Capacity for next THURSDAY?

[Big_Franck]

I've literally just received another email from the club with the title 'Let's try that again...correct entry times for tomorrow's match!'

This time it has staggered entry times up to 19:45.

[staunchhibby]

Bloody shambles

[tamig]

Bloody shambles

It's been corrected now though. Agree it's not a good look.

[nellio]

Got the new e-mail.

Very messy.

[tamig]

Not yet no. I had just been using the email address we were advised to use.

The email auto response advises me that they have my email and asks me not to resend the email to help them out as they are so busy so I'll stick to that for now and see if they contact me today.

I know on Monday my email came through after 6pm.

Sending an IM to Kieran might help also as someone else suggested. Good luck.

[staunchhibby]

Now got new e-mail👍

[Sir David Gray]

Sending an IM to Kieran might help also as someone else suggested. Good luck.

Received a call I've been successful. 🥳

[Billy Whizz]

Received a call I've been successful. 🥳

I’m pleased for you, great news

[Silversand]

Received a call I've been successful. [emoji3060][emoji106]

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[oneone73]

Received a call I've been successful. 🥳

Good news. Enjoy the game

[Stuart93]

See Celtic have been granted 18,500 for their friendly on Saturday.

[calumhibee1]

Received a call I've been successful. 🥳

Good news for you. Just goes to show how shambolic such a late decision from the council is though when you only find out a day before the game.

I wouldn’t even blame Hibs for it, they’re left with so much to do in such little time.

[JimBHibees]

Received a call I've been successful. 🥳

:thumbsup:

[SteveHFC]

See Celtic have been granted 18,500 for their friendly on Saturday.

That should mean we get 8,000 or more for the next home game.

[tamig]

Received a call I've been successful. 🥳

Nice one :thumbsup:

[tamig]

That should mean we get 8,000 or more for the next home game.

How do you work that out? Celtic have a different Council they deal with.

[Ringothedog]

Received a call I've been successful. 🥳

Good news

[SteveHFC]

How do you work that out? Celtic have a different Council they deal with.

Just random guessing.

[CMurdoch]

That should mean we get 8,000 or more for the next home game.

The capacity of their ground is 3 times the size of ours so we might have been allowed 6,200

Our next European game isn't until 5th August with our 1st league game a couple of days later.
If we could get 9,400 into those we would probably get all season ticket holders who want to go in.
Double what we are getting in for Thursday but it is more than doubled from last week.

Covid cases holding at 1600 for a few days now and positive tests down to 6% so looking decent.
Hospital cases start to fall now and we could be on track.

[JimBHibees]

The capacity of their ground is 3 times the size of ours so we might have been allowed 6,200

Our next European game isn't until 5th August with our 1st league game a couple of days later.
If we could get 9,400 into those we would probably get all season ticket holders who want to go in.
Double what we are getting in for Thursday but it is more than doubled from last week.

Covid cases holding at 1600 for a few days now and positive tests down to 6% so looking decent.
Hospital cases start to fall now and we could be on track.

League game is at fir park

[Billy Whizz]

League game is at fir park

Wonder if we’ll get any tickets for that game
Think Motherwell have upwards of 4,500 season tickets holders

[hibby6270]

Sending an IM to Kieran might help also as someone else suggested. Good luck.


@Power might help?


I’ve just received an email with different times to the ones posted in the thread….. with the latest entry at 6pm!!

What time is KO again…. Oh yeah, 19.45….! Almost 2 hours after the supposed final entry time!!!!

@Power

Edit…. They’ve obviously copied the Arsenal times as there are no times for certain seating blocks in the east!!

He may well still have board contacts but I thought KPower was no longer on the board as Fan Rep? Resigned 1st June 2021 because term had ended.

[Peevemor]

He may well still have board contacts but I thought KPower was no longer on the board as Fan Rep? Resigned 1st June 2021 because term had ended.

I think he's been appointed in a fan liaison position.

[Sir David Gray]

Good news for you. Just goes to show how shambolic such a late decision from the council is though when you only find out a day before the game.

I wouldn’t even blame Hibs for it, they’re left with so much to do in such little time.

Yep I don't blame Hibs for this at all.

[hibby6270]

I think he's been appointed in a fan liaison position.

Cheers. Recall seeing that mentioned as a possibility but hadn’t seen any confirmation.

I now have a question about Thursday. Usual ST seats are in West Upper North but our tickets for Thursday are West Upper South. Is their a lift facility in South, similar to the one in North?

[Moulin Yarns]

I'm not sure how people are doing the calculations for how many fans they expect at each subsequent game. I don't think you can just compare ground capacity and take a percentage, that's fine if people could teleport into their seats, but there are other factors need to be factored in, access, circulation space, facilities for food and drink, toilets. No 2 stadia are the same, Easter Road is enclosed once inside the turnstiles, tynecastle stands, main one apart, are quite more open. That might not be the best example, but I would be surprised if these things aren't looked at.

I wonder what input the Covid Recovery Group has had into the assessment.

[jgl07]

Yep I don't blame Hibs for this at all.
Edinburgh City Council have hardly covered themselves in glory over this issue. We obviously do not know what guidance has been given by the Scottish Government.

The rules seem baffling to me. Why can you not buy a cup of tea in the stadium or anything else without getting a prepaid voucher. Surely contactless debit cards could easily be used. I can go to a local café for a pot of tea and a bacon role but cannot do the same at Easter Road. Why?

[Moulin Yarns]

Edinburgh City Council have hardly covered themselves in glory over this issue. We obviously do not know what guidance has been given by the Scottish Government.

The rules seem baffling to me. Why can you not buy a cup of tea in the stadium or anything else without getting a prepaid voucher. Surely contactless debit cards could easily be used. I can go to a local café for a pot of tea and a bacon role but cannot do the same at Easter Road. Why?

I'm hazarding a guess but it might be to help the catering to have right amount of items, and so everyone isn't queuing in a confined space.

I expect contactless will be available in the future once restrictions are all lifted and there are no restrictions on the crowds.

[Power]

I’ve just received an email with different times to the ones posted in the thread….. with the latest entry at 6pm!!

What time is KO again…. Oh yeah, 19.45….! Almost 2 hours after the supposed final entry time!!!!

@Power

Edit…. They’ve obviously copied the Arsenal times as there are no times for certain seating blocks in the east!!


@Power might help?

Apologies both, just seeing this now after work - the @ functionality doesn’t provide a notification here.

I’ll speak to the Communications team about future game specific information (hopefully not long that we all need to navigate obscurity and complicated guidance).

15minute intervals per turnstile/block from 6pm onwards tomorrow night. This should create a staggered effect. Stewards will direct to a queue for access right up to kick off.

Much like last week against Arsenal, turn up in reasonable time to gain entry. I wouldn’t want any supporter missing start of the game because of a socially distanced queue.

On the subject of kiosks, how it’s operating tomorrow and short-term is not how it will be post-restrictions (packs only, pre-payment, vouchers, no in the moment purchases etc) but doing so in this fashion tomorrow allows it to operate at least.

[Sir David Gray]

How strict is the "no bags" policy likely to be? I was planning to go to the club shop before the game but obviously don't want to be refused entry because I've got a bag with me!

[Power]

How strict is the "no bags" policy likely to be? I was planning to go to the club shop before the game but obviously don't want to be refused entry because I've got a bag with me!

All good. Definitely not that strict that you can’t take purchased merchandise in with you.

The ask on bags is a request more on no rucksacks, bigger bags etc,
bags for medical or childcare reasons are ok.

Glad yer all sorted with a ticket - any future support needed just flag to me on [email protected] ✅

[Sir David Gray]

All good. Definitely not that strict that you can’t take purchased merchandise in with you.

The ask on bags is a request more on no rucksacks, bigger bags etc,
bags for medical or childcare reasons are ok.

Glad yer all sorted with a ticket - any future support needed just flag to me on [email protected] ✅

Ideal cheers. :aok:

[Hibby70]

After ordering the food pack for my kid I notice on the email that you can only present printed vouchers and not mobile ones.

So that sausage roll has cost me £4.50 plus £125 for a printer 😂

[Moulin Yarns]

After ordering the food pack for my kid I notice on the email that you can only present printed vouchers and not mobile ones.

So that sausage roll has cost me £4.50 plus £125 for a printer 😂

You were conned, £30 direct from Canon.

[JXM73]

You were conned, £30 direct from Canon.

Got a linky?

[Moulin Yarns]

Got a linky?

https://store.canon.co.uk/canon-pixma-mg2550s/0727C008/

You pay that for the cartridge these days.

[Jay]

All good. Definitely not that strict that you can’t take purchased merchandise in with you.

The ask on bags is a request more on no rucksacks, bigger bags etc,
bags for medical or childcare reasons are ok.

Glad yer all sorted with a ticket - any future support needed just flag to me on [email protected] ✅


Do you know why they dont want bags? Seems odd. Most women have a handbag of some sort .

[Hibby70]

Got a linky?

It wasn't that kind of sausage roll

[Hermit Crab]

Nice to see you posting on here HC, are you going


Yeah Billy, bagged a ticket yesterday, near enough my own seat which is decent.

[Hermit Crab]

Whats special about you then?

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I'm nightshift and will still be in my bed at half past 5.

[Hermit Crab]

good to see you posting again bud, hope you’re well :aok:


Cheers. :aok:

[Hermit Crab]

Appears in the link above you can’t buy food in the West Upper.


The West Upper does not have the facilities to cook chips, no fryers up there so they all must be purchased in the West Lower before going upstairs.

[Hermit Crab]

Hi G
Good to see you back on the forum
Say hello to your mum for me
Dave


Will do Dave, no probs. Cheers. :aok:

[Billy Whizz]

Yeah Billy, bagged a ticket yesterday, near enough my own seat which is decent.

Good for you, hope it gets your mojo back for going to see Hibs!

[SteveHFC]

The West Upper does not have the facilities to cook chips, no fryers up there so they all must be purchased in the West Lower before going upstairs.

Good to see you back posting mate :aok:

Hope all is okay.

[Hermit Crab]

As of now.

31 available in west upper

30 available in the west lower.

Lots of doubles too.

[Hermit Crab]

Good to see you back posting mate :aok:

Hope all is okay.


Cheers. :aok:

[Jay]

I'm nightshift and will still be in my bed at half past 5.

I did think Hibs hadnt thought this one through properly because HC will be on nightshift. But thankfully they did because you can choose to arrive anytime in 15 minute intervals - genius! :na na:

Grump! :greengrin

[Hermit Crab]

I did think Hibs hadnt thought this one through properly because HC will be on nightshift. But thankfully they did because you can choose to arrive anytime in 15 minute intervals - genius! :na na:

Grump! :greengrin


He's back with a bang! :greengrin

[ian cruise]

Do you know why they dont want bags? Seems odd. Most women have a handbag of some sort .

Guessing it's a combination between not being able to search them and larger bags in aisles can be a hazard in the event of fire evacuation ie trip hazard if people leave them/drop them in aisles. I actually thought rucksacks, etc. were already prohibited, I'm sure I had issue before when I was meant to be getting a train after a game.

[O'Rourke3]

I'm nightshift and will still be in my bed at half past 5.Oh, fair enough. Hibs for breakfast.

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[bingo70]

Not Hibs related but I see the St Mirren fans are going daft as they’ve only been allowed 1,039 for Sunday’s game which equates to less than 13% if their stadium capacity.

Local authorities or clubs really should start explaining the numbers better IMO.

I’m sure there’s a logic to it so why not explain it 🤷*♂️

[007]

Not Hibs related but I see the St Mirren fans are going daft as they’ve only been allowed 1,039 for Sunday’s game which equates to less than 13% if their stadium capacity.

Local authorities or clubs really should start explaining the numbers better IMO.

I’m sure there’s a logic to it so why not explain it 🤷*♂️

Are they not allowed 2000 without even having to ask the council?

[Sir David Gray]

Are they not allowed 2000 without even having to ask the council?

Not if 2,000 people doesn't allow for suitable distancing requirements.

I think there's an argument that 2,000 people could get into SMISA Stadium but they weren't automatically entitled to it if people can't physically distance.

[Lago]

Not Hibs related but I see the St Mirren fans are going daft as they’ve only been allowed 1,039 for Sunday’s game which equates to less than 13% if their stadium capacity.

Local authorities or clubs really should start explaining the numbers better IMO.

I’m sure there’s a logic to it so why not explain it 🤷*♂️
If there is a logic it's pretty obscure

[.Sean.]

Thicko of the week award goes to me. Work text me earlier about my return to work tomorrow from isolation - I’d miscounted my days, thought I wasn’t back to work til Friday as tomorrow was my last day isolating, so I’d no be able to go. Wrong! Logged on my ticketing account about 4 and there was no seats left. Logged back in for w other look after my tea and I managed to get a ticket in the West Upper block 12! :greengrin

Only thing is and it’s no big deal but for some reason I had to pay £24 instead of £20 even though I’ve got a season ticket, but I’ll not lose any sleep over it. Will honestly probably burst into tears when I’m first at my seat and looking out onto the stadium tomorrow.

[Block]

Not Hibs related but I see the St Mirren fans are going daft as they’ve only been allowed 1,039 for Sunday’s game which equates to less than 13% if their stadium capacity.

Local authorities or clubs really should start explaining the numbers better IMO.

I’m sure there’s a logic to it so why not explain it 🤷*♂️

They've got every right to be outraged if they feel they've been hard done by. Seems the Councils are applying different rules to what is essentially the same issue. It shouldn't be difficult to have a standard across the board percentage per stadia attendance with a few caveats in place.

[ian cruise]

Not Hibs related but I see the St Mirren fans are going daft as they’ve only been allowed 1,039 for Sunday’s game which equates to less than 13% if their stadium capacity.

Local authorities or clubs really should start explaining the numbers better IMO.

I’m sure there’s a logic to it so why not explain it 🤷*♂️

You know, you've hit the nail on the head here. People would be far more accepting of the limits if the reason for the numbers (access, distancing limits, need to close stands whether related to rules or just not financially viable) is what's missing here.

In the absence of factually accurate information people are just filling in the gaps with their own theories and/or conspiracies.

[Ronniekirk]

Not Hibs related but I see the St Mirren fans are going daft as they’ve only been allowed 1,039 for Sunday’s game which equates to less than 13% if their stadium capacity.

Local authorities or clubs really should start explaining the numbers better IMO.

I’m sure there’s a logic to it so why not explain it [emoji1745]*[emoji3603]

They were only allowed 500 at Thier last match


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[Block]

They were only allowed 500 at Thier last match


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What was the logic applied for allowing 500 in to their last match? Approximately 6% of their capacity.

[Sir David Gray]

What was the logic applied for allowing 500 in to their last match? Approximately 6% of their capacity.

Renfrewshire was in level 2 until Monday and 500 was the maximum they were allowed without having to ask for permission for more.

[Block]

Renfrewshire was in level 2 until Monday and 500 was the maximum they were allowed without having to ask for permission for more.

Thanks for replying with the answer to that.

Ronnie seemed to think progressing from 500 to 1000 and odds seemed to justify a 13% stadium attendance now that we're in level zero while other clubs are increasing their stadium attendance percentage to way more than 13%. Any answer to that question?

[Sir David Gray]

Thanks for replying with the answer to that.

Ronnie seemed to think progressing from 500 to 1000 and odds seemed to justify a 13% stadium attendance now that we're in level zero while other clubs are increasing their stadium attendance percentage to way more than 13%. Any answer to that question?

I have no idea how it's being worked out now.

Clubs can now accommodate 2,000 fans without needing to ask the council or Government for more.

However they must still adhere to social distancing measures so clearly if their stadium only holds 2,000 seats they're not going to be allowed to have a full stadium. St Mirren's stadium holds just over 8,000 seats so the authorities must not think the required distancing measures can happen with any more than 1,039 people in attendance.

I've got no idea how they arrived at that though.

[Block]

I have no idea how it's being worked out now.

Clubs can now accommodate 2,000 fans without needing to ask the council or Government for more.

However they must still adhere to social distancing measures so clearly if their stadium only holds 2,000 seats they're not going to be allowed to have a full stadium. St Mirren's stadium holds just over 8,000 seats so the authorities must not think the required distancing measures can happen with any more than 1,039 people in attendance.

I've got no idea how they arrived at that though.

Correct. We the public and football supporters are all in the total darkness as to why councils are randomly and indiscriminately allocating attendance numbers at football clubs across Scotland.

[Peevemor]

Correct. We the public and football supporters are all in the total darkness as to why councils are randomly and indiscriminately allocating attendance numbers at football clubs across Scotland.If you're in the dark the allowances may appear random & indiscriminate but you can't say that they are.

[Dmas]

Just noticed the tickets where on general sale for tonight, just before I buy a couple for me and the boy where’s best to park round ER just now? Work late I’ll be squeezed for time by the time I get into edinburgh

[Ronniekirk]

Thanks for replying with the answer to that.

Ronnie seemed to think progressing from 500 to 1000 and odds seemed to justify a 13% stadium attendance now that we're in level zero while other clubs are increasing their stadium attendance percentage to way more than 13%. Any answer to that question?

I have no idea but I live in paisley and am surrounded by saints fans so will try and find out if they have been given an explanation
I know Renfrewshire is back being one of several Authorities where cases no s are causing the Goverment concern so maybe that has something to do with it
When it was just 500 they only used one stand behind the goal


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[Hibby70]

Still tickets available in blocks of 2 in section 09

[Just Alf]

Thanks for replying with the answer to that.

Ronnie seemed to think progressing from 500 to 1000 and odds seemed to justify a 13% stadium attendance now that we're in level zero while other clubs are increasing their stadium attendance percentage to way more than 13%. Any answer to that question?The specific number is worked out by the club, they apply the current rules taking into account how many section are open, seat and aisle sizes etc.

Clubs won't want to cheat on it as it would be a bit of a nightmare if they failed a validation check and were refused to have anyone at all.

[GreenCastle]

Just noticed the tickets where on general sale for tonight, just before I buy a couple for me and the boy where’s best to park round ER just now? Work late I’ll be squeezed for time by the time I get into edinburgh

Depends which way you are approaching Edinburgh…

Leith walk is 1 way and pretty messy with tram works and diversions.

[Moulin Yarns]

The specific number is worked out by the club, they apply the current rules taking into account how many section are open, seat and aisle sizes etc.

Clubs won't want to cheat on it as it would be a bit of a nightmare if they failed a validation check and were refused to have anyone at all.

I think one thing being missed is that safety certificate is required from the council. At the moment the council is looking at more than normal for a stadium safety certificate.

Look at Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs, very similar stadium capacity but quite different number allowed just now.

[GRA]

Depends which way you are approaching Edinburgh…

Leith walk is 1 way and pretty messy with tram works and diversions.

I seldom drive to the games nowadays due to traffic but if I do I tend to park on Pilrig Street and walk up. Takes about 15 minutes to walk but will always get a space there.

[SChibs]

Just noticed the tickets where on general sale for tonight, just before I buy a couple for me and the boy where’s best to park round ER just now? Work late I’ll be squeezed for time by the time I get into edinburgh

Sainsburys at Meadowbank and walk through the path behind it. You get 3 hours which is plenty if you time your arrival right

[Just Alf]

I think one thing being missed is that safety certificate is required from the council. At the moment the council is looking at more than normal for a stadium safety certificate.

Look at Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs, very similar stadium capacity but quite different number allowed just now.

Yup, that's what I was trying to say, the Clubs submit their plan to then get it certified :agree:

[Moulin Yarns]

I see that the west of Scotland fc supporters are not pleased that Celtc are getting more allowed than them. All is good in the world again 😁

[GreenCastle]

I seldom drive to the games nowadays due to traffic but if I do I tend to park on Pilrig Street and walk up. Takes about 15 minutes to walk but will always get a space there.

Yeah I often find parking a bit further away is better and walking that trying to get really close.

[CMurdoch]

Just noticed the tickets where on general sale for tonight, just before I buy a couple for me and the boy where’s best to park round ER just now? Work late I’ll be squeezed for time by the time I get into edinburgh

There will only be a quarter of the usual crowd tonight so shouldn't be an issue.
Sainsbury's at Meadowbank is a good call and will keep you well away from Leith Walk which must be avoided at all costs.

[Billy Whizz]

The teams we play if we beat Santa Coloma, kick off at 6pm tonight. Gzira United are at home 1st

[bruca1875]

Sainsburys at Meadowbank and walk through the path behind it. You get 3 hours which is plenty if you time your arrival right

Just be aware. Half the car park is now a building site.

[04Sauzee]

St J Vs Galatasary , what a nightmare

https://twitter.com/stjohnstone1884/status/1418192528457797632?s=19

[Dublin07]

Looks like another section been made available for tonight’s game section 14 has around 80 seats available.

[CropleyWasGod]

St J Vs Galatasary , what a nightmare

https://twitter.com/stjohnstone1884/status/1418192528457797632?s=19

That could have been us. Smart thinking on our part to throw the Cup Final.

[.Sean.]

St J Vs Galatasary , what a nightmare

https://twitter.com/stjohnstone1884/status/1418192528457797632?s=19
Unless I’m being silly how is it St Johnstone’s fault? It’s surely up to Galatasary to find a venue or forfeit, since they’re the ones on the red list?

[Since90+2]

Unless I’m being silly how is it St Johnstone’s fault? It’s surely up to Galatasary to find a venue or forfeit, since they’re the ones on the red list?

I think the responsibility to stage the game lies with the designated home team, regardless of country level restrictions.

Is Turkey on Ireland's red list? If not that's where it will likely be played.

[nonshinyfinish]

Unless I’m being silly how is it St Johnstone’s fault? It’s surely up to Galatasary to find a venue or forfeit, since they’re the ones on the red list?

"Should either side fail to meet the stated deadlines they could forfeit the home leg 3-0"

What if both teams do? 3-3 on aggregate, ET and pens in some airport car park?

[Since90+2]

"Should either side fail to meet the stated deadlines they could forfeit the home leg 3-0"

What if both teams do? 3-3 on aggregate, ET and pens in some airport car park?

Probably team with higher co-efficient through.

[CMurdoch]

Turkey have a population of 85 million people and had 8,000 cases yesterday
UK have a population of 68 million people and had 44,000 cases yesterday

We appear to be way more poxy than them and went into a free for all on the 19th July
Don't think the tie is until 5th August, surely a dispensation can be arranged.

[Eyrie]

Yeah I often find parking a bit further away is better and walking that trying to get really close.

Learnt that the hard way when I tried parking on Marionville Road a few times and had to sit in the queue whilst those who used Sainsburys got priority on the roundabout.

[hibbysam]

Unless I’m being silly how is it St Johnstone’s fault? It’s surely up to Galatasary to find a venue or forfeit, since they’re the ones on the red list?

It’s Britain’s red list though mate, Turkey never asked to be put on it, that’s a decision our government made.