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  1. 18-06-2011 01:53 PM #1
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    Famous five shut for Barnsley game.

    http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2378217

    "Supporters should note that the Famous Five Stand will be closed for the Barnsley match on July 16 due to a prior event being booked. Only the East and West Stands will be open for home support for this game."

    seems a bit odd.
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  2. 18-06-2011 01:59 PM #2
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    Wedding? Seminar?

    Even if there wasn't a "prior booking" you'd have to say it would be sensible to close it for cost cutting reasons.
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    Sir Tom Farmer is entertaining a couple of Russian Oligarch's and some Asian billionaires with a view to buying the club and taking us to the next level......obviously.
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    It is indeed a wedding. They Only found out a couple of days ago there was a game on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by duffers View Post
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    It is indeed a wedding. They Only found out a couple of days ago there was a game on.
    They probably can't believe their luck.
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  6. 18-06-2011 02:44 PM #6
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    “The” Hibs Club is delighted to announce that “The” Hibs Club will be open as usual for pre-match drinks and snacks.

    Do come along. For many it will be the first time you'll have seen we’ve had the painters in … and jolly nice it looks too

    Indeed there may be a wee bit something special for non-members (something the members already enjoy) for the pre-season matches but, cough, I’ve said too much already
    Last edited by "The" Hibs Club; 18-06-2011 at 02:46 PM. Reason: We will also be open after the match
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  7. 18-06-2011 04:09 PM #7
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    Ironic that the FF stands opening was against Barnsley IIRC.
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  8. 18-06-2011 05:34 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frazerbob View Post
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    Wedding? Seminar?

    Even if there wasn't a "prior booking" you'd have to say it would be sensible to close it for cost cutting reasons.
    Why?

    I've had a Season Ticket in the F5 since it was opened and the Cowshed before that - always been my preferred viewpoint to watch from behind the goals. And I always get my own season ticket seat for friendlies and cup games, with two execptions in 16 years (one cup game in 2001, and Bohemians last year)

    I've no problem with it being closed for a good reason on the odd occasion like this for what is only after all a pre-season friendly with likely limited demand. But why is the the arbitary assumption always that the F5 should be closed and inconvenince the supporters in that stand? Why not close the West, or the East for that matter. Or close the South and stick the away fans in half of the East? (It has a segregation wall after all) That way you are still accomodating the supporters who like a behind the goal view.
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  9. 18-06-2011 05:38 PM #9
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    Because the West can't be closed because of corporate, directors etc and the East probably has more season tickets than the other two?
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  10. 18-06-2011 06:50 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by greenlad View Post
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    Why?

    I've had a Season Ticket in the F5 since it was opened and the Cowshed before that - always been my preferred viewpoint to watch from behind the goals. And I always get my own season ticket seat for friendlies and cup games, with two execptions in 16 years (one cup game in 2001, and Bohemians last year)

    I've no problem with it being closed for a good reason on the odd occasion like this for what is only after all a pre-season friendly with likely limited demand. But why is the the arbitary assumption always that the F5 should be closed and inconvenince the supporters in that stand? Why not close the West, or the East for that matter. Or close the South and stick the away fans in half of the East? (It has a segregation wall after all) That way you are still accomodating the supporters who like a behind the goal view.
    I would close both the South and the FF stands for the Barnsley game and any others that will attract similar small crowds. The small traveling support could easily be given an area of the West. I appreciate there will be a few fans like you who will be a bit put out but at the end of the day, if it benefits the club by reducing costs then surely it's a good move. The numbers inconenienced by closing those two stands will be considerably less than if the West or East were closed.
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  11. 18-06-2011 06:53 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frazerbob View Post
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    I would close both the South and the FF stands for the Barnsley game and any others that will attract similar small crowds. The small traveling support could easily be given an area of the West. I appreciate there will be a few fans like you who will be a bit put out but at the end of the day, if it benefits the club by reducing costs then surely it's a good move. The numbers inconenienced by closing those two stands will be considerably less than if the West or East were closed.
    I agree entirely. Almost.
    I would give them a small area in the East.
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  12. 18-06-2011 07:18 PM #12
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    I'm raging about this. I was hoping to go to this game and give my seat in the FF a wee clean and polish for the start of the new season!

    PETRIE!!!
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    From what I have been told, the FF has been pre-booked by the " Real Fans Sit in the East" campaign roadshow. The reason is self-explanatory.......
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    Quote Originally Posted by duffers View Post
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    It is indeed a wedding. They Only found out a couple of days ago there was a game on.
    Mum and Dad of the Bride are
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    Quote Originally Posted by ronaldo7 View Post
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    Mum and Dad of the Bride are
    Did the groom do a sneaky then

    "Don't worry - it's a great venue, loads of space"


    "What? there's a game on? Who'd have thought it eh?"

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  16. 19-06-2011 08:06 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by "The" Hibs Club View Post
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    “The” Hibs Club is delighted to announce that “The” Hibs Club will be open as usual for pre-match drinks and snacks.

    Do come along. For many it will be the first time you'll have seen we’ve had the painters in … and jolly nice it looks too

    Indeed there may be a wee bit something special for non-members (something the members already enjoy) for the pre-season matches but, cough, I’ve said too much already
    Why is "the" in quotations?!
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  17. 19-06-2011 08:24 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve-O View Post
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    Why is "the" in quotations?!
    It's what's above the entrance door into the place.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
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    It's what's above the entrance door into the place.
    You are correct now I think about it.

    However, question still stands
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve-O View Post
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    You are correct now I think about it.

    However, question still stands
    I've asked someone else the question. We may yet still get an answer
    Space to let
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