Hibs fans at the Scottish Cup Final

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09-05-2021, 03:22 PM
SteveHFC

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

All Hibs Season Ticket Holders that live within 500 yards of Hampden should be allowed to attend.

That way there will be no public transport issues

:greengrin

AST Holders only :greengrin
09-05-2021, 03:26 PM
Moulin Yarns

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Originally Posted by marinello59

Start a poll on here to see what the strength of feeling is? If it’s high get the fans rep on the case. The pressure has to come from the fans initially.
Power to the people and all that. :greengrin

Are you the ghost of John Lennon 😉
09-05-2021, 03:27 PM
tam4hibs

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Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4

One of you can have my ticket, I'm already booked into the pub

What pub...?
09-05-2021, 03:29 PM
Hibby70

When you look at the amount of space people would have if there was say 10000 attending its criminal if there's no fans there.
09-05-2021, 03:30 PM
andyf5

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

Kieran Power 100% deserves to be there. Few people have done more for the club the last couple of years for no financial gain than him.

Agreed. And he is the fans representative.😃
09-05-2021, 03:32 PM
marinello59

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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns

Are you the ghost of John Lennon ��

Imagine.
09-05-2021, 03:50 PM
Moulin Yarns

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Originally Posted by marinello59

Imagine.

Get back!!!
09-05-2021, 03:52 PM
SHODAN

Guys.

Guys.

I know the perfect place to host it.

East End Park.

(tickets allocated based on proximity) :wink:
09-05-2021, 03:52 PM
Lancs Harp

How are we supposed to mount a pitch invasion if we arent allowd in? SFA just not thought this through.
09-05-2021, 03:57 PM
Sir David Gray

It's a thought process that I completely disagree with but I can't help but think that the post-match scenes from 2016 will make the SFA and the police very reluctant to do much to make fans attending the final a reality.
09-05-2021, 04:07 PM
Mon Dieu4

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Originally Posted by tam4hibs

What pub...?

I will be watching the game in the Harp and Castle
09-05-2021, 04:10 PM
MagicSwirlingShip

Let those who have had two doses of the vaccine into the match. Surely can’t be that hard to organise.
09-05-2021, 04:11 PM
Eyrie

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Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip

Let those who have had two doses of the vaccine into the match. Surely can’t be that hard to organise.

Two doses and a 20/21 season ticket :thumbsup:
09-05-2021, 04:13 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by Sir David Gray

It's a thought process that I completely disagree with but I can't help but think that the post-match scenes from 2016 will make the SFA and the police very reluctant to do much to make fans attending the final a reality.

If you were on the pitch that day, don’t go in the ballet😎
09-05-2021, 04:17 PM
mcohibs

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

If you were on the pitch that day, don’t go in the ballet��

Not fussed about the dancing, it's the football we want back into :greengrin
09-05-2021, 04:20 PM
Lancs Harp

Anyone got a spare ticket :greengrin
09-05-2021, 05:19 PM
Killiehibbie

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Originally Posted by Lancs Harp

Anyone got a spare ticket :greengrin

52000 spare and they can't even give them away.
09-05-2021, 05:34 PM
number9dream

Both clubs have got to turn the heat up on the SFA. The media would get on board surely and that might help.
The government will listen to proposals but a plan needs to be submitted now since the game is only a couple of weeks away.
Uefa are just sticking up some banners, so I'm not sure I buy the line about them "controlling the stadium".
If Murrayfield, Celtic & Rangers have said no, move on and find a decent neutral ground that can safely accommodate say 2,000 fans from each team. What a difference that would make.
The SFA should at the very least be seen to be trying to get something done.
09-05-2021, 05:47 PM
B.H.F.C

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Originally Posted by number9dream

Both clubs have got to turn the heat up on the SFA. The media would get on board surely and that might help.
The government will listen to proposals but a plan needs to be submitted now since the game is only a couple of weeks away.
Uefa are just sticking up some banners, so I'm not sure I buy the line about them "controlling the stadium".
If Murrayfield, Celtic & Rangers have said no, move on and find a decent neutral ground that can safely accommodate say 2,000 fans from each team. What a difference that would make.
The SFA should at the very least be seen to be trying to get something done.

It’s not happening. There needed to be a push for it weeks ago. It couldn’t come from the clubs because they didn’t know who would be there. The football authorities have totally let the clubs and supporters down.
09-05-2021, 07:49 PM
Carheenlea

Had Rangers or Celtic been in the final - fans would be attendance. Absolutely 100%.
09-05-2021, 07:55 PM
Is It On....

Paul Hanlon & Darren McGregor are 2 very important Hibs fans that will be there 🙂
10-05-2021, 04:36 PM
Baldy Foghorn

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

Kieran Power 100% deserves to be there. Few people have done more for the club the last couple of years for no financial gain than him.

That's as maybe, but thought the guidelines were that you had to be an integral part of the match going ahead, and places were limited as in SFA guidelines.
10-05-2021, 04:41 PM
calumhibee1

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Originally Posted by Baldy Foghorn

That's as maybe, but thought the guidelines were that you had to be an integral part of the match going ahead, and places were limited as in SFA guidelines.

:agree:

Dont think anyone is doubting the great job KP has done, but it would be a difficult argument to put forward that he’s required to be there.

Likewise when you see managers of other teams like Jim Goodwin at our games. They can watch it on tv. They don’t need to be there.
10-05-2021, 04:42 PM
Baldy Foghorn

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Originally Posted by calumhibee1

:agree:

Dont think anyone is doubting the great job KP has done, but it would be a difficult argument to put forward that he’s required to be there.

Likewise when you see managers of other teams like Jim Goodwin at our games. They can watch it on tv. They don’t need to be there.

Sandy Clark there Saturday I'm guessing as his son was playing, but begs the question
10-05-2021, 04:44 PM
calumhibee1

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Originally Posted by Baldy Foghorn

Sandy Clark there Saturday I'm guessing as his son was playing, but begs the question

Yup. I’m presuming he’s there on the pretence of being ‘media’ or something along those lines.

There’s a ton of people seem to be at the games who simply don’t need to be there.
10-05-2021, 04:52 PM
Andy74

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Originally Posted by calumhibee1

:agree:

Dont think anyone is doubting the great job KP has done, but it would be a difficult argument to put forward that he’s required to be there.

Likewise when you see managers of other teams like Jim Goodwin at our games. They can watch it on tv. They don’t need to be there.

It’s not that you can only be there if it is vital for the game to go ahead.

There are an allocated number of places available for things like media and club officials, including directors.
10-05-2021, 04:55 PM
calumhibee1

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Originally Posted by Andy74

It’s not that you can only be there if it is vital for the game to go ahead.

There are an allocated number of places available for things like media and club officials, including directors.

I presumed there’d need to be a reasonably good excuse for them to be there rather than just the fact they’re a club official.
10-05-2021, 05:00 PM
SteveHFC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/57062288

Fans back in stadiums in England from next week. While we won't be able to attend the final.
10-05-2021, 05:03 PM
Andy74

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Originally Posted by calumhibee1

I presumed there’d need to be a reasonably good excuse for them to be there rather than just the fact they’re a club official.

No, there’s a detailed document with a surprising amount of people who are allowed in the stadium.

The directors and senior club directors executives is limited only by safe boardroom capacity.
10-05-2021, 05:05 PM
Greencore

Sheep looking for cash

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57062689
10-05-2021, 05:06 PM
Onion

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Originally Posted by SteveHFC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/57062288

Fans back in stadiums in England from next week. While we won't be able to attend the final.

But as they've reminded us time and again, they're simply "following the data", so Scotland must be in a worse position that Borishire. It's the only explanation.
10-05-2021, 05:07 PM
Magpie

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveHFC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/57062288

Fans back in stadiums in England from next week. While we won't be able to attend the final.

Extremely disappointing we can’t have fans attend the game up here. Even if I couldn’t attend the game personally I would have liked to have seen people be able to attend the game and support the boys. I can only assume that they see it as too expensive to open the stadium for just a few thousand fans.
10-05-2021, 05:10 PM
B.H.F.C

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Originally Posted by Greencore

Sheep looking for cash

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57062689

The most interesting part of that article is.

"The official handover of Hampden Park to Uefa venue management is scheduled for 14 May," a Uefa spokemsan told BBC Scotland.

"However, Uefa agreed that the Scottish Cup final can take place on 22 May 2021 at Hampden Park under the management of the Scottish FA."
10-05-2021, 05:12 PM
.Sean.

Really don’t understand why Hibs aren’t more vocal about this? Absolute farce. Numerous venues in the country that could host it. Look at down south, fans at cup finals, and even the snooker was opened up to full capacity in a cramped theatre last weekend. If it was either of the Old Firm in the final you can bet there would be a heap of pressure on the SFA
10-05-2021, 05:13 PM
B.H.F.C

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Originally Posted by .Sean.

Really don’t understand why Hibs aren’t more vocal about this? Absolute farce. Numerous venues in the country that could host it. Look at down south, fans at cup finals, and even the snooker was opened up to full capacity in a cramped theatre last weekend. If it was either of the Old Firm in the final you can bet there would be a heap of pressure on the SFA

The comments from UEFA in that BBC article demonstrate beyond doubt that the SFA simply don’t give a toss about getting anyone in, IMO. The clubs should be questioning this, publicly now.
10-05-2021, 05:13 PM
Moulin Yarns

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Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

The most interesting part of that article is.

"The official handover of Hampden Park to Uefa venue management is scheduled for 14 May," a Uefa spokemsan told BBC Scotland.

"However, Uefa agreed that the Scottish Cup final can take place on 22 May 2021 at Hampden Park under the management of the Scottish FA."

Get it done

Another three word slogan.
10-05-2021, 05:15 PM
Onion

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Originally Posted by Magpie

Extremely disappointing we can’t have fans attend the game up here. Even if I couldn’t attend the game personally I would have liked to have seen people be able to attend the game and support the boys. I can only assume that they see it as too expensive to open the stadium for just a few thousand fans.

No point in doing it for 2 or 3000. Has to be at Celtic, Sevco, Murrayfield or Hampden.

Or the SFA get off there ***** and have a serious discussion with UEFA. UEFA's options for holding the European Champs have been squeezed with the withdrawal of some venues, so they may well be more open to allowing fans into the stadium for a one-of National Cup Final than they were previously.
10-05-2021, 05:17 PM
Billy Whizz

Sportsound discussing it now
Broadfoot saying if UEFA given dispensation to Wembley for Champions league final, then SFA could ask for the same for the Scottish Cup final
Definitely conversations behind the scenes happening
10-05-2021, 05:19 PM
Since90+2

What is Daryl Broadfoots role? Is he some sort of advisor to the SFA?
10-05-2021, 05:19 PM
Stanton Spence

I feel like hibs should be more vocal than they have been or maybe they are behind the scenes? I can't help feel if we still had Leanne Dempster at the club she would be asking questions

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10-05-2021, 05:19 PM
Onion

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Originally Posted by .Sean.

Really don’t understand why Hibs aren’t more vocal about this? Absolute farce. Numerous venues in the country that could host it. Look at down south, fans at cup finals, and even the snooker was opened up to full capacity in a cramped theatre last weekend. If it was either of the Old Firm in the final you can bet there would be a heap of pressure on the SFA

Maybe Jack Ross and Hibs think we've got a better chance of winning the thing without fans ! Not done us much harm so far this season.

Or maybe the SFA are worried about Hibs fans invading the pitch again ?
10-05-2021, 05:19 PM
B.H.F.C

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Sportsound discussing it now
Broadfoot saying if UEFA given dispensation to Wembley for Champions league final, then SFA could ask for the same for the Scottish Cup final
Definitely conversations behind the scenes happening

Should have been happening weeks ago. Too short notice now and there’ll be some token efforts to make it look like they’ve done everything they could.
10-05-2021, 05:19 PM
calumhibee1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanton Spence

I feel like hibs should be more vocal than they have been or maybe they are behind the scenes? I can't help feel if we still had Leanne Dempster at the club she would be asking questions

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We should be publicly vocal.
10-05-2021, 05:20 PM
.Sean.

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Originally Posted by Onion

No point in doing it for 2 or 3000. Has to be at Celtic, Sevco, Murrayfield or Hampden.

Or the SFA get off there ***** and have a serious discussion with UEFA. UEFA's options for holding the European Champs have been squeezed with the withdrawal of some venues, so they may well be more open to allowing fans into the stadium for a one-of National Cup Final than they were previously.

There’s every point. Even if it was 2000 and I wasn’t lucky enough to attend I’m no grudging any fellow supporters the opportunity to do so after one of the crappest years many will have endured
10-05-2021, 05:20 PM
Billy Whizz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Since90+2

What is Daryl Broadfoots role? Is he some sort of advisor to the SFA?

Yes that’s what he does
10-05-2021, 05:21 PM
Rumble de Thump

Aberdeen offer to host final: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57062689
10-05-2021, 05:21 PM
calumhibee1

Quote:

Originally Posted by .Sean.

There’s every point. Even if it was 2000 and I wasn’t lucky enough to attend I’m no grudging any fellow supporters the opportunity to do so after one of the crappest years many will have endured

Yup. I don’t give a **** if it doesn’t make financial sense for it to happen. It’s a cup final. If fans can be allowed in then the SFA need to take the hit and allow it.
10-05-2021, 05:23 PM
Onion

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Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

Should have been happening weeks ago. Too short notice now and there’ll be some token efforts to make it look like they’ve done everything they could.

If the CL Final is moved to Wembley, with fans allowed to attend, it makes the SFA's position look stupid. They'd have no good reason for not asking the question, or for UEFA to refuse the request !
10-05-2021, 05:23 PM
Stanton Spence

Quote:

Originally Posted by calumhibee1

We should be publicly vocal.

I agree but apart from mumping my gums on here I'm at a loss on how to get heard. Hopefully some fans will get some kind of campaign started which we can get behind. Even if it's just a few thousand fans

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10-05-2021, 05:23 PM
Squealing pig

Would there be a open top bud parade or does restrictions stop this
10-05-2021, 05:26 PM
CentreLine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Fezziwig

Aberdeen offer to host final: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57062689

Isn’t Aberdeen’s pitch almost as small as tynecastle? Not sure I’d fancy playing on a handkerchief against a stuffy team like St J. Major games should be on grass and on full sized pitches IMHO
10-05-2021, 05:27 PM
ancient hibee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Fezziwig

Aberdeen offer to host final: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57062689

Given the Moray situation don’t think it’ll happen in Aberdeen.
10-05-2021, 05:27 PM
DIXIHIBS

Hearts rangers and celtic all been approached but refused. Aberdeen have offered pittodrie.
10-05-2021, 05:28 PM
calumhibee1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanton Spence

I agree but apart from mumping my gums on here I'm at a loss on how to get heard. Hopefully some fans will get some kind of campaign started which we can get behind. Even if it's just a few thousand fans

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Apologies, I meant the club, not the fans. :agree:

Hibs and St Johnstone should be teaming up and publicly demanding that fans be allowed in, whether that’s by moving the game or getting dispensation from UEFA.
10-05-2021, 05:28 PM
calumhibee1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squealing pig

Would there be a open top bud parade or does restrictions stop this

No chance of that.
10-05-2021, 05:31 PM
Onion

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squealing pig

Would there be a open top bud parade or does restrictions stop this

Can't see the Gov/Council allowing a parade or open top bus as it would draw thousands into the streets, and make the debate about a few fans at a match look daft. Nope, Hibs FC and Hibs fans will be confined to 5 days of compulsory lockdown :cb
10-05-2021, 05:32 PM
.Sean.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ancient hibee

Given the Moray situation don’t think it’ll happen in Aberdeen.

If nothing else it has raised the question
10-05-2021, 05:33 PM
Stanton Spence

Quote:

Originally Posted by calumhibee1

Apologies, I meant the club, not the fans. :agree:

Hibs and St Johnstone should be teaming up and publicly demanding that fans be allowed in, whether that’s by moving the game or getting dispensation from UEFA.

Aw I see [emoji1303]

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10-05-2021, 05:33 PM
Magpie

If we win and are unable to put on a parade then it would be good if we could have an event at ER at some point in the summer to celebrate.
10-05-2021, 05:34 PM
Tommy75

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIXIHIBS

Hearts rangers and celtic all been approached but refused. Aberdeen have offered pittodrie.

Glad Hearts refused Tynecastle tbh. The size of the pitch is barely suitable for an Under 14 game never mind a national cup final. The Hibs and St Johnstone players deserve better, imagine getting to the Scottish Cup final and being told you are playing it at that tin can stadium.
10-05-2021, 05:39 PM
Squealing pig

Thanks for the replies just wondered as the sticky buns had quite a number of people celebrating so wasn’t sure on the rules
10-05-2021, 05:40 PM
Billy Whizz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squealing pig

Thanks for the replies just wondered as the sticky buns had quite a number of people celebrating so wasn’t sure on the rules

Illegally
10-05-2021, 05:47 PM
bigwheel

It’s really poor that the SFA and clubs aren’t going all out to maximise the number of fans at the game .. st Johnstone wouldn’t take more than 10000 fans even if it was allowed..

No reason why 20000 fans couldn’t be in one the big stadiums in Scotland. It really is very disappointing they aren’t going all out to make this happen.
10-05-2021, 05:47 PM
TheHibernator

We win the cup am doing laps of princess street naked never mind an open top bus
10-05-2021, 05:53 PM
Robbo6-2

Our club should be pushing this hard, even a small amount of fans sorted by a ballot should be done.

Really pleased Aberdeen stepped up for the good of Scottish football.
10-05-2021, 05:55 PM
GreenNWhiteArmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony Soprano

We win the cup am doing laps of princess street naked never mind an open top bus

Get this post pinned
10-05-2021, 05:55 PM
Heisenberg

Does anyone know why Sportsound are saying there’s now “some hope” of getting fans into Hampden for the game?

https://twitter.com/bbcsportsound/st...263813122?s=21
10-05-2021, 05:56 PM
GreenNWhiteArmy

We've no idea what work is being done in the background and the discussions taking place...
10-05-2021, 05:56 PM
Billy Whizz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heisenberg

Does anyone know why Sportsound are saying there’s now “some hope” of getting fans into Hampden for the game?

https://twitter.com/bbcsportsound/st...263813122?s=21

Read my post above
10-05-2021, 06:00 PM
EI255

I don't want the final at Pittodrie. Aberdeen in it for money only.

Rather play Hampden with no crowd.

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10-05-2021, 06:00 PM
Robbo6-2

Interesting BBC Scotland News sport section running a story on it.

Saying they have approached UEFA who say they haven't said Fans cannot attend, its the SFA decision
10-05-2021, 06:01 PM
CMurdoch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heisenberg

Does anyone know why Sportsound are saying there’s now “some hope” of getting fans into Hampden for the game?

https://twitter.com/bbcsportsound/st...263813122?s=21

UEFA have chucked the SFA under the bus.
Said they are happy to hand the stadium over to the SFA for the 22nd May.
Popcorn time!
10-05-2021, 06:01 PM
GreenNWhiteArmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by EI255

I don't want the final at Pittodrie. Aberdeen in it for money only.

Rather play Hampden with no crowd.

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Same here
10-05-2021, 06:04 PM
Robbo6-2

Quote:

Originally Posted by EI255

I don't want the final at Pittodrie. Aberdeen in it for money only.

Rather play Hampden with no crowd.

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That's not true, the Aberdeen chairman is abit of a fud but he has consistently campaigned for fans to get back into the ground.
10-05-2021, 06:05 PM
Nakedmanoncrack

Quote:

Originally Posted by EI255

I don't want the final at Pittodrie. Aberdeen in it for money only.

Rather play Hampden with no crowd.

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Same.
National cup final in that dilapidated mess, no thanks.
10-05-2021, 06:05 PM
hibby6270

UEFA saying it’s not their decision.
SFA saying it’s UEFA’s decision.
Sheep saying they’re happy to make the decision for everyone!!
Do Hibs and St J have any say in this soap opera?

Just another cock up day in the life of the suits at Park Gardens!! (That’s a oldies reference)
10-05-2021, 06:11 PM
bringbackbenny

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nakedmanoncrack

Same.
National cup final in that dilapidated mess, no thanks.

it is a dump but surely better if there are a few 000 or 000's of Hibbys at the game - got to be good for the players? unless a pumping is on the cards early doors then maybe not :greengrin
10-05-2021, 06:13 PM
PatHead

Bet St Johnstone wish it could be played at Easter Road. They haven't lost at our ground since 2012!
10-05-2021, 06:15 PM
Col2

This is ON.

SFA looking really stupid and being embarrassed on national radio.

UCL at Wembley is game changer as it’s end of May.

I now think we have a 70-80% chance of fans at Hampden - probably only 4-5k but that’s a game changer.

Both Hibs and St Johnstone said they would to stadium if fans allowed in it eg Pittodrie.

We should know more in next 48 hours I would expect.

Big question. Will it be those who renewed the earliest who gets preference for tickets 👀
10-05-2021, 06:15 PM
hibbysam

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nakedmanoncrack

Same.
National cup final in that dilapidated mess, no thanks.

Aye but what about Pittodrie?
10-05-2021, 06:20 PM
Since90+2

I'm not sure about the game being at Pittodrie to be honest.

There would be what, 500 fans of each team there? I suppose it would be good for the fans who did make it but I just think it would lose some of its glamour being played there. Let's be honest, it's a ***** stadium and just wouldn't feel right IMO.
10-05-2021, 06:22 PM
B.H.F.C

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col2

This is ON.

SFA looking really stupid and being embarrassed on national radio.

UCL at Wembley is game changer as it’s end of May.

I now think we have a 70-80% chance of fans at Hampden - probably only 4-5k but that’s a game changer.

Both Hibs and St Johnstone said they would to stadium if fans allowed in it eg Pittodrie.

We should know more in next 48 hours I would expect.

Big question. Will it be those who renewed the earliest who gets preference for tickets 👀

I don’t think it changes much. The SFA will come up with something to stop it. Probably related to it being enough time. If it had been a few weeks earlier and there had been a bit of pressure starting to build, I might have thought differently.
10-05-2021, 06:22 PM
Since90+2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col2

This is ON.

SFA looking really stupid and being embarrassed on national radio.

UCL at Wembley is game changer as it’s end of May.

I now think we have a 70-80% chance of fans at Hampden - probably only 4-5k but that’s a game changer.

Both Hibs and St Johnstone said they would to stadium if fans allowed in it eg Pittodrie.

We should know more in next 48 hours I would expect.

Big question. Will it be those who renewed the earliest who gets preference for tickets 👀

On your last point, no. The game is this season therefore it will be season ticket holders for this year in the draw.
10-05-2021, 06:25 PM
Tommy75

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwheel

It’s really poor that the SFA and clubs aren’t going all out to maximise the number of fans at the game .. st Johnstone wouldn’t take more than 10000 fans even if it was allowed..

No reason why 20000 fans couldn’t be in one the big stadiums in Scotland. It really is very disappointing they aren’t going all out to make this happen.

I would like it if the SFA asked the question if there was scope for the game to be held in the north of England. No difference to driving a few hours north to Aberdeen than a few hours south to Newcastle/Sunderland etc.
10-05-2021, 06:33 PM
WhileTheChief..

Would rather an empty Hampden than playing in England, Dundee or Aberdeen.

They would suck for everyone bar the 500 or so. Hopefully a non starter.
10-05-2021, 06:33 PM
hibeedonald

Quote:

Originally Posted by Since90+2

On your last point, no. The game is this season therefore it will be season ticket holders for this year in the draw.

Pretty sure Hibs gave priority to renewals too for the last cup final
10-05-2021, 06:35 PM
Centre Hawf

Personally I don't think I'd like to see the final moved to Aberdeen. The stadium is a bit of a dump and while it would be nice for the 500 to 1000 fans we'd probably get in the ground to maybe see us win. I think the Scottish Cup final should be at a stadium with a bit more about it.

Everyone else has won their trophy and had their historic pictures taken at Hampden, I don't think I'd like to look back on ours and have it look a bit like a Challenge Cup final.
10-05-2021, 06:36 PM
Since90+2

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Originally Posted by hibeedonald

Pretty sure Hibs gave priority to renewals too for the last cup final

Every season ticket holder for the current season had a guaranteed ticket for the final.

You can't give priority for next season renewals when this season isn't even finished.
10-05-2021, 06:39 PM
Smartie

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

Every season ticket holder for the current season had a guaranteed ticket for the final.

You can't give priority for next season renewals when this season isn't even finished.

Pretty sure we gave priority for “next season” season tickets when we reached those 2 under Pat Fenlon.
10-05-2021, 06:40 PM
Since90+2

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Originally Posted by Smartie

Pretty sure we gave priority for “next season” season tickets when we reached those 2 under Pat Fenlon.

I believe it was 1 ticket for the current season + 1 of you renewed, but every single season ticket holder was already guaranteed a ticket so they could offer that incentive.

That's not the case here, you can't give priority to people who have renewed for next season when this current season hasn't even finished and we have hardly any tickets.
10-05-2021, 06:41 PM
Centre Hawf

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Originally Posted by Smartie

Pretty sure we gave priority for “next season” season tickets when we reached those 2 under Pat Fenlon.

Anyone who had a season ticket for that season or had bought a ticket for the next season were lumped into the same category of people who could buy tickets first before general sale.
10-05-2021, 06:50 PM
AliboyFC

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

I'm not sure about the game being at Pittodrie to be honest.

There would be what, 500 fans of each team there? I suppose it would be good for the fans who did make it but I just think it would lose some of its glamour being played there. Let's be honest, it's a ***** stadium and just wouldn't feel right IMO.

I like pittodrie.
10-05-2021, 06:54 PM
marinello59

UEFA saying this is down to the SFA changes things massively. I still can’t see fans being there but there is some real hope now.
10-05-2021, 06:57 PM
marinello59

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Originally Posted by AliboyFC

I like pittodrie.

It’s easily my least favourite ground.
10-05-2021, 06:58 PM
B.H.F.C

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Originally Posted by marinello59

UEFA saying this is down to the SFA changes things massively. I still can’t see fans being there but there is some real hope now.

I have thought all along that the SFA were suspiciously quiet.

For all the talk of it being down to UEFA I think that was based on a report, maybe in The Sun. Unless I’ve missed it, I don’t think the SFA have ever actually said anything publicly.
10-05-2021, 07:00 PM
Col2

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

On your last point, no. The game is this season therefore it will be season ticket holders for this year in the draw.

Was joking a little or maybe not🙃
10-05-2021, 07:02 PM
Col2

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Originally Posted by Centre Hawf

Personally I don't think I'd like to see the final moved to Aberdeen. The stadium is a bit of a dump and while it would be nice for the 500 to 1000 fans we'd probably get in the ground to maybe see us win. I think the Scottish Cup final should be at a stadium with a bit more about it.

Everyone else has won their trophy and had their historic pictures taken at Hampden, I don't think I'd like to look back on ours and have it look a bit like a Challenge Cup final.

It won’t be moved for 1000 fans. I think if it’s say 5000 fans who get to see football again and a cup final many would be in favour.
10-05-2021, 07:02 PM
The Tubs

In terms of the pitch and the wind, Pittodrie would surely be an advantage for St. Johnstone. Despite them having width too, wouldn't it suit their football more?
10-05-2021, 07:02 PM
Danderhall Hibs

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Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

I have thought all along that the SFA were suspiciously quiet.

For all the talk of it being down to UEFA I think that was based on a report, maybe in The Sun. Unless I’ve missed it, I don’t think the SFA have ever actually said anything publicly.

Broadfoot has been saying that it’s not in the control of the SFA for weeks due to the Euros. He’s been on Monday night sportsound a few times saying this when Tom English has been challenging the lack of action.
10-05-2021, 07:05 PM
B.H.F.C

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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs

Broadfoot has been saying that it’s not in the control of the SFA for weeks due to the Euros. He’s been on Monday night sportsound a few times saying this when Tom English has been challenging the lack of action.

He’s nothing to do with the SFA these days, is he?

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