Semi final date set

[Moulin Yarns]

🏆 Our William Hill @ScottishCup semi-final has been scheduled for Saturday 31 October, with a 5pm kick-off at Hampden.

📺 The match will be screened live on BBC Scotland and Premier Sports. https://t.co/19mJSwxn4o

[JimBHibees]

🏆 Our William Hill @ScottishCup semi-final has been scheduled for Saturday 31 October, with a 5pm kick-off at Hampden.

📺 The match will be screened live on BBC Scotland and Premier Sports. https://t.co/19mJSwxn4o

Glad it is on BBC as don't have premier

[LancsHibs]

That suits me😊 Come on the Hibees.

[CMurdoch]

No need to find a stream. Joy!

[tamig]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.

[King Cosell]

Floodlight action!

[SteveHFC]

That gives us a few hours at least to celebrate in the pubs if we win.

[Chorley Hibee]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.

Agreed.

[Sir David Gray]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.

I agree to be honest.

[Speedy]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.

I'm not sure I'd say farcical but they should've been wrapped up earlier in the season.

[Billy Whizz]

Going to hit all the Glasgow traffic at that time

[CMurdoch]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.

It is farcical but it's all about the TV and Sponsorship money. Don't play the matches and lots of cash has to go back/won't arrive.
Along with season ticket money, TV and Sponsorship makes up almost all of the income coming into Scottish football at the moment so no way that the SPFL/SFA would not play the games. The joy of contracts.

[Wilson]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.

When we decided not to void the league it set the precident for me. If we had voided competitions across the board then fair enough. I'm not comfortable with declaring winners in one and voiding others to suit. Some say it devalues the competiton to finish it late but I say id devalues it if you can just chuck it away at the semi final stage. We have league cup games coming up against the likes of Brora. How do we invest in games like that if you can just abandon the competetions at the latter stages? What would I rather see hibs playing in if given the choice - a national semi or a league cup group stage training session?

I'm glad we have a big derby to look forward to.

These same discussions come up every time the cup is mentioned and in the current pandemic you aren't going to please everyone. The fact is though that the game is on so all we can do is back the hibs.

[Lago]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.
Agree, silly.

[tamig]

It is farcical but it's all about the TV and Sponsorship money. Don't play the matches and lots of cash has to go back/won't arrive.
Along with season ticket money, TV and Sponsorship makes up almost all of the income coming into Scottish football at the moment so no way that the SPFL/SFA would not play the games. The joy of contracts.
I understand that but I don’t know the commercial details and what - if any - penalties would be applied if the competition was cancelled. There’s been plenty speculation about millions having to be paid back to the TV companies, sponsors etc. How much of that is fact though, who really knows?

[Andy74]

3 games left, of course it should be concluded.

[Since452]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.

Only two games for a couple of teams but it does seem odd

[MWHIBBIES]

This game really scares me.

[Kato]

I understand that but I don’t know the commercial details and what - if any - penalties would be applied if the competition was cancelled. There’s been plenty speculation about millions having to be paid back to the TV companies, sponsors etc. How much of that is fact though, who really knows?We are honouring those contracts so it could be said its honourable rather than farcical. It's odd, weird, unusual and strange but what isn't at the moment.

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[green day]

I understand that but I don’t know the commercial details and what - if any - penalties would be applied if the competition was cancelled. There’s been plenty speculation about millions having to be paid back to the TV companies, sponsors etc. How much of that is fact though, who really knows?

Thats almost certainly the reason why. Lets be honest, if all commercial considerations were removed, nobody (maybe except Hearts) would care one jot about last seasons cup at this point.

I am still a bit bemused about what happens at the final - there will be piss ups galore / house parties / hundreds gathering etc - seems mental.

[ClermistonGreen]

Is anyone running a bus ?
I’d like to take our cardboard cut-outs through for the day ! :thumbsup:

[Sean1875]

Away to Hampden at 5 on a Saturday, what a day/night that would have been if fans were attending :boo hoo:

[King Cosell]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.

Binning the 2019/20 Scottish Cup with 3 games left would have been utter madness. Fair enough if it was at the round of 16 stage.

[HFC93]

This game really scares me.

That's the spirit.

[Skol]

When does the hearts season start ? This Saturday ?

[SanFranHibs]

When does the hearts season start ? This Saturday ?

Not sure, but it ends on October 31st, just before 7:00pm.

:flag:

[Gloucester Hibs]

When does the hearts season start ? This Saturday ?

Championship starts 17th October but I think they have a league game before then

[MWHIBBIES]

That's the spirit.

You know I'm not the team manager, right? My posts don't impact anything. Just saying, it scares me. Its a really big one.

[matty_f]

Gutted that we'll need to watch it on the tv in all likelihood, we will be buzzing for this game.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Championship starts 17th October but I think they have a league game before then

Their first game has just been moved to the 16th


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[matty_f]

Their first game has just been moved to the 16th


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Have they got cup games first?

[CallumLaidlaw]

Have they got cup games first?

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[matty_f]

:aok:

[Pagan Hibernia]

This game really scares me.

me too if I’m honest.

And after previous Hampden horror shows is it any wonder.

we have to win this.

[Lago]

me too if I’m honest.

And after previous Hampden horror shows is it any wonder.

we have to win this.
They have nothing to lose and everything to prove.

[jacomo]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.


We’re in the semi finals! Time to get excited.

It will go down in history as the 2020 Scottish Cup regardless.

[Stuart93]

They have nothing to lose and everything to prove.

Am I right in saying we’ve never beaten them at Hampden?

That could be completely false but if not there’s a massive incentive to our players

I’m sure it was a Jambo I seen saying that so could well be a lot of pish

[Since452]

Am I right in saying we’ve never beaten them at Hampden?

That could be completely false but if not there’s a massive incentive to our players

I’m sure it was a Jambo I seen saying that so could well be a lot of pish

I think we've only played them there twice. In living memory anyway. But yeah we haven't beaten them at Hampden.

[Stuart93]

I think we've only played them there twice. In living memory anyway. But yeah we haven't beaten them at Hampden.

Only twice? I thought it would’ve been more than that. Surely the semi final they beat us 4-0 wasn’t the first time ever

I’m sure someone will know and be along soon to correct us & tell us we’re a couple of dumplings

[HFC93]

They have nothing to lose and everything to prove.

They've got nothing to lose... Well apart from a Scottish Cup semi final against their city rivals :confused:

[JimBHibees]

Looking forward to this huge opportunity to get to a final. Will be tough but bring it on.

[Since452]

In terms of match sharpness we should be light-years ahead of them. Reminds me of Scottish clubs playing Sandanavian clubs in Europe. I think we'll wear them down but it'll be far from easy.

[RitchieHibs]

If its true we've only played them twice at Hampden losing twice then surely it'll be third time lucky. Can see us piling more seethe upon them in this one. Looking forward to it.

[GreenCastle]

Yup remarkably only twice ever at Hampden.

What’s the chances of Hearts being unbeaten when the face is in the semi..

Either way I’m confident we won’t be as bad as the last Derby at ER.

Porteous never played in a 1st team derby either I think..

[Sammy7nil]

You know I'm not the team manager, right? My posts don't impact anything. Just saying, it scares me. Its a really big one.

Don’t be scared be excited we have a great chance of winning and if we lose life will go on. We lost a semi 4-0 and a final 5-1 to them and still had our best ever day at Hampden still to come in 2016. There really is nothing to worry about let’s all try to be positive.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Yup remarkably only twice ever at Hampden.

What’s the chances of Hearts being unbeaten when the face is in the semi..

Either way I’m confident we won’t be as bad as the last Derby at ER.

Porteous never played in a 1st team derby either I think..


I’d also be fairly confident they won’t be anywhere near as good as they were in March either. As bad as we were, Stendel had them set up perfectly that night.

neilsons tactics will be a step down from that

[MWHIBBIES]

Don’t be scared be excited we have a great chance of winning and if we lose life will go on. We lost a semi 4-0 and a final 5-1 to them and still had our best ever day at Hampden still to come in 2016. There really is nothing to worry about let’s all try to be positive.
Of course, you are right. Life will go on. That wouldn't stop it being a real sore one. Those 2 results are among the most memorable in hearts history. I really don't want a 3rd one.

[RoYO!]

How many of their fans will be going into this with any sense of doubt? Zero. For good or bad!

Hate this defeatist/ always the bridesmaid culture. It has absolutely held the club back in all the years I've watched hibs. It affects the performances no doubt. Partly why I reckoned hibs would do better than most without fans.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

I know I’m in the minority but still think its farcical we’re playing last season’s Cup to a conclusion this season.

I'm sure Bayern Munich fans will always struggle to get over the farcical way they became champions of Europe, lifting the trophy after this season's competition had already started must have been such a bitter blow.

[Frazerbob]

I'm sure Bayern Munich fans will always struggle to get over the farcical way they became champions of Europe, lifting the trophy after this season's competition had already started must have been such a bitter blow.

Exactly. I suspect people's view on playing the tournament to it's conclusion will be directly influenced by the result of the semi.

[Killiehibbie]

The winners will go down in history as having won it in 2020 and nobody will really be bothered that the final games were played during the next season.

[GreenCastle]

The winners will go down in history as having won it in 2020 and nobody will really be bothered that the final games were played during the next season.

Funny thing is whoever wins it will be holders only about a week till this seasons competition starts !

I’m sure there would be a party in Leith if we managed to win it again..

But we have our rivals first..then possible Aberdeen who are record against recently is awful..then Celtic who took us apart yesterday so pressure is off for me.

Wouldn’t be surprised if semi goes to extra time or penalties but would also love a Doidge hatrick

[Since452]

The good thing about 2012 and 2016 is I no longer go in to Hibs games worried. What will be will be.

[Sir David Gray]

Funny thing is whoever wins it will be holders only about a week till this seasons competition starts !

I’m sure there would be a party in Leith if we managed to win it again..

But we have our rivals first..then possible Aberdeen who are record against recently is awful..then Celtic who took us apart yesterday so pressure is off for me.

Wouldn’t be surprised if semi goes to extra time or penalties but would also love a Doidge hatrick

We wouldn't play all 3 of them.

[Phil MaGlass]

The way were playing the noo, there´s absolutely nae chance of them beating us in the near future, were playing well together, they huv nae chance, opportunity tae really cuff them at Hampden

[EI255]

Andy Halliday. Hampden. Hibs.

Here we go [emoji1787]

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[CmoantheHibs]

This game really scares me.
Have faith in our team. This team is on the way to greatness.

[Sammy7nil]

Have faith in our team. This team is on the way to greatness.

Now there is confidence and there is madness not sure 🤔 what one your post is 😁

[tamig]

Exactly. I suspect people's view on playing the tournament to it's conclusion will be directly influenced by the result of the semi.

You’ll need to explain that one. The semi’s not been played but a few are saying they don’t see the point in concluding last season’s competition. So how can a result of a game that hasn’t happened influence that view? Got me there sorry.

[CmoantheHibs]

Now there is confidence and there is madness not sure �� what one your post is ��
I'm a glass half full kind of person as you can probably tell:greengrin I feel we now have a creative and progressive owner, a fantastic CEO and a brilliant manager who between them are all striving towards the same goal. We now have a team on the pitch which works hard for each other and functions well as a unit. It's not perfect yet but the players have great spirit and belief and know what their function is within the unit. For a few years now fans have been dismayed at the obvious imbalance in the squad but it has been addressed very quickly under JR. Our owner is showing ambition in the transfer market in difficult times so all in all I think things are going well and its now time to start redressing the balance in derbies. I'm certain the players are eagerly looking forward to the derby. Bring it on.

[Paisley Hibby]

Next step on our way to being the team that ends Celtic's trebles run 😃

[DH1875]

We wouldn't play all 3 of them.

And Celtic didn't take us apart, especially first half.

[Frazerbob]

You’ll need to explain that one. The semi’s not been played but a few are saying they don’t see the point in concluding last season’s competition. So how can a result of a game that hasn’t happened influence that view? Got me there sorry.

I’m not talking about those who have already expressed an opinion. I’m talking about people’s view after the event. If we win, everyone will be delighted the tournament was played out. If we lose, many will claim it’s a farce and shouldn’t have been played. Not really difficult to understand but happy to clarify.

[Biggie]

If this is last seasons cup, Andy halliday came on as a sub for the rangers against hamilton....does that not make him cup tied ?
(Not that anyones said he would/wouldn't play against us)...tbh I'd rather he didnt

[Peevemor]

If this is last seasons cup, Andy halliday came on as a sub for the rangers against hamilton....does that not make him cup tied ?
(Not that anyones said he would/wouldn't play against us)...tbh I'd rather he didnt

The same would apply to our new signings in that case - Wright, Nisbet & Gogic (assuming they played for their respective clubs in the cup last season).

[Sir David Gray]

If this is last seasons cup, Andy halliday came on as a sub for the rangers against hamilton....does that not make him cup tied ?
(Not that anyones said he would/wouldn't play against us)...tbh I'd rather he didnt

Players aren't cup tied for the remainder of the 19/20 tournament.

[HFC93]

If this is last seasons cup, Andy halliday came on as a sub for the rangers against hamilton....does that not make him cup tied ?
(Not that anyones said he would/wouldn't play against us)...tbh I'd rather he didnt

Players won't be cup tied for the semis. We would probably suffer the most out of the four remaining teams as Gogic, Nisbit and Wright would be unable to play.

[JohnMcM]

In terms of match sharpness we should be light-years ahead of them. Reminds me of Scottish clubs playing Sandanavian clubs in Europe. I think we'll wear them down but it'll be far from easy.

They have 4-5 competitive matches before the semi-final having played 2-3 friendlies. I reckon they'll be sharp enough with the added incentive, like us, of a derby win and a final to go for. We all know from experience how these matches can be. Wonder what the odds of extra time and penalty shoot out will be?:confused:

[JimBHibees]

They have 4-5 competitive matches before the semi-final having played 2-3 friendlies. I reckon they'll be sharp enough with the added incentive, like us, of a derby win and a final to go for. We all know from experience how these matches can be. Wonder what the odds of extra time and penalty shoot out will be?:confused:

Neilson indicated last night that they will have played ten friendlies before they start playing for real they will be sharp enough.

[JimBHibees]

Players won't be cup tied for the semis. We would probably suffer the most out of the four remaining teams as Gogic, Nisbit and Wright would be unable to play.

And Murphy.

[Sir David Gray]

And Murphy.

He didn't play in the Scottish Cup for Rangers last season.

[JimBHibees]

He didn't play in the Scottish Cup for Rangers last season.

So he didn't was just putting him out there as a new signing who may have been Cup tied. :greengrin