FAO Fans Rep RE Ticketing (Villa Away)

Hi Kieran, there are rumours and information circulating on social media just now regarding Block 7 being allocated tickets for Aston Villa away even though the ST holders sale does not begin until tomorrow.

As fans liaison officer, can you please confirm if Block 7 have been allocated/had tickets put aside for them for this game? If so, what section and how many have they been allocated?

We've already seen a post on social media today, which has since been deleted saying that someone has been sorted out with a ticket through Block 7. The club stated at the Hibs First Membership launch night that they would not be given any sort of priority for away games and yet it seems they may have had tickets put aside for them.

If they are all members of Hibs First then thats brilliant, good stuff, I'll happily delete the thread and everyone can relax safe in the knowledge they are members, but if they are not all members of Hibs First and they have had tickets put aside then the club are going against the very ticketing system they put in place in the first place.

I'm sure I speak for many posters on here when I say this - I'm all for atmosphere at games and they do contribute to it very well but that shouldn't make them entitled to tickets or preferential treatment ahead of any other ST holder not in Hibs First.

Thanks in advance for your reply.

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The bloke might have a life/job outside this messageboard TBF (realising in saying this I've bumped this thread 😂)

Maybe just try emailing KP? He can’t be monitoring fan forums 24/7.

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Originally Posted by lyonhibs

The bloke might have a life/job outside this messageboard TBF (realising in saying this I've bumped this thread 😂)

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It’s a tough gig to be fair as there’s some amount of absolute throbbers to deal with.

I’m in favour of giving the young blades an allocation of 40 or 50 briefs. Much rather have them backing the team than many modern day football fan, offering little vocal encouragement and/or holding their phones in the air for a large part of the game.

If that upsets people then I’m sorry I don’t post more often.

Best wishes x

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Originally Posted by DC_Hibs

It’s a tough gig to be fair as there’s some amount of absolute throbbers to deal with.

I’m in favour of giving the young blades an allocation of 40 or 50 briefs. Much rather have them backing the team than many modern day football fan, offering little vocal encouragement and/or holding their phones in the air for a large part of the game.

If that upsets people then I’m sorry I don’t post more often.

Best wishes x

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Outside of Hibs first there is no reason for any group to be given more priority over every other ST holder. End of.

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Originally Posted by DC_Hibs

It’s a tough gig to be fair as there’s some amount of absolute throbbers to deal with.

I’m in favour of giving the young blades an allocation of 40 or 50 briefs. Much rather have them backing the team than many modern day football fan, offering little vocal encouragement and/or holding their phones in the air for a large part of the game.

If that upsets people then I’m sorry I don’t post more often.

Best wishes x

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One thing you don’t see in Scottish football is people recording on their phones. Think you’re getting confused with the EPL.

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Originally Posted by DC_Hibs

It’s a tough gig to be fair as there’s some amount of absolute throbbers to deal with.

I’m in favour of giving the young blades an allocation of 40 or 50 briefs. Much rather have them backing the team than many modern day football fan, offering little vocal encouragement and/or holding their phones in the air for a large part of the game.

If that upsets people then I’m sorry I don’t post more often.

Best wishes x

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Big away games are generally fine without an organised section. Certainly wasn’t needed in Switzerland. Can’t say I’ve witnessed anyone holding their phones in the air for large parts of the game either.

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Originally Posted by marinello59

Maybe just try emailing KP? He can’t be monitoring fan forums 24/7.

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It won’t take much time out of the day to relay a simple yes or no to be fair. Would also be helpful to clarify exactly how many tickets are available for purchase tomorrow. Not the allocation - what’s left after HF and comps or any others put aside.

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Originally Posted by DC_Hibs

It’s a tough gig to be fair as there’s some amount of absolute throbbers to deal with.

I’m in favour of giving the young blades an allocation of 40 or 50 briefs. Much rather have them backing the team than many modern day football fan, offering little vocal encouragement and/or holding their phones in the air for a large part of the game.

If that upsets people then I’m sorry I don’t post more often.

Best wishes x

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Sorry mate, absolutely not. Unless they are all Hibs First members then they are no more deserving of tickets ahead of any other ST holder in tomorrows scramble, or any other high profile game.

Your holding the phone comment is nonsense by the way, thats tourists in England you're getting mixed up with.

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Originally Posted by DC_Hibs

It’s a tough gig to be fair as there’s some amount of absolute throbbers to deal with.

I’m in favour of giving the young blades an allocation of 40 or 50 briefs. Much rather have them backing the team than many modern day football fan, offering little vocal encouragement and/or holding their phones in the air for a large part of the game.

If that upsets people then I’m sorry I don’t post more often.

Best wishes x

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Personally think those that aren’t “young blades” who are going to go to this sort of game are the type of fan who will generate atmosphere anyway…


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Wait, we are giving Sheffield United fans an allocation before Hibs ST holders now and people are ok with it?

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Hi Kieran, there are rumours and information circulating on social media just now regarding Block 7 being allocated tickets for Aston Villa away even though the ST holders sale does not begin until tomorrow.

As fans liaison officer, can you please confirm if Block 7 have been allocated/had tickets put aside for them for this game? If so, what section and how many have they been allocated?

We've already seen a post on social media today, which has since been deleted saying that someone has been sorted out with a ticket through Block 7. The club stated at the Hibs First Membership launch night that they would not be given any sort of priority for away games and yet it seems they may have had tickets put aside for them.

If they are all members of Hibs First then thats brilliant, good stuff, I'll happily delete the thread and everyone can relax safe in the knowledge they are members, but if they are not all members of Hibs First and they have had tickets put aside then the club are going against the very ticketing system they put in place in the first place.

I'm sure I speak for many posters on here when I say this - I'm all for atmosphere at games and they do contribute to it very well but that shouldn't make them entitled to tickets or preferential treatment ahead of any other ST holder not in Hibs First.

Thanks in advance for your reply.

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No supporters group, including Block 7, receive priority tickets unless they’re a member of Hibs First ✅

I’m back working with schools during the working week, best bet is to drop me a message or email and I’ll get back as quickly as possible - [email protected]

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Originally Posted by Power

No supporters group, including Block 7, receive priority tickets unless they’re a member of Hibs First ✅

I’m back working with schools during the working week, best bet is to drop me a message or email and I’ll get back as quickly as possible - [email protected]

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There we go. Folk can stop panicking now

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Originally Posted by Power

No supporters group, including Block 7, receive priority tickets unless they’re a member of Hibs First ✅

I’m back working with schools during the working week, best bet is to drop me a message or email and I’ll get back as quickly as possible - [email protected]

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Looks like the thread can be deleted then as per the original post.

No more need for any drama regarding tickets (which some posters will be gutted about as they spend half their life talking about ticket allocations).

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Originally Posted by Power

No supporters group, including Block 7, receive priority tickets unless they’re a member of Hibs First ✅

I’m back working with schools during the working week, best bet is to drop me a message or email and I’ll get back as quickly as possible - [email protected]

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Excellent. Thanks for your response.

One last thing though, whats the premium priority access another poster mentioned on the Villa away thread? :dunno:

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Excellent. Thanks for your response.

One last thing though, whats the premium priority access another poster mentioned on the Villa away thread? :dunno:

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More than likely hospitality holders at ER.

Pretty much every hospitality holder at any club will be given ticket priority for big games, as a reward for the financial support they give the club. Like Hibs First, but obviously on grander scale.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Excellent. Thanks for your response.

One last thing though, whats the premium priority access another poster mentioned on the Villa away thread? :dunno:

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Hospitality guys? I assume if your paying 20k a year for example then you’ll get any tickets you want.

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Originally Posted by marinello59

Maybe just try emailing KP? He can’t be monitoring fan forums 24/7.

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I've e-mailed the club twice since the Motherwell game regarding B7.....no reply.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Excellent. Thanks for your response.

One last thing though, whats the premium priority access another poster mentioned on the Villa away thread? :dunno:

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Pathetic post from you in the first place. As usual.

its asking a question many wanted an answer to! which we now have and we move on with the knowledge that block 7 are not given any preferential treatment on ticket allocations

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Originally Posted by Frazerbob

I've e-mailed the club twice since the Motherwell game regarding B7.....no reply.

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Have you tried emailing KPower?

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Originally Posted by Fritz

Pathetic post from you in the first place. As usual.

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I think the question had to be asked so I don't think it was pathetic in the slightest.

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Originally Posted by Power

No supporters group, including Block 7, receive priority tickets unless they’re a member of Hibs First ✅

I’m back working with schools during the working week, best bet is to drop me a message or email and I’ll get back as quickly as possible - [email protected]

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Thanks for clarifying.

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Originally Posted by scoopyboy

I think the question had to be asked so I don't think it was pathetic in the slightest.

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It’s only had to be asked because people including HC have been all over .Net tickets threads and other social media spreading rumours saying that B7 were getting special treatment.

On one hand they these people are complaining that B7 are intimidating people from their designated seats while simultaneously saying that B7 are being given special treatment by being allocated seats all together.

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Originally Posted by Power

No supporters group, including Block 7, receive priority tickets unless they’re a member of Hibs First ✅

I’m back working with schools during the working week, best bet is to drop me a message or email and I’ll get back as quickly as possible - [email protected]

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And what about the shambles of tickets going on general sale on Friday before season ticket sales opened?

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Originally Posted by aarsan

And what about the shambles of tickets going on general sale on Friday before season ticket sales opened?

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What about it?

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Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

It’s only had to be asked because people including HC have been all over .Net tickets threads and other social media spreading rumours saying that B7 were getting special treatment.

On one hand they these people are complaining that B7 are intimidating people from their designated seats while simultaneously saying that B7 are being given special treatment by being allocated seats all together.

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Nothing to do with it.

The question was are Block 7 getting preferential treatment when it comes to ticket allocation.

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

What about it?

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

What about it?

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It reduced the availability of more tickets in today’s general sale and left many FFL ST holders to scramble with the rest - when these guys should have been sorted first. Also ST holders being able to buy additional tickets on Friday. Shambolic. There was a twitter/X post from Kieran indicating it was all planned that way when it clearly wasn’t. As they swiftly started tweaking the ticketing system over the weekend. Folk have lost out due to this chaos. Its a pretty big deal and isn’t a great look imo.

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Originally Posted by Fritz

Pathetic post from you in the first place. As usual.

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Perfectly rational post imo. The rumours were circulating and they’ve now been put to bed.

It’s almost like what this forum is for🤷🏻*♂️

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Originally Posted by tamig

It reduced the availability of more tickets in today’s general sale and left many FFL ST holders to scramble with the rest - when these guys should have been sorted first. Also ST holders being able to buy additional tickets on Friday. Shambolic. There was a twitter/X post from Kieran indicating it was all planned that way when it clearly wasn’t. As they swiftly started tweaking the ticketing system over the weekend. Folk have lost out due to this chaos. Its a pretty big deal and isn’t a great look imo.

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Clearly someone made a pig's ear of it, but it can't be undone so unless you're after your pound of flesh, not much point in chasing KP or Hibs for much more than an assurance it won't happen again, which I certainly hope and think it won't.

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Originally Posted by Winston Ingram

Perfectly rational post imo. The rumours were circulating and they’ve now been put to bed.

It’s almost like what this forum is for🤷🏻*♂️

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If it had came from any other poster probably so, you can just tell they were hoping for another answer.

They clearly state if KP confirms no priority they'll delete the thread, yet when that happens they move on to another question about ticket priority. The guy is utterly obsessed with tickets / ticket allocations for some odd reason.

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

If it had came from any other poster probably so, you can just tell they were hoping for another answer.

They clearly state if KP confirms no priority they'll delete the thread, yet when that happens they move on to another question about ticket priority. The guy is utterly obsessed with tickets / ticket allocations for some odd reason.

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Give it a rest ffs.

I’m sorry, KP has played on words here. B7 have 100% had tickets put to the side but I presume they won’t be allowed to by them until noon today.

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

If it had came from any other poster probably so, you can just tell they were hoping for another answer.

They clearly state if KP confirms no priority they'll delete the thread, yet when that happens they move on to another question about ticket priority. The guy is utterly obsessed with tickets / ticket allocations for some odd reason.

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I think, in this case, HC has a very valid point and is 100% correct in questioning it.

Whether the answer provided is correct, remains to be seen.

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Originally Posted by lyonhibs

Clearly someone made a pig's ear of it, but it can't be undone so unless you're after your pound of flesh, not much point in chasing KP or Hibs for much more than an assurance it won't happen again, which I certainly hope and think it won't.

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It could’ve been undone - tickets could’ve been cancelled. Like what Villa are doing for their home game.

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Originally Posted by Power

No supporters group, including Block 7, receive priority tickets unless they’re a member of Hibs First ✅

I’m back working with schools during the working week, best bet is to drop me a message or email and I’ll get back as quickly as possible - [email protected]

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Cheers for clarifying KP

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Excellent. Thanks for your response.

One last thing though, whats the premium priority access another poster mentioned on the Villa away thread? :dunno:

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This post has a real columbo feel to it and i love it.

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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs

It could’ve been undone - tickets could’ve been cancelled. Like what Villa are doing for their home game.

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Is it actually confirmed that Villa are doing that beyond internet hearsay? Even so, it's not comparable unless we're expecting that hundreds of Villa fans benefitted from the cock up? (Which is impossible thanks to needing a purchase history etc)

Zero chance of Block7 having tickets together at Villa Park if they're in the scramble today.

We will see.

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Originally Posted by lyonhibs

Is it actually confirmed that Villa are doing that beyond internet hearsay? Even so, it's not comparable unless we're expecting that hundreds of Villa fans benefitted from the cock up? (Which is impossible thanks to needing a purchase history etc)

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It’s all online - youd basically extract the data into a spreadsheet out the back of the data and identify which ST bought more than 1 and which non ST bought a ticket before yesterday. It’s ticketmaster we’re talking about here - not some tinpot organisation.

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Originally Posted by Hibernian Verse

Zero chance of Block7 having tickets together at Villa Park if they're in the scramble today.

We will see.

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Not really.

They'll all have each other in their networks, agree a place to buy and everyone will try at the same time.

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Originally Posted by Onceinawhile

Not really.

They'll all have each other in their networks, agree a place to buy and everyone will try at the same time.

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Max of 6 tickets can be bought in one transaction.

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Originally Posted by Brooster

Give it a rest ffs.

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Why? Certain posters have been on a number of threads saying that block 7 get priority.

It's above in black and white they don't.

Certain posters are still trying to pretend they do.

Maybe they should give it a rest?

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Originally Posted by Onceinawhile

Not really.

They'll all have each other in their networks, agree a place to buy and everyone will try at the same time.

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Which would work if we were able to choose seats but we don't have that system in place on the eticketing site for this one. It's max 6 tickets and choose a section. You're then randomly assigned rows & seats.

I guess they could all roughly be in the same area, but then you'll have others buying in that area. Plus the tickets will go in 5 mins.

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Originally Posted by Onceinawhile

Why? Certain posters have been on a number of threads saying that block 7 get priority.

It's above in black and white they don't.

Certain posters are still trying to pretend they do.

Maybe they should give it a rest?

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It is in black and white. Last week I was told they were assigned after other priority groups due to policing, now they suddenly don't get priority.

Two different shades of any colour you like.

Pretty cringe how rumours can grow. They aren't getting priority so a lot of wasted time and energy. Close thread stick in the bin. Hibs 3 AV 0

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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs

It’s all online - youd basically extract the data into a spreadsheet out the back of the data and identify which ST bought more than 1 and which non ST bought a ticket before yesterday. It’s ticketmaster we’re talking about here - not some tinpot organisation.

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I know it would've been technically feasible but once the loophole was open for more than about 10 seconds, the genie was out the lamp and whatever route Hibs chose would've been a PR cluster ****.

All hypothetical now mind, the game is a sell out with the most Hibs fans in attendance at a game since the late 70's.

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Originally Posted by Onceinawhile

Why? Certain posters have been on a number of threads saying that block 7 get priority.

It's above in black and white they don't.

Certain posters are still trying to pretend they do.

Maybe they should give it a rest?

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Perhaps you don’t know what others do.

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Originally Posted by Hibernian Verse

Zero chance of Block7 having tickets together at Villa Park if they're in the scramble today.

We will see.

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Originally Posted by Onceinawhile

Not really.

They'll all have each other in their networks, agree a place to buy and everyone will try at the same time.

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There is absolutely no chance they will be lucky enough to just so happen to get tickets together at Villa park in todays sale. Its impossible, so if they are all standing together then that raises another question. Were they sorted out? Or have they just piled into an area they fancy? If they are in the lower tier you will know theres nonsense going on.

You'll be lucky to get two together today never mind 50-100 altogether.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

There is absolutely no chance they will be lucky enough to just so happen to get tickets together at Villa park in todays sale. Its impossible, so if they are all standing together then that raises another question. Were they sorted out? Or have they just piled into an area they fancy? If they are in the lower tier you will know theres nonsense going on.

You'll be lucky to get two together today never mind 50-100 altogether.

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Your getting worried about something that hasn't happened after getting worked up about something else you heard that hasn't happened

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

There is absolutely no chance they will be lucky enough to just so happen to get tickets together at Villa park in todays sale. Its impossible, so if they are all standing together then that raises another question. Were they sorted out? Or have they just piled into an area they fancy? If they are in the lower tier you will know theres nonsense going.

You'll be lucky to get two together today never mind 50-100 altogether.

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Judging by a) KP's clear answer earlier in this thread and b) reports of their previous behaviour towards other Hibs fans, the "pile into area of their choice" option is the most likely one *if* that comes to pass, which I doubt it will.

With the game absolutely sold out, that could cause friction in the home stands before the game even kicks off. Hope everyone behaves themselves and sticks to their allocate seat, wherever it may be.

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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs

It could’ve been undone - tickets could’ve been cancelled. Like what Villa are doing for their home game.

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Villa aren’t cancelling any tickets.

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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs

It could’ve been undone - tickets could’ve been cancelled. Like what Villa are doing for their home game.

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Never cancelled mine.

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Originally Posted by lyonhibs

Judging by a) KP's clear answer earlier in this thread and b) reports of their previous behaviour towards other Hibs fans, the "pile into area of their choice" option is the most likely one *if* that comes to pass, which I doubt it will.

With the game absolutely sold out, that could cause friction in the home stands before the game even kicks off. Hope everyone behaves themselves and sticks to their allocate seat, wherever it may be.

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The piling into whatever area they please pish needs to GTF.

If I’m lucky enough to get tickets today then I want to be there, enjoying it with the people I bought tickets with, not ending up dotted round the away end trying to find whatever seat some coked up fanny has decided they don’t fancy.

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Originally Posted by Bristolhibby

Villa aren’t cancelling any tickets.

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👍🏼 thought I’d read they were.

Point still stands - it would be an easy thing to do. We just chose not to.

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Originally Posted by Stubbsy90+2

The piling into whatever area they please pish needs to GTF.

If I’m lucky enough to get tickets today then I want to be there, enjoying it with the people I bought tickets with, not ending up dotted round the away end trying to find whatever seat some coked up fanny has decided they don’t fancy.

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I thought you said you hadn’t renewed your season ticket this year?

Surely you’re not planning to use someone else’s client reference number to jump the queue and deny a genuine season ticket holders a ticket?

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Originally Posted by Stubbsy90+2

I’ve not renewed. 20 odd years up until this season I had a season ticket and I won’t be renewing. I’ll no doubt still be along to most games but I simply haven't particularly enjoyed going to watch Hibs for a good few years.

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Originally Posted by Stubbsy90+2

The piling into whatever area they please pish needs to GTF.

If I’m lucky enough to get tickets today then I want to be there, enjoying it with the people I bought tickets with, not ending up dotted round the away end trying to find whatever seat some coked up fanny has decided they don’t fancy.

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same. I’m in section 43 so… hope all goes well.

hope the young boys actually have seats and are not copying the OF tactics…

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Originally Posted by lyonhibs

Judging by a) KP's clear answer earlier in this thread and b) reports of their previous behaviour towards other Hibs fans, the "pile into area of their choice" option is the most likely one *if* that comes to pass, which I doubt it will.

With the game absolutely sold out, that could cause friction in the home stands before the game even kicks off. Hope everyone behaves themselves and sticks to their allocate seat, wherever it may be.

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They're meaning the away game.

B7 have the habit at away games of all just piling in wherever they like - saw it up at dingwall last season.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

There is absolutely no chance they will be lucky enough to just so happen to get tickets together at Villa park in todays sale. Its impossible, so if they are all standing together then that raises another question. Were they sorted out? Or have they just piled into an area they fancy? If they are in the lower tier you will know theres nonsense going on.

You'll be lucky to get two together today never mind 50-100 altogether.

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They won't get tickets together but will take others seats as they do at all other away games. There is no ticket conspiracy just a bunch of young guys who think they are the only supporters that matter.

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Originally Posted by lucky

They won't get tickets together but will take others seats as they do at all other away games. There is no ticket conspiracy just a bunch of young guys who think they are the only supporters that matter.

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Thats exactly the type of thing that needs stopped by the club. Threats of intimidation and abuse towards other Hibs fans should be met with a ban on tickets for them until they learn to behave.

Just a polite suggestion, but KP has been good enough to come and answer the query fairly promptly and very clearly. Therefore might be an idea to delete this thread and continue the squabbling and doubting of his official answer on one of the many other suitable threads?

Just in case he’s trawling through these posts for any other questions that are asked because some punter used the wrong group name on Twitter.

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Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

I thought you said you hadn’t renewed your season ticket this year?

Surely you’re not planning to use someone else’s client reference number to jump the queue and deny a genuine season ticket holders a ticket?

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I’m absolutely planning on doing that as will hundreds of others.

The question has been answered so I'm closing the thread. Discussions can be continued on the appropriate threads