Early Departures

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Only gripe on a fine day - 17 games unbeaten, 4-0 win, the players deserve better than a half empty stadium for the last 5 mins. East stand in particular emptying our long before the end, each to their own, but baffling how so many can have something so important to get to on a Sunday afternoon that it's worth missing the opportunity to bask in the finest run any of us have ever seen.

[Cat Stanton]

Only gripe on a fine day - 17 games unbeaten, 4-0 win, the players deserve better than a half empty stadium for the last 5 mins. East stand in particular emptying our long before the end, each to their own, but baffling how so many can have something so important to get to on a Sunday afternoon that it's worth missing the opportunity to bask in the finest run any of us have ever seen.

Agree. Was thinking the same thing.

[jakedance]

Bugs me as well. They’ll have their reasons but I don’t get it. Seems to be emptying earlier and earlier every week.

[1875M]

Leaving 5 minutes early can save people 30+ mins of their own time getting out, finding their car. Not everyone walks to the game or lives locally.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

I expected a SOL rendition given the achievement today but was looking sparse towards end

[Onceinawhile]

I left early (on 90 mins) so I could get to the club shop to buy a full kit for the wee man. Sure that's not reflective of the wider attendance mind.

[keith]

Leaving 5 minutes early can save people 30+ mins of their own time getting out, finding their car. Not everyone walks to the game or lives locally.

Wonder if they do the same at the cinema ? With your rationale I guess so.

[Wilson]

Wonder if they do the same at the cinema ? With your rationale I guess so.

Cinema's are deserted. It's hardly comparable to exiting a packed Easter Road.

[cameronw-hfc]

I usually stay until the end, wasn't there today unfortunately but if I stay to the end of a 3ko, i dont make it home until about 6/7 with public transport. If i leave 10 mins earlier i can be back in the house about 30 mins earlier, sometimes an hour if i miss the usual bus on the way back. I think a lot of it is just practicality, i love hibs, but i also value my time and spending ages waiting on transport and sitting on it isn't something i love doing so can imagine how many others are in a similar situation.

[HarpOnHibee]

Wonder if they do the same at the cinema ? With your rationale I guess so.

If you want to leave early, go to the cinema.

[Musselbound]

I struggle to see why this bothers people especially as the game was won.

[Mcbizz1998]

I expected a SOL rendition given the achievement today but was looking sparse towards end

We shouldn’t ever be singing SOL after a home league win v Dundee ffs

[Mcbizz1998]

I struggle to see why this bothers people especially as the game was won.

Really? The OP explained pretty well.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Annoys me to fk, Hibs fans have always done this 😡

[wookie70]

One of the reason I love the seats we sit in. Front row of the West Upper so no-one standing up in front of us blocking the view and everyone left and right stays to the end.

[Hibbyradge]

Better to leave early than not go because you're scared of someone criticising you for leaving with 5 minutes to go.

Or not? :dunno:

[1875M]

Wonder if they do the same at the cinema ? With your rationale I guess so.

What are you yapping about? How is going to the cinema which most days has about 15 people in it max, comparable to 18,000 people leaving Easter Road at once, with many getting the same trams and buses home within 0.5 mile radius, clogging the roads and public transport?

[Iain G]

Only gripe on a fine day - 17 games unbeaten, 4-0 win, the players deserve better than a half empty stadium for the last 5 mins. East stand in particular emptying our long before the end, each to their own, but baffling how so many can have something so important to get to on a Sunday afternoon that it's worth missing the opportunity to bask in the finest run any of us have ever seen.

It's always been very odd behaviour

[Itsnoteasy]

Only gripe on a fine day - 17 games unbeaten, 4-0 win, the players deserve better than a half empty stadium for the last 5 mins. East stand in particular emptying our long before the end, each to their own, but baffling how so many can have something so important to get to on a Sunday afternoon that it's worth missing the opportunity to bask in the finest run any of us have ever seen.


Win, lose or draw do what you want to do.

[Ribs1875]

Football will attract all types of people, folk in seats during the game is good regardless of what time they decided to leave.

I don't get to the games much now due to other commitments with work and life. There are aspects I miss about it and others I don't. Never understood these guys who would take their kids to the game in the east and start arguments with folk because they were swearing infront of their child. Often thought what do these high and mighty parents expect!

[hibsbollah]

One of the reasons i moved out of the east.

[keith]

What are you yapping about? How is going to the cinema which most days has about 15 people in it max, comparable to 18,000 people leaving Easter Road at once, with many getting the same trams and buses home within 0.5 mile radius, clogging the roads and public transport?
If you are making the effort to go and see something where you don’t yet know the ending , stay to the end. That’s what I’m yapping on about.

[Irish_Steve]

I always move down to the front, basically for a quick getaway. I don't care what anyone thinks or says, I can get home about 45 mins earlier if I stay.

If it annoys you, deal with it

[Onion]

Leaving 5 minutes early can save people 30+ mins of their own time getting out, finding their car. Not everyone walks to the game or lives locally.

Correct, and I usually take full advantage of that 5 mins ... but not today. This team has just done what no other Hibs team had done in 80 years. No way was I leaving early, and I was just as shocked and disappointed to see so many leaving early.

We're 4-0 up, Bowie on a hat-trick, it's a Sunday, the sun was shining and a 2.30 KO. There are no excuses for early leaver today. Team deserved better.

Also, sad to see hundreds of empty seats around the ground.

[1875M]

If you are making the effort to go and see something where you don’t yet know the ending , stay to the end. That’s what I’m yapping on about.

Don’t know the ending? It was 4-0 🤣

[The Modfather]

The customary thread for folk to moan that strangers are exercising free will and not acting exactly as they are. These threads used to be about strangers not going to games and spending their time and money differently. Shows were in a good place when it’s just a 5 or 10 minute window folk are complaining about strangers acting differently to them.

[keith]

Don’t know the ending? It was 4-0 🤣

Yes, well done, at the END it was 4-0.

[Hibbyradge]

I've bought a season ticket for next year but I might have to leave early on occasions depending on when my train back to York departs.

Will you forgive me or would you prefer I stayed home?

I've made the same joke on here every year since the year dot, when this nonsense raises its head, that the only reason I go to games is so I can leave early.

Seriously, I get it that it's irritating when folk want to pass in front of you as they leave, whether that's to go home or to go to the bog at the cinema, but it's such a minor inconvenience.

I suppose it's good that this is all anyone has to complain about these days.

[WhileTheChief..]

Gotta have something to moan about it seams.

Well done to those who left early.

[1875M]

Yes, well done, at the END it was 4-0.

Ok mate, I’ll stay until the end next time, get home an hour later, spend less time with the mrs and kids so that I can win the biggest Hibeee 2025 award ��and when they ask, I’ll tell them Keith says so.

[Wilson]

I've bought a season ticket for next year but I might have to leave early on occasions depending on when my train back to York departs.

Will you forgive me or would you prefer I stayed home?

I've made the same joke on here every year since the year dot, when this nonsense raises its head, that the only reason I go to games is so I can leave early.

Seriously, I get it that it's irritating when folk want to pass in front of you as they leave, whether that's to go home or to go to the bog at the cinema, but it's such a minor inconvenience.

I suppose it's good that this is all anyone has to complain about these days.

I used to make the joke that early leavers were a disgrace. If I was actually the game I'd have stayed to the end!

As others have said. Folk turned up. Paid their money. Let them be.

[keith]

Ok mate, I’ll stay until the end next time, get home an hour later, spend less time with the mrs and kids so that I can win the biggest Hibeee 2025 award ��and when they ask, I’ll tell them Keith says so.

Don’t go at all and spend even
More time with them

[Wilson]

Don’t go at all and spend even
More time with them

Is this really how you wanted the thread to go?

[Carheenlea]

I thought more might have been made about the record run being equalled.

History was made today, or at least replicated, and this Hibs team and David Gray deserved a few minutes of everyone’s time to acknowledge the feat.

[Musselbound]

The customary thread for folk to moan that strangers are exercising free will and not acting exactly as they are. These threads used to be about strangers not going to games and spending their time and money differently. Shows were in a good place when it’s just a 5 or 10 minute window folk are complaining about strangers acting differently to them.

Agree with this. It must've been a good day if this is all people have got to worry about. I'm leaving the thread here as it seems a bit sad if people want to argue about this when we've just won 4-0 and are on the best run of most of our lifetimes.

[cubehindthegoal]

I left at 93mins with my son, as he’s not comfortable with crowds all piling down the stairs at same time. Hope that’s ok with everyone. And tbh, If I wanted to leave earlier, I would. Would be my choice surely ?

[Smartie]

We shouldn’t ever be singing SOL after a home league win v Dundee ffs

I get your point but should we ever clinch the league title with a home league win vs Dundee, I think we should be giving it a whirl.

[cubehindthegoal]

Agree with this. It must've been a good day if this is all people have got to worry about. I'm leaving the thread here as it seems a bit sad if people want to argue about this when we've just won 4-0 and omare on the best run of most of our lifetimes.

Exactly.

[Danderhall Hibs]

When I used to go to the cinema I never stayed to watch the credits.

Unless it was a marvel film and I got made to cos of the wee extra bit.

[1875M]

I left at 93mins with my son, as he’s not comfortable with crowds all piling down the stairs at same time. Hope that’s ok with everyone. And tbh, If I wanted to leave earlier, I would. Would be my choice surely ?

Nah not allowed, pal. Keith says so.

[HibbyAndy]

Yeah so this happens in every stadium all over the world not just hibs


Doesn't bother me in the slightest if folk wish to leave early , Couldn't care less

[hibsitis]

Yeah so this happens in every stadium all over the world not just hibs


Doesn't bother me in the slightest if folk wish to leave early , Couldn't care less

Agreed. Daft post.

[Wilson]

I thought more might have been made about the record run being equalled.

History was made today, or at least replicated, and this Hibs team and David Gray deserved a few minutes of everyone’s time to acknowledge the feat.

Coordinate a lock in and let everyone know

[McD]

Correct, and I usually take full advantage of that 5 mins ... but not today. This team has just done what no other Hibs team had done in 80 years. No way was I leaving early, and I was just as shocked and disappointed to see so many leaving early.

We're 4-0 up, Bowie on a hat-trick, it's a Sunday, the sun was shining and a 2.30 KO. There are no excuses for early leaver today. Team deserved better.

Also, sad to see hundreds of empty seats around the ground.


Folk or their families may have jobs to go to. They may have family commitments arranged before the match was moved for tv. And with those, maybe they wanted to catch as much of the match that they could. Perhaps they’d taken ill. Maybe they do wish to reduce their time travelling to get home.


Whatever their reasons are, it’s really no one else’s business.

[judas]

Only gripe on a fine day - 17 games unbeaten, 4-0 win, the players deserve better than a half empty stadium for the last 5 mins. East stand in particular emptying our long before the end, each to their own, but baffling how so many can have something so important to get to on a Sunday afternoon that it's worth missing the opportunity to bask in the finest run any of us have ever seen.

Uh oh. Here comes the sanctimony.

[0762]

If all we’ve got to worry about going into the split is what time people leave I think we’re in a pretty good place for once.

Great afternoon, Hibs on form (still) and looking forward to work on Monday and my Jambo colleagues to ask how their weekend went.

[Jamesie]

Gotta have something to moan about it seams.


Spare a thought for the many moany faced barstewards in the Hibs support - this is a barren, Spartan, drought-ridden famine time for them of a type they’ve never had to deal with in their Hibs supporting lives :greengrin

[GreenCastle]

What about fans who don’t turn up as soon as the turnstiles open and watch the warm ups? Less fans than those who turn up 5 mins before kick off ??

[1875M]

What about fans who don’t turn up as soon as the turnstiles open and watch the warm ups? Less fans than those who turn up 5 mins before kick off ??

If you’re not there from the start of the warm up until the last player has left the pitch, you’re not a Hibs fan. Welcome to Hibs.net.

[Just_Jimmy]

Better to leave early than not go because you're scared of someone criticising you for leaving with 5 minutes to go.

Or not? :dunno:Leaving early takes away the fear of leaving on time?

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[lapsedhibee]

Agree with this. It must've been a good day if this is all people have got to worry about. I'm leaving the thread here as it seems a bit sad if people want to argue about this when we've just won 4-0 and are on the best run of most of our lifetimes.

****ing disgrace, leaving a thread early.

[cubehindthegoal]

****ing disgrace, leaving a thread early.

😂 … I’m offsky too … I reckon the whistle is about to blow (I hope) on this thread 😗

[GreenCastle]

If you’re not there from the start of the warm up until the last player has left the pitch, you’re not a Hibs fan. Welcome to Hibs.net.

If your not waiting for player autographs in the players car park right after the game like a load of fans today you aren’t a proper Hibs fan.

[JohnM1875]

Wow, why the **** does anyone care about folk leaving early? We won 4-0 and are three points ahead in third. Focus on that and let other fans leave when they want. Crazy.

[Itsnoteasy]

I always move down to the front, basically for a quick getaway. I don't care what anyone thinks or says, I can get home about 45 mins earlier if I stay.

If it annoys you, deal with it


Exactly

[Itsnoteasy]

Correct, and I usually take full advantage of that 5 mins ... but not today. This team has just done what no other Hibs team had done in 80 years. No way was I leaving early, and I was just as shocked and disappointed to see so many leaving early.

We're 4-0 up, Bowie on a hat-trick, it's a Sunday, the sun was shining and a 2.30 KO. There are no excuses for early leaver today. Team deserved better.

Also, sad to see hundreds of empty seats around the ground.

Great achievement, but not on a par with pumping the Hertz for a Sunshine On Leith, and ye win nae trophies for unbeaten runs

[e2los]

Hi Keith,

I didn't even go as I had to do things for my Mother, so only caught the 2nd half on a stream.
You may like Sunday games, but I'm older now and have to get up at 5am on the Monday for work.
Generally have a ton of things to do on Sunday's to prepare for the week ahead.
Not been to Easter Road on a Sunday for over 10 years.

Honestly Keith it knocks the crap out of me having a late Sunday.

Anyway unless I pay for one of the car parking spaces by the flats, it's a 3 bus journey home (2 1/2 to 3+ hours).

I can't remember the last time I went to a midweek game as I'm either working away or just too tired to rush like hell to get to the game and unless I leave 15mins early it's not possible to get home at all unless I drive.

Obviously I'm not a real fan as I don't currently have a season ticket and aside from a 4 year period when I had a 8-4:30 job, the only times I could go regularly was when I was at college and pre starting work. First games at Easter road were in 1976 and I honestly can't remember anything about that season. I do remember getting the first Bukta strip and wearing it until it fell apart.

Generally the only times I stay to the end is when we are at away games and get locked in.

I'm hoping to get to a lot more games when/if I ever manage to retire (health permitting), but who knows.

As it is Keith, I'll go to the games I want to and leave whenever I feel like it.

...

[Alfred E Newman]

People are quite entitled to leave when they like but from a personal point of view there was no way I was leaving before the end of one of the best and most entertaining performances for many a season and I’m sure David Gray and the players appreciated the ovation from the fans at the end.

[7Hero]

Why even have a gripe ?

No pleasing some folk, 17 games unbeaten and you come on here and post that..

[Onion]

Folk or their families may have jobs to go to. They may have family commitments arranged before the match was moved for tv. And with those, maybe they wanted to catch as much of the match that they could. Perhaps they’d taken ill. Maybe they do wish to reduce their time travelling to get home.


Whatever their reasons are, it’s really no one else’s business.

No worries. It's my prerogative to be disappointed to see so many leaving early on such as occasion :cb And to see so many empty seats in the East Stand - irrespective of the reasons.

Great win. Great team :greengrin

[lyonhibs]

Wonder if they do the same at the cinema ? With your rationale I guess so.

Are there regularly 15'000 or more folk at the cinema? Nonsensical comparison 😂

[Ronniekirk]

Leaving 5 minutes early can save people 30+ mins of their own time getting out, finding their car. Not everyone walks to the game or lives locally.

I live in Paisley but waited till team went down the tunnel But have always done that if we win but not everyone wants to hang around just to clap the team off and folk will have other priorities they need to get back for

[JohnM1875]

Why do some folk get so bent out of shape about what people do with their own time? It honestly baffles me.

[Hibbyradge]

Leaving early takes away the fear of leaving on time?

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:hilarious

[Jdawg]

Only gripe on a fine day - 17 games unbeaten, 4-0 win, the players deserve better than a half empty stadium for the last 5 mins. East stand in particular emptying our long before the end, each to their own, but baffling how so many can have something so important to get to on a Sunday afternoon that it's worth missing the opportunity to bask in the finest run any of us have ever seen.
Why don’t you mind your own ****ing business.

[GreenCastle]

Do you get a bonus points for being the last one to leave the stadium? Often the case with the East stand steps and being near the back. Or does it have to be the last one to leave hospitality ?!!

Got a good view of all the seagulls today walking down the east steps.

In all seriousness I think the large home crowd turned up and supported the team well which is the main thing.

[SHODAN]

I always start to leave in the last minute of injury time. Just at the tunnel before the FT whistle goes.

[007]

I always start to leave in the last minute of injury time. Just at the tunnel before the FT whistle goes.

https://i.ibb.co/Z693zSXx/splitter.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

[flash]

I would rather get home 20 minutes later and applaud my team off the park but each to their own.

[Hibbyradge]

We need a proper uber fan thread, tbh.

[evy]

We need a proper uber fan thread, tbh.

I'm more of a black cab guy.

[Brooster]

I would rather get home 20 minutes later and applaud my team off the park but each to their own.

Correct. These folk who leave early are probably in a hurry to go nowhere.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I would rather get home 20 minutes later and applaud my team off the park but each to their own.

I live nothing more than timing my descent of the stairs to the final whistle being blown, getting back to the car and getting home in double quick time. All adds to the day for me.

[judas]

We need a proper uber fan thread, tbh.

I think you’re a bit early with that comment. Show some respect.

[Pretty Boy]

I almost always stay to the end but I think it's easy to underestimate how much time leaving even 2 or 3 minutes early can save. I left a game on 87 minutes last season as I had another commitment at night. 3 minutes early and I was home 25 minutes earlier than I usually am and that's staying in Edinburgh. For people travelling further that all adds up.

No one really knows what other people's situations are outside of football. Getting out the East has been a total nightmare the few times I have sat in there so if people want to go a couple of minutes early then it's really none of my business.

[pacorosssco]

[QUOTE=Nakedmanoncrack;7936396]Only gripe on a fine day - 17 games unbeaten, 4-0 win, the players deserve better than a half empty stadium for the last 5 mins. East stand in particular emptying our long before the end, each to their own, but baffling how so many can have something so important to get to on a Sunday afternoon that it's worth missing the opportunity to bask in the finest run any of us have ever seen.[/QUOTE

Not looking for arguement I left at 90 mins. I usually go down east stand at 85 to find a empty seat lower down but fantastically today thats not an option. I sit second back row it takes 20-25 mins to get out of you stay which means other delays. Its relevant time is short I agree clap team off but what that costs your day depends where u sit

[random sub]

I’m not in favour of early departure but having moved seats from the west to the east this season, what people in the west - and other stands/ don’t realise is how ball achingly slow it is to get out of the stand after the final whistle.

That’s the main reason for early departures. It can’t be that good from a safety point of view either. The East was built on the cheap- the club should really look to invest in some improvements at some point.

[matty_f]

One of the reason I love the seats we sit in. Front row of the West Upper so no-one standing up in front of us blocking the view and everyone left and right stays to the end.

Same here, except I'm second back row in the West Upper. Stay in the seat until full time and then it takes long enough to get down the stairs that we can applaud the team off the park. It's a big benefit of sitting where we do.

[Centre Hawf]

I think I’d happily take an extra 20/30 minutes getting home to applaud a Hibs team that has achieved something for the first time in nearly 80 years.

[Carheenlea]

I think I’d happily take an extra 20/30 minutes getting home to applaud a Hibs team that has achieved something for the first time in nearly 80 years.

At least someone seems to understand the sentiment behind the OP’s post.

[Wilson]

I think I’d happily take an extra 20/30 minutes getting home to applaud a Hibs team that has achieved something for the first time in nearly 80 years.

Good for you. That's your choice.

[WestCoastHibby]

I usually always wait to the very end but regretted it in the East recently as I’ve been getting over a broken leg
Going down those stairs using a crutch was a nightmare and I should have left early

[SChibs]

I think I’d happily take an extra 20/30 minutes getting home to applaud a Hibs team that has achieved something for the first time in nearly 80 years.

Great but not everyone's situation is the same. Some folk might have other commitments in the evening such as kids or work.

[LEaston87]

I have no issues with people leaving a wee bit earlier in the East as I used to sit in row z and it takes an eternity to get down the stairs as everyone in the rows below is allowed to filter out first, but now that I sit in the row behind the exit doors on the end seat it's a nightmare to see the South side of the pitch because some of the folk that leave early decide to hang around at the bottom of the stairs creating a bottle-neck meaning theres people standing next to my seat on the stairs blocking the view. If people want to leave early then leave, the stewards should do more to make sure they dont hang about, they can always go into the concourse and see the end of the game on the tv's

[G15 Hibs]

I sit at the end of a row in the East and can generally see **** all of one half of the pitch from 87 minutes on due to the number of folk on the stairs. So it's annoying to me from that point of view (or lack of).

But each to their own - that's what we say isn't it?

[Phil MaGlass]

My tuppence worth, I regularly leave the ground a couple of mins before the end to beat the crowds, get transport or hit the pub, but equalling a long standing record deserves a round of applause at the end, no way would I have left early had I been there. Team deserve it, especially when you think from where we have came from this season.

[mcohibs]

Absolutely hilarious that this has become a gripe worthy of discussion. Shows how good things are on the pitch.

And the separate thread moaning that there are some spare seats dotted about the stadium where we have four stands open 😂😂

A sign of good times. And also that even when things are going well, some will find anything to complain about :greengrin

[easty]

Gotta have something to moan about it seams.

Well done to those who left early.

:agree:

Moaners gonna moan.

[Scouse Hibee]

I've bought a season ticket for next year but I might have to leave early on occasions depending on when my train back to York departs.

Will you forgive me or would you prefer I stayed home?

I've made the same joke on here every year since the year dot, when this nonsense raises its head, that the only reason I go to games is so I can leave early.

Seriously, I get it that it's irritating when folk want to pass in front of you as they leave, whether that's to go home or to go to the bog at the cinema, but it's such a minor inconvenience.

I suppose it's good that this is all anyone has to complain about these days.

FFS book a later train and stay until the very end. 😉

[NAE NOOKIE]

1) ... empty seats at a home stand sellout: You don't see this so much at the biggest clubs because week on week they can run a ticket exchange. At ER unless it's a derby we don't do this, so seats belonging to ST holders who can't make it, EG because they are away on holiday or have to work, tend to remain unused ..... it's nae big deal and fair play to them for buying a ST when they know they won't make all the games.

2) ,,, Folk leaving early: Personally don't really get it ( and yes I've had a ST in the back rows of the east, more than once and I have a 40 mile drive to get home ) I can't believe about 3000 folk simply had to be out of the east before full time to catch a bus or to beat the traffic on Sunday .... or at the previous home game where only about 3000 out of 5000 or more in the east were still around to see Kieron Bowie's penalty, never mind clap the team off.

All that being said ... it's nice this is all we have to moan about :greengrin

[WhileTheChief..]

Correct. These folk who leave early are probably in a hurry to go nowhere.

Wrong. Folk have explained why they leave early.

[SHODAN]

Not all of us live in the city. I always time it so I head up the tunnel right on FT so I can make it back to the car and drive the hour it takes home before 7 so I can help put my daughter to bed.

You do you though.

[random sub]

Let’s face it, there are design flaws in the East stand. These lead to some people wanting to leave early, some people getting their views blocked by people leaving early and some people higher up in the stand who stay to the final whistle waiting for ages and ages to walk down the steps. Early departures can’t be good for player morale, but it’s not all the fault of the fans.

I find it hard to believe it is a good evacuation speed in an emergency. The whole situation is not great, and it’s a long term annoyance unless something is done about it.

[marinello59]

I always stay to the end, always have, always will no matter what the result. I like to get my moneys worth. If I’ve paid for 90 minutes I’m watching for 90 minutes. :greengrin
What others do is none of my business though. Each to their own. Some people travel a fair distance to ER, up to them how they manage their time.

[Bridge hibs]

I always stay to the end, always have, always will no matter what the result. I like to get my moneys worth. If I’ve paid for 90 minutes I’m watching for 90 minutes. :greengrin
What others do is none of my business though. Each to their own. Some people travel a fair distance to ER, up to them how they manage their time.

So you leave early then as most games are 90 & beyond 🫢

[marinello59]

So you leave early then as most games are 90 & beyond 🫢

The longer the better. :greengrin

[DH1875]

I always leave midweek games early so I can catch the off sales for the train home.

[Danderhall Hibs]

They should actually charge extra if the game goes past 90m - the ST is based on a 90m game and we’re getting close to 10m per game extra.

Probably too difficult to refund if you leave early though.

[matty_f]

They should actually charge extra if the game goes past 90m - the ST is based on a 90m game and we’re getting close to 10m per game extra.

Probably too difficult to refund if you leave early though.

The additional time isn’t extra time though, you’re getting the 90 minutes you’ve paid for - it’s just to compensate for the time you’ve missed out on for VAR reviews and players pretending they’ve banged their heads etc.

[marinello59]

The additional time isn’t extra time though, you’re getting the 90 minutes you’ve paid for - it’s just to compensate for the time you’ve missed out on for VAR reviews and players pretending they’ve banged their heads etc.

It's not so long ago they were the best bits. :greengrin

[Danderhall Hibs]

The additional time isn’t extra time though, you’re getting the 90 minutes you’ve paid for - it’s just to compensate for the time you’ve missed out on for VAR reviews and players pretending they’ve banged their heads etc.

You think it’d be easier/less hassle to refund the early leavers instead?

[mutley]

The last game of the season at home to Sevco, I will have to leave early as I have somewhere I need to be at 4, meaning I have to get out, drive home, get changed, then get to where I need to be, even though usually I would stay to the very end of every game.

People can (and do) leave when it's convenient to them, I am half way up the east (near the start of the "H") and even then at full time it rakes a bit of time.

[Danderhall Hibs]

The last game of the season at home to Sevco, I will have to leave early as I have somewhere I need to be at 4, meaning I have to get out, drive home, get changed, then get to where I need to be, even though usually I would stay to the very end of every game.

People can (and do) leave when it's convenient to them, I am half way up the east (near the start of the "H") and even then at full time it rakes a bit of time.

If you could just get a letter signed by your guardian/next of kin confirming this mate and submit it to the Fans Rep. They’ll get back to you and let you know if it’s an authorised absence.

[Pretty Boy]

If you could just get a letter signed by your guardian/next of kin confirming this mate and submit it to the Fans Rep. They’ll get back to you and let you know if it’s an authorised absence.

I think I might register my interest in standing for the supporters forum thing on a 'no leaving early' platform.

Doors locked 5 minutes before kick off and remaining so until 5 minutes after the FT whistle blows so that due appreciation/booing can be administered. Anyone unable to commit to such or who does not provide a reasonable explanation in writing at least 14 days before the fixture should just stay away.

[matty_f]

It's not so long ago they were the best bits. :greengrin

Actual factual!

[Brizo]

Let’s face it, there are design flaws in the East stand. These lead to some people wanting to leave early, some people getting their views blocked by people leaving early and some people higher up in the stand who stay to the final whistle waiting for ages and ages to walk down the steps. Early departures can’t be good for player morale, but it’s not all the fault of the fans.

I find it hard to believe it is a good evacuation speed in an emergency. The whole situation is not great, and it’s a long term annoyance unless something is done about it.

Good points and the highlighted bit is something I've never considered and as someone who sits 10 rows from the back probably should have.

People have always left early and I remember people streaming out from the East before the end when it was terracing and crowds were much lower. So there's various reasons. My exiting routine is if the board goes up to say 4 minutes additional time I'll start to make my exit after 2. Usually get down to the bottom for the final whistle and saves a lot of time which as an impatient old sod greatly helps my matchday experience :greengrin

[Since90+2]

People actually getting upset that other fans decide to leave a bit early. Tragic.

I suppose with how well we are doing on the park you'll always get some folk who will find something to moan about.

[mutley]

If you could just get a letter signed by your guardian/next of kin confirming this mate and submit it to the Fans Rep. They’ll get back to you and let you know if it’s an authorised absence.

I have it in triplicate, stamped, signed and have been given a special badge to wear like you get at the dentist

[TheHibernator]

I sort of see where OP is coming from, but fans are more than entitled to leave whenever they like. I left at half time a few times earlier in the season.

I sit in the east and usually leave around the 90 minute mark, if I stayed till full time it would take me an extra 20/25 minutes to get out the ground, then there’s the crowds and traffic trying to get home. There’s also the idiots that stand at the exits and block everyone else from getting out.