Aston Villa ticket

[HibbyDave]

I know it’s a big IF but IF we qualify to meet them can I be first in line for any spare tickets? PM me if you can help.
Looking for two if possible home and away welcome.
Not a season ticket holder due to work/ family but been everywhere with Hibs and I’d hate to miss this IF it happens.

[Garymcl]

If we get through gonna be a massive queue for the likes of yourself mate put it this way again if we get to play Villa I’ll put it in perspective I’m supposed to be working the Villa away game ticket or no ticket I’ll be going down there no matter what these games only come along once in a long while will be the same for hundreds/thousands of fellow hibbys I assume trip to be remembered for a while win or lose

[Trinity Hibee]

If we get through gonna be a massive queue for the likes of yourself mate put it this way again if we get to play Villa I’ll put it in perspective I’m supposed to be working the Villa away game ticket or no ticket I’ll be going down there no matter what these games only come along once in a long while will be the same for hundreds/thousands of fellow hibbys I assume trip to be remembered for a while win or lose

If we get through we’ll need to find a couple of pubs we can commandeer for the day for those who don’t manage a ticket for the game.

[HIBS NUTS]

If we get through we’ll need to find a couple of pubs we can commandeer for the day for those who don’t manage a ticket for the game.

The problem with birmingham is that it doesn’t really have a city centre, it has a collection of towns joined together.
When i watched scotland versus switzerland, at villa, there wasn’t a central area people could gather.
I believe Broad street has a collection of pubs.
However we arnt through yet. 😳

[The Spaceman]

Hibs First membership was a no-brainer for European games if you had the intention of going to any of them. Wonder if they’ll expand it at all next season or keep it capped (think it’s 500)?

[BoomtownHibees]

Hibs First membership was a no-brainer for European games if you had the intention of going to any of them. Wonder if they’ll expand it at all next season or keep it capped (think it’s 500)?

Needs to be capped to ensure all members can get a ticket regardless of who we play

[MacBean]

Sorry to be bearer of bad news, but IF we get through, We’ll likely get 2800 tickets, and we have around 13k season ticket holders, chances of a spare are slim to null

[lyonhibs]

Sorry to be bearer of bad news, but IF we get through, We’ll likely get 2800 tickets, and we have around 13k season ticket holders, chances of a spare are slim to null

I'll take your spare mate 😉😂

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Hibs First membership was a no-brainer for European games if you had the intention of going to any of them. Wonder if they’ll expand it at all next season or keep it capped (think it’s 500)?I wonder if existing Hibs First members will get the opportunity to renew first, or it will be a free for all?

[DH1875]

I wonder if existing Hibs First members will get the opportunity to renew first, or it will be a free for all?

Those who applied for it this season but missed out due to numbers should be given first dibs in my opinion.

[B.H.F.C]

I wonder if existing Hibs First members will get the opportunity to renew first, or it will be a free for all?

Existing members will get the chance to renew first I’d think, same as the old AST scheme. However, those who signed up to it but haven’t then utilised it may well be removed to free up space, something that was alluded to when it was launched.

[HibbyDave]

Sorry to be bearer of bad news, but IF we get through, We’ll likely get 2800 tickets, and we have around 13k season ticket holders, chances of a spare are slim to null

Thanks for that! I understand the issue, just wanted to put my claim in first for any spares😂

[MacBean]

Thanks for that! I understand the issue, just wanted to put my claim in first for any spares😂

Fingers crossed we get there and if we do, Good luck to you (and all, incl STH) who want a ticket. Safe to say we’ll take a smashing support down

[Hermit Crab]

Existing members will get the chance to renew first I’d think, same as the old AST scheme. However, those who signed up to it but haven’t then utilised it may well be removed to free up space, something that was alluded to when it was launched.Thing is, clubs sell Directly to us so how do Hibs know who is buying tickets or not? I agree though. If a member has only signed up for Hearts away for example then they absolutely should be binned off the scheme.

[Hermit Crab]

I know it’s a big IF but IF we qualify to meet them can I be first in line for any spare tickets? PM me if you can help.Looking for two if possible home and away welcome.Not a season ticket holder due to work/ family but been everywhere with Hibs and I’d hate to miss this IF it happens.I have to be honest, you've pretty much got no chance of copping a spare if we get through. The annoying thing is that tickets will 100% get passed on to non members by ST holders who can't go.

[HITSB6]

The problem with birmingham is that it doesn’t really have a city centre, it has a collection of towns joined together.When i watched scotland versus switzerland, at villa, there wasn’t a central area people could gather.I believe Broad street has a collection of pubs.However we arnt through yet. 😳Broad Street has a collection of pubs most are rarely frequented by locals so you won't have any problem being in the majority. Nicer areas to drink are Brindley place and Jewelry quarter. I'd recommend the Distillery or Henneseys if near the centre to watch the game without a ticket. There isn't much near the stadium as it just doesn't have the community who frequents pubs.

[Broxburn Greens]

I have to be honest, you've pretty much got no chance of copping a spare if we get through. The annoying thing is that tickets will 100% get passed on to non members by ST holders who can't go.

Nothing the club can do really though is there? ST holders will get first option after the Hibs First members, if some those can’t go but choose to buy a ticket for a non ST mate then that’s just the way it is, as annoying as that might be.

Assume this will be 1 ticket per ST of course…. IF we get through

[erin go bragh]

I have to be honest, you've pretty much got no chance of copping a spare if we get through. The annoying thing is that tickets will 100% get passed on to non members by ST holders who can't go.Make your mind up 😜

[Bridge hibs]

I have to be honest, you've pretty much got no chance of copping a spare if we get through. The annoying thing is that tickets will 100% get passed on to non members by ST holders who can't go.

Isnt that what happens on here though, season ticket holders who cant make games passing on their details or season tickets to non season ticket holders ? Or purchasing tickets for games and being unable to make the game so selling the tickets on

[MKHIBEE]

Nothing the club can do really though is there? ST holders will get first option after the Hibs First members, if some those can’t go but choose to buy a ticket for a non ST mate then that’s just the way it is, as annoying as that might be.Assume this will be 1 ticket per ST of course…. IF we get through Set up a collection point in Birmingham, ID required to collect tickets. Sorted.

[Brummie_Hibs]

Broad Street has a collection of pubs most are rarely frequented by locals so you won't have any problem being in the majority. Nicer areas to drink are Brindley place and Jewelry quarter. I'd recommend the Distillery or Henneseys if near the centre to watch the game without a ticket. There isn't much near the stadium as it just doesn't have the community who frequents pubs.
I agree with HITSB6

Broad Street generally contains big chain types pubs, a bit soulless, but safe enough on a Thurs night. The weekend is another matter - very towny vibe.

Better pub areas are Harbourne and Moseley (my old haunt), but they are probably not worth the effort getting there, as they are out of town. Digbeth is another area worth considering.

As a side note, when I visited Brum for my job interview back in 97, I went to a pub on New Street (i.e dead Central) and Villa were playing in Europe, and nobody was watching the game.

True fans are Blues fans.

[lucky]

I'm down in Brum regurallfor work. There are more than enough pubs around New Street station and in China Town. There's even a spoons in the station

[LustForLeith]

Anyone got a ticket for the final?

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Anyone got a ticket for the final?

Yep, and next years Europa league final


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[HITSB6]

I agree with HITSB6Broad Street generally contains big chain types pubs, a bit soulless, but safe enough on a Thurs night. The weekend is another matter - very towny vibe.Better pub areas are Harbourne and Moseley (my old haunt), but they are probably not worth the effort getting there, as they are out of town. Digbeth is another area worth considering.As a side note, when I visited Brum for my job interview back in 97, I went to a pub on New Street (i.e dead Central) and Villa were playing in Europe, and nobody was watching the game.True fans are Blues fans.I live in Moseley and yes for me it is the best area to drink in Birmingham with several decent places all within a minute walk of each other but as you said it's out of the city centre so wouldn't make sense.As a Villa Fan I wouldn't say true fans are blues fans 2 reasons even in good seasons they have failed to sell out a 30K ground while Villa in similar seasons have averaged over 40K. Blues do have some real hardcore fans but this generation don't go to games as much anymore.Villa fans from my experience don't drink in town so much as its pointless given the location of the stadium since Digbeth has been modified and many of the pubs remain its very ideal for blues fans being a 10-15 minute walk to the station.

[itslegaltender]

was there for euro96. Broad Street was jumping at the time. thing there were a few bars next to it at the canal side as well. Holte end was phenomenal btw.

[Hibdan12]

Is the first leg at Easter road?

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[Trinity Hibee]

Is the first leg at Easter road?

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Yes

[NC1875]

Yes

Is that a definite ?

Jambo at work seems to think if they progress theyll be at home first and we’ll have to play away ?

[BoomtownHibees]

Is that a definite ?

Jambo at work seems to think if they progress theyll be at home first and we’ll have to play away ?

The home and away games won’t be switched however we may play the Wednesday instead of Thursday

[blackpoolhibs]

I agree with HITSB6Broad Street generally contains big chain types pubs, a bit soulless, but safe enough on a Thurs night. The weekend is another matter - very towny vibe.Better pub areas are Harbourne and Moseley (my old haunt), but they are probably not worth the effort getting there, as they are out of town. Digbeth is another area worth considering.As a side note, when I visited Brum for my job interview back in 97, I went to a pub on New Street (i.e dead Central) and Villa were playing in Europe, and nobody was watching the game.True fans are Blues fans.We've booked the travelodge on Broad St, £40 for the night and free to cancel up to 12 on the day. Come on Hibs, please dont let us down.

[DH1875]

Think Birmingham is in for a shock. Most of the city will be under the illusion that there are only two teams in Scotland. Wait till 5 thousand Hi-bees turn up 😃.

[Liberton_Hibs]

Took a chance and booked the train last Friday, please God 😄

[Lancs Harp]

Think Birmingham is in for a shock. Most of the city will be under the illusion that there are only two teams in Scotland. Wait till 5 thousand Hi-bees turn up 😃.

Its a big City mate most of the City wont even know theres a game on.

[SteveHFC]

Yep, and next years Europa league final


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Already got my tickets for the Champions league final after that.

[HibbyDave]

Bump. Just saying that I asked first if anyone can help please!!

[HH81]

I will be struggling to get one for away leg so if anyone could help.

[Bristolhibby]

The home and away games won’t be switched however we may play the Wednesday instead of Thursday

Never heard this. Word I’ve heard is we switch.

Villa at Birmingham
Then back at ER second leg.

All because of Hearts scaffy 92nd minute winner.

J

[Hibernian Verse]

Never heard this. Word I’ve heard is we switch.

Villa at Birmingham
Then back at ER second leg.

All because of Hearts scaffy 92nd minute winner.

J

Kieran Power has already confirmed that this won’t be happening

[Bristolhibby]

Kieran Power has already confirmed that this won’t be happening

So what’s the score? Wednesday? Or still on the Thursday?

I’m coming up to Edina for the weekend on the Thursday. Would be great if we are at home.

J

[Pretty Boy]

Flights booked, hotel booked.

Reckon there will be between 1200-1500 tickets up for grabs after Hibs First, players etc. You never know, someone has to get them.

[green day]

Never heard this. Word I’ve heard is we switch.

Villa at Birmingham
Then back at ER second leg.

All because of Hearts scaffy 92nd minute winner.

J

Villa have already told their fans it's on 31st.

So have Hibs

[Liberton_Hibs]

Villa obv have the ace cards and already sold out for home end 31st.

[skyehibee]

Hotel booked and driving down ticket or not

[Bristolhibby]

Villa have already told their fans it's on 31st.

So have Hibs

So what’s the craic with the home game? Is it us, Hearts, Villa and Crusaders all in Edina at the same time on the same night?

Great is so as I fly up to Edinburgh early Thursday.

J

[Hibernian Verse]

So what’s the score? Wednesday? Or still on the Thursday?

I’m coming up to Edina for the weekend on the Thursday. Would be great if we are at home.

J

That we don’t know yet. He just told me that 31st was away and there are several options for UEFA re two clubs at home in the same city.

[Bristolhibby]

That we don’t know yet. He just told me that 31st was away and there are several options for UEFA re two clubs at home in the same city.

Ahh, we could play Wednesday I presume (or Friday?)

J

[Bristolhibby]

That we don’t know yet. He just told me that 31st was away and there are several options for UEFA re two clubs at home in the same city.

I’d play early if that was an option.

1800 KO.

J

[Hibernian Verse]

Johnson confirmed Wednesday

[bingo70]

Flights booked, hotel booked.

Reckon there will be between 1200-1500 tickets up for grabs after Hibs First, players etc. You never know, someone has to get them.

Was it not 3,000 tickets we’ll get?

500 Hibs first ticket holders?

Surely the players and staff won’t get 1,000 tickets?

[DH1875]

Was it not 3,000 tickets we’ll get?

500 Hibs first ticket holders?

Surely the players and staff won’t get 1,000 tickets?

Block 7 will get theirs as well.

[Fergus52]

Johnson confirmed Wednesday

For the home or away leg?

[JohnM1875]

For the home or away leg?Home. Away leg is the 31st

[LewysGot2]

Block 7 will get theirs as well.If they get back from Switzerland in time…

[HibbyDave]

Got tickets sorted for home tie.
Just need a bit of luck for away tie

[TheGreenMan]

Anyone know when these are likely to go on sale or at least details announced?

[Hibernian Verse]

Anyone know when these are likely to go on sale or at least details announced?

I've emailed the TO and they auto-replied saying Hibs will release details today of Home & Away so assume it must be coming after they sort out their mess.

[percy veer]

I've emailed the TO and they auto-replied saying Hibs will release details today of Home & Away so assume it must be coming after they sort out their mess.hibs first onsale monday 21st 10am -23rd 10am.

[erin go bragh]

Everyone at the game last night should get a ticket for the away game.

[JamesHFC]

Everyone at the game last night should get a ticket for the away game.

Not necessarily, there are people who couldn't afford it who may have followed the club home and away for years. Others may have had flights cancelled last minute. Others may have had work commitments.

Would be a terrible decision.

[BoomtownHibees]

Everyone at the game last night should get a ticket for the away game.

No they shouldn’t

[DIXIHIBS]

Everyone at the game last night should get a ticket for the away game.Why?

[lyonhibs]

Everyone at the game last night should get a ticket for the away game.

As someone who got an away ticket via a user on here but who's travelling consisted of a 30 minute train ride from my office, I think the above idea is brilliant but fundamentally flawed 😅

[Hermit Crab]

Nobody who went to luzern should be guaranteed an away ticket for villa because it went to a generals sale. Tickets were also 100% passed on too.
Hibs should also do a collection In Birmingham with ID to reduce the chance of tickets getting passed on to non ST members for this game.

[Ringothedog]

Nobody who went to luzern should be guaranteed an away ticket for villa because it went to a generals sale. Tickets were also 100% passed on too.
Hibs should also do a collection In Birmingham with ID to reduce the chance of tickets getting passed on to non ST members for this game.

£20 for a ticket I believe

[TheGreenMan]

hibs first onsale monday 21st 10am -23rd 10am.Where did you see this?

[marinello59]

Everyone at the game last night should get a ticket for the away game.

Nah. We were lucky enough to have that experience, can’t see why we should be rewarded for it.

[Hibernian Verse]

Where did you see this?

Email to members

[Billyy]

1st season ticket this season and been told I can't buy a ticket for this game as its a category A game. How long must I wait until I am eligible?

[bingo70]

1st season ticket this season and been told I can't buy a ticket for this game as its a category A game. How long must I wait until I am eligible?

If you have a season ticket you should be able to buy one now. Make sure you’re logged into your e-ticketing account properly, sometimes it kicks you out so you have to log back in again.

[Billyy]

If you have a season ticket you should be able to buy one now. Make sure you’re logged into your e-ticketing account properly, sometimes it kicks you out so you have to log back in again.This is the message I get.Unfortunately, one or more items in your basket is assigned to a newly registered client, which is not allowed. Newly registered clients are not eligible to purchase for Category A games (Celtic, Rangers and Hearts) or for certain games in cup competitions. Please note - these restrictions are also in place when booking via our ticket office at Easter Road.

[Billy Whizz]

This is the message I get.Unfortunately, one or more items in your basket is assigned to a newly registered client, which is not allowed. Newly registered clients are not eligible to purchase for Category A games (Celtic, Rangers and Hearts) or for certain games in cup competitions. Please note - these restrictions are also in place when booking via our ticket office at Easter Road.

Send an Email to [email protected], with your issue and they will sort you out! You’ll get an out of office message, but they always get back to you. I’m sure you’ll get sorted

[percy veer]

Nobody who went to luzern should be guaranteed an away ticket for villa because it went to a generals sale. Tickets were also 100% passed on too. Hibs should also do a collection In Birmingham with ID to reduce the chance of tickets getting passed on to non ST members for this game.seems like too much hassle TBH, Tickets are going to get passed on no matter what.

[the_ginger_hibee]

seems like too much hassle TBH, Tickets are going to get passed on no matter what.

It's a great idea and again something most other clubs do with a decent level of demand. If there's any type of priority system or group, HibsFirst, STs or whatever, then the club should do all they can to make sure those actual people with priority are the ones attending.

[JohnM1875]

Could obviously be way out with this and sorry if it's already been explained, but I'm guessing we'll have an agreement in place and Villa will charge us £21 or whatever we're charging them at ER?

Otherwise it's a bit **** charging our own walk up fans £30

[Glory Lurker]

Will probably just go straight to general sale.

[BoomtownHibees]

Could obviously be way out with this and sorry if it's already been explained, but I'm guessing we'll have an agreement in place and Villa will charge us £21 or whatever we're charging them at ER?

Otherwise it's a bit **** charging our own walk up fans £30

£20

[JohnM1875]

£20

Cheers 👍🏻

[erin go bragh]

Nobody who went to luzern should be guaranteed an away ticket for villa because it went to a generals sale. Tickets were also 100% passed on too. Hibs should also do a collection In Birmingham with ID to reduce the chance of tickets getting passed on to non ST members for this game.Hibs could easily identify season ticket holders that traveled and reward them no

[the_ginger_hibee]

Hibs could easily identify season ticket holders that traveled and reward them no

No, that won't work or happen. Hibs need to sort ticketing out longer-term as it doesn't really recognise loyalty or attendance & is open to people passing tickets on, but there is nothing changing ahead of Villa or mid-season. HibsFirst, then season ticket holders.

[DIXIHIBS]

Hibs could easily identify season ticket holders that traveled and reward them noReward those who were fortunate enough to go to Luzern even more by guaranteeing them Villa tickets....not for me. How about those who were in Luzern not getting tickets and giving others a chance to travel to see Hibs in Europe at a more affordable place....no? Neither option is realistic so in the absence of any loyalty scheme all ST holders should be given an equal chance. Similar issue to Scotland Travel Club when points were awarded for away games, but those who could afford to go to all the games harvested all the points and others who wanted to go to games never got the chance to accumulate any points. Members paid a fee when they never really had a chance of getting tickets. No easy answers other than giving everyone an equal chance.

[Brooster]

Reward those who were fortunate enough to go to Luzern even more by guaranteeing them Villa tickets....not for me. How about those who were in Luzern not getting tickets and giving others a chance to travel to see Hibs in Europe at a more affordable place....no? Neither option is realistic so in the absence of any loyalty scheme all ST holders should be given an equal chance. Similar issue to Scotland Travel Club when points were awarded for away games, but those who could afford to go to all the games harvested all the points and others who wanted to go to games never got the chance to accumulate any points. Members paid a fee when they never really had a chance of getting tickets. No easy answers other than giving everyone an equal chance.

Is that because you didn't go to any of the away games? I'd be rewarding the guys who went to both away games so far. It won't happen because Hibs don't care if there's no money in it for them

[DIXIHIBS]

Is that because you didn't go to any of the away games? I'd be rewarding the guys who went to both away games so far. It won't happen because Hibs don't care if there's no money in it for themNo i didnt go to either away game but that shouldnt stop me having the chance. If hibs had stated beforehand those going to Andorra/Luzern would get first option of tickets in later rounds then no arguement, but they didnt.

[hibee-boys]

How about rewarding the non season ticket holders that attended the 2 home games as well then, or the small number that’ll be bothered to turn up on tomorrow……where does it end🙄

[green day]

No i didnt go to either away game but that shouldnt stop me having the chance. If hibs had stated beforehand those going to Andorra/Luzern would get first option of tickets in later rounds then no arguement, but they didnt.You seem to be making up a problem that doesnt actually exist.............

[DIXIHIBS]

You seem to be making up a problem that doesnt actually exist.............No i was replying to someone who thought that those who travelled to the two away games should be guaranteed a ticket for Villa. I didnt agree. No problem.

[Bobo]

HibsFirst, then season ticket holders.

Why should Hibs First be given priority over season ticket holders? Many season ticket holders have had season tickets for decades 40+ years and more so why should they be overlooked at the expense of some newly introduced scheme?

Hibs First membership clearly states that it's for the prioritising of domestic away League and cup fixtures only. European ties shouldn't come into it.

[Steven79]

Why should Hibs First be given priority over season ticket holders? Many season ticket holders have had season tickets for decades 40+ years and more so why should they be overlooked at the expense of some newly introduced scheme? Hibs First membership clearly states that it's for the prioritising of domestic away League and cup fixtures only. European ties shouldn't come into it. https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/hibs-first-1 "A Hibs First Membership includes priority access to away tickets for Hearts, Celtic and Rangers fixtures as well as all other cinch Premiership, League Cup and Scottish Cup matches. Priority ticket access to any potential European ties is also included."

[Leithenhibby]

1st season ticket this season and been told I can't buy a ticket for this game as its a category A game. How long must I wait until I am eligible?


If you have a season ticket you should be able to buy one now. Make sure you’re logged into your e-ticketing account properly, sometimes it kicks you out so you have to log back in again.


Sure I read somewhere that you won't qualify for the first 6 months, could be wrong as it didn't apply to me so just skirted over it...

[Hermit Crab]

Why should Hibs First be given priority over season ticket holders? Many season ticket holders have had season tickets for decades 40+ years and more so why should they be overlooked at the expense of some newly introduced scheme?Hibs First membership clearly states that it's for the prioritising of domestic away League and cup fixtures only. European ties shouldn't come into it.



Hibs First is a continuation of the former Away Season Ticket scheme where all members had to buy a ticket for most games whether we could attend them or not. It was introduced after the disastrous failed loyalty points scheme to reward loyalty. Bear this in mind, last season this was nowhere near fully subscribed and it was only capped at 350 but this season the Hibs First scheme was capped at 500, Every single STH got the option to join up and if you chose not to then thats only on you I'm afraid.

By the way, the official press release from Hibs regarding Hibs first also states priority access to any potential Euro ties is also included so you you're wrong.

A Hibs First Membership includes priority access to away tickets for Hearts, Celtic and Rangers fixtures as well as all other cinch Premiership, League Cup and Scottish Cup matches.

Priority ticket access to any potential European ties is also included.


https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/hibs-first-1

[DH1875]

Sure I read somewhere that you won't qualify for the first 6 months, could be wrong as it didn't apply to me so just skirted over it...

That's mental if true.

[LewysGot2]

Why should Hibs First be given priority over season ticket holders? Many season ticket holders have had season tickets for decades 40+ years and more so why should they be overlooked at the expense of some newly introduced scheme?Hibs First membership clearly states that it's for the prioritising of domestic away League and cup fixtures only. European ties shouldn't come into it.It’s not a new scheme - it is the AST tweaked. And all 350 members of the AST had to buy for every game and most go to every game. Dempster introduced it several years ago now when folk complained about loyalty points. Hibs analysed the loyalty points data and knew around 350 individuals went to most or all games. That dictated the cut off point for the original membership. Kensall has merely expanded that to 500 (and monetised it)- with existing 350 members given first shout. All 150 new members have to be STHs too. Understandably, folk will always seek a solution to address their own needs or situation.

[Leithenhibby]

That's mental if true.

It does seem a tad ott, will have a look and try and find it...

[Bridge hibs]

That's mental if true.

Insure if only for cat A games but heres some info

TICKETING CRITERIA

To purchase tickets for Category A matches (Hearts, Rangers and Celtic) you must meet certain criteria. Supporters need to have been registered on the clubs E-ticketing database for 12 months or more and have a previous purchase history.

If you do not meet the criteria above then regrettably you would not be able to purchase match tickets for these fixtures, you can however purchase a hospitality package.

[Bobo]

It’s not a new scheme - it is the AST tweaked. And all 350 members of the AST had to buy for every game and most go to every game. Dempster introduced it several years ago now when folk complained about loyalty points. Hibs analysed the loyalty points data and knew around 350 individuals went to most or all games. That dictated the cut off point for the original membership. Kensall has merely expanded that to 500 (and monetised it)- with existing 350 members given first shout. All 150 new members have to be STHs too. Understandably, folk will always seek a solution to address their own needs or situation.

Thanks for the info, but it is still a newer scheme than the straight forward season ticket membership.

Personally I don't think it's needed and should still only relate to domestic (away) fixtures and nothing else.

[green day]

Insure if only for cat A games but heres some info

TICKETING CRITERIA

To purchase tickets for Category A matches (Hearts, Rangers and Celtic) you must meet certain criteria. Supporters need to have been registered on the clubs E-ticketing database for 12 months or more and have a previous purchase history.

If you do not meet the criteria above then regrettably you would not be able to purchase match tickets for these fixtures, you can however purchase a hospitality package.

So, as long as you have a previous purchase history (which pretty much 100% of all non ST fans will have) and have been registered for a year (again, this will apply to pretty much all fans), there isnt a problem.

[Hibs90]

Insure if only for cat A games but heres some info

TICKETING CRITERIA

To purchase tickets for Category A matches (Hearts, Rangers and Celtic) you must meet certain criteria. Supporters need to have been registered on the clubs E-ticketing database for 12 months or more and have a previous purchase history.

If you do not meet the criteria above then regrettably you would not be able to purchase match tickets for these fixtures, you can however purchase a hospitality package.


Don't see an issue with this.

[LewysGot2]

Thanks for the info, but it is still a newer scheme than the straight forward season ticket membership.

Personally I don't think it's needed and should still only relate to domestic (away) fixtures and nothing else.

Your season ticket clearly is for home games and over the years has been different in terms of other incentives it gave. You’ll remember seasons that it included cup games in the ticket for free, then some seasons for a top up fee. Some seasons it has warranted cup final priority but ultimately it has not been a consistent offering other than to guarantee that you can park yer carcas in the same place each week at a mildly discounted price. Even within cup runs we can see different benefits offered between rounds.

The AST was to give that same acknowledgment and benefit to home and away regulars who’d be pretty disappointed to miss out on a ticket for Birmingham to folk who only attended home games. Like I said, perspectives naturally will favour personal circumstances- human nature.

[DH1875]

Is the issue not that if you have bought a season ticket for this season and its your first one ever, your not allowed to buy a ticket for Cat A games. Including Villa at home?

[Hibbyradge]

Is the issue not that if you have bought a season ticket for this season and its your first one ever, your not allowed to buy a ticket for Cat A games. Including Villa at home?

The season ticket usually covers Cat A games.

[JimBHibees]

Is the issue not that if you have bought a season ticket for this season and its your first one ever, your not allowed to buy a ticket for Cat A games. Including Villa at home?

If true that makes no sense whatsoever

[Leithenhibby]

Is the issue not that if you have bought a season ticket for this season and its your first one ever, your not allowed to buy a ticket for Cat A games. Including Villa at home?

This is from the club website re Villa tickets…🤔

[Keith_M]

Have we sold out yet?

[green day]

Is the issue not that if you have bought a season ticket for this season and its your first one ever, your not allowed to buy a ticket for Cat A games. Including Villa at home?


This is from the club website re Villa tickets…🤔

There is a reason that you cant buy tickets for big games unless you have a history - its to stop huns etc registering and buying.

This is pretty much a non issue for this game, because even if someone has only just bought a ST, chances are they have been buying individual match tickets for a while, and hence are probably registered for more than the minimum period.

There might be a handful of people who have just decided to follow Hibs, and who just decided to get a ST............but its not really a big problem.

[Hibbyradge]

There is a reason that you cant buy tickets for big games unless you have a history - its to stop huns etc registering and buying.

This is pretty much a non issue for this game, because even if someone has only just bought a ST, chances are they have been buying individual match tickets for a while, and hence are probably registered for more than the minimum period.

There might be a handful of people who have just decided to follow Hibs, and who just decided to get a ST............but its not really a big problem.

I agree. Surely the fact that you have a ST proves that you're not a sticky bun.

I doubt any of them are so desperate to see them in the flesh rather than watch on TV that they'd shell out the best part of £400, particularly when we're only guaranteed to play them once (Huns, that is.)

[Trinity Hibee]

I agree. Surely the fact that you have a ST proves that you're not a sticky bun.

I doubt any of them are so desperate to see them in the flesh rather than watch on TV that they'd shell out the best part of £400, particularly when we're only guaranteed to play them once (Huns, that is.)

You’d think not. I presume you can buy hospitality without have a reference number so surely it’s the same thing.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

1st season ticket this season and been told I can't buy a ticket for this game as its a category A game. How long must I wait until I am eligible?

Its wrong & will get sorted if you contact ticket office, I had similar problem with two of those in my group. Of course as a season ticket holder you are MORE than entitled to purchase. Again it seems like something with good intentions that hasn't been well thought out.

[The Harp Awakes]

1st season ticket this season and been told I can't buy a ticket for this game as its a category A game. How long must I wait until I am eligible?

My sister bought an ST for the first time this year. When she logs into the system, it doesn't show a red dot in her account allow to her to buy a ticket for her ST seat for the A home game. It does however allow her to by a ticket for elsewhere in the stadium.

That doesn't seem right to me. Surely even a new ST holder should be able to buy a ticket for their own seat?

[Steven79]

My sister bought an ST for the first time this year. When she logs into the system, it doesn't show a red dot in her account allow to her to buy a ticket for her ST seat for the A home game. It does however allow her to by a ticket for elsewhere in the stadium.

That doesn't seem right to me. Surely even a new ST holder should be able to buy a ticket for their own seat?

We had that problem when I got the kids first half season tickets.

I could buy them tickets for the away game at Tynecastle (0-0 when Shaw should have had a goal) but couldn't buy home cup tickets for a cat A game.

Seems like a really screwed up way of working.

[HibsBragh]

Any guesses as to how many tickets will be Available when general sale opens Monday?


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[erin go bragh]

Any guesses as to how many tickets will be Available when general sale opens Monday?


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3000 has been mentioned but 500 will go to the Hibs first members and probably 200 to player’s family’s. So 2300 up for grabs for the rest of us.

[Hermit Crab]

3000 has been mentioned but 500 will go to the Hibs first members and probably 200 to player’s family’s. So 2300 up for grabs for the rest of us.


Is the OP not referring to home tickets?

[HibsBragh]

Is the OP not referring to home tickets?

Yeah, tickets for the home game.


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[Hermit Crab]

Yeah, tickets for the home game.


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At least 3 or 4000 tickets will be available I think.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Hibs First is a continuation of the former Away Season Ticket scheme where all members had to buy a ticket for most games whether we could attend them or not. It was introduced after the disastrous failed loyalty points scheme to reward loyalty. Bear this in mind, last season this was nowhere near fully subscribed and it was only capped at 350 but this season the Hibs First scheme was capped at 500, Every single STH got the option to join up and if you chose not to then thats only on you I'm afraid.

By the way, the official press release from Hibs regarding Hibs first also states priority access to any potential Euro ties is also included so you you're wrong.

A Hibs First Membership includes priority access to away tickets for Hearts, Celtic and Rangers fixtures as well as all other cinch Premiership, League Cup and Scottish Cup matches.

Priority ticket access to any potential European ties is also included.


https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/hibs-first-1

Some can't grasp it. We go everywhere to watch games, but now because we had audacity to watch abroad, we should forego our villa tickets. 🤪

[Baldy Foghorn]

If only we had loyalty points, but some would moan that because you attend every game, you will have more points.

You can never make everyone happy, unfortunately, when you have 12,000 season ticket holders

[WhileTheChief..]

You don't have to have been registered for 6 months if you've bought a ST for this season.

The 6 month thing is referring to people wanting to buy tickets in the general sale.

If you buy a ST today, you're guaranteed a ticket instead of taking the chance in the general sale tomorrow!

[green day]

If only we had loyalty points, but some would moan that because you attend every game, you will have more points.

You can never make everyone happy, unfortunately, when you have 12,000 season ticket holders

LPs are and always were the correct answer.

In the absence of them I have no issue with Hibs First getting theirs, then me and all other STs taking our chances in the online lottery.

I may get one, I may not - but I won't grudge those who paid for priority actually getting it !

[Hibbyradge]

My sister bought an ST for the first time this year. When she logs into the system, it doesn't show a red dot in her account allow to her to buy a ticket for her ST seat for the A home game. It does however allow her to by a ticket for elsewhere in the stadium.

That doesn't seem right to me. Surely even a new ST holder should be able to buy a ticket for their own seat?

It should be available to her. Check for "Reserved tickets" or something like that.

[Hermit Crab]

You don't have to have to have been registered for 6 months if you've bought a ST for this season.

The 6 month thing is referring to people wanting to buy tickets in the general sale.

If you buy a ST today, you're guaranteed a ticket instead of taking the chance in the general sale tomorrow!


There will be 3-4000 tickets available in the general sale. Thats plenty.

[The Spaceman]

Why should Hibs First be given priority over season ticket holders? Many season ticket holders have had season tickets for decades 40+ years and more so why should they be overlooked at the expense of some newly introduced scheme?

Hibs First membership clearly states that it's for the prioritising of domestic away League and cup fixtures only. European ties shouldn't come into it.

It’s quite simple really. Every Season Ticket Holder was asked in May 2023 if they wanted a Hibs First Membership for priority away tickets to the league, domestic cups AND Europe. Those that wanted one, got one. As a result of their choice, they now have a priority window. Snooze, ya lose.

[WhileTheChief..]

There will be 3-4000 tickets available in the general sale. Thats plenty.

Shoosh.

Bump the ST sales :greengrin

[Baldy Foghorn]

LPs are and always were the correct answer.

In the absence of them I have no issue with Hibs First getting theirs, then me and all other STs taking our chances in the online lottery.

I may get one, I may not - but I won't grudge those who paid for priority actually getting it !

:aok:

[marinello59]

It’s quite simple really. Every Season Ticket Holder was asked in May 2023 if they wanted a Hibs First Membership for priority away tickets to the league, domestic cups AND Europe. Those that wanted one, got one. As a result of their choice, they now have a priority window. Snooze, ya lose.

It really is that simple. :greengrin

[Hibernian Verse]

It’s quite simple really. Every Season Ticket Holder was asked in May 2023 if they wanted a Hibs First Membership for priority away tickets to the league, domestic cups AND Europe. Those that wanted one, got one. As a result of their choice, they now have a priority window. Snooze, ya lose.

Exactly. The window was open for days.

[Hermit Crab]

Exactly. The window was open for days.


It was, and the membership was scoffed at by many on here as being a waste of money and not needed, now those same folk are complaining that those who signed up are guaranteed a ticket. You couldn't make it up.

[The Spaceman]

It was, and the membership was scoffed at by many on here as being a waste of money and not needed, now those same folk are complaining that those who signed up are guaranteed a ticket. You couldn't make it up.

Well-said Hermit Crab. Ticket anxiety has made these people forget they had a choice and opportunity which they simply decided not to take.

The Hibs First members didn’t commit to their membership in May 2023 knowing we’d be playing Aston Villa in August, they committed so they could get good access to domestic league tickets, with the very slim possibility of a glamour European tie like this. Well done to all Hibs First members on their commitment to the club - this is a hell of a bonus for that commitment.

[CallumHibs07]

anyone know how much this tie is worth to us in terms of gate split and potential tv revenue?

[Hermit Crab]

anyone know how much this tie is worth to us in terms of gate split and potential tv revenue?



We are guaranteed £750,000 in prize money regardless of whether we go through or not. Add in our home game you're easily looking at £1m plus in additional revenue the club will not have budgeted for.

Should we qualify we would scoop well over £3m in prize money for group stage football and thats without gate and tv money added on.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Sorry I’ve not read this whole thread, can anyone confirm that tickets go on sale to Hibs first members tomorrow for Villa away?

[B.H.F.C]

You don't have to have been registered for 6 months if you've bought a ST for this season.

The 6 month thing is referring to people wanting to buy tickets in the general sale.

If you buy a ST today, you're guaranteed a ticket instead of taking the chance in the general sale tomorrow!

From Hibs website.

Supporters will need to have been registered with Hibernian FC for more than six months to be eligible to purchase tickets for this match.

Reading that, if you’ve just bought your first season ticket and that’s the first time you’ve been on the database, you’re no eligible for a ticket.

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Sorry I’ve not read this whole thread, can anyone confirm that tickets go on sale to Hibs first members tomorrow for Villa away?

Yip, Hibs First members have a window from 10am this morning until 10am Wednesday to purchase their tickets for Villa Park.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Yip, Hibs First members have a window from 10am this morning until 10am Wednesday to purchase their tickets for Villa Park.

Thanks Craig 🙌🏻

[Trinity Hibee]

From Hibs website.

Supporters will need to have been registered with Hibernian FC for more than six months to be eligible to purchase tickets for this match.

Reading that, if you’ve just bought your first season ticket and that’s the first time you’ve been on the database, you’re no eligible for a ticket.

That might be what it says but I feel that would refer to single match tickets. A new ST holder should be entitled to try and get a ticket for this

[JimBHibees]

That might be what it says but I feel that would refer to single match tickets. A new ST holder should be entitled to try and get a ticket for this

Yes surely that only means people buying one off game not season tickets. Would certainly be querying that if just bought a season ticket

[mcohibs]

Yip, Hibs First members have a window from 10am this morning until 10am Wednesday to purchase their tickets for Villa Park.

Presumably then open to ST holders from 10am Wednesday?

[EH54]

Think tickets to ST holders will be open from Thursday. Doubt they will open up tickets on Wednesday morning with most of the staff focus being on the Wednesday night game.

[BoomtownHibees]

Think tickets to ST holders will be open from Thursday. Doubt they will open up tickets on Wednesday morning with most of the staff focus being on the Wednesday night game.

Yeah agreed. They’ve told Hibs First members that they won’t be able to start processing tickets until Thursday so I reckon that’s when they will also go on sale to STH

[B.H.F.C]

That might be what it says but I feel that would refer to single match tickets. A new ST holder should be entitled to try and get a ticket for this

I agree a new ST holder should be entitled to it but it’s more ambiguity from them regarding ticketing arrangements for this.

[Dmas]

What’s the deal with home game tickets are these on general sale today? Still showing north stand only for STH

[lucky]

The real scramble begins at 1700 today for Wall ups. Good luck everyone who is desperate to attend.

[EH54]

What’s the deal with home game tickets are these on general sale today? Still showing north stand only for STH

ST holders have until 10am today.

[Dmas]

ST holders have until 10am today.

Thanks mate

[BoomtownHibees]

Thanks mate

It’s up to 5pm today for STH

[Bobby's Cinema]

If the sections of the south showing as available only currently available to season ticket holders then?
So any STH that wants to move there for that game or any FFL STH that doesn't want to be in amongst block 7?

[Hermit Crab]

Think tickets to ST holders will be open from Thursday. Doubt they will open up tickets on Wednesday morning with most of the staff focus being on the Wednesday night game.



Pretty sure Luzern away went on sale to ST holders immediately after the window closed at 5pm for Hibs First members. Will likely be the same for Vila due to the very short turnaround time.

[Hermit Crab]

The real scramble begins at 1700 today for Wall ups. Good luck everyone who is desperate to attend.


There will easily be 3-4000 tickets on sale. More than enough to go round.

[RoYO!]

Anyone have a number for the T.O?

The "ticket hub" is closed until tomorrow apparently. Just tried to call.

I need their help as currently my client ref won't allow me to buy any tickets- checked for the livi game. Keeps coming up with an error. Can't see this working at 5pm so need it sorted. Many thanks

[Hermit Crab]

Anyone have a number for the T.O?

The "ticket hub" is closed until tomorrow apparently. Just tried to call.

I need their help as currently my client ref won't allow me to buy any tickets- checked for the livi game. Keeps coming up with an error. Can't see this working at 5pm so need it sorted. Many thanks


Is the ticket hub not the ticket office under a different name? Closed on a Monday though mate.

[RoYO!]

I'd recommend people who aren't ST holders check their permissions as this is the case for my brothers client ref as well. Not allowing us to purchase any tickets- league games against cat B teams.

[RoYO!]

Is the ticket hub not the ticket office under a different name? Closed on a Monday though mate.

Oh crap... in which case, anyone got two tickets for literally anywhere in the ground!? Not had a reply from the T.O and can't see it suddenly working come 5pm...

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Are we just going to keep the 3 sections above the Villa fans empty?
There's around 1000 seats there and if we can't or won't sell to Hibs fans we should've just sold to Villa fans.
BTW if there is no specific rule against opposing fans sitting behind each other then we should be opening up these sections to Hibbies.
Leave the front two rows of the top tier vacant and I don't see a problem.
It's a very common practice in England such as at Wolves and Newcastle and even at both Man UTD and Man City when huge travelling supports are allowed to sit above home fans at FA Cup matches.
I've never heard of any issues.

[Hibernian Verse]

Are we just going to keep the 3 sections above the Villa fans empty?
There's around 1000 seats there and if we can't or won't sell to Hibs fans we should've just sold to Villa fans.
BTW if there is no specific rule against opposing fans sitting behind each other then we should be opening up these sections to Hibbies.
Leave the front two rows of the top tier vacant and I don't see a problem.
It's a very common practice in England such as at Wolves and Newcastle and even at both Man UTD and Man City when huge travelling supports are allowed to sit above home fans at FA Cup matches.
I've never heard of any issues.

They're being released when required

[Hermit Crab]

Are we just going to keep the 3 sections above the Villa fans empty?
There's around 1000 seats there and if we can't or won't sell to Hibs fans we should've just sold to Villa fans.
BTW if there is no specific rule against opposing fans sitting behind each other then we should be opening up these sections to Hibbies.
Leave the front two rows of the top tier vacant and I don't see a problem.
It's a very common practice in England such as at Wolves and Newcastle and even at both Man UTD and Man City when huge travelling supports are allowed to sit above home fans at FA Cup matches.
I've never heard of any issues.


Villa have half the stand don't they? Split down the middle?

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Villa have half the stand don't they? Split down the middle?

Nope just the bottom half next to the West. Only 1078 tickets for them.

[Hermit Crab]

Nope just the bottom half next to the West. Only 1078 tickets for them.


In that case we could technically give them more.

[yekimevol]

Has their been any official information at all released on the away leg ?

Not seen number of tickets, date, prices or anything.

[Hermit Crab]

Has their been any official information at all released on the away leg ?

Not seen number of tickets, date, prices or anything.

Nothing official from Hibs but 5% of Villa Parks capacity is roughly 2100 tickets.

Players, staff and sponsors get their snip as well.

Won’t be many to go round on Wednesday.

[Clarence]

Have any Edinburgh club members heard anything about applying for away tickets?

[Hermit Crab]

Have any Edinburgh club members heard anything about applying for away tickets?


Didn't know that was a thing with hospitality members. Thought it was Hibs First and Sponsors only etc.

[B.H.F.C]

Just saw and email from the club to advise that all tickets will go off sale tonight and general sale will start 10am tomorrow.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Latest email still giving incorrect information, not acknowledging the farce of on/off general sale from last week.

[Scouse Hibee]

General sale tomorrow from 10am for home game

[Broxburn Greens]

Nothing official from Hibs but 5% of Villa Parks capacity is roughly 2100 tickets.

Players, staff and sponsors get their snip as well.

Won’t be many to go round on Wednesday.

Looked at the stadium plan last week for Villa Park and sections P9-P11 & Q1-Q3 in the Doug Ellis Stand were greyed out, so assume we are getting those sections (maybe)......

A bit of research indicates that all those sections is around 3000 tickets but that's a bit of a guess.

Besides, even if it is, we've given them the bare minimum so I doubt they'll be inclined to exceed the reciprocal minimum amount by nigh on 1,000 unless it's just too much hassle for them to segregate it (here's hoping).

As you say the 2,100 is more likely, 500 away to HF members, a few hundred away to sponsors etc. Likely to be only around 1,000 (maybe a nudge more) available to ST holders come the ST holder sale.

We'll see but I do wonder if the delay is because there's discussion and Villa are trying to get more tickets off of Hibs with a reciprocal amount being made available?

Regardless, I just hope my internet connection is up to it come sale time.... Or could we have a good old fashioned queue up overnight instead!!!!!!

[Steven79]

Looked at the stadium plan last week for Villa Park and sections P9-P11 & Q1-Q3 in the Doug Ellis Stand were greyed out, so assume we are getting those sections (maybe)......

A bit of research indicates that all those sections is around 3000 tickets but that's a bit of a guess.

Besides, even if it is, we've given them the bare minimum so I doubt they'll be inclined to exceed the reciprocal minimum amount by nigh on 1,000 unless it's just too much hassle for them to segregate it (here's hoping).

As you say the 2,100 is more likely, 500 away to HF members, a few hundred away to sponsors etc. Likely to be only around 1,000 (maybe a nudge more) available to ST holders come the ST holder sale.

We'll see but I do wonder if the delay is because there's discussion and Villa are trying to get more tickets off of Hibs with a reciprocal amount being made available?

Regardless, I just hope my internet connection is up to it come sale time.... Or could we have a good old fashioned queue up overnight instead!!!!!!


Wouldn't be giving Villa fans much time to get time off work and transport sorted if that was the case!

[DH1875]

Remember that they updated the system a few years ago so even if you do have a client ref from before, if you've not bought any tickets since the update then your client ref isn't valid anymore.

[Broxburn Greens]

Wouldn't be giving Villa fans much time to get time off work and transport sorted if that was the case!

That’s true…


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[Hermit Crab]

Villa away on sale tomorrow at 12 for STH only, total allocation of 2146 tickets, at least 500 of those are gone already along with what the club have skimmed off the top. Good luck everyone.