Unrestricted!

[Hibby Gav]

Email in from HIBS…

unrestricted for match days from the Kilmarnock game !

[JXM73]

Email in from HIBS…

unrestricted for match days from the Kilmarnock game !

Not actually true, 12k as north n south stands unavailable

[hibee-boys]

Brilliant news😀

[Stuart93]

Not actually true, 12k as north n south stands unavailable

Like the club says 12K will probably be enough

[hibee-boys]

On a side note, anyone know what work is a actually being completed on the north/south stands🤔

[Brightside]

On a side note, anyone know what work is a actually being completed on the north/south stands🤔

HeliPort.

[JohnMcM]

“Big screens soon” in the article on the club website:greengrin

[hibbysam]

Not actually true, 12k as north n south stands unavailable

Would imagine it’s only for this one game.

[Hibby Gav]

Not actually true, 12k as north n south stands unavailable


from the email

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

[Callum_62]

Not actually true, 12k as north n south stands unavailableThe restricted part comes form Hibs not Covid

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[Bristolhibby]

Will Killy fans be allowed in?

J

[Hibby Gav]

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.”

[Bristolhibby]

Not actually true, 12k as north n south stands unavailable

How so? Why are two stands out of action?

EDIT - just seen the answer.

J

[Sir David Gray]

I agree that the East and West stands should be enough to accommodate everyone on Sunday but it is a bit of a risk.

Welcome news nonetheless.

[Sir David Gray]

How so? Why are two stands out of action?

EDIT - just seen the answer.

J

Ongoing work.

[steve75]

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.”

This doesn't sit right with me.

Obviously I have no idea of all the goings on, but seems that there may have been potential for a larger crowd on Sunday if the stands had been operational. If that's true, Hibs have some explaining to do to the season ticket holders that missed out.

I was there, so have no gripe. but it does seem our attendance applications were restricted to two stands.

[Ray Donovan]

Cannot wait to get back to Easter Road when it's full. It would be great if we get through and it's the EC playoff game!!

[thebakerboy]

This is not covered by ST so will ST holders gets 1st dibs on buying tickets

[Sir David Gray]

This is not covered by ST so will ST holders gets 1st dibs on buying tickets

Yes.

[hibbysam]

This doesn't sit right with me.

Obviously I have no idea of all the goings on, but seems that there may have been potential for a larger crowd on Sunday if the stands had been operational. If that's true, Hibs have some explaining to do to the season ticket holders that missed out.

I was there, so have no gripe. but it does seem our attendance applications were restricted to two stands.

Hearts had 4 stands open and had the same limits. If the work needed done then Hibs have undoubtedly chosen the right time to do it. STH were restricted and now a cup game which the crowd would have been lower than 12k anyway, and we will be up and running in time for the big games that require bigger crowds.

[greenlex]

This doesn't sit right with me.

Obviously I have no idea of all the goings on, but seems that there may have been potential for a larger crowd on Sunday if the stands had been operational. If that's true, Hibs have some explaining to do to the season ticket holders that missed out.

I was there, so have no gripe. but it does seem our attendance applications were restricted to two stands.
Hearts stadium is similar sized and had the same restrictions that they accommodated in all four stands. No skullduggery on Hibs part.

[hibbysam]

Yes.

Think it might just be a free for all, it’s less than a week to the game with more tickets than STH’s, in which I’d imagine only around 50% of those will want to go anyway.

[BigBamba]

Assuming they’ll send out our season tickets now? Still don’t have one and as I changed seat from last season my e-ticket won’t work any longer..

[SteveHFC]

Yes.

We can cancel any protests now :greengrin

[steve75]

Hearts had 4 stands open and had the same limits. If the work needed done then Hibs have undoubtedly chosen the right time to do it. STH were restricted and now a cup game which the crowd would have been lower than 12k anyway, and we will be up and running in time for the big games that require bigger crowds.

Fair point. I had picked up here and there that Hearts had issues with increasing attendance due to spacing of seats etc (tighter stand). But again, it's all half information and I don't know all the ins and outs.

If the limit was the limit, regardless. Then absolutely the right time to do the work.

[Jay]

Assuming they’ll send out our season tickets now? Still don’t have one and as I changed seat from last season my e-ticket won’t work any longer..

I changed seat and got an eticket for this season a few weeks ago.

[Lendo]

What are we all going to complain about now?

[hibee_girl]

Assuming they’ll send out our season tickets now? Still don’t have one and as I changed seat from last season my e-ticket won’t work any longer..

I had to pop into ticket office last week and the guy there said that’s why they were in the office, to organise sending out season ticket cards to whoever needs new ones.

[Since452]

What are we all going to complain about now?

It's difficult to find anything to be honest. My complaint is that there's nothing to complain about.

[Garymcl]

Good news now taking the two grandchildren (already committed to taking them )so price is not the problem usually would go to famous five with them not open I take it will be mixed in general with everyone else be it east or west stands

[Billy Whizz]

Assuming they’ll send out our season tickets now? Still don’t have one and as I changed seat from last season my e-ticket won’t work any longer..

I’ve not had mine sent yet

[Hibs90]

So are the screens in the Concourses or in the corners?

[Since452]

What are we all going to complain about now?

All the fans back and no big screens yet. Joke. Ron is conning us.

[1875Sean]

What are we all going to complain about now?

Hibs for not sorting out the work in the other stands sooner!

[Ozyhibby]

What are we all going to complain about now?

Sounds like the big screens won’t be ready for Sunday? I’d start there.


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[Kato]

What are we all going to complain about now?Tannoys too loud, screens are too bright?

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[ancient hibee]

This doesn't sit right with me.

Obviously I have no idea of all the goings on, but seems that there may have been potential for a larger crowd on Sunday if the stands had been operational. If that's true, Hibs have some explaining to do to the season ticket holders that missed out.

I was there, so have no gripe. but it does seem our attendance applications were restricted to two stands.
Presumably it takes a fair bit of work to remove the away team changing rooms from the South Stand concourse.

[hibbysam]

Presumably it takes a fair bit of work to remove the away team changing rooms from the South Stand concourse.

I’d be surprised if that wasn’t just some chairs fired into the concourse for them to sit on.

[Centre Hawf]

I see no issue at all in waiting to get the work done. 12 thousand is a nice amount and because it's a cup game technically no one is missing out on anything in regards to the value of their season ticket.

Roll on Livingston and hopefully as close to a sell out as you can get.

[Prof. Shaggy]

What are we all going to complain about now?

Don't worry, something will turn up!
:greengrin

[madhatter]

Can't wait to see this Hibs team in person.

Here's hoping it stays this way and we don't need another lockdown.

[allezsauzee]

Am I being unreasonable in thinking that the work could have been done well before now in the famous five at least considering that it's had nobody in there for some time?

[S4uzee]

Wonder what the changes to the appearance of the stadium are as didn’t look much different yesterday. Or is this reference to the big screens

[calumhibee1]

Wonder what the changes to the appearance of the stadium are as didn’t look much different yesterday. Or is this reference to the big screens

There was talk of us getting electronic ‘ribbons’ instead of advertising boards, they may be getting installed as well?

[Speedy]

What are we all going to complain about now?

Tomato sauce sachets are rubbish. Petrie not splashing the cash to get Heinz.

[Chorley Hibee]

Are the Kilmarnock tickets on sale?

[wookie70]

What are we all going to complain about now?ST holders missing out on a great game because we have two stands closed for work that could have been done any time in the last year. Potentially no Killie fans either when that could easily have been achieved bringing income and atmosphere

[Callum_62]

ST holders missing out on a great game because we have two stands closed for work that could have been done any time in the last year. Potentially no Killie fans either when that could easily have been achieved bringing income and atmosphereAlthough hibs are saying potentially having these 2 stands closed (given the expected crowd) will actually save us money

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[easty]

ST holders missing out on a great game because we have two stands closed for work that could have been done any time in the last year. Potentially no Killie fans either when that could easily have been achieved bringing income and atmosphere

What season ticket holders are missing out?

And I could care less about the atmosphere created by 58 Killie fans.

[Irish_Steve]

ST holders missing out on a great game because we have two stands closed for work that could have been done any time in the last year. Potentially no Killie fans either when that could easily have been achieved bringing income and atmosphere

I doubt any season ticket holders will lose out, I don't think we have 12,000 ST holders just yet

[Callum_62]

I doubt any season ticket holders will lose out, I don't think we have 12,000 ST holders just yetDon't let facts get in the way of a moan against Hibs though

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[Shrekko]

I doubt any season ticket holders will lose out, I don't think we have 12,000 ST holders just yet

I think even if we did we’d get no more than 7-8000 for this game and it may even be less.

[HibbyAndy]

Top of the League and full crowds again ?


Ross out !!!

[the tornadoe]

Don't let facts get in the way of a moan against Hibs though

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Season Ticket Holders missed out yesterday ! The point made is valid..

[Pagan Hibernia]

There was talk of us getting electronic ‘ribbons’ instead of advertising boards, they may be getting installed as well?

i remember that talked about from the AGM last year. Still no idea what they are

[easty]

Season Ticket Holders missed out yesterday ! The point made is valid..

Restrictions were still in place yesterday.

The point made isn’t valid.

[Irish_Steve]

Season Ticket Holders missed out yesterday ! The point made is valid..

We couldn't have had any more in attendance yesterday even if we had six stands. The point is invalid

[jeffers]

ST holders missing out on a great game because we have two stands closed for work that could have been done any time in the last year. Potentially no Killie fans either when that could easily have been achieved bringing income and atmosphere

I’m not going to blame Hibs for the work being carried out despite missing out yesterday. It was work that wasn’t planned but needs to be done.

[Hermit Crab]

Will Killy fans be allowed in?

J


Yes, they are entitled to an allocation and are to be housed in part of the West stand apparently.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Season Ticket Holders missed out yesterday ! The point made is valid..

The League Cup, Scottish Cup and UEFA Conference are not on your season ticket. There is absolutely no validity in your misguided point.

[JohnMcM]

There’s a certain validity in making valid points about invalid points being made, even if thought to be valid.:wink:

[lord bunberry]

There hasn’t been any fans in either stand for18 months, why is the work being done now? As has been pointed out it probably won’t make much difference as 12k will probably be enough but it is a bit strange.

[the tornadoe]

Restrictions were still in place yesterday.

The point made isn’t valid.

2 more stands open would have allowed more fans in, The council were basing the allowed attendance on only 2 stands being open not 4.. do you know for a fact they would not have allowed more in with another 2 stands open ?

[HibbyAndy]

ffs we are pretty much back to full stadiums after a year and a half of absolute torture can this thread no be about folk being absolutely delighted ?

[lord bunberry]

2 more stands open would have allowed more fans in, The council were basing the allowed attendance on only 2 stands being open not 4.. do you know for a fact they would not have allowed more in with another 2 stands open ?
Hearts had all 4 stands open with the same capacity limit as us with 2 stands. I don’t really understand it to be honest.

[easty]

Last week it was “it’s a disgrace that Hibs let the council tell us we are restricted, when Glasgow let Rangers and Celtc do whatever they want”, before Hibs had “let” the council do anything. Turns out we’re not restricted by the council at all.

Now, it’s “it’s a disgrace, season ticket holders are going to miss out”...before a single season ticket holder hasn’t been able to get a ticket!

Gie it a rest.

[Hermit Crab]

I would suspect the killy fans will be in the blocks 1, 2 and 10 and 11 if required.


The link is now there to buy tickets but the stadium is currently greyed out.


https://www.eticketing.co.uk/hibernianfc/EDP/Event/Index/2985

[the tornadoe]

ffs we are pretty much back to full stadiums after a year and a half of absolute torture can this thread no be about folk being absolutely delighted ?

I am delighted !! Just feel sorry for the 5000 or so season ticket holders who missed a fantastic display and win yesterday through no fault of their own.

[Just Alf]

Hearts had all 4 stands open with the same capacity limit as us with 2 stands. I don’t really understand it to be honest.Social distancing and small seats.

:greengrin

[the tornadoe]

Last week it was “it’s a disgrace that Hibs let the council tell us we are restricted, when Glasgow let Rangers and Celtc do whatever they want”, before Hibs had “let” the council do anything. Turns out we’re not restricted by the council at all.

Now, it’s “it’s a disgrace, season ticket holders are going to miss out”...before a single season ticket holder hasn’t been able to get a ticket!

Gie it a rest.

Read the post properly I'm talking about YESTERDAYS game !

[Iggy Pope]

2 more stands open would have allowed more fans in, The council were basing the allowed attendance on only 2 stands being open not 4.. do you know for a fact they would not have allowed more in with another 2 stands open ?

It would’ve been the same number of people but spread across 4 stands, not 2. It’s not great having them shut but it’s not impacted on anyone until now when ST holders in the FF can’t claim their seat. We’ll get over it though.

[easty]

Read the post properly I'm talking about YESTERDAYS game !

Not everything is about you mate. I didn’t reply to YOUR post.

[HibbyAndy]

I am delighted !! Just feel sorry for the 5000 or so season ticket holders who missed a fantastic display and win yesterday through no fault of their own.

And i got bumped through Hibs tv and missed the 1st half through no fault of my own ( Like many on here as well BTW)

We are nearly their mate , Plenty good times ahead :aok:

[the tornadoe]

Not everything is about you mate. I didn’t reply to YOUR post.

That's what the quote button is for , mate !

[Iggy Pope]

Read the post properly I'm talking about YESTERDAYS game !

The maximum allowed by the local authority got to yesterday’s game irrespective of the number of stands open. Opening the other two wouldn’t have got us any more tickets. ST holders all over Scotland are missing out not only at Hibs.

[Borderhibbie76]

2 more stands open would have allowed more fans in, The council were basing the allowed attendance on only 2 stands being open not 4.. do you know for a fact they would not have allowed more in with another 2 stands open ?

Yes coz Hearts opened 4 stands last weekend and we're only allowed 5k...so your point is a mute one and completely irrelevant

[easty]

That's what the quote button is for , mate !

I know...and I didn’t quote you, cos I wasn’t replying to you.

[Billy Whizz]

I would suspect the killy fans will be in the blocks 1, 2 and 10 and 11 if required.


The link is now there to buy tickets but the stadium is currently greyed out.


https://www.eticketing.co.uk/hibernianfc/EDP/Event/Index/2985

There’s around 1100 season ticket holders in these blocks
That’s why I think it will just be a case of logging on and buying seats

[BroxburnHibee]

ffs we are pretty much back to full stadiums after a year and a half of absolute torture can this thread no be about folk being absolutely delighted ?

Ha! How long you been on here? :hilarious

[the tornadoe]

Yes coz Hearts opened 4 stands last weekend and we're only allowed 5k...so your point is a mute one and completely irrelevant

Only IF you know for certain the council would not have allowed more fans into Easter Rd with 4 stands instead of 2. If you don't then your reply IS irrelevant

[HibbyAndy]

Ha! How long you been on here? :hilarious

What my missing ? :-)

[BoomtownHibees]

Only IF you know for certain the council would not have allowed more fans into Easter Rd with 4 stands instead of 2. If you don't then your reply IS irrelevant

Do you know for certain that we would have been allowed more with 4 stands open?

If not then I would say your point is irrelevant

[Keith_M]

Tannoys too loud, screens are too bright?

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You've actually just mentioned my two biggest concerns.


As long as the sound isn't at the ridiculous levels they have at Celtc Park pre-match, then it should be OK.

[the tornadoe]

Do you know for certain that we would have been allowed more with 4 stands open?

If not then I would say your point is irrelevant
If you put 1 person in each empty stand then that's more... what possible reason would that not be allowed under the restrictions at the time ?

[weecounty hibby]

There hasn’t been any fans in either stand for18 months, why is the work being done now? As has been pointed out it probably won’t make much difference as 12k will probably be enough but it is a bit strange.
Possibly struggled to get work done due to the pandemic and restrictions. My company have had many capital projects delayed by 12 to 18 months for a combination of things like contractors furloughing staff to being unable to vary out work and keep social distancing measures in olace

[BoomtownHibees]

If you put 1 person in each empty stand then that's more... what possible reason would that not be allowed under the restrictions at the time ?

So you don’t know then? As has been mentioned previously, Hearts were allowed pretty much the same amount in with 4 stands open

[greenlex]

If you put 1 person in each empty stand then that's more... what possible reason would that not be allowed under the restrictions at the time ?
Council decide stadium capacity. Hibs housed them in two stands and are doing work in the other two. Hearts housed them in four stands as there stadium is not in need of work anywhere. :greengrin It’s not really hard to understand.
I don’t know why but the Father Ted Cows far away episode is in my head now.

[Pretty Boy]

The 2 stands being closed was irrelevant yesterday as the council capped us at 5000 and something.

The 12K cap with 2 stands being closed is irrelevant this weekend because we havem:t sold 12K tickets for an early round LC home game in about 50 years.

All ST holders will be in their paid for seat by the next home league game.

I don't really get the problem.

[jeffers]

Council decide stadium capacity. Hibs housed them in two stands and are doing work in the other two. Hearts housed them in four stands as there stadium is not in need of work anywhere. :greengrin It’s not really hard to understand.
I don’t know why but the Father Ted Cows far away episode is in my head now.

Yes but what’s not clear is what came first, the council saying this is all you can have or Hibs saying we only have two stands available and the council saying well in that case this is all you are allowed.

But as I said earlier regardless I’m not blaming Hibs as the work that has caused the two stands to be closed was not anticipated.

[greenlex]

Yes but what’s not clear is what came first, the council saying this is all you can have or Hibs saying we only have two stands available and the council saying well in that case this is all you are allowed.

But as I said earlier regardless I’m not blaming Hibs as the work that has caused the two stands to be closed was not anticipated.
I think it’s pretty clear with tynecastle having a similar restriction that the council restriction came first or we would have had less and Hearts would have more. :confused:

[RyeSloan]

The 2 stands being closed was irrelevant yesterday as the council capped us at 5000 and something.

The 12K cap with 2 stands being closed is irrelevant this weekend because we havem:t sold 12K tickets for an early round LC home game in about 50 years.

All ST holders will be in their paid for seat by the next home league game.

I don't really get the problem.

That’s because there isn’t one!

Should all be back to normal for the next league game and then we can get back to complaining about our throw in’s or the state of the pies or whatever….

[Big_Franck]

Great news and not before time. Can't wait for the first derby already.

[jeffers]

I think it’s pretty clear with tynecastle having a similar restriction that the council restriction came first or we would have had less and Hearts would have more. :confused:

Possibly though from what I was told we had scope for more than them. It’s a ridiculous situation anyway that similar numbers are allowed in two stands than four. It’s a pointless argument though, so I’ll say no more on the subject.

[the tornadoe]

Possibly though from what I was told we had scope for more than them. It’s a ridiculous situation anyway that similar numbers are allowed in two stands than four. It’s a pointless argument though, so I’ll say no more on the subject.

Nail on the head !

[Gordy M]

Possibly though from what I was told we had scope for more than them. It’s a ridiculous situation anyway that similar numbers are allowed in two stands than four. It’s a pointless argument though, so I’ll say no more on the subject.

But was it not to do with access, surrounding streets and public transport.? Not actually inside the stadium? Im not sure but i thought that was the main part of the restrictions?

[CropleyWasGod]

But was it not to do with access, surrounding streets and public transport.? Not actually inside the stadium? Im not sure but i thought that was the nain part of the restrictions?

:agree:

5,000 people in the streets around ER and Tynie is 5,000 people.... no matter where they're going to sit.

[noucampos]

This might seem a daft question given the context but will PPV/hibs pass be available for this game? Working Sunday so can't spare time to attend but could keep an eye on game at home.

[Borderhibbie76]

The 2 stands being closed was irrelevant yesterday as the council capped us at 5000 and something.

The 12K cap with 2 stands being closed is irrelevant this weekend because we havem:t sold 12K tickets for an early round LC home game in about 50 years.

All ST holders will be in their paid for seat by the next home league game.

I don't really get the problem.

Coz there isn't one mate but the moaners need something to moan about just now ...they can't help themselves

[The_Sauz]

What are we all going to complain about now?
The rain on how it's to wet :greengrin

[Dublin07]

The 2 stands being closed was irrelevant yesterday as the council capped us at 5000 and something.

The 12K cap with 2 stands being closed is irrelevant this weekend because we havem:t sold 12K tickets for an early round LC home game in about 50 years.

All ST holders will be in their paid for seat by the next home league game.

I don't really get the problem.

Yes but apart from following rules set by the council, not ever selling more than 12k for a league cup game, still in Europe, top of the league, playing great football and holding on to all our players what have the hibs ever done for us.
Some folk need to moan and will always find a way.

[BlackSheep]

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-public-use-of-face-coverings/pages/where-face-coverings-should-be-worn/

This article on the Scottish government website should put to bed the argument about wearing face coverings inside the stadium, it’s there in black and white.

[jgl07]

Hearts stadium is similar sized and had the same restrictions that they accommodated in all four stands. No skullduggery on Hibs part.
Hearts stadium ‘similar size’ to Hibs?

Stuff and nonsense, it’s far smaller! Even if you include the seats where it is not possible to see the pitch.

I suppose it will be nice when (if) it is ever finished?

[jgl07]

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-public-use-of-face-coverings/pages/where-face-coverings-should-be-worn/

This article on the Scottish government website should put to bed the argument about wearing face coverings inside the stadium, it’s there in black and white.
According to that list you need to wear face masks in bars and restaurants. How the bell are you expected to eat or drink with a facemask on?

All that explains why so little notice is taken of Scottish Government directives?

[BlackSheep]

According to that list you need to wear face masks in bars and restaurants. How the bell are you expected to eat or drink with a facemask on?

All that explains why so little notice is taken of Scottish Government directives?

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-public-use-of-face-coverings/pages/face-covering-exemptions/

Perhaps reading more than just the first page would help!

[hibbysam]

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-public-use-of-face-coverings/pages/face-covering-exemptions/

Perhaps reading more than just the first page would help!

Your list also states nightclubs - even though that’s not the case.

Gyms and swimming pools also, never seen anyone swimming or running on the treadmill with a mask on 😂

[BlackSheep]

Your list also states nightclubs - even though that’s not the case.

Gyms and swimming pools also, never seen anyone swimming or running on the treadmill with a mask on 😂

It seems many of you don’t like to fully read these things…

“taking part in exercise of a type which reasonably requires that the person is not wearing a face covering additional exemptions are set out in the Regulations”

I see folk in the gym wearing masks throughout their workout too so just because you’ve not seen it doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.

Nightclubs - face coverings should be worn unless drinking, dancing or dining. Entry and exit and visiting the toilets are still areas that face masks are required.

You cannot nitpick these things if you aren’t going to actually read the small print!!

[hibbysam]

It seems many of you don’t like to fully read these things…

“taking part in exercise of a type which reasonably requires that the person is not wearing a face covering additional exemptions are set out in the Regulations”

Nightclubs - face coverings should be worn unless drinking, dancing or dining. Entry and exit and visiting the toilets are still areas that face masks are required.

You cannot nitpick these things if you aren’t going to actually read the small print!!

I listened quite clearly to the FM yesterday. Schools v nightclubs - schools are required as it’s not optional to go to school and kids aren’t vaccinated, but people have the choice to go to nightclubs and majority have been offered vaccine. Taking her exact words, I, and others, choose to go to the football, it’s not compulsory, therefore masks shouldn’t be mandatory outside there.

[BlackSheep]

I listened quite clearly to the FM yesterday. Schools v nightclubs - schools are required as it’s not optional to go to school and kids aren’t vaccinated, but people have the choice to go to nightclubs and majority have been offered vaccine. Taking her exact words, I, and others, choose to go to the football, it’s not compulsory, therefore masks shouldn’t be mandatory outside there.

That’s not correct. You are simply taking one rule and applying it to a different situation to suit your end goal.

What you’re also failing to take into consideration is that venues are allowed to apply their own rules and restrictions, Hibs have made face coverings at all times a condition of entry, the government have back that by saying sports stadiums are still required to use them so i think it’s pretty clear what we should be doing

[hibbysam]

That’s not correct. You are simply taking one rule and applying it to a different situation to suit your end goal.

What you’re also failing to take into consideration is that venues are allowed to apply their own rules and restrictions, Hibs have made face coverings at all times a condition of entry, the government have back that by saying sports stadiums are still required to use them so i think it’s pretty clear what we should be doing

You are correct it’s a different situation, a far safer situation. Not some sweaty, underground, dark nightclub where people are so bevied they have no idea where they are and coked out their eyeballs.

I’m taking the FM’s words on why nightclubs should be exempt and applying it to situations I will find myself in, you are absolutely correct. There can be no science behind the above scenarios and decisions.

[Bristolhibby]

Your list also states nightclubs - even though that’s not the case.

Gyms and swimming pools also, never seen anyone swimming or running on the treadmill with a mask on 😂

This one made me laugh.

“nightclubs, dance halls or discotheques, or sexual entertainment venues.”

LOLing at the thought of a stripper lapdancing with a mask on, and nothing else.

J

[hibbysam]

This one made me laugh.

“nightclubs, dance halls or discotheques, or sexual entertainment venues.”

LOLing at the thought of a stripper lapdancing with a mask on.

J

They’ve got us all on strings. Pick up a drink and your fine though. I’m going to sit at the football and nurse my drink so I don’t need to wear a mask, that’s how it works eh?

[BlackSheep]

You are correct it’s a different situation, a far safer situation. Not some sweaty, underground, dark nightclub where people are so bevied they have no idea where they are and coked out their eyeballs.

I’m taking the FM’s words on why nightclubs should be exempt and applying it to situations I will find myself in, you are absolutely correct. There can be no science behind the above scenarios and decisions.

That’s your decision… and you’re more than entitled to it.

I’d say the big difference with night clubs and sports stadia is the length of time you’re in close proximity to people. I’ve been to every match this season so far, friendlies included and have worn my mask at all times.

I haven’t had any symptoms but I’m still trying to do 2 things, stop folk from catching anything from me (if I’m asymptomatic) and also reducing my chances of catching anything.

The frustrating part of all this chat is the fact that every game Ive been to there have been folks coughing and sneezing and generally looking unwell sitting around me not wearing masks.

I know a lot of you will jump in this and say ‘it’s my choice to go to the games’ and ‘don’t go if you don’t feel safe’ and all I can say in return is I shouldn’t have to worry… if everyone, mostly those who don’t actually give a toss, were to think outside their own personal safety and comply then it would benefit everyone.

[hibbysam]

That’s your decision… and you’re more than entitled to it.

I’d say the big difference with night clubs and sports stadia is the length of time you’re in close proximity to people. I’ve been to every match this season so far, friendlies included and have worn my mask at all times.

I haven’t had any symptoms but I’m still trying to do 2 things, stop folk from catching anything from me (if I’m asymptomatic) and also reducing my chances of catching anything.

The frustrating part of all this chat is the fact that every game Ive been to there have been folks coughing and sneezing and generally looking unwell sitting around me not wearing masks.

I know a lot of you will jump in this and say ‘it’s my choice to go to the games’ and ‘don’t go if you don’t feel safe’ and all I can say in return is I shouldn’t have to worry… if everyone, mostly those who don’t actually give a toss, were to think outside their own personal safety and comply then it would benefit everyone.

If you think the big difference is the amount of time in close proximity rather than the air circulation, the sweat particles, the amount of different people you will be in contact with etc then we’re doing this all wrong. People will sneeze and cough, that’s happened for my whole life. My daughter has a chest issue and coughs constantly when she has an episode, is that wrong? Should she be housebound forever?

I’ll bow out at that but the rules are ridiculous in certain circumstances and I’ll continue to make my own choices based on the knowledge I’ve gained from what our politicians have advised us along with the experts. If that’s selfish then so be it. I’ll wear a mask indoors in a closed environment, but not outdoors where there is fresh air roaming.

[Callum_62]

They’ve got us all on strings. Pick up a drink and your fine though. I’m going to sit at the football and nurse my drink so I don’t need to wear a mask, that’s how it works eh?I'm not sure thats the spirit of the rules

If it bothers you that much that you will pretent to drink for 2 hours, crack on

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[hibbysam]

I'm not sure thats the spirit of the rules

If it bothers you that much that you will pretent to drink for 2 hours, crack on

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I mean it was a rather extreme example but it shows how daft the rules are. When sat in a pub you don’t have to wear one, even in between drinks. But at a football stadium you have to wear one regardless. Social distancing can’t even be used for an excuse now as that’s gone in the pubs. Can stand like sardines and not wear one, but walk to the toilet on your own and you need to put one on.

[Allez Hibs]

Great news!

[clashcityhibby]

I was under the impression we only had to wear a mask in the stadium when entering, going to our seats or just moving around like going to the toilets or outside for a smoke. I have seen stewards walking up the steps in the East the way they do during matches with masks on but below their noses. Its a bit of a strange one but as someone who wears glasses it would probably be a nightmare trying to watch 90 minutes with a mask on. I feel more comfortable sitting down within a stadium without a mask than a pub where more people come and go and theres generally more erratic behaviour the more folk drink. Just a thought like.

[fulshie]

Anybody know when Livi tickets go on sale?

[Kawacabbage10]

This might seem a daft question given the context but will PPV/hibs pass be available for this game? Working Sunday so can't spare time to attend but could keep an eye on game at home.

I have been speaking to the club on another matter and asked this question, confirmed earlier that STH will have Hibs TV access to view home league matches for the remainder of the season.

[Billy Whizz]

Anybody know when Livi tickets go on sale?

Presume when we know what date it’s being played on

[Sir David Gray]

This might seem a daft question given the context but will PPV/hibs pass be available for this game? Working Sunday so can't spare time to attend but could keep an eye on game at home.

I'd imagine a PPV stream will be available to purchase.

[malcolm]

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-public-use-of-face-coverings/pages/where-face-coverings-should-be-worn/

This article on the Scottish government website should put to bed the argument about wearing face coverings inside the stadium, it’s there in black and white.

I for one will continue to wear a mask in appropriate circumstances for some time. The guidance has a legal underpin but not sure what exists to guide interpretation of it. There is a clear emphasis to differentiate between indoor and outdoor circumstances and so without anything else, it is just as easy to make distinction between inside and on a sports stadium. I feel I am outside in the open circulating fresh air when outside on the stand but inside when going inside to the concourse. Rightly or wrongly that distinction does seem to have been the interpretation elsewhere.

The reality is that a mask gives good protection from giving off a viral load or from receiving it from others but only from one aspect of potential transmission. Looking at things from a physics perspective a key issue is the size of the virus. It is really really small and I’ve seen the protection of mask as being described as throwing ball bearings at a building with scaffolding being the mask and the ball bearings the virus. More will pass through the mask/scaffolding than hit it. A mask does a great job at stopping the droplet projected transmission which granted may be common at a football match, but the out in the open ventilation aspect reduces concern about both droplet and aerosol transmission. If we add in the double vaccination of over 75% of those over 18 in Scotland and over 90% with a single, then we would also expect that this, while not preventing infectious vaccinated folk, would also significantly reduce the viral load produced by any of them.

[BlackSheep]

The difficult aspect to every argument against wearing a mask is that there will be folk who are asymptomatic and those who think they just have a cold and are ignorant of protecting others.

If you boil it down it’s just a case of some happy to comply and some who wish to rebel.

I’ve spent a day travelling recently and had to wear my mask for around 8 hours straight…. While I would have preferred not to have to, it was the rules for where I was… all Hibs are asking is for 2 hours of your time (regardless of how you interpret the rules elsewhere!).

Why is it that hard?

[greenlex]

I was under the impression we only had to wear a mask in the stadium when entering, going to our seats or just moving around like going to the toilets or outside for a smoke. I have seen stewards walking up the steps in the East the way they do during matches with masks on but below their noses. Its a bit of a strange one but as someone who wears glasses it would probably be a nightmare trying to watch 90 minutes with a mask on. I feel more comfortable sitting down within a stadium without a mask than a pub where more people come and go and theres generally more erratic behaviour the more folk drink. Just a thought like.
I don’t know if it is indeed when just moving around but the stadium announcer 100% said that on Sunday.

[Hibeesforever]

No masks at ibrox....

[Sir David Gray]

I don’t know if it is indeed when just moving around but the stadium announcer 100% said that on Sunday.

Wearing a face covering at all times is a condition of entry into Easter Road.

[Hibeesforever]

Wearing a face covering at all times is a condition of entry into Easter Road.

I reckon few will comply we are now at minus zero with reducing numbers in hospital....

[Kato]

No masks at ibrox....

Shame.

[SteveHFC]

Wearing a face covering at all times is a condition of entry into Easter Road.

Unless your exempt.

[greenlex]

Wearing a face covering at all times is a condition of entry into Easter Road.
Yes I know but he 100% said what he said on Sunday. I suppose that’s better than folks ignoring it all together.
logically it’s no worse than sitting with folks in your house or down the pub/club etc. You are outdoors. Don’t understand the reasoning when in your seat.

[Sir David Gray]

Yes I know but he 100% said what he said on Sunday. I suppose that’s better than folks ignoring it all together.
logically it’s no worse than sitting with folks in your house or down the pub/club etc. You are outdoors. Don’t understand the reasoning when in your seat.

Fully agree, me neither.

[hibbysam]

‘ Masks must be worn at all times in the internal areas of Easter Road as per Government guidelines ’

Hopefully all the hysteria can stop now and folk can watch the game in peace, without their masks if they don’t want to.

[Sir David Gray]

‘ Masks must be worn at all times in the internal areas of Easter Road as per Government guidelines ’

Hopefully all the hysteria can stop now and folk can watch the game in peace, without their masks if they don’t want to.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/supporter-information-ahead-of-kilmarnock

A sensible move in my opinion.

[SteveHFC]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/supporter-information-ahead-of-kilmarnock

A sensible move in my opinion.

Why is the club telling people to avoid crowded spaces and not to congregate when social distancing is gone.

[CropleyWasGod]

Why is the club telling people to avoid crowded spaces and not to congregate when social distancing is gone.

Common sense?

[Moulin Yarns]

Common sense?

It will never catch on.

[Sir David Gray]

Why is the club telling people to avoid crowded spaces and not to congregate when social distancing is gone.

Following government guidance I'd imagine.

Keep your distance if you can
There is now no legal requirement for physical distancing and no limit on the numbers of people who can gather together to socialise.

Even though the law has changed, it’s important people keep thinking about how the virus can be transmitted. This is particularly important for those who may be vulnerable and those who are yet to be fully vaccinated. We would encourage people and businesses to think about how best to use the space available.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/

[SteveHFC]

Following government guidance I'd imagine.

Keep your distance if you can
There is now no legal requirement for physical distancing and no limit on the numbers of people who can gather together to socialise.

Even though the law has changed, it’s important people keep thinking about how the virus can be transmitted. This is particularly important for those who may be vulnerable and those who are yet to be fully vaccinated. We would encourage people and businesses to think about how best to use the space available.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/

:aok:

[ABZHFC]

I sorely hope all the 'entry time' nonsense doesn't actually happen in reality. Silly that we still are made to comply with these sort of restrictions when Scotland is meant to have moved beyond the levels system

[flash]

I sorely hope all the 'entry time' nonsense doesn't actually happen in reality. Silly that we still are made to comply with these sort of restrictions when Scotland is meant to have moved beyond the levels system

It doesn't

[Sir David Gray]

I sorely hope all the 'entry time' nonsense doesn't actually happen in reality. Silly that we still are made to comply with these sort of restrictions when Scotland is meant to have moved beyond the levels system

The staggered arrival times aren't enforced.

[Iggy Pope]

I sorely hope all the 'entry time' nonsense doesn't actually happen in reality. Silly that we still are made to comply with these sort of restrictions when Scotland is meant to have moved beyond the levels system

Has anyone ever looked at your ticket in terms of this nonsense? When you’re on the way in like.

[ABZHFC]

The staggered arrival times aren't enforced.

Ah thanks, that’s reassuring to know!