Semi final draw - Hibs v Aberdeen

[hibee_girl]

Hearts v Rangers

Hibs v Aberdeen

[Scottie]

:aok: Bring on the sheep

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Lovely draw

[Vault Boy]

Perfect.

[Onion]

Happy with that.

[neil7908]

Oooffffffttt yes please

[HibeeSince85]

Lovely draw

[Joe6-2]

Great

[Pretty Boy]

They seem to be finding a bit form as well so could he a real 50/50 tie.

Should be a good crowd, hopefully a sensible kick off time for those travelling. A real chance of another final.

[147lothian]

That's the draw I wanted

[Jones28]

Take that, followed by the Huns in the final.

[Gloucester Hibs]

They sound devastated with that draw on Sportsound 😂😂😂

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Yesss

[gbhibby]

Preferred The Rangers never seen us lose at Hampden to them.

[Lago]

Then on to a final against either Rangers or Hearts, what's not to like :agree:

[Liberal Hibby]

What are the likely dates?

[MacBean]

What are the likely dates?

4/5 November

[Trinity Hibee]

4/5 Nov for semis.

17th Dec for final

[Coach Jon]

Well played Marvin!!! Who you got???

[007 Mickey Weir]

Any idea on kick off times?

[HarpOnHibee]

What are the likely dates?

Me and Boyle if he gets us through to the final.

[Lancs Harp]

If its Rangers in the final will that mean a reduced ticket allocation like last time against Celtic?
Getting ahead of myself I do realise that,

[Jim44]

I’ll take that draw. Every chance of progressing.

[JohnM1875]

Didn't matter who we got, not going to be an easy game.

Already buzzing for the Hampden trip.

[Alex Trager]

Happy with that draw really. Take that and then the huns in the final.

[GRA]

Are the sheep due to play a Euro game just before our semi? Just to know if it's definitely shifted to Sunday or not.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Yam fud on jokeback blaming Budge for the draw 😀😀😀

[Jim44]

The Jambos will be spewing. :bye:

[Del Boy]

Are both games on tv? So no chance of a 3pm Saturday KO?

[Gmack7]

[QUOTE=GRA;7477268]Are the sheep due to play a Euro game just before our semi? Just to know if it's definitely shifted to Sunday or not.[/QUOTE

They are scheduled to play mothereell on the 1st November, not sure if there's a full midweek card

[hibee_girl]

Are the sheep due to play a Euro game just before our semi? Just to know if it's definitely shifted to Sunday or not.

No, there's no european games that week.

We all have midweek league games though.

[Since452]

Delighted with that. We seem to have Aberdeens number.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Ah well. Just need to beat the jambos in the final

[Northernhibee]

When’s the open top bus tour?

[GreenCastle]

Really hope we get a good crowd for this.

[Hibee87]

Are both games on tv? So no chance of a 3pm Saturday KO?

I think so aye. And I also think the last few years the Sat game has been late, 5:30 and the Sunday one 3 or 4.

[Joe6-2]

No, there's no european games that week.

We all have midweek league games though.

Our fixture list says our game v St Mirren postponed, Aberdeen suppose to play on the 4th.

[Carheenlea]

Happy with that. Hoping for Hibs v Aberdeen on the Saturday and the Sash Bash on the Sunday.

[hibee_girl]

Our fixture list says our game v St Mirren postponed, Aberdeen suppose to play on the 4th.

We're playing Ross County at home on the 31st October.

[hibee_girl]

Happy with that. Hoping for Hibs v Aberdeen on the Saturday and the Sash Bash on the Sunday.

I'd imagine that's exactly what'll happen :agree:

[DH1875]

Are both games on TV?

[hibee_girl]

Are both games on TV?

Usually :agree:

[LaMotta]

Are both games on TV?


Usually :agree:

Last season the semi's were 17:30 on Saturday and 15:00 on Sunday - both really good kick off times. Hopefully same again.

[B.H.F.C]

They’ll be saying the same but what an opportunity we have here.

[Irish_Steve]

Happy with that draw really. Take that and then the huns in the final.

Jeez oh, that's a bit unfair - there's only three of them these days......

[Pagan Hibernia]

I think hearts will shock everyone and squeeze past the huns. I think we'll beat Aberdeen.

This is it. This is the year we beat them in a Final.

[007]

If its Rangers in the final will that mean a reduced ticket allocation like last time against Celtic?
Getting ahead of myself I do realise that,


I think there's a fair chance that will happen. Maybe we should give priority for final tickets to those who attend the semi (if we win).

[Not In The Know]

Are both games on tv? So no chance of a 3pm Saturday KO?
Last year 5pm sat & 3pm Sun

[LaMotta]

Happy with that. Hoping for Hibs v Aberdeen on the Saturday and the Sash Bash on the Sunday.


I'd imagine that's exactly what'll happen :agree:

I would have thought Hibs V Aberdeen more likely on the Sunday given the distance to Aberdeen etc and limited trains post match on a Saturday evening.

[bingo70]

I would have thought Hibs V Aberdeen more likely on the Sunday given the distance to Aberdeen etc and limited trains post match on a Saturday evening.

They won’t care about that. It’ll come down to viewing figures and viewing figures only.

I would imagine Sunday games attracts more people to watch on the tele and if so, that’s when Rangers v Hearts will be played.

[Carheenlea]

I would have thought Hibs V Aberdeen more likely on the Sunday given the distance to Aberdeen etc and limited trains post match on a Saturday evening.

You're overlooking the fact that supporter logistics isn't usually factored into the scheduling.

[Gmack7]

You're overlooking the fact that supporter logistics isn't usually factored into the scheduling.

Usually? Never, in saying that I hope we are Saturday

[Johnny Clash]

Let’s hope Monty can build up consistent momentum so we see increased attendances.
it’s early days but exciting football will guarantee the crowds.

[Hibbyradge]

Jeez oh, that's a bit unfair - there's only three of them these days......

Just have a little patience. We might not rule the world but we could be back for good.

[LewysGot2]

Only one set of fans unhappy tonight 😉

[LaMotta]

They won’t care about that. It’ll come down to viewing figures and viewing figures only.

I would imagine Sunday games attracts more people to watch on the tele and if so, that’s when Rangers v Hearts will be played.


You're overlooking the fact that supporter logistics isn't usually factored into the scheduling.

Good points, I hope you are right!

[O'Rourke3]

You're overlooking the fact that supporter logistics isn't usually factored into the scheduling.Correct. It'll come down to Viaplay asking der hun what their preferred date is. I reckon we'll be the Saturday so the crowd fully pashed having the buses leave Edinburgh about 10..... ..

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[delbert]

Take that, followed by the Huns in the final.

Which Huns, the professional bigots or their plastic, diet love children ?

[Real Emerald]

We’re winning this. 🤞👍🇳🇬 🏆

[California-Hibs]

I want a Hibs vs Hearts Final and us to keep their pathetic pis*y record of not winning the League Cup since 1962, intact 👌

[OstKurve Hibs]

I think there's a fair chance that will happen. Maybe we should give priority for final tickets to those who attend the semi (if we win).

Priority will go to season ticket holders first regardless of whether they attend the semi or not and rightly so.

[MWHIBBIES]

If its Rangers in the final will that mean a reduced ticket allocation like last time against Celtic?
Getting ahead of myself I do realise that,

It certainly could if our fans don't bother for another semi final. Take 20k and we'll be fine.

[Silky]

Just have a little patience. We might not rule the world but we could be back for good.

100%. Just have to Pray that it's our time to Shine.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Aberdeen the weakest of the teams in the draw was the best we could hope for. The fans must turn up though this game requires a strong Hibs support.

[Pretty Boy]

Happy with that. Hoping for Hibs v Aberdeen on the Saturday and the Sash Bash on the Sunday.

There will be discussion ongoing right now:

SPFL - 'Hi is that Aberdeen FC, what day suits you?'
Aberdeen - 'Well from a logistics point of view for our fans the Saturday probably suits best'
SPFL - 'Hi Hibernian FC, Aberdeen have indicated they would like to play the Saturday, how is that for you?'
Hibs - 'Yes, no objections from us'
SPFL - 'Hi Hearts, can you play the Sunday?'
Hearts - 'Yes, the extra day of rest after our game on Wednesday would be welcome'
SPFL - 'Right lads, 3 teams are all agreed, just Rangers to ask'
SPFL - 'Good afternoon boss, the other teams have indicated Hibs v Aberdeen on Saturday and the famous v the glorious on Sunday, does that suit?'
Rangers - 'We want Saturday'


'The SPFL can announce that Heart of Midlothian v Rangers will take place on Saturday 4th November with Aberdeen v Hibernian on Sunday 5th November'

[Springbank]

I think hearts will shock everyone and squeeze past the huns. I think we'll beat Aberdeen.

This is it. This is the year we beat them in a Final.

Hearts have never beaten Rangers at Hampden

[.Sean.]

When do we think the dates will be announced? I’m on call that weekend so I’ll need to get the day of the game covered, so sooner the better for me knowing if we’re the Saturday or the Sunday.

[Hibby70]

Has the St Mirren away game got a rearranged date?

[hibee_girl]

Has the St Mirren away game got a rearranged date?

Not yet.

[Pretty Boy]

When do we think the dates will be announced? I’m on call that weekend so I’ll need to get the day of the game covered, so sooner the better for me knowing if we’re the Saturday or the Sunday.

Hoping today but realistically I think it will be tomorrow afternoon. Usually takes a couple of days for these things to get sorted.

[Dashing Bob S]

Depending on kick off time, TV coverage and the form of both sides going into the game, the attendance could be anything between 20k and 40 k. I’d like to see us both take 20k and Hearts, after asking for 25k tickets take 6K to Hampden.

[JohnM1875]

Seeing as we're playing Aberdeen does anyone know what end we'll get? Hopefully the Clockwork bar side. Was class last time for the final against Celtic

[Gmack7]

Seeing as we're playing Aberdeen does anyone know what end we'll get? Hopefully the Clockwork bar side. Was class last time for the final against Celtic

We'll get the hibs end

[Since452]

Seeing as we're playing Aberdeen does anyone know what end we'll get? Hopefully the Clockwork bar side. Was class last time for the final against Celtic

Any time i've been to Hampden against the sheep we've had the Hibs end (east) so opposite to the one you mention.

[Onceinawhile]

Seeing as we're playing Aberdeen does anyone know what end we'll get? Hopefully the Clockwork bar side. Was class last time for the final against Celtic

I hope we get the asda side. Much easier for me.

[Pretty Boy]

Seeing as we're playing Aberdeen does anyone know what end we'll get? Hopefully the Clockwork bar side. Was class last time for the final against Celtic

We got the East End in 2000, 2012 and 2017 against them.

[JohnM1875]

Cheers for the responses 👍🏻

What pubs do folk generally use? Struggled to find anywhere decent for the Hearts semi. Were all booked up from supporter buses etc. Still got in after the game mind you.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

This has got Sunday lunchtime written all over it

[Since90+2]

Depending on kick off time, TV coverage and the form of both sides going into the game, the attendance could be anything between 20k and 40 k. I’d like to see us both take 20k and Hearts, after asking for 25k tickets take 6K to Hampden.

No chance it will be 40k. Be lucky to be 30k.

[Pretty Boy]

No chance it will be 40k. Be lucky to be 30k.

Think a lot will depend on the day and kick off time.

Sunday lunchtime and I don't think we'll see much of a crowd. 5pm on the Saturday and I reckon we could see 30K+ as it's a chance to make a real day of it. With all the hangers on and the like you are only needing each side to shift 12-13K tickets to get to that mark. That should be more than doable.

[southern hibby]

Will Aberdeen and The rangers not have a European game on before the cup tie???

If so then surely both teams will want the Sunday rather than the Saturday……..

GGTTH

[MKHIBEE]

5pm on a Saturday, 12 on a Sunday both crap KO times in terms of me getting there without an overnight stop or 5 hours driving

[Trinity Hibee]

Will Aberdeen and The rangers not have a European game on before the cup tie???

If so then surely both teams will want the Sunday rather than the Saturday……..

GGTTH

No there are league games the midweek before so everyone is playing Tuesday/Wednesday

[nonshinyfinish]

Will Aberdeen and The rangers not have a European game on before the cup tie???

If so then surely both teams will want the Sunday rather than the Saturday……..

GGTTH

No European games that week, there's a full round of league fixtures in midweek. We play on Tuesday, the other three play on Wednesday.

[JimboHibs]

5pm on a Saturday, 12 on a Sunday both crap KO times in terms of me getting there without an overnight stop or 5 hours driving

What time would suit you 3pm on either day.

[LaMotta]

This has got Sunday lunchtime written all over it

Not going by the last 2 years League Cup semis, Viaplay have different time slots.

When we played Huns in 2021 it was 4pm on the Sunday. Huns Aberdeen last year was 3pm on the Sunday.

[Trinity Hibee]

Not going by the last 2 years League Cup semis, Viaplay have different time slots.

When we played Huns in 2021 it was 4pm on the Sunday. Huns Aberdeen last year was 3pm on the Sunday.

Bit of a theme here. Rangers being Sunday games

[MKHIBEE]

What time would suit you 3pm on either day.

I will be there whatever time kick off is, whichever day it’s on, it doesn’t mean I have to be happy with it though

[JimboHibs]

I will be there whatever time kick off is, whichever day it’s on, it doesn’t mean I have to be happy with it though

That's what I asked what would be your preference, it's not a dig mate.

[Glasgowhibby95]

I think it is worth noting that Celtic play Ross County at Parkhead on the Saturday as well. Makes it far more likely that Rangers hearts will play on the sunday and we'll be playing at some point on Saturday.

[ian cruise]

Preferred The Rangers never seen us lose at Hampden to them.

That's what finals are for buddy 😁

[.Sean.]

I think it is worth noting that Celtic play Ross County at Parkhead on the Saturday as well. Makes it far more likely that Rangers hearts will play on the sunday and we'll be playing at some point on Saturday.
I think that will pretty much confirm us as the Saturday then

[Since90+2]

I think it is worth noting that Celtic play Ross County at Parkhead on the Saturday as well. Makes it far more likely that Rangers hearts will play on the sunday and we'll be playing at some point on Saturday.

Suits us, better day, better kick off time, Aberdeen playing the Wednesday so less day recovery.

[JimboHibs]

I think it is worth noting that Celtic play Ross County at Parkhead on the Saturday as well. Makes it far more likely that Rangers hearts will play on the sunday and we'll be playing at some point on Saturday.

That game is in Dingwall according to the fixtures.

[ian cruise]

I think so aye. And I also think the last few years the Sat game has been late, 5:30 and the Sunday one 3 or 4.

Just thinking about the dates, I can't see Police Scotland agreeing to a 17:30 kick off on the 4th with all the Fireworks celebrations that will be going on in and around Glasgow.

[Since452]

Preferred The Rangers never seen us lose at Hampden to them.

Am i right in thinking that no version of Rangers old or new have beaten us at Hampden since 1979? We lost the 1993 league cup final to them 2-1 but it was played at Celtic Park?

[Trinity Hibee]

Am i right in thinking that no version of Rangers old or new have beaten us at Hampden since 1979? We lost the 1993 league cup final to them 2-1 but it was played at Celtic Park?

Correct

[Pretty Boy]

Am i right in thinking that no version of Rangers old or new have beaten us at Hampden since 1979? We lost the 1993 league cup final to them 2-1 but it was played at Celtic Park?

1-0 Hibs - LC Semi final
1-1 - Hibs won on penalties - LC semi final
3-2 Hibs - Scottish Cup final
3-1 Hibs - LC semi final

Not bad going at all.

[MKHIBEE]

That's what I asked what would be your preference, it's not a dig mate.

In that case I apologise, I took your comment the wrong way. 3pm Saturday would be ideal but I accept that’s not happening.

[oneone73]

1-0 Hibs - LC Semi final
1-1 - Hibs won on penalties - LC semi final
3-2 Hibs - Scottish Cup final
3-1 Hibs - LC semi final

Not bad going at all.
Was at all of those. Really hope we get them in the final.

[JimboHibs]

In that case I apologise, I took your comment the wrong way. 3pm Saturday would be ideal but I accept that’s not happening.

We'll save the 3pm for SC Final 😎💚

[nonshinyfinish]

1-1 - Hibs won on penalties - LC semi final

Related to the general discussion about attendances and League Cup apathy, was that the biggest difference we've ever had between semi-final and final attendances? 7k for the semi (I admit I wouldn't have gone if I didn't live in Glasgow at the time, but it's one of my favourite games), 37k for the final.

I guess there might have been bigger differences in the terracing era?

[DH1875]

Just thinking about the dates, I can't see Police Scotland agreeing to a 17:30 kick off on the 4th with all the Fireworks celebrations that will be going on in and around Glasgow.

What celebrations? Would they not be on the 5th?
They've cancelled glasgow green this year in any case.

[Pretty Boy]

Related to the general discussion about attendances and League Cup apathy, was that the biggest difference we've ever had between semi-final and final attendances? 7k for the semi (I admit I wouldn't have gone if I didn't live in Glasgow at the time, but it's one of my favourite games), 37k for the final.

I guess there might have been bigger differences in the terracing era?

It must be close.

I think those games go to prove numbers don't always translate to vocal support. The semi final was bouncing and those of us there drowned out the 20K+ Rangers fans for 120 minutes and then some. Almost 40K of us at the final and we never really got going once, it was flat from beginning to end.

[Steven79]

That game is in Dingwall according to the fixtures.

It's in Dingwall with a 12:45 kick off live on Sky so the Saturday game is going to be a late kick off by the looks of it.

I would prefer the Sunday kick off but I would put money on Rangers v Hearts being the Sunday game.

[MKHIBEE]

We'll save the 3pm for SC Final 😎💚

That suits me!

[one day maybe...]

It's in Dingwall with a 12:45 kick off live on Sky so the Saturday game is going to be a late kick off by the looks of it.

I would prefer the Sunday kick off but I would put money on Rangers v Hearts being the Sunday game.

I agree no way they'll have celtic fans out in the bars in Glasgow and returning from the highlands in their buses, when they (Rangers) are playing on a Saturday afternoon in Glasgow.
Sunday would have suited me as I can't manage the Saturday :boo hoo:

[Dashing Bob S]

No chance it will be 40k. Be lucky to be 30k.

Yes, my guess is around 25k. 30k would be amazing. Anything past that freakish, but not impossible.

[Dashing Bob S]

Hoping for a final versus Hearts. It's difficult to see one of Monty's teams not relishing the derby. Certainly there would be none of that defeatism that too often pervades these games.

[ian cruise]

What celebrations? Would they not be on the 5th?
They've cancelled glasgow green this year in any case.

I hadn't realised Glasgow Green was cancelled, so it's a moot point. They often did that on the Saturday closest to the 5th.

[B.H.F.C]

Hope we can get a big push on this one and take a big crowd through. The fact folk will fancy our chances should help with that.

Half 5 on the Saturday would be ideal.

[BurtonOnTrent]

Just thinking about the dates, I can't see Police Scotland agreeing to a 17:30 kick off on the 4th with all the Fireworks celebrations that will be going on in and around Glasgow.

We played Celtic on 2nd November at 17:30 in 2019 Semi

[Tambo]

Happy with that draw.

[Keith_M]

No chance it will be 40k. Be lucky to be 30k.


:agree:


If you look at the size of our support in previous LC Semi Finals, it's actually quite low, compared to the Semi Final stages of the Scottish Cup.

I'd personally be delighted if both Hibs and Aberdeen take 15k to the game, and reckon that would be enough to generate a decent atmosphere.

[G15 Hibs]

I agree no way they'll have celtic fans out in the bars in Glasgow and returning from the highlands in their buses, when they (Rangers) are playing on a Saturday afternoon in Glasgow.


This isn't an uncommon scenario over the course of a normal season. Celtic/Rangers away for a lunchtime kick-off, the other playing at home that afternoon. Happens fairly often.

[DH1875]

I agree no way they'll have celtic fans out in the bars in Glasgow and returning from the highlands in their buses, when they (Rangers) are playing on a Saturday afternoon in Glasgow.
Sunday would have suited me as I can't manage the Saturday :boo hoo:

Does this not happen most weekends?

[one day maybe...]

Does this not happen most weekends?

Yeah true :greengrin but both games are not normally live on the tellybox the same day though

[Garymcl]

The bigger support we take for the semi could have an affect for final if we get Huns don’t if it turns out we play them in final don’t give the sfa an excuse to lower our allocation you have been warned troops when the time comes let’s snap up our allocation for semi who knows might get extra as depends on time of game the sheep might not sell out theirs

[HH81]

Anyone heard when games likely to be played yet?

[JimBHibees]

1-0 Hibs - LC Semi final
1-1 - Hibs won on penalties - LC semi final
3-2 Hibs - Scottish Cup final
3-1 Hibs - LC semi final

Not bad going at all.

Also beat them in a couple of semi finals in 1972 Scottish cup 2 0 then got horsed by Celtic. Following season league cup 1 0 when we beat Celtic in final.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

:agree:


If you look at the size of our support in previous LC Semi Finals, it's actually quite low, compared to the Semi Final stages of the Scottish Cup.

I'd personally be delighted if both Hibs and Aberdeen take 15k to the game, and reckon that would be enough to generate a decent atmosphere.

No chance either will take as much as that, in my opinion.

[JimBHibees]

There will be discussion ongoing right now:

SPFL - 'Hi is that Aberdeen FC, what day suits you?'
Aberdeen - 'Well from a logistics point of view for our fans the Saturday probably suits best'
SPFL - 'Hi Hibernian FC, Aberdeen have indicated they would like to play the Saturday, how is that for you?'
Hibs - 'Yes, no objections from us'
SPFL - 'Hi Hearts, can you play the Sunday?'
Hearts - 'Yes, the extra day of rest after our game on Wednesday would be welcome'
SPFL - 'Right lads, 3 teams are all agreed, just Rangers to ask'
SPFL - 'Good afternoon boss, the other teams have indicated Hibs v Aberdeen on Saturday and the famous v the glorious on Sunday, does that suit?'
Rangers - 'We want Saturday'


'The SPFL can announce that Heart of Midlothian v Rangers will take place on Saturday 4th November with Aberdeen v Hibernian on Sunday 5th November'

I think they will take the quicker route of not asking the other three clubs. :greengrin

[NAE NOOKIE]

The bigger support we take for the semi could have an affect for final if we get Huns don’t if it turns out we play them in final don’t give the sfa an excuse to lower our allocation you have been warned troops when the time comes let’s snap up our allocation for semi who knows might get extra as depends on time of game the sheep might not sell out theirs

The allocation will be a minimum of 22,000 per club for that semi .... given the poor turnouts from our fans for our most recent semis at Hampden I would be beyond astonished if Hibs ended up needing more tickets even if Aberdeen don't sell any .... the absolute fact is if we exceed 15,000 it will be a better than normal effort.

[MKHIBEE]

Also beat them in a couple of semi finals in 1972 Scottish cup 2 0 then got horsed by Celtic. Following season league cup 1 0 when we beat Celtic in final.

I was trying to remember when we played them, I was at both these games, thanks for the reminder

[wookie70]

I was trying to remember when we played them, I was at both these games, thanks for the reminder

I remember a semi up at Dens in the mid 80s where we were beaten very easily. Billy Stark scored the first I think and if I remember it was 3-0 final score. One of the first semi finals I went to with my mates and it never got much better for a long time after

[JimBHibees]

I remember a semi up at Dens in the mid 80s where we were beaten very easily. Billy Stark scored the first I think and if I remember it was 3-0 final score. One of the first semi finals I went to with my mates and it never got much better for a long time after

The semis i referenced were times we had beaten Rangers at Hampden

Aberdeen very much a mixed bag they have won more at Hampden in last 40 or 50 years. We beat them 1979 semi and 2012 only i think. They won 2017 the year Latapy scored then we buckled plus league cup final in 80s. Probably others can’t remember

[Since452]

No chance either will take as much as that, in my opinion.

We'll take more than Aberdeen but think the crowd will be under 30k. I'd say 25k.

[DIXIHIBS]

The allocation will be a minimum of 22,000 per club for that semi .... given the poor turnouts from our fans for our most recent semis at Hampden I would be beyond astonished if Hibs ended up needing more tickets even if Aberdeen don't sell any .... the absolute fact is if we exceed 15,000 it will be a better than normal effort.

Given that the league cup semis are normally midweek i think a sat/sun we should be around 15k. Be a bit dissapointed if less. Winnable game, okay for kids against dons as opposed to OF/hertz so safer etc.

[B.H.F.C]

Given that the league cup semis are normally midweek i think a sat/sun we should be around 15k. Be a bit dissapointed if less. Winnable game, okay for kids against dons as opposed to OF/hertz so safer etc.

League Cup semis been weekends for years now. Hoping for a good crowd nonetheless.

[McHibby]

I haven't seen Hibs beat Aberdeen at Hampden (SC semis in 2020 and 2017) so I'm hoping this will be third time lucky for me 🤞

Edit: 2000, not 2020!

[greenginger]

We'll take more than Aberdeen but think the crowd will be under 30k. I'd say 25k.

Do they pool the gates for the two semis

[Baldy Foghorn]

The bigger support we take for the semi could have an affect for final if we get Huns don’t if it turns out we play them in final don’t give the sfa an excuse to lower our allocation you have been warned troops when the time comes let’s snap up our allocation for semi who knows might get extra as depends on time of game the sheep might not sell out theirs

We would likely get 22k if we make final. Judging by last night's attendance, I would say that is more than ample

[Wull]

We'll take more than Aberdeen but think the crowd will be under 30k. I'd say 25k.

I think the Monty factor could see us take 16k, however don’t know if dons could match that, so you won’t be far away with 25k lookin towards 28k :flag:

[Hiber-nation]

I remember a semi up at Dens in the mid 80s where we were beaten very easily. Billy Stark scored the first I think and if I remember it was 3-0 final score. One of the first semi finals I went to with my mates and it never got much better for a long time after

Remember it well. Gordon Durie was our only hope really and he supposedly passed a late fitness test but should never have started. Gubbed that day.

[Seafield Scott]

Do they pool the gates for the two semis


I believe they do (seem to remember them doing it for the SC so I assume the same for the LC).

I reckon there'll be 30k - 35k for our semi and Rangers will soak up any unsold Hertz tickets so that will be a full house - approx 75k in total I'd imagine

I just hope the ticket pricing is sensible so as many of us can afford to go

[DIXIHIBS]

League Cup semis been weekends for years now. Hoping for a good crowd nonetheless.

Youre right. I was thinking when we beat the huns 3-1 it was a night game coz it was dark:confused:

[Logie Green]

Youre right. I was thinking when we beat the huns 3-1 it was a night game coz it was dark:confused:

Sunday nights in Winter can be like that. 😉

[Pretty Boy]

Ayr v Killie had 25k a few years back, Aberdeen v Dundee Utd had 29K, both in LC semi finals at Hampden.

I'd be disappointed if Hibs and Aberdeen couldn't better those attendances in a real 50/50 game on a Saturday. The last league game between us last season had over 18K in attendance and all the others had over 16K.

[DIXIHIBS]

Sunday nights in Winter can be like that. 😉
:agree:

[SteveHFC]

Confirmed. Saturday at 5.15pm.

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Do we get the SDG end..🤔

[HH81]

Confirmed. Saturday at 5.15pm.

Yep just seen that. Long drive home for me!

[erin go bragh]

Do we get the SDG end..🤔
Always do against Aberdeen

[Mikey_1875]

Great news for the drinkers :greengrin

[weecounty hibby]

Good ko time, best day, Hibs end at Hampden, all day sesh, hope I remember our win!!

If priced sensibly we could see a big crowd through. I think tye sheep will bring a decent flock for that time as well

[B.H.F.C]

Great kick off time. Should make for a a good atmosphere.

[one day maybe...]

Confirmed. Saturday at 5.15pm.

Absolutely horrendous time for the sheep supporters if this game was to go to extra time.

[SickBoy32]

Absolutely horrendous time for the sheep supporters if this game was to go to extra time.

Haha it’s really no , 9.40pm is the last train from Glasgow to Aberdeen - plenty time

Brilliant kick off time, hopefully our fans respond in good numbers !

[one day maybe...]

Haha it’s really no , 9.40pm is the last train from Glasgow to Aberdeen - plenty time

Brilliant kick off time, hopefully our fans respond in good numbers !

Not so bad then :greengrin

[LaMotta]

Ayr v Killie had 25k a few years back, Aberdeen v Dundee Utd had 29K, both in LC semi finals at Hampden.

I'd be disappointed if Hibs and Aberdeen couldn't better those attendances in a real 50/50 game on a Saturday. The last league game between us last season had over 18K in attendance and all the others had over 16K.

:agree:

This is the first LC semi at Hampden on a weekend for us v non old firm opposition. That should see us take a lot more than we have previously against huns/Tims.

I predict we will take more than Hearts do for their semi v Huns.

[Superfurry72]

Remember it well. Gordon Durie was our only hope really and he supposedly passed a late fitness test but should never have started. Gubbed that day.

Scottish Cup semi in 1986. They also beat us in the Skol Cup final that season, both by 3-0. Stark scored in both games.

In both tournaments we knocked Celtic out in the Quarter-Finals at ER, the year they pipped Hearts to the title!

[cabbageandribs1875]

i seem to remember a cup tie with Aberdeen at Dens in the early/mid 70's, was only young at the time so really can't remember much

except for losing 3-0, i think

[Superfurry72]

I haven't seen Hibs beat Aberdeen at Hampden (SC semis in 2020 and 2017) so I'm hoping this will be third time lucky for me 🤞

Do you mean 2000 (1-2) rather then 2020? In between that and the 2017 defeat we beat them 2-1 in 2012, did you not go to that one? Didn't end well for us really...

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Do you mean 2000 (1-2) rather then 2020? In between that and the 2017 defeat we beat them 2-1 in 2012, did you not go to that one? Didn't end well for us really...

2000 semi was also an evening kick off, though on a Sunday IIRC. Latapy scored a cracker to put us 1 up.

[Hiber-nation]

i seem to remember a cup tie with Aberdeen at Dens in the early/mid 70's, was only young at the time so really can't remember much

except for losing 3-0, i think

There was a 0-1 in the LC semi in 1978 against the sheep at Dens, can't think of any others.

[Garymcl]

Yesss I can go couldnt on the Sunday good kick off time through to the weeg early doors sesh let’s get the tickets on sale and take a huge support through canny wait 🇳🇬🍺🎵

[cabbageandribs1875]

There was a 0-1 in the LC semi in 1978 against the sheep at Dens, can't think of any others.


i've been looking at Soccerbase and i just can't find the one i was thinking of

it probably is the one you mention

[Broken Gnome]

2000 semi was also an evening kick off, though on a Sunday IIRC. Latapy scored a cracker to put us 1 up.

Was the crowd split not something like 17k Hibs and 5k Aberdeen that night?

We were pretty even in 2012, then far more Hibs fans at the 2017 semi.

[mutley]

I’m kinda gutted, was hoping for the Sunday as I can’t make it on Saturday. Hurrumph [emoji3525]


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[Springbank]

If I could have hand picked it I'd have wanted Aberdeen in the semi, 515pm Saturday

I'll be there

I'll not be blaming
* the weather
* the kick off time
* the location
* the fact its close to Halloween / Christmas / Diwali

You couldn't stop me going to this one

Mon the Hibees!

[JohnM1875]

What we thinking, £35/40ish for tickets?

[McHibby]

Do you mean 2000 (1-2) rather then 2020? In between that and the 2017 defeat we beat them 2-1 in 2012, did you not go to that one? Didn't end well for us really...

Aye, I did mean the 2000 one! Which actually makes me feel very old because it really doesn't seem that long ago.

I was in hospital for the 2012 one - I was ragin' that I missed it 😅

[Pretty Boy]

2000 semi was also an evening kick off, though on a Sunday IIRC. Latapy scored a cracker to put us 1 up.

Andy Dow double for Aberdeen wasn't it?

[Keith_M]

The allocation will be a minimum of 22,000 per club for that semi .... given the poor turnouts from our fans for our most recent semis at Hampden I would be beyond astonished if Hibs ended up needing more tickets even if Aberdeen don't sell any .... the absolute fact is if we exceed 15,000 it will be a better than normal effort.


As you seem to be quite obsessed with our League Cup attendances:

Could you give me an example of a League Cup Semi Final at Hampden in the last forty years where we took more than 20k? ...Or even more than 15k?


I'm struggling to see why you think this is a recent trend.

[Nicho87]

Andy Dow double for Aberdeen wasn't it?

Andy Dow scored a cracker

Was is not stavrum with the other

Norwegian boy

[Diclonius]

Absolutely atrocious time for Aberdeen fans as per usual.

[Glory Lurker]

The day trippers will be at full power thanks to that K.O. time. Bring body armour.

[DH1875]

Absolutely atrocious time for Aberdeen fans as per usual.

How? Why? Better than anytime on a Sunday and 12/12.30 on a Saturday.
Other than 3pm Saturday, can't think of a better time.

[babahibs]

I remember a semi up at Dens in the mid 80s where we were beaten very easily. Billy Stark scored the first I think and if I remember it was 3-0 final score. One of the first semi finals I went to with my mates and it never got much better for a long time after

Yeah, hammered 3-0, we were never in the game.
My memory from that game was all the fighting before it.

[Kato]

Yeah, hammered 3-0, we were never in the game.
My memory from that game was all the fighting before it....and the drinking.

Collins rattled the cross bar with a header before they scored iirc.

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[Hibby70]

Yeah, hammered 3-0, we were never in the game.
My memory from that game was all the fighting before it.

Was it not also roasting?

[babahibs]

...and the drinking.

Collins rattled the cross bar with a header before they scored iirc.

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Yes, i think i remember that, not sure it was a header though........

[wookie70]

The day trippers will be at full power thanks to that K.O. time. Bring body armour.

I hate that KO time for that reason.

[leith lynx]

Was the crowd split not something like 17k Hibs and 5k Aberdeen that night?

We were pretty even in 2012, then far more Hibs fans at the 2017 semi.

Remember that game, chucked it in the last 20 mins, big yogi was in tears, very poor Aberdeen support that night.

[Skol]

i seem to remember a cup tie with Aberdeen at Dens in the early/mid 70's, was only young at the time so really can't remember much

except for losing 3-0, i think

There was. 3-0 at dens in 1985 I think. Same season as the skol cup final defeat.

[Kato]

Yes, i think i remember that, not sure it was a header though........Aye, maybe not, we hit the bar though, cracked right off it.

Other memory is Durie more or less hobbling about, wide on the wing. No point playing him. Was in enclosure below that ancient main stand, absolutely rammed.

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[babahibs]

Aye, maybe not, we hit the bar though, cracked right off it.

Other memory is Durie more or less hobbling about, wide on the wing. No point playing him. Was in enclosure below that ancient main stand, absolutely rammed.

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My rather tipsy memory is it was a 25 yard screamer crashed off the bar, or I may be completely making that up.
I was in the old enclosure anaw, sardines it was.

[babahibs]

Was it not also roasting?

No idea, would be March/ April I guess so probably not.

[Baldy Foghorn]

No idea, would be March/ April I guess so probably not.

Was a nice spring day IIRC

[HendoDelivered]

We should take 15-17k to this no problem I think

[Sloop67]

There was. 3-0 at dens in 1985 I think. Same season as the skol cup final defeat.
I was at both games, was a depressing trip home after both

[Glory Lurker]

I was at both games, was a depressing trip home after both

Me too, and so it was. We were blown away both matches.

I've only missed one Aberdeen semi since which was 2012, so I think I'm due a win. You can all thank me at full time at Hampden!

[NAE NOOKIE]

As you seem to be quite obsessed with our League Cup attendances:

Could you give me an example of a League Cup Semi Final at Hampden in the last forty years where we took more than 20k? ...Or even more than 15k?


I'm struggling to see why you think this is a recent trend.

I didn't specify league cup, I said semi finals and our last turnout for the SC one against Hearts was pish. Anyway, I was replying to a post where the guy was suggesting we might ask for extra tickets for this one if Aberdeen don't sell out and more or less saying to him what you are saying here.

[norhfc]

Not seen it mentioned but we beat them in the 1979 SC semi 2-1 at Hampden if I mind right. We were in the old Hun end. No a huge crowd that night but me and my mates had a good trip through as a young 15 yr old.

[Gmack7]

Not seen it mentioned but we beat them in the 1979 SC semi 2-1 at Hampden if I mind right. We were in the old Hun end. No a huge crowd that night but me and my mates had a good trip through as a young 15 yr old.

Both sets of fans were in the old covered West behind the goal, I think there was 11000 at the game.
I went as a 14 year old

[Kato]

My rather tipsy memory is it was a 25 yard screamer crashed off the bar, or I may be completely making that up.
I was in the old enclosure anaw, sardines it was....leaning towards that 25 yarder now..stocious...

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[BS44]

Aye, maybe not, we hit the bar though, cracked right off it.

Other memory is Durie more or less hobbling about, wide on the wing. No point playing him. Was in enclosure below that ancient main stand, absolutely rammed.

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It was definitely a header from Collins

[zitelli62]

Both sets of fans were in the old covered West behind the goal, I think there was 11000 at the game.
I went as a 14 year old

As a bright eyed 13 year old I thought this would be the norm winning semi's still remember gordan rae scoring the winner can't remember who got the first though.

[JimBHibees]

As a bright eyed 13 year old I thought this would be the norm winning semi's still remember gordan rae scoring the winner can't remember who got the first though.

Ally Macleod pen I think

[JimBHibees]

It was definitely a header from Collins

I thought it was a shot by Collins

[HH81]

My plans..

Train Keighley to Glasgow 7am
Arrive around 11.30
Pub
Beer
game
Coach back 9.30 pm to Leeds
Arrive 4am
Getting home from Leeds, who knows 😁

[scm70nyd1973]

Was a nice spring day IIRC

Nice day but not roasting IIiRC. Early April coz I think the Grand National was on that same day. I was in the enclosure in front of the main stand and it was heaving. We were well beaten. I can only recall an early chance when we hit the post or bar - I thought it was Durie but mibbies he set it up .

[DH1875]

My plans..

Train Keighley to Glasgow 7am
Arrive around 11.30
Pub
Beer
game
Coach back 9.30 pm to Leeds
Arrive 4am
Getting home from Leeds, who knows 😁

Forget getting home from Leeds. My main concern there would be that there is a toilet on the bus after drinking all day 🥺

[HH81]

Forget getting home from Leeds. My main concern there would be that there is a toilet on the bus after drinking all day 🥺

I won't drink after the game to be fair so hopefully the bladder will be empty 😁

[JeMeSouviens]

Andy Dow scored a cracker

Was is not stavrum with the other

Norwegian boy

With his right foot, despite as far as I remember never touching the ball with it during his spell with us. One of the most one footed players ever. :rolleyes:

I had just had a hernia op and had to spend most of the game being the grumpy old **** telling the laddies in front of me to sit down.
I thought Eoin Jess got their other goal...away to check.

Edit: you were right, Stavrum.

[babahibs]

Both sets of fans were in the old covered West behind the goal, I think there was 11000 at the game.
I went as a 14 year old

It was absolutely pouring down for the whole game, I was right at the back of the North terracing, sheltering from the rain under the weird stand thing. Couldn't see a thing for the umbrellas, I was only 10.

[scm70nyd1973]

It was absolutely pouring down for the whole game, I was right at the back of the North terracing, sheltering from the rain under the weird stand thing. Couldn't see a thing for the umbrellas, I was only 10.

I was in the North too - both goals were at the then covered enclosure IIRC - most vivid memory is the HIBS fans constantly singing Away The Lads - “going down the Albion Road to see the Hibees aces” 😁

[Keith_M]

I didn't specify league cup, I said semi finals and our last turnout for the SC one against Hearts was pish. Anyway, I was replying to a post where the guy was suggesting we might ask for extra tickets for this one if Aberdeen don't sell out and more or less saying to him what you are saying here.


Fair enough

:aok:

[DIXIHIBS]

I was in the North too - both goals were at the then covered enclosure IIRC - most vivid memory is the HIBS fans constantly singing Away The Lads - “going down the Albion Road to see the Hibees aces” 😁

Rae and Ally McLeod scored the goals 2-1 hibees.

[O'Rourke3]

It was definitely a header from CollinsMy memory was a shot from outside the box Beat Gunn all ends up.

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[Carheenlea]

Will we see ST holders given the opportunity to buy unlimited tickets in first wave of sales?

Probably don’t want to be putting too many hurdles in front of groups looking to sit together and try and maximise sales as much as we can.

[B.H.F.C]

Will we see ST holders given the opportunity to buy unlimited tickets in first wave of sales?

Probably don’t want to be putting too many hurdles in front of groups looking to sit together and try and maximise sales as much as we can.

We should do. Or as a minimum, you should be able to get more than your own.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Both sets of fans were in the old covered West behind the goal, I think there was 11000 at the game.
I went as a 14 year old

:agree: My first ever trip to Hampden, only missed two of our games there since ... 3 if you count Covid where nobody could go.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Not seen it mentioned but we beat them in the 1979 SC semi 2-1 at Hampden if I mind right. We were in the old Hun end. No a huge crowd that night but me and my mates had a good trip through as a young 15 yr old.

Some memories from Jim McArthur of that cup run only to be cheated in the Final !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFbynWSeLXs

[Ringothedog]

We should take 15-17k to this no problem I think

If we take 15k I will be stunned and delighted. I hope I am wrong and you are correct

[Trinity Hibee]

Will we see ST holders given the opportunity to buy unlimited tickets in first wave of sales?

Probably don’t want to be putting too many hurdles in front of groups looking to sit together and try and maximise sales as much as we can.

In this case where supply will outweigh demand it might be a good idea to get as many people there as possible.

[B.H.F.C]

If we take 15k I will be stunned and delighted. I hope I am wrong and you are correct

I think we will take a good crowd to this one.

It’s a good kick off time for the majority and let’s folk make a day of it if they want to. There will also be an expectancy of a win.

There is a bit enthusiasm coming back. Could change slightly depending on results leading in to it but it feels a bit different now.

[BP1697]

I've just booked flights and a hostel to come up to Glasgow to hopefully see the game from Northampton, should I have a good chance of getting a ticket for this or would somebody be able to help possibly? Thanks :)

[davhibby]

If we take 15k I will be stunned and delighted. I hope I am wrong and you are correct

We were close to 12k for the last league cup semi against rangers and that was a Sunday at 4 when most people expected us to get pumped. If we were to win our next 2 we’ll have 15k easy at this

[B.H.F.C]

I've just booked flights and a hostel to come up to Glasgow to hopefully see the game from Northampton, should I have a good chance of getting a ticket for this or would somebody be able to help possibly? Thanks :)

You’ll get a ticket no bother at all.

[wookie70]

Prices now up (https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/ticket-prices-confirmed-for-viaplay-cup-semi-final?fbclid=IwAR3ZGE0owJeRON6zGyGJC398xA3jqufFgMS hEHIXpIor3Fedg4cMDNnLlWM), not too bad

[nickwhibs]

Glad we’ve got the David Gray end

[Ged]

Glad we’ve got the David Gray end

We were always getting that end as we're the most catholic. Welcome to Scotland in 2023.

[Pretty Boy]

Bit rubbish there are no concessions for the North Stand. I know it's always the case but I don't really see why. For a so called family section there are always more bams in the East.

[HH81]

Happy enough with the prices. I seem to have a good record watching Hibs from South so will head in there. 😁

[Billy Whizz]

Are the gates for the 2 semis split 4 ways, with the SPFL etc taking a share, or is this just in the Scottish Cup
You’d have thought there would be at least 80,000 or so between both games

[LewysGot2]

Looks like club exploring transport options 👍

[Carheenlea]

In this case where supply will outweigh demand it might be a good idea to get as many people there as possible.

A good marketing campaign could maybe give be the impression of a limited public sale to promote an element of panic buying!

[Ringothedog]

We were close to 12k for the last league cup semi against rangers and that was a Sunday at 4 when most people expected us to get pumped. If we were to win our next 2 we’ll have 15k easy at this

My recollection was that we took 9k

[greenlad]

Not ideal that they've not mentioned the South Upper (the one place you can be sure people would sit down) and presumably won't until everything else is sold out. Which won't happen.

You're then left at the mercy of trying to get a decent vantage point in the South Stand, while hoping that those in front will sit down so your elderly Dad can watch the game in comfort. (Fully accept people will be standing in the North Stand which is why we'll stay away from there)

So much easier if they just open the sales at the start to the full choice of sections and everyone can suit themselves.

[DH1875]

You’ll get a ticket no bother at all.

Do they not have to be on the database to get a ticket? I'm sure if it was a league game against Aberdeen then they would have to be as Aberdeen games are lobbed in with Hearts, rangers and celtic.

[BP1697]

Do they not have to be on the database to get a ticket? I'm sure if it was a league game against Aberdeen then they would have to be as Aberdeen games are lobbed in with Hearts, rangers and celtic.

I have purchased tickets for Blackpool in the preseason this year - would this count?

[Hibby70]

Disappointed in there not being any concession prices for North and South.

[Trinity Hibee]

I see Rangers have been given a bigger allocation than hearts. Surprise surprise.

I know it’s happened to us recently as hampden too v OF but it’s ridiculous this keeps happening. If a team can’t sell their allocation by 10 days before then fair enough return them to the other club but starting off with an uneven allocation in a neutral ground is a joke

[B.H.F.C]

I see Rangers have been given a bigger allocation than hearts. Surprise surprise.

I know it’s happened to us recently as hampden too v OF but it’s ridiculous this keeps happening. If a team can’t sell their allocation by 10 days before then fair enough return them to the other club but starting off with an uneven allocation in a neutral ground is a joke

Happened to us in a final. Think it’s fair enough for a semi final when they will get nowhere near selling half the tickets. Had it been us, I’d have expected and accepted the same to be fair.

[wookie70]

Bit rubbish there are no concessions for the North Stand. I know it's always the case but I don't really see why. For a so called family section there are always more bams in the East. I just paid the extra. Hate sitting behind the goals at Hampden at the best of times but with Hibs in a semi or final it is rarely a good experience with kids, or without when I think about it

[Dmas]

Happened to us in a final. Think it’s fair enough for a semi final when they will get nowhere near selling half the tickets. Had it been us, I’d have expected and accepted the same to be fair.

whats fair is the opportunity for a 50/50 split, its supposed to be a neutral venue, they should be giving teams 50% and ordering them to sell tickets in a way where should they not sell the lot they can be sent back and offered to the other team, to just make the decision to give one team more is wrong IMO

It wont stop now 2nd season they have bowed down to there weegie over lords, its getting harder and harder for teams to get to hampden, the opportunity for someone to get to a final with one half of the OF out the big day is going to be harder to attend because one side must have more tickets before they've even went on sale

[alibaba]

Don’t understand why they don’t say if you attend the semi you’re guaranteed a ticket for the final would encourage us, Aberdeen and heart’s fans to help fill our ends for the semi and there can’t be any arguments


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[Billy Whizz]

I see Rangers have been given a bigger allocation than hearts. Surprise surprise.

I know it’s happened to us recently as hampden too v OF but it’s ridiculous this keeps happening. If a team can’t sell their allocation by 10 days before then fair enough return them to the other club but starting off with an uneven allocation in a neutral ground is a joke

It’s all about money unfortunately
Rangers will sell all their seats. Will be the same for Hibs/Aberdeen if we get Rangers in the final

[Phil MaGlass]

whats fair is the opportunity for a 50/50 split, its supposed to be a neutral venue, they should be giving teams 50% and ordering them to sell tickets in a way where should they not sell the lot they can be sent back and offered to the other team, to just make the decision to give one team more is wrong IMO

It won't stop now 2nd season they have bowed down to there weegie over lords, its getting harder and harder for teams to get to hampden, the opportunity for someone to get to a final with one half of the OF out the big day is going to be harder to attend because one side must have more tickets before they've even went on sale

It's stupid, especially when smaller clubs have less fan base that can maybe afford the two games but hold off for the final, only to find they can't get there cos the OF have been given a bigger allocation. It's not right.

[B.H.F.C]

whats fair is the opportunity for a 50/50 split, its supposed to be a neutral venue, they should be giving teams 50% and ordering them to sell tickets in a way where should they not sell the lot they can be sent back and offered to the other team, to just make the decision to give one team more is wrong IMO

It wont stop now 2nd season they have bowed down to there weegie over lords, its getting harder and harder for teams to get to hampden, the opportunity for someone to get to a final with one half of the OF out the big day is going to be harder to attend because one side must have more tickets before they've even went on sale

Not getting a 50/50 split for a semi final is nothing new. We never had, and weren’t close to needing, a 50/50 split when we played Rangers in the semi final last time. Same with our previous semi final against Celtic.

It was a new one for us not getting an even split for the final and I totally disagreed with that. Hibs or Hearts, who are capable of selling half the tickets for a final, should get the chance. Don’t think anyone can really complain about the semi final allocations being different though. Or there’s not really any point when we all know they’d be nowhere near being sold.

[Keith_M]

Will we see ST holders given the opportunity to buy unlimited tickets in first wave of sales?

Probably don’t want to be putting too many hurdles in front of groups looking to sit together and try and maximise sales as much as we can.


Given the stadium is unlikely to be much more than half full, I think they should just go immediately to public sale.

I think there are too many unnecessary hurdles in place for a lot of matches now, and, for games like this, the clubs/SPFL/SFA should just do whatever it takes to make the process simple.

[Hermit Crab]

Given the stadium is unlikely to be much more than half full, I think they should just go immediately to public sale.

I think there are too many unnecessary hurdles in place for a lot of matches now, and, for games like this, the clubs/SPFL/SFA should just do whatever it takes to make the process simple.


If the 20,000 who went to villa at home turn up for this game then we will sell out.

[Since452]

I see Rangers have been given a bigger allocation than hearts. Surprise surprise.

I know it’s happened to us recently as hampden too v OF but it’s ridiculous this keeps happening. If a team can’t sell their allocation by 10 days before then fair enough return them to the other club but starting off with an uneven allocation in a neutral ground is a joke

Not surprised. Hearts will take around 10k

[Keith_M]

If the 20,000 who went to villa at home turn up for this game then we will sell out.


It would be nice, mate, but historically we haven't had massive crowds at LC semi finals.

Fingers crossed though.

[Dmas]

Not getting a 50/50 split for a semi final is nothing new. We never had, and weren’t close to needing, a 50/50 split when we played Rangers in the semi final last time. Same with our previous semi final against Celtic.

It was a new one for us not getting an even split for the final and I totally disagreed with that. Hibs or Hearts, who are capable of selling half the tickets for a final, should get the chance. Don’t think anyone can really complain about the semi final allocations being different though. Or there’s not really any point when we all know they’d be nowhere near being sold.


I agree with your point however giving them 30k now means 30k expect final tickets if it was tickets that where handed back theres a 'back out clause' its not the team in the finals issue hearts couldn't sell their tickets for example, just appeasing them at this stage is making it harder down the road, Celtic will expect the same it will spread to the Scottish cup before you know it the max we'll get against them is 20k making the neutral venue null and void

[Hermit Crab]

Not surprised. Hearts will take around 10k


Hearts have been given 18,000 with the option of 2000 more taking it up to a 50\50 split.

[B.H.F.C]

Hearts have been given 18,000 with the option of 2000 more taking it up to a 50\50 split.

It doesn’t take it to a 50/50. Rangers have the full north stand.

[scoopyboy]

Are the gates for the 2 semis split 4 ways, with the SPFL etc taking a share, or is this just in the Scottish Cup
You’d have thought there would be at least 80,000 or so between both games

Yes Billy, 4 way split.

So we want the other three teams to sell as many as possible from a financial point of view

[Nakedmanoncrack]

I see Rangers have been given a bigger allocation than hearts. Surprise surprise.

I know it’s happened to us recently as hampden too v OF but it’s ridiculous this keeps happening. If a team can’t sell their allocation by 10 days before then fair enough return them to the other club but starting off with an uneven allocation in a neutral ground is a joke

It's ridiculous giving Hearts an 18K initial allocation which they won't sell, the empty seats inevitably being used as justification for cutting non-OF allocations for finals.

[Trinity Hibee]

It's ridiculous giving Hearts an 18K initial allocation which they won't sell, the empty seats inevitably being used as justification for cutting non-OF allocations for finals.

You have to be joking

[Crunchie]

Hearts have been given 18,000 with the option of 2000 more taking it up to a 50\50 split.
Since when did Hampden only hold 40000

[Pretty Boy]

Since when did Hampden only hold 40000

It doesn't but the allocation to fans is usually only between 20-22K. A significant number of seats are used for segregation and then there is debentures, hospitality, sponsors, reps from other clubs, journos, club officials etc etc who have to be accommodated.

Last year's final was Celtic v Rangers and the official attendance was under 50K despite Hampden having a capacity of almost 52K.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Since when did Hampden only hold 40000

No it doesn't
But the full Hampden capacity does not represent the total of tickets sold to joe public.
A few thousand will go to SPFL/SFA gadjies, Refs association,Players Union,other SPFL clubs,Hampden staff ,TV Companies, written press/ other assorted Meedja ,corporate mob , sponsors and pals, competing team players/ families and friends and general hingers oan, etc etc!!
Thats a few thou !

[DH1875]

Since when did Hampden only hold 40000

They always take around 10k tickets for sponsorship, SPL clubs etc.... Also do they still have debenture tickets for the south or have they stopped now?

[hibsfan7]

Attendance fc not happy with their allocation

[Alex Trager]

Attendance fc not happy with their allocation

And quite rightly so.

It’s pathetic our governing bodies think it’s acceptable to hand one team an advantage over another from the off.

[JimBHibees]

My memory was a shot from outside the box Beat Gunn all ends up.

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My memory was a shot that Leighton tipped onto the bar :greengrin

Old age doesn't come alone

[Jones28]

And quite rightly so.

It’s pathetic our governing bodies think it’s acceptable to hand one team an advantage over another from the off.

Well if they sell it out they will be praised and rightly so. It’s a **** kick off time.

It’s on us non old firm fans to prove we should get the allocations 50/50. It shouldn’t be that way but it is.

Did we sell out the semi against Aberdeen in 2017?

[B.H.F.C]

Well if they sell it out they will be praised and rightly so. It’s a **** kick off time.

It’s on us non old firm fans to prove we should get the allocations 50/50. It shouldn’t be that way but it is.

Did we sell out the semi against Aberdeen in 2017?

Don’t think we sold it out but we were around the 20k mark. Was our biggest semi final attendance of all the those in fairly recent memory. Would be great if we could do something similar for this one.