Kilmarnock attendance

[CMurdoch]

Folk getting very vocal on Hibs being allowed full capacity from the council for this match.
Is a big crowd likely to want to put their hand in their pocket again to attend?
I have my doubts that we would break 10,000 with no attendance restrictions.

We are playing well but ticket price will play a big role in dictating attendance for what is a game against a Championship team in an early round of the League Cup. A tournament that only generally begins for Hibs at the quarter final stage.
£10 a ticket and most will go, £15 will require a decision and £20 will be enough for a lot of folk to give it a swerve.

Non season ticket holders who haven't seen their team for a long time are most likely to want to attend but the rest of us less llikely to unless the price is right.

How many do you think will want to attend?

[Billy Whizz]

It should be no more than £15/£5
Think the same round when we were last in was £18/£12, with a discount for season ticket holders

Think the crowd will be around 10,000 in total

[Sir David Gray]

I think the attendance will be anything between 8-10,000 (provided the council don't put in restrictions for a lower attendance).

[Since452]

I'd be surprised if it was 10k. League cup, not a very glamourous opponent, people still a bit apprehensive about Covid etc. My guess would be around 8k.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Depends on price, the 5,600 limit from last couple of games will be plenty if they don't price it right.

[Andy74]

Folk getting very vocal on Hibs being allowed full capacity from the council for this match.
Is a big crowd likely to want to put their hand in their pocket again to attend?
I have my doubts that we would break 10,000 with no attendance restrictions.

We are playing well but ticket price will play a big role in dictating attendance for what is a game against a Championship team in an early round of the League Cup. A tournament that only generally begins for Hibs at the quarter final stage.
£10 a ticket and most will go, £15 will require a decision and £20 will be enough for a lot of folk to give it a swerve.

Non season ticket holders who haven't seen their team for a long time are most likely to want to attend but the rest of us less llikely to unless the price is right.

How many do you think will want to attend?

I think it’s been shown over the years that ticket price has very little impact on attendance.

Discounting too much just means the same people are going and paying less that they would have done.

[Mikey_1875]

I’d agree with the 10,000 mark that others have said and hopefully no more than £15/5. I think its important to be granted the potential for full capacity though regardless of how many we would sell. Would set the precedent for future games and also allow people to choose what seats they want to sit in, get an away crowd in for a bit of atmosphere etc.

[Billy Whizz]

I think it’s been shown over the years that ticket price has very little impact on attendance.

Discounting too much just means the same people are going and paying less that they would have done.

The family section will empty as usual, if they did family deals, I’m sure we could get more in that area
It’s an expensive business, football is for families

[Hermit Crab]

I'm hearing that the FF and South stands will still be closed on Sunday. Work still being carried out in the FF and South stands to secure safety certificates.

Kilmarnock fans will be housed in the West Stand for this game.

[Stuart93]

I'm hearing that the FF and South stands will still be closed on Sunday. Work still being carried out in the FF and South stands to secure safety certificates.

Kilmarnock fans will be housed in the West Stand for this game.

Surprised by that. Surely they wouldn’t have away fans at all as opposed to putting them in the west

[Callum_62]

I'm hearing that the FF and South stands will still be closed on Sunday. Work still being carried out in the FF and South stands to secure safety certificates.

Kilmarnock fans will be housed in the West Stand for this game.So we haven't been able to use either stand all season?

Sort of blows the whole "2 stands lying empty" argument

Why can't we obtain a safety certificate? Is it work on the screens or something?

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[Hermit Crab]

So we haven't been able to use either stand all season?

Sort of blows the whole "2 stands lying empty" argument

Why can't we obtain a safety certificate? Is it work on the screens or something?

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I don't have that information, sorry.

EDIT, there was folk abseiling off the FF stand assessing what work needs done.

[marinello59]

Surprised by that. Surely they wouldn’t have away fans at all as opposed to putting them in the west

It will mean that people won’t be in their usual seats again.

[Sir David Gray]

I'm hearing that the FF and South stands will still be closed on Sunday. Work still being carried out in the FF and South stands to secure safety certificates.

Kilmarnock fans will be housed in the West Stand for this game.

If we're potentially unable to accommodate all home fans, why are away fans allowed?

[Hermit Crab]

If we're potentially unable to accommodate all home fans, why are away fans allowed?


Its a cup game. They are entitled to 20% of the stadium capacity.

[Callum_62]

I don't have that information, sorry.

EDIT, there was folk abseiling off the FF stand assessing what work needs done.That sounds dangerous given it doesnt have a safety certificate!

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[King Cosell]

If we're potentially unable to accommodate all home fans, why are away fans allowed?

We have to give them an allocation for a cup game.

[Billy Whizz]

If we're potentially unable to accommodate all home fans, why are away fans allowed?

I get your point, but I think every Hibs fan that wants to go, will get a ticket

Presume West and East should be able to accommodate around 10,000 or so with segregation
I was really looking forward to buying my season ticket seat, for Sunday’s game as well

[Sir David Gray]

Its a cup game. They are entitled to 20% of the stadium capacity.

Is that not just for the Scottish Cup?

Even if it includes the League Cup surely that rule gets binned until we're back to full capacity?

[Hermit Crab]

That sounds dangerous given it doesnt have a safety certificate!

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Yeah it does doesn't it. Good job they are professionals though.

[Hermit Crab]

Is that not just for the Scottish Cup?

Even if it includes the League Cup surely that rule gets binned until we're back to full capacity?


I don't think so, league games is no minimum away allocation but cup games are different I'm sure.

[Billy Whizz]

I don't think so, league games is no minimum away allocation but cup games are different I'm sure.

Dunfermline have been given 850 tickets for Ibrox this weekend
£20/£15/£10
Don’t know if Hearts are getting any for Celtic Park, they are on Hearts boycott list, so not sure many will go through anyway

Are we on their boycott list too😀

[Hermit Crab]

Dunfermline have been given 850 tickets for Ibrox this weekend
£20/£15/£10
Don’t know if Hearts are getting any for Celtic Park, they are on Hearts boycott list, so not sure many will go through anyway

Are we on their boycott list too😀


You'll be lucky if we get that many for Tynecastle as well.

[HibbyAndy]

You'll be lucky if we get that many for Tynecastle as well.

Surely if hibs & hearts are given the green light for full stadiums then we will get our usual allocation ?

[.Sean.]

I'm hearing that the FF and South stands will still be closed on Sunday. Work still being carried out in the FF and South stands to secure safety certificates.

Kilmarnock fans will be housed in the West Stand for this game.
The F5 in particular is looking really shabby

[Garymcl]

Hope prices are reasonable as I’ve promised my two grandchildren I would take them to their first game at the Leith San Siro on Sunday they were at Motherwell last Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it grandads reward will be a visit to club store to get my new away strip really looking forward to kilmarnock game this team playing really well don’t know who’s more excited me or them hope fully have a big crowd on Sunday ggtth :flag:

[my left peg]

I'm hearing that the FF and South stands will still be closed on Sunday. Work still being carried out in the FF and South stands to secure safety certificates.

Kilmarnock fans will be housed in the West Stand for this game.

Bit mad that we’ve left it this late to carry out any work,hopefully will be complete before the next league game against Livingston.


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[Pretty Boy]

The F5 in particular is looking really shabby

It's been a bit of a mess for years.

A few people, including myself, were in discussions with Hibs about getting a squad of volunteers together to do a bit of deep cleaning and any odd jobs that didn't need professionals just to spruce it up a bit. At the time Hibs had plans to do a fair bit of work themselves but there were a few things in the pipeline that would have been fan led.

Then covid happened and it all went quiet.

[CMurdoch]

I think it’s been shown over the years that ticket price has very little impact on attendance.

Discounting too much just means the same people are going and paying less that they would have done.

I think that is true for league games as John Boyle found to his cost at Motherwell.
However, an early round league cup tie against a Championship team is another kettle of fish.

Season tickets are not valid so needs fresh wedge.
I generally don't go to early round cup games or friendlies.

This is a little different given we have not been watching our team week in week out for 18 months.
Killie are not too bad a team so there is a little edge and it would be good to see how our recent ex players are playing.
We are also playing well and the vibe is good.
Let's see how the Ronenomics work on this one. For me it needs a keen price to get a good crowd in.

[hibbysam]

The F5 in particular is looking really shabby

External back of the south is a mess as well, mentioned it when approaching the stadium for the European game last week. Just looks dirty and grotty. Wash and a tin of paint would be nice.

[HH81]

Hibs have just emailed about hospitality but nothing about game for normal seats.

[Sir David Gray]

Hibs have just emailed about hospitality but nothing about game for normal seats.

Yes I got the same email - got excited for a moment when I saw it was from Hibs and I noticed it was about Sunday's game!

[marinello59]

Hibs have just emailed about hospitality but nothing about game for normal seats.

The discount for ST holders for hospitality looks like it’s been dumped as well. Hopefully that is an oversight.

[jeffers]

Hoping for a heavy discount for those of us who missed out on Sunday.

[Sir David Gray]

The discount for ST holders for hospitality looks like it’s been dumped as well. Hopefully that is an oversight.

Sincerely hope so, it was mentioned as being one of the benefits of a season ticket this year.

[Sir David Gray]

Hoping for a heavy discount for those of us who missed out on Sunday.

As someone who was successful in getting a ticket yesterday, I'd like to see this happen.

[jeffers]

As someone who was successful in getting a ticket yesterday, I'd like to see this happen.

Cheers, I’d have felt the same even if I had been successful. Expecting fans just to accept it doesn’t sit right with me.

[Ringothedog]

The discount for ST holders for hospitality looks like it’s been dumped as well. Hopefully that is an oversight.

Would the discount not be just for league games, going on the basis that you have already paid for a seat whereas with cup games you have not ?

[marinello59]

Would the discount not be just for league games, going on the basis that you have already paid for a seat whereas with cup games you have not ?

I was just thinking exactly the same thing. Aye, that’s probably it.

[Brightside]

Would the discount not be just for league games, going on the basis that you have already paid for a seat whereas with cup games you have not ?

Yep.

[Mikey_1875]

Hoping for a heavy discount for those of us who missed out on Sunday.

While it would be a good gesture, I can’t see the club doing anything at the moment when there is uncertainty over whether there may be restrictions coming back in winter or not. The ballots may need to come back and then the weighting system would apply. (Not wanting to start a coronavirus debate, just that it hasn’t been ruled out by govt.)

[jeffers]

While it would be a good gesture, I can’t see the club doing anything at the moment when there is uncertainty over whether there may be restrictions coming back in winter or not. The ballots may need to come back and then the weighting system would apply. (Not wanting to start a coronavirus debate, just that it hasn’t been ruled out by govt.)

That’s a good point tbf.

[Skol]

Sincerely hope so, it was mentioned as being one of the benefits of a season ticket this year.

Is the discount not only for games covered by the ST to reflect the fact you have already paid for a seat ?

[Sir David Gray]

Would the discount not be just for league games, going on the basis that you have already paid for a seat whereas with cup games you have not ?

There's no mention of the discount only applying to league games on the website.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/tickets-hospitality/season-tickets/season-ticket-holder-benefits

I was also in hospitality for the Celtic Scottish Cup game in 2019 and I'm almost certain I got it for a discounted price as a season ticket holder.

[marinello59]

There's no mention of the discount only applying to league games on the website.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/tickets-hospitality/season-tickets/season-ticket-holder-benefits

I was also in hospitality for the Celtic Scottish Cup game in 2019 and I'm almost certain I got it for a discounted price as a season ticket holder.

That does read as a discount for all matches. Maybe when you go through the booking process the discount is applied.

[Billy Whizz]

There's no mention of the discount only applying to league games on the website.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/tickets-hospitality/season-tickets/season-ticket-holder-benefits

I was also in hospitality for the Celtic Scottish Cup game in 2019 and I'm almost certain I got it for a discounted price as a season ticket holder.

You used to get the price of your ticket, off the hospitality price

[marinello59]

You used to get the price of your ticket, off the hospitality price

It’s quoting a 10% discount for all hospitality and event hires now.

[Brightside]

It certainly used to be the case that you only got a discount for league game.

[jgl07]

So we haven't been able to use either stand all season?

Sort of blows the whole "2 stands lying empty" argument

Why can't we obtain a safety certificate? Is it work on the screens or something?

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I can understand it there was a problem with the stands. After all they have only had since March 2020 to sort it out!

When can we expect the North Stand to reopen?

Another bloody match in the West Stand. It’s doing my head in. Almost as bad as the East!

[Billy Whizz]

It certainly used to be the case that you only got a discount for league game.

That makes sense, as you won’t have already paid for a ticket, for a cup game

[wookie70]

The F5 in particular is looking really shabby

It is but why are we choosing now to do teh work. It could have been done any time in the last year.

[Hermit Crab]

I can understand it there was a problem with the stands. After all they have only had since March 2020 to sort it out!

When can we expect the North Stand to reopen?

Another bloody match in the West Stand. It’s doing my head in. Almost as bad as the East!



Yeah, when everything was closed including trades. Containing a disease is more important than minor remedial works to a stand.

You should just be thankful you've been able to get to a game or two instead of whinging about it.

[ian cruise]

It is but why are we choosing now to do teh work. It could have been done any time in the last year.

Could be work which was started then the company furloughed the workers meaning work had to be halted, or it could be something which has only recently come to light and they've had difficulty getting a company to resolve. It doesn't have to be that Hibs have dropped the ball or been lackadaisical in their approach.

Bear in mind we don't even know if it's going to be an issue just yet.

[Mon Dieu4]

Could be work which was started then the company furloughed the workers meaning work had to be halted, or it could be something which has only recently come to light and they've had difficulty getting a company to resolve. It doesn't have to be that Hibs have dropped the ball or been lackadaisical in their approach.

Bear in mind we don't even know if it's going to be an issue just yet.

From what I've been told, the safety certificate part is pish, we do have them, it's just works being carried out on the roofs, we can use the North and South this weekend if demand is there, otherwise it will be Livi/Europe when we have a full house again

[Hermit Crab]

From what I've been told, the safety certificate part is pish, we do have them, it's just works being carried out on the roofs, we can use the North and South this weekend if demand is there, otherwise it will be Livi/Europe when we have a full house again


Ben Jacobs has already confirmed that the stands aren't operationally ready. As I understand it senior Hibs officials have confirmed that we don't have safety certificates. A conversation was had in corporate yesterday.

The safety certificate info is freely available via a freedom of information request to Edinburgh council for any doubters.

[Peevemor]

Ben Jacobs has already confirmed that the stands aren't operationally ready. As I understand it senior Hibs officials have confirmed that we don't have safety certificates. A conversation was had in corporate yesterday.

The safety certificate info is freely available via a freedom of information request to Edinburgh council for any doubters.I don't understand why the renewal of safety certificates would be anything rather than a rubber stamp job.

[Mon Dieu4]

Ben Jacobs has already confirmed that the stands aren't operationally ready. As I understand it senior Hibs officials have confirmed that we don't have safety certificates. A conversation was had in corporate yesterday.

The safety certificate info is freely available via a freedom of information request to Edinburgh council for any doubters.

I don't doubt your info, it's the whole she said he said, someone I trust and who would know told me otherwise on the safety certificate part, don't think it will be an issue for the Killie game anyway

[Hermit Crab]

I don't understand why the renewal of safety certificates would be anything rather than a rubber stamp job.


Guessing there's repair works to be done. If you looked at the South over the last couple of games theres still a number of broken seats that have yet to be repaired/replaced, and thats only the seated area. Maybe the make shift changing rooms inside need to be ripped out as well. Could be a load things needing done to bring it up to standard. Those stands are 26 years old mind. Showing their age a bit now.

[BegbieHSC]

Some ECC Councillor tweeting an agreement has been reached for full capacity.

[Brightside]

I'm hearing that the FF and South stands will still be closed on Sunday. Work still being carried out in the FF and South stands to secure safety certificates.

Kilmarnock fans will be housed in the West Stand for this game.

If a single Kilmarnock fan gets in before a ST holder there is something seriously wrong.

[Callum_62]

Hibernian FC is today thrilled to announce the unrestricted return of supporters to Easter Road for matchdays.

City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed the welcome news that supporters will no longer require to be socially distanced in the stands at the stadium, meaning full capacity is returning. The Club thanks the council for their support and help during this challenging time.

The home Premier Sport League Cup match versus Kilmarnock at the weekend is expected to attract a crowd that can be accommodated by using only the East and West stands - giving a capacity of over 12,000 which, historically, is more than sufficient for the early rounds of the competition that is not available on the season book.

The North and South stands are not currently available whilst the club completes ongoing improvement and remedial works in both stands, which are Easter Road’s oldest. Keeping the capacity at 12,000 for this match will also be more operationally efficient and provide the club with a welcome cost-saving.

Ben Kensell, Chief Executive, said: “We are all really delighted to be able to welcome back our supporters. It is what everyone has been waiting for. While those fans who have attended our recent games have created a terrific atmosphere to spur the team on, we are looking forward to hearing what a full stadium can do.

“We are finishing off our programme of work in the North and South stands, and we expect to be able to accommodate all of our home support in their usual seats by the European play off match on August 26th if we are successful in Croatia this week, and certainly by the Livingston fixture scheduled for August 28th.

“Meantime I hope fans will really see that we are trying to create the best football experience in Scotland through the work we are doing with our sound system, with the kiosks, with work to improve the stadium’s appearance and with – very soon – the installation of big screens.”

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[Brightside]

Right so. Can we get our normal seat.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Guessing there's repair works to be done. If you looked at the South over the last couple of games theres still a number of broken seats that have yet to be repaired/replaced, and thats only the seated area. Maybe the make shift changing rooms inside need to be ripped out as well. Could be a load things needing done to bring it up to standard. Those stands are 26 years old mind. Showing their age a bit now.

The North and South stands are fairly representative of literally hundreds of stands built all over the UK in the 90s. They are instantly linked to that post Hillsborough era by their construction, and design appearance.
All of these stands are now 25-30 years old now, I wonder what the life span is for these and how much the maintenance costs will rise over time?

[Billy Whizz]

Right so. Can we get our normal seat.

They need to decide where the fans in FF5 will sit, and also a section of the west if Killie get some of this stand

[Ringothedog]

Delighted, I will have a serious word with the person who told me a lot dog poo

[Ringothedog]

They need to decide where the fans in FF5 will sit, and also a section of the west if Killie get some of this stand

We could stick them in the East for a bit of fun

[Brightside]

They need to decide where the fans in FF5 will sit, and also a section of the west if Killie get some of this stand

They can all go in the corners of the east. 😂

[davhibby]

Hopefully we can get a sellout for Sunday, if we give Killie say 1k tickets I think we could sell 11k if priced reasonably

[Ringothedog]

They can all go in the corners of the east. 😂

Aye right!!!!

[Billy Whizz]

Aye right!!!!

Plenty of free seats in the East to accommodate them

[Ringothedog]

Plenty of free seats in the East to accommodate them

As there are in the West

[bigwheel]

I’m disappointed that the club haven’t sorted out any work they needed doing by now . We should all be heading back to our normal seats this weekend ..

That said , I’d be surprised if we sell out - it appears
Many are still not ready to get back to the football going by recent ticket sales …

[He's here!]

The North and South stands are fairly representative of literally hundreds of stands built all over the UK in the 90s. They are instantly linked to that post Hillsborough era by their construction, and design appearance.
All of these stands are now 25-30 years old now, I wonder what the life span is for these and how much the maintenance costs will rise over time?

IIRC a lot was made of the fact Sir Tom Farmer channelled a significant amount of cash into these stands to ensure they were of a bettter, longer lasting calibre than the types of hastily thrown-up stands you mention (the cheap corrugated tin efforts at Tynecastle being a prime example). I'd be surprised if they were anywhere near the end of their lifespan despite the heavy traffic they've obviously seen since they were built. An overdue refurb rather than replacement is likely to be what's required.

[Billy Whizz]

As there are in the West

Hope they get a choice
Looking at F5 lower, looks more empty seats than seats bought

[He's here!]

I’m disappointed that the club haven’t sorted out any work they needed doing by now . We should all be heading back to our normal seats this weekend ..

That said , I’d be surprised if we sell out - it appears
Many are still not ready to get back to the football going by recent ticket sales …

It will be interesting to see if some fans have got so used to NOT going to football that they just don't come back. Personally, I think I'll be picking and choosing my games a bit more post-Covid restrictions. Being away from the football for so long does give you time to reflect on whether there are more reliably rewarding things to spend your money on, especially when you have kids.

Probably fair to say some fans are also keeping their powder dry before committing to regular attendance after the cup final put such a dampener on the end of last season. The way season ticket sales slowed up right after that was very noticeable.

[Iggy Pope]

We could stick them in the East for a bit of fun

What sort of fun are you planning then big boy?

[hibbysam]

It will be interesting to see if some fans have got so used to NOT going to football that they just don't come back. Personally, I think I'll be picking and choosing my games a bit more post-Covid restrictions. Being away from the football for so long does give you time to reflect on whether there are more reliably rewarding things to spend your money on, especially when you have kids.

Probably fair to say some fans are also keeping their powder dry before committing to regular attendance after the cup final put such a dampener on the end of last season. The way season ticket sales slowed up right after that was very noticeable.

There will be a few like that, to me it’s a way of life and made me realise how much I’d miss it if it wasn’t there. I’ve loved both European games but getting back in amongst a big Easter road crowd cannot come quick enough. The Mrs was laughing at folk queuing to get into clubs last night, I said that would be exactly me if it was the case at Easter Road. The whole day from start to finish is huge for my mental state and many others. It’s a release from daily life.

[Iggy Pope]

Hope they get a choice
Looking at F5 lower, looks more empty seats than seats bought

Wonder when Hibs will announce how they’re handling this? I’d have thought all seats would have to have been first come first served to STs if they can’t guarantee all ST holders their own seats. I sit in a group of 5 in the FF and I’m sure there are others like that so there’s maybe a challenge ahead of them getting folks grouped should they choose to guarantee holders their own seats in the East & West.

[Real Emerald]

Whilst it’s great to be back it’s a bit annoying if you don’t get the choice of your own seat. After paying for an unused season ticket for last year I was stuck in row C on Sunday but understand why. I pay a premium price for my seat on the halfway line in the East and it would a bit galling to see someone else sitting in it after all restrictions are lifted. It’s probably a one off but would be well pissed off if this happens again.

Choosing your own seats for cup games is one of the perks of always renewing your season ticket.

[bigwheel]

It will be interesting to see if some fans have got so used to NOT going to football that they just don't come back. Personally, I think I'll be picking and choosing my games a bit more post-Covid restrictions. Being away from the football for so long does give you time to reflect on whether there are more reliably rewarding things to spend your money on, especially when you have kids.

Probably fair to say some fans are also keeping their powder dry before committing to regular attendance after the cup final put such a dampener on the end of last season. The way season ticket sales slowed up right after that was very noticeable.

My guess is that our attendances this season will end up being around 13kish. Quite a way short of two seasons ago…..I think you’re right - some will choose their games more and others will have found other things to do with their time ..hope I’m wrong of course …

[Iggy Pope]

Whilst it’s great to be back it’s a bit annoying if you don’t get the choice of your own seat. After paying for an unused season ticket for last year I was stuck in row C on Sunday but understand why. I pay a premium price for my seat on the halfway line in the East and it would a bit galling to see someone else sitting in it after all restrictions are lifted. It’s probably a one off but would be well pissed off if this happens again.

Understandable. Equally pissed off that they’ve taken the money for several seats in a stand they don’t have ready yet mind you and I’ve got a great seat there too.

[wookie70]

When will tickets go on sale, A Killie fan may be in my seat in the West so I want to sort out where to sit

[TheSouthMoroccan]

Whilst it’s great to be back it’s a bit annoying if you don’t get the choice of your own seat. After paying for an unused season ticket for last year I was stuck in row C on Sunday but understand why. I pay a premium price for my seat on the halfway line in the East and it would a bit galling to see someone else sitting in it after all restrictions are lifted. It’s probably a one off but would be well pissed off if this happens again.

Choosing your own seats for cup games is one of the perks of always renewing your season ticket.

My thinking exactly. Had front row seats in both the West and the East stand for the last two games as opposed to our normal higher up seats in the East. Obviously better than not going at all but was really hoping to get our normal season ticket seats back for Sunday. Petrie...get it sorted :confused:

[hibbyfraelibby]

So we haven't been able to use either stand all season?

Sort of blows the whole "2 stands lying empty" argument

Why can't we obtain a safety certificate? Is it work on the screens or something?

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Would expect the big screens will pull lots of power and need fixed to the existing stands. Maybe electrics are being upgraded etc

[hibbyfraelibby]

It will mean that people won’t be in their usual seats again.

You dont have a 'usual seat' for a cup tie. Its not an ST game

[hibbyfraelibby]

It is but why are we choosing now to do teh work. It could have been done any time in the last year.

You do realise only certain elements of construction industry got permission to operate in a limited number of sectors during the Covid restrictions pre the Levels

[hibbyfraelibby]

Right so. Can we get our normal seat.

You dont gave a "normal" seat for a cup tie. Last domestic cup tie at Easter Road and most of us had to sit elsewhere.

[Iggy Pope]

You dont have a 'usual seat' for a cup tie. Its not an ST game

You do usually get first dibs on it though....

[BoomtownHibees]

You dont gave a "normal" seat for a cup tie. Last domestic cup tie at Easter Road and most of us had to sit elsewhere.

Maybe not a “normal” seat but season ticket holders do normally get an option to buy a ticket for their seat

[Brightside]

You dont gave a "normal" seat for a cup tie. Last domestic cup tie at Easter Road and most of us had to sit elsewhere.

Errrrr, you normal get first dibs on your ST seat.

[Real Emerald]

Errrrr, you normal get first dibs on your ST seat.

Correct, it’s one of the perks of having a season ticket. As I’ve said on another thread I paid for an unused ST for last season. It’s a bit galling if the first game after restrictions are lifted someone else is in my seat. I pay a premium price to have the option of buying my seat on the halfway line for cup games and that’s why I renew every year. I’m sure there will be loads of good seats available but the point is still a valid one.

[wookie70]

You do realise only certain elements of construction industry got permission to operate in a limited number of sectors during the Covid restrictions pre the Levels

I do but that was eased greatly months ago was it not.

[Hibernian Verse]

£20 a ticket, no season discount. Nice one.

[greenlex]

£20 per adult £15 concessions & under 11s £10. On sale tomorrow noon.

[SON OF PADDY]

Errrrr, you normal get first dibs on your ST seat.

I've always got my usual seat for all cup games,that's the beauty of being a season ticket holder.

[Big_Franck]

Could've been slightly cheaper for ST holders given how much we've missed out on over the last 2 seasons and considering folks will have forked out the extra money for the European games as well (with more to come!). Can see a very low crowd for this one. Main thing is we progress though.

[BlackSheep]

Tickets available are in the east and west (north end only) so away fans will be in the west (south).

Hibs have caught themselves out with this one… still going to be unhappy fans not getting their usual seat.

[Hermit Crab]

Tickets available are in the east and west (north end only) so away fans will be in the west (south).

Hibs have caught themselves out with this one… still going to be unhappy fans not getting their usual seat.


This won't sell out, be lucky if anyone has sat in their own seat yet, most are just thankful to get a ticket instead of moaning.

[Billy Whizz]

This won't sell out, be lucky if anyone has sat in their own seat yet, most are just thankful to get a ticket instead of moaning.

8000 at most

[B.H.F.C]

£20 per adult £15 concessions & under 11s £10. On sale tomorrow noon.

Expected £20 fo be the price.

We never seem to do much in terms of concession pricing though. Sure Motherwell was only about £3 for under 12s the other week.

[Blaster]

Expected £20 fo be the price.

We never seem to do much in terms of concession pricing though. Sure Motherwell was only about £3 for under 12s the other week.

Agree. £15 for my son seems a bit steep. Surely all concessions could have been £10 max

[greenlex]

Expected £20 fo be the price.

We never seem to do much in terms of concession pricing though. Sure Motherwell was only about £3 for under 12s the other week.


Agree. £15 for my son seems a bit steep. Surely all concessions could have been £10 max
Pretty sure both clubs have to agree pricing?

[jeffers]

I know others will disagree but it feels like we are being taken for granted here. £15 for an adult would have been fairer IMO, it would feel like we were being given something back.

[CMurdoch]

Ronenomics = £20 and £10 for rug rats
Can stick that one up his pooper.

[B.H.F.C]

Pretty sure both clubs have to agree pricing?

They do. But I’m no sure we’re ever pushing for any reductions or anything like that.

[flash]

Ronenomics = £20 and £10 for rug rats
Can stick that one up his pooper.

Speak for yourself. Can't wait to see our exciting new team again.

[bigwheel]

I know others will disagree but it feels like we are being taken for granted here. £15 for an adult would have been fairer IMO, it would feel like we were being given something back.

There’s many positive things at our club currently - ticket pricing is not one of them ..we always seem to be at the dearest end of the scale ..

[Ringothedog]

Ronenomics = £20 and £10 for rug rats
Can stick that one up his pooper.

Not the greatest pricing but not the worst either. I will be going as this team is entertaining to watch and deserve our support. I have checked other games where premier teams are involved and the cheapest I can find is £19

[BlackSheep]

This won't sell out, be lucky if anyone has sat in their own seat yet, most are just thankful to get a ticket instead of moaning.

Lol, that’s rich coming from you hermit 😂😂😂

I’m just pointing out that the club have ‘some ‘splaining to do’.

I’ve not even sat in the East never mind my own seat yet, and that’s for three home games… it’s no biggie to me… but some will be unhappy at being moved to accommodate away fans.

[Andy74]

I know others will disagree but it feels like we are being taken for granted here. £15 for an adult would have been fairer IMO, it would feel like we were being given something back.

How long are we going to be hearing about this getting something back stuff? The club didn't ask for us to be missing last year and they had to put out a football team regardless. A decent one at that.

Nothing much wrong with the pricing. Time we just take it for what it is rather than trying to get something paid back all the time.

[jeffers]

How long are we going to be hearing about this getting something back stuff? The club didn't ask for us to be missing last year and they had to put out a football team regardless. A decent one at that.

Nothing much wrong with the pricing. Time we just take it for what it is rather than trying to get something paid back all the time.

Maybe til they do something about it and not take us for granted ? It’s not just this game either, typically our prices for cup games are expensive and the line always gets trotted out about the opposition having to agree to the prices. We seem to consistently draw teams who are unreasonable in their pricing demands.

And it’s not all the time. Just once would be nice. Other clubs with less resources manage it.

[Brightside]

If we want this level of football you need to want to pay for it.

[CentreLine]

£20 for almost two hours of entertainment, perhaps longer if it goes to ET & penalise.
This team has already shown they can be genuinely entertaining and Kilmarnock will bring plenty to the table as well.
People moan when we don’t sign players at he higher end of the scale. Then moan again at the reality of the revenue it takes to make that happen.
A bunch of people need to dry their eyes 😆

[Big_Franck]

Maybe til they do something about it and not take us for granted ? It’s not just this game either, typically our prices for cup games are expensive and the line always gets trotted out about the opposition having to agree to the prices. We seem to consistently draw teams who are unreasonable in their pricing demands.

And it’s not all the time. Just once would be nice. Other clubs with less resources manage it.

I agree. The line about the other team having to agree to prices (which I've never actually seen in rules, but could be true) has been an issue for us in cup games for 10+ years. That's a terrible run of luck in drawing teams that demand prices up £20 and up.

[flash]

How long are we going to be hearing about this getting something back stuff? The club didn't ask for us to be missing last year and they had to put out a football team regardless. A decent one at that.

Nothing much wrong with the pricing. Time we just take it for what it is rather than trying to get something paid back all the time.

The stuff I want back is a team worth watching. We have that now so I am happy to pay a reasonable price to watch them.

[Borderhibbie76]

Cant believe some of the moaning on here...unbelievable. If its too dear for u or u want to be sat in your own seat, well don't go. I for one will be there as will my group - missed enough football and life in general over the last 18 months...happily pay that price to watch this exciting Hibs team live

[Pagan Hibernia]

20quid is a lot of money for some people for a league cup game against lower league opposition, especially if you’re bringing a couple of kids along.

that said, in horrible corporate speak, it is a good product at the moment.

I just wonder if Hibs would really rather have 8,000 people in Easter road paying higher prices than possibly 10k+ paying a bit lower. I’d imagine the takings would be roughly the same.

hopefully it will be a decent crowd for the game anyway

[MartinfaePorty]

Just for context, my mate is being charged £30 to see Aberdeen on Thursday

[hibbyfraelibby]

I do but that was eased greatly months ago was it not.

Not as greatly as some think...and all the Eastern European stalwarts went home driven out by the Brexiteers.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Expected £20 fo be the price.

We never seem to do much in terms of concession pricing though. Sure Motherwell was only about £3 for under 12s the other week.
Its a shared gate. Killie will want their wedge given they are now a Championship side.

[hibbyfraelibby]

20quid is a lot of money for some people for a league cup game against lower league opposition, especially if you’re bringing a couple of kids along.

that said, in horrible corporate speak, it is a good product at the moment.

I just wonder if Hibs would really rather have 8,000 people in Easter road paying higher prices than possibly 10k+ paying a bit lower. I’d imagine the takings would be roughly the same.

hopefully it will be a decent crowd for the game anyway

The key work in your pist is "possibly". There is absolutely no evidence over the years that a discounted price significantly increases attendance at a game. Price inelasticity of demand I think economists call it.

[B.H.F.C]

Its a shared gate. Killie will want their wedge given they are now a Championship side.

It is. Will be interesting to see what the pricing is for the other seven ties though. We’re, generally, one of the more expensive ones.

[JimBHibees]

How long are we going to be hearing about this getting something back stuff? The club didn't ask for us to be missing last year and they had to put out a football team regardless. A decent one at that.

Nothing much wrong with the pricing. Time we just take it for what it is rather than trying to get something paid back all the time.

Totally agree we must have lost out with very limited numbers at the European game. Maybe have been a little more than it might have been however not enough to make me not go.

[Ringothedog]

It is. Will be interesting to see what the pricing is for the other seven ties though. We’re, generally, one of the more expensive ones.

I put on an earlier post that the cheapest I could find for an adult ticket where a premiership team was involved is £19. Further check and the cheapest is Livingston at £10 and Ayr at £15. All the other ties are £19/£20

[Brightside]

It is. Will be interesting to see what the pricing is for the other seven ties though. We’re, generally, one of the more expensive ones.

We should be though.

[wookie70]

I put on an earlier post that the cheapest I could find for an adult ticket where a premiership team was involved is £19. Further check and the cheapest is Livingston at £10 and Ayr at £15. All the other ties are £19/£20

So we are the most expensive and some fans supporting teams in our league will get to see their team for 25% less with other fans half the price we will pay. Combine that with the youth and kids ticket prices and we are an expensive team to watch. If we play like we did on Sunday it will be worth every penny though and I am content with the adult price I just wish they would sell cheaper kids tickets to get them into watching the cup games

[B.H.F.C]

I put on an earlier post that the cheapest I could find for an adult ticket where a premiership team was involved is £19. Further check and the cheapest is Livingston at £10 and Ayr at £15. All the other ties are £19/£20

Celtic v Hearts, £17/£12/£7.

£10/£5 is decent at Livingston.

£20/£10 at Raith so a bit cheaper for concessions.

£20/£10/£5 at Dundee so again a bit cheaper on the concessions.

Our pricing is identical to Ibrox.

As I said with my original post it was more the £15 concessions that jumped out at me as I fully expected £20 for my ticket.

[Ringothedog]

Celtic v Hearts, £17/£12/£7

Not according to their website
£19 for adults
£12 for concessions
£10 for under 13s

[Juniper Greens]

Not according to their website
£19 for adults
£12 for concessions
£10 for under 13s

Quite a lot for a view of a supporting pillar and a gantry

[B.H.F.C]

Not according to their website
£19 for adults
£12 for concessions
£10 for under 13s

Not where I’m looking on their website. Maybe discounted for season ticket holders or something.

[Ringothedog]

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/august/Premier-Sports-Cup-Celtic-v-Hearts-home-cup-ticket-scheme-information/

[Ringothedog]

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/august/Premier-Sports-Cup-Celtic-v-Hearts-home-cup-ticket-scheme-information/

After posting I was thinking it really is not that important 😂

[Sir David Gray]

Not according to their website
£19 for adults
£12 for concessions
£10 for under 13s

It's definitely £17 for adults at the moment.

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/august/Premier-Sports-Cup-Celtic-v-Hearts-STH-deadline-48-hours-to-secure-your-seat/

[Juniper Greens]

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/august/Premier-Sports-Cup-Celtic-v-Hearts-home-cup-ticket-scheme-information/

Also confirms that the away team had to agree the price. Sure someone was doubting that earlier in the thread

[jeffers]

It's definitely £17 for adults at the moment.

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/august/Premier-Sports-Cup-Celtic-v-Hearts-STH-deadline-48-hours-to-secure-your-seat/

Looks like the discounted price is for their season ticket holders.

[PatHead]

£20 for almost two hours of entertainment, perhaps longer if it goes to ET & penalise.
This team has already shown they can be genuinely entertaining and Kilmarnock will bring plenty to the table as well.
People moan when we don’t sign players at he higher end of the scale. Then moan again at the reality of the revenue it takes to make that happen.
A bunch of people need to dry their eyes 😆

Sorry to hijack the thread but will it go to extra time or straight to penalties?

[Logie Green]

Sorry to hijack the thread but will it go to extra time or straight to penalties?

Neither. Hibs will win in 90 minutes. 😜

[Sir David Gray]

Sorry to hijack the thread but will it go to extra time or straight to penalties?

Extra time then penalties.

The straight to penalties rule only happens in the group stages.

[jgl07]

My guess is that our attendances this season will end up being around 13kish. Quite a way short of two seasons ago…..I think you’re right - some will choose their games more and others will have found other things to do with their time ..hope I’m wrong of course …
Not with the North and South Stands shut!

I will be happy with anything over 10,000.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Hoping this goes on public sale soon. My laddie is up from down south and has asked to go to the game. Money’s tight but hopefully the pricing is reasonable so he can see a proper football club in action (he’s currently a glory hunting Man City fan 🥴)

[JimBHibees]

Celtic v Hearts, £17/£12/£7.

£10/£5 is decent at Livingston.

£20/£10 at Raith so a bit cheaper for concessions.

£20/£10/£5 at Dundee so again a bit cheaper on the concessions.

Our pricing is identical to Ibrox.

As I said with my original post it was more the £15 concessions that jumped out at me as I fully expected £20 for my ticket.

only problem with that is you get to watch Livingston play. :greengrin

[Sir David Gray]

I don't think so, league games is no minimum away allocation but cup games are different I'm sure.

Celtic have not given Hearts any tickets for Sunday's match.

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/celtic-ticket-update

[Billy Whizz]

Celtic have not given Hearts any tickets for Sunday's match.

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/celtic-ticket-update

What’s the red zone needed for?

[Sir David Gray]

What’s the red zone needed for?

No idea - sounds like it's made up nonsense to be honest.

[Billy Whizz]

No idea - sounds like it's made up nonsense to be honest.

If you don’t know, no one will😀

[Hermit Crab]

Theres certainly been no mad rush for this so far, all the greeting about 2 stands being shut as well.

[Seveno]

Theres certainly been no mad rush for this so far, all the greeting about 2 stands being shut as well.

I went on at 12, only a minute wait and got my own seat. No rush, as you say.

[007]

Hoping this goes on public sale soon. My laddie is up from down south and has asked to go to the game. Money’s tight but hopefully the pricing is reasonable so he can see a proper football club in action (he’s currently a glory hunting Man City fan 🥴)

Who needs Grealish when you've got Magennish?

[O'Rourke3]

I went on at 12, only a minute wait and got my own seat. No rush, as you say.My seat was not available but I secured the one next to it ..

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[Billy Whizz]

Theres certainly been no mad rush for this so far, all the greeting about 2 stands being shut as well.

Update has been low, but it’s 5 days to the game
Noticed 7 blocks in the West Upper and lower, towards the South, not on sale yet
Wondering if our uptake is low, we’ll give Killie more

[Hermit Crab]

Update has been low, but it’s 5 days to the game
Noticed 7 blocks in the West Upper and lower, towards the South, not on sale yet
Wondering if our uptake is low, we’ll give Killie more


Segregation Billy? Do we not need to keep a block between fans?

[Hermit Crab]

I went on at 12, only a minute wait and got my own seat. No rush, as you say.


Same mate, easy peasy. My own seat for the first time this season. Looking forward to it.

[hibbysam]

[/B]


Segregation Billy? Do we not need to keep a block between fans?

Probably be more than that, the west will only have one set of toilets at each side won’t it? So can’t have two sets of fans at one end of that stand. Just a guess though.

[Brightside]

Update has been low, but it’s 5 days to the game
Noticed 7 blocks in the West Upper and lower, towards the South, not on sale yet
Wondering if our uptake is low, we’ll give Killie more

I think we have given them everything from half way down... probably logical from a turnstyle pov also?

[Billy Whizz]

[/B]


Segregation Billy? Do we not need to keep a block between fans?

Probably
West and East hold around 13000 or so, less 4 empty blocks probably brings the max for Sunday to around 12,000 as Hibs said

[Billy Whizz]

Just to clarify a few things, looking at the League cup rules and regulations

10.1 The home club will charge board recommended admission prices. Where as an example Hibs play a lower league team (Kilmarnock), the higher division prices apply (10.2)

10.4 Any club wanting to charge less than min price, just agree with the away cub in writing, prior to the match starting

21.3 Min prices for top division are Adults £18, Junior and Senior Citizens £12

11 Admission Arrangements for Visiting Clubs and clubs
11.1 The Home Club shall forward to the Visiting Club ‘without charge’ tickets, in the numbers set out below, so that they will be in the hands of the Visiting Club on or before the fifth day before the Match (unless under circumstances which render this impracticable) - 10 for Directors’ Box, 40 for the Stand.


There’s no provision/allocation % for away fans apart from semi and final, which is brutal
We could get through and drawn away at Ibrox/Parkhead and get no tickets!

If I’ve missed any small print please add on


https://spfl.co.uk/admin/filemanager/images/shares/pdfs/League%20Cup%20Regulations%20(21-Jun-21).pdf

[Steven79]

Just to clarify a few things, looking at the League cup rules and regulations

10.1 The home club will charge board recommended admission prices. Where as an example Hibs play a lower league team (Kilmarnock), the higher division prices apply (10.2)

10.4 Any club wanting to charge less than min price, just agree with the away cub in writing, prior to the match starting

21.3 Min prices for top division are Adults £18, Junior and Senior Citizens £12

11 Admission Arrangements for Visiting Clubs and clubs
11.1 The Home Club shall forward to the Visiting Club ‘without charge’ tickets, in the numbers set out below, so that they will be in the hands of the Visiting Club on or before the fifth day before the Match (unless under circumstances which render this impracticable) - 10 for Directors’ Box, 40 for the Stand.


There’s no provision/allocation % for away fans apart from semi and final, which is brutal
We could get through and drawn away at Ibrox/Parkhead and get no tickets!

If I’ve missed any small print please add on


https://spfl.co.uk/admin/filemanager/images/shares/pdfs/League%20Cup%20Regulations%20(21-Jun-21).pdf

Someone better tell Livingston as they are charging £10/£5 for entry on Saturday...

[Billy Whizz]

Someone better tell Livingston as they are charging £10/£5 for entry on Saturday...

Read 10.4, must have got permission from St Mirren

[Steven79]

Read 10.4, must have got permission from St Mirren

It's funny how every other club seems to get permission...

[Steven79]

Even Celtic are putting us to shame...

- £17 for adults
- £12 for concessions
- £7 for under 13s

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/august/Premier-Sports-Cup-Celtic-v-Hearts-STH-deadline-48-hours-to-secure-your-seat/

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[superfurryhibby]

Tickets bought. Who cares about the price, it's about backing the club and supporting the team.

[marinello59]

Tickets bought. Who cares about the price, it's about backing the club and supporting the team.

Maybe people with families on a limited budget care about the price? For some, choices have to be made.

[Sir David Gray]

Maybe people with families on a limited budget care about the price? For some, choices have to be made.

:agree:

[AugustaHibs]

Tickets bought. Who cares about the price, it's about backing the club and supporting the team.

Probably up there with the daftest thing I’ve read on here.

[Steven79]

Probably up there with the daftest thing I’ve read on here.

Yep! Clubs will continue to take the piss with attitudes like that...

[adam middlemass]

Maybe people with families on a limited budget care about the price? For some, choices have to be made.
I remember when my kids were small and money was tight, I just managed a handful of games each season, thankfully they have flown the nest. But I do sympathise with folk who have two or three children and every penny is a prisoner! :rolleyes:

[Shrekko]

Maybe people with families on a limited budget care about the price? For some, choices have to be made.

Totally- when you add in travel cost even a parent taking one kid to the game from out of town might be looking at close to £50.... for a game you can probably watch at home. £40-£50 is a lot of money.

I do anything I can to back the club within reason but even i've been getting slightly perturbed recently about a few things where it looks like it's all one way traffic.

The interest in attending Hibs games, to me, and I could be wrong, seems generally not as strong as it should be considering the team we now have- Hibs need to be careful that they're not pushing people towards changing their habits. I've got a horrible feeling we're going to see low crowds this year which would be a real shame- I know some haven't got over the cup final, but also think the club could be doing more.

[Callum_62]

If walk up prices are too high and low attendances follow, the club will change there policy by a few quid

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[wookie70]

Is there any details about entry to the ground. I normally park in Sainsburys car park but it occurs to me that the Killie fans will be sat in the south end of the west upper, hope they enjoy the view I would have had, and the Police may deemed it necessary to keep us apart. Hope not as it is wholly unnecessary but they have stopped fans coming in from Sainsbury previously, albeit a Derby game

[hibeedonald]

Reckon it will be a better crowd than people think, a lot without ST's will be dying to get to a game and this is the first chance. Will be buying 2 as they go on general sale.

[greenlex]

Time to pony up I reckon

[BoomtownHibees]

No idea - sounds like it's made up nonsense to be honest.

I think we will be the same with no fans allowed in the middle section of the West lower, where the subs now sit

[hibbysam]

Yep! Clubs will continue to take the piss with attitudes like that...

Do you honestly believe that £10 is too much for youngsters to get in to watch Hibs? I’m just not sure what people expect the price to be. I get not everyone can afford it and for some tough decisions would have to be made, but lowering it by £2/3 isn’t suddenly going to change whether someone can afford to go or not in the majority of cases.

[Steven79]

Do you honestly believe that £10 is too much for youngsters to get in to watch Hibs? I’m just not sure what people expect the price to be. I get not everyone can afford it and for some tough decisions would have to be made, but lowering it by £2/3 isn’t suddenly going to change whether someone can afford to go or not in the majority of cases.I'm taking our 9 year old and his friend to Hampden for Scotland v Denmark and their tickets were only £5 each.

Are you telling me that a early round league Cup tie should be priced higher than a Scotland match?

When the SFA are setting better prices than Hibs then something is wrong.

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[CentreLine]

I'm taking our 9 year old and his friend to Hampden for Scotland v Denmark and their tickets were only £5 each.

Are you telling me that a early round league Cup tie should be priced higher than a Scotland match?

When the SFA are setting better prices than Hibs then something is wrong.

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I guess it’s the definition of being. “Supporter” rather than just a fan 🤔

[Peevemor]

I'm taking our 9 year old and his friend to Hampden for Scotland v Denmark and their tickets were only £5 each.

Are you telling me that a early round league Cup tie should be priced higher than a Scotland match?

When the SFA are setting better prices than Hibs then something is wrong.

Sent from my SM-G960F using TapatalkYou do know that the bulk of Hibs income comes from gate receipts? Also that in general Hibs just about break even.

I've said for a long time that Scottish football is too expensive, but what are the clubs meant to do? Do you want us to compete for decent players or not.

I sympathise with folk having to shell out to take kids to matches at PATG prices, but talk of the club "taking the piss" is wrong

[superfurryhibby]

Probably up there with the daftest thing I’ve read on here.

A tad hyperbolic, particularly since I haven't been to a game since March 2020 and, ironically, money stopped me buying a season ticket. I'm just glad to be going to a match and I'm not greeting about a fiver here or there.

[Steven79]

You do know that the bulk of Hibs income comes from gate receipts? Also that in general Hibs just about break even.

I've said for a long time that Scottish football is too expensive, but what are the clubs meant to do? Do you want us to compete for decent players or not.

I sympathise with folk having to shell out to take kids to matches at PATG prices, but talk of the club "taking the piss" is wrong

Hibs charge more than nearly every other club in Scotland for cup matches and always the blame is put on away clubs.

Look it up for yourself if you don't believe me...

[Peevemor]

Hibs charge more than nearly every other club in Scotland for cup matches and always the blame is put on away clubs.

Look it up for yourself if you don't believe me...Who blames the away clubs?

Doesn't change my point anyway.

[hibbysam]

I'm taking our 9 year old and his friend to Hampden for Scotland v Denmark and their tickets were only £5 each.

Are you telling me that a early round league Cup tie should be priced higher than a Scotland match?

When the SFA are setting better prices than Hibs then something is wrong.

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For seats absolutely miles from the pitch. £10 in their half decent seats. So very little difference.

[Pretty Boy]

Tickets bought. Who cares about the price, it's about backing the club and supporting the team.

I care about the price. I can't afford it at the set rate so I'll be voting with my feet and staying away.

There comes a point when you have to weigh these things up and decide how much of your disposable income you are willing to give to Hibs. They get plenty from me as it is so I'll give this one a miss.

[CentreLine]

I care about the price. I can't afford it at the set rate so I'll be voting with my feet and staying away.

There comes a point when you have to weigh these things up and decide how much of your disposable income you are willing to give to Hibs. They get plenty from me as it is so I'll give this one a miss.

Fair choice and nobody can justifiably criticise you. I can ill afford it, not having worked for over a year and a half but I’ll be going Thursday because I’m hugely entertained by what I’m seeing from Hibs and willing to dig deep to do what I can to support the club.

[inglisavhibs]

I care about the price. I can't afford it at the set rate so I'll be voting with my feet and staying away.

There comes a point when you have to weigh these things up and decide how much of your disposable income you are willing to give to Hibs. They get plenty from me as it is so I'll give this one a miss.

Raith v Aberdeen £20

Dundee v Motherwell £20

Don't think the pricing is wrong, games that people have to pay over and above their season ticket are always poorly attended. Making it £17 or even £15 would make little difference to the attendance. Understand where budgets are tight choices have to be made.

[Pretty Boy]

Raith v Aberdeen £20

Dundee v Motherwell £20

Don't think the pricing is wrong, games that people have to pay over and above their season ticket are always poorly attended. Making it £17 or even £15 would make little difference to the attendance. Understand where budgets are tight choices have to be made.

I'm not arguing about whether the price is right or wrong.

I just find it pretty crass when people start dictating what other people should be willing to stump up and measuring your credentials as a fan against it.

It's inevitable on threads like this but it's crass all the same.

[Blaster]

Raith v Aberdeen £20

Dundee v Motherwell £20

Don't think the pricing is wrong, games that people have to pay over and above their season ticket are always poorly attended. Making it £17 or even £15 would make little difference to the attendance. Understand where budgets are tight choices have to be made.

I think the prices individually are ok. I’d just like them to consider family tickets a bit more

Maybe an adult and 12-17 year old ticket could have been £30 if bought together instead of £35?

I know it’s only a fiver, and I’ve paid it, but just a wee bit consideration wouldn’t go amiss

[inglisavhibs]

I'm not arguing about whether the price is right or wrong.

I just find it pretty crass when people start dictating what other people should be willing to stump up and measuring your credentials as a fan against it.

It's inevitable on threads like this but it's crass all the same.

I agree with that but also think its a bit tiresome when people say the club is taking the p---. Hibs turnover is low enough and the standard of player we are all looking for means competing with Hearts and Aberdeen who both have a higher turnover than Hibs.

[jgl07]

I agree with that but also think its a bit tiresome when people say the club is taking the p---. Hibs turnover is low enough and the standard of player we are all looking for means competing with Hearts and Aberdeen who both have a higher turnover than Hibs.
I don’t understand how Aberdeen have a higher turnover than Hibs as their crowds are way lower? Creative accounting?

[Andy74]

I don’t understand how Aberdeen have a higher turnover than Hibs as their crowds are way lower? Creative accounting?

All their catering, hospitality, shop etc is in house I think. Doesn’t mean they make any more profit, but it comes through as turnover.

[O'Rourke3]

I don’t understand how Aberdeen have a higher turnover than Hibs as their crowds are way lower? Creative accounting?Bigger input from sponsors. Their crowds are awful.

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[Peanut Shaz]

Tickets bought. Who cares about the price, it's about backing the club and supporting the team.

People who work week to week on a tight budget care about the price. They may well want to back and support the team as much as you but they may also have to support a family. Priorities.

[Peevemor]

All their catering, hospitality, shop etc is in house I think. Doesn’t mean they make any more profit, but it comes through as turnover.I think they do far better in hospitality income than us. In Edinburgh there's us Hearts & the rugby/Murrayfield. The main players choose the rugby.

Aberdeen don't have any competition but still have plenty cash rich companies looking to entertain people.

[inglisavhibs]

I don’t understand how Aberdeen have a higher turnover than Hibs as their crowds are way lower? Creative accounting?
Like Hearts they do all their catering in house, which means higher turnover but also higher costs. More importantly they get more income from donations than us.

[Sauerkraut]

I think they do far better in hospitality income than us. In Edinburgh there's us Hearts & the rugby/Murrayfield. The main players choose the rugby.

Aberdeen don't have any competition but still have plenty cash rich companies looking to entertain people.

That's what I've always believed, ie it's largely oil money
spending. Sponsors in Edinburgh don't want to alienate the other half of the city, so play safe by throwing their spare dosh at Murrayfield.