Scottish Cup 5th Round draw - BSC Glasgow v Utd or Hibs

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19-01-2020, 07:36 PM
BoomtownHibees

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash

BSC Glasgow don't have a home ground, so if I was the Chairman I would be looking to play the game at tynecastle if hibs win the replay or dens if Utd win.
they have to maximise their income.

Alloa is their registered home ground
19-01-2020, 07:36 PM
Hibeesmad

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash

BSC Glasgow don't have a home ground, so if I was the Chairman I would be looking to play the game at tynecastle if hibs win the replay or dens if Utd win.
they have to maximise their income.

They were praying on an away game. Hopefully something can be sorted to bring as many supporters to the game as possible.
19-01-2020, 07:36 PM
Biggie

Yams an away tie....they'll be up in arms about that.
19-01-2020, 07:37 PM
Hibeesmad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggie

Yams an away tie....they'll be up in arms about that.

The Rangers also.
19-01-2020, 07:37 PM
we are hibs

Alloa is a bit of a dump but we last played there in the scottish cup november 2014 when liam craig freekick and a david gray header sent us through after an oxley howler. Big hibs support that day
19-01-2020, 07:38 PM
MWHIBBIES

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007 Mickey Weir

Alloa on holds 3100. So we would only get 1000 tickets

We've had a cup tie there recently, sure we had more than that.
19-01-2020, 07:38 PM
KingPat4

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Originally Posted by Iggy Pope

Aye. Just with them being without a home I don’t know how these things work.
By the way Alloa’s not suitable for **** all!!!!

Alloa has been home to a lot of staunch Hibbies over the years.

Why randomly slag off a place you probably know nothing about.?

Fud.
19-01-2020, 07:40 PM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingPat4

Alloa has been home to a lot of staunch Hibbies over the years.

Why randomly slag off a place you probably know nothing about.?

Fud.

I’m talking about the stadium not the town that I’ve visited and worked in plenty.
Do yourself a favour and respect that username of yours.

Edit your reply.
19-01-2020, 07:40 PM
Billy Whizz

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES

We've had a cup tie there recently, sure we had more than that.

We’re only entitled to 20%
Let’s win the replay 1st
19-01-2020, 07:40 PM
crash

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomtownHibeys

Alloa is their registered home ground

Rented from alloa, if they want to capitalise on a good draw they should follow the example of bonnyrigg when they drew hibs.
19-01-2020, 07:41 PM
Robbo6-2

Livingston would be a good move
19-01-2020, 07:41 PM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by we are hibs

Alloa is a bit of a dump but we last played there in the scottish cup november 2014 when liam craig freekick and a david gray header sent us through after an oxley howler. Big hibs support that day

Steady.......locals won’t like that.
19-01-2020, 07:42 PM
HFC93

Could maybe play it at Airdrie. Closer to Glasgow than Alloa and an opportunity for BSC Glasgow to make a bit of money with a big Hibs/Dundee Utd support.
19-01-2020, 07:43 PM
KingPat4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy Pope

I’m talking about the stadium not the town that I’ve visited and worked in plenty.
Do yourself a favour and respect that username of yours.

Edit your reply.

Read your original post and edit that. Then I'll edit mine.
19-01-2020, 07:43 PM
JohnMcM

We are just not getting the breaks are we? Assuming we get past the Arabs, I was hoping for an easier tie, like for example Hearts at home with one arm and leg tied behind our back.

Oh well, maybe the next draw?
19-01-2020, 07:44 PM
crash

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFC93

Could maybe play it at Airdrie. Closer to Glasgow than Alloa and an opportunity for BSC Glasgow to make a bit of money with a big Hibs/Dundee Utd support.

Why not play it at tynecastle?
19-01-2020, 07:44 PM
Jamesie

Appreciate the rules might not permit a ground move but if it was to be shifted Firhill would be most logical - it's the lsest ground to Broomhill, which is where BSC originate from. Basically a 15 minute walk from Broomhill Sports Club to Firhill stadium.
19-01-2020, 07:44 PM
Carheenlea

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Do Alloa still have that gazebo thing on one side or was that only put up when ourselves, Hearts and Rangers were down?

Iirc it was a small terrace behind one goal (home fans), a main stand (home fans), a broken terrace/dusty mound behind the other goals (away fans) and the gazebo (away fans).

That gazebo looked semi permanent to me. Never been in it and watched our games from the grassy/ half terraced knoll begins the goal. A grim stadium but one that has quite a scenic backdrop.
19-01-2020, 07:45 PM
Jamesie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Think their manager said they don’t have a licence to play in Glasgow, whatever that means

I heard that as well but wondered if whatever it related to might only apply to league games...
19-01-2020, 07:46 PM
Hibeesmad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesie

Appreciate the rules might not permit a ground move but if it was to be shifted Firhill would be most logical - it's the lsest ground to Broomhill, which is where BSC originate from. Basically a 15 minute walk from Broomhill Sports Club to Firhill stadium.

If it was at Firhill we would probably get a good 8-10,000 tickets.
19-01-2020, 07:46 PM
BoomtownHibees

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash

Rented from alloa, if they want to capitalise on a good draw they should follow the example of bonnyrigg when they drew hibs.

But still their registered home ground for this season. Bonnyrigg were different as they were still a junior team back then under a different association and different rules.

I’d love them to move it elsewhere but just don’t think it’s allowed
19-01-2020, 07:47 PM
The 90+2

Tidy draw.
19-01-2020, 07:48 PM
JohnMcM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carheenlea

That gazebo looked semi permanent to me. Never been in it and watched our games from the grassy/ half terraced knoll begins the goal. A grim stadium but one that has quite a scenic backdrop.

Grassy knoll!?!?!? Did you see anyone with a sniper rifle?
19-01-2020, 07:48 PM
lord bunberry

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingPat4

Read your original post and edit that. Then I'll edit mine.

It was pretty obvious to me what he meant. Alloa’s stadium is an absolute ****hole. The area behind the goal is a joke.
19-01-2020, 07:49 PM
crash

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

We’re only entitled to 20%
Let’s win the replay 1st

Bonnyrigg must have got round that rule when they played us at the piggery
19-01-2020, 07:49 PM
The 90+2

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingPat4

Read your original post and edit that. Then I'll edit mine.

Now I’ve no much time for IP these days but it was clear he meant the stadium and not the town to be honest. Spot on with the fud part though :greengrin (kidding)
19-01-2020, 07:50 PM
Hibeesmad

10.4

A Home Club shall notify the Board in the event that it considers that its Registered
Ground is unsuitable, for whatever reason, for the playing of a Match. The Board may,
itself, determine that a Home Club’s Registered Ground is unsuitable, for whatever
reason, for the playing of a Match. The Board has complete and sole authority to
make such a determination either on its own motion or consequentially upon
notification from a Club. In making a determination as to suitability of a Registered
Ground for the playing of a Match, the Board may have regard to the criteria in
Competition Rule 11 but it may also have regard to any other factor(s) it considers
relevant. In the event that the Board makes a determination that a Registered Ground
is unsuitable for the playing of a Match, then the Match in question shall be played at
such alternative Registered Ground as is determined by the Board. In such
circumstances the Clubs drawn to play in that Match shall, for all other purposes, retain
their respective statuses of Home Club and Away Club as originally drawn.
19-01-2020, 07:51 PM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash

Bonnyrigg must have got round that rule when they played us at the piggery

What the entitlement is and how much money the home club want to make are two different things.
There’s no enforced maximums if the authorities including Police Scotland are happy I suppose.
19-01-2020, 07:52 PM
crash

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomtownHibeys

But still their registered home ground for this season. Bonnyrigg were different as they were still a junior team back then under a different association and different rules.

I’d love them to move it elsewhere but just don’t think it’s allowed

it is allowed, there is only one set of rules for the tournament.
19-01-2020, 07:52 PM
BoomtownHibees

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash

Bonnyrigg must have got round that rule when they played us at the piggery

There’s no maximum if the home team want to give away more
19-01-2020, 07:52 PM
JohnMcM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

10.4

A Home Club shall notify the Board in the event that it considers that its Registered
Ground is unsuitable, for whatever reason, for the playing of a Match. The Board may,
itself, determine that a Home Club’s Registered Ground is unsuitable, for whatever
reason, for the playing of a Match. The Board has complete and sole authority to
make such a determination either on its own motion or consequentially upon
notification from a Club. In making a determination as to suitability of a Registered
Ground for the playing of a Match, the Board may have regard to the criteria in
Competition Rule 11 but it may also have regard to any other factor(s) it considers
relevant. In the event that the Board makes a determination that a Registered Ground
is unsuitable for the playing of a Match, then the Match in question shall be played at
such alternative Registered Ground as is determined by the Board. In such
circumstances the Clubs drawn to play in that Match shall, for all other purposes, retain
their respective statuses of Home Club and Away Club as originally drawn.

No wonder these twonks take so long to make a decision. They must fall asleep reading the rules to each other.
19-01-2020, 07:53 PM
JXM73

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90+2

Now I’ve no much time for IP these days but it was clear he meant the stadium and not the town to be honest. Spot on with the fud part though :greengrin (kidding)

But alloa is a ****hole, i know i live there...
19-01-2020, 07:57 PM
cabbageandribs1875

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

10.4

A Home Club shall notify the Board in the event that it considers that its Registered
Ground is unsuitable, for whatever reason, for the playing of a Match. The Board may,
itself, determine that a Home Club’s Registered Ground is unsuitable, for whatever
reason, for the playing of a Match. The Board has complete and sole authority to
make such a determination either on its own motion or consequentially upon
notification from a Club. In making a determination as to suitability of a Registered
Ground for the playing of a Match, the Board may have regard to the criteria in
Competition Rule 11 but it may also have regard to any other factor(s) it considers
relevant. In the event that the Board makes a determination that a Registered Ground
is unsuitable for the playing of a Match, then the Match in question shall be played at
such alternative Registered Ground as is determined by the Board. In such
circumstances the Clubs drawn to play in that Match shall, for all other purposes, retain
their respective statuses of Home Club and Away Club as originally drawn.

well it was playable for Alloa v Caley yesterday.....ticket rush it is
19-01-2020, 07:59 PM
Sir David Gray

I think BSC Glasgow average about 100 for their attendances. I'd expect that to go up for a game v us to maybe around 3-400 but I would still expect us to get over 2,000 tickets for the game.
19-01-2020, 08:04 PM
Carheenlea

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir David Gray

I think BSC Glasgow average about 100 for their attendances. I'd expect that to go up for a game v us to maybe around 3-400 but I would still expect us to get over 2,000 tickets for the game.

Home fans in the main stand and Hibs (or Utd) text if ground. I’d honestly never heard of this team before tonight’s draw. Junior team I assume?
19-01-2020, 08:05 PM
IberianHibernian

If rules allow ground change and club want to maximise gate they`d still want to confirm venue before our replay so eg Firrhill would make more sense than Tynecastle or Dens depending on replay result . If Tynecastle , Scotland v England at Murrayfield late afternoon on Saturday so early Saturday or Sunday for us .
19-01-2020, 08:06 PM
Hibeesmad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carheenlea

Home fans in the main stand and Hibs (or Utd) text if ground. I’d honestly never heard of this team before tonight’s draw. Junior team I assume?

Lowland League
19-01-2020, 08:08 PM
Jamesie

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomtownHibeys

But still their registered home ground for this season. Bonnyrigg were different as they were still a junior team back then under a different association and different rules.

I’d love them to move it elsewhere but just don’t think it’s allowed

I recall Bonnyrigg's floodlights were recently improved so that may have also played a part in the game being moved to Tynie.
19-01-2020, 08:12 PM
JimboHibs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

We will definitely be on the tele if we win the replay

We might be but not definitely.
19-01-2020, 08:12 PM
lord bunberry

Would they really get a much bigger crowd if it was at Firhill? Realistically we’re not going to take a huge crowd through there and they’ve obviously not got many fans. To make a few quid from the tie it would need to played somewhere like Livingston.
19-01-2020, 08:13 PM
JimboHibs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir David Gray

I think BSC Glasgow average about 100 for their attendances. I'd expect that to go up for a game v us to maybe around 3-400 but I would still expect us to get over 2,000 tickets for the game.

Lets beat Utd first then worry about ticket expectations.
19-01-2020, 08:13 PM
crash

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesie

i recall bonnyrigg's floodlights were recently improved so that may have also played a part in the game being moved to tynie.

only one thing played a part in moving the game to tynecastle and that was money
19-01-2020, 08:14 PM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesie

I recall Bonnyrigg's floodlights were recently improved so that may have also played a part in the game being moved to Tynie.

Was it not the case that they made the dough for those and other improvements as a result of that cup tie?
19-01-2020, 08:23 PM
Hibeesmad

Bonnyrigg Rose played Dumbarton at home the round before they played us. Still managed to get the stadium change.
19-01-2020, 08:26 PM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

Bonnyrigg Rose played Dumbarton at home the round before they played us. Still managed to get the stadium change.

Any idea what the attendance was at Bonnyrigg yesterday? What’s the capacity?
19-01-2020, 08:28 PM
Mon_the_cabbage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesie

I recall Bonnyrigg's floodlights were recently improved so that may have also played a part in the game being moved to Tynie.

New Dundas Park did not have floodlights until last summer. The requirement shifted during the lowland league status application which resulted in their new league status only being approved on appeal.

As for our tie back in 2017, they had no floodlights and were a junior team at the time so the ground was unsuitable.
19-01-2020, 08:29 PM
B.H.F.C

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

Bonnyrigg Rose played Dumbarton at home the round before they played us. Still managed to get the stadium change.

They were part of a different association and weren’t SFA registered at the time. The whole purpose of the work they did in the summer was to get that registration so the ground is deemed fit to hold any game they might play.
19-01-2020, 08:30 PM
B.H.F.C

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy Pope

Any idea what the attendance was at Bonnyrigg yesterday? What’s the capacity?

2,200 at the game yesterday. Could have fitted in a good number more but they limited it to that and sold it out.
19-01-2020, 08:30 PM
Sir David Gray

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carheenlea

Home fans in the main stand and Hibs (or Utd) text if ground. I’d honestly never heard of this team before tonight’s draw. Junior team I assume?

They're in the Lowland League, they only got set up a few years ago.

I actually thought they were a University team when I saw the BSC in their name. Never realised until today that it actually stands for Broomhill Sports Club!
19-01-2020, 08:32 PM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

2,200 at the game yesterday. Could have fitted in a good number more but they limited it to that and sold it out.

Ta. Wonder how 2,200 would’ve worked v Hibs or Hearts or any of the bigger clubs?
19-01-2020, 08:32 PM
jgl07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir David Gray

They're in the Lowland League, they only got set up a few years ago.

I actually thought they were a University team when I saw the BSC in their name. Never realised until today that it actually stands for Broomhill Sports Club!

I thought it was British Steel Corporation. It puzzled me where BSC had a plant in Glasgow.
19-01-2020, 08:35 PM
B.H.F.C

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy Pope

Ta. Wonder how 2,200 would’ve worked v Hibs or Hearts or any of the bigger clubs?

We’d have got 400. That’s what Clyde got yesterday and sold them all, the remainder of the crowd was Bonnyrigg.

Could be wrong but I think the actual capacity is about another 600. Terrible view for a lot of folk right enough.
19-01-2020, 08:35 PM
The 90+2

Quote:

Originally Posted by JXM73

But alloa is a ****hole, i know i live there...

:greengrin last time I went there the train station was in the middle of nowhere and needed to get a local bus to the ground.
19-01-2020, 08:36 PM
crash

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mon_the_cabbage

New Dundas Park did not have floodlights until last summer. The requirement shifted during the lowland league status application which resulted in their new league status only being approved on appeal.

As for our tie back in 2017, they had no floodlights and were a junior team at the time so the ground was unsuitable.

tHIS IS TOTAL BS , YOU DONT NEED FLOODLIGHTS TO ENTER THE SCOTTISH CUP
19-01-2020, 08:39 PM
B.H.F.C

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash

tHIS IS TOTAL BS , YOU DONT NEED FLOODLIGHTS TO ENTER THE SCOTTISH CUP

You do to be licensed by the SFA. Now that they are licensed, they can’t just move games about to suit themselves.
19-01-2020, 08:41 PM
Hibeesmad

The same round that we played Bonnyrigg, Albion Rovers who were in League One at the time were allowed to switch stadiums for their home game against Celtic.
19-01-2020, 08:55 PM
jgl07

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash

tHIS IS TOTAL BS , YOU DONT NEED FLOODLIGHTS TO ENTER THE SCOTTISH CUP

cHECK YOUR CAPLOCKS!
19-01-2020, 09:12 PM
cabbageandribs1875

so,anyway...

Hibs for the Cup
19-01-2020, 09:25 PM
Lago

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimboHibs

Lets beat Utd first then worry about ticket expectations.

Yip, just like today's game people getting ahead of themselves many a slip between Cup and lip. 🙄
19-01-2020, 09:27 PM
LancashireHibby

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

The same round that we played Bonnyrigg, Albion Rovers who were in League One at the time were allowed to switch stadiums for their home game against Celtic.

Cliftonhill has less than half the capacity of Alloa though, to be fair. And I dare say Celtic playing in that area is - rightly or wrongly - probably seen as bigger fry than Hibs in Alloa.
19-01-2020, 09:28 PM
Joe6-2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggie

Yams an away tie....they'll be up in arms about that.

Shock!
19-01-2020, 09:30 PM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by LancashireHibby

Cliftonhill has less than half the capacity of Alloa though, to be fair. And I dare say Celtic playing in that area is - rightly or wrongly - probably seen as bigger fry than Hibs in Alloa.

Rules though. Surely if there’s an opportunity for a wee club to make big money they’ll see sense no matter if it’s us or United.
By the way I’m visiting Leigh next month for the Pete Shelley tribute gig. Is there really only two hotels?
19-01-2020, 09:35 PM
Hibeesmad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy Pope

Rules though. Surely if there’s an opportunity for a wee club to make big money they’ll see sense no matter if it’s us or United.
By the way I’m visiting Leigh next month for the Pete Shelley tribute gig. Is there really only two hotels?

With our friend Rod being the SFA President, we shall see what happens.
19-01-2020, 09:37 PM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

With our friend Rod being the SFA President, we shall see what happens.

The decent thing I hope.
19-01-2020, 09:41 PM
Partyraiser

When east kilbride from the lowland league drew celtc in the Scottish Cup in 2016 I know for a fact they wanted to play it at their own ground and were strong armed by the sfa to move the tie to airdrie's ground. My dad attended the meetings with the sfa and representitives from celtc and the sfa basically laughed at the idea of the tie being held at kpark claiming it wouldn't be safe, so the games don't nessesarily need to be held at the registered stadium
19-01-2020, 09:45 PM
Joe6-2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partyraiser

When east kilbride from the lowland league drew celtc in the Scottish Cup in 2016 I know for a fact they wanted to play it at their own ground and were strong armed by the sfa to move the tie to airdrie's ground. My dad attended the meetings with the sfa and representitives from celtc and the sfa basically laughed at the idea of the tie being held at kpark claiming it wouldn't be safe, so the games don't nessesarily need to be held at the registered stadium

Aye, when it suits
19-01-2020, 09:48 PM
Sir David Gray

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partyraiser

When east kilbride from the lowland league drew celtc in the Scottish Cup in 2016 I know for a fact they wanted to play it at their own ground and were strong armed by the sfa to move the tie to airdrie's ground. My dad attended the meetings with the sfa and representitives from celtc and the sfa basically laughed at the idea of the tie being held at kpark claiming it wouldn't be safe, so the games don't nessesarily need to be held at the registered stadium

Yeah when there's safety concerns the game can be moved.

There wouldn't be any safety concerns about Hibs (or Dundee Utd) going to play BSC Glasgow in Alloa.
19-01-2020, 09:51 PM
Hibeesmad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir David Gray

Yeah when there's safety concerns the game can be moved.

There wouldn't be any safety concerns about Hibs (or Dundee Utd) going to play BSC Glasgow in Alloa.

What safety concerns would there have been? (Between EK and Celtic)
19-01-2020, 09:55 PM
Sir David Gray

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

What safety concerns would there have been? (Between EK and Celtic)

Presumably they were concerned about several thousand Celtic fans turning up at East Kilbride's home ground which is effectively just a training pitch.
19-01-2020, 09:58 PM
Hibeesmad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir David Gray

Presumably they were concerned about several thousand Celtic fans turning up at East Kilbride's home ground which is effectively just a training pitch.

But Hibs fans could do the exact same thing at Alloa. Obviously the Celtic fans in the SFA wanted their clubs fans to have as many tickets as possible.
19-01-2020, 10:00 PM
PatHead

When is the next round?
19-01-2020, 10:01 PM
The 90+2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe6-2

Aye, when it suits

Surely that circumstance would suit tv companies to have the game at the smaller venue? That would have been nothing more than safety concerns.
19-01-2020, 10:01 PM
Hibeesmad

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatHead

When is the next round?

8th February, that weekend anyway.
19-01-2020, 10:01 PM
The 90+2

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatHead

When is the next round?

Feb 7/8/9.
20-01-2020, 05:56 AM
LancashireHibby

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy Pope

Rules though. Surely if there’s an opportunity for a wee club to make big money they’ll see sense no matter if it’s us or United.
By the way I’m visiting Leigh next month for the Pete Shelley tribute gig. Is there really only two hotels?

Think there’s a couple of B&B’s but in terms of hotels there’s The Greyhound, Holiday Inn Express or Travelodge Lowton (it comes under Warrington but isn’t much different to The Greyhound in terms of distance to the town centre)
20-01-2020, 06:09 AM
southern hibby

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

10.4

A Home Club shall notify the Board in the event that it considers that its Registered
Ground is unsuitable, for whatever reason, for the playing of a Match. The Board may,
itself, determine that a Home Club’s Registered Ground is unsuitable, for whatever
reason, for the playing of a Match. The Board has complete and sole authority to
make such a determination either on its own motion or consequentially upon
notification from a Club. In making a determination as to suitability of a Registered
Ground for the playing of a Match, the Board may have regard to the criteria in
Competition Rule 11 but it may also have regard to any other factor(s) it considers
relevant. In the event that the Board makes a determination that a Registered Ground
is unsuitable for the playing of a Match, then the Match in question shall be played at
such alternative Registered Ground as is determined by the Board. In such
circumstances the Clubs drawn to play in that Match shall, for all other purposes, retain
their respective statuses of Home Club and Away Club as originally drawn.

Not in the know about if we can or can’t move the game to another ground. However if we look at the first sentence of the rules about being unsuitable for whatever reasons, could this ( and I would say it could ) be justified for movement as the ground will not be big enough for expected away fans wanting to go? On the flip side to this it could be argued that every small club could use this reason just so they get a bumper pay deal.

GGTTH
20-01-2020, 06:42 AM
Since452

BBC radio Scotland saying the game is set to go ahead at Alloa. Disappointed if true.
20-01-2020, 07:05 AM
Sir David Gray

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibeesmad

But Hibs fans could do the exact same thing at Alloa. Obviously the Celtic fans in the SFA wanted their clubs fans to have as many tickets as possible.

Whilst it's undoubtedly a dump, Alloa currently hosts matches in the country's second tier. There's no way it's going to be deemed unsafe to hold a cup tie there.
20-01-2020, 07:05 AM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by LancashireHibby

Think there’s a couple of B&B’s but in terms of hotels there’s The Greyhound, Holiday Inn Express or Travelodge Lowton (it comes under Warrington but isn’t much different to The Greyhound in terms of distance to the town centre)

Ta.
20-01-2020, 07:12 AM
JimBHibees

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir David Gray

Whilst it's undoubtedly a dump, Alloa currently hosts matches in the country's second tier. There's no way it's going to be deemed unsafe to hold a cup tie there.

Can't see it being moved given Hibs Hearts and Rangers have all played games there recently and to be honest not sure it should be moved.
20-01-2020, 07:23 AM
green with envy

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90+2

:greengrin last time I went there the train station was in the middle of nowhere and needed to get a local bus to the ground.

The train station is a mere 10 minute walk to the ground with a few pubs en route.:confused:
20-01-2020, 07:25 AM
Allant1981

Quote:

Originally Posted by JXM73

But alloa is a ****hole, i know i live there...

The bottom end is lovely, almost like being in the French riviera!!
20-01-2020, 07:26 AM
BoomtownHibees

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90+2

:greengrin last time I went there the train station was in the middle of nowhere and needed to get a local bus to the ground.

The train station is in the town centre, you sure you got off at the right stop?
20-01-2020, 07:44 AM
DH1875

If we'd have drawn Alloa would there be all this talk of getting the game moved? I don't think so and reckon it'll go ahead there as it should. Game had better be on the telly though.
20-01-2020, 11:19 AM
KingPat4

Sorry to Iggy Pope for name calling yesterday. The post was ambiguous, but my response was childish.

Apologies.
20-01-2020, 11:44 AM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingPat4

Sorry to Iggy Pope for name calling yesterday. The post was ambiguous, but my response was childish.

Apologies.

Fine by me Paddy and I could have responded to you better as well.
20-01-2020, 11:45 AM
KingPat4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy Pope

Fine by me Paddy and I could have responded to you better as well.

Good man.

:flag:
20-01-2020, 12:06 PM
hibeerealist

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy Pope

Rules though. Surely if there’s an opportunity for a wee club to make big money they’ll see sense no matter if it’s us or United.
By the way I’m visiting Leigh next month for the Pete Shelley tribute gig. Is there really only two hotels?

There are a number of B & B’s that are fine for a night.
20-01-2020, 12:07 PM
Sir David Gray

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimBHibees

Can't see it being moved given Hibs Hearts and Rangers have all played games there recently and to be honest not sure it should be moved.

Agreed and as someone has rightly pointed out, if we had drawn Alloa away in the cup would anyone be calling for the game to be moved? Not at all.

The game will be played at Alloa regardless of whether it's us or Dundee Utd that get through.
20-01-2020, 12:09 PM
Iggy Pope

Quote:

Originally Posted by hibeerealist

There are a number of B & B’s that are fine for a night.

Booked now, but ta.
20-01-2020, 05:29 PM
Hermit Crab

Alloa holds 3100, there are 519 seats in the temp stand plus the terracing for away fans. We'll get 2000+ tickets. Plenty to go round for those that want one plus it will be a tv game imo.

Lets beat united first though. :aok:
20-01-2020, 05:40 PM
greenlex

Quote:

Originally Posted by allant1981

The bottom end is lovely, almost like being in the French riviera!!

😂😂The bottom end has to be seen to be believed.
20-01-2020, 06:58 PM
KingPat4

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenlex

😂😂The bottom end has to be seen to be believed.

The bottom end was demolished nearly forty years ago. Nothing wrong with that area now.
20-01-2020, 07:04 PM
Keith_M

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingPat4

The bottom end was demolished nearly forty years ago. Nothing wrong with that area now.

Still called "the bottom end", though. Well, it was when I used to live in Fishcross. It's nowhere near as bad as people make out, though.

Back to the draw: We're not through yet and beating United is still a big challenge.
23-01-2020, 11:06 AM
Wheat Hound

https://twitter.com/ScotsmanSport/st...920309774?s=20

Premier Sports really are a gang
23-01-2020, 11:16 AM
Carheenlea

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheat Hound

https://twitter.com/ScotsmanSport/st...920309774?s=20

Premier Sports really are a gang

They did say in advance that they were only interested in broadcast Rangers and Celtic games. No imagination but guaranteed viewers.
23-01-2020, 11:28 AM
Billy Whizz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheat Hound

https://twitter.com/ScotsmanSport/st...920309774?s=20

Premier Sports really are a gang

Thanks
So if Hibs get through, presume we are looking at BBC on the Friday night, Saturday or Sunday teatime
23-01-2020, 02:47 PM
Wheat Hound

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Thanks
So if Hibs get through, presume we are looking at BBC on the Friday night, Saturday or Sunday teatime

We're at Ibrox on the preceding Wednesday (5th) so won't be the Friday, I don't think. Think Saturday or Sunday evening as you say Billy. Thought the Monday maybe, but we're at home to Ross County on Wed 12th so that precludes that. All IF we beat Dun Utd of course!
23-01-2020, 02:50 PM
Billy Whizz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheat Hound

We're at Ibrox on the preceding Wednesday (5th) so won't be the Friday, I don't think. Think Saturday or Sunday evening as you say Billy. Thought the Monday maybe, but we're at home to Ross County on Wed 12th so that precludes that. All IF we beat Dun Utd of course!

Forgot about the Rangers game, although my bank account hasn’t😜
As you say, let’s just win the replay
23-01-2020, 03:06 PM
CockneyRebel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy Pope

Fine by me Paddy and I could have responded to you better as well.

Hey - get a room.

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