Hibernian V Groningen

[Paulie Walnuts]

Friday 21st July, 7pm. Free for 23/24 ST holders.

[Keith_M]

Easter Road?

[the_ginger_hibee]

Meadowbank.

Just kidding...

[Keith_M]

Meadowbank


:eek:




That's no funny... :na na:

[andrew70]

Clearly Watford have chucked our friendly in the bin.

[04Sauzee]

Kevin Van Veens new club?

[SHODAN]

This the first time we've played each other?

[Not In The Know]

Clearly Watford have chucked our friendly in the bin.


***** hole club, and TBH if a game with them was really part of an "official monetary" deal I'd be embarrassed

[SHODAN]

Clearly Watford have chucked our friendly in the bin.

As long as they're paying us in lieu.

[Keith_M]

This the first time we've played each other?


I think so, yes

[andrew70]

***** hole club, and TBH if a game with them was really part of an "official monetary" deal I'd be embarrassed

Definitely mate.

[LaMotta]

Clearly Watford have chucked our friendly in the bin.

Won't be losing any sleep over that.

[B.H.F.C]

Probably a decent idea to play a European team, different kind of challenge, before we play any European teams competitively. Dutch so they’ll be technically decent.

[Hibby Bairn]

This the first time we've played each other?

I'm sure I've got an old programme somewhere v Groningen.

[hibby rae]

I'm not seeing this on the Hibs website or any of their social accounts?

[cabbageandribs1875]

quite sure we have a group of Groningen boys visiting ER now and again and vice versa

[Haymaker]

quite sure we have a group of Groningen boys visiting ER now and again and vice versaWe do. Had one or two refreshments with the boys over when we won the Scottish Cup. Good lads :agree

Sent from my SM-A426U1 using Tapatalk

[bod]

What’s the ground capacity at meadowbank ?

[xyz23jc]

We do. Had one or two refreshments with the boys over when we won the Scottish Cup. Good lads :agree

Sent from my SM-A426U1 using Tapatalk

Groningen. :smokinTop place! I highly recommend the Clown...If it's still there! :cb:wink::greengrin

[O'Rourke3]

What’s the ground capacity at meadowbank ?70000 but no view of the pitch for 68800 of that crowd.

Sent from my SM-G990B using Tapatalk

[gbhibby]

quite sure we have a group of Groningen boys visiting ER now and again and vice versahttps://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/nine-things-you-should-know-about-fc-groningen-1531447
Spot on

Sent from my SM-A127F using Tapatalk

[JimBHibees]

Assume pitch not ready yet for this game. Surprise we are choosing an artificial pitch to play on.

[Oscar T Grouch]

What’s the ground capacity at meadowbank ?

Just over 1300, around 500 seated.

[brianmc]

Assume pitch not ready yet for this game. Surprise we are choosing an artificial pitch to play on.

The game is at Easter Road.

[Since452]

***** hole club, and TBH if a game with them was really part of an "official monetary" deal I'd be embarrassed

Same. They are about as glamourous a club as Livingston. Just less silverware.

[.Sean.]

***** hole club, and TBH if a game with them was really part of an "official monetary" deal I'd be embarrassed
Yep a complete and utter non entity, no doubt with delusions of grandeur as they’ve recently been a part of the half and half scarf/ Chinese tourist league

[bod]

Just over 1300, around 500 seated.
👍

[SickBoy32]

Hopefully get an away friendly over there at some point, would be a cracking trip

[Paulie Walnuts]

Ok, since posting this all info seems to have disappeared.

Kieran Power had posted about it on the Bounce. It read like an official article that he’d copied and pasted but now the post is gone and there’s no statement anywhere..

[KeithTheHibby]

Clearly Watford have chucked our friendly in the bin.

Maybe we have told them it's not possible now that we are in Europe?

[cabbageandribs1875]

We do. Had one or two refreshments with the boys over when we won the Scottish Cup. Good lads :agree

Sent from my SM-A426U1 using Tapatalk


https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/nine-things-you-should-know-about-fc-groningen-1531447
Spot on

Sent from my SM-A127F using Tapatalk


thought so, muchas gracias :aok:

[andrew70]

Maybe we have told them it's not possible now that we are in Europe?

To then arrange another for the same weekend? That’s if this Groningen fixture comes to pass.

[JimBHibees]

The game is at Easter Road.

Thought someone said Meadowbank

[brianmc]

Thought someone said Meadowbank

They did. I think it was an attempt at humour...

[JimBHibees]

They did. I think it was an attempt at humour...

Ok :greengrin just assumed maybe pitch wasn't ready. Cheers

[Billy Whizz]

Is this game on or not? Saw a link which took you to the Hibs website, which has now been pulled

[Hibs90]

Is this game on or not? Saw a link which took you to the Hibs website, which has now been pulled


Game on.

Watford friendly now next summer apparently

[King Cosell]

Is this game on or not? Saw a link which took you to the Hibs website, which has now been pulled

Confirmed, Fri 21 July.

[Power]

A friendly against long time friends of Hibernian, FC Groningen, has been confirmed for Friday 21st July (7.15pm KO).

This match is free for 2023/24 season ticket holders.

Full details here - https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/home-friendly-against-fc-groningen-confirmed

https://www.hibs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=26912&stc=1&d=1687522390

[EGL2000]

Strangely on Groningen Instagram it says the club is exploring opportunities for away fans to attend. Surely we sell tickets? Would imagine a decent amount would come over as not in Europe this season and fairly well supported team.

[DH1875]

Strangely on Groningen Instagram it says the club is exploring opportunities for away fans to attend. Surely we sell tickets? Would imagine a decent amount would come over as not in Europe this season and fairly well supported team.

They probably mean through their club, club charter type thing. Any fans making their own way will have no problem getting a ticket.

[Watford_Mark]

***** hole club, and TBH if a game with them was really part of an "official monetary" deal I'd be embarrassed

Bit harsh ;)

[linlithgowhibbie]

70000 but no view of the pitch for 68800 of that crowd.

Sent from my SM-G990B using Tapatalk

Are you sure that thats not what the Jambos claim for Tynie?

[JimBHibees]

Bit harsh ;)

Absolutely harsh.

[1van Sprou7e]

How did we end up being friends with Groningen?

[BoltonHibee]

Been to Assen a few times for the Moto GP ( lads piss up really). Always stayed in Groningen. All my Hibs T shirts etc always get left there. They love the Hibs. Stopped going, it was costing me a fortune and I had **** all left to wear!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Mikey_1875]

Tickets now available to buy/claim.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/tickets-for-fc-groningen-friendly-on-sale

[LewysGot2]

Looking forward to it.

Tickets in East and West only so no ST card activation possible. Also due to Ticketmaster muck up with some West Stand STs there are folk still waiting for replacement cards to be sent out again anyway.

[brianmc]

I've already had a rant on the Bounce about this so don't want to repeat myself too much here, BUT, I will say this :
I received an email at 5pm today urging me to claim my free (£420 season ticket) seat for this game as my reward for being a loyal fan.

Logged onto e ticketing as soon as I could only to find someone else had snapped up my seat already - some people received the email 2 hours earlier than I did.

Do I feel like a valued and privileged 'customer'?

Draw your own conclusions.

[CallumLaidlaw]

I've already had a rant on the Bounce about this so don't want to repeat myself too much here, BUT, I will say this :
I received an email at 5pm today urging me to claim my free (£420 season ticket) seat for this game as my reward for being a loyal fan.

Logged onto e ticketing as soon as I could only to find someone else had snapped up my seat already - some people received the email 2 hours earlier than I did.

Do I feel like a valued and privileged 'customer'?

Draw your own conclusions.

Only 2 stands are being opened. It’s free entry, it’s not a guarantee of your own seat.
Plenty people in the FF will not even be able to try for their usual seat.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[brianmc]

Only 2 stands are being opened. It’s free entry, it’s not a guarantee of your own seat.
Plenty people in the FF will not even be able to try for their usual seat.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Aye, so I found out at half 5 this afternoon

[Bishop Hibee]

I’ve booked my own seat. Planning to go to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Europe Qualifier Scotland vs Jersey at The Grange first then into the fitba’.

[Alex Trager]

Is the Edinburgh Club price incl. Free drinks?

[LewysGot2]

Only 2 stands are being opened. It’s free entry, it’s not a guarantee of your own seat.
Plenty people in the FF will not even be able to try for their usual seat.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Aye, my seat isn't for sale so will undoubtedly be in someone else's.

[Hibernian Verse]

Aye, so I found out at half 5 this afternoon

Is it really a big deal for a friendly?

[wookie70]

Aye, so I found out at half 5 this afternoon
Same time as me. Booked a seat in the same stand only 10 yards away from my own. Not really a big deal

[oneone73]

7.15 kickoff again. Grrr.

[Cod Boy]

It asks for bank details but it’s free

[PHeffernan]

It asks for bank details but it’s free

It always does that for free stuff.
No idea why but it does.

[Scouse Hibee]

I've already had a rant on the Bounce about this so don't want to repeat myself too much here, BUT, I will say this :
I received an email at 5pm today urging me to claim my free (£420 season ticket) seat for this game as my reward for being a loyal fan.

Logged onto e ticketing as soon as I could only to find someone else had snapped up my seat already - some people received the email 2 hours earlier than I did.

Do I feel like a valued and privileged 'customer'?

Draw your own conclusions.

Just logged in now and claimed my own seat in West Upper.

[HH81]

Is the Edinburgh Club price incl. Free drinks?

The full package includes:
•Open 2 ½ hours prior to kick off and 1 hour post-match (subject to kick-off)
•Premium Two-course Buffet
•Half-time snacks and refreshments
•Paid bar with premium drinks offering and table service
•West Stand Upper Executive seating
•Live sport on screen

[Alex Trager]

The full package includes:
•Open 2 ½ hours prior to kick off and 1 hour post-match (subject to kick-off)
•Premium Two-course Buffet
•Half-time snacks and refreshments
•Paid bar with premium drinks offering and table service
•West Stand Upper Executive seating
•Live sport on screen
Cheers. Did think it was too good to be true.

It was just saying ‘Premium drinks offering’ when I was looking at it.

[BILLYHIBS]

Got mine

Only a few left 😀

FOC might be some new players

What’s not to like ?

[Keith_M]

Anybody know why they aren't opening the FF Stand?

[Bridge hibs]

Anybody know why they aren't opening the FF Stand?

Over 12000 seats between both stands, probably wont attract anywhere near that so cuts down on stewarding etc etc

[Keith_M]

Over 12000 seats between both stands, probably wont attract anywhere near that so cuts down on stewarding etc etc


What got me wondering was that somebody mentioned there were only a few left.

Maybe I just misunderstood.

[Bridge hibs]

What got me wondering was that somebody mentioned there were only a few left.

Maybe I just misunderstood.Not too sure mate but thats the only obvious thing I could think off. Unless there is work being done to the other stands

[DH1875]

So, no away fans?

[erin go bragh]

What got me wondering was that somebody mentioned there were only a few left.

Maybe I just misunderstood.

Hospitality packages.🇳🇬

[Keith_M]

Not too sure mate but thats the only obvious thing I could think off. Unless there is work being done to the other stands


:aok:

[Keith_M]

Hospitality packages.🇳🇬


Ah, got it now :greengrin