Season Tickets 2021/22

[Paul1642]

Some fans at the cup final. Make it a ballot for those who have renewed arson tickets and sales will go through the roof.

[Brightside]

I'd say its a cert it will be a ballot of ST holders.

[Billy Whizz]

I'd say its a cert it will be a ballot of ST holders.

How do you decide who’s a family
I take along 2 lads, sit beside me, but not my family

[Brightside]

How do you decide who’s a family
I take along 2 lads, sit beside me, but not my family

i dont think you will get that Billy. Will be one ticket per ST max out the ballot. Unless the other ST numbers came out the hat the other wouldnt get to go.

[Steven79]

Some fans at the cup final. Make it a ballot for those who have renewed arson tickets and sales will go through the roof.

Why should someone that has a ticket for next season get a ticket when people who have one for this season that haven't been to any games but can't afford to renew not go into it?

[Ozyhibby]

How do you decide who’s a family
I take along 2 lads, sit beside me, but not my family

Are your tickets linked on Hibs system? That would qualify I would think.


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[HH81]

Not sure Hibs will enjoy having to make a decision on who the limited tickets go to with such short notice.

[RyeSloan]

Why should someone that has a ticket for next season get a ticket when people who have one for this season that haven't been to any games but can't afford to renew not go into it?

Because it was an off the cuff thought on how that might get more sales more quickly?

I’m pretty sure Hibs will not limit any ballot to next season renewals only so probably no need to be getting angst about that quite yet!

Anyway...2 more added to the renewals like today from me [emoji736]

[Stuart93]

Motherwell giving free ST’s to those who purchased one last season. Seems absolute madness from a financial point of view.

[Sir David Gray]

Motherwell giving free ST’s to those who purchased one last season. Seems absolute madness from a financial point of view.

That's an outstanding gesture.

[Brightside]

Motherwell giving free ST’s to those who purchased one last season. Seems absolute madness from a financial point of view.

How many STs did they have last year?

[ABZHFC]

https://twitter.com/MotherwellFC/status/1392147570391232515

Great gesture from the Well :agree:

[Stuart93]

That's an outstanding gesture.

Aw absolutely can argue with that.

I’m not sure a club of our size could do something similar and survive

[Andy74]

Motherwell giving free ST’s to those who purchased one last season. Seems absolute madness from a financial point of view.

I’m sure they’ll both be delighted.

[Stuart93]

How many STs did they have last year?

Not a clue

[calumhibee1]

Wonder if they’re hoping any money they get for Campbell will cover it?

[The Spaceman]

Motherwell giving free ST’s to those who purchased one last season. Seems absolute madness from a financial point of view.

As nice a gesture as that is, it is also absolute madness/commercial suicide from them.

[calumhibee1]

As nice a gesture as that is, it is also absolute madness/commercial suicide from them.

I’m sure they’ll have done the maths and they’ll be able to handle it. Quite how they’ll do that I’m not sure but there’s no way they’re putting themselves at risk by doing it.

[The Spaceman]

Wonder if they’re hoping any money they get for Campbell will cover it?

Seems a silly way to go about using the proceeds of one of your best young talents for a long time!

[Brightside]

Not a clue

3000 2019/20. Can't find this year. Imagine it was less.

[andudare2]

Motherwell giving free ST’s to those who purchased one last season. Seems absolute madness from a financial point of view.
Definitely madness, until full capacity or as near as possible to then what other income will they have?Can only be league position and share of tv money imo,cant see that going far in running a full time club.

[Stuart93]

3000 2019/20. Can't find this year. Imagine it was less.

As someone’s said there’s a chance compensation for Campbell will cover it but it kind of shoots the manager in the foot in terms of bringing players in as replacements

[calumhibee1]

Seems a silly way to go about using the proceeds of one of your best young talents for a long time!

I don’t disagree with that but it seems to be the obvious way they’d be funding it.

Maybe a well off fan (excuse the pun) has offered to put their hand in their pocket?

[Billy Whizz]

i dont think you will get that Billy. Will be one ticket per ST max out the ballot. Unless the other ST numbers came out the hat the other wouldnt get to go.

I don’t think I put my point over well, what is one of the kids get a ticket and I don’t, who takes them

[flash]

I don’t think I put my point over well, what is one of the kids get a ticket and I don’t, who takes them

Wonder if it will be adults only?

[Stuart93]

Wonder if it will be adults only?

Think all other test events, which I imagine how this’ll be treated, were over 18’s

[hibee]

Motherwell giving free ST’s to those who purchased one last season. Seems absolute madness from a financial point of view.

Fantastic from Motherwell, not everyone can afford to donate £400 or whatever the cost is to a football club and I imagine it’s easier to keep loyal fans rather than attract new fans.

I know we offered a partial refund last season but there probably wasn’t a big uptake, not sure if we are offering anything this season though?

[Danderhall Hibs]

Fantastic from Motherwell, not everyone can afford to donate £400 or whatever the cost is to a football club and I imagine it’s easier to keep loyal fans rather than attract new fans.

I know we offered a partial refund last season but there probably wasn’t a big uptake, not sure if we are offering anything this season though?

Nothing. You had to apply for it before July 2020 if you didn’t you were tied in.

That’ll get a bit of goodwill from the Motherwell fans.

[Stuart93]

Fantastic from Motherwell, not everyone can afford to donate £400 or whatever the cost is to a football club and I imagine it’s easier to keep loyal fans rather than attract new fans.

I know we offered a partial refund last season but there probably wasn’t a big uptake, not sure if we are offering anything this season though?

There’s incentives to buy this year but not quite the same as a free season ticket.

Difference between us and Well is due to the numbers we usually sell we’re probably more reliant on ST money than Motherwell in terms of the amount it raises for us.

Free season tickets are a fantastic gesture but I’m happy to pay for mines if it reaps the rewards that we’re on the brink of achieving this season.

[JimBHibees]

Just renewed two today. Hopefully get to watch a game or two next season. 😀

[RyeSloan]

Nothing. You had to apply for it before July 2020 if you didn’t you were tied in.

That’ll get a bit of goodwill from the Motherwell fans.

Yeah I bet they will!

Seems overly generous but generous none the less.

Think I’d have went half way house and offered them at half bat or whatever...they would have probably received the same amount of goodwill from that rather than giving them for absolute nothing.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Yeah I bet they will!

Seems overly generous but generous none the less.

Think I’d have went half way house and offered them at half bat or whatever...they would have probably received the same amount of goodwill from that rather than giving them for absolute nothing.

Agreed - even £100 discount would’ve been enough for most. Great gesture.

[Garymcl]

Could be two big incentives to renew the possibility of (1) a ballot of supporters who have renewed this season and (2) the real possibility of actual getting to Easter Road to see our team sooner rather than later ggtth

[Eyrie]

I think any ballot has to be restricted to those fans who had a season ticket for 20/21 because those are the ones who didn't get to attend a game.

There's a logic to saying that there should be a further restriction to those that have renewed, but that is likely to cause resentment amongst those who haven't done so because they can't afford a ticket for 21/22.

[Scouse Hibee]

I think any ballot has to be restricted to those fans who had a season ticket for 20/21 because those are the ones who didn't get to attend a game.

There's a logic to saying that there should be a further restriction to those that have renewed, but that is likely to cause resentment amongst those who haven't done so because they can't afford a ticket for 21/22.

Spot on, my thinking too. I also think you should have to opt into the ballot as plenty don’t want to or can’t attend anyway.

[007]

I don’t think I put my point over well, what is one of the kids get a ticket and I don’t, who takes them

I would hope you'd get to buy an adult ticket.

[KdyHby]

Just renewed my season ticket, very easy and straightforward

[MunsterHibee]

I'll be renewing my ticket in the next week or two. Would have liked if the installment plan applied to fans outside the UK but unfortunately it doesn't. Just have to wait until payday but I'll definitely be renewing.

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[Gmack7]

Just renewed 2, hopefully see the cup winners take a bow in August

[Buck Mulligan]

When do the tickets that are not renewed get released?

I am looking to but for next season but very little available in the area I want to sit. Hoping this will improve at some point.

Apologies if this is further back in the thread.

[Highwayman]

When do the tickets that are not renewed get released?

I am looking to but for next season but very little available in the area I want to sit. Hoping this will improve at some point.

Apologies if this is further back in the thread.

In previous years this information would have been provided at the same time as season ticket details.

Am I missing something but why are Hibs not currently providing this information together with a date when the early bird scheme ends.

I intend renewing my season ticket but it would be helpful if I knew the end date so I could arrange to assemble my funds.

[Danderhall Hibs]

They can’t say when they’ll be released as they’ve not said when the EB ends and then the renewal period ends. In normal times it’s early-mid June but after delaying the deadline several times last season they’ve obviously decided to leave it open ended just now.

An option is to buy a ticket at the EB price and then ask for a swap when that’s available?

[Buck Mulligan]

They can’t say when they’ll be released as they’ve not said when the EB ends and then the renewal period ends. In normal times it’s early-mid June but after delaying the deadline several times last season they’ve obviously decided to leave it open ended just now.

An option is to buy a ticket at the EB price and then ask for a swap when that’s available?


Thanks. Will just book as near as I can get then hopefully switch later.

[The Leith Dutch]

Anyone else had difficulties logging in to renew?

It doesn't like the email address and password I enter and clicking on forgotten password gets me a "We don't have this email address registered" despite it being the one they sent the email to reminding me to renew my season ticket.

[Steven79]

Anyone else had difficulties logging in to renew?

It doesn't like the email address and password I enter and clicking on forgotten password gets me a "We don't have this email address registered" despite it being the one they sent the email to reminding me to renew my season ticket.

Did you sign up to the new single sign on?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uq1hy_-kDX1F83Fogi1M01EO-lTGcaKO/view

[hibee-boys]

6000 and counting💚👍

[weecounty hibby]

Eventually managed to get our two sorted out after numerous emails and then trying to get through on the phone. Persevering with telephone calls eventually did the trick.

[weecounty hibby]

Did you sign up to the new single sign on?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uq1hy_-kDX1F83Fogi1M01EO-lTGcaKO/view

I had real trouble after doing the SSO and even after having my accountvreset a number of times I only managed to get sorted by calling the ticket office number

[Moulin Yarns]

Eventually managed to get our two sorted out after numerous emails and then trying to get through on the phone. Persevering with telephone calls eventually did the trick.

I see what you did there 😉

[Buck Mulligan]

Anyone else had difficulties logging in to renew?

It doesn't like the email address and password I enter and clicking on forgotten password gets me a "We don't have this email address registered" despite it being the one they sent the email to reminding me to renew my season ticket.


This also happened me. Must be an issue with system.

[weecounty hibby]

I see what you did there 😉

👍🇳🇬👍

[JXM73]

6000 sold

[GreenCastle]

Does anyone know how many we sold each season for the past 5 years?

They should really try do a push before the cup final.

Just annoying any other year the cup final tickets could incentivise to buy / renew at ST.

[hibee]

I renewed our 3 after last nights game.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I added on my youngest a couple of days ago so hopefully get to some games next season!

[MunsterHibee]

Just renewed my Season Ticket for the FF Upper Stand. Fingers crossed our government over here will allow travel between Ireland and Scotland by the time the new season starts on the 31st of July and that supporters will be allowed in larger numbers by then. I remain hopeful. GGTTH.

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[K&S1875]

Just renewed x2 east stand GGTTH💚💚
:flag:

[oneone73]

Just renewed under DD scheme. Easy-peasy 💚

[jeffers]

Another 2 renewed.

[Stuart93]

Just had a quick look on Twitter and think around this time last year we’d just broke through the 7k mark. All things considered I think sales are going pretty well.

They’ll sky rocket if we win the cup!

[Sir David Gray]

Just had a quick look on Twitter and think around this time last year we’d just broke through the 7k mark. All things considered I think sales are going pretty well.

They’ll sky rocket if we win the cup!

Season tickets were also put on sale about a month earlier last year.

[Bearders]

5 renewed

[Coco Bryce]

Just about to renew the fams STs

What's the option I pick to pay it via the club over 6 payments :confused:

Direct Debit or Installment Plan?

[CockneyRebel]

Just about to renew the fams STs

What's the option I pick to pay it via the club over 6 payments :confused:

Direct Debit or Installment Plan?




Direct Debit. The 6 month option is only available until tomorrow then reverts to 4 months. Instalment plan is with the finance company and draws interest.

[St Pauli Hibee]

Is the DD option Interest free ?? looking to renew later this evening

[CockneyRebel]

Is the DD option Interest free ?? looking to renew later this evening



Yes, interest free. If you sign by tomorrow you will get the 6 month plan only, automatically. If you sign after tomorrow only the 4 month plan is available but still interest free.

[oneone73]

6 months is only up till 3pm. Don't wait too long.

[CraigHibee]

That's me renewed again, looking forward to getting back to the stadium again

[Garymcl]

Let’s kick on with these sales our team deserves it no matter what happens next week we’ve had an excellent season ggtth

[Jamesie]

Anyone go for the direct debit option and receive an e-mail indicating the payment is £70.01 rather than £70!?

[Scouse Hibee]

Anyone go for the direct debit option and receive an e-mail indicating the payment is £70.01 rather than £70!?

Yes me.

[hibee]

Anyone go for the direct debit option and receive an e-mail indicating the payment is £70.01 rather than £70!?

My three cost £665 but the 6 direct debits of £110.86 will add up to £665.16, even allowing for rounding up the total should be £665.04.

I know we’re talking pennies but it’s still a bit odd!

[calumhibee1]

7000 now sold

[Sudds_1]

Wee bit peeved. Renewed my lot 2 days after on sale...paid by instalment plan so charged interest. Now i could have got 6 months interest free? Is that right?

[matty_f]

Wee bit peeved. Renewed my lot 2 days after on sale...paid by instalment plan so charged interest. Now i could have got 6 months interest free? Is that right?

The 6 month interest free option was available from the start.

[Sudds_1]

The 6 month interest free option was available from the start.

Bugger! Never saw that matty...too quick off the mark i guess 😐😐

[Torto7]

7000 now sold

Incredible support so far. Hopefully the run up to the final and winning it(fingers crossed) will see us push to last years numbers or better. :flag:

[JimBHibees]

Incredible support so far. Hopefully the run up to the final and winning it(fingers crossed) will see us push to last years numbers or better. :flag:

Yep winning the cup would surely be a huge boost. Let's do it. :flag:

[mutley]

Just saw the latest email from Hibs, almost 8000 sold


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[NthCarolinaHibs]

8000 🇳🇬💚🇳🇬

[Still Smiling]

Just need to win the cup to get over 10k+

[Steven79]

Just need to win the cup to get over 10k+

Win the cup and they it will be record numbers which an amazing effort.

[Since90+2]

Just need to win the cup to get over 10k+

We'll sell over 10k regardless.

[MunsterHibee]

Ron Gordon said in his letter today he expects season tickets to break records so I think we could be on course for big sales.

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[Sir David Gray]

Ron Gordon said in his letter today he expects season tickets to break records so I think we could be on course for big sales.

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I think we will regardless of what happens tomorrow but if we win the cup we could be on for maybe 13-14,000 sales.

[Steven79]

I think we will regardless of what happens tomorrow but if we win the cup we could be on for maybe 13-14,000 sales.Might struggle now after that disgrace!

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[hhibs]

Might struggle now after that disgrace!

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Yep that will be 2-3 thousand gone.

[Sir David Gray]

Might struggle now after that disgrace!

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Yeah today's been potentially pretty damaging.

[Alfred E Newman]

That is an understatement.

[Fifehibby74]

Will still renew but but only because of family ties to the club not because of how players have performed. Been same for years GGTTH

[Eyrie]

I'm still going to renew at the beginning of June.

[Sir David Gray]

Sorry if this has been communicated already, I couldn't see it.

Early Bird deadline is Friday 4th June at 5pm.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/season-tickets-early-bird-deadline-nears

[Danderhall Hibs]

Sorry if this has been communicated already, I couldn't see it.

Early Bird deadline is Friday 4th June at 5pm.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/season-tickets-early-bird-deadline-nears

Cheers SDG - hadn’t seen that.

[.Sean.]

Sure the first instalment is debited tomorrow for those that renewed with the 6 months plans

[CMurdoch]

Sorry if this has been communicated already, I couldn't see it.

Early Bird deadline is Friday 4th June at 5pm.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/season-tickets-early-bird-deadline-nears

Thanks for that.
Will get ours sorted out at the start of the month

[Eyrie]

Sorry if this has been communicated already, I couldn't see it.

Early Bird deadline is Friday 4th June at 5pm.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/season-tickets-early-bird-deadline-nears

Cheers - next Friday is when I'll buy my ticket then.

[JohnM1875]

Three more renewed today. Buzzing to hopefully get back in to ER for the start of the season.

Come on, Hibs. Get the strip and a few tasty signings announced now!

[areid07]

Did anyone’s Direct Debit come off yesterday?

[Scouse Hibee]

Did anyone’s Direct Debit come off yesterday?

Yes mine.

[hibee]

Did anyone’s Direct Debit come off yesterday?

Yes

[Big_Franck]

Just renewed mine. Can't wait for next season already. Roll on the draw for Europe!

[Key West]

How many people who buy season tickets are severely left out of pocket due to the fact that games are moved to midweek? Depending on the numbers could the club come up with some sort of flexibility on an ST?

[Crunchie]

How many people who buy season tickets are severely left out of pocket due to the fact that games are moved to midweek? Depending on the numbers could the club come up with some sort of flexibility on an ST?
For years now I've missed at least 5 games a season, and that's home games but I know that before i buy :agree:

[Highwayman]

How many people who buy season tickets are severely left out of pocket due to the fact that games are moved to midweek? Depending on the numbers could the club come up with some sort of flexibility on an ST?
IIRC Hibs used to have a scheme whereby if you were a season ticket holder and were unable to attend a game,you could advise the ticket office and they would make your seat available for general sale.

If the seat was sold the holder then received a discount for the following season.

Don’t know if this scheme still exists or if there were difficulties which meant it wasn’t workable.

I agree with Key West and think the club could work out a system whereby they could sell season tickets that only apply to weekend games and help out those who work shifts during the week and find it difficult to attend night games.

[Billy Whizz]

IIRC Hibs used to have a scheme whereby if you were a season ticket holder and were unable to attend a game,you could advise the ticket office and they would make your seat available for general sale.

If the seat was sold the holder then received a discount for the following season.

Don’t know if this scheme still exists or if there were difficulties which meant it wasn’t workable.

I agree with Key West and think the club could work out a system whereby they could sell season tickets that only apply to weekend games and help out those who work shifts during the week and find it difficult to attend night games.

There was a seat release in place before lockdown
You only got a partial refund if the game was sellout

[Key West]

There was a seat release in place before lockdown
You only got a partial refund if the game was sellout

Sounds sensible to me.

[147lothian]

How many people who buy season tickets are severely left out of pocket due to the fact that games are moved to midweek? Depending on the numbers could the club come up with some sort of flexibility on an ST?

There has never been a season when I've made every game, I even try to swap shifts when the fixtures come out only to find that game has been moved, the way that I see it is I'm not out of pocket because the season ticket has already been paid for, there is nothing the club can do and it's no different at any other club. It's the way of the world TV company's dictate the fixtures.

[danhibees1875]

How many people who buy season tickets are severely left out of pocket due to the fact that games are moved to midweek? Depending on the numbers could the club come up with some sort of flexibility on an ST?

I'm probably more likely to miss Saturday games, I like midweek fixtures. Expect to be in the minority with that one though!

[HFC93]

What's the deadline to retain your seat?

[007 Mickey Weir]

9000 sold now which is brilliant. Keep it going

[Crunchie]

9000 sold now which is brilliant. Keep it going
An absolutely phenomenal effort and hats go off to everyone who has renewed :top marks.

[147lothian]

All we need now is for Leigh Griffith to sign and watch the numbers shoot up

[JohnM1875]

9000 sold now which is brilliant. Keep it going

That is great going! Well done troops.

Aberdeen were on 4000+ five days ago I noticed. Some way off their 15,000 target.

[AliboyFC]

That is great going! Well done troops.

Aberdeen were on 4000+ five days ago I noticed. Some way off their 15,000 target.

We are more likely to hit 15000 than they are. When did they start selling their tickets?

[JohnM1875]

We are more likely to hit 15000 than they are. When did they start selling their tickets?

Think we'll do well to get near that. But obviously hope we do!

Their season tickets went on sale April 29th. Ten days after ours.

[AliboyFC]

Think we'll do well to get near that. But obviously hope we do!

Their season tickets went on sale April 29th. Ten days after ours.

There is no chance they are hitting 15000

[JimBHibees]

Superb numbers hopefully a couple of exciting signings to keep momentum going.

[HibbyAndy]

My direct debit payment hasn't come off and the number for the ticket office has an automated message saying 'Sorry opening hours are between 8.30 am till 5pm ' Ehm it's 10am in the morning :confused:

Number i dialed was 0131 661 1875

And the other number i called 0844 saying they aren't taking calls


Any other numbers to try ?

[Sir David Gray]

My direct debit payment hasn't come off and the number for the ticket office has an automated message saying 'Sorry opening hours are between 8.30 am till 5pm ' Ehm it's 10am in the morning :confused:

Number i dialed was 0131 661 1875

And the other number i called 0844 saying they aren't taking calls


Any other numbers to try ?

I think staff are still working remotely at the moment and are contacted via mobile - try the following;

07783 626290, 07783 626185 or 07548 215060.

[HibbyAndy]

I think staff are still working remotely at the moment and are contacted via mobile - try the following;

07783 626290, 07783 626185 or 07548 215060.

Much appreciated mate thank you :aok:

[JohnMcM]

I got the club email reminding us about the upcoming end of Early Bird Special ST. The email went on to thank us for our continued support. Below is the paragraph that said it and I was wondering if anyone knows why it doesn’t mention HSL? I don’t have an issue about that and not looking for any negativity, just curious.

We know times have been tough, so we really are thankful to every fan who not only buys a season ticket, but supports us through purchasing merchandise, Hibs TV, Happy Hibee Tickets and even following us and sharing our news on the many media platforms.

[Garymcl]

Absolutely brilliant effort guys let’s keep this going European trip/s to look forward to ggtth

[Stuarty1875]

Season ticket renewed :thumbsup:

[h1bs4life]

Tremendous effort by every one especially as there is no guarantee we will get into Easter Road . Hopefully we will get near last season's number.

[matty_f]

I got the club email reminding us about the upcoming end of Early Bird Special ST. The email went on to thank us for our continued support. Below is the paragraph that said it and I was wondering if anyone knows why it doesn’t mention HSL? I don’t have an issue about that and not looking for any negativity, just curious.

We know times have been tough, so we really are thankful to every fan who not only buys a season ticket, but supports us through purchasing merchandise, Hibs TV, Happy Hibee Tickets and even following us and sharing our news on the many media platforms.



I’m sure that’s been an oversight.

[lord bunberry]

When the early bird ends do the unsold seats get released? The seats I’ve picked aren’t the best so I was hoping to change them if better ones become available.

[WhileTheChief..]

Usually there’s a short window for existing ST holders to swap seats before general release. I’ve done it a couple of times no bother at all.

Email the ticket office now with the seats you want and they’ll get back to you.

[04Sauzee]

Hearts sell 1k+ tickets in 1 day
Hearts smash day one season ticket milestone ahead of Premiership return #HMFC

https://t.co/zHI25ewWkK https://t.co/1YB1iw2P4n


https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/tickets-and-hospitality/season-tickets/season-tickets-2021-22

[ahibby]

Hearts sell 1k+ tickets in 1 day
Hearts smash day one season ticket milestone ahead of Premiership return #HMFC

https://t.co/zHI25ewWkK https://t.co/1YB1iw2P4n


https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/tickets-and-hospitality/season-tickets/season-tickets-2021-22

So what? Why tarnish a positive Hibs related thread with the others achievements?

[04Sauzee]

So what? Why tarnish a positive Hibs related thread with the others achievements?

Apologies I thought we quite often compared ourselves to others. Taken myself into a quiet room and had a word with myself. Better?

[Stuart93]

So what? Why tarnish a positive Hibs related thread with the others achievements?

Jeez. Quite a reaction, not sure if it was needed tbh.

[JimBHibees]

Apologies I thought we quite often compared ourselves to others. Taken myself into a quiet room and had a word with myself. Better?

:greengrin. You naughty boy. :faf:

[H18 SFR]

Hearts sell 1k+ tickets in 1 day
Hearts smash day one season ticket milestone ahead of Premiership return #HMFC

https://t.co/zHI25ewWkK https://t.co/1YB1iw2P4n


https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/tickets-and-hospitality/season-tickets/season-tickets-2021-22

Does anyone really care? Should anyone really care?

[Pagan Hibernia]

Hearts sell 1k+ tickets in 1 day
Hearts smash day one season ticket milestone ahead of Premiership return #HMFC

https://t.co/zHI25ewWkK https://t.co/1YB1iw2P4n


https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/tickets-and-hospitality/season-tickets/season-tickets-2021-22


aww. Looks like the wee team’s fans are all excited about getting to play the big boys.

[JohnM1875]

Hearts sell 1k+ tickets in 1 day
Hearts smash day one season ticket milestone ahead of Premiership return #HMFC

https://t.co/zHI25ewWkK https://t.co/1YB1iw2P4n


https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/tickets-and-hospitality/season-tickets/season-tickets-2021-22

Pretty sure the figure can't be compared anyway, as they'll be including the £25 holding fee and the reduced rates in their figures I would imagine?

[Scouse Hibee]

Hearts sell 1k+ tickets in 1 day
Hearts smash day one season ticket milestone ahead of Premiership return #HMFC

https://t.co/zHI25ewWkK https://t.co/1YB1iw2P4n


https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/tickets-and-hospitality/season-tickets/season-tickets-2021-22

That’s because they have included CL games home and away in the price.

[Stuart93]

aww. Looks like the wee team’s fans are all excited about getting to play the big boys.

Surely they shouldn’t be desperate, aren’t they wanting to boycott games or something or has that fad passed?

[Peevemor]

Hearts sell 1k+ tickets in 1 day
Hearts smash day one season ticket milestone ahead of Premiership return #HMFC

https://t.co/zHI25ewWkK https://t.co/1YB1iw2P4n


https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/tickets-and-hospitality/season-tickets/season-tickets-2021-22

I think it's women signing up for a crack at some eye candy...

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[Pagan Hibernia]

Surely they shouldn’t be desperate, aren’t they wanting to boycott games or something or has that fad passed?

:greengrin

weren’t they talking about banning away supporters completely and making it cauldron of hate for visiting clubs, or some such bluster? As usual they’re all talk.

[Hibs Class]

Hearts sell 1k+ tickets in 1 day
Hearts smash day one season ticket milestone ahead of Premiership return #HMFC

https://t.co/zHI25ewWkK https://t.co/1YB1iw2P4n


https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/tickets-and-hospitality/season-tickets/season-tickets-2021-22

Good effort....puts them alongside Killie for STs sold

[Crazyhorse]

:greengrin

weren’t they talking about banning away supporters completely and making it cauldron of hate for visiting clubs, or some such bluster? As usual they’re all talk.

To be fair it would be easier for them to sell out their smaller capacity sub 20k seat stadium than us.
But I’m sure that sub 20k capacity for Tiny doesn’t irk them at all.
Or spending £30m to achieve an extra 2k seats.
Good to see the business guru leading her club back to the top.
‘Big time Anne, big time...’

[ahibby]

Does anyone really care? Should anyone really care?

Apparently we should. I don't even like the look of their colours never mind their season ticket news appearing on our thread. I'm absolutely fuming, ha ha. Okay, apologies for being tetchy, I just don't like them.

[Brooster]

I could not care less about how many they sell. Some folk seem strangely obsessed by them.

[04Sauzee]

I could not care less about how many they sell. Some folk seem strangely obsessed by them.

Wouldn't say I was obsessed if that remark was aimed at me,as our neighbors and rivals I thought I'd post what they had sold. I can see it's irked a few people so apologies.

[scuttle]

Renewed x2

[Stuart93]

Wouldn't say I was obsessed if that remark was aimed at me,as our neighbors and rivals I thought I'd post what they had sold. I can see it's irked a few people so apologies.

Strangely irked a few, didn’t think your post was that big a deal tbh

[stuart-farquhar]

Another 2 renewed.

[Eyrie]

And one more here.

Took the early bird almost to its limit.

[leggeto]

Done my 5 today

[kaimendhibs]

Small but I renewed earlyish (around 660s) and I am being bombarded with reminders about early bird scheme finishing.

[AliboyFC]

I really want a season ticket. I probably get a half season ticket or something of they even offer those halfway through the season.

[JimBHibees]

Early bird deadline is 5pm tonight.

https://www.eticketing.co.uk/hibernianfc/EDP/Event/Index/2941

[jingler1954]

Got mine yesterday woopdedooda.

[HibbyAndy]

1st Payment came off yesterday so my minds at ease now it's went through

[Steve88]

Hello,

Is it possible to book someone else's season ticket on their behalf..?

[Mon Dieu4]

Hello,

Is it possible to book someone else's season ticket on their behalf..?

If you have their customer reference and can link them to your online account then think you can do it

[Steve88]

If you have their customer reference and can link them to your online account then think you can do it

Thanks :aok: ST renewal complete..!

[Hibby70]

What was the latest number 9,000?

Would be good to get to 10,000 - which is amazing given the circumstances.

[Not So Young]

Pretty sure the figure can't be compared anyway, as they'll be including the £25 holding fee and the reduced rates in their figures I would imagine?

probably includes the £ 25 ones but the reduced rate one are not available till later in the month it's full price ones only at the moment

[CMurdoch]

What was the latest number 9,000?

Would be good to get to 10,000 - which is amazing given the circumstances.

Reckon they will have reached 10,000 today which is pretty mental based on the coronavirus entering a 3rd wave.

[Calmbegbie]

Got mine Thursday. Glad I’ve done it and hopefully, will be back at ER sooner rather than later

[BFG]

Thought long and hard about renewing as I pay for 3 but eventually it was my 2 teenage grandsons that convinced me, at the minute they are still happy to go with granddad but I don’t suppose that will remain the case in the next year or 2, it’s only natural that they will want to go with their mates hopefully we’ll get to see some live football at Easter Road this coming season

[flash]

Reckon they will have reached 10,000 today which is pretty mental based on the coronavirus entering a 3rd wave.

Probably past 10,000 but don't want to annoy people by telling us.

[GreenCastle]

Reckon they will have reached 10,000 today which is pretty mental based on the coronavirus entering a 3rd wave.

Would expect majority of folk nearly double vaccinated by then so I would expect them to open stadiums up if they are allowing 12,000 at the Euros down the road.

Starting to see crowds at various sporting events around the world so Scottish league surely can accommodate a reasonable about of Scottish fans - majority of stadiums don’t sell out anyway.

I would expect a small amount of away fans also - though maybe priority will go to home fans which might not be a bad thing with no Old firm fans at ER

[Billy Whizz]

Would expect majority of folk nearly double vaccinated by then so I would expect them to open stadiums up if they are allowing 12,000 at the Euros down the road.

Starting to see crowds at various sporting events around the world so Scottish league surely can accommodate a reasonable about of Scottish fans - majority of stadiums sell out anyway.

I would expect a small amount of away fans also - though maybe priority will go to home fans which might not be a bad thing with no Old firm fans at ER

You’re more confident than me, but hope you’re right!
Remember the 12,500 or so at Hampden is 25% of the capacity. That would mean 5000 or so at ER, based on today’s rules
I’d also be surprised if any away fans will be allowed in, at least until a few months later in the season
Never seen to know where we’re going with this virus

[One Day Soon]

Two in the east renewed here yesterday before the deadline. Not expecting to see too many games as a spectator for various COVID-related reasons but **** it.

[CMurdoch]

You’re more confident than me, but hope you’re right!
Remember the 12,500 or so at Hampden is 25% of the capacity. That would mean 5000 or so at ER, based on today’s rules
I’d also be surprised if any away fans will be allowed in, at least until a few months later in the season
Never seen to know where we’re going with this virus

Sitting at 25% of capacity at the moment.

So no away fans and hoping for 50% capacity when the season starts which would allow 10,000 season ticket holders to attend............but i'm worried it is more likely to be 7,000 which probably means we could get to attend 2 out of 3 home games and watch the other at home

[Calmbegbie]

Sitting at 25% of capacity at the moment.

So no away fans and hoping for 50% capacity when the season starts which would allow 10,000 season ticket holders to attend............but i'm worried it is more likely to be 7,000 which probably means we could get to attend 2 out of 3 home games and watch the other at home

I’d that that tbh. Far from ideal but a huge step in the right direction

[Stuart93]

9,500 sold now. Starting to slow up a little now.

Hopefully manage to hit 11k at some point. Wouldn’t be a bad amount considering

[Billy Whizz]

Have they released seats yet, for fans who haven’t renewed, or want to move

[Peevemor]

9,500 sold now. Starting to slow up a little now.

Hopefully manage to hit 11k at some point. Wouldn’t be a bad amount considering

Hopefully we'll see wee bursts of activity at month ends/pay days and with news of signings. 9.5k for early June is still pretty good.

[Stuart93]

Have they released seats yet, for fans who haven’t renewed, or want to move

Unsure. If not then that could push things on a bit

[Danderhall Hibs]

Have they released seats yet, for fans who haven’t renewed, or want to move

It’s just the end of the EB Billy - the seats are still allocated to those that bought last year.

You can email the club and ask for an area though I think - but if someone hadn’t renewed yet the seat is still in their name until the renewal period ends.

[Calmbegbie]

Hopefully we'll see wee bursts of activity at month ends/pay days and with news of signings. 9.5k for early June is still pretty good.

Amazing really given there are no guarantees as it stands about when fans return and how many exactly will be allowed in. Fantastic if we end up with 11,000 season ticket holders given these factors

[GreenCastle]

37,000 fans at the USA v Mexico game last night.

You would think the minimum allowed should be around 10,000 come middle of August.

As I said before would expect most to be double vaccinated by then - what’s the end goal ?!

[CMurdoch]

This will be controversial but if we are restricted to less capacity than our season ticket holder numbers thought should be given to the season tickets for kids under 9 being suspended to allow as many other season ticket holders to attend as possible until allowable capacity grows.
A lot of the really young kids that folk bring along have little interest in what is happening on the park and under the restriction in the stadium they won't be able to run about the place as they previously did. It is also unreasonable to expect young kids to sit on their seat for a couple of hours.

Tin hat on!

[Steven79]

This will be controversial but if we are restricted to less capacity than our season ticket holder numbers thought should be given to the season tickets for kids under 9 being suspended to allow as many other season ticket holders to attend as possible until allowable capacity grows.
A lot of the really young kids that folk bring along have little interest in what is happening on the park and under the restriction in the stadium they won't be able to run about the place as they previously did. It is also unreasonable to expect young kids to sit on their seat for a couple of hours.

Tin hat on!Can't disagree with any of that.

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[weecounty hibby]

9500 now sold according to Hibs twitter. Am I meant to now say something abusive to the twitter admin??!!

[Sir David Gray]

37,000 fans at the USA v Mexico game last night.

You would think the minimum allowed should be around 10,000 come middle of August.

As I said before would expect most to be double vaccinated by then - what’s the end goal ?!

Every adult over the age of 18 should have been offered at least one dose by the end of July so we'll still be some way off everyone being fully protected by then.

I would think every adult will have had both doses by October.

Then we'll probably need to think about the boosters for the elderly population again.

[Ronniekirk]

Have they released seats yet, for fans who haven’t renewed, or want to move

I haven’t renewed yet Waiting till deadline date when you would loose your existing seat They haven’t given a date fir that yet



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[CMurdoch]

37,000 fans at the USA v Mexico game last night.

You would think the minimum allowed should be around 10,000 come middle of August.

As I said before would expect most to be double vaccinated by then - what’s the end goal ?!

In what capacity stadium? 37,000 would for example only be 40% capacity in a stadium of almost 100,000 capacity.
As I said previously we need to hope we are allowed 50% capacity come the new season to allow even season ticket holders to attend.
We already have almost 10,000 season ticket holders and there are still 8 weeks until the season starts.

Some other idea might be allowable e.g. allowing those who have had two jags to fill the East and West stands unrestricted whilst the FF with reduced capacity is for those who have had 1 jag and the South with reduced capacity would be for the young folk who have had no jags.
Won't happen because it's too complicated but it would ensure we can at least get all our season ticket holders in and a quantity of home walk ups.
However, we are running out of time and case numbers are taking off again. Everyone is watching to see if it results in high hospital numbers and deaths again and if it doesn't it may persuade the powers that be to allow football crowds back in high numbers again.

Given the current uncertainty I, like others, can't believe I have shelled out big bucks again without seeing it play out but that is the madness of supporting Hibs.

[H18 SFR]

This will be controversial but if we are restricted to less capacity than our season ticket holder numbers thought should be given to the season tickets for kids under 9 being suspended to allow as many other season ticket holders to attend as possible until allowable capacity grows.
A lot of the really young kids that folk bring along have little interest in what is happening on the park and under the restriction in the stadium they won't be able to run about the place as they previously did. It is also unreasonable to expect young kids to sit on their seat for a couple of hours.

Tin hat on!


Happy for them to suspend my kids' season tickets and refund the appropriate monies if it is widely accepted that this is the fairest way forward. I personally wouldn't go without them, I just wouldn't feel comfortable saying goodbye to them and heading off to the game, I don't think I would be able to justify why I was getting to go and they were not mind you.

[Sir David Gray]

In what capacity stadium? 37,000 would for example only be 40% capacity in a stadium of almost 100,000 capacity.
As I said previously we need to hope we are allowed 50% capacity come the new season to allow even season ticket holders to attend.
We already have almost 10,000 season ticket holders and there are still 8 weeks until the season starts.

Some other idea might be allowable e.g. allowing those who have had two jags to fill the East and West stands unrestricted whilst the FF with reduced capacity is for those who have had 1 jag and the South with reduced capacity would be for the young folk who have had no jags.
Won't happen because it's too complicated but it would ensure we can at least get all our season ticket holders in and a quantity of home walk ups.
However, we are running out of time and case numbers are taking off again. Everyone is watching to see if it results in high hospital numbers and deaths again and if itdoesn't it may persuade the powers that be to allow football crowds back in high numbers again.

Empower Field at Mile High in Denver - 76,125 capacity.

[CMurdoch]

I haven’t renewed yet Waiting till deadline date when you would loose your existing seat They haven’t given a date fir that yet



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They club said they will give a weeks notice as they did with the early bird.

[CMurdoch]

Happy for them to suspend my kids' season tickets and refund the appropriate monies if it is widely accepted that this is the fairest way forward. I personally wouldn't go without them, I just wouldn't feel comfortable saying goodbye to them and heading off to the game, I don't think I would be able to justify why I was getting to go and they were not mind you.

Yeah, I get that. I was just thinking aloud about how to get as many folk back in as possible.
If it's any comfort it won't happen.

Next up someone will suggest a Hibs quiz to get entry during restricted capacity.
Those season ticket holders with the most correct answers get entry until allowable capacity is used up :wink:

[CMurdoch]

Empower Field at Mile High in Denver - 76,125 capacity.

So 50% capacity.
Given the recklessness of the Americans you would imagine Scotland will struggle to allow a similar percentage by the end of July.
Get the corners filled in now with temporary seating!!!

[H18 SFR]

Yeah, I get that. I was just thinking aloud about how to get as many folk back in as possible.
If it's any comfort it won't happen.

Next up someone will suggest a Hibs quiz to get entry during restricted capacity.
Those with the most correct answers get entry until allowable capacity is used up :wink:

I think there would be more sense in stopping older folk going than youngsters.

[ancient hibee]

In what capacity stadium? 37,000 would for example only be 40% capacity in a stadium of almost 100,000 capacity.
As I said previously we need to hope we are allowed 50% capacity come the new season to allow even season ticket holders to attend.
We already have almost 10,000 season ticket holders and there are still 8 weeks until the season starts.

Some other idea might be allowable e.g. allowing those who have had two jags to fill the East and West stands unrestricted whilst the FF with reduced capacity is for those who have had 1 jag and the South with reduced capacity would be for the young folk who have had no jags.
Won't happen because it's too complicated but it would ensure we can at least get all our season ticket holders in and a quantity of home walk ups.
However, we are running out of time and case numbers are taking off again. Everyone is watching to see if it results in high hospital numbers and deaths again and if it doesn't it may persuade the powers that be to allow football crowds back in high numbers again.

Given the current uncertainty I, like others, can't believe I have shelled out big bucks again without seeing it play out but that is the madness of supporting Hibs.

Don’t see the South being available to fans as long as it’s used as an away team dressing room.

[greenginger]

I think there would be more sense in stopping older folk going than youngsters.

Its the older folk who are fully vaxed .

[CMurdoch]

Don’t see the South being available to fans as long as it’s used as an away team dressing room.

That will surely end once fans return

[stuart-farquhar]

I think there would be more sense in stopping older folk going than youngsters.

Nope square go offered over that one.

[staunchhibby]

Why should the older ones be penalised

[Andy74]

Why should the older ones be penalised

Why should the younger ones? Don’t think either suggestion is workable.

[H18 SFR]

Why should the younger ones? Don’t think either suggestion is workable.

Exactly. I was just playing devils advocate. I simply wouldn’t go whilst my kids couldn’t. Splitting up families in terms of who can go would be the worst idea for me. We go as a team to support our team.

[GreenCastle]

I’ve seen better behaved 9 year olds than some adults.

Surely they will start to resume to use the proper away dressing room
and open the south stand. Worst case scenario add a porta cabin between the stands.

Would you feel safe attending a game having had 2 vaccines ?

Would you feel safe attending a game with 2 vaccines and others haven’t ?

They were discussing different scenarios on the radio this morning and most people said if they have both vaccinations they are happy to mix with those who haven’t.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Just to add my tuppence worth but if we get to normalish ST sales and stadium capacity is still limited to 50% spread across all 4 stands then those who have paid full whack should be prioritised over those on heavily discounted tickets...and away STs should miss out on all home games as they'll get tickets for all thd away games instead🙄😏😉

[Peevemor]

Why should the older ones be penalisedBecause they talk nonsense and smell of pee.

[Juniper Greens]

Its the older folk who are fully vaxed .

Older folk being fully vaxed doesn't necessarily protect them. They are only really protected when all the younger people are also vaxed.

[percy veer]

Yeah, I get that. I was just thinking aloud about how to get as many folk back in as possible.
If it's any comfort it won't happen.

Next up someone will suggest a Hibs quiz to get entry during restricted capacity.
Those season ticket holders with the most correct answers get entry until allowable capacity is used up :wink:


if you are only allowed say 9000 how would this get as many folk in as possible ? if you dont let in 1000 kids and let in 1000 adults instead there will still be the same amount of people. just no kids.

If the club banned my kids i would think twice about buying the 3 kits for them and the other merchandice obviously down the pecking order with the club.

[staunchhibby]

Not just the old ones talk nonsense

[Eyrie]

Not just the old ones talk nonsense

Us oldies talk better nonsense because we've more experience :greengrin

[greenginger]

Older folk being fully vaxed doesn't necessarily protect them. They are only really protected when all the younger people are also vaxed.

Then were never going to be fully protected because there is zero chance everyone will get vaxed .

Ive had my two doses and happy to take my chances with any un vaxed out there.

[ancient hibee]

That will surely end once fans return

Wouldn't think it will end until there are no restriction on numbers.Might never go back to a whole team using one dressing room.

[Sir David Gray]

That will surely end once fans return

Only once all fans return and social distancing is scrapped I would have thought.

[Billy Whizz]

https://ictfc.com/season-tickets-2021-22-update

Saw this on the Caley website, Hibs would surely be notified on this too
ICT’s capacity is around 7711 seats

[Radium]

https://ictfc.com/season-tickets-2021-22-update

Saw this on the Caley website, Hibs would surely be notified on this too
ICT’s capacity is around 7711 seats

I think that those are the standard numbers without further permissions. I suspect that we will be speaking to the council about higher numbers.


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[Sir David Gray]

I think that those are the standard numbers without further permissions. I suspect that we will be speaking to the council about higher numbers.


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:agree: As Edinburgh's in level 2 just now we'll be able to have a maximum of 500 fans in attendance, possibly more with the agreement of the council/Scottish Government.

[Calmbegbie]

Lot of time to go before the start of the next season. Hopefully, the worst of the current Indian variant will be past us and we will be in a better place.......... hopefully

[Billy Whizz]

:agree: As Edinburgh's in level 2 just now we'll be able to have a maximum of 500 fans in attendance, possibly more with the agreement of the council/Scottish Government.

Still worrying though, as it stands

[Sir David Gray]

Still worrying though, as it stands

Absolutely.

I think full capacity, or anything like it, by August is fantasy land.

[truehibernian]

:agree: As Edinburgh's in level 2 just now we'll be able to have a maximum of 500 fans in attendance, possibly more with the agreement of the council/Scottish Government.

I'll gamble on there being significantly more allowed at both Easter Road and Tynecastle. There will be a multi-agency event and planning group as you rightly point out which will look at Hibs and Hearts fixtures together and come to an agreed figure based on capacity and layout of both stadia and risk management plans.

I'll go for around 4000/5000 maximum attendance at the first games for both clubs. They are allowing 16,500 at the Lions game at Murrayfield later this month which is around 25% of their capacity.

[Sir David Gray]

I'll gamble on there being significantly more allowed at both Easter Road and Tynecastle. There will be a multi-agency event and planning group as you rightly point out which will look at Hibs and Hearts fixtures together and come to an agreed figure based on capacity and layout of both stadia and risk management plans.

I'll go for around 4000/5000 maximum attendance at the first games for both clubs. They are allowing 16,500 at the Lions game at Murrayfield later this month which is around 25% of their capacity.

Fingers crossed - you've got a bit more faith than me!

[madhatter]

Absolutely.

I think full capacity, or anything like it, by August is fantasy land.

Hibs better get onto upgrading the HibsTV, TheMatch and other interactions with fans then.

Obviously not Hibs fault but another season of very little to no matches at stadiums again will decimate our ST numbers. Same with all clubs.

If we don’t get most home fans back sometime around August/September we’ll not be in ER this year in my opinion. Winter will likely see yet another spike as we tend to open up, have a party, have a lockdown, open up, have a party…

We’re seeing another wave approach but Euros hasn’t been cancelled. Just asking people not to travel.

One last blast before a lockdown, much like the last time. “Behave yourself…please” is a great rousing call.

[H18 SFR]

Does anyone think we will actually see full capacity before the end of season 2021/22?

[calumhibee1]

Does anyone think we will actually see full capacity before the end of season 2021/22?

Nope. Also don’t think we’ll see anything more than 25% at any point throughout the season.

There’s very little appetite within Scotland to get fans back into football imo. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of clubs would rather stay closed doors unless it’s full capacity. Probably costs them less. They’ve already got the ST money, actually allowing the fans in with heavily reduced capacity will cost the clubs a hell of a lot of money from this point compared to having nobody in. There’ll be no additional revenue to be made and big operating costs.

[Juniper Greens]

Then were never going to be fully protected because there is zero chance everyone will get vaxed .

Ive had my two doses and happy to take my chances with any un vaxed out there.

No, but it's important we get a significant percentage of each cohort double vaccinated to break the chain of transmission.

[Calmbegbie]

Nope. Also don’t think we’ll see anything more than 25% at any point throughout the season.

There’s very little appetite within Scotland to get fans back into football imo. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of clubs would rather stay closed doors unless it’s full capacity. Probably costs them less. They’ve already got the ST money, actually allowing the fans in with heavily reduced capacity will cost the clubs a hell of a lot of money from this point compared to having nobody in. There’ll be no additional revenue to be made and big operating costs.

Then how do lower league clubs survive? Those that don’t sell thousands of season tickets and rely on match day revenue. How some haven’t already gone knackers up is amazing

[calumhibee1]

Then how do lower league clubs survive? Those that don’t sell thousands of season tickets and rely on match day revenue. How some haven’t already gone knackers up is amazing

I would presume their running costs will be based around the amount of season tickets they usually sell? Basically just the exact same way we’ve survived but on a much smaller scale.

In some ways these clubs will potentially have had it even easier than the bigger clubs. With most of them only ever giving out one year contracts they would have been able to start with a clean slate and assemble as cheap a squad as possible last summer if needed. Not something that clubs like us who hand out 3 and 4 year contracts will have had.

[Calmbegbie]

I would presume their running costs will be based around the amount of season tickets they usually sell? Basically just the exact same way we’ve survived but on a much smaller scale.

In some ways these clubs will potentially have had it even easier than the bigger clubs. With most of them only ever giving out one year contracts they would have been able to start with a clean slate and assemble as cheap a squad as possible last summer if needed.

Cheers for the answer mate, not pretending I’m an expert on finances I just can’t get my head around how they are surviving.

[ancient hibee]

Nope. Also don’t think we’ll see anything more than 25% at any point throughout the season.

There’s very little appetite within Scotland to get fans back into football imo. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of clubs would rather stay closed doors unless it’s full capacity. Probably costs them less. They’ve already got the ST money, actually allowing the fans in with heavily reduced capacity will cost the clubs a hell of a lot of money from this point compared to having nobody in. There’ll be no additional revenue to be made and big operating costs.

This is on the money. The only hope is that letting at least 25% in will encourage more uptake of seasons and perhaps more knowledge of the virus will mean less fear of picking it up off surfaces which might mean less cleaning of stuff in the open air is required.

[calumhibee1]

Cheers for the answer mate, not pretending I’m an expert on finances I just can’t get my head around how they are surviving.

I’m no expert either and what I have said could potentially be completely wrong :greengrin

I’m surprised every team has survived this long as well tbh.

[calumhibee1]

This is on the money. The only hope is that letting at least 25% in will encourage more uptake of seasons and perhaps more knowledge of the virus will mean less fear of picking it up off surfaces which might mean less cleaning of stuff in the open air is required.

Someone put something up on here when there was talk of making £5m from European group stage football that it cost something like over £100k to host a game at ER with fans in normal circumstances. If that figure is correct, with all the extra work needing done to keep it ‘safe’ and no extra income I’m not sure that many teams will be in a rush to spend £2m+ a year for nothing extra in return that they’re not spending just now.

[marinello59]

Someone put something up on here when there was talk of making £5m from European group stage football that it cost something like over £100k to host a game at ER with fans in normal circumstances. If that figure is correct, with all the extra work needing done to keep it ‘safe’ and no extra income I’m not sure that many teams will be in a rush to spend £2m+ a year for nothing extra in return that they’re not spending just now.

I can only assume that figure includes player and staff wages which have to be paid anyway. I can’t believe it would be £100K extra to stage a game with fans present. I am frequently wrong though. :greengrin

[calumhibee1]

I can only assume that figure includes player and staff wages which have to be paid anyway. I can’t believe it would be £100K extra to stage a game with fans present. I am frequently wrong though. :greengrin

Possibly although it would seem a strange thing to include! I’ve no idea tbh, the poster seemed to know what he was talking about though so I just believed them :greengrin

Either way, staging a game with fans still comes with significant costs.

[Sir David Gray]

Does anyone think we will actually see full capacity before the end of season 2021/22?

I'd like to think so but I don't think anyone can really answer that right now.

I think social distancing measures will be in place, to some extent, for a long time yet.

[marinello59]

Possibly although it would seem a strange thing to include! I’ve no idea tbh, the poster seemed to know what he was talking about though so I just believed them :greengrin

Either way, staging a game with fans still comes with significant costs.

It comes with costs that Season Ticket holders have already covered. I just want to get back to the fitba.:greengrin

[Danderhall Hibs]

Nope. Also don’t think we’ll see anything more than 25% at any point throughout the season.

There’s very little appetite within Scotland to get fans back into football imo. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of clubs would rather stay closed doors unless it’s full capacity. Probably costs them less. They’ve already got the ST money, actually allowing the fans in with heavily reduced capacity will cost the clubs a hell of a lot of money from this point compared to having nobody in. There’ll be no additional revenue to be made and big operating costs.

I agree - and it makes sense of why none of the clubs were pushing for crowds to be back after about October last season.

[CMurdoch]

Season ticket holders who have had both jags for at least two weeks should get access into specific stands with the other stands left for those who have had one jag for at least three weeks to have socially distanced access.

That would allow almost all season ticket holders into Easter Road in August.

[Stuart93]

Humza Yousaf has just advised that fans being in a stadium is a “low risk event”

Is this only for the two weeks the euros are on? Surely must mean there’s stopping us from returning in some capacity?

Their tune has changed very quickly.

[Sir David Gray]

Humza Yousaf has just advised that fans being in a stadium is a “low risk event”

Is this only for the two weeks the euros are on? Surely must mean there’s stopping us from returning in some capacity?

Their tune has changed very quickly.

To be fair I think it was the fan zone event he described as "low risk" rather than attendance at the match itself.

[danhibees1875]

It comes with costs that Season Ticket holders have already covered. I just want to get back to the fitba.:greengrin

:agree:

Of course it costs extra to have fans in the stadium than not - but that's not really the point IMO. Hibs should be getting as many fans into the ground as they can depending on what the rules dictate and negotiating with SG/CEC for more regardless.

I get that football has the emotional aspect that no other business can compare to but there's only so far and for so long you could show such a lack of consideration to your customers before it would become harmful to the business in the long term.

I don't think it will happen anyway, Hibs will get as many of us in to ER as quickly as they can.

[calumhibee1]

:agree:

Of course it costs extra to have fans in the stadium than not - but that's not really the point IMO. Hibs should be getting as many fans into the ground as they can depending on what the rules dictate and negotiating with SG/CEC for more regardless.

I get that football has the emotional aspect that no other business can compare to but there's only so far and for so long you could show such a lack of consideration to your customers before it would become harmful to the business in the long term.

I don't think it will happen anyway, Hibs will get as many of us in to ER as quickly as they can.

Of course Hibs (and all other clubs) should be doing that but I wouldn’t be surprised if at least some of them aren’t making much of an effort to push the matter. Infact I’d suggest the silence from most Scottish teams would suggest that’s definitely the case.

Some clubs whilst they’ll of course not actively try and stop fans getting in will imo undoubtedly be happy enough to see closed doors games continue until there’s the potential to have enough fans that walk ups can buy tickets, kiosks can be open etc. meaning that extra income can be raised.

[ancient hibee]

Been watching the cricket on TV. 17,000 in,absolutely no social distancing and plenty of the devil drink in evidence. Is Birmingham much healthier than Glasgow?

[Stuart93]

Been watching the cricket on TV. 17,000 in,absolutely no social distancing and plenty of the devil drink in evidence. Is Birmingham much healthier than Glasgow?

Aye but the main point is that’s cricket in England

The fans aren’t vilified/discriminated/policed the same way they are in football up here

[Jones28]

Because they talk nonsense and smell of pee.

😂😂

[Brooster]

I'm watching the cricket and I have to say the atmosphere is brilliant. Bevvied up and singing like laldy. Better than most football games lol.

[Gmack7]

I'm watching the cricket and I have to say the atmosphere is brilliant. Bevvied up and singing like laldy. Better than most football games lol.

Surely there must be a separate forum for cricket watchers😁

[marinello59]

I'm watching the cricket and I have to say the atmosphere is brilliant. Bevvied up and singing like laldy. Better than most football games lol.

I was there for the T20 finals day a few years back. One of the drunkest crowds I have ever seen at any sporting event. Brilliant atmosphere and also very funny at times. The Hollies stand is a must do for any cricket fan. :greengrin

[SANH 1875]

Driving back from golf today I had the hibs video van in front of me running the ST video on 3 screens, nice to see it went all the way to Ardmillan. Was just thinking at that point would be good if it had sound as well as vision along Gorgie Road 😃.

[Bridge hibs]

I'm watching the cricket and I have to say the atmosphere is brilliant. Bevvied up and singing like laldy. Better than most football games lol.To be honest, I would need to be bevvied up to watch cricket, utterly boring sport 😄

[Since452]

I'm watching the cricket and I have to say the atmosphere is brilliant. Bevvied up and singing like laldy. Better than most football games lol.

You would need to be bevvied to watch cricket

[Eyrie]

You would need to be bevvied to watch cricket

Or just capable of appreciating a different sport with its own nuances.

[Since90+2]

Cricket is a sport I can never take to. It also must be one of the lowest participation sports in Scotland.

[Billy Whizz]

Cricket is a sport I can never take to. It also must be one of the lowest participation sports in Scotland.

It’s a much better participation sport, than a watching one
I always turn it off

[HH81]

You would need to be bevvied to watch cricket

I have been to many games at Headingley and Old Trafford and one time I sat in the no beer zone.

Excellent days out and your statement is incorrect.

[JimBHibees]

Cricket is a sport I can never take to. It also must be one of the lowest participation sports in Scotland.

Actually not the case in Scotland. A lot more players and teams than you would think. Pretty sure there are more active cricketers than rugby players in Scotland.

[flash]

You would need to be bevvied to watch cricket

Best day out in sport by a country mile.

[oneone73]

I have been to many games at Headingley and Old Trafford and one time I sat in the no beer zone.

Excellent days out and your statement is incorrect.

The Western Terrace on the Saturday of an Ashes Test is an atmosphere to behold. Mate is a club member at Lancashire, so been to Old Trafford a few times. Also watched Test cricket at Lord's, The Oval, and Eden Park, NZ. Enjoyed them all.
Attended a 20-2O game at Eden Park. Couldn't take to it.

[calumhibee1]

Cricket is a sport I can never take to. It also must be one of the lowest participation sports in Scotland.

:agree:

I don’t get it all but each to their own. I’d rather be at work.

[Waxy]

I dont like cricket.