A simple plea

[Garymcl]

The weekend of 9th/10th march we will play the huns at the Leith San Siro like many fellow hibbys it’s been a bit of a disappointing season but we can put that right by winning the cup to do that we must win this quarter final tie it’s a one off surely we can sell out the three stands and make a great atmosphere and drown out the bigots with there songs and get right behind our team it’s our last chance to salvage our season let’s do it let’s get the ground rocking no matter the day or kick off time no excuses ggtth :flag:

[Hibbyradge]

The weekend of 9th/10th march we will play the huns at the Leith San Siro like many fellow hibbys it’s been a bit of a disappointing season but we can put that right by winning the cup to do that we must win this quarter final tie it’s a one off surely we can sell out the three stands and make a great atmosphere and drown out the bigots with there songs and get right behind our team it’s our last chance to salvage our season let’s do it let’s get the ground rocking no matter the day or kick off time no excuses ggtth :flag:

Good idea.

I'm happy to pay for the train myself, but will you pay for my hotel room if it's a midday or evening kick-off? :wink:

[He's here!]

The weekend of 9th/10th march we will play the huns at the Leith San Siro like many fellow hibbys it’s been a bit of a disappointing season but we can put that right by winning the cup to do that we must win this quarter final tie it’s a one off surely we can sell out the three stands and make a great atmosphere and drown out the bigots with there songs and get right behind our team it’s our last chance to salvage our season let’s do it let’s get the ground rocking no matter the day or kick off time no excuses ggtth :flag:

There are plenty of perfectly valid reasons (not 'excuses') why people won't be able to go, including cost, distance/travel, work or family commitments. For plenty of folk, getting to a Hibs v Rangers cup tie, much as they might like to be there, doesn't top the list of life's priorities.

[Ronniekirk]

It will be switched to the Sunday as The Rangers play in Europe the midweek before .

[Since90+2]

I get the spirit of the post but does the OP seriously think it makes any difference? Nobody is going to decide to go to a match simply because someone they've never met asks folk to attend on a forum.

[Carheenlea]

All excuses will be perfectly valid. I’ve missed games for many reasons like we all have, but when we have a support base as large as ours, when it comes to some of those cup games at home there’s more empty spaces than valid excuses.

Ultimately many just can’t be bothered. Probably the same folk who start demanding for 50/50 splits and for the club to be laying on buses when the finals come around.

[Chorley Hibee]

Blame the club for years of piss poor performances, excessive prices, and failing to stand up for the club/support against both Rangers and Celtic.

That's the reason why these games are so poorly attended now.

When the above is addressed, then I'm certain you'll see an improvement in attendance.

Personally, I think we'll be lucky to sell 10k.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Blame the club for years of piss poor performances, excessive prices, and failing to stand up for the club/support against both Rangers and Celtic.

That's the reason why these games are so poorly attended now.

When the above is addressed, then I'm certain you'll see an improvement in attendance.

Personally, I think we'll be lucky to sell 10k.

10k? Nah I think you’re a bit out of 16-17k in total I’d reckon.


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[Carheenlea]

Blame the club for years of piss poor performances, excessive prices, and failing to stand up for the club/support against both Rangers and Celtic.

That's the reason why these games are so poorly attended now.

When the above is addressed, then I'm certain you'll see an improvement in attendance.

Personally, I think we'll be lucky to sell 10k.

As far as excuses go, they’re plenty lame ones.

You could confidently files those ones away with The Can’t Be Bothered’s.

[BoomtownHibees]

10k? Nah I think you’re a bit out of 16-17k in total I’d reckon.


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16k in total means 12k Hibs fans. Poster won’t be too far off with the 10k

[Stuart93]

I’ll go but not if they’re looking for £35+

Wouldn’t really be able to justify spending that for a game at Easter road

[DH1875]

Pricing will have a lot to do with it as well. If we are charging £36 a ticket then think it'll put a few folk off.

[Chorley Hibee]

As far as excuses go, they’re plenty lane ones.

You could confidently files those ones away with The Can’t Be Bothered’s.

They're facts, not excuses.

I'll be there, I'm always there, but I don't blame others for not fancying it. I know a fair few people who mention some, if not all, of the reasons I've listed above too.

When the club show a bit more spine, on and off the pitch, then you'll see more people attend.

[He's here!]

Blame the club for years of piss poor performances, excessive prices, and failing to stand up for the club/support against both Rangers and Celtic.

That's the reason why these games are so poorly attended now.

When the above is addressed, then I'm certain you'll see an improvement in attendance.

Personally, I think we'll be lucky to sell 10k.

Depends on results leading up to the game. If we continue to struggle in the league then yes sales will be poor. A turnaround in our results/performances tho will see a decent turnout.

You're right about the years of (mostly) rubbish on the pitch as being a big factor. Don't think we've really laid a glove on Rangers since the Stubbs/Lennon days and the fact we coild drop to 10th place this week really underlines how woefully inadequate our level of performance has been.

[Clarence]

I get the spirit of the post but does the OP seriously think it makes any difference? Nobody is going to decide to go to a match simply because someone they've never met asks folk to attend on a forum.

In a way you’ve just described advertising or “influencing” as the kids would call it.

[matty_f]

Depends on results leading up to the game. If we continue to struggle in the league then yes sales will be poor. A turnaround in our results/performances tho will see a decent turnout.

You're right about the years of (mostly) rubbish on the pitch as being a big factor. Don't think we've really laid a glove on Rangers since the Stubbs/Lennon days and the fact we coild drop to 10th place this week really underlines how woefully inadequate our level of performance has been.

Pretty much. If we're in good form and playing well going into the game, we'll get a good crowd, if not, it'll be poor.

We really could do with a sell out, though. We saw in the accounts hope important cup money is to the club. Drawing one of Rangers or Celtic before the semi final stage certainly puts the cup run at great risk, so making the most of this game is essential.

[Pretty Boy]

Hopefully there is a common sense agreement between the clubs with regards to pricing. Rangers will sell out pretty much regardless of the price so finding a balance between maximising income from the hun pound and getting more Hibs fans through the door is key. You have to factor in the game will be on TV so the usual category A prices are likely to see a lot of people choose to stay at home.

Somewhere around the £25 mark would seem a decent compromise to me. Maybe even £28 with a reduction to £25 for ST holders who purchase their own seat before a certain date. Drive early sales which usually has a bit of a snowball effect.

I'll be there almost regardless but the pricing will likely dictate whether any of my mates who are walks ups will be joining me.

[greenlex]

Fan starts a rallying call and almost immediately gets his cornflakes pissed on by the usual negative mob. What a world we live in. :flag: Mon the Hibs.

[Garymcl]

Fair enough fellow hibbys of course it’s a choice let’s change the scenario then to it’s Hearts were playing instead whooooosh go the tickets wtf :agree:

[JimBHibees]

Fan starts a rallying call and almost immediately gets his cornflakes pissed on by the usual negative mob. What a world we live in. :flag: Mon the Hibs.

Absolutely can't have any positive vibes on here. Reminds me of the Donald Sutherland character in Kelly's Heroes :greengrin

[FastEddieFelson]

I get the spirit of the post but does the OP seriously think it makes any difference? Nobody is going to decide to go to a match simply because someone they've never met asks folk to attend on a forum.

They're just trying to generate a little hype and excitement, something that could actually turn this tie in our favour.

[Cat Stanton]

The weekend of 9th/10th march we will play the huns at the Leith San Siro like many fellow hibbys it’s been a bit of a disappointing season but we can put that right by winning the cup to do that we must win this quarter final tie it’s a one off surely we can sell out the three stands and make a great atmosphere and drown out the bigots with there songs and get right behind our team it’s our last chance to salvage our season let’s do it let’s get the ground rocking no matter the day or kick off time no excuses ggtth :flag:

While I agree with you, a bit of punctuation wouldn't go amiss. You sound breathless.

[marinello59]

I like a rallying call before the big games. Well done to the OP, this game against the Hun is the biggest of our season. Nobody has to provide an excuse for not attending a football match , that would be ridiculous but if some of us can persuade the waverers we know personally to go along it can only be for the good. Win this one and we can start to realistically think about winning the whole thing. At home against them we, the fans, can make a real difference.


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[superfurryhibby]

Fan starts a rallying call and almost immediately gets his cornflakes pissed on by the usual negative mob. What a world we live in. :flag: Mon the Hibs.

Or fan could try just having a rallying call post without the excuse patter and get a more positive reaction, since the negative posts seem to be pointing out the reasons why it won't sell out.

A run of form leading up to the game will help, over to Monty to get fans on board and give them a bit encouragement by winning games.

[greenlex]

Or fan could try just having a rallying call post without the excuse patter and get a more positive reaction, since the negative posts seem to be pointing out the reasons why it won't sell out.

A run of form leading up to the game will help, over to Monty to get fans on board and give them a bit encouragement by winning games.

The excuse patter seems to me only to upset folk with excuses.

[Sparrows tongue]

The weekend of 9th/10th march we will play the huns at the Leith San Siro like many fellow hibbys it’s been a bit of a disappointing season but we can put that right by winning the cup to do that we must win this quarter final tie it’s a one off surely we can sell out the three stands and make a great atmosphere and drown out the bigots with there songs and get right behind our team it’s our last chance to salvage our season let’s do it let’s get the ground rocking no matter the day or kick off time no excuses ggtth :flag:It's only a 'simple plea' if you can afford to spend over 30 notes to go to a football match.

[superfurryhibby]

[QUOTE=greenlex;7584522]The excuse patter seems to me only to upset folk with excuses.[/QUOTE

I assume this is a whoosh thingy?

No one needs an excuse for not attending a football match

[brianmc]

It's only a 'simple plea' if you can afford to spend over 30 notes to go to a football match.

Correct.

If love to go to more games, but finances dictate it's season ticket games only for me and my daughter - and I've even missed a couple of them due to having to work weekends to make ends meet.

Rallying calls are all well and good to make yourself feel good on a football forum, but in the real world a lot of us find ourselves in these posts irritating/offensive.

[WeeRussell]

Dearie me, a wee throwaway “no excuses” which is often used in such ‘rallying’ posts, upsetting folk.

Nothing wrong with the OP. If only people were so quick to pile-in on the boring trolls that only ever turn-up on here to remind everyone that hibs aren’t very good and hearts are better, or list all the reasons why people won’t be turning up and we’ve no chance as we can’t ’lay a glove’ on rangers.

If I’ve something better to do or can’t afford it I won’t go. Doesn’t offend me that someone is trying to drum-up a bit appetite and positivity towards the most important game of our season though.

[Still Smiling]

16k in total means 12k Hibs fans. Poster won’t be too far off with the 10k

Our results in the next three weeks will dictate the crowd.

[Keith_M]

Fan starts a rallying call and almost immediately gets his cornflakes pissed on by the usual negative mob. What a world we live in. :flag: Mon the Hibs.


:agree:


I've posted something similar to the OP on here before but, because of the reaction, I'd never do it again

A well meaning rallying cry is too often taken as some form of insult by many.

[Bostonhibby]

They're facts, not excuses.

I'll be there, I'm always there, but I don't blame others for not fancying it. I know a fair few people who mention some, if not all, of the reasons I've listed above too.

When the club show a bit more spine, on and off the pitch, then you'll see more people attend.

There are bits of what you say I reluctantly agree with, predictions about actual numbers are probably out though, we will continue to do nothing about huns busting into the south stand so the numbers there will be massive and uncountable.

Elsewhere pointless searches will be carried out masquerading as crowd control

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[Bobby's Cinema]

Some sad points of view on here.

We gave Celtic a good game the other night, there is no reason we can't give everything in this tie and hopefully it can be enough.

I am hoping the occasion will bring out a better atmosphere and if we start the first half like we set-up in the second the other night the place will be rocking :aok:

[Bostonhibby]

Some sad points of view on here.

We gave Celtic a good game the other night, there is no reason we can't give everything in this tie and hopefully it can be enough.

I am hoping the occasion will bring out a better atmosphere and if we start the first half like we set-up in the second the other night the place will be rocking :aok:[emoji106]

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[JimBHibees]

Dearie me, a wee throwaway “no excuses” which is often used in such ‘rallying’ posts, upsetting folk.

Nothing wrong with the OP. If only people were so quick to pile-in on the boring trolls that only ever turn-up on here to remind everyone that hibs aren’t very good and hearts are better, or list all the reasons why people won’t be turning up and we’ve no chance as we can’t ’lay a glove’ on rangers.

If I’ve something better to do or can’t afford it I won’t go. Doesn’t offend me that someone is trying to drum-up a bit appetite and positivity towards the most important game of our season though.

Couldn’t agree more

[JimBHibees]

Some sad points of view on here.

We gave Celtic a good game the other night, there is no reason we can't give everything in this tie and hopefully it can be enough.

I am hoping the occasion will bring out a better atmosphere and if we start the first half like we set-up in the second the other night the place will be rocking :aok:

Great Post makes complete sense

[IberianHibernian]

Massive match for us . Still 4 weeks away and 4 league games to play . Results and performances in those matches will obviously affect crowd . With so many new players plus internationalists and injured players returning noone really knows what Hibs team we`ll see in the coming weeks and months . But we can be sure that if we beat Rangers ( even if on penalties ) that the team and support will definitely think we can beat any of the remaining teams in semis and final .

[B.H.F.C]

It’s pretty straightforward. If we do well in the next four games we’ll sell more tickets. There are plenty people with the means and time to go who will simply choose not to if they think we’re going to get pumped. Seen it plenty times in the past. If there are thousands of empty seats then that’ll be the main reason. People are entitled to do as they please, it’s just disappointing when it’s the case.

[RIP]

:agree:

I've posted something similar to the OP on here before but, because of the reaction, I'd never do it again

A well meaning rallying cry is too often taken as some form of insult by many.

Maybe one day, unconditional support for your club will come back into fashion.

Some time ago I joined the Hibs Supporters Association naively assuming it to be the organisation that led the way in galvanising the support.

Then I went to a meeting and all they talked about was how hard it was to run a social club. As much as I admire the thankless task of hard-working folks in running a licenced premises, I still yearned for a single body who would unify us and back the team.

In the meantime, we seem to be stuck with starting a thread on social media to rally the troops.

😪

[DH1875]

What do we reckon is a fare price and do we reckon the club will go with it. I think it should be around £26 adults £10 under 16s. Just can't see the club going for it though.

[B.H.F.C]

What do we reckon is a fare price and do we reckon the club will go with it. I think it should be around £26 adults £10 under 16s. Just can't see the club going for it though.

I’d say £28 tops for adults and £12 for kids would be reasonable.

Suspect the price of an adult ticket will start with a 3 though.

[Hibbyradge]

Maybe one day, unconditional support for your club will come back into fashion.



There are more people going to games to support their club now than there has been since the 60s or earlier.

[Hibbyradge]

What do we reckon is a fare price

£2 or £5 for a day ticket.

[JKeatings]

Only way we win is if everyone turns up and rangers don’t. Simple as that, they have the match winners and more intelligent footballers (understanding of the game)

[Bakerman]

What do we reckon is a fare price and do we reckon the club will go with it. I think it should be around £26 adults £10 under 16s. Just can't see the club going for it though.

£26 would be a fair price for adults who make up the vast majority of the crowd. It should see a good take up. Much more than that, and it makes those folk who occasionally go think twice. Any more than £28 and it might put a fair amount off going.

[Bakerman]

Only way we win is if everyone turns up and rangers don’t. Simple as that, they have the match winners and more intelligent footballers (understanding of the game)

Thank goodness, I didn't see any of your posts, before attending 21/05/16. I might have been put off going to see the best football match I've ever seen :wink:

[Ronniekirk]

Will be going no matter the price .Its the Scottish Cup don’t miss many of these games We are at home snd its a one off game Huge opportunity to get to Hampden again

[IberianHibernian]

Only way we win is if everyone turns up and rangers don’t. Simple as that, they have the match winners and more intelligent footballers (understanding of the game)We`re talking of a one off cup tie with extra time and penalties .a possibility , 3 days after Rangers play a European tie . With a Hibs team with 5 or 6 players in the squad we didn`t have the last time we played Rangers . We could have lost against Forfar but we could certainly win against Rangers .

[WeeRussell]

£2 or £5 for a day ticket.

Domuuuuuum

[Hibbyradge]

Domuuuuuum

You're only making it worse for yourself.

[RIP]

There are more people going to games to support their club now than there has been since the 60s or earlier.

Yes I know HR.

My first game was 1961 and even then if we weren't playing well my dad used to take us to the beach or a park instead of Easter Road.

Thankfully I'm too young to have been taken to ER one week and Tynecastle the following week like some of his generation.

Over the years I can remember some paltry attendances.

[Hibbyradge]

Over the years I can remember some paltry attendances.

Me too, buddy.

[IberianHibernian]

Will be going no matter the price .Its the Scottish Cup don’t miss many of these games We are at home snd its a one off game Huge opportunity to get to Hampden againAgree with this except for bit about whatever the price . We have 2 other home matches coming up that non season ticketholders will be paying for and some fans have expense of trips to Aberdeen and Dingwall as well .

[Dashing Bob S]

We could be well beaten but we have a decent outsiders chance of making the semis. It’s not the best draw but it’s not one the Huns would have particularly wanted either.

[marinello59]

We could be well beaten but we have a decent outsiders chance of making the semis. It’s not the best draw but it’s not one the Huns would have particularly wanted either.

:agree:

[NAE NOOKIE]

Fan starts a rallying call and almost immediately gets his cornflakes pissed on by the usual negative mob. What a world we live in. :flag: Mon the Hibs.

Depressing isn't it.

The trouble with this club is it has too many customers and not enough supporters. Shame, but there it is.

[PHeffernan]

They're facts, not excuses.

I'll be there, I'm always there, but I don't blame others for not fancying it. I know a fair few people who mention some, if not all, of the reasons I've listed above too.

When the club show a bit more spine, on and off the pitch, then you'll see more people attend.

"I'm not going because they sing nasty songs mega yards from where I sit" screams spineless.
The club are all spine about the money, everybody kens that. Just as well given we just lost 4 million quid. Imagine how bad the loss would have been if they didn't take the Celgers pound!

[seanshow]

What's the var situation in the Scottish cup?
I can see our chances of even being allowed to win this game by fair means dwindling at the thought of andy cameron and neil mccann sitting behind the var screens.

[BoomtownHibees]

What's the var situation in the Scottish cup?
I can see our chances of even being allowed to win this game by fair means dwindling at the thought of andy cameron and neil mccann sitting behind the var screens.

If it’s on TV and at a ground that has VAR then it needs to be used

[JimBHibees]

Only way we win is if everyone turns up and rangers don’t. Simple as that, they have the match winners and more intelligent footballers (understanding of the game)

Play like we play against Celtic in the second half we will have a very decent chance of winning. Looking forward to it huge game.

[Carheenlea]

We could be well beaten but we have a decent outsiders chance of making the semis. It’s not the best draw but it’s not one the Huns would have particularly wanted either.

Haven’t really looked at it from a Rangers perspective, but I think you’re right. Hibs away is one that Rangers fans probably wouldn’t have had down as one of their preferred ties.

Not that they would admit it of course, but deep down they’ll be thinking that it’s far from ideal.

[lucky]

We should get a good home crowd for this. It is the biggest game if the season we are 3 games, I know a big ask, away from winning the cup and guaranteeing European group football and at the same time taking the £5m plus out of Hearts coffers. Let's get this game sold out

[andrew70]

£25 for ST Holders
£28 for non ST holders

IMHO

[Torto7]

£25 for ST Holders
£28 for non ST holders

IMHO

80 quid for the away end.

[Sparrows tongue]

80 quid for the away end.

Aye, per brain cell.

So, 40 quid per person then.

[WeeRussell]

Play like we play against Celtic in the second half we will have a very decent chance of winning. Looking forward to it huge game.

👍

The question is obviously around us showing that sort of form, and consistently. It was only a spell in the second half, but it was a bloody good one… no fluke about it, we had Celtic properly on the ropes. We’ve shown we are capable of it against the better teams in this league now. Writing the game off for us is just nonsense.

There’s a hint of positivity about the place since then. Some will do their best to drag that back the way, others will look forward to continued improvement and a massive game against the most horrible club on the planet.

[Steve20]

👍

The question is obviously around us showing that sort of form, and consistently. It was only a spell in the second half, but it was a bloody good one… no fluke about it, we had Celtic properly on the ropes. We’ve shown we are capable of it against the better teams in this league now. Writing the game off for us is just nonsense.

There’s a hint of positivity about the place since then. Some will do their best to drag that back the way, others will look forward to continued improvement and a massive game against the most horrible club on the planet.

Yep, we play Hearts at the end of the month.

[WeeRussell]

Yep, we play Hearts at the end of the month.

I knew I would set someone up for it 😁

[Carheenlea]

Yep, we play Hearts at the end of the month.

:hilarious