Rangers game in danger of being called off?

[Keepthefaith]

just noticed that there is 20-40cm of snow forecast for Saturday night / Sunday daytime. with winds also forecast it's highly possible the game could be off. could be a good thing for us given our injuries and need to recruit!

definitely a case of watching the forecast closely I think!

[Allant1981]

just noticed that there is 20-40cm of snow forecast for Saturday night / Sunday daytime. with winds also forecast it's highly possible the game could be off. could be a good thing for us given our injuries and need to recruit!

definitely a case of watching the forecast closely I think!

Edinburgh is to have rain and sleet I'm sure, game should be fine

[B.H.F.C]

Have this every game these days. It’s Scotland in the winter. It doesn’t look very nice but there isn’t all that snow forecast in Leith.

[Keepthefaith]

Edinburgh is to have rain and sleet I'm sure, game should be fine

the summary chart states that but the actual forecast video shows an early weather warning for heavy snow - I'm praying for it as I think we'll be in a better position squad wise in a few weeks!

selfishly I also live higher up in rural midlothian so I'm likely to be affected even if Edinburgh isn't!

[chrisski33]

Ffs not this weather panick stations malarkey again! It's winter expect a bit of snow. It will be fine, chill, in fact the forecast for Saturday is cold with clear skies, Sunday sleet showers in morning turning to rain

[tonyrougier123]

Unless it’s extreme game should be on, if you can’t play in wintry weather why have a winter league 🤷*♂️.

Been saying this for years, if it’s came to a point about safety etc to players and fans and disrupts travel why not just switch to summer months or skip the extreme weather months.

[Keepthefaith]

Ffs not this weather panick stations malarkey again! It's winter expect a bit of snow. It will be fine, chill, in fact the forecast for Saturday is cold with clear skies, Sunday sleet showers in morning turning to rain

no panic here...just responding to the forecast I just watched and tbh more interested in folks views as to whether it'd be preferable to play them now (off back of good win v Celtic but with injuries) or later (when both teams may be at full strength)

I'm leaning towards wanting the game off if the weather is bad enough as I think we'll be stronger than we are now. FWIW I'm in the same camp as you re games should be played if its possible, and I'm not one to over-react to a bit of snow!

[chrisski33]

no panic here...just responding to the forecast I just watched and tbh more interested in folks views as to whether it'd be preferable to play them now (off back of good win v Celtic but with injuries) or later (when both teams may be at full strength)

I'm leaning towards wanting the game off if the weather is bad enough as I think we'll be stronger than we are now. FWIW I'm in the same camp as you re games should be played if its possible, and I'm not one to over-react to a bit of snow!

Hopefully they overstretched themselves against Celtic and have a shocker against us.

[FastEddieFelson]

Any word on how many tickets they're getting?

[Waxy]

I remember as a wee lad shovelling snow off the easter road pitch on the friday along with loads of other volunteers to get a game against Motherwell on.Proper snow.
Early 80s

[Dashing Bob S]

Hope it is called off and the first those tramps hear about it is when they’re east of Harthill

[oneone73]

Hope it is called off and the first those tramps hear about it is when they’re east of Harthill

I don't. I'm looking forward to going to the game.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Will they still be hungover from winning the league yesterday? That's more likely than game getting called off for snow.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Any word on how many tickets they're getting?

They will get the whole of the south asides the two end sections in the lower

[Pretty Boy]

Hope it is called off and the first those tramps hear about it is when they’re east of Harthill

Half of them will probably start their journey east of Harthill.

[Se7enUp]

They will get the whole of the south asides the two end sections in the lower

Which is what we should give the poppy thieves too. This "reciprocal" getting a stand at each others gaff is a myth. We get about 2.5k, they get nearer 4k.

[The_Exile]

Half of them will probably start their journey east of Harthill.

I've been to plenty games against the Old Firm at Easter Road where I've seen fans of theirs walking back to their flats on Easter Road, you're walking behind them and the keys come out and in they go to the stair. Absolutely baffling.

[Victor]

I've been to plenty games against the Old Firm at Easter Road where I've seen fans of theirs walking back to their flats on Easter Road, you're walking behind them and the keys come out and in they go to the stair. Absolutely baffling.

Probably got keys to the executive common stair urinals, with Buckie on tap!

[Eyrie]

Any word on how many tickets they're getting?

Too many.

[EdinMike]

I also saw 20-25cm of snow at the weekend yesterday but I’m seeing 2-5 now, so unless someone wants to “Michael Fish” it I say game on !!

[A Hi-Bee]

Any word on how many tickets they're getting?

10 plus 4 for hospitality.

[A Hi-Bee]

I've been to plenty games against the Old Firm at Easter Road where I've seen fans of theirs walking back to their flats on Easter Road, you're walking behind them and the keys come out and in they go to the stair. Absolutely baffling.

Not just Easter Road, but all over Edinburgh and the surrounding towns, wonder how many arse cheek supporters who could be Hibs or gimps supporters there really is.
Are there more infirm supporters outside the weedge than Hibs or gimp supporters.

[Alfred E Newman]

I also saw 20-25cm of snow at the weekend yesterday but I’m seeing 2-5 now, so unless someone wants to “Michael Fish” it I say game on !!

The met office yellow warning for Sunday indicates a possible inch of snow (2.5 cm ) in this area.
Who would have though it, especially in January?

[Billy Whizz]

Thought the bad weather wasn’t until Sunday evening in the East

[Keith_M]

The game won't be called off... but I'm with the OP in that I would prefer it to be postponed a couple of weeks, to give some players time to recover from injuries.

I dread to think how the team that struggled against ten-man St Johnstone will cope with an on-form Hun side.

[wookie70]

The game won't be called off... but I'm with the OP in that I would prefer it to be postponed a couple of weeks, to give some players time to recover from injuries.

I dread to think how the team that struggled against ten-man St Johnstone will cope with an on-form Hun side. I'm the same. We are bare bones at the moment so a few weeks to heal some wounds and bring in new players could make all teh difference

[OtleyHibs]

The game won't be called off... but I'm with the OP in that I would prefer it to be postponed a couple of weeks, to give some players time to recover from injuries.

I dread to think how the team that struggled against ten-man St Johnstone will cope with an on-form Hun side.

They got a good result yesterday, look at the 2 before that, does one result mean they are in good form? I'm not sure

We can bring them down to earth with a thump again on Sunday

[B.H.F.C]

Not for hoping the game is off. We’ve been on a good run, the players should have some confidence about them, go out and have a go at Rangers on Sunday. Hopefully the players aren’t of a similar mindset to some of the comments here! Besides, you could have a rescheduled game and have players suspended, different players injured or whatever.

[tonyrougier123]

We are due a result against them. Feel optimistic it’s Sunday!

[.Sean.]

Any word on how many tickets they're getting?
Forgot about that

[SHODAN]

Can we invoke the injury rule and postpone the game?

[Keepthefaith]

Not for hoping the game is off. We’ve been on a good run, the players should have some confidence about them, go out and have a go at Rangers on Sunday. Hopefully the players aren’t of a similar mindset to some of the comments here! Besides, you could have a rescheduled game and have players suspended, different players injured or whatever.

yeah we've been on a good run, but the last 2 games in particular have been tight affairs, we've missed Youan whether injured or being protected pre selling him, we missed Joe yesterday and with the option of getting Bowie back and / or new signings, I don't feel I'm being unduly negative by thinking we'd be in a stronger position in a couple of weeks time? Chances are the players are a bit knackered and may well welcome the break...thought there were a few on Thursday that looked tired tbh.

[Speedy]

Not just Easter Road, but all over Edinburgh and the surrounding towns, wonder how many arse cheek supporters who could be Hibs or gimps supporters there really is.
Are there more infirm supporters outside the weedge than Hibs or gimp supporters.

Edinburgh is the capital and is a beautiful city. It's no wonder people move here from inferior locations :greengrin

[B.H.F.C]

yeah we've been on a good run, but the last 2 games in particular have been tight affairs, we've missed Youan whether injured or being protected pre selling him, we missed Joe yesterday and with the option of getting Bowie back and / or new signings, I don't feel I'm being unduly negative by thinking we'd be in a stronger position in a couple of weeks time? Chances are the players are a bit knackered and may well welcome the break...thought there were a few on Thursday that looked tired tbh.

Chances are we lose the game irrespective of when we play it. What happens if it’s rearranged and Bowie is still out, Newell has had to have something done to clear up the injury he’s been playing with for months, we’ve suffered another couple of injuries in the games we’ve played in the period in between. Do we just keep hoping it gets pushed back? Up to the management team to get the best out of what they have available and I actually think, on the back of the last few weeks, they’ll do that. The game will actually suit players like Boyle a bit more than the last couple against team who aren’t particularly interested in getting up the park.

There’s also the consideration that things applying to us regarding players coming back, new players coming in etc will apply to them as well.

[Keepthefaith]

Chances are we lose the game irrespective of when we play it. What happens if it’s rearranged and Bowie is still out, Newell has had to have something done to clear up the injury he’s been playing with for months, we’ve suffered another couple of injuries in the games we’ve played in the period in between. Do we just keep hoping it gets pushed back? Up to the management team to get the best out of what they have available and I actually think, on the back of the last few weeks, they’ll do that. The game will actually suit players like Boyle a bit more than the last couple against team who aren’t particularly interested in getting up the park.

There’s also the consideration that things applying to us regarding players coming back, new players coming in etc will apply to them as well.

who's to say which of us is right? we're both hypothesising! what you failed to comment on is the point about recruitment - it's much more likely we'll have a stronger squad in a couple of weeks than we do now, which is why I'm sticking with my point. if it is played, obviously I hope you're right! my main worry is that our upturn in form has coincided mostly with youan playing much more positively - we missed him the last two games, so whether it's him or his replacement I'd be keen to face them at full strength.

[B.H.F.C]

who's to say which of us is right? we're both hypothesising! what you failed to comment on is the point about recruitment - it's much more likely we'll have a stronger squad in a couple of weeks than we do now, which is why I'm sticking with my point. if it is played, obviously I hope you're right! my main worry is that our upturn in form has coincided mostly with youan playing much more positively - we missed him the last two games, so whether it's him or his replacement I'd be keen to face them at full strength.

We may or may not have a stronger squad by then, who knows. The same applies to them.

We won’t be at full strength on Sunday, neither will they with the likes of Butland and Tavernier missing. We get on with what we have. I just find it a bit ironic that someone who quite routinely posts about others being negative and so on is now running scared of a game because we have a few players missing. Not keeping the faith in the squad after all?

We also played well against them at Ibrox and the vast majority of the players that started that day will be available on Sunday.

[Keepthefaith]

We may or may not have a stronger squad by then, who knows. The same applies to them.

We won’t be at full strength on Sunday, neither will they with the likes of Butland and Tavernier missing. We get on with what we have. I just find it a bit ironic that someone who quite routinely posts about others being negative and so on is now running scared of a game because we have a few players missing. Not keeping the faith in the squad after all?

We also played well against them at Ibrox and the vast majority of the players that started that day will be available on Sunday.

haha that's quite funny - one thing I can't be accused of is giving up on the team! definitely not running scared, just mooted that a postponement might work in our favour...

I do get tired with others negativity you're right, but it's not about questioning or critiquing it's the absolute full on, incessant, over the top reactionary stuff that frustrates me. it's a footy forum, of course there's going to be some negativity, I just believe in keeping it balanced.

I'll remind you about that the next time you're negative eh?

here's hoping for a good performance and result win Sunday - and that your new found optimism continues too :thumbsup:

[B.H.F.C]

haha that's quite funny - one thing I can't be accused of is giving up on the team! definitely not running scared, just mooted that a postponement might work in our favour...

I do get tired with others negativity you're right, but it's not about questioning or critiquing it's the absolute full on, incessant, over the top reactionary stuff that frustrates me. it's a footy forum, of course there's going to be some negativity, I just believe in keeping it balanced.

I'll remind you about that the next time you're negative eh?

here's hoping for a good performance and result win Sunday - and that your new found optimism continues too :thumbsup:

I never said anything about being optimistic., I’ll be surprised if we get something. But we went to Ibrox and played well minus Newell, Boyle, Nicky Cadden and Bowie. And that was before the change of shape that has been beneficial as well. Think the point is that you’re always going to be short of players somewhere. Hoping our improved attitude can get us through and get us something.

[He's here!]

Might not be a bad thing for it to be off. Heck of a tough game at the end of an intense period of fixtures.

[He's here!]

Edinburgh is the capital and is a beautiful city. It's no wonder people move here from inferior locations :greengrin

It's a bit of a dump these days. Great, natural vantage points and castle etc in the centre still looks spectacular but Princes St is dreadful, as are the Bridges and Lothian Road.

[Hibees1973]

Going to be in doubt, has to be.

[CentreForward]

It's a bit of a dump these days. Great, natural vantage points and castle etc in the centre still looks spectacular but Princes St is dreadful, as are the Bridges and Lothian Road.


Correct! So many good things but plenty of bad like the ones you mentioned !

[Peanut Shaz]

It's a bit of a dump these days. Great, natural vantage points and castle etc in the centre still looks spectacular but Princes St is dreadful, as are the Bridges and Lothian Road.

I avoid going into town now if possible but recently have had reason to go along Princes Street a few times on a bus. It is an absolute embarrassment, shops for let, graffiti, boarded up windows, shops selling cheap tartan tat. If I was a tourist I would be shocked that this street is allegedly one the most beautiful in Europe. Edinburgh Council should hang their heads in shame.

[hibsbollah]

I avoid going into town now if possible but recently have had reason to go along Princes Street a few times on a bus. It is an absolute embarrassment, shops for let, graffiti, boarded up windows, shops selling cheap tartan tat. If I was a tourist I would be shocked that this street is allegedly one the most beautiful in Europe. Edinburgh Council should hang their heads in shame.

Im not sure what the council can do about the fact that people do their shopping online. I can see Princes streets future being very high end residential with views over the Castle and the Gardens.

[Itsnoteasy]

I avoid going into town now if possible but recently have had reason to go along Princes Street a few times on a bus. It is an absolute embarrassment, shops for let, graffiti, boarded up windows, shops selling cheap tartan tat. If I was a tourist I would be shocked that this street is allegedly one the most beautiful in Europe. Edinburgh Council should hang their heads in shame.

What does the council do with boarded up shops if they don't own them?

[speedy_gonzales]

Im not sure what the council can do about the fact that people do their shopping online. I can see Princes streets future being very high end residential with views over the Castle and the Gardens.

Change the licensing.
Shopping habits have changed massively in recent years.
Allow alfresco dining/bars with suitable infrastructure, that view to the south with the gardens and castle can't be beat.
If there's decent hospitality in the area, quality shops will follow/remain.

[Jim44]

The game won't be called off... but I'm with the OP in that I would prefer it to be postponed a couple of weeks, to give some players time to recover from injuries.

I dread to think how the team that struggled against ten-man St Johnstone will cope with an on-form Hun side.

The Huns will be psychologically boosted by their win against Celtic, but I’m confident that they didn’t win it because they played well. I think that’s the worst Celtic performance I’ve seen for years and they allowed the Huns to run all over them. The number of awful passing errors they made was unbelievable and, for a team walking away with the title, they looked like rabbits caught in the headlights. Having said that, I think we’ll do well to get something out of the game.

[Colr]

just noticed that there is 20-40cm of snow forecast for Saturday night / Sunday daytime. with winds also forecast it's highly possible the game could be off. could be a good thing for us given our injuries and need to recruit!

definitely a case of watching the forecast closely I think!

Do we still have undersoil heating?

[Colr]

Edinburgh is the capital and is a beautiful city. It's no wonder people move here from inferior locations :greengrin

Well, they should integrate and support Hibs!

[Colr]

It's a bit of a dump these days. Great, natural vantage points and castle etc in the centre still looks spectacular but Princes St is dreadful, as are the Bridges and Lothian Road.

And for a counter-argument, I give you Sauchiehall Street. Overlooked by the husk of the world-famous Art School.

[Colr]

What does the council do with boarded up shops if they don't own them?

Allow a change of use in the Local Plan.

[greenginger]

Do we still have undersoil heating?


Good for keeping the frost out, but in a really heavy snow fall the snow can build up .

[O'Rourke3]

Do we still have undersoil heating?Of course, but there's no undersoil heating for roads and pavements. Games get cancelled for fan safety not simply playability of the pitch.

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[eezyrider]

Remember the days when the ground staff would just clear the lines and leave the rest of the pitch covered in snow and the game was played with an orange ball.

EZ

[pollution]

Im not sure what the council can do about the fact that people do their shopping online. I can see Princes streets future being very high end residential with views over the Castle and the Gardens.

As it used to be, originally

[The Harp Awakes]

I'm the same. We are bare bones at the moment so a few weeks to heal some wounds and bring in new players could make all teh difference

Agree. Mon the snow :aok:

[Bridge hibs]

Remember the days when the ground staff would just clear the lines and leave the rest of the pitch covered in snow and the game was played with an orange ball.

EZThat was a nightmare watching on a black and white telly

[green day]

I avoid going into town now if possible but recently have had reason to go along Princes Street a few times on a bus. It is an absolute embarrassment, shops for let, graffiti, boarded up windows, shops selling cheap tartan tat. If I was a tourist I would be shocked that this street is allegedly one the most beautiful in Europe. Edinburgh Council should hang their heads in shame.

Its the same in large/iconic cities around the world.

In the last year or so I have been in Bordeaux, London, Paris (twice), Glasgow, and while all of them look good in some key areas, if you go a street or so back its a similar story everywhere.

The days of big shopping streets (iconic castle view or not) are over, my son lives in Glasgow and its as much of a mess as here in many areas.

While the Champs Elysee might still be iconic, there were hundreds of boarded up shops and restaurants where we were living (Monmartre).

London is brilliant and a tip !

The biggest issues in all of these cities is the cost of homes to buy or rent - same as here.

[Since90+2]

Its the same in large/iconic cities around the world.

In the last year or so I have been in Bordeaux, London, Paris (twice), Glasgow, and while all of them look good in some key areas, if you go a street or so back its a similar story everywhere.

The days of big shopping streets (iconic castle view or not) are over, my son lives in Glasgow and its as much of a mess as here in many areas.

While the Champs Elysee might still be iconic, there were hundreds of boarded up shops and restaurants where we were living (Monmartre).

London is brilliant and a tip !

The biggest issues in all of these cities is the cost of homes to buy or rent - same as here.

I disagree on Glasgow. It's city centre is far superior to Edinburgh's now IMO.

[DIXIHIBS]

Change the licensing.
Shopping habits have changed massively in recent years.
Allow alfresco dining/bars with suitable infrastructure, that view to the south with the gardens and castle can't be beat.
If there's decent hospitality in the area, quality shops will follow/remain.

That's a really good suggestion. Cafe/bistro types would be mobbed with tourists.

[Since90+2]

That's a really good suggestion. Cafe/bistro types would be mobbed with tourists.

Al fresco dining really won't work in Edinburgh due to the climate. I agree however a change needs to be made to made it more hospitality based.

[green day]

I disagree on Glasgow. It's city centre is far superior to Edinburgh's now IMO.

Now? I think it always was tbh !

The centre of Glasgow does have some great spots, but its really struggling with many of the same issues.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jan/02/glasgow-crumbling-heritage-empty-shops-850th-anniversary

Further out, my son lives in Partick, its close to all the swanky stuff in the West End and is a lovely place to live..........but a wee wander 10 minutes either way and its a mess of boarded up shops, vape and charity shops.

[SHODAN]

Most of the weather warnings have been lifted.

[superfurryhibby]

I hope the streets around ER are gritted adequately.

20,000 people entering and exiting via an ice rink is pretty shan. I remember a game v the Hun (we lost 2-1, scored first) c DEc 2019. Conditions were appalling. My pal slipped and dislocated his knee, tearing cruciate ligaments right outside the ground. There were people falling and being hurt. It was a disgrace that there was no gritting before a big event.

[Bostonhibby]

Agree. Mon the snow :aok:Worth it just to get the latest hun statement out.

They don't do irony, humility or anything else really........

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[Bostonhibby]

Remember the days when the ground staff would just clear the lines and leave the rest of the pitch covered in snow and the game was played with an orange ball.

EZReminds me of a boxing day game between Lincoln City & Fulham decades ago. Played in snow and wind and you could hardly see the pitch, lines were cleared and the game went ahead.

0-0 when Fulham fans started singing for the orange ball, it was duly done, Lincoln went on to score 4, Fulham fans then sang to bring back the white ball.

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[He's here!]

As it used to be, originally

May be wrong but I think there is still some residential property on Princes St.

Multi-million apartments would be a way forward now that the shops have moved out.

[CentreForward]

Most of the weather warnings have been lifted.

Every weather warning still in place. Hopefully being on the coast means Edinburgh might just get rain.

[gbhibby]

Remember the friendly against Man Utd after we got the undersoil heating. We had to open the terracing due to numbers that turned up. The terracing was like an ice rink and the roads and pavements not much better. Health and safety what Health and safety.

[.Sean.]

It’s very treacherous still, I’ve had the dogs out round western harbour area and been round to the Asda, not one single pavement round here has been touched so everywhere is slippy as ****, and it is still ice cold. No doubt the pitch will be playable but if the area around the stadium is similar it’ll be at risk of a call off

[overdrive]

I hope the streets around ER are gritted adequately.

20,000 people entering and exiting via an ice rink is pretty shan. I remember a game v the Hun (we lost 2-1, scored first) c DEc 2019. Conditions were appalling. My pal slipped and dislocated his knee, tearing cruciate ligaments right outside the ground. There were people falling and being hurt. It was a disgrace that there was no gritting before a big event.

My dad has fell on three separate occasions on the way to games when there been icy conditions (all games against Rangers weirdly enough) and it has really put him off going to games when there is the slightest hint of it being icy.

[gbhibby]

https://youtu.be/SQNIpLoN_-8?si=9mf0JlgRIzSda-3w
I better buy a pair of these then


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[Real Emerald]

Every weather warning still in place. Hopefully being on the coast means Edinburgh might just get rain.

It’s not just Edinburgh though, there will be many empty spaces in the crowd if it does go ahead. A lot of folk travel to the game and won’t risk it due to the warnings.

[Up-the-slope]

its on tv live so that will overide any sensible decision if in the balance

[Keith_M]

Remember the friendly against Man Utd after we got the undersoil heating. We had to open the terracing due to numbers that turned up. The terracing was like an ice rink and the roads and pavements not much better. Health and safety what Health and safety.


One of the few occasions I went in the 'seated enclosure' behind the goals, because they'd announced the terracing was closed.

[Lago]

It's a bit of a dump these days. Great, natural vantage points and castle etc in the centre still looks spectacular but Princes St is dreadful, as are the Bridges and Lothian Road.
Princes Street tent city

[Lago]

One of the few occasions I went in the 'seated enclosure' behind the goals, because they'd announced the terracing was closed.
My late father in law and me were in there for the same reason 😂

[Hillsidehibby]

Remember the friendly against Man Utd after we got the undersoil heating. We had to open the terracing due to numbers that turned up. The terracing was like an ice rink and the roads and pavements not much better. Health and safety what Health and safety.

I was in the Dunbar End. It was like Murrayfield Ice Rink. I only lasted to half time before hypothermia set in.

[superfurryhibby]

My dad has fell on three separate occasions on the way to games when there been icy conditions (all games against Rangers weirdly enough) and it has really put him off going to games when there is the slightest hint of it being icy.

Cannae blame him. When my pal was waiting on the ambulance someone else fell right beside them, smacked their head and also needed hospital attention. It was ridic that the council didn't anticipate the risk, it's almost like football fans don't count when it comes to public safety.

[Logie]

Permagrips, Timpsons £19.99!

[Keith_M]

My late father in law and me were in there for the same reason 😂


It was actually quite a good atmosphere, TBF.

I really enjoyed that game.... once I'd finally de-frosted.

[gbhibby]

I was in the Dunbar End. It was like Murrayfield Ice Rink. I only lasted to half time before hypothermia set in.https://youtu.be/FfbN5x6whuA?si=7MB_2wgiLdoRzIyK
Managed to last the whole game thank god fir thermals.

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[JimBHibees]

Cannae blame him. When my pal was waiting on the ambulance someone else fell right beside them, smacked their head and also needed hospital attention. It was ridic that the council didn't anticipate the risk, it's almost like football fans don't count when it comes to public safety.

Yes that was dreadful place was an ice rink right outside the ground

[HarpOnHibee]

Would be a shame if someone were to say.... trip over the plug for the undersoil heating. Just sayin.

[Colr]

I disagree on Glasgow. It's city centre is far superior to Edinburgh's now IMO.

Glasgow used to be the poster child for urban regeneration in the 80s and 90s but its now as bad as its ever been after 25 years of mis-management.

It was one motivator for me leaving.

[Colr]

Princes Street tent city

Same everywhere. Very bad in London.

[HarpOnHibee]

Glasgow used to be the poster child for urban regeneration in the 80s and 90s but its now as bad as its ever been after 25 years of mis-management.

It was one motivator for me leaving.

Good thing London isn't an utter gutter anywhere beyond the boundaries of Westminster. :greengrin

[A Hi-Bee]

Cannae blame him. When my pal was waiting on the ambulance someone else fell right beside them, smacked their head and also needed hospital attention. It was ridic that the council didn't anticipate the risk, it's almost like football fans don't count when it comes to public safety.

Hibs fans don't count when it comes to anything to do with Edinburgh Council.

[Itsnoteasy]

Permagrips, Timpsons £19.99!

Still Game classic 😂

[Keith_M]

Still Game classic 😂


:greengrin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYd1WK7mJk0

[Billy Whizz]

:greengrin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYd1WK7mJk0

Did Timpsons sue them😀

[joe breezy]

:greengrin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYd1WK7mJk0

Came very close to ending up like that twice at Melville Place this morning at 10am

Council hadn't bothered gritting the pavements and it was walking on sheets of ice

Made me wonder how older folk were supposed to navigate that

[Tambo]

Looking forward to this one until they get their pen 😁 does O'Hora come back in for Miller?

[DH1875]

What's the weather like in Edinburgh the now? When is it to start snowing?

[Frazerbob]

What's the weather like in Edinburgh the now? When is it to start snowing?

Mate works at the airport. They're predicting 24 hours of heavy snow from 7am. Lots of flight disruption expected.

[Moulin Yarns]

Came very close to ending up like that twice at Melville Place this morning at 10am

Council hadn't bothered gritting the pavements and it was walking on sheets of ice

Made me wonder how older folk were supposed to navigate that

68 year old who still did a parkrun this morning. No such thing as bad weather, just bad choice of footwear. 🤣

[Trinity Hibee]

North edinburghs been slightly frosty with bits of ice on pavements but nothing to suggest the game won’t go ahead

[LunasBoots]

Pavements starting to ice over in Leith at the moment, going to be quite bad getting to the ground if it remains freezing

[RIP]

Mate works at the airport. They're predicting 24 hours of heavy snow from 7am. Lots of flight disruption expected.

BBC predicts light snow between 8 and 11, followed by sleet and heavy rain in time for kickoff. Luvly jubbly!!

[heretoday]

Pavements starting to ice over in Leith at the moment, going to be quite bad getting to the ground if it remains freezing

The older I get the more I'm wary of icy pavements!

[danhibees1875]

May be wrong but I think there is still some residential property on Princes St.

Multi-million apartments would be a way forward now that the shops have moved out.

I'm sure that is what they would cost/go for... but I can't get my head around why you'd want to live there to be honest! I guess it's all down to personal preferences but it's going to be busy/noisy, difficult to get in and out, no private garden, and you're in a flat surrounded by others to the left, right, up, and down.

Luxury AirBnB might stand a chance - could put up with the above for a weekend for some lovely Instagram pics of the castle... :greengrin

[Renton1875]

What's the weather like in Edinburgh / East Lothian / anywhere up the A1 this morning?

[The Tubs]

There seems to have been a light powdering in East Edinburgh.

[Renton1875]

There seems to have been a light powdering in East Edinburgh.

Cheers

[Nicho87]

Snowing in Dunfermline for any fellow travelling fans.

Unsure whether to give this a miss today or not.

[HIBS NUTS]

Snowing in wallyford
roads are snowy
starting to get dodgy

[Hibernian Verse]

Snowing in Dunfermline for any fellow travelling fans.

Unsure whether to give this a miss today or not.

Gone off again we’re just outside Townhill, also not sure whether to just watch it on the stick. Reckon we’ve got a good chance so would rather be there to see it, anyone got a crystal ball?


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[Paulie Walnuts]

Nothing in central Edinburgh although plenty frost.

[Pretty Boy]

A very, very light dusting of snow here in East Edinburgh.

I'd be surprised if the game was in any danger at this point.

[04Sauzee]

Gone off again we’re just outside Townhill, also not sure whether to just watch it on the stick. Reckon we’ve got a good chance so would rather be there to see it, anyone got a crystal ball?


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Snowing very lightly where I am in Dunfermline, probably need to leave just after 10 so I need to make a decision soon as to if we're going to head to the game or watch on the TV.

[Callum_62]

Shockingly (at this point) no snow here I am in West Lothian

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[RIP]

A few of us travelling down from Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth today.

Snow will be off as most of us hit the A90/M90. Hibs will need us there.

GGTTH!!

[Ringothedog]

No new snow here in my part of West Lothian

[LewysGot2]

Come in to use the gym in Edinburgh before the game. Chain Gym in Leith at Ocean T and there's nothing of note. Just driven in. Roads absolutely fine. Pavement has what looks like the remnants of a flurry.

[HIBS NUTS]

Light snow
main Roads clear in wallyford/ Musselburgh
It turns to rain at 11

[Col2]

No snow yet here in midlothian

[Brightside]

Snowing in wallyford
roads are snowy
starting to get dodgy

Dodgy? There is about 1mm 2 miles away and the roads are clear.

[hibsbollah]

Light snow falling in south edinburgh, i gritted our pavements around our street yesterday but with all the rainwater around i bet there will be some icy pavements though, think thatll be the biggest risk to a cancellation.

[CentreLine]

Dodgy? There is about 1mm 2 miles away and the roads are clear.

It’s the time of year for snowflakes is it not? 😂

[Lee]

What's the weather like in Edinburgh / East Lothian / anywhere up the A1 this morning?

Warmer than expected, very little snow falling, just the leftover ice from yesterday.

Long may that continue 😆 🤣

[LewysGot2]

Raining now 👍

[bod]

Raining now 👍

Hallelujah

[Libby Hibby]

Providing the roads and neighbouring footpath have been treated, the game will not be in doubt.

If they’ve not, then there might be a discussion to be had with the match day decision makers.

[Hibby70]

It's wet and going to be 3 degrees. Take good care of yourselves but it will be fine.

[H18 SFR]

Driving through from Ayr, roads are literally perfect.

[Pretty Boy]

Snow has suddenly got a lot heavier here. Doubt it will impact the game but a few roads locally aren't looking too clever.

[GreenCastle]

Weather totally fine now - just light rain - unless it completely changes game will be ON.

[BoomtownHibees]

No snow yet here in midlothian

Where about are you? There’s a fair bit in Bonnyrigg

[Cat Stanton]

Driving through from Ayr, roads are literally perfect.

What's a literally perfect road?

[green day]

What's a literally perfect road?

Since ours was resurfaced 2 years ago, its like a billiard table - magnificent :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

Where about are you? There’s a fair bit in Bonnyrigg

Some snow in Dalkeith too.

[H18 SFR]

What's a literally perfect road?

Traffic free, no snow or ice etc on the carriageway.

[Springbank]

In our 150th year I'd be willing to say we've played in worse conditions well over 300 times, it's not extreme at all

Rangers, being 13 years old next month, will have played in worse conditions a handful of times the hideously British *******s

[HibbyAndy]

i'm in Penicuik need i say more :greengrin

[He's here!]

Snow has suddenly got a lot heavier here. Doubt it will impact the game but a few roads locally aren't looking too clever.

Came through Colinton earlier and it was quite heavy, with kids heading off sledging.

[flash]

Gorebridge a bit white but the roads are fine

[Mcbizz1998]

Not a drop of snow in Leith.

[LewysGot2]

Providing the roads and neighbouring footpath have been treated, the game will not be in doubt.

If they’ve not, then there might be a discussion to be had with the match day decision makers.

There’s nothing- it’s now just raining in Leith

[Peanut Shaz]

Came through Colinton earlier and it was quite heavy, with kids heading off sledging.

Lots of snow on the side roads and pavements at Colinton Mains. Heading off shortly so not sure what the main roads are like. Had to clear the roof of the car as it was fairly deep. Very light fall just now but more like sleet than snow.

[PatHead]

i'm in Penicuik need i say more :greengrin

70 degrees and still rising?

[TrinityHFC]

So its still winter then.

[Hibees1973]

70 degrees and still rising?

Bet the wife is chuffed

[Hibees1973]

Pitch was not that great last week.

Will be like a dug's breakfast after the game today.

[B.H.F.C]

If you looked at the actual forecast rather than the stupid headlines then the game was never really in any doubt. Wouldn’t have even been a conversation in the past.

[HibbyAndy]

70 degrees and still rising?

:greengrin


Winter wonderland here , You get to Bilston and their is nothing , It's like the land that time forgot

[CB_NO3]

Forgot about that

Same as Celtic

"14100 applications received for 2930 tickets" - RangersSLO

[Scouse Hibee]

Currently parked on Easter Road, raining and not a sign of any snow or ice.

[Stick]

What's a literally perfect road?

“The Road”, Cormac McCarthy.

Sorry

[Septimus]

In eighty one years of supporting Hibs. I have never felt afraid of what Rangers can bring to ER. Not on the field anyway. To hell with the weather. We proved today that irrespective f the disparity in income we are, at least, their equals. Onwards and upwards.

[DaveF]

Very ropey travelling back to west Lothian due to the heavy snow, so hopefully everyone gets home safely.

[hibsbollah]

What's a literally perfect road?

Across 110th street-Bobby Womack.