Hibs fans at the Scottish Cup Final

[Magpie]

Away season ticket holders should get priority over season ticket holder part timers tbh

Am I right in saying there are no away season ticket holders this season?

[CapitalGreen]

If there is anyway to get fans in they should do it, even if it involves a change of venue.

[SteveHFC]

Away season ticket holders should get priority over season ticket holder part timers tbh

I agree.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I agree.

:hilarious there weren’t any away season tickets this year.

[SteveHFC]

:hilarious there weren’t any away season tickets this year.

Worth a try 👀

[Bostonhibby]

Worth a try [emoji102]Well I've been away for a season as well.

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[hibee1875]

How many season tickets did we sell for this season? Even if we were only given 5000 you’d have at least a 50% chance surely if you’re a ST holder?

[ancient hibee]

Will Nicola want to follow Boris on this?

[Ringothedog]

:hilarious there weren’t any away season tickets this year.

You still had to sign up for the away season ticket this season .If a game becomes available that fans can attend then anybody who signed up should be given the opportunity to purchase a ticket. There are only about 300 of us so would not impact too much if we were given 5000 tickets

[hibee1875]

Will Nicola want to follow Boris on this?

I don’t think the issue here is with the Scottish gvt. It’s just a hampden is in the hands of eufa issue is it not?

[Smartie]

Think it is a pretty minimal issue in the Scottish game. It is a pretty small number of tickets that go to other clubs and sponsors for finals.

Sponsorship is an important part of funding and promoting the game though and fair enough for small numbers of tickets to be used in this way.

A fair point, and probably true.

I do quite like a pile-on on the corporates though, even if I’ve hypocritically accepted a prawn sandwich or two myself in the past.

[ancient hibee]

I don’t think the issue here is with the Scottish gvt. It’s just a hampden is in the hands of eufa issue is it not?

There is a limit on the number of people who can go to outdoor events. Boris has increased it to up to 10,000 in England.Nicola has to increase the number in Scotland.

[Callum_62]

You’re going to miss Hibs in a Scottish cup final to go fishing [emoji15]My dad got it as a gift for me after they had a cancellation (guy coming from America cancelled due to covid)

So, yeah Il be all day on the river Tay in a bloody boat - might ruin the ambience but I'm no caring [emoji23][emoji23]

I'm guessing I might be able to get it on sky go on my phone

2016 cup final I bought me and my dad hospitality...and this is the thanks I get!



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[B.H.F.C]

You still had to sign up for the away season ticket this season .If a game becomes available that fans can attend then anybody who signed up should be given the opportunity to purchase a ticket. There are only about 300 of us so would not impact too much if we were given 5000 tickets

I had ‘renewed’ my AST. I’m sure Hibs firmed up the T&Cs around the away season ticket last year about how you were committed to all games (think they’d had a lot of folk just stopping paying the previous year under Hecky).

[hibbysam]

There is a limit on the number of people who can go to outdoor events. Boris has increased it to up to 10,000 in England.Nicola has to increase the number in Scotland.

Boris has made it 10,000 or 50% (whichever is lower), however can still apply for more. NS wouldn’t have to increase our limits, just needs a one off agreement based on safety advice. Would expect that to be what will happen.

[Bristolhibby]

There is a limit on the number of people who can go to outdoor events. Boris has increased it to up to 10,000 in England.Nicola has to increase the number in Scotland.

10k for big venues like Wembley. 4k for smaller venues or 50% capacity whichever is smaller.

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[Danderhall Hibs]

You still had to sign up for the away season ticket this season .If a game becomes available that fans can attend then anybody who signed up should be given the opportunity to purchase a ticket. There are only about 300 of us so would not impact too much if we were given 5000 tickets

It didn’t cost a bolt to sign up for it so no need to give priority.

[660]

It didn’t cost a bolt to sign up for it so no need to give priority.

It’s still a commitment and a good way to prioritise the most dedicated supporters.

[Ringothedog]

I had ‘renewed’ my AST. I’m sure Hibs firmed up the T&Cs around the away season ticket last year about how you were committed to all games (think they’d had a lot of folk just stopping paying the previous year under Hecky).

If we get tickets let’s hope Hibs remember AST holders👍

[ancient hibee]

The
Boris has made it 10,000 or 50% (whichever is lower), however can still apply for more. NS wouldn’t have to increase our limits, just needs a one off agreement based on safety advice. Would expect that to be what will happen.

Presumably same will happen for Lions/Japan at Murrayfield.

[B.H.F.C]

It didn’t cost a bolt to sign up for it so no need to give priority.

Hibs offered folk the chance to commit and for committing they guaranteed you a ticket for every game away from Easter Road.

Can’t go back on a commitment. Just the same as Ross keeping his word to Macey really.

[Danderhall Hibs]

It’s still a commitment and a good way to prioritise the most dedicated supporters.

We were all dedicated - we gave money for nothing. ASTs (if there was such a thing this season) gave no extra. No extra dedication required.

[marinello59]

You still had to sign up for the away season ticket this season .If a game becomes available that fans can attend then anybody who signed up should be given the opportunity to purchase a ticket. There are only about 300 of us so would not impact too much if we were given 5000 tickets

I’m going to think about which scenario for distributing any tickets would best suit my own situation before replying. :greengrin

[Danderhall Hibs]

Hibs offered folk the chance to commit and for committing they guaranteed you a ticket for every game away from Easter Road.

Can’t go back on a commitment. Just the same as Ross keeping his word to Macey really.

:hilarious No chance. Check the wording of the AST and I bet they’ve covered it. Pay £0 get everything will definitely not be in there.

If I was the club I’d only allow it if the ASTs paid a lump sum to the value of tickets for all the away matches this season. That’s what they committed to after all and I’m sure none of them would want to back out of it.

[660]

We were all dedicated - we gave money for nothing. ASTs (if there was such a thing this season) gave no extra. No extra dedication required.

They literally dedicated to going to every game as opposed to every home hibs game. You could say they dedicated extra.

[Ringothedog]

It didn’t cost a bolt to sign up for it so no need to give priority.

So what? I committed to the AST and if a game becomes available we should get priority. That’s what I signed up for since it started

[JohnMcM]

We win the cup am doing laps of princess street naked never mind an open top bus

Hold on a sec, just getting batteries and flash cubes for the camera to capture this moment.

[B.H.F.C]

:hilarious No chance. Check the wording of the AST and I bet they’ve covered it. Pay £0 get everything will definitely not be in there.

If I was the club I’d only allow it if the ASTs paid a lump sum to the value of tickets for all the away matches this season. That’s what they committed to after all and I’m sure none of them would want to back out of it.

Why no chance? Just because you don’t agree?

[Danderhall Hibs]

I’ve just realised you guys are being serious. I thought I was going to get one of the fishing smileys thrown at me for even replying to your posts.

[marinello59]

They literally dedicated to going to every game as opposed to every home hibs game. You could say they dedicated extra.


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[RoYO!]

Has murrayfield been asked?

[Ringothedog]

:hilarious No chance. Check the wording of the AST and I bet they’ve covered it. Pay £0 get everything will definitely not be in there.

If I was the club I’d only allow it if the ASTs paid a lump sum to the value of tickets for all the away matches this season. That’s what they committed to after all and I’m sure none of them would want to back out of it.
I have paid to watch every away game this season, if it’s on sky I watch it there, if it’s on premier I take out a subscription . If Hibs want me to pay upfront I will, but your idea is nonsense and the club treat their AST holders with respect not with the crap you spout

[Danderhall Hibs]

I have paid to watch every away game this season, if it’s on sky I watch it there, if it’s on premier I take out a subscription . If Hibs want me to pay upfront I will, but your idea is nonsense and the club treat their AST holders with respect not with the crap you spout

It’s not nonsense - you signed up to buy a ticket to every away match. You can’t bring tv costs into it - we’ve all done that.

Stump up and we’ll consider letting you win the ballot.

[Ringothedog]

Okay you win

[660]

It’s not nonsense - you signed up to buy a ticket to every away match. You can’t bring tv costs into it - we’ve all done that.

Stump up and we’ll consider letting you win the ballot.

ASTs will stump up for their ticket for the cup final don’t worry.

Why didn’t you sign up for one of it was free and required no commitment?

[hibbysam]

Was there really an Away Season Ticket this season? I’ve seen absolutely nothing to say there was.

[marinello59]

Has murrayfield been asked?

It’s a good idea but I’m guessing that would be too expensive to be an option.

[B.H.F.C]

Was there really an Away Season Ticket this season? I’ve seen absolutely nothing to say there was.

I’ve got an email from 29th May last year confirming that I’d been marked as renewed.

[Magpie]

Was there really an Away Season Ticket this season? I’ve seen absolutely nothing to say there was.

Me either. Just had a look on the website for next season and it just says this-

Away Season Tickets
Unfortunately we are unable to offer these at the minute due to Scottish Government Guidance. We will communicate any changes to this offering when we get more information.

[Hibby70]

How many Hampden debenture holders are there? Hope they don't get priority over Hibs/Saints fans.

[TiaMaria]

People who pay £300 plus for tickets with a bit average food chucked in 🥸

£1,350 not £300+

[Ringothedog]

Me either. Just had a look on the website for next season and it just says this-

Away Season Tickets
Unfortunately we are unable to offer these at the minute due to Scottish Government Guidance. We will communicate any changes to this offering when we get more information.

This was this seasons
Hello everyone,

I hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

Attached is a form for you to complete and email back to [email protected] not to me to renew your away season ticket for 20/21.

You MUST have renewed your home season ticket before sending this back to me. I will confirm all places after the deadline for applications, Thursday 4th June at 5p

I have no information regarding the remainder of this season as we need this to be confirmed by SPFL and SFA and any decision will be communicated when we have it, including any refunds due.

I look forward to having as many of you on board for another season as can but understand in the current climate if you are unable to commit at the moment.

Stay safe and thanks for support Hibernian FC at this time of uncertainty.

[MacBean]

It will depend if they offered the Away ST to all fans and not just to renew. If it was offered to all (can't recall seeing it myself) then they would have every right to take it into consideration for any ballot. If not then it's not fair on the consumers.

Personal opinion - it will be a HOME ST ballot (if the SFA can get the agreement from UEFA and hopefully an increased attendance from Scot Gov)

[TiaMaria]

This was this seasons
Hello everyone,

I hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

Attached is a form for you to complete and email back to [email protected] not to me to renew your away season ticket for 20/21.

You MUST have renewed your home season ticket before sending this back to me. I will confirm all places after the deadline for applications, Thursday 4th June at 5p

I have no information regarding the remainder of this season as we need this to be confirmed by SPFL and SFA and any decision will be communicated when we have it, including any refunds due.

I look forward to having as many of you on board for another season as can but understand in the current climate if you are unable to commit at the moment.

Stay safe and thanks for support Hibernian FC at this time of uncertainty.

Surely the Away Season Ticket was only for League games.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I was comfortably in the first few hundred renewals last year (and it was a renewal that cost money) - I also demand a ticket to reward my commitment.

[matty_f]

This was this seasons
Hello everyone,

I hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

Attached is a form for you to complete and email back to [email protected] not to me to renew your away season ticket for 20/21.

You MUST have renewed your home season ticket before sending this back to me. I will confirm all places after the deadline for applications, Thursday 4th June at 5p

I have no information regarding the remainder of this season as we need this to be confirmed by SPFL and SFA and any decision will be communicated when we have it, including any refunds due.

I look forward to having as many of you on board for another season as can but understand in the current climate if you are unable to commit at the moment.

Stay safe and thanks for support Hibernian FC at this time of uncertainty.
Did anyone get confirmation, or did it fall down at the application stage? Looks like it was withdrawn anyway so the whole debate is a moot point. Looks like there was no such thing as a valid AST this season.

Saves a bit of arguing anyway, so we can leave it there

[Danderhall Hibs]

Surely the Away Season Ticket was only for League games.

Nah it’s for all games - ast pay game by game and are guaranteed a ticket. There hasn’t been any this year so some are just clutching at straws - I understand why, we’re all desperate to go.

[Stuart93]

It’ll be a ballot amongst this seasons ST holders, to think it’ll be decided any other way is ridiculous. I doubt the club would open themselves up to alienating a larger majority of fans.

“They’re only holding a ballot for away season ticket holders? They can shove their ST renewal then”

[wookie70]

The club will surely use this as an incentive to buy season tickets. Only this seasons holders to be put in the ballot

[Sir David Gray]

It’ll be a ballot amongst this seasons ST holders, to think it’ll be decided any other way is ridiculous. I doubt the club would open themselves up to alienating a larger majority of fans.

“They’re only holding a ballot for away season ticket holders? They can shove their ST renewal then”

:agree: It would be seriously ill-advised to offer priority to people who didn't actually spend any money on an away season ticket this year, despite their commitment to do so, over everyone else who has spent hundreds of pounds to watch every home game on a live stream.

If fans are allowed into the final it should be a random ballot of everyone who bought a home season ticket for the 2020/21 season.

Thankfully Hibs won't do it any other way.

[Stuart93]

The club will surely use this as an incentive to buy season tickets. Only this seasons holders to be put in the ballot

I’d like them to do that from a business sense but with all that’s went on this season and thousands of ST holders committing to a season ticket without seeing a game, I reckon the club may see it as a thank you to enter all 13k ST holders. Imo of course. They might do exactly what you’ve said but it could go either way, people commit to next season or people tell them to **** right off.

[B.H.F.C]

Did anyone get confirmation, or did it fall down at the application stage? Looks like it was withdrawn anyway so the whole debate is a moot point. Looks like there was no such thing as a valid AST this season.

Saves a bit of arguing anyway, so we can leave it there

I’ve not seen anything to suggest it was withdrawn, it’s just not been needed. Deadline for renewing it was 4th June. I have my confirmation of renewal from the ticket office on 29th May.

[B.H.F.C]

Surely the Away Season Ticket was only for League games.

Nope, covers all league and cup games.

[Col2]

I’m more confident than I was a few hours ago that something might happen. Would still be surprised, but it feels like there might be a chance.

Why it isn’t already planned, and being used as a test event for the Euros, is absolutely bonkers.

It beggars belief. Jason Leitch said at the weekend “WE do have test events of course going on” except the WE should have been THEY meaning the English as we in Scotland have done **** all. This one is on the SFA, it’s not like it’s the showpiece event for them...

[matty_f]

I’ve not seen anything to suggest it was withdrawn, it’s just not been needed. Deadline for renewing it was 4th June. I have my confirmation of renewal from the ticket office on 29th May.

Hope they give folk their money back for it then. :greengrin

[Hibs90]

Just want to say, completely against the game being moved from Hampden . Anywhere else bar either of the arse cheeks and it cheapens the feel of tournament IMO.

[Stairway 2 7]

I'm not an away season ticket holder but of course the ones that lined up last year should have priority over me

[Ozyhibby]

Just want to say, completely against the game being moved from Hampden . Anywhere else bar either of the arse cheeks and it cheapens the feel of tournament IMO.

Rubbish. I’ve never heard a single yam worry about their 1998 cup win not being at Hampden. Get fans in the ground.


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[Callum_62]

Rubbish. I’ve never heard a single yam worry about their 1998 cup win not being at Hampden. Get fans in the ground.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDidn't they win it at the Celtic Park arse cheek?

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[calumhibee1]

Rubbish. I’ve never heard a single yam worry about their 1998 cup win not being at Hampden. Get fans in the ground.


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There’s was at Celtic Park, no?

[.Sean.]

Find it weird the usual mantra from loads of folk on here is about Hampden not being fit for purpose, a ****hole etc, you’re too far away from the park, then as soon as there’s a possibility it might get moved it seems like the end of the world and the final must be played there at the possible detriment to supporters in attendance?

FWIW I love Hampden and I hope the game goes ahead there, with supporters, but if an alternative venue is what is needed for fans to be in attendance then so be it.

[lucky]

Ideally the game should be played at Murrayfield, the biggest stadium which would allow as many fans in as possible. If it happens then a ballot of this season ST holders. I wouldn’t even give the players tickets to maximise the fans who have dug deep to keep the club going during the pandemic. But as we know the SFA won’t give a toss as there’s no Old Firm and the Scottish Government won’t either as they are home and hosed for the next five years.

[calumhibee1]

Find it weird the usual mantra from loads of folk on here is about Hampden not being fit for purpose, a ****hole etc, you’re too far away from the park, then as soon as there’s a possibility it might get moved it seems like the end of the world and the final must be played there at the possible detriment to supporters in attendance?

FWIW I love Hampden and I hope the game goes ahead there, with supporters, but if an alternative venue is what is needed for fans to be in attendance then so be it.

:agree:

To me, fans are the lifeblood of the game. If there’s a chance for them to be there, regardless of how many, then making that happen is much more important than the venue.

[Callum_62]

To be fair having it a the Tony Macs. Or East end park would cheapen the feel of it

Major cup comp finals should be at hampden, Murray field or one of the OF grounds

The issue to not having fans at hampden seemed to come from the fact that UEFA had the stadium

That now doenst seem to be the case so I can't see why fans can't attend at hampden

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[Smartie]

To be fair having it a the Tony Macs. Or East end park would cheapen the feel of it

Major cup comp finals should be at hampden, Murray field or one of the OF grounds

The issue to not having fans at hampden seemed to come from the fact that UEFA had the stadium

That now doenst seem to be the case so I can't see why fans can't attend at hampden

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Apologies if this has been covered, but is the issue with Hampden not that it doesn’t have a safety certificate to allow fans to attend due to work being carried out to prepare the ground for the Euros?

It hadn’t looked like this was going to be an issue.

[Ringothedog]

Hope they give folk their money back for it then. :greengrin

They did , I put it towards next season’s home season ticket. It made a huge difference to my finances 😉

[MacBean]

They’ve just said in the government announcement that there can be a crowd at the final but due to restrictions between uefa and sfa it is unlikely to be hampden

[Stairway 2 7]

They’ve just said in the government announcement that there can be a crowd at the final but due to restrictions between uefa and sfa it is unlikely to be hampden

Pretty worrying that Jason leitch and the government have no clue what is happening, as uefa said they are putting no restrictions. This should have been sorted weeks ago like the fa cup final.

[Mon Dieu4]

Pretty worrying that Jason leitch and the government have no clue what is happening, as uefa said they are putting no restrictions. This should have been sorted weeks ago like the fa cup final.

That's the SFA's job to be proactive on this

[Brightside]

Pretty worrying that Jason leitch and the government have no clue what is happening, as uefa said they are putting no restrictions. This should have been sorted weeks ago like the fa cup final.

SFA have made no proposal.

[Billy Whizz]

They’ve just said in the government announcement that there can be a crowd at the final but due to restrictions between uefa and sfa it is unlikely to be hampden

How many will get into Pittodrie, 2000 fans each?

[Stairway 2 7]

That's the SFA's job to be proactive on this

NS says she doesn't know if sfa have been in touch. It's a minor event thanks to no old firm. England was actively pushing for for fans and test events

[KeithTheHibby]

SFA have made no proposal.

You know that for a fact? Or heard Sturgeon say it at the briefing?

[Onceinawhile]

Didn't they win it at the Celtic Park arse cheek?

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That's exactly his point.

Someone said winning it not at hampden would cheapen it.

He's pointed out hearts fans never seemed worried about 1998.

[JeMeSouviens]

I get the concerns about Pittodrie's pitch but I find the argument about cheapening the tournament because the empty stadium isn't big enough baffling tbh. :confused:

[Billy Whizz]

Has Wembley been confirmed for the champions league final yet?
Was the Hampden decision for our final, not waiting on this one getting confirmed

[Brightside]

You know that for a fact? Or heard Sturgeon say it at the briefing?

First Minister just said it.

[davhibby]

Has Wembley been confirmed for the champions league final yet?
Was the Hampden decision for our final, not waiting on this one getting confirmed

I think it was expected to be confirmed today. If it happens the suggestion seems to be that it puts us in a good position for Hampden to have fans allowed

[gbhibby]

If Hampden not able to do it due to UEFA taking over the stadium Murrayfield is the sensible alternative especially to allow as many fans as possible. There is plenty of room in the grounds of Murrayfield for fans to socially distance. No Brainer.
Don't think there are any Rugby fixtures.
Imagine fans walking back into town Via Gorgie after winning it.

[Since90+2]

I think it was expected to be confirmed today. If it happens the suggestion seems to be that it puts us in a good position for Hampden to have fans allowed

Wembley is not being used. It's looking like the CL final will be in Portugal.

[Stairway 2 7]

If Hampden not able to do it due to UEFA taking over the stadium Murrayfield is the sensible alternative especially to allow as many fans as possible. There is plenty of room in the grounds of Murrayfield for fans to socially distance. No Brainer.
Don't think there are any Rugby fixtures.
Imagine fans walking back into town Via Gorgie after winning it.

Uefa have said its fine, the champs league will be a week later in Wembley or Lisbon, both being used for euros

[Stairway 2 7]

4000 indoors with no distancing for the brit awards tonight, fa cup final a test event too, pity our final not

[Kaff]

Uefa have said its fine, the champs league will be a week later in Wembley or Lisbon, both being used for euros

I think the biggest issue against holding it at Wembley is the foreign press and the need for them to quarantine if they're coming from certain countries, there was a request to by pass this turned down I believe. Heard it on the radio in the background so not 100% on this. I'm assuming Portugal has allowed free movement?
Obviously we don't have that issue for the domestic Cup final so the precedence of UEFA allowing the game and crowd is still pertinent

[Stairway 2 7]

I think the biggest issue against holding it at Wembley is the foreign press and the need for them to quarantine if they're coming from certain countries, there was a request to by pass this turned down I believe. Heard it on the radio in the background so not 100% on this. I'm assuming Portugal has allowed free movement?
Obviously we don't have that issue for the domestic Cup final so the precedence of UEFA allowing the game and crowd is still pertinent

Yes that's right the problem is with press and uefa staff not wanting to quarantine or test. Portugal and all of Europe has looser restrictions than uk

[Callum_62]

That's exactly his point.

Someone said winning it not at hampden would cheapen it.

He's pointed out hearts fans never seemed worried about 1998.Didnt the poster say anywhere else bar either of the arse cheeks

Assume that meant either of the OF grounds

That's where Hearts won it

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[Not In The Know]

Has murrayfield been asked?


Yes according to Daryll Broadfoot

[Kaff]

Yes that's right the problem is with press and uefa staff not wanting to quarantine or test. Portugal and all of Europe has looser restrictions than uk

Thanks

SFA have got to be all over this.
Get a request in for 15k and have all ST holders that want to go at the match.
I doubt we'd get that number or the split in our favour but if the game is truly about the fans then the administrators should be working on their behalf and a true reward would be all those who have paid out for no games so far getting this opportunity.

[Billy Whizz]

Thanks

SFA have got to be all over this.
Get a request in for 15k and have all ST holders that want to go at the match.
I doubt we'd get that number or the split in our favour but if the game is truly about the fans then the administrators should be working on their behalf and a true reward would be all those who have paid out for no games so far getting this opportunity.

All cup finals are a 50/50 split, so Saints would get the same number as Hibs

[Not In The Know]

I get the concerns about Pittodrie's pitch but I find the argument about cheapening the tournament because the empty stadium isn't big enough baffling tbh. :confused:


its a ***** hole!

[scoopyboy]

All cup finals are a 50/50 split, so Saints would get the same number as Hibs

Only if the finalists want it Billy.

For example Ross County never asked for 50% against us nor did Gretna ask for 50% against them.

I would imagine SJ could well shift 50% of say 5000 though:greengrin

[Kaff]

All cup finals are a 50/50 split, so Saints would get the same number as Hibs

I do appreciate that and can see it as the likeliest outcome.
These are different circumstances and just a suggestion really. It will be a bit of a downer that we would possibly have half our ST holders unable to attend while StJ fans might get 4 per ST?
Always in favour of the 50/50 split any other time

[Hibs90]

Rubbish. I’ve never heard a single yam worry about their 1998 cup win not being at Hampden. Get fans in the ground.


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They won it at Celtic Park.

[Billy Whizz]

Only if the finalists want it Billy.

For example Ross County never asked for 50% against us nor did Gretna ask for 50% against them.

I would imagine SJ could well shift 50% of say 5000 though:greengrin

Ha ha
Much as I’d hate to say it, they are going for history, and you’d have thought everyone with Perth connections would want to go

[Moulin Yarns]

If Hampden not able to do it due to UEFA taking over the stadium Murrayfield is the sensible alternative especially to allow as many fans as possible. There is plenty of room in the grounds of Murrayfield for fans to socially distance. No Brainer.
Don't think there are any Rugby fixtures.
Imagine fans walking back into town Via Gorgie after winning it.

It's been mentioned that if Edinburgh Rugby progress in a tournament nobody has heard of then there is a fixture.

[Onion]

Wembley is not being used. It's looking like the CL final will be in Portugal.

Problem with Wembley seems to be UK Covid restrictions placed on those coming from overseas. That's not an issue for the Scottish Cup Final.

IMO the SFA are just keeping quiet, knowing we're close to the point where time has run out to print tickets, agree protocols etc. The "problem" disappears when we run out of time.

[hibbysam]

It's been mentioned that if Edinburgh Rugby progress in a tournament nobody has heard of then there is a fixture.

There isn’t, they have 5 group games in said tournament, their next is this Saturday, the one after that isn’t until the 29th and hasn’t been confirmed who it’s against or where it will be yet.

[JohnM1875]

SFA have asked UEFA to allow fans into Hampden for the final. Decision from UEFA 'in due course'

[Heisenberg]

SFA have asked UEFA to allow fans into Hampden for the final. Decision from UEFA 'in due course'

At least they’ve now asked the question! Not a clue why it wasn’t done sooner but here we are.

[happiehibbie]

The only people that will get in will be corporate and dignitaries, we wont get anywhere near it

[hibbysam]

SFA have asked UEFA to allow fans into Hampden for the final. Decision from UEFA 'in due course'

Has that been reported somewhere? Apologies not seen it.

[JohnM1875]

Has that been reported somewhere? Apologies not seen it.

Saw a tweet from the reporter Kheredine Idessane, usually pretty reliable.

[Billy Whizz]

Saw a tweet from the reporter Kheredine Idessane, usually pretty reliable.

On bbc Scotland website now

[Garymcl]

Please let this happen would be great even if I’m not present myself would love to see as many hibbys as possible at Hampden to cheer the team on ggtth

[gbhibby]

So it's in UEFAs hands and we still await the answer from the SRU. I would prefer Murrayfield. Wonder if we will hear something by the end of today.

[Spike Mandela]

All too much of a rush job for me. See the season out, as it has been played throughout, with an emty stadium and all covid protocols in place.. Look at getting people in for next season.

The SFA, and Hibs for that matter, have made a hash of ticketing arrangements in the past with months of preparation available to them, I imagine trying to sort this in 11 days or less would be a shambles.

[Moulin Yarns]

Has that been reported somewhere? Apologies not seen it.

https://news.stv.tv/sport/scottish-fa-seeks-permission-to-have-fans-at-cup-final?top

[gbhibby]

All too much of a rush job for me. See the season out, as it has been played throughout, with an emty stadium and all covid protocols in place.. Look at getting people in for next season.

The SFA, and Hibs for that matter, have made a hash of ticketing arrangements in the past with months of preparation available to them, I imagine trying to sort this in 11 days or less would be a shambles.
Nobody has mentioned loyalty points yet. 😁😁

[bingo70]

All too much of a rush job for me. See the season out, as it has been played throughout, with an emty stadium and all covid protocols in place.. Look at getting people in for next season.

The SFA, and Hibs for that matter, have made a hash of ticketing arrangements in the past with months of preparation available to them, I imagine trying to sort this in 11 days or less would be a shambles.

Surely it’s better to try though?

Each to their own but I don’t get your logic at all. It’s a cup final and we’ve just had over a year without getting to go to games, of course we should try to get people in if we’re allowed.

Might be difficult to organise in a short space of time but nobody is asking you to do it. There’s people employed to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible, let them worry about the practicalities of it all.

[Moulin Yarns]

Nobody has mentioned loyalty points yet. 😁😁

Everyone who has been to a home game this season. 😉

[Power]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57073714

https://twitter.com/scotlandsky/status/1392086833576747012?s=21

Nothing is decided at the minute and dialogue is still progressing with all parties - decision later this week from SFA likely - as per above, wheels now moving (should’ve been weeks ago).
The ambition from the club is still as many fans as possible at Hampden for the final. Club will communicate with fans soon.
One thing I can say with certainty is it won’t be Murrayfield, Ibrox, Parkhead or Tynecastle. Hampden at the moment does have sufficient works outside and inside going on at the moment. As I know more, I’ll tap in.

[MWHIBBIES]

Ha ha
Much as I’d hate to say it, they are going for history, and you’d have thought everyone with Perth connections would want to go

We're going for history too, every cup win is historic.

If it was under normal circumstances, we'd have 35k there. They'd maybe get 10k.

[Heisenberg]

UEFA have agreed to let fans into Hampden. Numbers to be confirmed soon I’d imagine.

[SHODAN]

Here we goooooooooooo

[Onion]

UEFA have agreed to let fans into Hampden. Numbers to be confirmed soon I’d imagine.

Where did you hear that ?

[et_hibby]

Thanks for update KP :top marks

[SteveHFC]

Where did you hear that ?

https://twitter.com/kheredine2018/status/1392130698874703877?s=21

[Sean1875]

Christ, this is going to be absolute bedlam.

[SteveHFC]

Will be interesting to see the number of fans will able to go.

[Heisenberg]

Where did you hear that ?

Same BBC boy from earlier. Someone’s just sent me an updated tweet of his

“Breaking : there WILL be @StJohnstone and @HibernianFC fans at Hampden a week on Saturday for the Scottish Cup final. @UEFA have just told me : “UEFA has been able to find a solution with the Scottish FA to allow a limited number of spectators for the Scottish Cup Final.”

[danhibees1875]

Priority to those throwing tantrums about the prospect of Aberdeen IMO.

[Vault Boy]

To the few hundred of you that get to attend, I hope you have an absolute belter.


(lucky pricks)

[hibsforeurope]

The first 15 to renew season tickets for this and next season have to be given a ticket :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

The first 15 to renew season tickets for this and next season have to be given a ticket :greengrin

Will be interesting on how they do it. A ballot has to be it surely.

[bingo70]

Christ, this is going to be absolute bedlam.

Don’t see why?

Luck of the draw, some will some won’t.

I’m desperate to go but I realise there’s a fair chance I won’t be lucky enough to get my name drawn out the hat.

[Onceinawhile]

Don’t see why?

Luck of the draw, some will some won’t.

I’m desperate to go but I realise there’s a fair chance I won’t be lucky enough to get my name drawn out the hat.

You might be mature enough to realise that, but there's a large proportion of the fan base that aren't.

[Broken Gnome]

Take it no plus-ones are allowed and everyone's (likely) going on their tod?

[hibsforeurope]

Will be interesting on how they do it. A ballot has to be it surely.

Aye it will surely be a ballot of some sort. Will be interesting to see what parameters the club set.

[.Sean.]

Don’t see why?

Luck of the draw, some will some won’t.

I’m desperate to go but I realise there’s a fair chance I won’t be lucky enough to get my name drawn out the hat.
Me too. I’ll not be gutted if I don’t get lucky in any ballot, I wasn’t expecting to go anyway so this is a bonus. After how crap the last 14 months have been for all of us I hope whoever is lucky enough to attend has a belter 🍺

[Green_one]

Hope the club are going to milk it to get people to commit to season tickets

Genuinely excited I might just see the game. Then again I never win raffles:confused:

[SHODAN]

It'll be a ballot. Priority to those who have renewed is my guess.

[Broken Gnome]

Rare case in which there's benefits to going and not going. Be amazing to be there, but next to no social side to it and at least having to watch in pubs or houses brings more folk together.

[Ozyhibby]

I buy two season tickets. If only half of season ticket holders get one then I’d be happy to take just one ticket rather than be in a ballot. Think that would be fair.


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[SteveHFC]

Wonder if they'll use the same capacity for the Euro's for this game?

[hibeedonald]

If there was a way to filter the current 10k season ticket holders by number of years renewing, i would go with this (i wouldn't get one)

[Kojock]

Will be interesting on how they do it. A ballot has to be it surely.

Away season ticket holders first dibs 😂

[Peevemor]

I reckon Ron will currently be scrolling through every thread on here since he took over, noting the names of those who criticise - especially on the match update threads. :agree: :devil:

[inglisavhibs]

If there was a way to filter the current 10k season ticket holders by number of years renewing, i would go with this (i wouldn't get one)
Might be a wee rush on renewals tonight🤔⚽️

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Hope the club are going to milk it to get people to commit to season tickets

Genuinely excited I might just see the game. Then again I never win raffles:confused:

Deadline for renewal is this Friday, ballot of all renewed by that date sounds fair?

[Steven79]

It'll be a ballot. Priority to those who have renewed is my guess.

It should be people that had one last season first as they didn't get to any games.

[hhibs]

[QUOTE=Stairway 2 7;6558759]Pretty worrying that Jason leitch and the government have n

o clue what is happening, as uefa said they are putting no restrictions. This should have been sorted weeks ago like the fa cup final.[/QUOT


:rolleyes:Its the SFA and UEFA, not the Scottish government !:rolleyes:

[ABZHFC]

Should go for the absolute maximum, ask for a full house and see what we get. Pussyfooting around with figures like 500, 1000 etc will just make for a ridiculous event. Need to set the bar high for full crowds to return at the start of next season with no restrictions whatsoever

[JohnM1875]

It should be people that had one last season first as they didn't get to any games.

Actually 100% agree. It's for the current seasons Scottish Cup.

[Vault Boy]

The pitch invasion will be a bit easier to control this time round

[Ozyhibby]

Deadline for renewal is this Friday, ballot of all renewed by that date sounds fair?

Yes, bollock to all the people who bought this year and haven’t seen a game. [emoji849]


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[3pm]

Without any great thought, I would have thought it would have to be equal opportunity to those 10000 who took the plunge and renewed a year or so ago.

I hope I am there, I suspect I won't be. That's the breaks.

[Since452]

Could be a wee money spinner for Hibs if the club say it's a ballot for renewals only

[Onion]

Aye it will surely be a ballot of some sort. Will be interesting to see what parameters the club set.

Paying ST holders for this season must be the priority, with none going out to corporates, sponsors, executives, free-loaders etc. If Hibs were looking for a way to repay some of the loyalty shown by Hibs fans over the last 15 months, they've found it.

[Heisenberg]

Could be a wee money spinner for Hibs if the club say it's a ballot for renewals only

That would cause uproar imo. Ballot for those who bought a season ticket for this season seems the fairest way possible to me.

[PatHead]

Nobody has mentioned loyalty points yet. 😁😁

I think that any tickets should go to the fans in order of the most expensive season tickets. So the £1000 followed by gold,then silver and if any are left bronze.

[.Sean.]

Paying ST holders for this season must be the priority, with none going out to corporates, sponsors, executives, free-loaders etc. If Hibs were looking for a way to repay some of the loyalty shown by Hibs fans over the last 15 months, they've found it.
:top marks

Completely disagree with all posts saying it should be for renewals. It’s for this seasons final not the next

[Spike Mandela]

Got to be honest think I would rather watch it with mates in a house or pub than a partially filled, socially distanced Hampden. Each to their own I guess.

[Ozyhibby]

I think that any tickets should go to the fans in order of the most expensive season tickets. So the £1000 followed by gold,then silver and if any are left bronze.

I’ve got two gold and I think that’s a terrible idea.


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[Peevemor]

Paying ST holders for this season must be the priority, with none going out to corporates, sponsors, executives, free-loaders etc. If Hibs were looking for a way to repay some of the loyalty shown by Hibs fans over the last 15 months, they've found it.

There will be "corporates" who are simply supporters with their own business who have also been unable to attend but have continued to advertise, etc. with the club.

[.Sean.]

How many season tickets did we sell this year?

[Onion]

Could be a wee money spinner for Hibs if the club say it's a ballot for renewals only

Think Hibs are better than that. Should recognise those who have made THIS season possible and kept the club afloat. Renewals will take care of themselves, if we win the Cup.

[JohnM1875]

Got to be honest think I would rather watch it with mates in a house or pub than a partially filled, socially distanced Hampden. Each to their own I guess.

Exactly the same for me. Almost no chance the four of us who go together will be lucky enough to get to Hampden. So it'll definitely be a pub/mates for the final.

Chuffed for whoever gets to go though!

[Centre Hawf]

I think it's only fair that those who forked out for a season ticket this season are rewarded with being in the ballot for the final alone. I get under normal circumstances that buying a season ticket for the next year usually can entitle you to a ticket but let's be honest this years season ticket and next years will look drastically different and I think it's only fair that people that put up the money last summer get the opportunity.

That being said I am a Hibs fan and I want to see the club succeed, and if they feel that adding in next seasons ticket holders would drastically improve the money coming into the club and the playing budget it may be hard to argue against that.

[Hibernian Verse]

Assume no Under 16s, possibly even 18s given that you have to sit on your own? That will rule out a number of season ticket holders already.

[Juniper Greens]

I think they should sort everyone in row FF of the gold section of the west upper first. Then a free for all

[Mikey]

Paying ST holders for this season must be the priority, with none going out to corporates, sponsors, executives, free-loaders etc. If Hibs were looking for a way to repay some of the loyalty shown by Hibs fans over the last 15 months, they've found it.

No chance. Players, staff and sponsors will get an allocation of some sort. Edinburgh Club members will get one for every seat they have a season ticket for. The remainder will be put in a ballot for season ticket holders for THIS season. Renewals won't come into it.

The big question is, how many will be left for regular season ticket holders?

[Pretty Boy]

I've renewed next year but that should have no bearing on a ticket for the final.

It's a good sales tactic when we have supply that exceeds demand in terms of ST holders. That is unlikely to be the case this time and everyone who put their money up for this season, which is the season this game relates to, should have a chance of a ticket.

That probably lessens my chances of getting a ticket by quite a bit but so be it. I'm in a fortunate position to have been able to buy for next year, not everyone is and they shouldn't be overlooked or disadvantaged having bought for this season.

[Kaff]

Wales have permission for 4000 fans in Cardiff 34k stadium for friendly vs Albania on June 6th.
Same ratio for us would be 6k ish.
Agree with said above about getting maximum we can in the ground, get 20k asked for so every ST holder gets a ticket at both clubs.
Those people have invested in Scottish football for little expectation of a return and this would be a good reward.

[The dalmeny]

How many season tickets did we sell this year?

Offer all the ST a ticket, there will be some that can't manage but should still be a decent number

[flash]

Got to be honest think I would rather watch it with mates in a house or pub than a partially filled, socially distanced Hampden. Each to their own I guess.

Yeah me too. Football is a social thing for me.

[Ozyhibby]

Assume no Under 16s, possibly even 18s given that you have to sit on your own? That will rule out a number of season ticket holders already.

Nonsense. If I get a ticket it will be for my 14 year old. He’s perfectly capable of sitting on his own.


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[northgreen24]

So the rich go first what a stupid idea

[flash]

Nonsense. If I get a ticket it will be for my 14 year old. He’s perfectly capable of sitting on his own.


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Surely the ticket will have to be used by the named person.

[660]

ASTs first then let the plebs fight over the rest

[Real Emerald]

I've renewed next year but that should have no bearing on a ticket for the final.

It's a good sales tactic when we have supply that exceeds demand in terms of ST holders. That is unlikely to be the case time and everyone who put their money up for this season, which is the season this game relates to, should have a chance of a ticket.

That probably lessens my chances of getting a ticket by quite a bit but so be it. I'm in a fortunate position to have been able to buy for next year, not everyone is and they shouldn't be overlooked or disadvantaged having bought for this season.

Maybe an entry into the draw for holders of STs this year and an additional entry for those who’ve bought one for next season. It may also get people renewing and push sales up if it gave another chance in the draw. I realise time is short though.

[Hibernian Verse]

Nonsense. If I get a ticket it will be for my 14 year old. He’s perfectly capable of sitting on his own.


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That won't be your decision to make, with respect. Hopefully they do allow families to attend together but no chance they're letting kids go on their own.

[jeffers]

Think Hibs are better than that. Should recognise those who have made THIS season possible and kept the club afloat. Renewals will take care of themselves, if we win the Cup.

Absolutely. The only fair way to do it.

[gbhibby]

The club have allocated numbers to people who have renewed for next season so it could be done on that basis first person to renew gets first ticket and so on until allocated tickets are sold. People are given a window to accept or decline. Tickets can only be printed at home. Fans could asked to take photo I'd to the game.

[Ozyhibby]

Surely the ticket will have to be used by the named person.

He has a season ticket as well so if it’s my name comes out the hat, then I will try to change to him.


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[ABZHFC]

Realistically, no reason why we couldn’t have 8k Hibs season ticket holders (some of whom will be in family groups so less need for social distancing between every fan) and then 2k Saints season ticket holders. Still 2,000 less than the Croatia game on the 12th, and Hampden would be not even 1/5 full

[JeMeSouviens]

Wales have permission for 4000 fans in Cardiff 34k stadium for friendly vs Albania on June 6th.
Same ratio for us would be 6k ish.
Agree with said above about getting maximum we can in the ground, get 20k asked for so every ST holder gets a ticket at both clubs.
Those people have invested in Scottish football for little expectation of a return and this would be a good reward.

They've already agreed 12K fans for the Euro matches and presumably have a plan in place to achieve that. Surely we could just use that?

[Hibernian Verse]

So the rich go first what a stupid idea

Paying more for your season ticket doesn't neccesarily make you richer. I know a guy that doesn't earn too much but pays to watch Hibs "in style" and has done so this year. He has put more of his disposable income to Hibs than I have and I wouldn't begrudge him a ticket at all over me.

[Ozyhibby]

That won't be your decision to make, with respect. Hopefully they do allow families to attend together but no chance they're letting kids go on their own.

Kids go to football games on their own all the time?


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[Kaff]

Offer all the ST a ticket, there will be some that can't manage but should still be a decent number
Dont know how it would be practical to do but I'd be wanting the actual ST holder to be the person going to the game. For various reasons there will be those that can't or won't go and it would be 'unfair' if their mate/relative got a ticket by default.
Again, possibly not practical but getting ST holders to apply to go in a ballot would be one way of reducing this?

[JeMeSouviens]

Realistically, no reason why we couldn’t have 8k Hibs season ticket holders (some of whom will be in family groups so less need for social distancing between every fan) and then 2k Saints season ticket holders. Still 2,000 less than the Croatia game on the 12th, and Hampden would be not even 1/5 full

No way should we be giving up on the principle of a 50:50 split unless you want to be outnumbered 4:1 every time we play Celtic or Sevco through there.

[Steven79]

The club have allocated numbers to people who have renewed for next season so it could be done on that basis first person to renew gets first ticket and so on until allocated tickets are sold. People are given a window to accept or decline. Tickets can only be printed at home. Fans could asked to take photo I'd to the game.

Why should someone who has a ticket for next season (That will likely to get into games) for a game THIS season when we haven't been able to set foot into Easter Road.

[flash]

He has a season ticket as well so if it’s my name comes out the hat, then I will try to change to him.


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No worries.

[Hibernian Verse]

Kids go to football games on their own all the time?


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Of course they do but this isn't a normal football game in terms of stewarding etc.

[Steven79]

Kids go to football games on their own all the time?


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Not in the Covid world...

[Robbo6-2]

Let's firstly hope we get some fans in and actual conformation of the amount before worrying about how Hibs will divy up the tickets

[MWHIBBIES]

Loyalty points would be ideal right now.

[ABZHFC]

No way should we be giving up on the principle of a 50:50 split unless you want to be outnumbered 4:1 every time we play Celtic or Sevco through there.

On this specific occasion alone I think it’s justified. If it’s an even split of 10k, why should 3,000 fans from Perth who don’t normally attend games be going ahead of 3,000 season ticket holders from Leith

[Kaff]

They've already agreed 12K fans for the Euro matches and presumably have a plan in place to achieve that. Surely we could just use that?

I would hope so too but I've a suspicion, based on no evidence, that they'll go for a lower figure.
Rangers probably had the same number of people in George Sq when they won the league as we have ST holders!

[Since90+2]

Kids go to football games on their own all the time?


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Suppose it depends what your age definition of a kid is. You don't get many kids going through to Glasgow by themselves for a game.

[Ronniekirk]

The club have allocated numbers to people who have renewed for next season so it could be done on that basis first person to renew gets first ticket and so on until allocated tickets are sold. People are given a window to accept or decline. Tickets can only be printed at home. Fans could asked to take photo I'd to the game.

Next season shouldn’t be taken into account Its this Seasons completion so it needs to be open to all season ticket holders this season



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[Steven79]

On this specific occasion alone I think it’s justified. If it’s an even split of 10k, why should 3,000 fans from Perth who don’t normally attend games be going ahead of 3,000 season ticket holders from Leith

That's what I'm thinking as well.

If it wasn't for the season ticket holders of both clubs then they wouldn't have been able to last the season.

Why should someone that hasn't invested in this season but friend of a Saints fan get ahead of a fan that paid over £400 for a Hibs season ticket?

[Bishop Hibee]

It’s all speculation as to how many fans will be allowed in but it’s great that at least some will be. I’m feeling the nerves about the final and that would multiply x10 if I was fortunate enough to have a ticket.

[Since90+2]

On this specific occasion alone I think it’s justified. If it’s an even split of 10k, why should 3,000 fans from Perth who don’t normally attend games be going ahead of 3,000 season ticket holders from Leith

By that logic we should only ever get around 12/13,000 tickets if we ever play Celtic or Rangers in a final. After all that would mean us getting tickets for people who don't normally attend ahead of their season ticket holders....

[Cod Boy]

Popcorn at the ready

[danhibees1875]

On this specific occasion alone I think it’s justified. If it’s an even split of 10k, why should 3,000 fans from Perth who don’t normally attend games be going ahead of 3,000 season ticket holders from Leith

There's no way the split won't be 50/50 unless the capacity gets to a point where SJ couldn't sell their 50%.

There's going to need to be a quick turnaround on this one from all sides of the equation.

[ABZHFC]

That's what I'm thinking as well.

If it wasn't for the season ticket holders of both clubs then they wouldn't have been able to last the season.

Why should someone that hasn't invested in this season but friend of a Saints fan get ahead of a fan that paid over £400 for a Hibs season ticket?

Yep, and like I say in normal times I’m totally in favour of a split allocation if both teams request one, but I just don’t see how it would be fair on more match-going Hibees missing out for the sake of an equal split, given the fact we’ve all gone a long hard season without being able to go to watch any of the football

[cabbageandribs1875]

naw fair, St johnstone will have their whole support there :devil:

[HH81]

Box office tickets, 100 quid entry to the ballet and drawn out.

Be best 100 quid ever if you get one and club makes a tidy sum.

😀

It will be season ticket ballet. That Is fair.

[Irish_Steve]

Anyone who remembers Lexo's sons playing for us should be guaranteed a ticket!

[gbhibby]

Why should someone who has a ticket for next season (That will likely to get into games) for a game THIS season when we haven't been able to set foot into Easter Road.
I said renewed so they had a season ticket last season, new purchases will the rank next in line. I think that is a fair way to do it.

[DH1875]

On this specific occasion alone I think it’s justified. If it’s an even split of 10k, why should 3,000 fans from Perth who don’t normally attend games be going ahead of 3,000 season ticket holders from Leith

1000s of rangers/Celtic fans miss out everytime we play them in a semi or final. Why should say 10k celtic season ticket holders miss out to 10k Hibs fans next time way play them in a final? You know the answer and so do St Johnstone. 50/50 split always (unless a team can't sell them all).

[ABZHFC]

By that logic we should only ever get around 12/13,000 tickets if we ever play Celtic or Rangers in a final. After all that would mean us getting tickets for people who don't normally attend ahead of their season ticket holders....

I am applying a different logic to an extraordinary season in which fans of all clubs have put their hard-earned money in to buy season tickets, got to see no games in person, and now have one, single chance of making it to the showpiece event of the season (albeit on a limited basis). I support an equal split of tickets in every other season, but if Hibs receive an allocation less than 10,000 - as I expect - then I personally think it's wrong that day-trippers from Perth get an opportunity that many of us wouldn't

[flash]

I am applying a different logic to an extraordinary season in which fans of all clubs have put their hard-earned money in to buy season tickets, got to see no games in person, and now have one, single chance of making it to the showpiece event of the season (albeit on a limited basis). I support an equal split of tickets in every other season, but if Hibs receive an allocation less than 10,000 - as I expect - then I personally think it's wrong that day-trippers from Perth get an opportunity that many of us wouldn't

There won't even be 10,000 there never mind Hibs fans.

[ABZHFC]

1000s of rangers/Celtic fans miss out everytime we play them in a semi or final. Why should say 10k celtic season ticket holders miss out to 10k Hibs fans next time way play them in a final? You know the answer and so do St Johnstone. 50/50 split always (unless a team can't sell them all).

Until Rangers came back into the top flight, Celtic rarely took more than 20,000 fans for semi finals at Hampden in their own city, and before 2012 the Huns similarly struggled to sell their allocation every time. Like I say, different circumstances due to the pandemic, and whilst I think an even split will happen, I'd personally be a bit embarrassed if I was a Perth-based St Johnstone fan who hardly ever went to games pre-COVID but suddenly got this chance to see a final ahead of many diehard, ever-present Hibs supporters

[gbhibby]

Next season shouldn’t be taken into account Its this Seasons completion so it needs to be open to all season ticket holders this season



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I did say renewed so the people who have renewed for next season should get some sort of priority.

[Since90+2]

I am applying a different logic to an extraordinary season in which fans of all clubs have put their hard-earned money in to buy season tickets, got to see no games in person, and now have one, single chance of making it to the showpiece event of the season (albeit on a limited basis). I support an equal split of tickets in every other season, but if Hibs receive an allocation less than 10,000 - as I expect - then I personally think it's wrong that day-trippers from Perth get an opportunity that many of us wouldn't

But your logic is that season ticket holders should get priority over those who don't normally attend.

That would mean we would only ever get 12,000 (sometimes lees) for finals against the old firm.

You can't have it both ways.

[northstandhibby]

Delighted at the news its Hampden and that some fans will be there. A season ticket ballot for existing holders would be fairest imo. Let's win this Hibs.

[Squealing pig]

Ballot would make the club a fortune

[GreenCastle]

If Hibs want to seriously shift more ST for next season they could say every new ticket goes into a ballot alongside this seasons ST holder.s.

Basically having a ticket this past season and next means 2 chances to get a ticket for the final.

While I selfishly want a ticket for final I also want the club to sell more ST and get more ££ for the future.

[ABZHFC]

But your logic is that season ticket holders should get priority over those who don't normally attend.

That would mean we would only ever get 12,000 (sometimes lees) for finals against the old firm.

You can't have it both ways.

In this one season because of the pandemic? Yes. Regularly? No. And as I have said, both halves of the Old Firm used to fail to sell out semi-finals in their home city very regularly, there was no mad scramble for tickets and demands of an uneven gate until Rangers came back to the top flight and Rodgers arrived at Parkhead

[Brightside]

Ballot would make the club a fortune

Eh? Do you think we would pay to get into the ballot?

[MrRobot]

any idea on numbers allowed?

[Squealing pig]

Eh? Do you think we would pay to get into the ballot?

That was my thinking yes , 25k at 30 a ticket .

[Skol]

Good old fashioned in person sale. 9am Saturday morning, socially distanced queueing - I have just set up my test outside the ticket office !!!

I think this is great news and whatever the number it should be 50/50 and then we trust Hibs in whatever process they choose to use. I renewed on Sunday just in case this happened and it gave me some priority although I do think all of this seasons STs should have an equal chance of getting a ticket.

[Alan62]

That was my thinking yes , 25k at 30 a ticket .

Dude, that's not a ballot, it's a lottery. 😂

[Steven79]

I am applying a different logic to an extraordinary season in which fans of all clubs have put their hard-earned money in to buy season tickets, got to see no games in person, and now have one, single chance of making it to the showpiece event of the season (albeit on a limited basis). I support an equal split of tickets in every other season, but if Hibs receive an allocation less than 10,000 - as I expect - then I personally think it's wrong that day-trippers from Perth get an opportunity that many of us wouldn't

Season ticket holders of both clubs should be looked after first.

This season hasn't been like any other and without Hibs & Saint Johnstone fans buying season tickets last year then both could would have struggled.

Why should someone that is friends with a Saints fan get a ticket (If that happens) over someone that purchased a season ticket for over £400 and didn't get to attend a match.

[cabbageandribs1875]

anyone with a ticket stub from the :0:--:7: game at Tinycastle goes in the Hat

it's the fairest way

[JohnM1875]

any idea on numbers allowed?

Absolutely no idea yet, no. To be confirmed soon apparently. Though no idea when 'soon' is!

[Steven79]

Absolutely no idea yet, no. To be confirmed soon apparently. Though no idea when 'soon' is!

Knowing the SFA probably the Sunday after the game...

[Squealing pig]

Dude, that's not a ballot, it's a lottery. 😂

I stand corrected happy hibee sc final lottery 😂

[S4uzee]

Loyalty points would be ideal right now.

They have always been ideal, should never have been scrapped

[Brightside]

That was my thinking yes , 25k at 30 a ticket .

Yeh i dont think thats allowed. :greengrin

[JohnM1875]

Knowing the SFA probably the Sunday after the game...

😂👏👏

[Northernhibee]

As the world's greatest love machine, it would be a travesty if I didn't get a ticket. Hopefully tickets will be handed out on a love machinery basis.

[seanshow]

Well 500 is guaranteed but Im thinking 1500 each if they can get all the covid regulations in place and it'll prob be at a financial loss to the sfa so fair play.

For those, who would rather watch it in the pub, while I respect your views, I would question your sanity :greengrin

I would walk the 30 miles to hampden ( but not 500 miles) if I got a ticket in ballot, its the SC final!

[gbhibby]

Ticket office will be on overtime. I think Hampden has the bar code reader which is different format to our tickets, don't know if that's been updated at Hampden yet.

[Brightside]

It can only be a ballot using this past season ST holders.

[Cod Boy]

Should be fans allowed into Easter Road as well for a beam back

[Northernhibee]

It can only be a ballot using this past season ST holders.

TBH that would be the fair way to reward people who bought a season ticket and couldn't get to a game.

[green day]

Bit of a shambles tbh. Less than 2 weeks to the game, some fans will be allowed, no idea how many, no idea how they will be allocated.

It's genuinely crackers.

I blame Petrie.

[gbhibby]

anyone with a ticket stub from the :0:--:7: game at Tinycastle goes in the Hat

it's the fairest way
It was only tickets for the stand that day I paid at the gate.🎟️🎟️😁

[Danderhall Hibs]

Definitely should be giving them to those that went to the midweek Dunfermline replay in 2007, similar numbers and they’re the most loyal, even more than the ASTs.

[Stairway 2 7]

What's our guesses.
I'm saying 8000
500 sfa press
250 each club families
So 3500 each for fans 300 of them corporate/executive

Let's hear them

[Stuart93]

Definitely should be giving them to those that went to the midweek Dunfermline replay in 2007, similar numbers and they’re the most loyal, even more than the ASTs.

I agree with that, everyone who went to both the Saturday and Wednesday games should be given a ticket

[Onion]

Touts will be enjoying this :cb

[andudare2]

I would hazard a guess that most who have renewed for next season are also s/t holders for this season,so perhaps club could enter all into a ballot? Realise this means that perhaps up to 50% having more of a chance in ballot,however if it was a normal times final then Hibs would, like they usualy do,have a promotion going to renew which most wouldn't mind happening. Just hope something can be worked out,even if it starts with hospitality s/t holders etc getting preference.

[Stairway 2 7]

Definitely should be giving them to those that went to the midweek Dunfermline replay in 2007, similar numbers and they’re the most loyal, even more than the ASTs.

4-4 5-1 Wayne Foster, pishing down against Cowdenbeath, beat at Stirling, Stranraer at home when down and thought we could stay down. Too many ha

[gbhibby]

I agree with that, everyone who went to both the Saturday and Wednesday games should be given a ticket
Or the three Cup final matches against Rangers.

[cabbageandribs1875]

It was only tickets for the stand that day I paid at the gate.🎟️🎟️😁


i'll be honest, i was too young to be trusted with money, i was on my auld mans shoulders all game and have no idea if it was tickets :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

Or the three Cup final matches against Rangers.



ah the memories

[calumhibee1]

What we looking at for all ST holders from both clubs to get a ticket? 13k or so?

[Ozyhibby]

I would hazard a guess that most who have renewed for next season are also s/t holders for this season,so perhaps club could enter all into a ballot? Realise this means that perhaps up to 50% having more of a chance in ballot,however if it was a normal times final then Hibs would, like they usualy do,have a promotion going to renew which most wouldn't mind happening. Just hope something can be worked out,even if it starts with hospitality s/t holders etc getting preference.

It should just be this seasons ticket holders. People who have bought for next season will go into the draw for next seasons final.
If it’s all about making money then why don’t the club just auction off the tickets to the highest bidders? Let the richest fans enjoy? [emoji849]


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[Sir David Gray]

What we looking at for all ST holders from both clubs to get a ticket? 13k or so?

I'd be stunned if it's as many as that. There's only around 12k allowed for the Euros.

Somewhere around the 5k mark would be my guess although I'd love it to be 13k.

[GreyJammies]

It's hard to imagine this would have been allowed had it been a club which carries around with it a reputation for malevolence and nefarious activities, such as a Sevco or Hearts for example.

I think the top gadgies of our game are very desperate for another lovely rendition of Sunshine On Leith by the Hibs choir.

We really are, rightfully so, the darlings of Scottish football. :flag:

[Potty78]

Ballot for season ticket holders from season 20/21 is the fairest way in my opinion. Wont be me unfortunately but to the folks who manage to get one, have a ball and roar us on to victory👍

[Danderhall Hibs]

Or first 1000 renewals from the current season.

[Andy74]

I'd be stunned if it's as many as that. There's only around 12k allowed for the Euros.

Somewhere around the 5k mark would be my guess although I'd love it to be 13k.

Suspect we are looking at something like 2k Hibs fans.

[gbhibby]

I would hazard a guess that most who have renewed for next season are also s/t holders for this season,so perhaps club could enter all into a ballot? Realise this means that perhaps up to 50% having more of a chance in ballot,however if it was a normal times final then Hibs would, like they usualy do,have a promotion going to renew which most wouldn't mind happening. Just hope something can be worked out,even if it starts with hospitality s/t holders etc getting preference.
I agree the club have to decide. People who had a season ticket last season and have already bought one for next season should be ranked above those who still have to renew. Expect there will be lots of renewals between now and cut off point. With 5000 people who have bought for next season already that would be the tickets gone.

[calumhibee1]

I'd be stunned if it's as many as that. There's only around 12k allowed for the Euros.

Somewhere around the 5k mark would be my guess although I'd love it to be 13k.

I’d think so as well. It would be interesting to know what the combined ST sales for both clubs are - it could give us an idea of what sort of numbers the clubs will be pushing for, as much as they’ll be unlikely to get it

[Sir David Gray]

Suspect we are looking at something like 2k Hibs fans.

Yeah I reckon it will be somewhere in the region of 2-2.5k fans for each team.

[Devonhibs]

Or what about those who have held their season tickets consecutively for the longest period?