if you're bottom of the table you're at risk of relegation.

So it's at least a must draw. :wink:

[Scorrie]

I’m glad to have the Fitbaw back. Would’ve been nice as a non -ST holder ( due to distance) to see the game but Hibs TV audio the next best thing for me

[Tambo]

Let's hope we don't leave it late to get a 1-0 win like last season.

A good early fast start would be nice.

[FilipinoHibs]

I live in the Philippines now so ER is a an every two year pilgrimage. So apart from the crowd this is normal. Been singing songs since I got up and we are 7 hours ahead of Edinburgh. Come on Hibs!

[Big90inOz]

Strip on
Hibs TV test done
Beer at pub
Fish and chips for me and a butter milk chicken burger for the wife
More beer

Excitement level rising—- hell yeah

GGTTH.

[GreenCastle]

Maybe just look at it as an away game you couldn’t make and won’t feel too different.

[Vault Boy]

I'm buzzing. It was such a long period without Hibs, compounded upon by the other challenges of the pandemic - this will bring some much needed normality and excitement back to each week.

[Scorrie]

I seem to have missed it but has Jack Ross done a pre match interview? Couldn’t find anything on Hibs TV ... unless they’re not allowed to do this yet?

[Billy Whizz]

I seem to have missed it but has Jack Ross done a pre match interview? Couldn’t find anything on Hibs TV ... unless they’re not allowed to do this yet?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tUI-zo3yxp0

[hibee_girl]

I seem to have missed it but has Jack Ross done a pre match interview? Couldn’t find anything on Hibs TV ... unless they’re not allowed to do this yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=tUI-zo3yxp0&feature=youtu.be

[Sir David Gray]

I seem to have missed it but has Jack Ross done a pre match interview? Couldn’t find anything on Hibs TV ... unless they’re not allowed to do this yet?

Yes he has it's on Hibs' YouTube channel.

[green with envy]

I'm buzzing. It was such a long period without Hibs, compounded upon by the other challenges of the pandemic - this will bring some much needed normality and excitement back to each week.


Really:confused:

[Scorrie]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tUI-zo3yxp0

Cheers Billy

[Billy Whizz]

Cheers Billy

And Joe Newall too

[GreenCastle]

Had a good cycle down near Portobello and saw quite a few Hibs tops.

Good to see !

[Tambo]

Anyone going for a few pints somehwere before heading back home to watch it on TV to try get into the spirt of a normal game?

[Seveno]

I am very excited. It has been so long now and we have new players to see. I am about to go to pick up my brother to bring over to watch with me. This will be his first time outside his house since shielding ended. He is registered blind and would see nothing if he went to ER but can see enough sitting close to a tv so I am excited for him as well. :flag:

[Vault Boy]

Really:confused:

Yes, for many fans of course it will.

I don't live in Scotland and wouldn't be at ER today anyway. Having a league match to look forward to every week, even under unusual circumstances, is a significant normaliser for football fans.

What's confusing about that?

[Tambo]

Have just seen see a picture, east stand looks nice with all the cardboard cutouts and flags.

[Speedway]

Excited for ? No

Excited about? Yes

[wookie70]

Not really feeling it so far. Trying to create a bit of atmosphere in the house with pies etc but having watched a few games without supporters it has been dull as ditch water. Mind you I'm a Hibs supporter these days not really a football supporter. It might be very different when it is my team on the TV with all the emotion that brings. Apologies in advance to the downstairs neighbour.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Hating it, not buzzing.

Friendlies were the start of missing games for first time in years. Can't compute not being there:fuming::grr::grr::boo hoo:

[MWHIBBIES]

Hating it, not buzzing.

Friendlies were the start of missing games for first time in years. Can't compute not being there:fuming::grr::grr::boo hoo:

I'm not quite on your level but it's bothering me too. Missing first home game since 14/15 season.

[Green_one]

Looking forward to it but concerned Jack will flounder without my shouted insights during the game. Plus the folk around me will miss my analysis of the referee’s clear incompetency and possible membership of various groups.

There will be a tear in the eye when Lewis looks up and I am not there. Poor guy.

:flag:

[marinello59]

Hating it, not buzzing.

Friendlies were the start of missing games for first time in years. Can't compute not being there:fuming::grr::grr::boo hoo:

I was thinking it will be the first one you have missed for a while. Can you remember the last one you missed?

[Glory Lurker]

Watching the players arrival there, and I felt something I've lost track of since March - a whizz of excitement about watching my team, a small part of a day where nothing else in my life matters. All the worries of the last four months lost their spike, and I plan to keep them at bay until at least 4.50. I'm quite emotional. Hibs are back. A really important escape from everything else is back.