Scotland tickets

[mcohibs]

Anyone know when tickets are likely to go on sale for the qualifier vs Ukraine at Hampden in March?

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Meant to be next 7 days but unless you're a SSC member I don't think you've much of a chance, even they are only being offered 1 per person supposedly.

[SteveHFC]

Meant to be next 7 days but unless you're a SSC member I don't think you've much of a chance, even they are only being offered 1 per person supposedly.

Where did you see that mate?

[jonny]

Meant to be next 7 days but unless you're a SSC member I don't think you've much of a chance, even they are only being offered 1 per person supposedly.

It's always only 1 per member mate. I've been in the SSC for a few years. It stops people buying 1 membership between 2.
I think there's about 30000 members at the moment so there'll be a general sale of some sort.
The best seats will be taken by SSC members but there'll be some left in the East & West

[jonny]

Where did you see that mate?

I think they'll probably offer the tickets as part of a package with the Nation's League games in the first instance. There'll be a window for SSC members and then the rest will go on general sale.
This isn't confirmed anywhere but has been mentioned on some of the SSC social media pages I'm on

[SteveHFC]

I think they'll probably offer the tickets as part of a package with the Nation's League games in the first instance. There'll be a window for SSC members and then the rest will go on general sale.
This isn't confirmed anywhere but has been mentioned on some of the SSC social media pages I'm on

Cheers.

Will be interesting how they will assign the tickets for the final if we get there.

[Col2]

I joined the SSC last year and also bought a junior subscription for my son. Are we suggesting it would only be one ticket or two in total so we could both go?

Also I assume there will be some sort of points system for the regular supporters?

[WeeRussell]

I joined the SSC last year and also bought a junior subscription for my son. Are we suggesting it would only be one ticket or two in total so we could both go?

Also I assume there will be some sort of points system for the regular supporters?

Pretty sure you’ll get both if you both have memberships that entitle you to a ticket. And as far as I’m aware there’s no points system in place for Scotland games.. general sale will be exactly that when it comes.

Having said that I usually get my tickets through the SSC as there’s always people from our travel group who can’t make it or spares going some way or another… so I could be talking complete nonsense above.

[Bristolhibby]

I joined the SSC last year and also bought a junior subscription for my son. Are we suggesting it would only be one ticket or two in total so we could both go?

Also I assume there will be some sort of points system for the regular supporters?

Two, you are both SSC members right?

J

[Frazerbob]

I joined the SSC last year and also bought a junior subscription for my son. Are we suggesting it would only be one ticket or two in total so we could both go?

Also I assume there will be some sort of points system for the regular supporters?

1 point for each home game attended for last 10 games
2 points for each away game fir last ten games
1 point for renewing early IIRC
1 point for long term members IIRC

Total possible points currently 32.

They used to cap membership at 30k, meaning tickets were guaranteed for members. That’s no longer the case but think membership is still around 30k anyway so all members will get a ticket for home games at Hampden.

[JimBHibees]

Can you still join ssc? Son is a member but I am not

[hibbysam]

Can you still join ssc? Son is a member but I am not

Yes, it’s been extended to December to include nations league and potential World Cup.

[Crunchie]

1 point for each home game attended for last 10 games
2 points for each away game fir last ten games
1 point for renewing early IIRC
1 point for long term members IIRC

Total possible points currently 32.

They used to cap membership at 30k, meaning tickets were guaranteed for members. That’s no longer the case but think membership is still around 30k anyway so all members will get a ticket for home games at Hampden.
A far cry from back in the day queuing outside Leith Athletics on Leith Walk in the pissing rain to secure a ticket in the old covered shed :rolleyes:

[JimBHibees]

Yes, it’s been extended to December to include nations league and potential World Cup.

Thanks

[WeeRussell]

1 point for each home game attended for last 10 games
2 points for each away game fir last ten games
1 point for renewing early IIRC
1 point for long term members IIRC

Total possible points currently 32.

They used to cap membership at 30k, meaning tickets were guaranteed for members. That’s no longer the case but think membership is still around 30k anyway so all members will get a ticket for home games at Hampden.

Sorry my comment was complete nonsense then - had no idea about the points! Thankfully it hasn’t affected me yet.

[Mikey]

If you scroll down this page you'll see the Match Points Table and it shows 29,636 members as of last November.........

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scotland/supporters-tickets/scotland-supporters-club-membership/ssc-loyalty-points/

[Hibs90]

A few of us heading to Dublin in June. First time watching Scotland away, non members. Chances of getting a ticket?

[MartinfaePorty]

A few of us heading to Dublin in June. First time watching Scotland away, non members. Chances of getting a ticket?

In the away end? Probably very limited, as they only sell ticket to members and I reckon they'll be asking most, if not all, people to collect the tickets in person. If you know someone in Ireland you are probably better asking them to see if they can get you some for the home section.

[Col2]

1 point for each home game attended for last 10 games
2 points for each away game fir last ten games
1 point for renewing early IIRC
1 point for long term members IIRC

Total possible points currently 32.

They used to cap membership at 30k, meaning tickets were guaranteed for members. That’s no longer the case but think membership is still around 30k anyway so all members will get a ticket for home games at Hampden.

Thanks! I have a number of games in my purchase history but they are c5+ years old when I used to go so no points for me. I have linked my sons junior membership to my account so hoping we both have a good chance of going to Ukraine game!!!!

[SteveHFC]

Thanks! I have a number of games in my purchase history but they are c5+ years old when I used to go so no points for me. I have linked my sons junior membership to my account so hoping we both have a good chance of going to Ukraine game!!!!

Think all members will get a ticket mate for the Ukraine game.

[Bristolhibby]

Thanks! I have a number of games in my purchase history but they are c5+ years old when I used to go so no points for me. I have linked my sons junior membership to my account so hoping we both have a good chance of going to Ukraine game!!!!

You’ll have no problem. 52k in Hampden (minus away fans and corporate) still way more than the 30k SSC members.

J

[davhibby]

You’ll have no problem. 52k in Hampden (minus away fans and corporate) still way more than the 30k SSC members.

J

I think the cap is 35k before members wouldn’t all be guaranteed a ticket but that’s presumably based on the away team bring a full allocation which is 4/5k? I’d be surprised if Ukraine bring half of that in March.

[Hibs90]

In the away end? Probably very limited, as they only sell ticket to members and I reckon they'll be asking most, if not all, people to collect the tickets in person. If you know someone in Ireland you are probably better asking them to see if they can get you some for the home section.

If we all get memberships are our chances going to increase? We'd likely be attending all the home games anyway.

[MartinfaePorty]

If we all get memberships are our chances going to increase? We'd likely be attending all the home games anyway.Well, it'll mean you have the chance of getting a ticket for the away end, rather than none, as only members can apply. It really depends on how many tickets we'll get and how many folk will go.

They will open it up to those with the highest points first (looking at how many tickets we get and match that against how far down the points they can go to guarantee that everyone in those groups would be guaranteed a ticket if they wanted one) and give these members a limited time to apply. Then, if there are tickets left, they will go to the next group/s with fewer points and so on until all tickets are sold. I would be very surprised if it got down to zero points, but it has happened, albeit generally for countries where greater travel is involved.

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[Frazerbob]

Well, it'll mean you have the chance of getting a ticket for the away end, rather than none, as only members can apply. It really depends on how many tickets we'll get and how many folk will go.

They will open it up to those with the highest points first (looking at how many tickets we get and match that against how far down the points they can go to guarantee that everyone in those groups would be guaranteed a ticket if they wanted one) and give these members a limited time to apply. Then, if there are tickets left, they will go to the next group/s with fewer points and so on until all tickets are sold. I would be very surprised if it got down to zero points, but it has happened, albeit generally for countries where greater travel is involved.

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Dublin on a Saturday in June for a competitive game will attract a very large support…10k maybe? We’ll get the small end which is around 3k tickets. Recon you’ll need around 12 points to get a ticket.

[Hibs90]

Dublin on a Saturday in June for a competitive game will attract a very large support…10k maybe? We’ll get the small end which is around 3k tickets. Recon you’ll need around 12 points to get a ticket.

Ah well. Bit annoying. Not like everyone can go to Macedonia away or whatever to accumulate points. Probably should've thought about this last year and got memberships then.

[MartinfaePorty]

I've only been to 2 of the last 10 away games (albeit I went to all the home games), but that was enough to guarantee me tickets for the 3 Euro 2020 games. It's difficult to get on the ladder, as it were, but if you go to a game with less demand (I went to Albania) or where we get more tickets (Belgium) then that starts you off and gets you into a more favourable position for future trips.

[Frazerbob]

Covid has made it more difficult to get points in the bag but it’s normally fairly easy, especially now you get points for home games too. Most away games go to zero points and believe me, making the effort to get to the more obscure away games rather than the popular trips like Dublin, London, Cardiff, Brussels etc is worth the extra effort.

[Frazerbob]

Great to see Scotland games are actually appealing to folk again. Usually threads like this are full of ‘wouldn’t open my curtain if they were playing in my back garden’ posts.

[MartinfaePorty]

Great to see Scotland games are actually appealing to folk again. Usually threads like this are full of ‘wouldn’t open my curtain if they were playing in my back garden’ posts.

100%!!!

[SteveHFC]

Great to see Scotland games are actually appealing to folk again. Usually threads like this are full of ‘wouldn’t open my curtain if they were playing in my back garden’ posts.

My dad was one of the original members of the travel club back in the day. He signed up to be a member again after the Denmark game. :aok:

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Ah well. Bit annoying. Not like everyone can go to Macedonia away or whatever to accumulate points. Probably should've thought about this last year and got memberships then.

I went over to Macedonia for the game we lost 1-0 to an early goal, bought a ticket for the home end, never got in so had to return to the boozer! 😀

[blackpoolhibs]

I went over to Macedonia for the game we lost 1-0 to an early goal, bought a ticket for the home end, never got in so had to return the boozer! 😀

7/1, in that heat it was worth the gamble. :wink:

[WeeRussell]

Ah well. Bit annoying. Not like everyone can go to Macedonia away or whatever to accumulate points. Probably should've thought about this last year and got memberships then.

You’re right, it’s not. But some folk can and do and they quite rightly will get offered tickets first for these sort of games… even if that makes it harder for me 😁

In addition - I highly recommend a far-flung scotland away trip. They’ve been by far my favourite football occasions (okay a certain day 5 and a half years ago excepted)

[Frazerbob]

SSC email out. Amazing prices TBH…..

Scotland Supporters Club members will get the first chance to secure tickets for the hotly-anticipated FIFA World Cup play-off match against Ukraine and the 2022 UEFA Nations League fixtures when they go on sale at the end of January.

Head Coach Steve Clarke and his players will want the same backing that saw two capacity crowds watch Scotland win their last two home matches against Denmark and Israel – part of a run of six consecutive wins for the side to end last year on a high.

Scotland fans have four home matches to look forward to in 2022, with Ukraine up first in the crucial World Cup Play-off in March, followed by Nations League fixtures at Hampden against Armenia and Ukraine in June, and the Republic of Ireland in September.

Member match package sale: 31 January | 10am
Member single match sale: 14 February | 10am
Public Sale: 28 February | 10am

FOUR MATCH PACKAGE PRICING
SSC members will be able to purchase four match packages from 10am on Monday, 31 January from as little as £20 for children to attend all four matches:

- Junior four-match packages from just £20
- Senior four-match packages from just £40
- Adult four-match packages for Scotland Supporters Club members from just £72
- South and North stand four-match packages for just £92 for Scotland Supporters Club members

2022 SINGLE MATCH PRICES
Tickets for individual matches will go on sale to Scotland Supporters Club members on Monday, 14 February from as little as £5 for juniors and £20 for adult members.

Sales will then be opened to the general public on Monday, 28 February, with junior prices for individual matches from £5 and adult prices from £25.

[Hibernian Verse]

SSC email out. Amazing prices TBH…..

Scotland Supporters Club members will get the first chance to secure tickets for the hotly-anticipated FIFA World Cup play-off match against Ukraine and the 2022 UEFA Nations League fixtures when they go on sale at the end of January.

Head Coach Steve Clarke and his players will want the same backing that saw two capacity crowds watch Scotland win their last two home matches against Denmark and Israel – part of a run of six consecutive wins for the side to end last year on a high.

Scotland fans have four home matches to look forward to in 2022, with Ukraine up first in the crucial World Cup Play-off in March, followed by Nations League fixtures at Hampden against Armenia and Ukraine in June, and the Republic of Ireland in September.

Member match package sale: 31 January | 10am
Member single match sale: 14 February | 10am
Public Sale: 28 February | 10am

FOUR MATCH PACKAGE PRICING
SSC members will be able to purchase four match packages from 10am on Monday, 31 January from as little as £20 for children to attend all four matches:

- Junior four-match packages from just £20
- Senior four-match packages from just £40
- Adult four-match packages for Scotland Supporters Club members from just £72
- South and North stand four-match packages for just £92 for Scotland Supporters Club members

2022 SINGLE MATCH PRICES
Tickets for individual matches will go on sale to Scotland Supporters Club members on Monday, 14 February from as little as £5 for juniors and £20 for adult members.

Sales will then be opened to the general public on Monday, 28 February, with junior prices for individual matches from £5 and adult prices from £25.


This will be my first year getting a match package and (hopefully) going abroad. Can't wait.

[Hibs90]

You’re right, it’s not. But some folk can and do and they quite rightly will get offered tickets first for these sort of games… even if that makes it harder for me 😁

In addition - I highly recommend a far-flung scotland away trip. They’ve been by far my favourite football occasions (okay a certain day 5 and a half years ago excepted)

Nah of course not, that's all fair enough. Just a bit *****.

Looking forward to the play-off though :thumbsup:

[Green Man]

I’m impressed with those prices, someone at the SFA has learned from the days of charging £50 a ticket. I expect we’ll see full houses for all the games this year.

[Franck Le God]

You’re right, it’s not. But some folk can and do and they quite rightly will get offered tickets first for these sort of games… even if that makes it harder for me [emoji16]

In addition - I highly recommend a far-flung scotland away trip. They’ve been by far my favourite football occasions (okay a certain day 5 and a half years ago excepted)

Recent Moldova trip was one of the best we’ve ever done. 40p vodkas certainly helped.


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[Nakedmanoncrack]

I’m impressed with those prices, someone at the SFA has learned from the days of charging £50 a ticket. I expect we’ll see full houses for all the games this year.

Nations league games are priced about right, Play-Off is ridiculously low for a game of such magnitude. Nobody can have any complaints here.

[DIXIHIBS]

I went over to Macedonia for the game we lost 1-0 to an early goal, bought a ticket for the home end, never got in so had to return to the boozer! 😀

Snap. Hundreds got refused entry that day. Watched it in shankly's sports bar near the stadium.

[Col2]

Prices are very good.

So basically my son and I can go to 4 home games in North or South stand including crucial Ukraine game in March, two games in the summer which includes crucial Ukraine group game and an attractive game v ROI in Sept for £172 in total.

That fantastic.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Snap. Hundreds got refused entry that day. Watched it in shankly's sports bar near the stadium.

Cannae mind what the pub we were in was called, was on the banks of the river though. Good laugh when Andy Murray was playing in The US Open at night too, "We're only here for the tennis"! 😁

[DIXIHIBS]

Cannae mind what the pub we were in was called, was on the banks of the river though. Good laugh when Andy Murray was playing in The US Open at night too, "We're only here for the tennis"! 😁

Aye spent most of the trip in various pubs along the river. Good trip but didnt quite take to the place.

[bod]

Aye spent most of the trip in various pubs along the river. Good trip but didnt quite take to the place.

I had a ticket & the worst part was trying to get through the jocks who had home end tickets & were refused entry.Instead of going back to a pub they thought they’d get in the away end.
The clever ones wore jeans & tee shirts & got in the home end no problem

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I had a ticket & the worst part was trying to get through the jocks who had home end tickets & were refused entry.Instead of going back to a pub they thought they’d get in the away end.
The clever ones wore jeans & tee shirts & got in the home end no problem

As soon as the goal went in we retired to the relative shade of the boozer instead of hanging about outside.

[overdrive]

Anybody having issues buying tickets? My partner joined the online queue, got in, selected two tickets, she then picked me from the drop down list from the friends and family list to assign a ticket to me... net result it comes up with a price that's £20 more expensive for me and won't let us checkout saying I need to either have bought tickets before or be buying a SSC membership. I am a SSC member (joined at the same time as my partner). The email doesn't mention that you have to have bought tickets in your name before to be able to get a ticket.

We've got round it by changing it to my partner's dad in the drop down list (he can't go).

[18Craig75]

I had to que for a while but once I did get in, no issues. 6 tickets bought North stand D1.

It’s a really good deal, under £25 a game in prime seating. Credit where it’s due.

[overdrive]

I had to que for a while but once I did get in, no issues. 6 tickets bought North stand D1.

It’s a really good deal, under £25 a game in prime seating. Credit where it’s due.

It’s an awesome deal. We’ve managed to get ticket in the front row of the South Upper.

I’ve emailed the SFA asking to look into why I can’t buy tickets and to see if I can get the points transferred over to me from my girlfriend’s dad.

[Col2]

Wow that was stressful. The wait (90 mins) and the lack of availability everytime I went in. They opened up South Stand P4 when I kept losing out on two seats together. It’s more in the corner I would like but I will take it.

Really good value package.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

All done & 4 season tickets purchased, bargain £72 adult and £20 for U16.

[JimBHibees]

Assume this is for Ukraine game. Is there likely to be a general sale at some point?

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Assume this is for Ukraine game. Is there likely to be a general sale at some point?

Ukraine packaged with the Nations league games. Individual tickets for each game go on sale to Supporters club members next, public sale of any remaining after that.

[JimBHibees]

Ukraine packaged with the Nations league games. Individual tickets for each game go on sale to Supporters club members next, public sale of any remaining after that.

Ok cheers

[overdrive]

Assume this is for Ukraine game. Is there likely to be a general sale at some point?

No, its for a four game package for the Ukraine play-off game and home 2022 Nations League games (Armenia, Ukraine and Ireland).

SSC members can then buy single tickets for the games from 14 Feb and then they go to general sale 28 Feb (10am).

As an update to my issue, I then joined the queue and could add a seat and get all the way through to entering payment info. Weird that it wouldn't let my girlfriend buy a ticket for me through the friends and family list.

[SiinDubai]

Anybody having issues buying tickets? My partner joined the online queue, got in, selected two tickets, she then picked me from the drop down list from the friends and family list to assign a ticket to me... net result it comes up with a price that's £20 more expensive for me and won't let us checkout saying I need to either have bought tickets before or be buying a SSC membership. I am a SSC member (joined at the same time as my partner). The email doesn't mention that you have to have bought tickets in your name before to be able to get a ticket.

We've got round it by changing it to my partner's dad in the drop down list (he can't go).

I have just spent the last 2 hours trying to get mine, only to get to the payment page, next thing it came up error, and then a empty basket.

[SiinDubai]

I have just spent the last 2 hours trying to get mine, only to get to the payment page, next thing it came up error, and then a empty basket.

Went straight back on and managed to get tickets straight away.

[Brummie_Hibs]

No been able to do it because of payment page.

[SteveHFC]

No been able to do it because of payment page.

Same here, complete shambles.

Just gonna try again later.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Debit cards appear to be working OK

[Brummie_Hibs]

Debit cards appear to be working OK
Tried 5 different Visa debit and 1 MAstercard Credit card.

NOPE!

[Ringothedog]

I can see the tickets purchased in my history but no confirmation email received. Is that normal if the ticket buying system is busy? When do we actually receive the tickets?

[Brummie_Hibs]

Finally got this to work using a Mastercard Debit Card.

[MartinfaePorty]

Finally got this to work using a Mastercard Debit Card.

Funnily enough, by mate has had problems the last twice booking with his credit card, so has had to use a debit card. Wonder if it's an issue at the SFA end?

[Hermit Crab]

If anyone is using a VPN then turn it off as this can affect websites and payments because the site doesn't know what country you're in and it can confuse it.

[Blaster]

I can see the tickets purchased in my history but no confirmation email received. Is that normal if the ticket buying system is busy? When do we actually receive the tickets?

My email came through an hour or so after I booked mine

[Ringothedog]

My email came through an hour or so after I booked mine

Cheers, checked my spam and it was in there 👍

[overdrive]

The SFA claim my SSC membership number doesn’t exist, despite the fact I forwarded the email to SSC members as part of my email to them that clearly states at the top that the number they doesn’t exist is indeed my SSC number.

Shambles

[Simkin911]

If anyone is using a VPN then turn it off as this can affect websites and payments because the site doesn't know what country you're in and it can confuse it.

Thanks - suspect this was the cause of my lengthy frustration at the payment page !!

[Col2]

I suspect it’s unlikely the Ukraine game will go ahead as planned given the military situation with Russia. All domestic football has been paused for minimum 30 days.

I know it’s very much secondary to the bigger issues, I am not sure UEFA could bump the games back given these are play offs there is European and domestic football crammed calendars. I suspect we will get a bye into the final game.

[Onceinawhile]

I suspect it’s unlikely the Ukraine game will go ahead as planned given the military situation with Russia. All domestic football has been paused for minimum 30 days.

I know it’s very much secondary to the bigger issues, I am not sure UEFA could bump the games back given these are play offs there is European and domestic football crammed calendars. I suspect we will get a bye into the final game.

I can't say I know the Ukraine squad that well, but presumably most of them aren't based in Ukraine?

Its a one off tie at hampden, so beyond their players in the domestic league, the situation in Ukraine has nothing to do with the game (from a purely football view)

[MartinfaePorty]

I suspect it’s unlikely the Ukraine game will go ahead as planned given the military situation with Russia. All domestic football has been paused for minimum 30 days.

I know it’s very much secondary to the bigger issues, I am not sure UEFA could bump the games back given these are play offs there is European and domestic football crammed calendars. I suspect we will get a bye into the final game.

Could Yugoslavia 1992 Euros be used as a precedent, where Denmark got in due to the ongoing conflict in the Balkans? Not sure who would be next in line, but remember seeing a list of where we were standing before the Scotland v Denmark game, so should be easy to sort. Also, more unlikely to go ahead is Russia v Poland, due to be played in Moscow.

[Newry Hibs]

I can't say I know the Ukraine squad that well, but presumably most of them aren't based in Ukraine?

Its a one off tie at hampden, so beyond their players in the domestic league, the situation in Ukraine has nothing to do with the game (from a purely football view)

What about the coaching staff and backroom team?

[Heisenberg]

I can't say I know the Ukraine squad that well, but presumably most of them aren't based in Ukraine?

Its a one off tie at hampden, so beyond their players in the domestic league, the situation in Ukraine has nothing to do with the game (from a purely football view)

Think I read sixteen of their squad play in the Ukrainian league.

[bod]

I can't say I know the Ukraine squad that well, but presumably most of them aren't based in Ukraine?

Its a one off tie at hampden, so beyond their players in the domestic league, the situation in Ukraine has nothing to do with the game (from a purely football view)

They’ll say that they can’t focus on a game of football whilst they’re country is being invaded & countrymen are dying defending their country.
Might withdraw & whoever finished runner up to them might take they’re place,both games played away might help aswell

[Billy Whizz]

Obviously this is not the fault of Ukraine. When is the draw for the finals due to take place, maybe the game could be delayed a few weeks

Russia v Poland is another issue too, due to be played on the same day as the Scotland game

[Onceinawhile]

What about the coaching staff and backroom team?

A pause in domestic football wouldn't stop them from picking a squad, or coaching them in Scotland though.

I see heisenberg has suggested that 16 of the squad play locally, in which case they are going to be seriously toiling to put together a match day squad.

[Onceinawhile]

Obviously this is not the fault of Ukraine. When is the draw for the finals due to take place, maybe the game could be delayed a few weeks

Russia v Poland is another issue too, due to be played on the same day as the Scotland game

A few weeks is hardly likely to make a difference though unfortunately.

[Billy Whizz]

A few weeks is hardly likely to make a difference though unfortunately.

I agree

[hibsforeurope]

Scotland v Ukraine should be delayed until the extent of the conflict is know. Russia should be expelled and Poland progressed to the next round.

[davhibby]

A few weeks is hardly likely to make a difference though unfortunately.

And even if it would, neither country would have any available players in ‘a few weeks’. If it was going to be moved (it won’t) then the only time it could be played is in June and even that would be tricky as there are already 4 games then.

It seems unlikely they’ll be able to play and I wonder if there would even be enough time for another team to be drafted in to the playoffs so I wouldn’t be surprised to see Russia kicked out and Ukraine forfeit

[scoopyboy]

Scotland v Ukraine should be delayed until the extent of the conflict is know. Russia should be expelled and Poland progressed to the next round.

Sadly I think Ukraine will concede the tie, it could be months or longer until the tie might take place.

Even at that it's only the semi and the final would have to take place as well.

I work beside a Ukrainian girl, she's off today trying to get in touch with her parents in Donetsk and her sister who stays somewhere else in the country. Heartbreaking.

[hibsforeurope]

Sadly I think Ukraine will concede the tie, it could be months or longer until the tie might take place.

Even at that it's only the semi and the final would have to take place as well.

I work beside a Ukrainian girl, she's off today trying to get in touch with her parents in Donetsk and her sister who stays somewhere else in the country. Heartbreaking.

It truly is Heartbreaking, Kiev is one of the nicest cities i've been lucky enough to visit.

Puts football in to perspective.

[Sir David Gray]

Sadly I don't think this match will go ahead, nor will the Nations League match we have against them in June.

Such a shame for the people of Ukraine, I imagine football's at the bottom of their list of priorities.

[Billy Whizz]

Sadly I don't think this match will go ahead, nor will the Nations League match we have against them in June.

Such a shame for the people of Ukraine, I imagine football's at the bottom of their list of priorities.

UEFA will also need to make a quick decision on the Champions League final too

[Keith_M]

I suspect it’s unlikely the Ukraine game will go ahead as planned given the military situation with Russia. All domestic football has been paused for minimum 30 days.

I know it’s very much secondary to the bigger issues, I am not sure UEFA could bump the games back given these are play offs there is European and domestic football crammed calendars. I suspect we will get a bye into the final game.


As a message of unity to the Ukraine, Scotland should forfeit the game and let them go through to the next round.

Some things are just much more important.

[JimBHibees]

As a message of unity to the Ukraine, Scotland should forfeit the game and let them go through to the next round.

Some things are just much more important.

Nah agree some things are way more important than football but that imo would be a self defeating step too far.

[SHODAN]

I doubt FIFA will be expelling Russia from the playoffs.

[hibby rae]

I doubt FIFA will be expelling Russia from the playoffs.

I hope they do, and I hope UEFA suspends their membership.

[Billy Whizz]

I doubt FIFA will be expelling Russia from the playoffs.

It would be UEFA
I read on another site that they are banned from FIFA tournaments anyway?

[Hibernian Verse]

It would be UEFA
I read on another site that they are banned from FIFA tournaments anyway?

Same ban that covers the Olympics IIRC

[Billy Whizz]

https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/news/0272-14855c6e8982-98c47ce4b93b-1000--uefa-calls-extraordinary-meeting-of-the-executive-committee/

Should be clearer tomorrow

[hibby rae]

Same ban that covers the Olympics IIRC

That one was bull****, just compete under a different name

[Sir David Gray]

As a message of unity to the Ukraine, Scotland should forfeit the game and let them go through to the next round.

Some things are just much more important.

Nah that would be too far for me.

[Billy Whizz]

Noticed St Petersburg are playing away at Real Betis tonight. They shouldn’t be allowed in the country

[SHODAN]

I hope they do, and I hope UEFA suspends their membership.

Is there a precedent for this? Were Yugoslavia suspended during the Kosovo war?

[Shrekko]

As a message of unity to the Ukraine, Scotland should forfeit the game and let them go through to the next round.

Some things are just much more important.

Aye, you're right - some things are more important, so why would patronising them by conceding a game of football help the situation? Probably absolutely the last thing they'd want anyway.

Let them play and show their pride- I'm sure we'd find better ways of showing support if that happened.

[Hillsidehibby]

Is there a precedent for this? Were Yugoslavia suspended during the Kosovo war?

Yes. That’s how Denmark got in and they ended up winning the Euro’s

[Rumble de Thump]

Belarus will also need to be sanctioned.

[hibby rae]

Is there a precedent for this? Were Yugoslavia suspended during the Kosovo war?

They weren't suspended then, they competed at France 98 and Euro 2000.

Denmark took Yugoslavia's place at Euro 92, but that may have been due to the country breaking up, I'm not sure it was a reaction to any aggression during the civil war.

[scoopyboy]

It would be UEFA
I read on another site that they are banned from FIFA tournaments anyway?

FIFA tournament Billy, nothing to do with UEFA

The UEFA meeting tomorrow is to do with Champions League, Europa Cup and Conference tournaments.

[nonshinyfinish]

FIFA tournament Billy, nothing to do with UEFA

The UEFA meeting tomorrow is to do with Champions League, Europa Cup and Conference tournaments.

The qualifying tournaments for the World Cup are administered by the various regional associations, in this case UEFA.

[scoopyboy]

The qualifying tournaments for the World Cup are administered by the various regional associations, in this case UEFA.

Ok but still answerable to FIFA, it's their gig.

[Hibernian Verse]

Ok but still answerable to FIFA, it's their gig.

UEFA decide who is put forward though Scoops

[Billy Whizz]

Ok but still answerable to FIFA, it's their gig.

https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/russia-doping-ban-cas-wada-olympics-paralympics-world-cup/

Not sure if this is valid

[nonshinyfinish]

https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/russia-doping-ban-cas-wada-olympics-paralympics-world-cup/

Not sure if this is valid

From what I've read it'll be similar to the Olympics – they can compete but can't use their flag, anthem etc and will have to come up with some name that's not just 'Russia' (like 'Russian Olympic Committee' at the Olympics).

[hibbyfraelibby]

I can't say I know the Ukraine squad that well, but presumably most of them aren't based in Ukraine?

Its a one off tie at hampden, so beyond their players in the domestic league, the situation in Ukraine has nothing to do with the game (from a purely football view)

The blinkered world of the the football fanatic. People are dying and they're obsessed with when a wee ball will be kicked about.

[scoopyboy]

UEFA decide who is put forward though Scoops

I will bow to your superior knowledge HV but I still don't completely get it.

FIFA run the World Cup but it's like they "sub-contract" the qualifiers.

If Russia were banned from FIFA tournaments (as someone posted earlier in this thread) what is the point of them playing in qualifiers because if they qualified then they would surely be scored out the Finals run by FIFA because they're banned.

[nonshinyfinish]

The blinkered world of the the football fanatic. People are dying and they're obsessed with when a wee ball will be kicked about.

Not you though eh? Wouldn't catch you on a football forum attempting to score internet points while more important things are happening.


I will bow to your superior knowledge HV but I still don't completely get it.

FIFA run the World Cup but it's like they "sub-contract" the qualifiers.

If Russia were banned from FIFA tournaments (as someone posted earlier in this thread) what is the point of them playing in qualifiers because if they qualified then they would surely be scored out the Finals run by FIFA because they're banned.

Subcontracting is a good way of describing it.

Per my earlier post, the eventual outcome of their "ban" was that they can compete but with restrictions on use of their flag etc: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/30538012/russia-banned-using-name-flag-next-2-olympics


Russian athletes and teams will still be allowed to compete at next year's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, as well as world championships including the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, if they are not implicated in doping or covering up positive tests.

One small win for Russia is the proposed team name at major events. The name "Russia'' can be retained on uniforms if the words "Neutral Athlete'' or "Neutral Team'' have equal prominence, the court said.

[Onceinawhile]

The blinkered world of the the football fanatic. People are dying and they're obsessed with when a wee ball will be kicked about.

This post is on the football part of the forum.

There is also a large thread about the situation on the non football part of the forum.

So yes, on the football but, I will discuss how this relates to football.

On the non football bit, I'll read the bits that don't relate to football.

[hibbyfraelibby]

This post is on the football part of the forum.

There is also a large thread about the situation on the non football part of the forum.

So yes, on the football but, I will discuss how this relates to football.

On the non football bit, I'll read the bits that don't relate to football.

Yup blinkered...

[JamesHFC]

Scotland could play Finland if Ukraine can't fulfil the World Cup play-off. Finland finished below Ukraine in Group D. Obvious precedent is 1992 Euros: Yugoslavia didn't play due to war, Denmark stepped in as next team from qualifying group (and won the trophy). UEFA to decide.

[The 90+2]

Ukrainian football leagues have been suspended until the end of March the news says. Russia will surely have to be kicked out.

[The 90+2]

Scotland could play Finland if Ukraine can't fulfil the World Cup play-off. Finland finished below Ukraine in Group D. Obvious precedent is 1992 Euros: Yugoslavia didn't play due to war, Denmark stepped in as next team from qualifying group (and won the trophy). UEFA to decide.

Wouldn't surprise me if they add Finland and Slovakia and do the draws again to try and avoid Portugal v Italy.

[Billy Whizz]

Champions League final moved to Paris

[scoopyboy]

Champions League final moved to Paris

Was Russia's play off game mentioned?

[A Hi-Bee]

Champions League final moved to Paris

And if Chelski get to the final?

[Blaster]

Was Russia's play off game mentioned?

Must be played at neutral venue

[Billy Whizz]

Was Russia's play off game mentioned?

Nothing reported

[Billy Whizz]

Russian and Ukrainian clubs left in Europe to play their home games at a neutral venue
I thought the Russian Club would have been kicked out

https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0272-148740475a92-1b97baa3e9d7-1000--decisions-from-today-s-extraordinary-uefa-executive-committee-m/

[JimBHibees]

Russian and Ukrainian clubs left in Europe to play their home games at a neutral venue
I thought the Russian Club would have been kicked out

https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0272-148740475a92-1b97baa3e9d7-1000--decisions-from-today-s-extraordinary-uefa-executive-committee-m/

Yes think they should have been kicked out imo.

[southern hibby]

I think they should have been kicked out too. Someone told me that the money the Russians plow into UEFA is that much that they won’t ban them in case this stops.

If true then the Governments should very politely tell UEFA that they have to prove where that money originally came from or they may have their bank accounts frozen until it is proven.

GGTTH

[Col2]

I think they should have been kicked out too. Someone told me that the money the Russians plow into UEFA is that much that they won’t ban them in case this stops.

If true then the Governments should very politely tell UEFA that they have to prove where that money originally came from or they may have their bank accounts frozen until it is proven.

GGTTH

You mean like the current UK government who has benefited massively from Russian money and appointed the son of an ex KGB agent into the House of Lords.

[Sir David Gray]

The Scottish FA remain in talks with Uefa over March's World Cup play-off semi-final with Ukraine.

It had been hoped some clarity would be forthcoming after a Uefa meeting on Friday, which was sparked by Russia's invasion of the country.

However, it remains unclear if the fixture will go ahead as planned.

Steve Clarke's men's team are scheduled to host Ukraine on 24 March and Scotland's women are due to play a World Cup qualifier in Kyiv on 8 April.

The Scottish FA are also discussing the men's under-21 side's match in Kazakhstan on 29 March, given that travel there requires a flight through either Russian or Ukrainian airspace.

Clarke is due to name his squad on 15 March, with the winner of the semi-final progressing to the final on 29 March against either Wales or Austria.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60538107

[SHODAN]

What time do these go on general sale tomorrow? Are there any left?

[Nakedmanoncrack]

What time do these go on general sale tomorrow? Are there any left?

At least 10k-12k for public sale.

[JimBHibees]

At least 10k-12k for public sale.

What time is this?

[bod]

Should be 10am

[Hibby70]

Ticket site doesn't seem to be working very well - imagine a lot of folk trying to access

[SHODAN]

Concessions not available, any reason why?

[Hermit Crab]

On twitter theres comments saying its sold out but it seems loads of fans are having trouble just getting into the website.

[18Craig75]

Managed to get 3 in the general sale this morning. Already had mine as a member, it’s max 4 per member which I didn’t realise.

[Hermit Crab]

Managed to get 3 in the general sale this morning. Already had mine as a member, it’s max 4 per member which I didn’t realise.


The virtual queue is very, very slow.

[Hibby70]

Couldn't see any kids tickets at all. Managed to get a couple of adult tickets in my basket but then couldn't buy them. Given up now and in all likelihood it's not going ahead anywayml.

[Hermit Crab]

Website says sold out for those trying.

[Hermit Crab]

Had tickets in my basket but it keeps saying theres a problem with my card. Heard they are having problems with bank of Scotland cards. That correct?

[ronaldo7]

Restricted view just become available in the East at the front.

[Hermit Crab]

Restricted view just become available in the East at the front.


They were the ones in my basket, wouldn't let me check out using my bank card or credit card so gave up.

[Mikey]

Ukraine have requested a postponement........

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60606420

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Additional tickets in South Upper now on sale.

[hibbysam]

Additional tickets in South Upper now on sale.

None showing already?