Hibs fans at the Scottish Cup Final

[Since90+2]

I'm not sure about the game being at Pittodrie to be honest.

There would be what, 500 fans of each team there? I suppose it would be good for the fans who did make it but I just think it would lose some of its glamour being played there. Let's be honest, it's a ***** stadium and just wouldn't feel right IMO.

[B.H.F.C]

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This is ON.

SFA looking really stupid and being embarrassed on national radio.

UCL at Wembley is game changer as it’s end of May.

I now think we have a 70-80% chance of fans at Hampden - probably only 4-5k but that’s a game changer.

Both Hibs and St Johnstone said they would to stadium if fans allowed in it eg Pittodrie.

We should know more in next 48 hours I would expect.

Big question. Will it be those who renewed the earliest who gets preference for tickets 👀

I don’t think it changes much. The SFA will come up with something to stop it. Probably related to it being enough time. If it had been a few weeks earlier and there had been a bit of pressure starting to build, I might have thought differently.

[Since90+2]

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This is ON.

SFA looking really stupid and being embarrassed on national radio.

UCL at Wembley is game changer as it’s end of May.

I now think we have a 70-80% chance of fans at Hampden - probably only 4-5k but that’s a game changer.

Both Hibs and St Johnstone said they would to stadium if fans allowed in it eg Pittodrie.

We should know more in next 48 hours I would expect.

Big question. Will it be those who renewed the earliest who gets preference for tickets 👀

On your last point, no. The game is this season therefore it will be season ticket holders for this year in the draw.

[Tommy75]

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It’s really poor that the SFA and clubs aren’t going all out to maximise the number of fans at the game .. st Johnstone wouldn’t take more than 10000 fans even if it was allowed..

No reason why 20000 fans couldn’t be in one the big stadiums in Scotland. It really is very disappointing they aren’t going all out to make this happen.

I would like it if the SFA asked the question if there was scope for the game to be held in the north of England. No difference to driving a few hours north to Aberdeen than a few hours south to Newcastle/Sunderland etc.

[WhileTheChief..]

Would rather an empty Hampden than playing in England, Dundee or Aberdeen.

They would suck for everyone bar the 500 or so. Hopefully a non starter.

[hibeedonald]

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On your last point, no. The game is this season therefore it will be season ticket holders for this year in the draw.

Pretty sure Hibs gave priority to renewals too for the last cup final

[Centre Hawf]

Personally I don't think I'd like to see the final moved to Aberdeen. The stadium is a bit of a dump and while it would be nice for the 500 to 1000 fans we'd probably get in the ground to maybe see us win. I think the Scottish Cup final should be at a stadium with a bit more about it.

Everyone else has won their trophy and had their historic pictures taken at Hampden, I don't think I'd like to look back on ours and have it look a bit like a Challenge Cup final.

[Since90+2]

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Pretty sure Hibs gave priority to renewals too for the last cup final

Every season ticket holder for the current season had a guaranteed ticket for the final.

You can't give priority for next season renewals when this season isn't even finished.

[Smartie]

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Every season ticket holder for the current season had a guaranteed ticket for the final.

You can't give priority for next season renewals when this season isn't even finished.

Pretty sure we gave priority for “next season” season tickets when we reached those 2 under Pat Fenlon.

[Since90+2]

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Pretty sure we gave priority for “next season” season tickets when we reached those 2 under Pat Fenlon.

I believe it was 1 ticket for the current season + 1 of you renewed, but every single season ticket holder was already guaranteed a ticket so they could offer that incentive.

That's not the case here, you can't give priority to people who have renewed for next season when this current season hasn't even finished and we have hardly any tickets.

[Centre Hawf]

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Pretty sure we gave priority for “next season” season tickets when we reached those 2 under Pat Fenlon.

Anyone who had a season ticket for that season or had bought a ticket for the next season were lumped into the same category of people who could buy tickets first before general sale.

[AliboyFC]

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I'm not sure about the game being at Pittodrie to be honest.

There would be what, 500 fans of each team there? I suppose it would be good for the fans who did make it but I just think it would lose some of its glamour being played there. Let's be honest, it's a ***** stadium and just wouldn't feel right IMO.

I like pittodrie.

[marinello59]

UEFA saying this is down to the SFA changes things massively. I still can’t see fans being there but there is some real hope now.

[marinello59]

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I like pittodrie.

It’s easily my least favourite ground.

[B.H.F.C]

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UEFA saying this is down to the SFA changes things massively. I still can’t see fans being there but there is some real hope now.

I have thought all along that the SFA were suspiciously quiet.

For all the talk of it being down to UEFA I think that was based on a report, maybe in The Sun. Unless I’ve missed it, I don’t think the SFA have ever actually said anything publicly.

[Col2]

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On your last point, no. The game is this season therefore it will be season ticket holders for this year in the draw.

Was joking a little or maybe not🙃

[Col2]

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Personally I don't think I'd like to see the final moved to Aberdeen. The stadium is a bit of a dump and while it would be nice for the 500 to 1000 fans we'd probably get in the ground to maybe see us win. I think the Scottish Cup final should be at a stadium with a bit more about it.

Everyone else has won their trophy and had their historic pictures taken at Hampden, I don't think I'd like to look back on ours and have it look a bit like a Challenge Cup final.

It won’t be moved for 1000 fans. I think if it’s say 5000 fans who get to see football again and a cup final many would be in favour.

[The Tubs]

In terms of the pitch and the wind, Pittodrie would surely be an advantage for St. Johnstone. Despite them having width too, wouldn't it suit their football more?

[Danderhall Hibs]

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I have thought all along that the SFA were suspiciously quiet.

For all the talk of it being down to UEFA I think that was based on a report, maybe in The Sun. Unless I’ve missed it, I don’t think the SFA have ever actually said anything publicly.

Broadfoot has been saying that it’s not in the control of the SFA for weeks due to the Euros. He’s been on Monday night sportsound a few times saying this when Tom English has been challenging the lack of action.

[B.H.F.C]

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Broadfoot has been saying that it’s not in the control of the SFA for weeks due to the Euros. He’s been on Monday night sportsound a few times saying this when Tom English has been challenging the lack of action.

He’s nothing to do with the SFA these days, is he?

[Sir David Gray]

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There’s every point. Even if it was 2000 and I wasn’t lucky enough to attend I’m no grudging any fellow supporters the opportunity to do so after one of the crappest years many will have endured

Yep.

[Billy Whizz]

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He’s nothing to do with the SFA these days, is he?

He’s an adviser to the SFA

[AliboyFC]

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It’s easily my least favourite ground.

I know it's old and crumbling but I do like the big stand they have there.

[B.H.F.C]

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He’s an adviser to the SFA

So the SFA have someone with a media presence, who advises them on whatever, pushing something out that doesn’t actually appear to be true. Very convenient that.

I don’t think they’ve had any interest in doing anything (particularly with the big two out) and were hoping it would just pass by without any real challenge.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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He’s nothing to do with the SFA these days, is he?

Spokesman/PR man/take the flak for us guy.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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So the SFA have someone with a media presence, who advises them on whatever, pushing something out that doesn’t actually appear to be true. Very convenient that.

I don’t think they’ve had any interest in doing anything (particularly with the big two out) and were hoping it would just pass by without any real challenge.

he’s normally on to defend the referees or confirm the process and explain why you can’t make any changes in Scottish football due to the “members organisation”.

[CL0762]

Pittodrie should be an absolute no go.

Playing the national cup final at that hole of a stadium? No thanks.

[007]

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I'm not sure about the game being at Pittodrie to be honest.

There would be what, 500 fans of each team there? I suppose it would be good for the fans who did make it but I just think it would lose some of its glamour being played there. Let's be honest, it's a ***** stadium and just wouldn't feel right IMO.

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Pittodrie should be an absolute no go.

Playing the national cup final at that hole of a stadium? No thanks.

Presumably you won't be putting your name forward for a ballot then if it's at Pittodrie? 😀

[northstandhibby]

I'm certain most of the players would prefer Hampden with no fans than Pittodrie with a very small amount of fans. Has to be a non starter shirley to goodness.

[Sir David Gray]

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Thanks for the replies just wondered as the sticky buns had quite a number of people celebrating so wasn’t sure on the rules

Assuming we're in level 2 8 people from 8 households can meet outdoors and with outdoor events (which a parade would probably be classed as) a maximum of 500 people can attend although this could be increased by the government.