Bowmans_Boot Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I don't think the TV is big factor. In England cup attendances are falling away rapidly as well. I think it's partly the proportion of people who have season tickets. partly the diminishing status of cup tournaments. If nearly everyone has season tickets then when a cup game comes along its an extra expense and especially difficult for those on low incomes or with far to travel. As an example I doubt if I will be there although i am a season ticket holder. Another ?100 on travel plus the ticket and another weekend away from my family (and missing the obligations as the sole driver to ferry my teenage kids around) is hard to justify. I'd like to be there but will probably miss it and aim for some of the league games(where I already have a ticket) instead. Do you think the same apathy would be there if we make the final? I would say it is less to do with the diminishing status of the oldest national trophy in the world, and more to do with people being stingy and not wanting to spend any extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Do you think the same apathy would be there if we make the final? I would say it is less to do with the diminishing status of the oldest national trophy in the world, and more to do with people being stingy and not wanting to spend any extra money. I'm sure it wouldn't be the same if it was a final - a trophy would be at stake therefore less people would be apathetic. The stingy (or skint people) would prioritise a cup final too. I did put status of the trophy at second in my reasons because I think it is the season tickets for league games that is the main difference.I am pretty sure when I got my season tickets as a kid back in the 60's and early 70s that cup ties were included and if they were still then I would assume we would get a much bigger crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Season ticket holders should have had a discount on purchasing their seat, imo.Hearts are obviously looking to make as much cash as possible they have reduced the prices to ?20 and ?10 remembering we have to split with the sheep. I think the ticket pricing isn't too bad but I can see from a parent with a couple of kids it could be expensive along with any travel costs. I don't think it's an easy task to get the pricing right but I would hope we can and should get a full house. As others have said a win tonight and at the weekend might boost sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 The SFA did an outstanding job with this draw. They clearly knew that Hearts and Aberdeen were the main threats to Celtic winning the trophy so what to do. One option of course was to draw Celtic against one of them but there was a real threat that with Celtic being very ordinary, they would get beaten. Plan B therefore was to draw them against each other so that 50% of the threat would be eliminated. That represents clear-headed thinking to me and I congratulate them on the strategy. What must drive them mad though is that a club like Clyde can toss their plan right out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Season ticket holders should have had a discount on purchasing their seat, imo. They have been offered a discount ?20/?10 is less than you would pay for an Aberdeen league match. Of course, non ST holders are offered the same discount too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statto Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 10.5k is actually a very healthy number of tickets sold at this stage considering it's only the 4th round of the Cup. No club gets great numbers in the early rounds of the Scottish Cups, even Quarter Finals and Semi Finals don't get the attendance numbers you would expect for the later rounds of the Cup. I expect it to reach around 12.5-14k which will still be the second-highest attendance of the round, by quite some distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 They have been offered a discount ?20/?10 is less than you would pay for an Aberdeen league match. Of course, non ST holders are offered the same discount too.... Hearts are obviously looking to make as much cash as possible they have reduced the prices to ?20 and ?10 remembering we have to split with the sheep. I think the ticket pricing isn't too bad but I can see from a parent with a couple of kids it could be expensive along with any travel costs. I don't think it's an easy task to get the pricing right but I would hope we can and should get a full house. As others have said a win tonight and at the weekend might boost sales. I reckon season ticket holders should've got for ?15 and ?5. Then you'd see most season ticket seats go quickly, then open it up for non-season ticket holders at ?20 and ?10. The price is pretty reasonable, I just see a lot of season ticket seats empty right now and find that strange. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Don't the two clubs have to agree on the pricing? Besides, are they allowed to charge non season ticket holders more for it? I have my ticket but I know ST holders who wont fork out simply because they are tight ****s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macg63 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 people still want the cup ties as part of the season ticket package, but times have moved on, bigger named player's / wages, so the old firm started the idea of cup top up's and we all followed suit and now the gates are poor, wait until the semi / final and all the no show's want a ticket, just support the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 It's more important than Wednesday nights game yet that's a seek out. Wtf is going on ffs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It's almost as if the Dundee United game is included in season tickets and the Aberdeen game isn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Do you think the same apathy would be there if we make the final? I would say it is less to do with the diminishing status of the oldest national trophy in the world, and more to do with people being stingy and not wanting to spend any extra money. Bit of both imo. Also there is some who just can't afford the extra outlay after the expense of Xmas. It's a shame that people are slagging of our fans though as all clubs large and small have difficulty selling out for Cup ties. There is still plenty of time for folk to get tickets for this game. I haven't got round to getting my own ticket yet. I am sure there are plenty in that position as well. If it's true that the total sold at the moment is 10000 then I will be surprised if the crowd on the day is less than 15000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 It's like a broken record....every time....! How hard is it to understand.....people will scramble for a Cup Final ticket because...em....it's a Cup Final ! Can't see why people are getting upset as they will waltz into a Cup Final going by their posts ! Take it easy, guys, there will be a good crowd in for the sheep encounter ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh ah grantona Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Don't the two clubs have to agree on the pricing? Besides, are they allowed to charge non season ticket holders more for it? I have my ticket but I know ST holders who wont fork out simply because they are tight ****s! Correct Aberdeen have a say in prices and TBH its fair pricing 2 positive results Tonight and at Killie will see other tickets snapped up We are actually in a bit of a slump but tonight we turn the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4nny_ Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Take another two off the Wheatfield. Just bought mine and my Dad's. The Missus is working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyboy7 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 It's almost as if the Dundee United game is included in season tickets and the Aberdeen game isn't! Yes true but if you have a season ticket then it's all paid up. What's ?20 for a cracking game like this???????? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Last night there were signs we can be a very decent side at this level...........really should have scored a few more . This is our time to give the team the support it deserves in a competition we can certainly win. Saturday at home with a 5.30pm kick off so lets dig deep for the ?20 or so required and back the team. Of course there are always sacrifices after the festive season and money can be tight but if you can buy a ticket and back the team . This could be a great match between 2 of the country's top 3 sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinder Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 What's the latest dot count Clerry and gang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 What's the latest dot count Clerry and gang? Wheatfield: Fewer dots Gorgie: Lots of dots Main: Lots of dots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Season ticket holders should have had a discount on purchasing their seat, imo. Disagree completely, however they should always get priority tickets. Why should they pay less for the same seat as the chap next to him? A season ticket is 19 home league games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 What's the latest dot count Clerry and gang? Buy some more tickets and i'll do a count this evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Disagree completely, however they should always get priority tickets. Why should they pay less for the same seat as the chap next to him? A season ticket is 19 home league games. When you see the number of empty season ticket seats that going at the moment, I'd say it's not a terrible idea. Or at least a cheaper phase to start. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Humiliation awaits us on and off the park for this one I'm affraid. Dear me, did your mum eat all your rusks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Finally bought my ticket today. Plenty seats available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Got mine in section N... Saturday, 5.30pm kick off.. nae work the next day, sounds good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Is the ticket office open tomorrow? Or is there any other way to order tickets before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Is the ticket office open tomorrow? Or is there any other way to order tickets before? You can buy on eticketing and print out your ticket in advance https://www.eticketing.co.uk/heartofmidlothian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Is the ticket office open tomorrow? Or is there any other way to order tickets before? ticket office is open Sat 2 Jan 9am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 You can buy on eticketing and print out your ticket in advance https://www.eticketing.co.uk/heartofmidlothian Thats what i done, very handy, nae fecking about with traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I think the major factor here is cash. We've just had Christmas and all the expense that goes with it. Once people get paid at the end of the month ticket sales will pick up. Not everybody can afford to run out and buy tickets weeks in advance. That's me ....just got paid yesterday and I will be going. But let's not forget I've a direct debit for two season tickets and a debit for foh. Not complaining it's just how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 That's me ....just got paid yesterday and I will be going. But let's not forget I've a direct debit for two season tickets and a debit for foh. Not complaining it's just how it is. I think a lot of people fail to take that fact into account when criticising fans not buying tickets for Cup ties. Mind you this particular tie should be worth the extra expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 You can buy on eticketing and print out your ticket in advance https://www.eticketing.co.uk/heartofmidlothian Thanks... Where is the best place to sit in the Gorgie stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thanks... Where is the best place to sit in the Gorgie stand? For me, if behind the goals I like to be at an angle to the pitch (so nearer the left or right corner) and middle row. Too low and the goals will obscure some of the action. The bulk of the middle upper seats are reserved for hospitality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 For me, if behind the goals I like to be at an angle to the pitch (so nearer the left or right corner) and middle row. Too low and the goals will obscure some of the action. The bulk of the middle upper seats are reserved for hospitality. So secton Y or W around row 15/16/17 would be decent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thanks... Where is the best place to sit in the Gorgie stand? I haven't sat in that stand for years so not the best person to answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badonde Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Games on bbc one eh? That's why it won't be a sell out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 So secton Y or W around row 15/16/17 would be decent? W16/17 would be my choice. Get a view of the Wheatfield more, and high enough up the barrier over the stand exit tunnels won't be in your sight of view (though there's not really that many seats affected, only a handful nearby it lower down). If you're collecting in person, you can ask to go inside and check the seats for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Still don't think it'll sell out tbh, but I think it'll get pretty close in the end after a late rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Our home cup crowds are terrible yet if we get to the final there will be plenty greeting about not having enough LPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hearts could not give ST holders the chance to buy their own seat because there are ST holders in the Roseburn who couldn't buy theirs, which is why it was first come first served with no allocated seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hearts could not give ST holders the chance to buy their own seat because there are ST holders in the Roseburn who couldn't buy theirs, which is why it was first come first served with no allocated seating.As it happens the uptake comfortably would have suited to allow long time season ticket holders their own seat. Hindsight a wonderful thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboT Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 What's the chance of a dot count on the 'Dot Count' thread? Ps - I had a bash and got two sections through and gave up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2205ian Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 What's the chance of a dot count on the 'Dot Count' thread? Ps - I had a bash and got two sections through and gave up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Clerry needs to take control of his team.......allocate sections to individuals & he can give the final total. If it helps, I will do the Roseburn Stand Finished.......SOLD OUT.......over to Clerry & his team for the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Clerry needs to take control of his team.......allocate sections to individuals & he can give the final total. If it helps, I will do the Roseburn Stand Finished.......SOLD OUT.......over to Clerry & his team for the rest 47 left in Section C and 40 left in Section D of the Wheatfield I'm away for a lie down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast No Shadow Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Sure to be rammed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 3 more bought in Y and possibly 2 more on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjam Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 3 more bought this morning and there were a few people in before and after me a week to go so should sell quite a few more Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 How many loyalty points do we get for this match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSTR Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I'll do a count tonight... Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2205ian Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I'll do a count tonight... Maybe. Good man Barasa.......Refer above Scott & I have given you a hand to save time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks... Where is the best place to sit in the Gorgie stand? On your bum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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