Famous Five Lower update - Since 1875

[Since1875Hibs]

Unfortunately after an original agreement was put in place we have been advised by the club they can not facilitate a move into the famous five lower for this Fridays Scottish Cup quarter final against Inverness.

We contacted the club through safety officer Alan Marshall and fans rep Kieran Power directly after the quarter final draw to request this. A meeting was arranged for Friday 21/02 however this was cancelled by the club at the last minute. After drawn out communications we finally got the go ahead on Saturday 22/02 and were advised to contact the ticket office to make arrangements. Due to the current ticket policy in place ticket office staff advised to take the matter back to the club.

Due to complications updating the ticket system and complaints from other fans in this area we have this afternoon been advised that this will not be going ahead.

Since1875 are extremely disappointed that despite going through the correct channels in plenty of time the club are unable to assist us in creating a better atmosphere for a defining game in our season. It is with regret that the players will be faced with an empty, silent famous 5 lower in the second half as we try to push the team on to the semi final.

[Since452]

Really disappointing

[gando]

Expected nothing less.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Puts the record straight at least.

[mentalhibee]

Get back in the east, you guys do a great job trying to create atmosphere but it doesn’t work in the current location. Something needs to change as the atmosphere has been terrible for a couple of seasons now.

[hibbysam]

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Unfortunately after an original agreement was put in place we have been advised by the club they can not facilitate a move into the famous five lower for this Fridays Scottish Cup quarter final against Inverness.

We contacted the club through safety officer Alan Marshall and fans rep Kieran Power directly after the quarter final draw to request this. A meeting was arranged for Friday 21/02 however this was cancelled by the club at the last minute. After drawn out communications we finally got the go ahead on Saturday 22/02 and were advised to contact the ticket office to make arrangements. Due to the current ticket policy in place ticket office staff advised to take the matter back to the club.

Due to complications updating the ticket system and complaints from other fans in this area we have this afternoon been advised that this will not be going ahead.

Since1875 are extremely disappointed that despite going through the correct channels in plenty of time the club are unable to assist us in creating a better atmosphere for a defining game in our season. It is with regret that the players will be faced with an empty, silent famous 5 lower in the second half as we try to push the team on to the semi final.

Piss up and brewery.

[B.H.F.C]

I’d usually say there is two sides to every story but, in this case, the club don’t really care IMO.

[EHZERO7]

Poor stuff. Over the last few seasons the club has made progress in a number of things but imo not addressing the lack of atmosphere at games and trying to do something to improve it isn’t one of them

[Hibeesmad]

At least those who complained can watch the game in peace.

[Hibs3-2]

Ridiculous from the club. Shambles.

[h1bs4life]

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Unfortunately after an original agreement was put in place we have been advised by the club they can not facilitate a move into the famous five lower for this Fridays Scottish Cup quarter final against Inverness.

We contacted the club through safety officer Alan Marshall and fans rep Kieran Power directly after the quarter final draw to request this. A meeting was arranged for Friday 21/02 however this was cancelled by the club at the last minute. After drawn out communications we finally got the go ahead on Saturday 22/02 and were advised to contact the ticket office to make arrangements. Due to the current ticket policy in place ticket office staff advised to take the matter back to the club.

Due to complications updating the ticket system and complaints from other fans in this area we have this afternoon been advised that this will not be going ahead.

Since1875 are extremely disappointed that despite going through the correct channels in plenty of time the club are unable to assist us in creating a better atmosphere for a defining game in our season. It is with regret that the players will be faced with an empty, silent famous 5 lower in the second half as we try to push the team on to the semi final.

Think you guys do a good job trying to stir up a bit of an atmosphere.
Can I ask why you guys left the East where there seemed to be a decent atmosphere and why you didn't try to move back to the East beside the away fans for this game.

[hibeerealist]

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Unfortunately after an original agreement was put in place we have been advised by the club they can not facilitate a move into the famous five lower for this Fridays Scottish Cup quarter final against Inverness.

We contacted the club through safety officer Alan Marshall and fans rep Kieran Power directly after the quarter final draw to request this. A meeting was arranged for Friday 21/02 however this was cancelled by the club at the last minute. After drawn out communications we finally got the go ahead on Saturday 22/02 and were advised to contact the ticket office to make arrangements. Due to the current ticket policy in place ticket office staff advised to take the matter back to the club.

Due to complications updating the ticket system and complaints from other fans in this area we have this afternoon been advised that this will not be going ahead.

Since1875 are extremely disappointed that despite going through the correct channels in plenty of time the club are unable to assist us in creating a better atmosphere for a defining game in our season. It is with regret that the players will be faced with an empty, silent famous 5 lower in the second half as we try to push the team on to the semi final.

Actually not such surprise given HFC and their previous!!

This was something that a lot of fans, silent majority, would like to see resolved and improve the atmosphere which evidently appears to be way down the list of "Things to do" at ER.

In my dealings with HFC on a couple of occasions relating to access/egress from East / South it was always The Security blame HFC and HFC blame security with none taking any responsibility - Security have no responsibility to me it is HFC and at each turn they disappear into thin air, problem solved.

I am interested to hear from any of those ST who complained and hear why they did so, we might understand things a bit better but I'll no hud my breath!!

[RoYO!]

Atmosphere has been truly dire for large portions of most games. Something needs to give. I would move the family section to the corner sections of the FF Lower towards the West. And the new singing section directly behind the goal/ towards the East.

I'd also move away fans to the upper tier of the south.

The team winning is quite simply the main thing. Are we as a club doing all we can to make sure this happens in this regard? No chance.

[Hibs90]

Someone needs to be asking about this sort of stuff at the AGM

[Peevemor]

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Unfortunately after an original agreement was put in place we have been advised by the club they can not facilitate a move into the famous five lower for this Fridays Scottish Cup quarter final against Inverness.

We contacted the club through safety officer Alan Marshall and fans rep Kieran Power directly after the quarter final draw to request this. A meeting was arranged for Friday 21/02 however this was cancelled by the club at the last minute. After drawn out communications we finally got the go ahead on Saturday 22/02 and were advised to contact the ticket office to make arrangements. Due to the current ticket policy in place ticket office staff advised to take the matter back to the club.

Due to complications updating the ticket system and complaints from other fans in this area we have this afternoon been advised that this will not be going ahead.

Since1875 are extremely disappointed that despite going through the correct channels in plenty of time the club are unable to assist us in creating a better atmosphere for a defining game in our season. It is with regret that the players will be faced with an empty, silent famous 5 lower in the second half as we try to push the team on to the semi final.

Well done mate! For a super fan you've done a great job turning folk against the club.

You still haven't said what agreement the club have gone back on. It looks to me like a meeting was cancelled when it was too late to change anything anyway.

Keep up the good work!

[hibeerealist]

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Piss up and brewery.

??? The guys appear to have gone through the channels and tried to get things done, your comment is harsh.

[Brightside]

So that end will be empty again. Shambles.

[hibeerealist]

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At least those who complained can watch the game in peace.

Aye and have five seats each!!!!

[BoomtownHibees]

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Well done mate! For a super fan you've done a great job turning folk against the club.

You still haven't said what agreement the club have gone back on. It looks to me like a meeting was cancelled when it was too late to change anything anyway.

Keep up the good work!

The poster states that they were given the go-ahead by the club and to take it to the ticket office. The option was then withdrawn due to being unable to change the ticketing policy as well as some complaints from other fans. Surely you read that though?

[Hibs90]

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Well done mate! For a super fan you've done a great job turning folk against the club.

You still haven't said what agreement the club have gone back on. It looks to me like a meeting was cancelled when it was too late to change anything anyway.

Keep up the good work!

Nah, it looks like to me someone at the club gave them the go ahead on Saturday 22nd.

Super fan etc? What a poor post from you.

[hibbysam]

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??? The guys appear to have gone through the channels and tried to get things done, your comment is harsh.

It was aimed at the club.

[Iggy Pope]

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Well done mate! For a super fan you've done a great job turning folk against the club.

You still haven't said what agreement the club have gone back on. It looks to me like a meeting was cancelled when it was too late to change anything anyway.

Keep up the good work!

The post appears pretty factual and states an agreement was in place. Poor response from you here.

[Peevemor]

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The poster states that they were given the go-ahead by the club and to take it to the ticket office. The option was then withdrawn due to being unable to change the ticketing system as well as some complaints from other fans. Surely you read that though?

After the family section ST holders had already bought their seats, therefore it was already too late.

[Scouse Hibee]

Sounds to me like this was never going to be possible, there had to be something in place before the ST holders were able to purchase their own seats otherwise it was doomed to fail. Who ever gave the initial agreement (who was it?) had no idea of the situation it seems.

[jakedance]

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Get back in the east, you guys do a great job trying to create atmosphere but it doesn’t work in the current location. Something needs to change as the atmosphere has been terrible for a couple of seasons now.

Spot on.

[Peevemor]

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The post appears pretty factual and states an agreement was in place. Poor response from you here.

Sorry I don't believe there was ever an agreement, now the OP is blaming the club and some of the usual suspects seem happy to jump on the bandwagon.

Poor show from the OP IMO.

[HibeeHibernian4]

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Well done mate! For a super fan you've done a great job turning folk against the club.

You still haven't said what agreement the club have gone back on. It looks to me like a meeting was cancelled when it was too late to change anything anyway.

Keep up the good work!

You’re really working overtime as the club’s one-man fire brigade right now aren’t you?

[Iggy Pope]

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After the family section ST holders had already bought their seats, therefore it was already too late.

The club giving them the go ahead and retracting (if so) is up there with arranging Hall of Fame dinners on Scottish Cup weekend.

[Robbo6-2]

The east should be the right place fir the signing section.

FFL is better than the ridiculous position its in just now

[BoomtownHibees]

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After the family section ST holders had already bought their seats, therefore it was already too late.

I’m not disagreeing with that point however that’s nothing to do with the arsey response you gave though