Rangers Quarter Final ticket sales.

[matty_f]

This is the biggest game of the season. 3 games away from the group stages of European football. But ticket sales are awful

It’s hard to understand quite why the sales are so bad. We’ve a decent team, on a very decent run, the pricing is excellent, and while the kick off time is pretty crap, it leaves plenty of time for trains and buses after the game and plenty of time in the pub for those that want to grab a few pints before it.

It’s one of the biggest fixtures in the calendar for us, in a competition we really want to win. I genuinely don’t get the apathy with it, I’m not sure what more the club could have done.

[JimBHibees]

It’s hard to understand quite why the sales are so bad. We’ve a decent team, on a very decent run, the pricing is excellent, and while the kick off time is pretty crap, it leaves plenty of time for trains and buses after the game and plenty of time in the pub for those that want to grab a few pints before it.

It’s one of the biggest fixtures in the calendar for us, in a competition we really want to win. I genuinely don’t get the apathy with it, I’m not sure what more the club could have done.

Agree genuinely don't get it. Hopefully a few more tickets sold before Sunday.

[B.H.F.C]

It’s hard to understand quite why the sales are so bad. We’ve a decent team, on a very decent run, the pricing is excellent, and while the kick off time is pretty crap, it leaves plenty of time for trains and buses after the game and plenty of time in the pub for those that want to grab a few pints before it.

It’s one of the biggest fixtures in the calendar for us, in a competition we really want to win. I genuinely don’t get the apathy with it, I’m not sure what more the club could have done.

I know there’s plenty other things people fancy spending their money on this weekend but it’s really disappointing just how poor the sales are.

It was never going to sell out but I expected much better than what we’ve shifted.

[Brooster]

I know there’s plenty other things people fancy spending their money on this weekend but it’s really disappointing just how poor the sales are.

It was never going to sell out but I expected much better than what we’ve shifted.

How many have we shifted?

[DIXIHIBS]

It’s hard to understand quite why the sales are so bad. We’ve a decent team, on a very decent run, the pricing is excellent, and while the kick off time is pretty crap, it leaves plenty of time for trains and buses after the game and plenty of time in the pub for those that want to grab a few pints before it.

It’s one of the biggest fixtures in the calendar for us, in a competition we really want to win. I genuinely don’t get the apathy with it, I’m not sure what more the club could have done.

There seems to be a fairly deep seated apathy amongst the fanbase which has built up over the last few years unfortunately. You just need to look at the amount of ST holders not turning up on a weekly basis. Agreed the club really couldn't have done much more for this game. Hopefully a win on Sunday will convince a few more that we are headed in the right direction and get their interest going again.

[davhibby]

It’s hard to understand quite why the sales are so bad. We’ve a decent team, on a very decent run, the pricing is excellent, and while the kick off time is pretty crap, it leaves plenty of time for trains and buses after the game and plenty of time in the pub for those that want to grab a few pints before it.

It’s one of the biggest fixtures in the calendar for us, in a competition we really want to win. I genuinely don’t get the apathy with it, I’m not sure what more the club could have done.

As TV Kick offs go, I don’t think it’s that bad. Would much rather ours was when it is than either of the 2 BBC games in the cup this weekend. Really disappointing that a lot of fans seem totally disinterested in either of the 2 competitions we ever have a chance of winning at the moment.

[LaMotta]

It's been mentioned many times before, but if we had a loyalty points system that allocates points for buying home cup tickets (as it previously did) then you would add a couple of thousand onto the gate.

[RIP]

It’s hard to understand quite why the sales are so bad. We’ve a decent team, on a very decent run, the pricing is excellent, and while the kick off time is pretty crap, it leaves plenty of time for trains and buses after the game and plenty of time in the pub for those that want to grab a few pints before it.

It’s one of the biggest fixtures in the calendar for us, in a competition we really want to win. I genuinely don’t get the apathy with it, I’m not sure what more the club could have done.

What do you think the crowd would have been Matty if the game wasn't:-

* On Mother's Day
* On at a daft time
* In the first week of the Season ticket renewal window

Longbangers chat might be more entertaining than reading through 256 posts. 😆

[Baldy Foghorn]

This is the biggest game of the season. 3 games away from the group stages of European football. But ticket sales are awful

Must be a concern for Club, pricing was spot on. Apathy rules maybe:confused:

[Broken Gnome]

Do other clubs have these chats before any games that coincide with notable dates and anniversaries?

No idea if they do, and it's probably taking a small sample on here and amplifying it. I've seen the current Mother's Day, September weekends, rugby, trades fortnights, Easter Sunday, all sorts of things marked down as reasons that gates would suffer due to other plans.

Does create the - admittedly insular - impression it cuts into a percentage of our support that I'm not quite aware of at other clubs.

[HFC93]

The last time played the Old Firm at Easter Road in a Scottish Cup Quarter Final was Celtic in 2019. The crowd was about 15k. Sunday's crowd will be about the same. That's the sort of crowd we get for these games. Why are folk making a song and dance about this?

[The Modfather]

It’s hard to understand quite why the sales are so bad. We’ve a decent team, on a very decent run, the pricing is excellent, and while the kick off time is pretty crap, it leaves plenty of time for trains and buses after the game and plenty of time in the pub for those that want to grab a few pints before it.

It’s one of the biggest fixtures in the calendar for us, in a competition we really want to win. I genuinely don’t get the apathy with it, I’m not sure what more the club could have done.

On the price £24 and £26 is still far too high for Scottish football IMO. Though the price isn’t really a factor in me not going on Sunday.

I’ve been enjoying our upward trajectory and quite positive about Montgomery moving forward. However, and it’s probably a number of factors including age, a young family, Hibs on the park over a number of years that probably all combine to make me feel a bit meh about the game. I get it’s a quarter final, against Rangers, potentially 3 games away from a cup win etc. However I can’t shake the general malaise that it’s just another bog standard game rather than a big cup game.

[hibeedc]

Do other clubs have these chats before any games that coincide with notable dates and anniversaries?

No idea if they do, and it's probably taking a small sample on here and amplifying it. I've seen the current Mother's Day, September weekends, rugby, trades fortnights, Easter Sunday, all sorts of things marked down as reasons that gates would suffer due to other plans.

Does create the - admittedly insular - impression it cuts into a percentage of our support that I'm not quite aware of at other clubs.
One reason I have not seen mentioned, perhaps some fans are sick of seeing the many decisions that go against us and feel this will likely continue on Sunday.

[Ringothedog]

Must be a concern for Club, pricing was spot on. Apathy rules maybe:confused:

My guess is that we have sold at least 10k looking at the sales, hopefully sell another 1k. Would still be a crowd of about 15k which would not be the worst

[Pretty Boy]

I said when the draw was made I would have preferred an away tie. We would probably be looking at 4-5K sold by now which is about 70-75% of the Broomloan Stand and in the ballpark of our last 2 Scottish Cup ties there, a bit less than the one under Mowbray (think that was just over 5.5K) but close to the one under Mixu.

Even Rangers and Celtic don't regularly sell out their respective grounds for Scottish Cup games so there is every chance a similar thread would exist on Rangers Media/Follow Follow in this alternate universe. You'd then have Hibs running out to a boisterous away end, tightly packed in to a single body and probably pretty vocal after a day out in Glasgow whilst Rangers would see pockets of empty seats.

It's not to be though. Rangers fans will have their pyro, flags, be crammed in over capacity etc etc. All the usual and we'll have a sea of empty seats. People said I was mad when I said I would have preferred Ibrox but Sunday is a day when home advantage isn't really an advantage imo. Sales are a bit lower than I expected but not drastically so, it was never going to be a big seller.

[Baldy Foghorn]

My guess is that we have sold at least 10k looking at the sales, hopefully sell another 1k. Would still be a crowd of about 15k which would not be the worst

15k / 16k isn't so bad B

[Ringothedog]

15k / 16k isn't so bad B

My thoughts as well, we were never selling out. The crowd against hearts last year was given as 18622 so no sell out in our end that time either

[Scouse Hibee]

Stopped attending games against Rangers out of principle a few years ago and to be honest, i feel better for it. Listening to their bigoted Neanderthal fans for an hour and a half isn't my idea of entertainment. The club never say or do anything about it, nothing about bigotry, nothing about attempting to ruin Ron Gordons tribute etc. Thought it was better just to take myself out of the situation instead of wasting energy getting worked up about it. If that changes and we reduce their allocation or even ban their vermin fans, i'll consider attending these games again. Sad, but that's how strongly i feel about it and i know others do too.

Regardless of that though we never sell out home games in the cup against Celtic or Rangers. Or anyone other than Hearts. There will still be a healthy attendance come kick off.

I just don’t listen to it, very easy to do. I barely know what they’re singing about.

[Carheenlea]

What do you think the crowd would have been Matty if the game wasn't:-

* On Mother's Day
* On at a daft time
* In the first week of the Season ticket renewal window

Longbangers chat might be more entertaining than reading through 256 posts. 😆

Probably just the same as what it’s going to be anyway.

People can’t make games for numerous different reasons, but for every fan who is unable to go you’d still expect plenty others who may not be able to go on a Saturday for example or pick and choose games to even that up.

We’ve heard the reasons for folk giving it a miss, but out of our fanbase pool it still surprises me that a Scottish Cup quarter final, at Easter Road and against Rangers with decent pricing is proving to be a hard sell. These are occasions where tickets should be hard to come by.

[Leithenhibby]

I just don’t listen to it, very easy to do. I barely know what they’re singing about.

They barely know what they're singing about so you have no chance...:greengrin

[Scouse Hibee]

They barely know what they're singing about so you have no chance...:greengrin

Good point 😀

[bod]

What do you think the crowd would have been Matty if the game wasn't:-

* On Mother's Day
* On at a daft time
* In the first week of the Season ticket renewal window

Longbangers chat might be more entertaining than reading through 256 posts. 😆

These fire sticks things that I keep reading about probably have the biggest affect nowadays

[Potty78]

There are quite a number of Hibs fans who will have seen Hibs at Hampden more than Easter Road in the last 10 years or so.

I can think of a few myself.

People can do as they please, but this game not being of appeal to many is just something I can’t get my head around. A Scottish Cup quarter final against Rangers at Easter Road is an absolute belting tie and tickets should be hard to come by. With our wider fan base pool, it’s not unreasonable to assume that 15,000 out of that would be keen not to miss this one.

You've made me feel guilty Mr T, ticket bought👍⚽️⚽️

[Ringothedog]

You've made me feel guilty Mr T, ticket bought👍⚽️⚽️

Just another 6000 to go

[hibeerealist]

Lots of talk about Mothers day, Sunday late KO etc, the most important factor is RESULTS.

Have we won a game this season that we were not expected to, ie played above expectations?

I really can't think of one.

I know things have picked up slightly but clearly not enough to get the juices flowing for
a good number of our support. I know that there is a lack of a buzz around going to ER that is felt my 75% of my group that go to games. That has been there for a while now and a couple of draws and two wins against lower ranked SPL teams has not shaken that off.

Apathy was a word used by another poster which is fairly accurate and we also don't know what team will turn up on Sunday. Ah, the uberfans will say, well turn up and shout the boys on and we will get a result.

Well this team has been backed very well by its fans, who never fail to turn up unlike our team.

Time for the team and the manager to punch above their weight for once this season.

[oneone73]

Lots of talk about Mothers day, Sunday late KO etc, the most important factor is RESULTS.

Have we won a game this season that we were not expected to, ie played above expectations?

I really can't think of one.


If you go by this place, every win has been above expectations.

[HibbyAndy]

Lots of talk about Mothers day, Sunday late KO etc, the most important factor is RESULTS.

Have we won a game this season that we were not expected to, ie played above expectations?

I really can't think of one.

I know things have picked up slightly but clearly not enough to get the juices flowing for
a good number of our support. I know that there is a lack of a buzz around going to ER that is felt my 75% of my group that go to games. That has been there for a while now and a couple of draws and two wins against lower ranked SPL teams has not shaken that off.

Apathy was a word used by another poster which is fairly accurate and we also don't know what team will turn up on Sunday. Ah, the uberfans will say, well turn up and shout the boys on and we will get a result.

Well this team has been backed very well by its fans, who never fail to turn up unlike our team.

Time for the team and the manager to punch above their weight for once this season.


Common sense , It will never catch on

[e2los]

It’s hard to understand quite why the sales are so bad. We’ve a decent team, on a very decent run, the pricing is excellent, and while the kick off time is pretty crap, it leaves plenty of time for trains and buses after the game and plenty of time in the pub for those that want to grab a few pints before it.

It’s one of the biggest fixtures in the calendar for us, in a competition we really want to win. I genuinely don’t get the apathy with it, I’m not sure what more the club could have done.

Matty, it's not just that it is a crap kick off time on a Sunday.

I'm going, but imho it's an absolutely stupid day to have a game of football!

:flag:

[JimBHibees]

Matty, it's not just that it is a crap kick off time on a Sunday.

I'm going, but imho it's an absolutely stupid day to have a game of football!

:flag:

Sunday is a stupid day

[Baldy Foghorn]

Sunday is a stupid day

It is indeed.

We won 1991 and 2007 cups on a Sunday, and scudded merricks 6-2 again on a Sunday. Just daft 😆

[Baldy Foghorn]

Lots of talk about Mothers day, Sunday late KO etc, the most important factor is RESULTS.

Have we won a game this season that we were not expected to, ie played above expectations?

I really can't think of one.

I know things have picked up slightly but clearly not enough to get the juices flowing for
a good number of our support. I know that there is a lack of a buzz around going to ER that is felt my 75% of my group that go to games. That has been there for a while now and a couple of draws and two wins against lower ranked SPL teams has not shaken that off.

Apathy was a word used by another poster which is fairly accurate and we also don't know what team will turn up on Sunday. Ah, the uberfans will say, well turn up and shout the boys on and we will get a result.

Well this team has been backed very well by its fans, who never fail to turn up unlike our team.

Time for the team and the manager to punch above their weight for once this season.

Ah, the uberfan guff

[JimBHibees]

It is indeed.

We won 1991 and 2007 cups on a Sunday, and scudded merricks 6-2 again on a Sunday. Just daft 😆

Indeed :faf:

[FastEddieFelson]

Lots of talk about Mothers day, Sunday late KO etc, the most important factor is RESULTS.

Have we won a game this season that we were not expected to, ie played above expectations?

I really can't think of one.

I know things have picked up slightly but clearly not enough to get the juices flowing for
a good number of our support. I know that there is a lack of a buzz around going to ER that is felt my 75% of my group that go to games. That has been there for a while now and a couple of draws and two wins against lower ranked SPL teams has not shaken that off.

Apathy was a word used by another poster which is fairly accurate and we also don't know what team will turn up on Sunday. Ah, the uberfans will say, well turn up and shout the boys on and we will get a result.

Well this team has been backed very well by its fans, who never fail to turn up unlike our team.

Time for the team and the manager to punch above their weight for once this season.

Quite a few failing to turn up going by this "dot count"

https://imgur.com/a/hdR6Hy1

[JimBHibees]

Lots of talk about Mothers day, Sunday late KO etc, the most important factor is RESULTS.

Have we won a game this season that we were not expected to, ie played above expectations?

I really can't think of one.

I know things have picked up slightly but clearly not enough to get the juices flowing for
a good number of our support. I know that there is a lack of a buzz around going to ER that is felt my 75% of my group that go to games. That has been there for a while now and a couple of draws and two wins against lower ranked SPL teams has not shaken that off.

Apathy was a word used by another poster which is fairly accurate and we also don't know what team will turn up on Sunday. Ah, the uberfans will say, well turn up and shout the boys on and we will get a result.

Well this team has been backed very well by its fans, who never fail to turn up unlike our team.

Time for the team and the manager to punch above their weight for once this season.

Last few games have been half decent and deserved so much more with refs desperate to do us over.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Last few games have been half decent and deserved so much more with refs desperate to do us over.

Agreed, huge progress since St Mirren loss

[matty_f]

Ah, the uberfan guff

:agree: Almost as bad as the day tripper guff.

Would be better if both terms were avoided, takes away from a good discussion.

[e2los]

Sunday is a stupid day

To clarify; I meant this Sunday (Mothers Day), for many of us is a very poor day to attend.

Hopefully it's a great day and we get to Hampden again.

I'm driving in and out on Sunday though as public transport on a Sunday would if I was really lucky get me home at 23:50.

[LaMotta]

To clarify; I meant this Sunday (Mothers Day), for many of us is a very poor day to attend.

Hopefully it's a great day and we get to Hampden again.

I'm driving in and out on Sunday though as public transport on a Sunday would if I was really lucky get me home at 23:50.

Still no examples of anyone missing the game due to it being Mother's day! Come on lets put that myth to bed:greengrin

[Ringothedog]

Still no examples of anyone missing the game due to it being Mother's day! Come on lets put that myth to bed:greengrin

Most people are not attending because they think we are crap and will lose. Simple as that

[Hibby70]

Imagine we win and not being there to stick it to the Hun. And we are winning this. In fact we are winning the whole bloody thing.

[e2los]

I picked seats in the east when they went on general release, as far away from the drum as I could get.

Have my bottle green marathon/crabbies top in mind for the game, as that's the way I feel about this game.

Hopefully we are not sitting alone!

:flag:

[e2los]

Quite a few failing to turn up going by this "dot count"

https://imgur.com/a/hdR6Hy1


Was that from today?

Wow!

[flash]

Most people are not attending because they think we are crap and will lose. Simple as that

That's the spirit.

[B.H.F.C]

That's the spirit.

It’s a fairly valid point. It’s undoubtedly the biggest reason for empty seats. If people thought we were good and might win the game, less would be bothered about Mother’s Day or whatever else.

[Ringothedog]

That's the spirit.

I am not the problem. I would be there regardless of how good or bad a team we have. My point is that thousands of our fans don’t feel the same way

[Carheenlea]

You've made me feel guilty Mr T, ticket bought👍⚽️⚽️

Good stuff - you were always going anyway!

[FastEddieFelson]

Was that from today?

Wow!

Sadly, yes. About 20:00 this evening.

[Carheenlea]

It’s a fairly valid point. It’s undoubtedly the biggest reason for empty seats. If people thought we were good and might win the game, less would be bothered about Mother’s Day or whatever else.

Possibly the lamest excuse any “fan” could offer for not going it has to be said.

[hibee1875]

Don’t think we’ve ever played rangers after a Thursday night euro game.

Hopefully this will narrow the gap a bit.

[He's here!]

Possibly the lamest excuse any “fan” could offer for not going it has to be said.

Is it lame? Not going because you think we'll get beat is probably the most common reason you'll find among all football fans for not attending. When your team is good crowds go up, when they're struggling crowds go down.

Going to the football is expensive for many, especially this Sunday if you're also footing the bill for a family lunch. When money's tight you pick a game you're more confident about winning. It makes you feel your money has bought you something worthwhile ie pleasure - as opposed to potentially trooping home miserably after being knocked out the cup by the **** and with only Monday morning to look forward to.

That's not to say we can't win, it's a long shot tho.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Is it lame? Not going because you think we'll get beat is probably the most common reason you'll find among all football fans for not attending. When your team is good crowds go up, when they're struggling crowds go down.

Going to the football is expensive for many, especially this Sunday if you're also footing the bill for a family lunch. When money's tight you pick a game you're more confident about winning. It makes you feel your money has bought you something worthwhile ie pleasure - as opposed to potentially trooping home miserably after being knocked out the cup by the **** and with only Monday morning to look forward to.

That's not to say we can't win, it's a long shot tho.

I don't think it's a long shot. They will be cream crackered after last night. Fancy us strongly on Sunday

[marinello59]

I don't think it's a long shot. They will be cream crackered after last night. Fancy us strongly on Sunday

I’ve been saying that since the draw. This is a tie they really won’t have wanted.

[JimBHibees]

To clarify; I meant this Sunday (Mothers Day), for many of us is a very poor day to attend.

Hopefully it's a great day and we get to Hampden again.

I'm driving in and out on Sunday though as public transport on a Sunday would if I was really lucky get me home at 23:50.

Fair enough :aok:

[joe breezy]

Brunch is 11am - anyone advertising brunches after 1pm should be imprisoned


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[JimBHibees]

I don't think it's a long shot. They will be cream crackered after last night. Fancy us strongly on Sunday

Agree not sure I fancy us strongly but think we will create a fair number of chances and time for us to be more clinical than we have been. Getting them at exactly the right time in terms of preparation with us having 8 days preparation in saying that they do tend to do well after European games. They also have a long injury list at present. Have no doubt though we have a decent chance in this game and am looking for the second half performance against Celtic for the full game.

[JimBHibees]

Brunch is 11am - anyone advertising brunches after 1pm should be imprisoned


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Yep after breakfast and before lunch. Bit like Michael Douglas in the film Falling Down. :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

That's the spirit.

Also isn't true given our recent performances where with a fair wind or ref we would likely be sitting on six wins in a row including beating Celtic Aberdeen and Hearts. Genuinely don't get it given the quality of some of the players coming in recently. If I was a Hibs player I would be a little surprised and disappointed with the uptake though appreciate time for that to change and make Sunday as good as the last couple of times we played the same team in cup competitions.

[Carheenlea]

I’ve been saying that since the draw. This is a tie they really won’t have wanted.

It’s a point that has been overlooked by many I feel.

While few would have been clamouring for us to draw Rangers as a preferred tie in the draw, Hibs away was not the tie they were wanting either.

It’s a great chance for us on Sunday.

[He's here!]

I don't think it's a long shot. They will be cream crackered after last night. Fancy us strongly on Sunday

Based on recent performances it's fair to expect we'll pose a significantly bigger threat to them than in previous games this season. It's still a long shot tho. They're something like 35 points ahead of us in the league so are clearly the stronger side.

[Sioux]

Is it lame? Not going because you think we'll get beat is probably the most common reason you'll find among all football fans for not attending.

So by your reasoning, when folks consider whether they should go to a game or not, they will only attend games when a win is the likely outcome?

Cup semis and finals will probably be out of the question then.

Behave.

[nonshinyfinish]

Brunch is 11am - anyone advertising brunches after 1pm should be imprisoned

How do you feel about an all-day breakfast?

[Onceinawhile]

Tickets have sold poorly because despite a good result vs Dundee, we were dung for the first 40 minutes

Despite beating ross County, we were dung for the first 45 minutes.

Yeh, we played well against hearts, but we didn't win.

Let's face it, chances are, just like the last 3 or 4 games, we'll turn up, not lay a glove on them, get pumped and put up with 80+ minutes of songs about King Billy , updates on Bobby sands health status and distance checks on the IRA (apparently, they are far away).

Can't blame anyone for not wanting to go.

[Pretty Boy]

How do you feel about an all-day breakfast?

Breakfast is breakfast at any time if it is your first meal of the day.

If you have a fry up for tea then that's just a fry up imo.

You can always rely on hibs.net for debates around the really important stuff:greengrin

[Onceinawhile]

Breakfast is breakfast at any time if it is your first meal of the day.

If you have a fry up for tea then that's just a fry up imo.

You can always rely on hibs.net for debates around the really important stuff:greengrin

Breakfast yes, but what about second breakfast?

[Scouse Hibee]

How do you feel about an all-day breakfast?

Saw one advertised but only till 11am 😂

[nonshinyfinish]

Saw one advertised but only till 11am 😂

From 11 on it's all-day brunch.

[Carheenlea]

From 11 on it's all-day brunch.

:hilarious

[flash]

Tickets have sold poorly because despite a good result vs Dundee, we were dung for the first 40 minutes

Despite beating ross County, we were dung for the first 45 minutes.

Yeh, we played well against hearts, but we didn't win.

Let's face it, chances are, just like the last 3 or 4 games, we'll turn up, not lay a glove on them, get pumped and put up with 80+ minutes of songs about King Billy , updates on Bobby sands health status and distance checks on the IRA (apparently, they are far away).

Can't blame anyone for not wanting to go.
Away and boil yer heed. We have been much better recently.

Never fails to amaze me how many of our supporters simply don't support us.

[Onceinawhile]

Away and boil yer heed. We have been much better recently.

Never fails to amaze me how many of our supporters simply don't support us.

The first half against 11th in the league Ross county was much better? Than what?

[Victor]

The first half against 11th in the league Ross county was much better? Than what?

Than the first half against St. Mirren. I am sure there are others.

[Onceinawhile]

Than the first half against St. Mirren. I am sure there are others.

If the bar for improvement is not being 3 down at half time at home, then we're playing limbo in the 7th circle.

[BS44]

From 11 on it's all-day brunch.

I'm really fancying an all-day fish tea for my breakfast but the City Restaurant doesn't open for a wee while yet. So my all-day fish tea brekkie is looking likely to be an all-day brekkie lunch.

[Radge70]

Breakfast is breakfast at any time if it is your first meal of the day.

If you have a fry up for tea then that's just a fry up imo.

You can always rely on hibs.net for debates around the really important stuff:greengrin

Pretty boy does have a point as it literally means to break your fast. I totally sympathise with Joe Breezy though.

[B.H.F.C]

If the bar for improvement is not being 3 down at half time at home, then we're playing limbo in the 7th circle.

The bar for improvement is winning 90 minute games of football. We had a really good week from Dundee through to Ross County. To try and put a negative slant on that is mental.

[oneone73]

Where do I sign up to join a forum for Hibs fans?

[flash]

The first half against 11th in the league Ross county was much better? Than what?

It wasn't great but we totally dominated it. Compared to previous matches the last few have been night and day.

[MKHIBEE]

Breakfast yes, but what about second breakfast?

That must be taken any time after the first one

[He's here!]

So by your reasoning, when folks consider whether they should go to a game or not, they will only attend games when a win is the likely outcome?

Cup semis and finals will probably be out of the question then.

Behave.

What I clearly stated was that when money's a consideration (as it is for many, particularly if you have a young family) you have to consider carefully what to spend it on. You're looking for a positive experience and unlike a lot of other kid-friendly activities (cinema, theatre, theme parks etc) football doesn't ensure that. For example, one of my colleagues has two kids who are Hibs fans but she can only afford to take them when money allows. When weighing up the choice of last week's Ross County game or the cup game v Rangers, the County game won hands down. Better timing, less toxic atmosphere and a much higher chance of winning.

Only my daughter's still interested in football, but when my kids were young enough the Hibs Kids package was great for those of us on low salaries. Games against sides we had a good chance of beating and a good deal on the tickets. A positive experience more often than not.

[Ralphy C]

Most people are not attending because they think we are crap and will lose. Simple as that
Anyone not going is there choice, i will be there and thats all i can do, but anyone not going for this reason is a fan at best and not a supporter in my opinion.

[Victor]

If the bar for improvement is not being 3 down at half time at home, then we're playing limbo in the 7th circle.

Small steps begin a long journey.

[Groathillgrump]

...anyone using the word Brunch should be imprisoned

Fixed that for you.

Oh, and if anyone's remotely interested I'll definitely be at the game on Sunday.

Crap kick-off time, marauding Huns singing nasty songs and my scary mum won't stop me. :wink:

[FastEddieFelson]

Away and boil yer heed. We have been much better recently.

Never fails to amaze me how many of our supporters simply don't support us.

Very valid point. Onceinawhile has listed reasons why this a game where we need to stand up and be counted. Underdogs, vocal away end, etc.

Yet what they haven't touched on is the biggest matter of all: what's at stake. Our only shot at glory this season.

The more Hibs fans there, the bigger chance we have of winning.

[RoxburghHibs]

When all is said and done, the likely attendance will be circa 16/17k. For me the main factor isn't the numbers and more important that the 13k Hibs fans in attendance give full support to the lads on the day.

It's Hibs year - you heard it here first :thumbsup::flag:

[B.H.F.C]

When all is said and done, the likely attendance will be circa 16/17k. For me the main factor isn't the numbers and more important that the 13k Hibs fans in attendance give full support to the lads on the day.

It's Hibs year - you heard it here first :thumbsup::flag:

If we can get 13k Hibs fans in the ground I actually think that would be a decent effort. But I don’t think we’ll get to that type of number.

[PatHead]

How many have been sold?

[Chorley Hibee]

When all is said and done, the likely attendance will be circa 16/17k. For me the main factor isn't the numbers and more important that the 13k Hibs fans in attendance give full support to the lads on the day.

It's Hibs year - you heard it here first :thumbsup::flag:

Unfortunately, I can't see there being anything like that in the ground.

Based on the current map, you could shut the famous five stand all together and there would still be thousands of seats available.

I predicted 10k Hibs fans and was laughed at, it looks like we'll not even reach that.

[Alfred E Newman]

Unfortunately, I can't see there being anything like that in the ground.

Based on the current map, you could shut the famous five stand all together and there would still be thousands of seats available.

I predicted 10k Hibs fans and was laughed at, it looks like we'll not even reach that.
Well done you.

[Chorley Hibee]

Well done you.

Merely highlighting that people declaring it would sell-out, or that it would even get near, was a fanciful notion.

Many folk are completely disillusioned with this fixture and yet another insipid display on Sunday will only confirm many folk were right to give it a wide berth.

Let's hope that's not the case and we make a game of it for once, and that we shift a few more tickets.

[JimBHibees]

Tickets have sold poorly because despite a good result vs Dundee, we were dung for the first 40 minutes

Despite beating ross County, we were dung for the first 45 minutes.

Yeh, we played well against hearts, but we didn't win.

Let's face it, chances are, just like the last 3 or 4 games, we'll turn up, not lay a glove on them, get pumped and put up with 80+ minutes of songs about King Billy , updates on Bobby sands health status and distance checks on the IRA (apparently, they are far away).

Can't blame anyone for not wanting to go.

That's the spirit.

[Keepthefaith]

Merely highlighting that people declaring it would sell-out, or that it would even get near, was a fanciful notion.

Many folk are completely disillusioned with this fixture and yet another insipid display on Sunday will only confirm many folk were right to give it a wide berth.

Let's hope that's not the case and we make a game of it for once, and that we shift a few more tickets.

This was the apathy that meant only 9/10k went through to Hampden when we beat them 3-1. One of the best supports vocal wise I've been part of. It's the chance of this type of result which should mean we have hope... keep the faith even!

No problem with those who can't afford it or have clashes due to family plans but apathy should never be a reason to stay away.

We're due to bear these ****ers! GGTTH

[Broken Gnome]

This is painful to read, doesn't half kill the enthusiasm for the game either.

Post-2016 these games were rammed when we had something to crow about and a bit of bravado about us. The fixture has clearly just been too one-sided for too long - pretty disheartening defeats at that.

Away from individual circumstances, there's nothing wrong with bemoaning the general reality that Easter Road's at its best when full. Those that will be there would enjoy a better atmosphere if thousands more had bought tickets.

[hibee1875]

Let's face it, chances are, just like the last 3 or 4 games, we'll turn up, not lay a glove on them, get pumped and put up with 80+ minutes of songs about King Billy , updates on Bobby sands health status and distance checks on the IRA (apparently, they are far away).


Do the words even register with you? How do you know what they’re singing?

To me it’s just no I and I genuinely couldn’t give a fck if they were singing GSTQ or wheels on the bus

[snedzuk]

Remember that time two and a half years ago when we didn't have a chance against them in the LC semi, then up popped Martin Boyle with a hat trick.

They're not invincible as Motherwell showed just last weekend.

[Chorley Hibee]

This was the apathy that meant only 9/10k went through to Hampden when we beat them 3-1. One of the best supports vocal wise I've been part of. It's the chance of this type of result which should mean we have hope... keep the faith even!

No problem with those who can't afford it or have clashes due to family plans but apathy should never be a reason to stay away.

We're due to bear these ****ers! GGTTH

I was at Hampden that day too, but apathy is clearly the biggest issue here and it's dependent upon the club, and the players on the park, to remove that apathy from the fans.

Especially as they're largely the people responsible for it in the first place.

[JimBHibees]

I was at Hampden that day too, but apathy is clearly the biggest issue here and it's dependent upon the club, and the players on the park, to remove that apathy from the fans.

Especially as they're largely the people responsible for it in the first place.

We have played decent recently though including an excellent performance against Celtic and Hearts both times done over by refs.

[Libby Hibby]

Unfortunately, I can't see there being anything like that in the ground.

Based on the current map, you could shut the famous five stand all together and there would still be thousands of seats available.

I predicted 10k Hibs fans and was laughed at, it looks like we'll not even reach that.

You’re amazing 🤩

[Keepthefaith]

I was at Hampden that day too, but apathy is clearly the biggest issue here and it's dependent upon the club, and the players on the park, to remove that apathy from the fans.

Especially as they're largely the people responsible for it in the first place.

As jimB says it's not as if we've been totally **** like we were before that semi. New players, better performances, better results. We can all reflect on how rubbish the season has been overall, but surely you can recognize the improvement since the st mirren game. Chances are if we'd beat hearts as we deserved to do, folk would be more up for it, that's just how fickle supporters are.

I guess I just truly believe that you support your team through thick and thin. Maybe others don't see it that way.

[Chorley Hibee]

As jimB says it's not as if we've been totally **** like we were before that semi. New players, better performances, better results. We can all reflect on how rubbish the season has been overall, but surely you can recognize the improvement since the st mirren game. Chances are if we'd beat hearts as we deserved to do, folk would be more up for it, that's just how fickle supporters are.

I guess I just truly believe that you support your team through thick and thin. Maybe others don't see it that way.

I don't deny that we've been better (against a very low bar it must be said) and that a recovery has to start somewhere, but it needs to be sustained over a considerable period before people's doubts will start to disappear.

I think we're largely scarred as a support and that many of us simply refuse to believe the old ways are behind us.

Let's hope Sunday is another step towards rectifying that.

[MWHIBBIES]

Remember that time two and a half years ago when we didn't have a chance against them in the LC semi, then up popped Martin Boyle with a hat trick.

They're not invincible as Motherwell showed just last weekend.

I don't think them losing to Motherwell helps us one bit. They'll be much more focused on this.

[RIP]

Quite frankly I don't give a flying fart about crowd numbers.

I've been in tiny away supports abroad, a few hundred at away games, a few thousand at Easter Road. If you are a Hibs footballer playing Rangers it's the support of those of us in the crowd that can sway the outcome.

I went to my first Hibs game sixty-three years ago. Thirty years ago our average home attendance for the season was under 7.500. And we did actually play Rangers most years believe it or not!! :wink:

Our average crowds these past eight years since we won the cup are the highest in my Hibs-supporting lifetime.

I was a massive fan of the boxer Ken Buchanan and had the pleasure of talking to the great man when he had his hotel near Newhaven, where I bought my first hoose. The boxer mentality of when you get hit, or go down, you get back up and fight back - we need that at Easter Road on Sunday. If we go behind, as we did at Hampden on 21052016, we didn't fold. The Hibs support lifted their voices. That spurred on the boys and every individual in that team believed - we can still do this. We fought back. And we got our reward.
:hibees

The team would much rather we have 12,000 warriors at Easter Road on Sunday than lightweights who won't go from fear of getting gubbed or who keich their drawers every time we lose a goal. A few of my Hibby pals have commitments on Sunday so folks, I'll raise my voice even louder for you.

Gerrintaethemmm!!! :flag::flag:

[He's here!]

I don't deny that we've been better (against a very low bar it must be said) and that a recovery has to start somewhere, but it needs to be sustained over a considerable period before people's doubts will start to disappear.

I think we're largely scarred as a support and that many of us simply refuse to believe the old ways are behind us.

Let's hope Sunday is another step towards rectifying that.

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

[B.H.F.C]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

I genuinely have no idea why you bother with Hibs. They seem to bring you zero enjoyment. I’m assuming you’ve put your annual relegation fears to bed now so just need to have a right good greet about how we’re just really bad generally etc.

If that last sentence is really the way you feel about it then just give it up man.

[The Tubs]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

**** off. I’d love to play the ***** in the final. This is only fitba we’re talking about but that’s one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever read.

[Keepthefaith]

I don't deny that we've been better (against a very low bar it must be said) and that a recovery has to start somewhere, but it needs to be sustained over a considerable period before people's doubts will start to disappear.

I think we're largely scarred as a support and that many of us simply refuse to believe the old ways are behind us.

Let's hope Sunday is another step towards rectifying that.

I guess you're penultimate comment is what I have most issue with. How can folk really say things aren't going to be different? We have a hugely different team from pre window, we have just been heavily invested in and performance wise were improving. Waiting to see an improvement before coming back to support your team, and avoiding supporting them in a QF which could represent our best route to success is frankly not ok. Things are not the same.

We support because we want our team to do well, we don't wait for them to do well before you support them...

[Since452]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

I'd rather never play Hearts at Hampden again if i had the choice. Just being honest.

[Irish_Steve]

This kinda brings things into perspective but I can see it all going breasts vertical as the The Rangers demand some of sort tribute before the cup game, the same kind of tribute they ruined for Ron

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-68514656

[CentreLine]

Where do I sign up to join a forum for Hibs fans?

You’re on the one fur fans. What you’re looking for is the forum for supporters 😉

[BoomtownHibees]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

So let me get this right, Hibs fans are no going on Sunday as they want us to get beat so we don’t have to face Hearts at Hampden and Rangers winning would also lessen Hearts chance of winning the cup. Have I got that right?

[green day]

This kinda brings things into perspective but I can see it all going breasts vertical as the The Rangers demand some of sort tribute before the cup game, the same kind of tribute they ruined for Ron

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-68514656

They might do a minutes clapping on the X minute based on how old he was, but before the game? No chance.

[nonshinyfinish]

So let me get this right, Hibs fans are no going on Sunday as they want us to get beat so we don’t have to face Hearts at Hampden and Rangers winning would also lessen Hearts chance of winning the cup. Have I got that right?

That's how I read it.

The mother's day suggestion caused a bit of a stramash, but "folk aren't going because they're worried we might win" is next level.

[LaMotta]

That's how I read it.

The mother's day suggestion caused a bit of a stramash, but "folk aren't going because they're worried we might win" is next level.

:hilarious

[Se7enUp]

This was the apathy that meant only 9/10k went through to Hampden when we beat them 3-1. One of the best supports vocal wise I've been part of. It's the chance of this type of result which should mean we have hope... keep the faith even!

No problem with those who can't afford it or have clashes due to family plans but apathy should never be a reason to stay away.

We're due to bear these ****ers! GGTTH


7k midweek at Hampden, beating them on pens, was a very vocal support ... a rangers friend (I know, I know, but I don't have any jambo friends to balance it out a bit) listened on the radio and said it sounds like we'd filled the whole end, out-singing the rangers fans who were there in big numbers

[Se7enUp]

I'd rather never play Hearts at Hampden again if i had the choice. Just being honest.

So, they've killed us off after all, because were scared of them?

[green day]

I fully expect Hearts to reach the semi final, and if we play them at Hampden its a prime opportunity to beat them, and to shut their dafty fans up.

[Se7enUp]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.


After, if, Rangers beat us, that's the compensation. Personally, I'm not frightened of facing hearts at Hampden again.

[matty_f]

So, they've killed us off after all, because were scared of them?

**** that. Would take another shot at them at Hampden any time. Got to play them to beat them.

[hibsbollah]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

Scarred? Absolutely no chance.
With the quality of new players we’ve got in, and established players like Rocky and even Levitt bang in form im desperate for another crack at them.

[Se7enUp]

**** that. Would take another shot at them at Hampden any time. Got to play them to beat them.

Exactly; I'll take them in the Cup at Hampden every year, because there's no reason on this Earth for us not to go on a run vs them, shutting them the **** up.

[WeeRussell]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

Oh **** off.

[JimBHibees]

I don't deny that we've been better (against a very low bar it must be said) and that a recovery has to start somewhere, but it needs to be sustained over a considerable period before people's doubts will start to disappear.

I think we're largely scarred as a support and that many of us simply refuse to believe the old ways are behind us.

Let's hope Sunday is another step towards rectifying that.

I think we do appear to have a relatively fickle fan base. This is our biggest game of the season home cup quarter final. We definitely have a reasonable chance imo. Down to taking our chances on the day.

[JimBHibees]

Quite frankly I don't give a flying fart about crowd numbers.

I've been in tiny away supports abroad, a few hundred at away games, a few thousand at Easter Road. If you are a Hibs footballer playing Rangers it's the support of those of us in the crowd that can sway the outcome.

I went to my first Hibs game sixty-three years ago. Thirty years ago our average home attendance for the season was under 7.500. And we did actually play Rangers most years believe it or not!! :wink:

Our average crowds these past eight years since we won the cup are the highest in my Hibs-supporting lifetime.

I was a massive fan of the boxer Ken Buchanan and had the pleasure of talking to the great man when he had his hotel near Newhaven, where I bought my first hoose. The boxer mentality of when you get hit, or go down, you get back up and fight back - we need that at Easter Road on Sunday. If we go behind, as we did at Hampden on 21052016, we didn't fold. The Hibs support lifted their voices. That spurred on the boys and every individual in that team believed - we can still do this. We fought back. And we got our reward.
:hibees

The team would much rather we have 12,000 warriors at Easter Road on Sunday than lightweights who won't go from fear of getting gubbed or who keich their drawers every time we lose a goal. A few of my Hibby pals have commitments on Sunday so folks, I'll raise my voice even louder for you.

Gerrintaethemmm!!! :flag::flag:

Brilliant post.

[JimBHibees]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

What Hibs fan is thinking about Hearts when we have a tough game against a much harder team. You really do find new ways to talk Hibs down. Sure you and your boss aren’t the same person.

[JimBHibees]

I genuinely have no idea why you bother with Hibs. They seem to bring you zero enjoyment. I’m assuming you’ve put your annual relegation fears to bed now so just need to have a right good greet about how we’re just really bad generally etc.

If that last sentence is really the way you feel about it then just give it up man.

So we should be wishing Rangers win to stop us getting beat off Hearts :greengrin

[Alfred E Newman]

I think we do appear to have a relatively fickle fan base. This is our biggest game of the season home cup quarter final. We definitely have a reasonable chance imo. Down to taking our chances on the day.

It's just a pity it's Mothers Day :greengrin

[B.H.F.C]

I fully expect Hearts to reach the semi final, and if we play them at Hampden its a prime opportunity to beat them, and to shut their dafty fans up.

This. If you have the fear of winning games to get to big games like that, the fitbaw isn’t for you anymore.

[JimBHibees]

**** that. Would take another shot at them at Hampden any time. Got to play them to beat them.

Yes would rather play them than Celtic say

[Kato]

Would love to play Hearts at Hampden this season but would prefer they got humped this weekend.

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[He's here!]

I'd rather never play Hearts at Hampden again if i had the choice. Just being honest.

I'd certainly rather have lost the 2012 Scottish Cup semi-final to Aberdeen than reached that final (might be wrong, but did getting there not also set us up for the Malmo humiliation?).

[Ringothedog]

There are currently blue dots as follows-
FF- 1700
West- 1550
East- 2036
If the home end hold 16250 then we have just under 11000 in our stands on Sunday with 48 hours to sell a few more

[Since90+2]

There are currently blue dots as follows-
FF- 1700
West- 1550
East- 2036
If the home end hold 16250 then we have just under 11000 in our stands on Sunday with 48 hours to sell a few more

We'll end up selling about 12,000, so the total attendance will be around 16,000.

Without checking, is that any different from previous similar fixtures?

[Ringothedog]

We'll end up selling about 12,000, so the total attendance will be around 16,000.

Without checking, is that any different from previous similar fixtures?

About the same for a cup tie

[Since90+2]

About the same for a cup tie

Not sure what the fuss is all about then.

[Billy Whizz]

We'll end up selling about 12,000, so the total attendance will be around 16,000.

Without checking, is that any different from previous similar fixtures?

When we played Celtic in the Scottish cup
In 2019 under Hecky, we lost at home 2-0, crowd was 15,700
Hope the Hibs performance on Sunday is a lot better than that one

[Since90+2]

When we played Celtic in the Scottish cup
In 2019 under Hecky, we lost at home 2-0, crowd was 15,700
Hope the Hibs performance on Sunday is a lot better than that one

Sounds like some folk just like to moan 😅

[RIP]

I'd certainly rather have lost the 2012 Scottish Cup semi-final to Aberdeen than reached that final (might be wrong, but did getting there not also set us up for the Malmo humiliation?).

Enjoying yourself buddy?

Nobody going to the 2012 final could have foreseen Leigh getting assaulted, ref giving a penalty for a foul outside the box and Hibs ending up with ten men.

I could be wrong but I seem to remember that when we beat Hearts 7-0 and 6-2 did they still had 11 players on the park?

[gbhibby]

https://youtube.com/shorts/oD-e1bi0QLo?si=gY0aBcZWUSHogLfp

You know you have to buy a ticket.

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[hibeerealist]

Enjoying yourself buddy?

Nobody going to the 2012 final could have foreseen Leigh getting assaulted, ref giving a penalty for a foul outside the box and Hibs ending up with ten men.

I could be wrong but I seem to remember that when we beat Hearts 7-0 and 6-2 did they still had 11 players on the park?

Strange why ALL these decisions go hertz way, cant think of one dodgy pen or disallowed goal in our favour. NOT ONE!

[Billy Whizz]

If you are needing swayed with going to support Hibs on Sunday, listening to this arrogant p***k, would make you want to shove up it him at the final whistle

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/13089768/philippe-clement-insists-rangers-will-be-ready-for-hibernian-as-trophy-quest-goes-on

[Pretty Boy]

Well I'm looking forward to the game now. Once you get work out the way for the week then it's easier to focus on the important stuff.

There has been a notable couple of times we have turned up with depleted numbers and not been given a hope in hells chance and we have done the business.

Hopefully by this time on Sunday a few people are seriously regretting their decision not to go.

[DaveF]

I've bought a ticket. I'm even going to the extreme lengths of getting a bus in so if I'm suffering public transport it better be good.

[Green_one]

https://youtube.com/shorts/oD-e1bi0QLo?si=gY0aBcZWUSHogLfp

You know you have to buy a ticket.

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Get a ticket. Feel we are due a win and they are tired by Euro tie / travel.

Just wish it was earlier in the day. Decent cup record for Hibs. Bring it.

:flag::flag::flag:

[WeeRussell]

https://youtube.com/shorts/oD-e1bi0QLo?si=gY0aBcZWUSHogLfp

You know you have to buy a ticket.

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What’s he going on about? Nearly as bad as some of the slavering ‘Hibs fans’ on this thread.

[MKHIBEE]

So we should be wishing Rangers win to stop us getting beat off Hearts :greengrin
Butcheresque logic there.

[pollution]

The convoluted logic of some Hibs fans never fails to astound me.

This thread should be closed pdq

[Se7enUp]

I'd certainly rather have lost the 2012 Scottish Cup semi-final to Aberdeen than reached that final (might be wrong, but did getting there not also set us up for the Malmo humiliation?).

Pish, and irrelevant.

[HFC93]

We'll end up selling about 12,000, so the total attendance will be around 16,000.

Without checking, is that any different from previous similar fixtures?

About what we generally get for cup games against the Old Firm. You wouldn't think that after reading this thread.

[gbhibby]

What’s he going on about? Nearly as bad as some of the slavering ‘Hibs fans’ on this thread.
You replied to the wrong post?

[WeeRussell]

You replied to the wrong post?

I have, sorry 🤚

Was meant to be in response to the Clemente interview.

But I’m a tit.

[gbhibby]

I have, sorry 🤚

Was meant to be in response to the Clemente interview.

But I’m a tit.
I look nothing like Clemente. Much better looking😁

[Carheenlea]

https://i.postimg.cc/Hk6vpHj6/IMG-2423.jpg (https://postimg.cc/v46tzJrn)

[PatHead]

The only person I know who is missing the game due to mother's day is a mother whose son and his family are taking her out for dinner!

She is hoping to catch the second half on TV.

[marinello59]

I wish the game was tomorrow. I’ve had a good feeling about this one from the moment the draw was made. Bring it on.
Time to stop the bickering about who is or isn’t going, whether you are watching at home or in the stadium we are all going to be hoping we do them.

:flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:

[007]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

If thoughts like those ever crossed my mind I'd be far too embarrassed to ever share them with anyone. Even anonymously online. In fact I'd probably give up watching football.

[RIP]

I wish the game was tomorrow. I’ve had a good feeling about this one from the moment the draw was made. Bring it on.
Time to stop the bickering about who is or isn’t going, whether you are watching at home or in the stadium we are all going to be hoping we do them.

:flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:

Do you have any influence over the Admin team to close the thread? It's the very opposite of the theme that Hibbies should carry into a game against the Huns.

Your post should be the first of the new thread!!
GGTTH

[Crunchie]

If thoughts like those ever crossed my mind I'd be far too embarrassed to ever share them with anyone. Even anonymously online. In fact I'd probably give up watching football.
:agree: My thoughts exactly, yam speech if ever I've heard it.

[WeeRussell]

If thoughts like those ever crossed my mind I'd be far too embarrassed to ever share them with anyone. Even anonymously online. In fact I'd probably give up watching football.

What if you created a habit of it and got a kick out of baiting people who really do support Hibs?

[Onceinawhile]

https://i.postimg.cc/Hk6vpHj6/IMG-2423.jpg (https://postimg.cc/v46tzJrn)

Jokes on him.

My mum is a jambo.

And 22 years dead.

[Hibernian Verse]

If thoughts like those ever crossed my mind I'd be far too embarrassed to ever share them with anyone. Even anonymously online. In fact I'd probably give up watching football.

Unless you’re a Jambo on a Hibs forum finally outing yourself

[jakeshibs]

Quite frankly I don't give a flying fart about crowd numbers.

I've been in tiny away supports abroad, a few hundred at away games, a few thousand at Easter Road. If you are a Hibs footballer playing Rangers it's the support of those of us in the crowd that can sway the outcome.

I went to my first Hibs game sixty-three years ago. Thirty years ago our average home attendance for the season was under 7.500. And we did actually play Rangers most years believe it or not!! :wink:

Our average crowds these past eight years since we won the cup are the highest in my Hibs-supporting lifetime.

I was a massive fan of the boxer Ken Buchanan and had the pleasure of talking to the great man when he had his hotel near Newhaven, where I bought my first hoose. The boxer mentality of when you get hit, or go down, you get back up and fight back - we need that at Easter Road on Sunday. If we go behind, as we did at Hampden on 21052016, we didn't fold. The Hibs support lifted their voices. That spurred on the boys and every individual in that team believed - we can still do this. We fought back. And we got our reward.
:hibees

The team would much rather we have 12,000 warriors at Easter Road on Sunday than lightweights who won't go from fear of getting gubbed or who keich their drawers every time we lose a goal. A few of my Hibby pals have commitments on Sunday so folks, I'll raise my voice even louder for you.

Gerrintaethemmm!!! :flag::flag:


Outstanding Post, its unbelievable the amount of supporters who could go but are scared of the outcome, Scottish cup quarter final at home, not to be missed, dont care wo we are playing our club needs us.

mon the cabbage

[FilipinoHibs]

Flying up from London on Sunday morning for the game. Meeting a mate for a late lunch then off to the game. Nothing to loose with our form improving,new players getting match fit and Boyle and Rocky back from Asian Cup plus a tired Rangers team. Not to be missed.

[wallpaperman]

Outstanding Post, its unbelievable the amount of supporters who could go but are scared of the outcome, Scottish cup quarter final at home, not to be missed, dont care wo we are playing our club needs us.

mon the cabbage

i think you have missed the point of the post.

[RIP]

i think you have missed the point of the post.

As the poster, I thought Jake had nailed my sentiments pretty succinctly.

[tamig]

i think you have missed the point of the post.

In what way? It was a response totally appropriate to the post.

[buktapurple79]

Get a ticket. Feel we are due a win and they are tired by Euro tie / travel.

Just wish it was earlier in the day. Decent cup record for Hibs. Bring it.

:flag::flag::flag:

100/100 - get there lads and lassies. We're going all the way the way this year, dawn of a new era. Foley on the board, class players beginning to really click, Hibs style is back with a bang on the football pitch. They're knackered.:thumbsup::flag::cb

[wallpaperman]

As the poster, I thought Jake had nailed my sentiments pretty succinctly.

Really? You post that you don’t really bother about the amount of people there, it’s more about the people that are there getting behind the team. The response was the opposite to that…

[WhileTheChief..]

The team would much rather we have 12,000 warriors at Easter Road on Sunday than lightweights who won't go from fear of getting gubbed or who keich their drawers every time we lose a goal. A few of my Hibby pals have commitments on Sunday so folks, I'll raise my voice even louder for you.

Gerrintaethemmm!!! :flag::flag:

So your pals are fine because of their other commitments but everyone else not going is a lightweight??

Warriors, come out to plaaaayyyyyyy.

[Baldy Foghorn]

So your pals are fine because of their other commitments but everyone else not going is a lightweight??

Warriors, come out to plaaaayyyyyyy.

If people can go, but choose not to because they fear we'll lose, astounds me lol

[wearehibernian]

Anyone know if the ticket office is open today? Just getting an answering machine when I phone up.

[TamHibs]

Anyone know if the ticket office is open today? Just getting an answering machine when I phone up.

They aren’t open on a non Saturday Matchday but they’ll be open tomorrow


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[wearehibernian]

They aren’t open on a non Saturday Matchday but they’ll be open tomorrow


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Ok cheers! :wink:

[hfc-1875]

Does the mash tun show the football? Just for watching villa spurs and city Liverpool before the game

[joe breezy]

If people can go, but choose not to because they fear we'll lose, astounds me lol

People are more likely to go and see a winning team - the correlation of winning and greater attendances suggests that it is a consistent and global trend.

[Frazerbob]

Does the mash tun show the football? Just for watching villa spurs and city Liverpool before the game

Yes

[Joe6-2]

People are more likely to go and see a winning team - the correlation of winning and greater attendances suggests that it is a consistent and global trend.

Hence twats travelling from Edinburgh to folllow the uglies

[Ringothedog]

Hence twats travelling from Edinburgh to folllow the uglies

Exactly

[Baldy Foghorn]

Tickets have sold poorly because despite a good result vs Dundee, we were dung for the first 40 minutes

Despite beating ross County, we were dung for the first 45 minutes.

Yeh, we played well against hearts, but we didn't win.

Let's face it, chances are, just like the last 3 or 4 games, we'll turn up, not lay a glove on them, get pumped and put up with 80+ minutes of songs about King Billy , updates on Bobby sands health status and distance checks on the IRA (apparently, they are far away).

Can't blame anyone for not wanting to go.

For ever and ever,
We'll follow the boys,
But not against Sevco,
Their fans make bad noise

[Broxburn Greens]

My yam-supporting line manager says he'll be supporting us on Sunday because he wants a chance 'to beat Hibs again at Hampden' (the possibility of them NOT brushing Morton aside doesn't seem to be regarded as even worth discussing).

That's probably a view shared by a lot of yams and, who knows, it might even be part of the reason for low ticket sales for Sunday. As you say, we're scarred as a support and who could honestly handle the prospect of a fifth successive defeat at Hampden by the yams? Sure, some might claim they want the chance to put things right in a Hampden derby but you wouldn't find too many Hibs fans brimming with confidence. Rangers winning on Sunday would remove that prospect and also place a bigger obstacle in Hearts' way to winning the cup.

I know that in office politics you’re meant to be deferential towards your immediate line manager but this, if true is taking cap doffing to a whole new level.

Either that or you and your line manager have seats next to each other at Tiny.


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[Since90+2]

I know that in office politics you’re meant to be deferential towards your immediate line manager but this, if true is taking cap doffing to a whole new level.

Either that or you and your line manager have seats next to each other at Tiny.


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The guys at it. Every single one of his posts are trolling and/or digs at Hibs. Surprised he's got away with it this long.

[Ringothedog]

I wonder if anyone will slate the Aberdeen attendance today, just under 11k with 1500 Killie fans. We will have more than them combined in our 3 stands. Let’s stop slagging the size of our support for this game and those in attendance get behind the boys

[Tully]

Wouldn’t matter what day time price for this game , there would still be excuses if your going great if your not it’s your choice end of , let’s get right behind the team and win this game

[Hibby70]

I remember a Fife based Hun at my work slagging Hibs' attendance after a game a few years back.

Turned out I'd been to Ibrox more than him that season and he was roundly slated by all at the lunch table. He never raised the issue for crowds again.

Anyway we are winning tomorrow.

[Bridge hibs]

I remember a Fife based Hun at my work slagging Hibs' attendance after a game a few years back.

Turned out I'd been to Ibrox more than him that season and he was roundly slated by all at the lunch table. He never raised the issue for crowds again.

Anyway we are winning tomorrow.Yet those ****ers forget they went through a period of getting low crowds before Souness took over and they started *****ing the tax payer

[B.H.F.C]

Yet those ****ers forget they went through a period of getting low crowds before Souness took over and they started *****ing the tax payer

Also when they were coming back up through the divisions. They like to pretend they had 50k every week. But in the first Championship season you were lucky if the place was half full when we were through there (when we beat them both times).

[King Cosell]

10,879 at Aberdeen/Killie QF, over 1,500 Killie fans.

[Bridge hibs]

Also when they were coming back up through the divisions. They like to pretend they had 50k every week. But in the first Championship season you were lucky if the place was half full when we were through there (when we beat them both times).Huns should really be careful when they try to rip other teams over attendances, this from some the rangers forum

Our attendances in the 1980's were certainly varied. Our lowest home crowds during that period were as follows, which takes in League, Scottish Cup, and League Cup games.

Season 1979-80. Kilmarnock: 7,655 (League)

Season 1980-81. Morton: 7,000 (League)

Season 1981-82. St. Mirren: 6,000 (League) Brechin City: 5,000 (League Cup)

Season 1982-83. Dundee: 8,500 (League) Kilmarnock: 5,342 (League Cup)

Season 1983-84. Dundee Utd: 7,500 (League)

Season 1984-85. Dumbarton: 8,424 (League)

Season 1985-86. Clydebank: 12,731 (League) Clyde: 11,350 (League Cup)

Season 1986-87. Dundee: 22,992 (League)

Season 1987-88. Dundee: 31687 (League)

Season 1988-89. Hamilton Accies: 33,684 (League)

Season 1999-2000. St. Mirren: 31,797 (League) Arbroath: 31,762 (League Cup)

[pollution]

Yet those ****ers forget they went through a period of getting low crowds before Souness took over and they started *****ing the tax payer


Damn tootin' right. Gets my goat big time how Sir (!) David Murray took the mickey paying big big money for stars he couldn't really afford all under a tax scheme

designed to assuage the club's revenue. Eventually destroying the club and leaving us taxpayers with unpaid tax etc.

All whilst lording it in Murrayfield hobnobbing with Sir Sean Connery. How has he got away with it ?

[Onceinawhile]

For ever and ever,
We'll follow the boys,
But not against Sevco,
Their fans make bad noise

I mean, I've got my ticket. I'm just saying I can understand not going.

[Ringothedog]

I mean, I've got my ticket. I'm just saying I can understand not going.

What do you understand about not going? Serious question

[LunasBoots]

Looking at the map we've shifted very few this week, poor showing.

[RIP]

Really? You post that you don’t really bother about the amount of people there, it’s more about the people that are there getting behind the team. The response was the opposite to that…

You either didn't read my post properly or I articulated myself poorly. Given that I have the learning disability Dyspraxia, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. It's not about how many are there, it's about how well those of us who are there support the team on the park. Has been so for 149 years.

[RIP]

So your pals are fine because of their other commitments but everyone else not going is a lightweight??

Warriors, come out to plaaaayyyyyyy.

Nice try trying to twist my words. 😅

One friend is in the Lake District thisweekend, another visiting a new grandchild and one who is flat broke. A lot of your Hibs pals and other Hibs supporters' pals will be in the same boat. I'm a worship leader who struggles with Sunday lunchtime kickoffs so grateful for the late kickoff. 🙌

The lightweights are those supporters who fear a defeat and don't have the stomach for a fight. We can all forgive people for not showing courage - not everyone can handle a Hibs loss in front of crowing fans. As Baldy Foghorn said more succinctly above, he cant understand why any Hibs fan would be too scaredy to get a ticket.

I've been absolutely buzzin' all week. Can't wait to see big Rocky crashing into that first tackle.

We are the Mental Hibees. 🇳🇬 😆

[LaMotta]

Huns should really be careful when they try to rip other teams over attendances, this from some the rangers forum

Our attendances in the 1980's were certainly varied. Our lowest home crowds during that period were as follows, which takes in League, Scottish Cup, and League Cup games.

Season 1979-80. Kilmarnock: 7,655 (League)

Season 1980-81. Morton: 7,000 (League)

Season 1981-82. St. Mirren: 6,000 (League) Brechin City: 5,000 (League Cup)

Season 1982-83. Dundee: 8,500 (League) Kilmarnock: 5,342 (League Cup)

Season 1983-84. Dundee Utd: 7,500 (League)

Season 1984-85. Dumbarton: 8,424 (League)

Season 1985-86. Clydebank: 12,731 (League) Clyde: 11,350 (League Cup)

Season 1986-87. Dundee: 22,992 (League)

Season 1987-88. Dundee: 31687 (League)

Season 1988-89. Hamilton Accies: 33,684 (League)

Season 1999-2000. St. Mirren: 31,797 (League) Arbroath: 31,762 (League Cup)

Mate, no idea where you got these these figures but they are way off the truth.....

[Bridge hibs]

Mate, no idea where you got these these figures but they are way off the truth.....

From a rangers media forum mate

https://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/topic/318904-our-crowds-early-80s/page/3/

[DIXIHIBS]

Mate, no idea where you got these these figures but they are way off the truth.....

Just checked a couple of years and they are spot on.

[Tambo]

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

MW
Newell
Emiliano

Boyle
Vente
Maolida


I do have a couple free bets to use up, one has to be used on a single, putting something on for us.

[Up-the-slope]

a rare day for me tomorrow when match is at a time I don't have more important things to do.... looking forward to it with second half 'under the lights' and hoping we can show the quality we have in the squad now (while avoiding the defensive flaws that are still evident) and take advantage on any eye they might have on Euro tie

[Tambo]

a rare day for me tomorrow when match is at a time I don't have more important things to do.... looking forward to it with second half 'under the lights' and hoping we can show the quality we have in the squad now (while avoiding the defensive flaws that are still evident) and take advantage on any eye they might have on Euro tie

Going to need a big performance from the back 5, MW and Newell, then with our attacking options then who knows.

I think they might make a few changes but nothing drastic, will be a tough one but one for Monty and the players to continue the good form.

Hibernian HT/FT free £10 bet at 10/1.

Mon the Hibees.

[Cammy]

Mate, no idea where you got these these figures but they are way off the truth.....

Why, do you have other figures? What makes them unbelievable?

[Itsnoteasy]

Mate, no idea where you got these these figures but they are way off the truth.....

Your obviously to young to remember the pre Souness era. Their crowds were $h1t3.
Or if you are old enough you obviously weren't following Scottish football.

[He's here!]

Your obviously to young to remember the pre Souness era. Their crowds were $h1t3.
Or if you are old enough you obviously weren't following Scottish football.

You just need to check out footage from that time to recall the sort of paltry crowds Rangers (and Celtic) were getting. Here's us getting a draw at Ibrox under Bertie Auld (with what looks like a single busload of Hibs fans there to see it!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUU4XAiMHfo

[joe breezy]

.

[Springbank]

Paddypower offering 185/1 on Hibs 2 Rangers 1 with Will Fish scoring.


Alexa, play Zombie by the Cranberries

"WITH YOUR HEAAAAAD
WITH YOUR HEAAAAAD
WILL FISH
WILL FISH
WILL FISH FISH FISH"

[Since452]

You just need to check out footage from that time to recall the sort of paltry crowds Rangers (and Celtic) were getting. Here's us getting a draw at Ibrox under Bertie Auld (with what looks like a single busload of Hibs fans there to see it!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUU4XAiMHfo

I knew their crowds were poor back then but that's crazy!

[Up-the-slope]

I knew their crowds were poor back then but that's crazy!

I remember going to Parkhead when there was only about 12000 there rattling round the old bowl terracing

[Pagan Hibernia]

You just need to check out footage from that time to recall the sort of paltry crowds Rangers (and Celtic) were getting. Here's us getting a draw at Ibrox under Bertie Auld (with what looks like a single busload of Hibs fans there to see it!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUU4XAiMHfo

That's unbelievable.

And that was in what is fondly remembered as somewhat of a golden era for scottish football when teams like aberdeen and Dundee united were winning championships and competing well in Europe.

[JimBHibees]

I knew their crowds were poor back then but that's crazy!

When John Greig was manager think they got around 5000 for a game when they weren't doing well.

[RoxburghHibs]

All clubs have had their poor attendances even Attendance FC (aka Hearts) have had their moments.
For example 2013 Scottish Cup at home to Celtic saw an attendance of 10,603. This was when Celtic had an entire stand. So about 7000 Hearts fans.

[WhileTheChief..]

That's unbelievable.

And that was in what is fondly remembered as somewhat of a golden era for scottish football when teams like aberdeen and Dundee united were winning championships and competing well in Europe.

You gotta wonder what the referees and top dogs running the game were up to letting other teams win the league!!

[Cabbage-Patch]

Ticket sales are a disgrace. Not buying mother's day and the late kick off times as factors. Could under stand if it was 2000 etc but not half 5. Yet all the happy clappers will be out in thier tens of thousands if we get to Hampden. Another shocking atmosphere expected with hibs fans drowned out by the blue rabble in the South.

[JimBHibees]

Ticket sales are a disgrace. Not buying mother's day and the late kick off times as factors. Could under stand if it was 2000 etc but not half 5. Yet all the happy clappers will be out in thier tens of thousands if we get to Hampden. Another shocking atmosphere expected with hibs fans drowned out by the blue rabble in the South.

Think the atmosphere will be decent all about the fans there turning up as well as the team. Looking forward to it.

[Mcbizz1998]

In my group of 5, 4 aren’t going. I’m braving it alone and I’m hoping the football gods will reward me for my loyalty. After the disaster of the rugby yesterday, I really need cheering up.

Mon the Hibees!

[Pagan Hibernia]

Ticket sales are a disgrace. Not buying mother's day and the late kick off times as factors. Could under stand if it was 2000 etc but not half 5. Yet all the happy clappers will be out in thier tens of thousands if we get to Hampden. Another shocking atmosphere expected with hibs fans drowned out by the blue rabble in the South.

We've had great atmospheres against rangers when the crowds have been lower than expected

[Jones28]

Ticket sales are a disgrace. Not buying mother's day and the late kick off times as factors. Could under stand if it was 2000 etc but not half 5. Yet all the happy clappers will be out in thier tens of thousands if we get to Hampden. Another shocking atmosphere expected with hibs fans drowned out by the blue rabble in the South.

Similar attendance at the Celtic game a few weeks ago and the atmosphere was excellent due to the performance of the team. Numbers don’t automatically equate to atmosphere.

[Cod Boy]

If your going get behind the lads let’s keep the seat counting obsession to the jambos on kickback

[oneone73]

In my group of 5, 4 aren’t going. I’m braving it alone and I’m hoping the football gods will reward me for my loyalty. After the disaster of the rugby yesterday, I really need cheering up.

Mon the Hibees!

Only two out of our five. To be fair, two are abroad on pre-booked holidays and one doesn't do Sunday games because of church commitments.

[JimBHibees]

If your going get behind the lads let’s keep the seat counting obsession to the jambos on kickback

Totally agree

[matty_f]

Ticket sales are a disgrace. Not buying mother's day and the late kick off times as factors. Could under stand if it was 2000 etc but not half 5. Yet all the happy clappers will be out in thier tens of thousands if we get to Hampden. Another shocking atmosphere expected with hibs fans drowned out by the blue rabble in the South.

What is the connection between a happy clapper and the people who aren’t going today?

[joe breezy]

If Hibs are winning the atmosphere will be fine

[WeeRussell]

What is the connection between a happy clapper and the people who aren’t going today?

Some are going to church? I’ve seen them happy and clapping on films.

Usually southern states though.

[LaMotta]

From a rangers media forum mate

https://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/topic/318904-our-crowds-early-80s/page/3/


Just checked a couple of years and they are spot on.


Why, do you have other figures? What makes them unbelievable?


Your obviously to young to remember the pre Souness era. Their crowds were $h1t3.
Or if you are old enough you obviously weren't following Scottish football.

Sorry totally misread the post- it said "our crowds" so thought he was talking about Hibs. Somehow missed the bit about it being lifted from Rangers media. In my defence I was a bit pished last night.:greengrin

[WeeRussell]

Sorry totally misread the post- it said "our crowds" so thought he was talking about Hibs. Somehow missed the bit about it being lifted from Rangers media. In my defence I was a bit pished last night.:greengrin

LaBlotto!

[Bridge hibs]

Sorry totally misread the post- it said "our crowds" so thought he was talking about Hibs. Somehow missed the bit about it being lifted from Rangers media. In my defence I was a bit pished last night.:greengrin

Ha ha no worries mate 🤣 nah it was a post from a current bun, I just copied and pasted it, to be fair a lot of clubs had **** crowds back then but those two in Glasgow tend to forget that though

[LaMotta]

LaBlotto!

:hilarious Seriously in trouble this morning.


Ha ha no worries mate 🤣 nah it was a post from a current bun, I just copied and pasted it, to be fair a lot of clubs had **** crowds back then but those two in Glasgow tend to forget that though

:aok:

[erin go bragh]

Our group of six are going and it looks like around 12 to 13k sold in our end
9-2 for Hibs to qualify is very generous indeed. Lets get stuck into these horrible knuckle dragging bigoted overweight red faced followers of the club formally known as Rangers.

[DIXIHIBS]

Sorry totally misread the post- it said "our crowds" so thought he was talking about Hibs. Somehow missed the bit about it being lifted from Rangers media. In my defence I was a bit pished last night.:greengrin

Dont drink on an empty heid👍👍

[.Sean.]

I’m missing it as I’ve been away on holiday anf off work for over a week and today is my first day back and I can’t get my on call covered.

Hope one of the super fans on here can sign off on my day away from Easter Road

[hibee1875]

I’m missing it as I’ve been away on holiday anf off work for over a week and today is my first day back and I can’t get my on call covered.

Hope one of the super fans on here can sign off on my day away from Easter Road

Try and not take things too personally in life. Does you no good

[He's here!]

When John Greig was manager think they got around 5000 for a game when they weren't doing well.

They were a poor side back then by Rangers standards. From 1979 to 1986 they finished 5th, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 4th and 5th. As soon as Souness arrived they won the league and the crowds flocked back.

Just had a look and the crowds at ER for games against Rangers in the early 80s were usually bigger than they were for the corresponding fixture at Ibrox. In saying that, crowds at ER for smaller games were also awful back then. I remember being at games with less than 4k there.

[.Sean.]

Try and not take things too personally in life. Does you no good
I couldn’t give a **** tbh, just find it hilarious and pretty sad there’s strangers on the internet telling folk what they should be doing with their spare time and spare cash

Then again I was the same when I lived with my parents bill-free, had endless spare money and never a missus or responsibilities at work, but you soon grow up

[LaMotta]

Dont drink on an empty heid👍👍

No need to be such a dixihead:aok::aok:

[matty_f]

I’m missing it as I’ve been away on holiday anf off work for over a week and today is my first day back and I can’t get my on call covered.

Hope one of the super fans on here can sign off on my day away from Easter Road

You’ll need to state if you’re a day tripper or a happy clapper so you can be properly categorised, chief.

[Allant1981]

Ticket sales are a disgrace. Not buying mother's day and the late kick off times as factors. Could under stand if it was 2000 etc but not half 5. Yet all the happy clappers will be out in thier tens of thousands if we get to Hampden. Another shocking atmosphere expected with hibs fans drowned out by the blue rabble in the South.

Relax, it literally won't impact your life at all so why get so annoyed

[Keith_M]

Now can't go today as I'm ill, so handed my ticket to a friend.

Hopefully they turn up and moan their face off for 90 minutes on my behalf.

:-)

[Hibs4185]

Is it on tv today?

[HH81]

Is it on tv today?

Yes viaplayer or what ever its called.

[hibee1875]

Hibs socials doing all they can to try and push ticket sales

[hibee1875]

I couldn’t give a **** tbh, just find it hilarious and pretty sad there’s strangers on the internet telling folk what they should be doing with their spare time and spare cash

Then again I was the same when I lived with my parents bill-free, had endless spare money and never a missus or responsibilities at work, but you soon grow up

Feels like you do care though give this post and the last. Could have just not come into this thread given you don’t give af.

Fwiw I no longer live with my parents, have a missis and a job and consider myself grown up but can also find the means to go to the game 🫡

[DaveF]

Feels like you do care though give this post and the last. Could have just not come into this thread given you don’t give af.

Fwiw I no longer live with my parents, have a missis and a job and consider myself grown up but can also find the means to go to the game 🫡

FFS, just go to the game and do your thing eh. Trying to shame folk is just dire patter.

[Since90+2]

FFS, just go to the game and do your thing eh. Trying to shame folk is just dire patter.

Exactly. It's actually pathetic.

[Allant1981]

Feels like you do care though give this post and the last. Could have just not come into this thread given you don’t give af.

Fwiw I no longer live with my parents, have a missis and a job and consider myself grown up but can also find the means to go to the game 🫡

Is this what this board has came to now, shaming folk for possibly not having money to go to a game.

[Col2]

I think we are looking at a 15.5-16k crowd today. Not worth all the drama. 10k at Aberdeen game yesterday with a decent Killie support.

[SHODAN]

Anyone who doesn't attend the game today should be put in stocks outside Hampden and forced to watch the semi final through a tiny wee phone screen that keeps buffering every ten seconds cause it's connected to Hibs TV.

[Pagan Hibernia]

I think we are looking at a 15.5-16k crowd today. Not worth all the drama. 10k at Aberdeen game yesterday with a decent Killie support.

If its 15-16k, or anywhere close to it, then what is everyone's problem? That's a very decent crowd

[hibbykris]

If anyone is interested in 2 tickets (adult and under 13) in the FF upper, my boy is floored with the cold so we’re not able to go. Not looking for anything for them.


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[joe breezy]

Anyone who doesn't attend the game today should be put in stocks outside Hampden and forced to watch the semi final through a tiny wee phone screen that keeps buffering every ten seconds cause it's connected to Hibs TV.

😆

[.Sean.]

Feels like you do care though give this post and the last. Could have just not come into this thread given you don’t give af.

Fwiw I no longer live with my parents, have a missis and a job and consider myself grown up but can also find the means to go to the game 🫡
How am I meant to go to the game when I’m on call?

[hibsbollah]

Feels like you do care though give this post and the last. Could have just not come into this thread given you don’t give af.

Fwiw I no longer live with my parents, have a missis and a job and consider myself grown up but can also find the means to go to the game 🫡

‘Find the means?!’ :faf:

If this is a reference to your finances you must realise that makes you sound like an absolute plum.

[Jones28]

Feels like you do care though give this post and the last. Could have just not come into this thread given you don’t give af.

Fwiw I no longer live with my parents, have a missis and a job and consider myself grown up but can also find the means to go to the game 🫡

Good for you. May your seat be forever covered in seagull ***** after a comment like that.


Grown up indeed.

[Since90+2]

How am I meant to go to the game when I’m on call?

If it's the choice between being on call or attending the game you should have refused to be on call. If that leads to you getting sacked then so be it, that's what any proper Hibs fan would do.

Day tripper.

[greenlex]

Feel like ***** but I’ll be there.