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The club should be publicly putting pressure on for this.
An absolute joke if there are no fans
Get it happen.
Fans or no fans it just sounds sooooo good. Hibernian in another Scottish Cup Final. Well done boys :flag:
Even if it's 500, 1000 or 2000, make it happen Hibs got to pile the pressure on.
When was the last time Hibs went into a Scottish Cup Final as favourites ?
Not in my lifetime.
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Clyde 1958?Quote:
Originally Posted by Onion
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What time is KO?
AST holders first and only.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Would be worth Hibs and the winner of tomorrow’s game coming together to publicly put some serious pressure on/demand to get fans into the game.
Folk who wurnae too scared to go to the first game in 12/13 right at the front of the queue. :-)
I’ll be your driver:greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I missed the final in 2016, will be doing the same in 2021.
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One of you can have my ticket, I'm already booked into the pub
I don't think it will happen but Hibs and whoever wins tomorrow should come together and publicly lobby the SFA.
It's the showpiece event of Scottish football. Even a crowd of 4000 would make a huge difference to the spectacle.
How will the FA cup Final have fans? Surely Eufa will be in charge of Wembley by then too?
This must become our mantraQuote:
Originally Posted by SteveHFC
It’s the weekend before ours.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibee1875
****ing do it. I don't care if the only option is Cowdenbeath's racetrack, we NEED fans there.
Quite sad we can’t be there.
Quite sad that some of us could be there but none of us will would be more accurate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicho87
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
Hope we do it!!! Fans or no fans
What makes you think we would be favourites?Quote:
Originally Posted by Onion
I’m guessing you are not a glass half full kind of guy Coach. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Coach Jon
Media, bookies and neutrals will declare us so :cbQuote:
Originally Posted by Coach Jon
When do Levels next get reviewed ? As at present Nicola won’t make an exception
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They are allowing some fans into the play offsQuote:
Originally Posted by Ronniekirk
If we are going to have a mantra I hope it makes more sense than Get it Happen. 😉Quote:
Originally Posted by Clarence
Giant screen at Leith Links or Easter Road ?!
We should get chief inspector Cameron Meiklejohn on to the case, him being a Hibs fan and in a position of power 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronniekirk
:tee hee:Quote:
Originally Posted by Clarence
Need to get her husband to put some pressure on her, does he post on here? Alternatively get Ian Blackford to put pressure on her I believe he posts on here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronniekirk
Its ridiculous really there isnt fans at the final.
especially only couple weeks after there will be 25k at Hampden.
Pressure should be put on
What about the English play offs? I think they're being played at Wembley with fans and they're after the Scottish Cup final.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
:agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
Not having fans at a national cup final when it’s entirely possible if there’s a will to make it happen is a disgrace.
The Scottish FA are clueless and it's no wonders fans / sponsors don't have any confidence in them
Whoever signed off the UEFA take control of the stadium situation should be sacked.
Even if this is the legit reason then why not allow fans in small numbers to attend. Should be really easily to police and even 500-1000 each would add more atmosphere and the occasion better for everyone.
Families of the players should even be able to attend and even a ballot for some fans - who have to show a negative test could easily be done.
I see the Club have launched a "couch cup final" t shirt for pre order already. Fair play.:greengrin
https://www.hiberniandirect.co.uk/cu...rt-emerald-snr
Both clubs should be lobbying to have fans at the game when it’s permitted in the governments restrictions. I’d have no chance of a ticket but even having a few thousand of us there would make it more special and legitimate for the rest of us.
Nonsense. I'm fully expecting Hibs to hammer St Johnstone 3 nil with a dominating display to put to bed that hoodoo before returning to the pitch to collect their trophy in "Hibernian Football Club Scottish Cup winners 2020/2021 - Get It Happen" tshirts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy74
Anything less and I'm starting a Ross Out poll.
Wouldn’t really be fair to let some fans in for a Cup Final when 10’s of thousands would be locked out.
I totally agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carheenlea
Unless I was one of the fans who got in.
You could say that about any high profile game over the years - fans miss out. Happens all the time with concerts etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carheenlea
Of course fans would be disappointed but if they allowed some Hibs fans / opposition fans in to support the team surely it will make it a more memorable occasion?!
Watching events (boxing last night / tennis / England football / darts) around the world have fans in them but tin pot Scottish FA can’t even try to get a small number in - shows their ambition.
Why?Quote:
Originally Posted by Carheenlea
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12500Quote:
Originally Posted by Robbo6-2
Don't you think that's a bit like cutting your nose off to spite your face?Quote:
Originally Posted by Carheenlea
Why shouldn't there be some random draw of season ticket holders for the few tickets available? I personally wouldn't expect to get one but I'd much rather have a few thousand hibbys there then none at all
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Yep this, would be delighted for the ones that got it and the playersQuote:
Originally Posted by Stanton Spence
Levels were reviewed recently. All of Scotland is at present in Level 3 but goes to Level 2 on Monday 17th May. Although no specific reference is made to football games it becomes much less strict than now, leaving it very much in the hands of the Scottish Parliament. Anyone got the right contact?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronniekirk
I’d be delighted that Hibs fans were able to attend even if I was to miss out on attending myself. I’d be very jealous of course but happy for those that got lucky, especially after the year we’ve all had.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carheenlea
Nice T Shirt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lancs Harp
But it doesn’t do it for me. If we win I’ll be unable to stop myself from buying every piece of merchandise they make, like in 2016.
If we get beat and Id bought that T shirt it would be going in the bin.
There is guidance around stadia in level 2. 500 permitted in seated stadia, 250 in standing. If you want up to 5000 local council needs to approve, above 5000 government.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric
If the club managed a ballot for current season ticket holders that want to be in it then I don’t see a problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carheenlea
If it were to go along the usual Hibs Ticketmaster lottery shaped effort then it’s not going to be fair, well managed or pleasant.
All hypothetical of course.
It’s never happening which is absolutely scandalous.
SFA would be making more of an effort if either of the uglies were in the final.
The SFA have absolutely no interest in trying to get supporters to see the game. It’s too much work and expense that they can clearly do without. Disgraceful from the custodians of our game.
With that in mind do you think the clubs should try and get the game moved to a neutral ground, Livingston if it's St mirren or dunfermline if its St Johnstone? Sfa won't agree to it but if the clubs agree to pay the ground rent?Quote:
Originally Posted by hibbysam
The only way the clubs will push for a ground move is if the fans get themselves organised and put real pressure on. There’s no sign of that happening.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
I would hate for any cup final to played on anything but grass, something lacking at Livingston and I'm sure dunfermline have a synthetic pitch now as well. I would still be open to moving the game if it means getting fans in thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
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Yup.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Hibs and whatever Saints make the final should be joining forces to demand the game is moved venue to allow fans in.
I’d be pretty disappointed in Hibs if they didn’t put a hell of a lot of public pressure on to get it moved. If they’ve been told that it quite simply won’t be happening then Hibs should be publicly condemning it.
I chose these grounds for the location between the respective clubs. For convenience, like.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stanton Spence
Spot on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Kieran Power, if you’re on here today, anything you can do at Hibs end please?
Been saying this about league games for ages and maybe sounds a bit crazy to some... https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...1/16/1f605.png But even allocate a 'singing section' of say 300 to each side? Each 'group' could be safely bussed in and out and covid tested too. Adding at least some kind of atmosphere to the final. Of course this would mean vocal auditions for every lucky ticket holder. :singing::hilarious
Good point, he was there yesterday, any chance of getting supporters in?Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
It seems astonishing that they couldnt find a way to accommodate the Season ticket holders from both finalists. Would be a nice gesture for those that have supported their teams
At my reckoning if they let all ST holders in for both teams, Hampden would be at a third capacity. Surely do-able?Quote:
Originally Posted by Skol
If there are supporters they are likely to be guests of the sponsors. They could easily get rid of 1000 or so tickets. Not saying it is right but wouldn't bet against it.
How do you know thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Baldy Foghorn
Doesn't matter how I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
There will be a lot of new or returning MSPs keen to keep constituents onside.
Maybe a coordinated campaign with supporters of the participating clubs contacting their local MSP asking them to put pressure on the govt would be worth a shot.
Plenty of hibbys as well, East Lothian for example, Iain Gray passed on to Paul McLennan, both Hibs fans. It’s not even down to the government though, if the SFA don’t even ask then what do we expect the government to do? The SFA have basically taken a hardline and said ‘UEFA have the ground so no fans’ - without any context behind it and no answers as to why England can have fans after this date at the centre piece stadium of the championships.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Grumpy replyQuote:
Originally Posted by Baldy Foghorn
You there too😀
Good pointQuote:
Originally Posted by hibbysam
The Scottish Government have just been handed a landslide endorsement of their safety first approach to COVID and fans in grounds. I can’t see any movement coming from there. There’s been no appetite prior to this to accommodate us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
The Scottish FA still hasn’t appointed a new womens national coach after 5 months!!! Mainly as they are clueless abs want to save ££.
I don't have much hope for them sorting fans for a game in 2 weeks.
It’s a combination of saving money, laziness, poor leadership, being conservative and lack of care for the customers just to name a few.
Don't give a **** as long as we win. Resigned to missing it anyway.
I received an e-mail offering this literally minutes after the FT whistle yesterday. Possibly the slickest marketing I’ve ever seen from Hibs!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lancs Harp
He’s on the board so I don’t see why he wouldn’t be there. He gives up his time for free and has been an excellent fans rep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Kieran Power is a director and so quite right he is in attendance at all games.
Would be good if he could mobilise or front up some sort of fan campaign to have fans there. No matter how few, or who they are...just be good to have some fans in attendance.
Even if it’s 5000 each, the club could provide all details of who the lucky ones are.
The club could organise buses (fans would pay) and have seating plans, with all details of who sat where and for how long.
Fans from the same household could travel by car and notify the club.
Lateral flow tests could be taken 24 hours before the game, and 24 hours after.
There would be a detailed seating plan of whichever stadium the game was held in. Equal amount of fans from each side.
Ibrox would be the logical choice if Hampden is out of bounds. No idea why they don’t pitch it to UEFA as a trail run for entry and exit procedures etc.
There’ll be some token efforts this week about getting some fans in. It’s too late though. I get the clubs couldn’t be talking about it publicly before they’d actually reached the final. SFA are an absolute disgrace for not pushing this.
If either of the Ugly Sisters were in the final you could guarantee the SFA would be jumping into gear and if they didn't, the clubs and media would be screaming.Quote:
Originally Posted by B.H.F.C
Have spurs also not offered to host it?Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
Far too late to try and get fans in the ground with the game 13 days away. Should've been planned for months ago
A friend who’s a Brighton season ticket holder, just texted me say 7,900 fans getting into their last home game v Man City
26% of capacity
It’s gonna be frustrating as hell watching fans down the road getting in to games over the next couple of weeks whilst we sit doing nothing, and showing no appetite to do anything, about getting fans in to the biggest game of the season in Scotland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Maybe you could email him and ask him to do just that.Quote:
Originally Posted by 18Craig75
This is it, unfortunately. We should have fans there but it just can't happen now. :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by mcohibs
:agree: that’s what they’re banking on. It’s strange cos early in the season the clubs were pushing for it but after they called it a political decision they’ve gone back in their box.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcohibs
It’s starting to feel like they’re not that bothered about fans going to the games - maybe it’s more profitable or something?
Agreed. Every right to be there as a club employee.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
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.
If the SFA don’t want to spend money, here’s an idea. We could get the two finalists to toss a coin winner plays the final at home and covers all cost with the fans money that brought in. Obviously the loser has to play away from home but they would be doing that at Hampden anyway.
GGTTH
Would the prospect of having fan in the ground put my pressure on our players? I would happily take the cup with no fans in the ground if it was keeping the players more focused on the game.
Absolutely- totally transformed the fans rep role. I’ve been in touch a couple of times and he’s an excellent communicator and as you say doing it all for free.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since90+2
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
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Originally Posted by Keith_M
I'll book the sofa for the Friday night 😉
We need to do something, its outrageous we cant go to a football match.
Has anyone been to a family park or even Athur Seat recently. Rammed with people.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robbo6-2
Power to the people and all that. :greengrin
Just. Get. It. Happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy74
She doesn't need to for 500 fans. It will be utterly disgraceful if at least 500 fans don't attend. I think many more should be going. There must be a couple of hundred trotting round Tesco as I speak. This is a one off, means so much to a large number of people and even many have been vaccinated. It really isn't much of a risk and we will have data from the concerts etc that happened in Liverpool. There is being safe and there is not weighing up risks appropriately. Both clubs should be joining to force the authorities into allowing as many fans as possible at the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronniekirk