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12-01-2020, 01:56 PM
Hermit Crab

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Loads left, just tried and you can get 6 together no problem.

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Originally Posted by May2116

You could only get single seats on Friday night also, it’s not really changed since then.

That was 10 past 5 on Friday evening.
12-01-2020, 02:03 PM
hibbysam

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

That was 10 past 5 on Friday evening.

Couldn’t get 5 together on Friday afternoon, couldn’t get 2 together on Friday night.
12-01-2020, 02:46 PM
Pretty Boy

Looking at the Dundee Utd sales for this game it seems a clear example of why Scottish football doesn't help itself with it's image problem.

We are going to have a sizeavle travelling support of close to 3000 and because of where the TV cameras are positoned no one will see them. What they will see is a swathe of empty seats behind one set of goals, a face on view of a stand that looks like it will be about half empty and a stand behind the goals which is looking like being at least 2/3s empty. Stick the Hibs fans in the shed and you alter that image entirely.

It probably doesn't really matter and I understand having your own fans, if they are noisy, behind the goals is worth at least a 2 goal start in the eyes of some on here. It just seems a bit daft to present the idea that a stadium is half empty, which it will be, when you could make it look far busier than it actually is.
12-01-2020, 02:53 PM
Hibby Bairn

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Looking at the Dundee Utd sales for this game it seems a clear example of why Scottish football doesn't help itself with it's image problem.

We are going to have a sizeavle travelling support of close to 3000 and because of where the TV cameras are positoned no one will see them. What they will see is a swathe of empty seats behind one set of goals, a face on view of a stand that looks like it will be about half empty and a stand behind the goals which is looking like being at least 2/3s empty. Stick the Hibs fans in the shed and you alter that image entirely.

It probably doesn't really matter and I understand having your own fans, if they are noisy, behind the goals is worth at least a 2 goal start in the eyes of some on here. It just seems a bit daft to present the idea that a stadium is half empty, which it will be, when you could make it look far busier than it actually is.

Barry Hearn made pretty much all these points when he was invited to speak to an SFA/SPFL symposium about “our game”. He spoke about product, how to sell it better to broadcasters etc. Used darts as an example. 3 years on nothing changed.
12-01-2020, 03:20 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Looking at the Dundee Utd sales for this game it seems a clear example of why Scottish football doesn't help itself with it's image problem.

We are going to have a sizeavle travelling support of close to 3000 and because of where the TV cameras are positoned no one will see them. What they will see is a swathe of empty seats behind one set of goals, a face on view of a stand that looks like it will be about half empty and a stand behind the goals which is looking like being at least 2/3s empty. Stick the Hibs fans in the shed and you alter that image entirely.

It probably doesn't really matter and I understand having your own fans, if they are noisy, behind the goals is worth at least a 2 goal start in the eyes of some on here. It just seems a bit daft to present the idea that a stadium is half empty, which it will be, when you could make it look far busier than it actually is.

Yep, it might have been a better idea to sell away tickets for the Jerry Kerr* and West stands.

I think a lot of people would have chosen to sit behind the goals.

EDIT: I think I got the name wrong, and its actually called The Jim Maclean Stand
12-01-2020, 04:21 PM
LaMotta

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Looking at the Dundee Utd sales for this game it seems a clear example of why Scottish football doesn't help itself with it's image problem.

We are going to have a sizeavle travelling support of close to 3000 and because of where the TV cameras are positoned no one will see them. What they will see is a swathe of empty seats behind one set of goals, a face on view of a stand that looks like it will be about half empty and a stand behind the goals which is looking like being at least 2/3s empty. Stick the Hibs fans in the shed and you alter that image entirely.

It probably doesn't really matter and I understand having your own fans, if they are noisy, behind the goals is worth at least a 2 goal start in the eyes of some on here. It just seems a bit daft to present the idea that a stadium is half empty, which it will be, when you could make it look far busier than it actually is.

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Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn

Barry Hearn made pretty much all these points when he was invited to speak to an SFA/SPFL symposium about “our game”. He spoke about product, how to sell it better to broadcasters etc. Used darts as an example. 3 years on nothing changed.

:agree::agree:

And Hibs are guilty too with the famous five lower tier empty seats every week.
12-01-2020, 04:24 PM
RoxburghHibs

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Originally Posted by Victor Park

:agree::agree:

And Hibs are guilty too with the famous five lower tier empty seats every week.

That’s different as those are sold seats. But I agree we need to sort this somehow!
12-01-2020, 04:39 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by Victor Park

:agree::agree:

And Hibs are guilty too with the famous five lower tier empty seats every week.

I don't think that's quite the same situation, as that section is on sale every home game and there are roughly 1,600 season ticket holders there.

I'm not saying it looks great on TV, I just don't think there's a simple solution to all the sold-but-empty seats.
12-01-2020, 05:30 PM
RIP

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Originally Posted by DH1875

Why couldn't you buy him one?

It allowed the 2 season ticket holders in our group to buy tickets.

But not for my nonST son.

I tried 2 different ways.
1. As part of a group of 3 allocating each ticket then going to purchase. Error message said buying more than allowed.
2. Buying for the 2 STs first. That worked. However when I tried to buy a single ticket the error message said the he didn’t have the correct privileges

Fraser has been an ST since 2010. He only dropped out this season after moving North
12-01-2020, 05:48 PM
Hibbyradge

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Originally Posted by RIP

It allowed the 2 season ticket holders in our group to buy tickets.

But not for my nonST son.

I tried 2 different ways.
1. As part of a group of 3 allocating each ticket then going to purchase. Error message said buying more than allowed.
2. Buying for the 2 STs first. That worked. However when I tried to buy a single ticket the error message said the he didn’t have the correct privileges

Fraser has been an ST since 2010. He only dropped out this season after moving North

Surely he's got a client reference number?
12-01-2020, 05:59 PM
LaMotta

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Originally Posted by RoxburghHibs

That’s different as those are sold seats. But I agree we need to sort this somehow!

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

I don't think that's quite the same situation, as that section is on sale every home game and there are roughly 1,600 season ticket holders there.

I'm not saying it looks great on TV, I just don't think there's a simple solution to all the sold-but-empty seats.

Agreed not quite the same scenario but defo an issue.
12-01-2020, 06:44 PM
hibbysam

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Originally Posted by RIP

It allowed the 2 season ticket holders in our group to buy tickets.

But not for my nonST son.

I tried 2 different ways.
1. As part of a group of 3 allocating each ticket then going to purchase. Error message said buying more than allowed.
2. Buying for the 2 STs first. That worked. However when I tried to buy a single ticket the error message said the he didn’t have the correct privileges

Fraser has been an ST since 2010. He only dropped out this season after moving North

We’re you definitely trying to buy one non-STH ticket at the higher price, and not 3 STH tickets with only 2 season tickets? Easy mistake to make and I know it allowed us to buy a ticket using a non-STH reference number.
12-01-2020, 07:05 PM
JimBHibees

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Looking at the Dundee Utd sales for this game it seems a clear example of why Scottish football doesn't help itself with it's image problem.

We are going to have a sizeavle travelling support of close to 3000 and because of where the TV cameras are positoned no one will see them. What they will see is a swathe of empty seats behind one set of goals, a face on view of a stand that looks like it will be about half empty and a stand behind the goals which is looking like being at least 2/3s empty. Stick the Hibs fans in the shed and you alter that image entirely.

It probably doesn't really matter and I understand having your own fans, if they are noisy, behind the goals is worth at least a 2 goal start in the eyes of some on here. It just seems a bit daft to present the idea that a stadium is half empty, which it will be, when you could make it look far busier than it actually is.

Maybe because United hoped their fans would sell behind the goals. Surely United will sell a fair few this eeek given their winning form.
12-01-2020, 07:14 PM
cabbageandribs1875

i pity any dundee united dot counters :greengrin it be quicker to count who's going instead
13-01-2020, 09:04 AM
DH1875

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

Why doesn't it make sense.

That's exactly what I said! :hilarious

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

That's exactly what the guy wrote.

:confused:

:confused: I'm not talking about what Hibbyradge said. The guy not being able to buy the ticket isn't making sense as surely his soon has a ref number :confused:
13-01-2020, 12:21 PM
007 Mickey Weir

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

United have released tickets for a single section in the West Stand to home fans, directly behind the goals (the black square on the left). The sections either side of it aren't for sale.

Attachment 22871

Really weird to do that. Surely wait until home end is nearly sold out before opening up that to either.
13-01-2020, 12:59 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by Victor Park

Agreed not quite the same scenario but defo an issue.

:aok:
13-01-2020, 01:05 PM
Since452

Wonder how close we are to selling out the 3200
13-01-2020, 05:05 PM
Billy Whizz

Original date - Sunday 19 January, 3pm – Tannadice Park
If game is postponed - Tuesday 28 January, 7.45pm – Tannadice Park
Replay Date - Tuesday 28 January, 7.45pm – Easter Road

Not much wriggle room before next round if game was postponed and had to go to a replay
Weather much better though later in the week
13-01-2020, 05:15 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by DH1875

:confused: I'm not talking about what Hibbyradge said. The guy not being able to buy the ticket isn't making sense as surely his soon has a ref number :confused:

OK, fair enough

It seemed like you were disagreeing with Hibbyradge, hence the confusion.
14-01-2020, 03:10 PM
stantonsboots

Sold out :greengrin
14-01-2020, 03:10 PM
CallumLaidlaw

Superb effort from the fans

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14-01-2020, 03:58 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by stantonsboots

Sold out :greengrin

Maybe they should have opened the West Stand to away fans after all
14-01-2020, 04:02 PM
H18 SFR

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

Maybe they should have opened the West Stand to away fans after all

Looks like it. This really is a superb effort from the fans.
14-01-2020, 04:04 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by H18 SFR

Looks like it. This really is a superb effort from the fans.

:agree:
14-01-2020, 04:06 PM
Stuart93

Right where is he??? He knows I’m meaning him...he who said we’d not sell out 😉

Superb from the fans let’s hope the team can repay the support
14-01-2020, 04:21 PM
FilipinoHibs

Great job. Now come on Hibs.
14-01-2020, 04:31 PM
Since452

Hibs away from home in Scottsh Cup = gigantic away support
14-01-2020, 04:31 PM
H18 SFR

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Originally Posted by Stuart93

Right where is he??? He knows I’m meaning him...he who said we’d not sell out 😉

Superb from the fans let’s hope the team can repay the support

😂😂😂😂
14-01-2020, 04:36 PM
Since452

Wonder if we'll get any more. Strange they only opened one section of the shed for their own fans
14-01-2020, 04:41 PM
JeMeSouviens

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Looking at the Dundee Utd sales for this game it seems a clear example of why Scottish football doesn't help itself with it's image problem.

We are going to have a sizeavle travelling support of close to 3000 and because of where the TV cameras are positoned no one will see them. What they will see is a swathe of empty seats behind one set of goals, a face on view of a stand that looks like it will be about half empty and a stand behind the goals which is looking like being at least 2/3s empty. Stick the Hibs fans in the shed and you alter that image entirely.

It probably doesn't really matter and I understand having your own fans, if they are noisy, behind the goals is worth at least a 2 goal start in the eyes of some on here. It just seems a bit daft to present the idea that a stadium is half empty, which it will be, when you could make it look far busier than it actually is.

Otoh, the Shed is behind the goal with pillars. The main stand and new bit (fair play stand?) are much better places to actually watch the game. I'd rather clubs looked after the fans that are actually there first and worried about the telly later.
14-01-2020, 04:42 PM
hibbysam

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Originally Posted by JeMeSouviens

Otoh, the Shed is behind the goal with pillars. The main stand and new bit (fair play stand?) are much better places to actually watch the game. I'd rather clubs looked after the fans that are actually there first and worried about the telly later.

Unless the main stand has changed, the upper part has zero leg room, even less than the main stand at Easter road and that’s impressive. The shed is a far better place to be, comfort and atmosphere wise. Won’t make a difference to me but I’d sooner rather be in the shed than in the main stand.
14-01-2020, 04:43 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

Just tried and got an "Unexpected Error Occurred" message at the Payment Confirmation stage.

I now don't know if I have a ticket or if I've paid for one.

So much for the fantastic new ticketing system

:rolleyes:

EDIT: It worked the second time.... so I may or may not have two tickets.

OK, so two tickets just arrived in the post (in two different envelopes) and I just checked online and found I was actually charged for two transactions.

Looks like I was right to be suspicious about the online failure.
14-01-2020, 04:45 PM
DarrenSQH

With uniteds ticket sales looking so poor they really should have gave us behind the goals
14-01-2020, 04:51 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by DarrenSQH

With uniteds ticket sales looking so poor they really should have gave us behind the goals

Think they are at it, poor show by them taking the shed
14-01-2020, 05:03 PM
cabbageandribs1875

still hunners and thoosands available in hone stands
14-01-2020, 05:19 PM
Zambernardi1875

with no row or seat number on the tickets it should be fun trying to find our tinky wee wooden seats
14-01-2020, 05:31 PM
Wheat Hound

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Originally Posted by Zambernardi1875

with no row or seat number on the tickets it should be fun trying to find our tinky wee wooden seats

I did notice that. Sounds like a recipe for chaos
14-01-2020, 05:37 PM
bigwheel

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Originally Posted by Wheat Hound

I did notice that. Sounds like a recipe for chaos

I’ve got row and seat number on mine. In the fair Play Upper section
14-01-2020, 06:25 PM
PatHead

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Think they are at it, poor show by them taking the shed

Not having a go at you Billy but it is funny how folk criticised St Johnstone for selling 3 stands to the Old Firm but we moan that we don't have more. 😁
14-01-2020, 06:31 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by PatHead

Not having a go at you Billy but it is funny how folk criticised St Johnstone for selling 3 stands to the Old Firm but we moan that we don't have more. 😁

Think my point was, they didn’t need to put United fans in the Shed, plenty of tickets available in their other 2 ends
Think United as the home team, didn’t want more Hibees at Tannadice on Sunday, than United fans

As an aside I’ve no issue with what St Johnstone are doing, their call
14-01-2020, 06:33 PM
BILLYHIBS

Hibees here

Hibees there

Hibees every.......where! :greengrin

:scarf::scarf:
14-01-2020, 06:42 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by Zambernardi1875

with no row or seat number on the tickets it should be fun trying to find our tinky wee wooden seats

There are row and seat numbers on the tickets, but it's not that obvious.

Have a look for the line that says "Adult Gate Admission" (or similar), and it's on the line below

Should be something like JKD-F-15, where 'D' is the section, 'F' is the row number and '15' is the seat number
14-01-2020, 06:46 PM
PatHead

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Think my point was, they didn’t need to put United fans in the Shed, plenty of tickets available in their other 2 ends
Think United as the home team, didn’t want more Hibees at Tannadice on Sunday, than United fans

As an aside I’ve no issue with what St Johnstone are doing, their call

Didn't think that you did have a problem with Saints but yours was the nearest post.
14-01-2020, 06:49 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by PatHead

Didn't think that you did have a problem with Saints but yours was the nearest post.

Are you having a family catch up at Tannadice on Sunday
14-01-2020, 06:52 PM
JeMeSouviens

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Originally Posted by May2116

Unless the main stand has changed, the upper part has zero leg room, even less than the main stand at Easter road and that’s impressive. The shed is a far better place to be, comfort and atmosphere wise. Won’t make a difference to me but I’d sooner rather be in the shed than in the main stand.

Fair point on leg room. Maybe fair play and shed would’ve worked as a combo.
14-01-2020, 06:54 PM
PatHead

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Are you having a family catch up at Tannadice on Sunday

Hibbies only. The Arabs rarely go just now. Diplomatically staying away for the time being.
15-01-2020, 09:12 AM
ian cruise

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

OK, so two tickets just arrived in the post (in two different envelopes) and I just checked online and found I was actually charged for two transactions.

Looks like I was right to be suspicious about the online failure.

Still happy to take one of the tickets off your hands if you have a spare.
15-01-2020, 10:02 AM
Earlydelivery

Guy on Utd forum saying they’ve only sold 4700 absolute crazy that they’re selling middle section of the shed to their own fans .. should have segregated it and gave us 1 section .
15-01-2020, 11:23 AM
Carheenlea

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Originally Posted by Earlydelivery

Guy on Utd forum saying they’ve only sold 4700 absolute crazy that they’re selling middle section of the shed to their own fans .. should have segregated it and gave us 1 section .

I find that baffling. A side that’s flying in the league and looking almost guaranteed to be back in SPFL next term, which with it brings a feel good factor, and an attractive home Scottish Cup tie that they surely must fancy their chances in.
If they can’t sell tickets for this then maybe they’re as well staying down in the lower leagues.
15-01-2020, 11:44 AM
NthCarolinaHibs

They're being charged an extra £2 per ticket,if bought on the day of the game.. absolute pi$$ take,that...
15-01-2020, 12:02 PM
Del Boy

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Originally Posted by Carheenlea

I find that baffling. A side that’s flying in the league and looking almost guaranteed to be back in SPFL next term, which with it brings a feel good factor, and an attractive home Scottish Cup tie that they surely must fancy their chances in.
If they can’t sell tickets for this then maybe they’re as well staying down in the lower leagues.

Very poor sales, they had 11000 home fans at the recent derby so thought they’d sell more
15-01-2020, 12:32 PM
lord bunberry

They should’ve given us at least part of the shed, the fact they didn’t and are selling tickets on the day will undoubtedly lead to hibs fans paying into that area.
15-01-2020, 12:33 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by ian cruise

Still happy to take one of the tickets off your hands if you have a spare.

Sure, if we can arrange a time/place to meet up

Are you going up on the train?
15-01-2020, 12:36 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by Earlydelivery

Guy on Utd forum saying they’ve only sold 4700 absolute crazy that they’re selling middle section of the shed to their own fans .. should have segregated it and gave us 1 section .

Surely it's not too late for them to change their minds and just swap any tickets people have already bought in the West Stand for a seat somewhere else.

I realise nobody can force them and they're perfectly entitled to do what they want, but it would make sense on a financial basis, among other things.
15-01-2020, 12:41 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

They should’ve given us at least part of the shed, the fact they didn’t and are selling tickets on the day will undoubtedly lead to hibs fans paying into that area.

Can it be segregated
15-01-2020, 12:47 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Can it be segregated

There's turnstyles on both Tannadice Street (south side) and Sandeman St (north side), so it's theoretically possible, but the problem is they've sold tickets for the middle section.
15-01-2020, 01:11 PM
LaMotta

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Can it be segregated

Haven't ever seen it segregated before so think unlikely it would happen.
15-01-2020, 01:13 PM
Jones28

The main losers are united, so **** them. There’ll be 3000 Hibees there roaring the team on while their fans can pick 4 seats each and have a wee lie down.

It’s a shame for our supporters that wanted to go though.
15-01-2020, 01:20 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by Jones28

The main losers are united, so **** them. There’ll be 3000 Hibees there roaring the team on while their fans can pick 4 seats each and have a wee lie down.

It’s a shame for our supporters that wanted to go though.

It will cost Hibs financially as well
15-01-2020, 04:44 PM
Sir David Gray

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Originally Posted by Jones28

The main losers are united, so **** them. There’ll be 3000 Hibees there roaring the team on while their fans can pick 4 seats each and have a wee lie down.

It’s a shame for our supporters that wanted to go though.

Pretty sure gate money from Scottish Cup ties is split equally. It certainly used to be.
15-01-2020, 05:04 PM
Onceinawhile

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Originally Posted by Sir David Gray

Pretty sure gate money from Scottish Cup ties is split equally. It certainly used to be.

I think the home team get a slightly larger split to help cover costs - maybe 60%/40%.

But aye, it's definitely not great for us that we're being done out of cash.
15-01-2020, 05:07 PM
Jones28

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

It will cost Hibs financially as well

It will, that’s why I said united are the main losers.

We will lose on some earnings yes, but having a good backing up there is worth it if they can out-sing a pish home support.
15-01-2020, 06:08 PM
ian cruise

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

Sure, if we can arrange a time/place to meet up

Are you going up on the train?

I'm actually in Aberdeen that this weekend so will be coming down but if want to pm me we can arrange both meet up and whatever way is best to get cash to you.
15-01-2020, 06:12 PM
Bryson

All hibs tickets sold out? Trying to buy online now but can’t see to find the match
15-01-2020, 06:14 PM
Bobby's Cinema

How many would we have sold for the same fixture at ER?
About the same % of our regular turnout as Utd have I reckon. Just as they would have brought a large travelling support to us.

Seems an utterly pointless decision they have taken here though.
15-01-2020, 06:50 PM
oneone73

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Originally Posted by Bryson

All hibs tickets sold out? Trying to buy online now but can’t see to find the match

Yep, Hibs tweeted Sold Out yesterday.

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