I'm hoping for a bumper crowd against Ayr on Saturday.

***Hibbyradge*** · 04-01-2011 10:51 AM

Reduced prices, different opposition from the usual SPL merry-go-round and the possibility of seeing a new player or two.

Zemamma and Duffy will get more game time and some players may have been moved on.

Add to the mix the fact that 2011 is going to be "our year"

and we have all the elements which people have been calling out for so we should be looking forward to a healthy attendance.

Hibernian, Hibernian, ra ra ra.

**PeeJay** · 04-01-2011 10:55 AM

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Reduced prices, different opposition from the usual SPL merry-go-round and the possibility of seeing a new player or two.

Zemamma and Duffy will get more game time and some players may have been moved on.

Add to the mix the fact that 2011 is going to be "our year"

and we have all the elements which people have been calling out for so we should be looking forward to a healthy attendance.

Hibernian, Hibernian, ra ra ra.

Had a look into some Ayr United forum yesterday: they're really looking forward to a day out in Edinburgh with a big team - there seemed to be suggestions of them bringing up to 1500-2000 fans through - no idea if that's realistic, but they sounded pretty upbeat and looking for a draw at least...hope we don't treat them too lightly

**BEEJ** · 04-01-2011 11:01 AM

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no idea if that's realistic, but they sounded pretty upbeat and looking for a draw at least...hope we don't treat them too lightly

Given our record in league and cup fixtures over the last 11 months, how on earth could anyone at Hibs take ANY team lightly?

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Reduced prices, different opposition from the usual SPL merry-go-round and the possibility of seeing a new player or two.

Zemamma and Duffy will get more game time and some players may have been moved on.

Add to the mix the fact that 2011 is going to be "our year"

and we have all the elements which people have been calling out for so we should be looking forward to a healthy attendance.

Hibernian, Hibernian, ra ra ra.

Plus Booth and Byrne available to make appearances. Much of potential interest come Saturday.

Looking forward to it.

GGTTH

**~~Toaods~~** · 04-01-2011 11:25 AM

Lucky to get 10,000. Money's always tight at this time of year and we're crap. They are no great attraction as not really likely to win. Ladbrokes might get my gate money.

***Keith_M*** · 04-01-2011 11:35 AM

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Lucky to get 10,000. Money's always tight at this time of year and we're crap. They are no great attraction as not really likely to win. Ladbrokes might get my gate money.

Have you ever thought of getting the job of PR man at Easter Road?

**~~Toaods~~** · 04-01-2011 12:09 PM

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Have you ever thought of getting the job of PR man at Easter Road?

I don't conform to management dress codes...

***erin go bragh*** · 04-01-2011 12:59 PM

Still think its a joke that your season ticket is not valid for cup games

most folk wont get paid till 14th[well i do]
GGTTH ps 9500 tops

***NORTHERNHIBBY*** · 04-01-2011 01:00 PM

What was the score the last time we played Ayr United in a Cup game?

**Sir David Gray** · 04-01-2011 01:26 PM

I would say the attendance on Saturday will be between 8 and 9,000.

I can't see it being much more than that, to be honest.

**~~Toaods~~** · 04-01-2011 01:31 PM

I've never been one for the belief that 'not turning up sends them a message' but sadly, although we've been ion worse positions, I actually feel like I have no desire to watch this bunch currently. Without wholesale changes to the playing staff, an early exit from the Scottish Cup with likely missing out on the top 6 will see me find alternative plans for my Saturdays this season.

**GreenCastle** · 04-01-2011 01:40 PM

Last season we barely broke the 10,000 mark in 2 games in the Scottish Cup games at home.

I think a crowd of around 9,500 max will be there on Saturday.

**~~Toaods~~** · 04-01-2011 01:40 PM

Lucky to get 10,000. Money's always tight at this time of year and we're crap. They are no great attraction and not really likely to win. Ladbrokes might get my gate money.

***lapsedhibee*** · 04-01-2011 01:48 PM

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Lucky to get 10,000. Money's always tight at this time of year and we're crap. They are no great attraction as not really likely to win. Ladbrokes might get my gate money.

Something not right there. The match gets more attractive the more likely Hibs are to lose?

If you're suggesting Ayr have no chance of winning and therefore the tie is a hopeless mismatch, I give you Arbroath in the mid-70s.

**~~Toaods~~** · 04-01-2011 01:58 PM

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Something not right there. The match gets more attractive the more likely Hibs are to lose?

If you're suggesting Ayr have no chance of winning and therefore the tie is a hopeless mismatch, I give you Arbroath in the mid-70s.

I meant to type 'and' rather than as.

You'll find that gives my post a completely different slant:

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Lucky to get 10,000. Money's always tight at this time of year and we're crap. They are no great attraction and not really likely to win. Ladbrokes might get my gate money.

and I was at the Arbroath, Montrose, Q of S nightmares my point is that although I'm not saying they will not win it is unlikely and even less likely to draw Joe Bloggs along on a free Saturday to enjoy a good cup match.

**Lago** · 04-01-2011 02:04 PM

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I've never been one for the belief that 'not turning up sends them a message' but sadly, although we've been ion worse positions, I actually feel like I have no desire to watch this bunch currently. Without wholesale changes to the playing staff, an early exit from the Scottish Cup with likely missing out on the top 6 will see me find alternative plans for my Saturdays this season.

Go on then give us a clue, what alternatives do you have in mind?

**bighairyfaeleith** · 04-01-2011 02:27 PM

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Go on then give us a clue, what alternatives do you have in mind?

Strippers?

**Booked4Being-Ugly** · 04-01-2011 02:29 PM

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Strippers?

Count me in, anyone else going?

**~~Toaods~~** · 04-01-2011 02:53 PM

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Count me in, anyone else going?

for pissed off sports fans....

FISH.NET

***BT58*** · 04-01-2011 03:15 PM

If we were to sign anyone,, would they
be able to play on Saturday, or do you
Have to be signed 2 weeks before
New faces would help bump up crowd

***NORTHERNHIBBY*** · 04-01-2011 03:25 PM

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Strippers?

Not seen anyone dancing aimlessly around a Pole since Zibi left, so could be a go-er.

***Hibbyradge*** · 04-01-2011 03:41 PM

Many folk argue vehemently that a reduction in prices would lead to increased attendances.

£15 instead of £22 is a huge reduction, yet many don't want to pitch up on Saturday. Is there a lesson to be learned here?

Just as an aside, I bet a load more folk would turn up if we were playing Rangers or Celtic and that would cost £27, but I better not start another OFGTF debate.

**~~Toaods~~** · 04-01-2011 03:52 PM

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Many folk argue vehemently that a reduction in prices would lead to increased attendances.

£15 instead of £22 is a huge reduction, yet many don't want to pitch up on Saturday. Is there a lesson to be learned here?

Just as an aside, I bet a load more folk would turn up if we were playing Rangers or Celtic and that would cost £27, but I better not start another OFGTF debate.

This is a well documented drop in attendances period though, quite simply most people do not have the spare cash this month. Season ticket holders have to trudge along to buy/collect tickets prior to KO.......that is too much hassle for your modern day man on the street.

***Hibbyradge*** · 04-01-2011 04:23 PM

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This is a well documented drop in attendances period though, quite simply most people do not have the spare cash this month. Season ticket holders have to trudge along to buy/collect tickets prior to KO.......that is too much hassle for your modern day man on the street.

I bet they'd have made the effort if we had been playing the OF though.

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I bet they'd have made the effort if we had been playing the OF though.

Less effort to go to the Ayr game surely. Just turn up and pay your money. I might even take the opportunity to sample the new east.

**Niffy** · 04-01-2011 04:36 PM

Here's a crowd of bumpers...

**Dashing Bob S** · 04-01-2011 04:49 PM

The sad truth about the Scottish Cup is that nobody, except the Yams, really cares that much about it till they get to the final, then it's a glory hunter fest.

And the Yams only care because they think that we do, far more than we actually do, because of our ludicrously freaky record in in.

Can't see domestic cup competitions surviving in the future tbh, more likely the knockouts will be at the end of the season in bigger leagues like the CL and US pro sport.

***millarco*** · 04-01-2011 05:08 PM

We should be expecting a bumper crowd if the reconstruction threads are anything to go by. Given how boring it is playing the same old teams every week, I'd imagine a new team we haven't played in years will prove quite the attraction.

**aberhibsfc** · 04-01-2011 05:24 PM

I'll take anything as long as we get the win. Something to build confidence upon and buy CC time to gather a few deals this window to see us begin an upward in performances.

***Jim44*** · 04-01-2011 05:40 PM

Ayr will think they've died and gone to heaven. A 50-50 chance in a cup-tie against the softest touch in the SPL with an nice little earner for their trouble. At least this game will give our players a chance to see if they have any character after all. No excuses.