Restricted numbers

[hibbysam]

If you are going to challenge it then do it properly and email Hibs about it. Tell them that you won't be wearing a mask, even if asked to do so. Be sure to include your client reference number so they can make sure you don't get a ticket if the number the council allows us gets reduced as a result. It'll be worth it though, won't it? Point of principle. 🙂

I would add that Hibs said:

"We know you want to shout and sing to back the team – for the moment please continue to wear your mask. Be respectful to others in your vicinity taking a responsible approach at all times, avoid excessive shouting/singing/celebrations as those activities increase the risk of transmission of COVID-19."

Which to me suggests it should be short term measure.

The boy on the mic was wanting the fans to ramp up the noise 😂 should he be sacked for telling people not to follow the rules?

[hibbysam]

It’s for that reason that I’m choosing to drive everywhere at 70mph. It’s a nonsense that some roads are 20/30/40/50/60mph and until that’s sorted I’m just going as fast as I want. :greengrin

I do that anyway… isn’t that the norm? The 20mph is a nonsense and just makes main roads less environmentally friendly.

[007]

The boy on the mic was wanting the fans to ramp up the noise 😂 should he be sacked for telling people not to follow the rules?

He only wanted it done once, at kick off, and once isn't excessive. 🙃

[hibbysam]

He only wanted it done once, at kick off, and once isn't excessive. 🙃

Twice is though and he was shouting about it at half time too!

[007]

Twice is though and he was shouting about it at half time too!

He'd determined that we'd held back enough at kick off so we'd be okay to do a bit more for the start of the 2nd half.

[hibbysam]

He'd determined that we'd held back enough at kick off so we'd be okay to do a bit more for the start of the 2nd half.

Pre game he couldn’t hear us as he’d ramped the music up full blast!!

[SChibs]

Yet still some folk don't understand why? 🙄

I'm open to changing my mind on wearing masks in the ground if there's any credible evidence to say covid is likely to be spread outdoors. Until then I'll be mask off when in my seat. If a steward asks me to put one on I will because they are only doing their job but it doesn't mean the rule makes any sense

[007]

I think it’s more that some people challenge the ‘why’

It’s not something I’d make a big protest about but I’m not sitting outdoors for over 2 hours being unable to hold a decent conversation with the people I’m with. I’m sorry but just not doing it, unless of course the rules are much stricter enforced, in which case I’d probably decide not to go back until the rule isn’t enforced.

As for it being against the rules, I’m sure we all break the rules at various things from time to time.

I absolutely recognise it’s a different country with different legislation but if there was any real health risk to it, royalty, the prime minister and those sat directly around them would have been wearing a mask throughout all the sporting events they’ve been at recently including the European championships and Wimbledon.

Are you saying you can't talk when you've got your mask on? Where did you get it from, the Gimp? 😉https://youtu.be/S8kPqAV_74M

Wimbledon and the European Championships at Wembley were test events where you had be either double vaccinated or have a negative covid test so your argument falls down there.

[ABZHFC]

If you genuinely think masks should be mandatory to wear at the football then stay at home, honestly

[ABZHFC]

By the way, it’s also been against stadium rules to stand persistently at matches since the 90s, but that doesn’t stop thousands of folk doing it every week - and rightly so too, it’s how football is meant to be watched.

The whole debate about masks and capacity crowds has just made me even more fervent in my demands for all restrictions to be removed on the 10th of August. We need that to happen urgently, and I hope boards up and down Scotland are preparing to put pressure on Holyrood and their local council to make sure that happens

[H18 SFR]

The mask wearers are the noisy minority. This thread will be page 20 come the 10th of August.

[hibbysam]

Are you saying you can't talk when you've got your mask on? Where did you get it from, the Gimp? 😉https://youtu.be/S8kPqAV_74M

Wimbledon and the European Championships at Wembley were test events where you had be either double vaccinated or have a negative covid test so your argument falls down there.

Being double jabbed makes absolutely no difference to the transmission of the virus though? In fact it’s probably worse as you are less likely to show symptoms.

[Moulin Yarns]

The new rules say bin your rubbish, or take it home.



Where does this rule, which didn't exist in March 2020, fit in to the "personal choice" mantra?

Seriously!!! That's something everyone SHOULD do, and have been doing for ever.

[hibbysam]

Seriously!!! That's something everyone should do, and have been doing for ever.

Everyone has been binning their rubbish at ER forever? Let’s not talk pish now.

[Moulin Yarns]

I do that anyway… isn’t that the norm? The 20mph is a nonsense and just makes main roads less environmentally friendly.

Which shows how much you know!!

https://www.20splenty.org/climateblog


https://www.bmj.com/content/368/bmj.m453/rr-0

[skankomcphee]

The new rules say bin your rubbish, or take it home.

Last week and last night I saw food rubbish left about. Stuff folk have had almost in their mouth and breathed all over. Do they staff have grippers? Does it matter - why should they be exposed to even a tiny risk for folk who can't follow the rules?

Where does this rule, which didn't exist in March 2020, fit in to the "personal choice" mantra?

Saddens me to say it but a good part of our support is most certainly of the hard of thinking variety. Clearly demonstrated on the facebook pages, where we regularly see basic questions asked where the answer could be found in seconds using a website called google.

[Moulin Yarns]

Everyone has been binning their rubbish at ER forever? Let’s not talk pish now.

There is a word I used that you obviously don't understand 🙄

[Moulin Yarns]

Saddens me to say it but a good part of our support is most certainly of the hard of thinking variety. Clearly demonstrated on the facebook pages, where we regularly see basic questions asked where the answer could be found in seconds using a website called google.

👍 Not just Facebook, obviously 😉

[FilipinoHibs]

The fact that 95% of those near to me in both the Arsenal and ECL matches were not wearing masks sums it up. Masks are not that effective anyway and out of doors in a socially distanced seat arrangement are not needed.

Emphasising mask wearing when most are ignoring such stipulations risks undermining other measures which are desirable and necessary.


Where is your evidence that mask wearing is not very effective? Can you reference some studies? In East Asia where it is culturally acceptable to wear masks it has proven highly effective. At football Where you may be outside for 2 hours in close proximity to others, I would say mask wearing makes sense. The problem is the government in Westminster has shifted the responsibility to the individual so they can blame them for the rise in infections while trying to achieve herd immunity before winter,with all the ill health that can bring.

[Since90+2]

Where is your evidence that mask wearing is not very effective? Can you reference some studies? In East Asia where it is culturally acceptable to wear masks it has proven highly effective. At football Where you may be outside for 2 hours in close proximity to others, I would say mask wearing makes sense. The problem is the government in Westminster has shifted the responsibility to the individual so they can blame them for the rise in infections while trying to achieve herd immunity before winter,with all the ill health that can bring.

The chances of catching covid outside is very very small. If you really want to read some "studies" stick those exact words in Google.

[hibbysam]

There is a word I used that you obviously don't understand 🙄

Which word? ‘Have been doing forever’ - I understand all those words and the statement is wrong.

[Moulin Yarns]

Which word? ‘Have been doing forever’ - I understand all those words and the statement is wrong.

Please, go back and read the post before showing yourself up. 🙄

[hibbysam]

Which shows how much you know!!

https://www.20splenty.org/climateblog


https://www.bmj.com/content/368/bmj.m453/rr-0

As soon as it said it reduces traffic levels I closed it down again. One of the worst statements I’ll read today and I’ve read some nonsense on here. Must’ve been someone that lives out in the sticks that wrote it. Huge build up of traffic, cars travelling in lower gears and higher revs. That doesn’t save anyone fuel, it uses more than travelling at one constant speed.

[hibbysam]

Please, go back and read the post before showing yourself up. 🙄

I’ve read it and what I’ve quoted is exactly what you said. I agree folk should do it, but they haven’t been doing it forever.

[Jamesie]

The chances of catching covid outside is very very small. If you really want to read some "studies" stick those exact words in Google.

I’ve been saying this to a lot of people since I tested positive last Monday - immediate conclusion from most has been that I must have caught it at the England v Italy game at Wembley, but the three folk I was there with are absolutely fine. Far greater a chance of doing so on transport to/from London or indeed even in, say, Leith Tesco. For the days before and after that trip I was finding on days where my only travels were on foot to/from that Tesco to shop for 10 or so minutes that the app data was evidencing minor contact with 5/6 folk who had tested positive. Previously you’d be lucky if it was even 1.

[CockneyRebel]

I’ve read it and what I’ve quoted is exactly what you said. I agree folk should do it, but they haven’t been doing it forever.


He meant ....should do it and should have always been doing it.

I think you get it too but as usual you have to keep going until folk fall asleep.

[Moulin Yarns]

I’ve read it and what I’ve quoted is exactly what you said. I agree folk should do it, but they haven’t been doing it forever.

But you agree that they should be doing it, and should have been doing it for ever. 👍

[Moulin Yarns]

As soon as it said it reduces traffic levels I closed it down again. One of the worst statements I’ll read today and I’ve read some nonsense on here. Must’ve been someone that lives out in the sticks that wrote it. Huge build up of traffic, cars travelling in lower gears and higher revs. That doesn’t save anyone fuel, it uses more than travelling at one constant speed.

So the British medical journal is wrong!! Wow 🙄

[hibbysam]

So the British medical journal is wrong!! Wow 🙄

If they think there is less traffic with 20mph then they are wrong, absolutely.

[hibbysam]

He meant ....should do it and should have always been doing it.

I think you get it too but as usual you have to keep going until folk fall asleep.

Not at all, I read it as people should be doing it, and have been doing it forever. Exactly as it says. Why would I read it wrongly on purpose and mind read what he was trying to say?

[Keith_M]

:grr:

[Moulin Yarns]

If they think there is less traffic with 20mph then they are wrong, absolutely.

They never said that!!!

Same traffic using less fuel = less emissions and safer for other road users.

Clearly you didn't read any of it. 🙄

[CockneyRebel]

Not at all, I read it as people should be doing it, and have been doing it forever. Exactly as it says. Why would I read it wrongly on purpose and mind read what he was trying to say?


It's what you do.

[hibbysam]

They never said that!!!

Same traffic using less fuel = less emissions and safer for other road users.

Clearly you didn't read any of it. 🙄

Your right I read the first link. However - traffic built up, stopping and starting, higher revs = far more emissions and far more fuel than everyone travelling at a steady speed.

[hibbysam]

It's what you do.

I just read posts as they are written, if they are written wrongly that’s the posters problem not the readers. Have a fantastic day.

[Billy Whizz]

Can anyone bring this thread on track, asking for a friend please😀
Home European game - how many do we think
Motherwell away- Sunday 1st August, do you think Hibs will get any tickets
Ross County Home - Presume now Sunday 8th - ??!

[Andy74]

It’s not really a difficult one.

We’re meant to do it as it’s in the rules Hibs have chosen to enter their stadium. However, most rules tend to be quite well self policed when you have large numbers of people according to how sensible people think the rule is.

Masks on during the game is something most people will see as out of step with general guidance and practice now and therefore most will choose not to follow it.

[bigwheel]

Can anyone bring this thread on track, asking for a friend please[emoji3]
Home European game - how many do we think
Motherwell away- Sunday 1st August, do you think Hibs will get any tickets
Ross County Home - Presume now Sunday 8th - ??!

I don’t see us getting any away tickets for Motherwell.

[B.H.F.C]

I don’t see us getting any away tickets for Motherwell.

I don’t either but Ross County have given St Johnstone an allocation next week.

[Eyrie]

Can anyone bring this thread on track, asking for a friend please😀
Home European game - how many do we think
Motherwell away- Sunday 1st August, do you think Hibs will get any tickets
Ross County Home - Presume now Sunday 8th - ??!

1 - Probably the same again, but hopefully more.
2 - Probably none.
3 - With restrictions being lifted the next day, there's no real reason not to let us have 10,000 ie all the season ticket holders but spread throughout the stadium and not in our own seats.

[hibbysam]

Can anyone bring this thread on track, asking for a friend please😀
Home European game - how many do we think
Motherwell away- Sunday 1st August, do you think Hibs will get any tickets
Ross County Home - Presume now Sunday 8th - ??!

Home euro game 7-7.5k, Motherwell would imagine very small amount if any. Ross county 9-9.5k. Best guess.

[Eyrie]

It’s not really a difficult one.

We’re meant to do it as it’s in the rules Hibs have chosen to enter their stadium. However, most rules tend to be quite well self policed when you have large numbers of people according to how sensible people think the rule is.

Masks on during the game is something most people will see as out of step with general guidance and practice now and therefore most will choose not to follow it.

Wearing a mask during the game is a condition of entry in the same way as paying for a ticket. Only difference is that it's trickier to enforce.

I had empty seats around me so didn't wear mine in my seat on Thursday, but would have done so if there were people close enough.

[Moulin Yarns]

Your right I read the first link. However - traffic built up, stopping and starting, higher revs = far more emissions and far more fuel than everyone travelling at a steady speed.

Here's a question for you. What reason do you think everywhere has introduced 20mph in towns? Just to annoy you?

[hibbysam]

Here's a question for you. What reason do you think everywhere has introduced 20mph in towns? Just to annoy you?

Certainly not for climate purposes anyway. Was all to do with road safety. It’s a football forum though so I’ll leave it there, it was a tongue in cheek throwaway remark to a previous poster.

[bigwheel]

I don’t either but Ross County have given St Johnstone an allocation next week.

Oh that’s good to hear [emoji106]

[bigwheel]

From some of the chat on here, it feels like there will now be a reduced demand for tickets . People either not supportive of any restrictions, or not yet comfortable to be in large crowd gatherings ..sounds like attendances will be somewhat reduced this season.

[H18 SFR]

From some of the chat on here, it feels like there will now be a reduced demand for tickets . People either not supportive of any restrictions, or not yet comfortable to be in large crowd gatherings ..sounds like attendances will be somewhat reduced this season.

This is a very good point.

[bingo70]

Certainly not for climate purposes anyway. Was all to do with road safety. It’s a football forum though so I’ll leave it there, it was a tongue in cheek throwaway remark to a previous poster.

I thought it was an interesting analogy.

I get the point of the 20mph limits and I’ll try snd be sensible when it’s a built up area with kids around that could run out or I could need to break sharply. I don’t stick to 20mph when I’m driving late at night when there’s nobody else around though as it’s unnecessary and there’s next to no risk at going say 25-30mph.

Similar principles to wearing a mask. I’ll follow the rules when it makes sense to do so. When there’s no sense behind it I won’t.

[Mikey_1875]

I know it’s not been the case to use all four stands at ER recently but for the Motherwell game if they were not making use of the away stand it holds around 4000. So i’d be hopeful there is a chance of getting a decent amount 800-1000?

[Billy Whizz]

From some of the chat on here, it feels like there will now be a reduced demand for tickets . People either not supportive of any restrictions, or not yet comfortable to be in large crowd gatherings ..sounds like attendances will be somewhat reduced this season.

Also forgot how an expensive hobby going to the football is. Paid for my season ticket, and before I get to use it, spent over £100 on friendlies and hopefully 2 Euro games
Think the 2 lads I take, their parents are fed up paying extra money for all these games

[Sir David Gray]

I don’t either but Ross County have given St Johnstone an allocation next week.

Thanks never knew that, that's very encouraging.

I just assumed no away fans would be allowed until after 9th August.

Presumably the St Johnstone allocation won't impact on Ross County allowing all of their fans in?

[Sir David Gray]

From some of the chat on here, it feels like there will now be a reduced demand for tickets . People either not supportive of any restrictions, or not yet comfortable to be in large crowd gatherings ..sounds like attendances will be somewhat reduced this season.

I think the fact that we've just struggled to sell 4,700 tickets for our first competitive match at Easter Road for 16 months suggests your point is spot on.

I really thought the vast majority would have been champing at the bit to get back but maybe not.

[Ronniekirk]

I think the fact that we've just struggled to sell 4,700 tickets for our first competitive match at Easter Road for 16 months suggests your point is spot on.

I really thought the vast majority would have been champing at the bit to get back but maybe not.

Season ticket Holders had to pay for this one so for League game I assume they would of been snapped up with no public sale


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[Sir David Gray]

Season ticket Holders had to pay for this one so for League game I assume they would of been snapped up with no public sale


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True I just assumed tickets for Thursday night would have been like gold dust.

[CockneyRebel]

I just read posts as they are written, if they are written wrongly that’s the posters problem not the readers. Have a fantastic day.


zzzzzzzzz

[marinello59]

I think the fact that we've just struggled to sell 4,700 tickets for our first competitive match at Easter Road for 16 months suggests your point is spot on.

I really thought the vast majority would have been champing at the bit to get back but maybe not.

Aye, there are obviously plenty of people who, quite understandably, don’t want to joint large crowds yet.

[matty_f]

By the way, it’s also been against stadium rules to stand persistently at matches since the 90s, but that doesn’t stop thousands of folk doing it every week - and rightly so too, it’s how football is meant to be watched.

The whole debate about masks and capacity crowds has just made me even more fervent in my demands for all restrictions to be removed on the 10th of August. We need that to happen urgently, and I hope boards up and down Scotland are preparing to put pressure on Holyrood and their local council to make sure that happens

It literally does stop thousands of people standing every week.

[marinello59]

Thanks never knew that, that's very encouraging.

I just assumed no away fans would be allowed until after 9th August.

Presumably the St Johnstone allocation won't impact on Ross County allowing all of their fans in?

That’s all it comes down to, accommodating the home fans first. There are no rules stopping clubs from offering tickets to away fans. We should manage to get in to a few places in the early part of the season. :thumbsup:

[B.H.F.C]

Anyone got any idea how man season tickets Motherwell have sold?

[hibbysam]

Anyone got any idea how man season tickets Motherwell have sold?

They were giving them away to previous ones weren’t they? So I’d imagine loads by their standards.

[Billy Whizz]

Anyone got any idea how man season tickets Motherwell have sold?

I believe more than 4,000

[Helensburghhibs]

Also forgot how an expensive hobby going to the football is. Paid for my season ticket, and before I get to use it, spent over £100 on friendlies and hopefully 2 Euro games
Think the 2 lads I take, their parents are fed up paying extra money for all these games

I think this may also be a factor this year mate. People will have committed funds elsewhere. Even myself who has 2 season tickets was brought back to earth the other day seeing the fuel money, food money etc, 😄🤣

[007]

Being double jabbed makes absolutely no difference to the transmission of the virus though? In fact it’s probably worse as you are less likely to show symptoms.

Another one stating something as fact when it is actually based on their own guesswork rather than any sort of reliable studies.

Public Health England don't agree with you.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/one-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-can-cut-household-transmission-by-up-to-half

What's your reliable source that says vaccinations make no difference to transmission or are in fact probably worse? (Finding a website, from months before the PHE studies, that says nothing has been proven yet isn't evidence supporting your ridiculous claim).

[B.H.F.C]

I believe more than 4,000

Would say that makes us getting an allocation for Fir Park quite unlikely as that won’t be far of a third of capacity.

[hibbysam]

Another one stating something as fact when it is actually based on their own guesswork rather than any sort of reliable studies.

Public Health England don't agree with you.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/one-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-can-cut-household-transmission-by-up-to-half

What's your reliable source that says vaccinations make no difference to transmission or are in fact probably worse? (Finding a website, from months before the NHS studies, that says nothing has been proven yet isn't evidence supporting your ridiculous claim).

The fact I know so many that have been double jabbed and still had the virus and therefore able to pass it on. The worse part was because double jabbed are less likely to have serious symptoms, therefore more likely to be out and about without being tested. You don’t suddenly stop transmitting the virus as soon as you’ve been double jabbed otherwise all those who have been would be free to do whatever they please.

[CMurdoch]

I think the fact that we've just struggled to sell 4,700 tickets for our first competitive match at Easter Road for 16 months suggests your point is spot on.

I really thought the vast majority would have been champing at the bit to get back but maybe not.

I think you will find a far higher demand for tickets for the next round game on the 5th.
For me that's where the season starts for real.
4700 tickets sold immediately with little notice for a game against total no hopers was pretty good.

[007]

The fact I know so many that have been double jabbed and still had the virus and therefore able to pass it on. The worse part was because double jabbed are less likely to have serious symptoms, therefore more likely to be out and about without being tested. You don’t suddenly stop transmitting the virus as soon as you’ve been double jabbed otherwise all those who have been would be free to do whatever they please.

Your previous post said something completely different. You said it makes no difference to the transmission of the virus and it fact it is probably worse.

Now you are saying that being vaccinated doesn't mean you can't catch and doesn't mean you can't pass it on. I agree with you on this and your new angle actually supports the case for continuing to wear masks and all the other measures if you know so many people who have been vaccinated and still caught the virus.

[hibbysam]

Your previous post said something completely different. You said it makes no difference to the transmission of the virus and it fact it is probably worse.

Now you are saying that being vaccinated doesn't mean you can't catch and doesn't mean you can't pass it on. I agree with you on this and your new angle actually supports the case for continuing to wear masks and all the other measures if you know so many people who have been vaccinated and still caught the virus.

Apologies for poor wording. And again, the ‘worse’ bit wasn’t meant that it was more transmissible, just that the person carrying is less likely to know they are carrying it as the jabs remove a lot of the severity in most cases.

[bingo70]

I think you will find a far higher demand for tickets for the next round game on the 5th.
For me that's where the season starts for real.
4700 tickets sold immediately with little notice for a game against total no hopers was pretty good.

I agree.

The opposition didn’t make a huge difference to me as I just wanted to get back inside the ground. Playing against a team from a tiny country that were always going to be ***** and not a competitive game wouldn’t appeal to everyone though.

When you then add in the conditions of entry and the difficulty to get tickets, especially for groups who want to sit together I can see why loads never bothered.

Will be different against this Croatian mob though as it should be a good competitive game.

[007]

Apologies for poor wording. And again, the ‘worse’ bit wasn’t meant that it was more transmissible, just that the person carrying is less likely to know they are carrying it as the jabs remove a lot of the severity in most cases.

No problem. I agree with you on that point. 🙂

[Sir David Gray]

That’s all it comes down to, accommodating the home fans first. There are no rules stopping clubs from offering tickets to away fans. We should manage to get in to a few places in the early part of the season. :thumbsup:

Hope so, I suppose away fans getting into Easter Road might be a different story since we'll struggle to accommodate all of our season ticket holders until we're back to full capacity.

[Sir David Gray]

I agree.

The opposition didn’t make a huge difference to me as I just wanted to get back inside the ground. Playing against a team from a tiny country that were always going to be ***** and not a competitive game wouldn’t appeal to everyone though.

When you then add in the conditions of entry and the difficulty to get tickets, especially for groups who want to sit together I can see why loads never bothered.

Will be different against this Croatian mob though as it should be a good competitive game.

I just thought the bit in bold would have trumped everything else. I do get the other things would maybe come into it though so hopefully we see a lot of interest for the upcoming games.

Ironically I'll miss the next home European game!

[hibbysam]

I just thought the bit in bold would have trumped everything else. I do get the other things would maybe come into it though so hopefully we see a lot of interest for the upcoming games.

Ironically I'll miss the next home European game!

The restricted group numbers will be a huge factor. Most people won’t like going alone, or have kids etc, so if they can’t get 4 seats (or more if required) then they’ll probably just not bother going. I’m lucky I don’t mind sitting away from my mates, but a lot of older folks won’t, hence why the empty FF really annoyed me on Thursday (not from the club but from whoever signed off numbers), could’ve had so many more bigger groups in there.

[ABZHFC]

I think the fact that we've just struggled to sell 4,700 tickets for our first competitive match at Easter Road for 16 months suggests your point is spot on.

I really thought the vast majority would have been champing at the bit to get back but maybe not.

This is not to deride your point, as I agree with your views on this.

But I reckon when going to the football is back to full, early 2020 normality, then yes, there will be much more clamour. But the reality is when there are this many restrictions still in place, and the prices are set too high, then far less people will want to come along.

It's almost as if watching Hibs at Easter Road is about far more than just the product on the pitch, but the price, atmosphere/matchday experience, and being able to go along with your mates hassle free.

[Ronniekirk]

True I just assumed tickets for Thursday night would have been like gold dust.

I did think they wouldn’t go to a public sale


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[CMurdoch]

I agree.

The opposition didn’t make a huge difference to me as I just wanted to get back inside the ground. Playing against a team from a tiny country that were always going to be ***** and not a competitive game wouldn’t appeal to everyone though.

When you then add in the conditions of entry and the difficulty to get tickets, especially for groups who want to sit together I can see why loads never bothered.

Will be different against this Croatian mob though as it should be a good competitive game.

I probably saved £150 in tickets alone (for 2) by not going to the two friendlies and Thursdays game
Will start burning further money following Hibs from the 5th August.
The game against the Croatians is massive. Will be a big bun fight between Hibees for tickets.
Sell out on day one of sale. Hopefully more than 4,700 tickets available. Less than 7,500 would be grim.

[Ringothedog]

True I just assumed tickets for Thursday night would have been like gold dust.

Technically they were, the initial batch sold out in under an hour The following day 2300 were sold. All that was mainly singles and a few with 2 seats together. Football is a very social game and to sit on your own can be quite boring. I had that on Thursday and it just not the same as sitting side by side with your mates and discussing incidents on the pitch. It will be interesting to see if we will be allowed more at the next couple of games. I would like to see 10500 which would accommodate all our ST holders

[007]

Statement by Budge which I'm sure clears up all questions. 🤔

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/stadium-capacity-update

A Jambo currently on Superscoreboard squealing about number of tickets allowed. Wrongly claimed we had over 6k v Santa Coloma. Not like a Jambo to fudge the figures.

[H18 SFR]

Statement by Budge which I'm sure clears up all questions. 🤔

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/stadium-capacity-update

A Jambo currently on Superscoreboard squealing about number of tickets allowed. Wrongly claimed we had over 6k v Santa Coloma. Not like a Jambo to fudge the figures.

At the end of the day we are all football fans and it’s time to move on and get the stadiums open allowing for full capacity.

[hibbysam]

At the end of the day we are all football fans and it’s time to move on and get the stadiums open allowing for full capacity.

Absolutely. So going by the Hearts method, we would’ve had 50% last week so 100% is 9400. Looking at around 7000 and then 9400 in the next two games then?

[hibbyfraelibby]

Statement by Budge which I'm sure clears up all questions. 🤔

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/stadium-capacity-update

A Jambo currently on Superscoreboard squealing about number of tickets allowed. Wrongly claimed we had over 6k v Santa Coloma. Not like a Jambo to fudge the figures.

So Budge has finally come clean on the Tinycastle capacity.

By her own admission only 6047 seats equals one third of their seating as they can only use one in three of their seats.

So officially the Rust Bucket Arena only has 18,141 ultra narrow seating capacity. Not quite the 20k promised

[Ringothedog]

So Budge has finally come clean on the Tinycastle capacity.

By her own admission only 6047 seats equals one third of their seating as they can only use one in three of their seats.

So officially the Rust Bucket Arena only has 18,141 ultra narrow seating capacity. Not quite the 20k promised

More importantly I wish someone would show her how to spell “METRE” correctly.

[Moulin Yarns]

So Budge has finally come clean on the Tinycastle capacity.

By her own admission only 6047 seats equals one third of their seating as they can only use one in three of their seats.

So officially the Rust Bucket Arena only has 18,141 ultra narrow seating capacity. Not quite the 20k promised

Does that figure perhaps exclude the directors 'box' and 'media centre' section of the the as yet unfinished main stand seats?

[Just Alf]

Does that figure perhaps exclude the directors 'box' and 'media centre' section of the the as yet unfinished main stand seats?

For Covid certification reasons they've also had to exclude the police box seats and also the bogs and the wee seats the turnstile guys use so that clearly must bring the total down :agree:

[Ronniekirk]

St Mirren only allowed 1039 for Hearts league game at home
Edit just some random fan speculating that was what they were allowed for Patrick Thistle game


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[Oscar T Grouch]

So Budge has finally come clean on the Tinycastle capacity.

By her own admission only 6047 seats equals one third of their seating as they can only use one in three of their seats.

So officially the Rust Bucket Arena only has 18,141 ultra narrow seating capacity. Not quite the 20k promised

Barry Anderson was on Twitter the other day insisting that their capacity is 20100, strange they’ve never managed to fill the stadium since the new stand was built then. 😂

[Moulin Yarns]

Barry Anderson was on Twitter the other day insisting that their capacity is 20100, strange they’ve never managed to fill the stadium since the new stand was built then. 😂

Part of the reason is that some of the fans take up the space of 2 seats 😉

[jgl07]

Does that figure perhaps exclude the directors 'box' and 'media centre' section of the the as yet unfinished main stand seats?
Does the figure also include the ‘Premium’ seats from which you cannot see the pitch?

[Mikey]

Our group got tickets today for the Scotland games at Hampden in September, October and November and there are no gaps between the seats.

[Sir David Gray]

Our group got tickets today for the Scotland games at Hampden in September, October and November and there are no gaps between the seats.

I wonder if they've been tipped off about the future plans or if they have just assumed that the 9th August plans will be going ahead?

[007]

Barry Anderson was on Twitter the other day insisting that their capacity is 20100, strange they’ve never managed to fill the stadium since the new stand was built then. 😂

Some journalist he is if he's still quoting that number.

[hibbysam]

I wonder if they've been tipped off about the future plans or if they have just assumed that the 9th August plans will be going ahead?

Sure it said they were treating it as normal and if that’s not the case refunds will be made and alternative arrangements made.

[Sir David Gray]

Sure it said they were treating it as normal and if that’s not the case refunds will be made and alternative arrangements made.

Makes sense.

[bingo70]

How many fans are we likely to be allowed for the game next Thursday then?

9,000 realistic?

[PatHead]

Does the figure also include the ‘Premium’ seats from which you cannot see the pitch?

Think it includes some folks who live in flats nearby. Obviously had to deduct the ones who live in the flats with the big crack in them following the stadium renovation. When will the 5 star hotel be ready?

[CMurdoch]

How many fans are we likely to be allowed for the game next Thursday then?

9,000 realistic?

Given how close it is to the 9th August you would think so but I can see it being something like 6,500.
I higher number like 7,500 would probably give access to all ST holders who want to go so I am hoping for that sort of figure. Surely the use of all 4 stands this time would accomodate those numbers at the previous density.

Covid positivity test levels have fallen under 5% for the last 2 days. A continuation of that should also help increase the numbers allowable from last Thursday.

[Sir David Gray]

How many fans are we likely to be allowed for the game next Thursday then?

9,000 realistic?

Probably not but fingers crossed anyway.

[B.H.F.C]

How many fans are we likely to be allowed for the game next Thursday then?

9,000 realistic?

I’m going to go for somewhere between 6.5k - 7.5k.

Based on the demand so far, I think the upper number would maybe about do us. Or there certainly wouldn’t be a mad scramble.

[Ronniekirk]

I’m going to go for somewhere between 6.5k - 7.5k.

Based on the demand so far, I think the upper number would maybe about do us. Or there certainly wouldn’t be a mad scramble.

We will know by close of play on Monday


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[Billy Whizz]

Barry Anderson was on Twitter the other day insisting that their capacity is 20100, strange they’ve never managed to fill the stadium since the new stand was built then. 😂

If we reduced the space between rows and seats as Hearts do, Hibs could have over 22,000 or so in. Please tell Ron though

[Ringothedog]

I’m going to go for somewhere between 6.5k - 7.5k.

Based on the demand so far, I think the upper number would maybe about do us. Or there certainly wouldn’t be a mad scramble.

I would agree, based on the percentage we have been given for 2 stands I would guess at 7600 for 4 stands

[Mikey]

I wonder when the council will bother their arse to confirm Thursday's capacity. It's just over 72 hours to go and I still don't know if I'm going to the game yet.

[Ronniekirk]

I wonder when the council will bother their arse to confirm Thursday's capacity. It's just over 72 hours to go and I still don't know if I'm going to the game yet.

Last week it was reported it would be close of business today


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[H18 SFR]

I think it’s absolute BS that the council can’t / won’t / seem determined to fanny about over confirming the numbers.

[davhibby]

Last week it was reported it would be close of business today


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Exactly, that has now passed. I really hope we get the go ahead for full crowds tomorrow from the Government. Having to deal with Edinburgh council messing us about is getting annoying and this is only 3 games in.

Motherwell were able to give us an allocation to sell for yesterday last Monday and we don’t even know how many fans we can get for a game that’s 3 days away now. Not to mention the game on Sunday. It’s pathetic

[Aim Here]

How many fans are we likely to be allowed for the game next Thursday then?

9,000 realistic?

I think it's an unlikely that that'll ever be the cap, given that the number of ST holders is a wee bit over 10k. It would be a bit upsetting to have a ballot to exclude a small minority of fans.

[007]

I hope we'll be using all the stands to fit as many as possible in.

[dp00]

When do we find out who has been successful for tickets ?


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[Billy Whizz]

When do we find out who has been successful for tickets ?


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Think it’s end of play tomorrow, by email

Be interesting to know how many have applied

[Hibeewilly]

I think it's an unlikely that that'll ever be the cap, given that the number of ST holders is a wee bit over 10k. It would be a bit upsetting to have a ballot to exclude a small minority of fans.
I think if we were allowed 9000 that would enable every season ticket holder who wants to go to the game to get a ticket. A lot of people will still be on holiday then plus not every STH is keen to attend quite just yet even although they've bought their ST's

[dp00]

Think it’s end of play tomorrow, by email

Be interesting to know how many have applied

Yeah it’s all a bit late minute just now … wonder when they will announce Ross county game on Sunday


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[Bishop Hibee]

My group who sit together have applied for six. I’ll be cheesed off if I don’t get one.

[Sir David Gray]

I think it’s absolute BS that the council can’t / won’t / seem determined to fanny about over confirming the numbers.

:agree: It's absolutely ridiculous.

[Col2]

I suspect the council might wait to hear the FM give (likely) green light to release restrictions tomorrow at 2pm and any specific communication re stadium capacities.

Even allowing for the effective date to be Monday, next week this would give the council confidence to support more in short term (4 days before). This would also cover there ***** a bit. Subject to announcements tomorrow. Would then give Club almost two days to sell additional tickets especially to those who lose out (if any) in first phase ballot.

[B.H.F.C]

Hibs did say they’d confirm capacity on Monday evening so hopefully hear something shortly.

[Sir David Gray]

Hibs did say they’d confirm capacity on Monday evening so hopefully hear something shortly.

Yep.

"We are hopeful of getting an exemption for a larger capacity early next week and will inform fans on whether our application has been successful on Monday evening."

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/ticket-ballot-for-hnk-rijeka

[calumhibee1]

Got to feel for the ticket office staff having to deal with these late decisions as well.

[Bobby's Cinema]

A Question from 2 STH's not been to a game this season and in the ballot. 1 existing STH (with card) and 1 new STH (no card yet).
If successful how do the tickets work? Are there print at home/ collection/ add to card options?

[Irish_Steve]

A Question from 2 STH's not been to a game this season and in the ballot. 1 existing STH (with card) and 1 new STH (no card yet).
If successful how do the tickets work? Are there print at home/ collection/ add to card options?

Print at home or digital. At least with the Andorran game, you could choose your seat, this time you could be anyway in the East or West

[Bobby's Cinema]

Print at home or digital. At least with the Andorran game, you could choose your seat, this time you could be anyway in the East or West
Good to know thanks :aok:

[hibee1875]

Yep.

"We are hopeful of getting an exemption for a larger capacity early next week and will inform fans on whether our application has been successful on Monday evening."

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/ticket-ballot-for-hnk-rijeka

Can’t see the decision will be made tonight now. Surely no one at ECC is making these decisions at 9pm

[Ringothedog]

Yeah it’s all a bit late minute just now … wonder when they will announce Ross county game on Sunday


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Probably next Monday

[Irish_Steve]

Can’t see the decision will be made tonight now. Surely no one at ECC is making these decisions at 9pm

cough, cough - overtime lol

[SteveHFC]

Can’t see the decision will be made tonight now. Surely no one at ECC is making these decisions at 9pm

If the decision was about Rugby crowds or building student apartments/flats it would be announced tonight.

[PatHead]

If the decision was about Rugby crowds or building student apartments/flats it would be announced tonight.

Or putting in more cycle lanes.

[Sir David Gray]

If the decision was about Rugby crowds or building student apartments/flats it would be announced tonight.

:agree: It's really out of order.

[Irish_Steve]

Well, they are still in the ticket office, I just got a reply from Mel on a different topic

[PatHead]

Anyone heard any updates?

[dangermouse]

My group who sit together have applied for six. I’ll be cheesed off if I don’t get one.

Did you have any problems applying? I've tried numerous times but have had no confirmation if my application into the ballot was successful or not :grr:

[Jay]

Did you have any problems applying? I've tried numerous times but have had no confirmation if my application into the ballot was successful or not :grr:

I didnt get a confirmation email either but when I log on to my account it says I applied so I'm going with that. I didnt get an email saying I'd renewed my ST either even though my email address is definitely correct, dont know if it's something at my end or not

[scoopyboy]

I didnt get a confirmation email either but when I log on to my account it says I applied so I'm going with that. I didnt get an email saying I'd renewed my ST either even though my email address is definitely correct, dont know if it's something at my end or not

Where about in your account does it say you applied?

[Jay]

Where about in your account does it say you applied?

Just checked, it's not there anymore. I assume because the ballot closed. It was there when I clicked on the link to enter the ballot. It said I'd successfully entered

[Since90+2]

Completely ridiculous that we still don't know how many fans can attend a game kicking off in about 60 hours.

[Blaster]

Where about in your account does it say you applied?

If you click on apply for tickets for the game. Unless it’s been removed since yesterday when I checked

[dp00]

Still nothing [emoji85][emoji85], makes it difficult to plan , even if they told us how many applied would give a good idea . I suspect Hibs are waiting on council to hopefully announce everyone who applied can go


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[hibbysam]

Still nothing [emoji85][emoji85], makes it difficult to plan , even if they told us how many applied would give a good idea . I suspect Hibs are waiting on council to hopefully announce everyone who applied can go


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About time the club started calling this out. It really is a total shambles! Fixtures have been out for weeks so planning should’ve been made a long time ago!

[kaimendhibs]

Almost lunchtime on Tuesday and we dont know if we can go to a match on Thursday evening.
Pathetic from EDC yet again.

[Blurhibee]

There won’t be an announcement until after jimmy krankie makes her announcement at 2pm

[Peevemor]

There won’t be an announcement until after jimmy krankie makes her announcement at 2pm

Who?

[Ringothedog]

There won’t be an announcement until after jimmy krankie makes her announcement at 2pm
🤡

[Hibeewilly]

I know this is no doubt down to the Council and perhaps the Government but I just wish Hibs would put a two liner on the official site/twitter to keep us up to date with what's going on.... I like many others kept watching for an announcement yesterday well beyond 5 o'clock..... frustrating....

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[Mikey]

Almost lunchtime on Tuesday and we dont know if we can go to a match on Thursday evening.
Pathetic from EDC yet again.

And the annoying this is, Hibs will feel obliged to come out with the usual line of "we would like to thank Edinburgh council...." when in reality they're being a bunch of roasters.

[Blurhibee]

Who?

Sorry queen Nicola Sturgeon

[calumhibee1]

And the annoying this is, Hibs will feel obliged to come out with the usual line of "we would like to thank Edinburgh council...." when in reality they're being a bunch of roasters.

:agree:

I would say it’s time Hibs and other clubs came out and criticised the councils and SG for this but they’ll probably see that we’re getting full capacity after the announcement today and decide it’s not worth the hassle.

[Sir David Gray]

About time the club started calling this out. It really is a total shambles! Fixtures have been out for weeks so planning should’ve been made a long time ago!

Hibs seem quite happy with how the council's dealt with things so far.

Personally think they're now taking the piss.

[hibbysam]

Hibs seem quite happy with how the council's dealt with things so far.

Personally think they're now taking the piss.

Totally agree.

[GreenCastle]

Hibs seem quite happy with how the council's dealt with things so far.

Personally think they're now taking the piss.

I think publicly they are sucking up to them but privately they will be raging as the ticket office and fans have no idea what’s happening plus logistically they need to have security / stewards etc in place for Thursday but have no idea what the plan is.

Will be fantastic though to have an increased crowd and all 4 sides of the stadium Hibs fans on Thursday. Couple hours till the update so let’s keeps fingers crossed restrictions lift as everyone wants to move forward.

[Up The Bracket]

Aberdeen already know how many fans they’re allowed for Livingston on Sunday but nothing for our game on Thursday yet, let alone Sunday 😂.

Would love to say I’m surprised.

[allezsauzee]

Edinburgh Council are a shower of useless/corrupt cretins. If this was France , the City Chambers would have been pelted with animal manure in protest on a regular basis .

[Moulin Yarns]

There won’t be an announcement until after jimmy krankie makes her announcement at 2pm

Are you not going to listen and instead wait for Geoff Norcott? 🙄

[Moulin Yarns]

Sorry queen Nicola Sturgeon

🤔

Let's see what is all wrong with that statement.

A queen is unelected head of state.
The first minister is an elected MSP who is elected by the Scottish Parliament, including opposition parties.

She bears no resemblance to a somewhat unfunny comedian.

[Peevemor]

Edinburgh Council are a shower of useless/corrupt cretins.

You know this how? And who are you speaking about? Councillors or council employees? Some of them or all of them?


If this was France , the City Chambers would have been pelted with animal manure in protest on a regular basis .


With more than 35,000 town halls (& therefore mayors), I can guarantee you that there is far, far more mutual back scratching & corruption among local authorities in France than there is in the UK.

[Skol]

There will be a whole load of finger pointing and deflection in the background. Edinburgh Council will be holding out until Sturgeon speaks today and saying to Hibs you have 4700 so crack on.

Hibs will be saying please just tell us as it will be easier for everyone

Scottish Government will not care two hoots as its up to the council and Hibs

[allezsauzee]

[QUOTE=Peevemor;6640938]You know this how? And who are you speaking about? Councillors or council employees? Some of them or all of them?

The Councillors.....and I have eyes, that is how I know.

[CropleyWasGod]

[QUOTE=Peevemor;6640938]You know this how? And who are you speaking about? Councillors or council employees? Some of them or all of them?

The Councillors.....and I have eyes, that is how I know.

Don't think the Councillors are involved in this process.

[Smartie]

[QUOTE=allezsauzee;6640952]

Don't think the Councillors are involved in this process.

Then who is, and who holds ultimate responsibility for any decision?

[Brightside]

[QUOTE=CropleyWasGod;6640956]

Then who is, and who holds ultimate responsibility for any decision?

The council. But not the councillors.

[CropleyWasGod]

[QUOTE=CropleyWasGod;6640956]

Then who is, and who holds ultimate responsibility for any decision?

I would have thought it's the staff of whatever department issues the licence.

[Peevemor]

More to the point - who screwed up the quotes?

[CMurdoch]

Makes sense now that there is no decision from the council before the first ministers announcement at 2pm. Expect a number decision thereafter.
Hibs have the ballot in place and will flick the switch on that as soon as they get the call from the council.
Would love to see the open up brought forward to Thursday but won't happen.
Guessing 6,750 on Thursday at worst but hoping for more.

Hope the logic of the late decision was to give us the chance of the biggest crowd possible based on the very latest Covid case numbers and the connected Scottish Gov announcement.

[Col2]

Makes sense now that there is no decision from the council before the first ministers announcement at 2pm.
Expect a number decision thereafter.
Hibs have the ballot in place and will flick the switch on that as soon as they get the call from the council.
Would love to see the open up brought forward to Thursday but won't happen.
Guessing 6,750 on Thursday at worst but hoping for more.

I agree. We will all know tonight and the council cover it’s ass. I think we will see between 6000 and 6500

[hibbysam]

I agree. We will all know tonight and the council cover it’s ass. I think we will see between 6000 and 6500

Would be expecting the maximum allowed capacity in north and south stands to be added to what we already have in the east and west. I’ll go for 8500-9000

[Antifa Hibs]

Makes sense now that there is no decision from the council before the first ministers announcement at 2pm.
Expect a number decision thereafter.
Hibs have the ballot in place and will flick the switch on that as soon as they get the call from the council.
Would love to see the open up brought forward to Thursday but won't happen.
Guessing 6,750 on Thursday at worst but hoping for more.

Why? We're not going to be going backwards with covid.

Dundee Utd know their allocation for Rangers at home on Saturday (4600 it seems)
Celtic know their allocation for Dundee at home on Sunday (24500 allowed in)
St Mirren know their allocation for Hertz at home (1039 fans)
Livi and Aberdeen both know their allocation for Sunday (aberdeen getting 900 tickets)

We know **** all about our game in 2 days time.

With the fringe on CEC won't be caring about Hibs and Hearts. 50 seater comedy venue's will have their priority.

[Billy Whizz]

Why? We're not going to be going backwards with covid.

Dundee Utd know their allocation for Rangers at home on Saturday (4600 it seems)
Celtic know their allocation for Dundee at home on Sunday (24500 allowed in)
St Mirren know their allocation for Hertz at home (1039 fans)
Livi and Aberdeen both know their allocation for Sunday (aberdeen getting 900 tickets)

We know **** all about our game in 2 days time.

With the fringe on CEC won't be caring about Hibs and Hearts. 50 seater comedy venue's will have their priority.

Why is St Mirren so low

[Big_Franck]

I haven't received an email about Thursday yet but Hibs have taken the money out my account for the tickets so I guess I'll be going :greengrin

[Blaster]

Extra 900
Total 5600

[greenginger]

How is St Mirren only getting 1035 ?
What's their capacity ?

[Col2]

Extra 900
Total 5600

Pathetic. Given we are about to go to no restrictions at 2pm effective Monday, the council has us at 25% of capacity 4 days before?

[SteveHFC]

Extra 900
Total 5600

Edinburgh Council are a ****ing joke.

[Blaster]

Pathetic. Given we are about to go to no restrictions at 2pm effective Monday, the council has us at 25% of capacity 4 days before?

Agree. Was expecting another 1000 or so. In theory it should be the same for Sunday

[Brightside]

That’s a joke tbh.

[hibbysam]

Empty FF and South again then, shambles. Nobody tell me this is still following science.

[davhibby]

Totally pathetic from the council yet again

[dp00]

Council are a joke but also a joke the club aren’t going to tell us till Wednesday if we have tickets … and still no plans for Ross county ?


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[JohnM1875]

That is an abysmal decision from the council. Absolute joke.

[Onion]

"We are delighted to confirm a further 900 tickets..."
Hibernian FC

Delighted ? Really ? :rolleyes:

[dar]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/5-600-capacity-for-hnk-rijeka-visit

[Ringothedog]

Council are a joke but also a joke the club aren’t going to tell us till Wednesday if we have tickets … and still no plans for Ross county ?


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Check your bank account, I have just had £69 deducted

[davhibby]

"We are delighted to confirm a further 900 tickets..."
Hibernian FC

Delighted ? Really ? :rolleyes:

Hopefully the restrictions are lifted as planned from Monday in the announcement today and the club come out and actually fight our corner for Sunday’s game instead of saying they’re delighted about getting poor crowds allocated 2 seconds before a game is on

[04Sauzee]

Imagine that will be a similar number Vs County? Does that mean that those who got a ticket are unlikely to get a ticket for county and those who didn't will be first to get a ticket for the weekend should there as said be a reduced capacity again?

[SteveHFC]

Totally pathetic from the council yet again

More interested these days of building student apartments/flats in every empty building and destroying every street going with their tram network.

[Onion]

That is an abysmal decision from the council. Absolute joke.

Need to remember that there's nothing normal about politicians. They're invariably power-hungry, spot-light seeking, underachievers who couldn't hold down a proper job. The pandemic has given national politicians and local councils powers beyond their wildest wet dreams.

They will all have to go into rehab when we eventually return to "normal". Until then, we just have to humour them and accept the nonsense of their decisions.

[007]

Check your bank account, I have just had £69 deducted

Are you being serious?

I've not had anything taken. ☹

[Big_Franck]

We better be back to full crowds asap. This nonsense has gone on for far too long.

[Hermit Crab]

Are you being serious?

I've not had anything taken. ☹


Relax, plenty time for your name to get drawn.

[greenlad]

Imagine that will be a similar number Vs County? Does that mean that those who got a ticket are unlikely to get a ticket for county and those who didn't will be first to get a ticket for the weekend should there as said be a reduced capacity again?

Probably not. They are two separate things. One is for the chance to pay extra to attend an "additional" match not on the ST, and the other is for the right to attend a match you've already paid for.

If you're lucky you might get to both and if you are less lucky you might be at neither.

If you get to the Ross County game and restrictions persist you will be less likely to get the next home league game.

[hibeedonald]

****ing insane. Anyone know makes the decision? Email will be getting sent

[CapitalGreen]

900 extra tickets 🤣🤣

Farcical

[SteveHFC]

Check your bank account, I have just had £69 deducted

Got my tickets for Thursday too. :aok:

[Antifa Hibs]

Why is St Mirren so low

No idea. Not sure if like us a stand is closed for away team to get changed? Think its only 6000 capacity also.

[Ringothedog]

Are you being serious?

I've not had anything taken. ☹

Yes, i am being serious, was taken 25 minutes ago

[Springbank]

My personal view - there were lots of good experienced heads at the Council running the events & licensing side, for a long time.

Now that they've all gone (retired or redundancy in recent months/years) their experience is being sorely missed - these are chronically bad decisions from the Council, when we can all see events in Glasgow with 4 stands, and Motherwell at the weekend, and Aberdeen in the same competition.

The Council in Edinburgh are all at sea, and it shows

[Stuart93]

I remember their was one poster sticking up for the councils decision when this all first came about, he seems to have gone quiet

****ing ludicrous. Yet teams in areas where covid is worse are being granted 50% capacity.

[calumhibee1]

****ing ludicrous.

Hibs are ****ing *****bags as well for pandering to them. Delighted? They should be slaughtering them publically.

[Stuart93]

Got my tickets for Thursday too. :aok:

Aye I’ve got £46 pending on my account now. Is there anywhere we can see if we’ve actually been successful or not?

[Hermit Crab]

Lets hope we get a full allocation for Hearts away or this place will be an absolute riot.

[B.H.F.C]

Aye I’ve got £46 pending on my account now. Is there anywhere we can see if we’ve actually been successful or not?

Tickets showing in my account history on the eticketing site. Happy days.

[Hermit Crab]

Aye I’ve got £46 pending on my account now. Is there anywhere we can see if we’ve actually been successful or not?


Your online ticket account, it shows you purchased and assigned items.

[AugustaHibs]

I remember their was one poster sticking up for the councils decision when this all first came about, he seems to have gone quiet

****ing ludicrous. Yet teams in areas where covid is worse are being granted 50% capacity.

Don’t worry he’ll be along any minute.

[sauzee=legend]

Money deducted by hibernian fc that covers 3 adult tickets 👍🏻

[Stuart93]

Tickets showing in my account history on the eticketing site. Happy days.

Saying on mines I’ve no upcoming games and nothing in my history yet the money’s now waiting to come out my account. Hmm

Was looking in the wrong place. They’re on my account history now but I’ll withhold celebrations until I get an email. Crazy we’re into Tuesday afternoon and still don’t know if we’ll be attending on Thursday

[Hermit Crab]

Anyone got a single ticket yet? Seems to groups that are getting them. :dunno:


EDIT.

I've got a pending payment now. Happy days.

[Hibby70]

Nothing for me yet 😠

[hibbydad]

Tickets showing in my account history on the eticketing site. Happy days.
Absolutely scandalous decision given what is going on at other stadiums in Scotland It is time the public voted these idiots out

[S4uzee]

Absolutely scandalous decision given what is going on at other stadiums in Scotland It is time the public voted these idiots out

And not just this decision, several others too such as spaces for people

[my left peg]

My two are in my account history gives you seat numbers row etc...glad I'm going,but the whole thing is a farce ,god knows what's gonna happen about Sunday.

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[calumhibee1]

Nothing for me either. Looks like I’ll be watching on the TV. Pish.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Got a transaction pending from Hibs :thumbsup:

Now we have Thursdays almost sorted how about starting the process again for Sunday? I feel sorry for the ticket office staff having to deal with this.

[04Sauzee]

Probably not. They are two separate things. One is for the chance to pay extra to attend an "additional" match not on the ST, and the other is for the right to attend a match you've already paid for.

If you're lucky you might get to both and if you are less lucky you might be at neither.

If you get to the Ross County game and restrictions persist you will be less likely to get the next home league game.

Makes sense Cheers

[H18 SFR]

No increase in capacity for Sunday. Total piss take.

[calumhibee1]

No increase in capacity for Sunday. Total piss take.

In 10 minutes we should be getting told that stadiums are going to increase to full capacity as of Monday.

On Thursday and Sunday we’re going to have just over 25%.

Where is the sense in that?

[clashcityhibby]

Just had email confirmation that I have the 2 tickets I applied for, so happy, its been far too long since I was in Easter Road.

Does anyone know from previous home tie what the deal is with tickets, do we just print off our confirmation email? Sorry if that is being a bit daft but not 100% sure, cheers.

[H18 SFR]

In 10 minutes we should be getting told that stadiums are going to increase to full capacity as of Monday.

On Thursday and Sunday we’re going to have just over 25%.

Where is the sense in that?

I think hibs should put a strong case forward to the SPFL to move the game to Monday night.

[King Cosell]

In 10 minutes we should be getting told that stadiums are going to increase to full capacity as of Monday.

On Thursday and Sunday we’re going to have just over 25%.

Where is the sense in that?

If that's the case, and Ross County agree, we should move the match to Monday.

[04Sauzee]

I think hibs should put a strong case forward to the SPFL to move the game to Monday night.

Unless Ross County were getting tickets then I couldn't see them wanting to move to a Monday evening?

[Andy74]

Unless Ross County were getting tickets then I couldn't see them wanting to move to a Monday evening?

The process is as the home team we can do what we want isn’t it? Within the meaning of a ‘weekend’ which includes Monday.

[marinello59]

I think hibs should put a strong case forward to the SPFL to move the game to Monday night.

When we have an away Euro tie on Thursday?

[CapitalGreen]

Moving the game to Monday before travelling to Croatia? No thanks.

[lord bunberry]

Just had an email saying it’s 5600 for Sunday as well.

[Onion]

I think hibs should put a strong case forward to the SPFL to move the game to Monday night.

That's a smart idea. Why haven't Hibs thought of that ?

Restricted to 5600 in a 20,000 capacity stadium the day before 100% capacity may be allowed is beyond bonkers.

Hibs should stick it to the council and get the game moved ! Or maybe they're "delighted" to have the 5600 ?

[marinello59]

In 10 minutes we should be getting told that stadiums are going to increase to full capacity as of Monday.

On Thursday and Sunday we’re going to have just over 25%.

Where is the sense in that?

There is absolutely no sense in it, I’ve given up trying to see the logic.

[Onion]

Just had an email saying it’s 5600 for Sunday as well.

Utterly bonkers and totally illogical.

[SaulGoodman]

That's a smart idea. Why haven't Hibs thought of that ?

Restricted to 5600 in a 20,000 capacity stadium the day before 100% capacity may be allowed is beyond bonkers.

Hibs should stick it to the council and get the game moved ! Or maybe they're "delighted" to have the 5600 ?

Weird thinly veiled dig at hibs for something out of their control.

CEC are making the stupid decisions.

[marinello59]

Just had an email saying it’s 5600 for Sunday as well.

Looks like another ballot then.

[Since90+2]

Did Motherwell not have about 5600 at Fir Park on Sunday? Yet our stadium holds about 8000 more?

Hibs need to be calling out this ***** at EC. Makes absolutely no sense at all.

[.Sean.]

This is a farce.

I presume Sunday will see both ends closed, as is the case Thursday and was the case against Santa Coloma. WHY???????? :rolleyes:

[calumhibee1]

There is absolutely no sense in it, I’ve given up trying to see the logic.

Yup.

Sundays game kicks off8 hours before we (presumably) could have a full house and yet it’s only safe for us to have 25% capacity.

God knows what’s going to change in that 8 hours.

[Billy Whizz]

Absolutely scandalous decision given what is going on at other stadiums in Scotland It is time the public voted these idiots out

St Mirren got around 10%, think Hibs will up to around 28% of capacity this week
Celtic 40%, so all over the place in Scotland this week

[Sir David Gray]

They've kept us waiting until Tuesday to announce that! 😂😂😂

[SaulGoodman]

Yup.

Sundays game kicks off 7 hours before we (presumably) could have a full house and yet it’s only safe for us to have 25% capacity.

God knows what’s going to change in that 7 hours.

COVID isn’t allowed to enter Football stadiums after 00:00 on Monday, just the same as it had to wait outside the front door of pubs until 10pm, it stopped making sense a while ago.

[Valencia]

Killie managed to accommodate fans in all four stands!!!!!!!

[Steve88]

For those that cannot attend the Ross County game because of this *****y ballot, assuming we will be able to watch on HIBS TV..

Otherwise some doors will be getting kicked down..

[Sir David Gray]

Just catching up on the Ross County game too - 5,600 a few hours before everything lifts. 😂😂😂

What an absolute farce this has become.

Give some folk some power...😂😂😂

[Danderhall Hibs]

Can we move the match back to Monday? Celtic done it last year without our consent.

[Sir David Gray]

For those that cannot attend the Ross County game because of this *****y ballot, assuming we will be able to watch on HIBS TV..

Otherwise some doors will be getting kicked down..

If you have a season ticket you'll get it included, if not you'll need to pay presumably.

[Onion]

Weird thinly veiled dig at hibs for something out of their control.

CEC are making the stupid decisions.

Nothing thinly veiled about it. Hibs appear to be the only ones "delighted" with this late, underwhelming increase that looks like leaving many fans disappointed. Delighted would have been appropriate had they managed to cover all the applications for tickets.

[Mikey_1875]

Sounds like clubs will still have to apply for extra seats going by what Sturgeon is saying now.

[Billy Whizz]

Can we move the match back to Monday? Celtic done it last year without our consent.

Doubt it when we’re in Croatia on the Thursday night

[ABZHFC]

https://twitter.com/thesnp/status/1422545675439456279?s=21

**** them, absolute *****. No more negotiating, it should be all out war with the authorities

[calumhibee1]

Sturgeon is a power hungry ****ing clown.

[noucampos]

Sure I read somewhere that anyone who missed out on Thursday night would get first dibs for Ross County but now there's a new ballot (which I can't seem to access). Doesn't seem right. And is anyone else having trouble getting into the new ballot? Click on link to email from Hibs and it takes me to my personal account details, but where do ou go from there to register for the ballot?

[H18 SFR]

Sure I read somewhere that anyone who missed out on Thursday night would get first dibs for Ross County but now there's a new ballot (which I can't seem to access). Doesn't seem right. And is anyone else having trouble getting into the new ballot? Click on link to email from Hibs and it takes me to my personal account details, but where do ou go from there to register for the ballot?

Was it not those who miss out on the Ross county have first dibs for the next season ticket game?

[calumhibee1]

Hibs really need to grow a pair and stop declaring themselves delighted at these ludicrous decisions.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Sure I read somewhere that anyone who missed out on Thursday night would get first dibs for Ross County but now there's a new ballot (which I can't seem to access). Doesn't seem right. And is anyone else having trouble getting into the new ballot? Click on link to email from Hibs and it takes me to my personal account details, but where do ou go from there to register for the ballot?

Thursday's game and Sunday's game are different. People are applying for the Euro game to buy tickets, the game on Sunday there are 9000 fans who have paid already who all have to be considered equally. I believe the ballot is working now but I had the same problem initially.

[Sean1875]

So we got to level 0. Still had capacity restrictions. Now were past level 0, and still have capacity restrictions :faf: This is a ****ing joke. Cant wait for Edinburgh Council to continue to shaft us for months to come.

[noucampos]

Was it not those who miss out on the Ross county have first dibs for the next season ticket game?
To be fair, that sounds more likely. Fact remains that I can't get logged in for the ballot having had no issues for Thursday's game - what am I missing?

[Billy Whizz]

Was it not those who miss out on the Ross county have first dibs for the next season ticket game?

I would say that’s more likely. Thursday nights game isn’t part of our season tickets package anyway

[Aim Here]

Sure I read somewhere that anyone who missed out on Thursday night would get first dibs for Ross County but now there's a new ballot (which I can't seem to access). Doesn't seem right. And is anyone else having trouble getting into the new ballot? Click on link to email from Hibs and it takes me to my personal account details, but where do ou go from there to register for the ballot?

I did have a little glitch getting into the new ballot, but it was working now - basically navigate the site like trying to buy a single ticket for the game rather than faff around with the email link and you'll get to apply for tickets that way. And weighting the ballot so the losers from ballot A get a better chance in ballot B is standard practice for these things.

In other news, I'm under the impression from the Ann Budge email that ECC is deciding on the ground capacity on the basis of seating everybody two seats apart both in terms of nobody next to you or behind/in front of you (i.e. 1/4 of the capacity). Packing all 4,700 or 5,600 into the East and West stands seems to be entirely counterproductive to the aim...

[Onion]

So we got to level 0. Still had capacity restrictions. Now were past level 0, and still have capacity restrictions :faf: This is a ****ing joke. Cant wait for Edinburgh Council to continue to shaft us for months to come.

Well this is going to be a ****show right across Scottish football as clubs negotiate week after week with their councils. No logic to the decisions, no appeals process, just a lot of happy and unhappy fans until they sort themselves out.

[HibbyAndy]

So nae full stadiums then ? Surely cannae be far away :confused: