Keep the Old Firm Down to Half a Stand Each

**HibeeHibernian4** · 16-12-2018 01:35 PM

I'm serious, I don't care what the cost is. The difference between them having a full stand roaring them on and having half a stand was so noticeable. We will win more games and we will earn more money by keeping both of those horrible clubs down to half a stand each.

**SirDavidsNapper** · 16-12-2018 01:36 PM

Absolutely.

**makaveli1875** · 16-12-2018 01:37 PM

They had a full stand last time .. we beat them all the same.

**~~Hibeesmad~~** · 16-12-2018 01:37 PM

Keep results coming like that and we will fill the south stand no problem. I expect to see more people go on Wednesday now

***Frazerbob*** · 16-12-2018 01:55 PM

Probably cost us a fair few bob as we sold very few in the south stand but 100% worth it. By a country mile the quietest I’ve ever heard the away stand st a Celtic game. No question a full, noisy stand helps the old firm.

**Onion** · 16-12-2018 01:55 PM

Must admit when we walked in and saw hundreds of empty seats in the South, looked a bit silly. But once the game started, the effect was clear- hardly heard the plastics all game. If we keep producing performances like that then it’s worth the lost revenue.

***Carheenlea*** · 16-12-2018 01:59 PM

Playing like we did today a full South of Celtic fans wouldn’t have made any difference, but playing like that today should ensure a fuller Hibs half on Wednesday. It was the quietest I’ve ever heard Celtic.

***Keith_M*** · 16-12-2018 02:00 PM

Totally agree.

l had doubts about whether now was the right time but I really enjoyed having so few of them today

**~~660~~** · 16-12-2018 02:02 PM

Celtic fans were quieter than I think I’ve ever seen then. Odd.

***Green_one*** · 16-12-2018 02:05 PM

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Celtic fans were quieter than I think I’ve ever seen then. Odd.

Enjoyed seeing them but not hearing them. Happy to keep their numbers down

**Saturday Boy** · 16-12-2018 02:06 PM

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Celtic fans were quieter than I think I’ve ever seen then. Odd.

They were halfway through “What a ***** home support” when Slivka stuck the ball in the net.

Pretty quiet after that 😄😄

**Cabbage East** · 16-12-2018 02:07 PM

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They had a full stand last time .. we beat them all the same.

You’ve missed the point completely.

**The Green Goblin** · 16-12-2018 02:11 PM

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I'm serious, I don't care what the cost is. The difference between them having a full stand roaring them on and having half a stand was so noticeable. We will win more games and we will earn more money by keeping both of those horrible clubs down to half a stand each.

I was saying this after the game. The difference is massive and it definitely played a part today. We should never change it back.

**sauzee=legend** · 16-12-2018 02:12 PM

Did they actually sing a single song/chant?
Worlds greatest fans and all that remember....

**The Green Goblin** · 16-12-2018 02:13 PM

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Must admit when we walked in and saw hundreds of empty seats in the South, looked a bit silly. But once the game started, the effect was clear- hardly heard the plastics all game. If we keep producing performances like that then it’s worth the lost revenue.

The attendance was still decent: 18k +

**The Green Goblin** · 16-12-2018 02:14 PM

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They were halfway through “What a ***** home support” when Slivka stuck the ball in the net.

Pretty quiet after that 😄😄

That was a poetic moment. Made me laugh

**Wakeyhibee** · 16-12-2018 02:16 PM

as long as the Hibs support warrant it then yes keep it this way. (IE we don't go back to 10k crowds)

I know this was a poorer turn out but understandable, and still much better than it was a few years back.

I have a feeling a few more will return v Sevco. I am hoping we've turned a corner and can keep this momentum going so things can happen in January

**Onion** · 16-12-2018 02:20 PM

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Did they actually sing a single song/chant?
Worlds greatest fans and all that remember....

No Rosenbourg to bail them out this time 😎

***wookie70*** · 16-12-2018 02:20 PM

They never got the opportunity to influence today so for me giving them half the stand is a decision that is in the balance. Not sure how much it costs but it must be around £50K. That is the difference between a younger getting a contract for a couple of years. On the other hand they could have given their team a wee lift if they had the full stand and got them playing again. Those pointsmight earn Hibs £50K at the end of teh season. It's a no brainer if we can sell most of the seats but as it is there is a difficult decision to make.

**Juniper Greens** · 16-12-2018 02:34 PM

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They never got the opportunity to influence today so for me giving them half the stand is a decision that is in the balance. Not sure how much it costs but it must be around £50K. That is the difference between a younger getting a contract for a couple of years. On the other hand they could have given their team a wee lift if they had the full stand and got them playing again. Those pointsmight earn Hibs £50K at the end of teh season. It's a no brainer if we can sell most of the seats but as it is there is a difficult decision to make.

50k?! Have a word. I'd be surprised if the loss in profit is more than 20k. A must from now on. Let's just hope the fans come back on Wednesday

**davhibby** · 16-12-2018 02:44 PM

They tried to get a few songs going second half but it was so quiet they got drowned out easily. Well done hibs for making the decision and hopefully we'll have more fans in the south on Wed

**~~The 90+2~~** · 16-12-2018 02:46 PM

It helped I think and there will be now more fans there on weds on the back of the result. It’s the only way the club will grown and should be applauded for having the baws to do so.

***Lancs Harp*** · 16-12-2018 02:48 PM

Perhaps arrange for a few restricted view posts to be installed next time too.

**Aim Here** · 16-12-2018 02:49 PM

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I'm serious, I don't care what the cost is. The difference between them having a full stand roaring them on and having half a stand was so noticeable. We will win more games and we will earn more money by keeping both of those horrible clubs down to half a stand each.

To be fair, I suspect that the major factor in the silence from the South today was the fact that we scored a goal 40 seconds from kickoff...

***Keith_M*** · 16-12-2018 02:51 PM

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50k?! Have a word. I'd be surprised if the loss in profit is more than 20k. A must from now on. Let's just hope the fans come back on Wednesday

2,000 short of capacity, at about £25 per head sounds about right.

The thing is, there won't be nearly so many empty seats next time, not after today's result

**GreenCastle** · 16-12-2018 02:54 PM

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Celtic fans were quieter than I think I’ve ever seen then. Odd.

Worst Celtic support I’ve ever heard. Hardly a song.

Agree - I would limit Celtic and Sevco to the minimal as it does make a difference.

**HibeeHibernian4** · 16-12-2018 03:05 PM

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To be fair, I suspect that the major factor in the silence from the South today was the fact that we scored a goal 40 seconds from kickoff...

With a full stand, they would've rallied in the second half and produced a lot of noise to try and inspire their team into a comeback. It didn't happen.

***wookie70*** · 16-12-2018 03:06 PM

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50k?! Have a word. I'd be surprised if the loss in profit is more than 20k. A must from now on. Let's just hope the fans come back on Wednesday

2000 tickets at around £25 quid and you can add the extra stewarding that is required to that. Not sure how many seats are lost purely to segregation but it will be a couple of hundred I imagine. That game is a definite sell out if we gave them the full end so I think £50K is a fair figure. It still doesn't mean it was a bad decision though. The fans need to step up to make the clubs decision easy, the club have done their bit.

**Pretty Boy** · 16-12-2018 03:18 PM

Hardly heard them.

Ok the early goal probably helped but I've heard them outsing us even when trailing before. Today they couldn't get anything going and eventually just gave up. If we hit a bit form we'll sell far more in the south than we did today anyway, starting with Wednesday.

**Ozyhibby** · 16-12-2018 03:58 PM

I think we need to give it more time. It will take time to build up the fan base to the point where we are selling out the south as well.

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