ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I know there is a lot of football to be played yet. Buuuuuuuut imagine if we both make it through the next round and get drawn together? Would there be any use lobbying the SFA? Or is it a business/sponsor decision to make 50k of us traipse back to Hampden? Is it beyond the realms being as it’s not Scotland’s premier competition to ask for Murrayfield should this scenario arise? I’d say the final would have to be played at Hampden but a semi final at Murrayfield would make perfect sense, could also showcase the stadium in a big football game and be absolutely gleaming. The SRU should be all over this even now in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 It'll be played at Hampden. The end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCrae Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Not even going to consider this until after the Motherwell game. It’s by no means a given that we will win this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Posted this in another thread but probably more relevant to this.... Interesting the semi-finals of this are being played on a weekend though I'm not sure why they decided on that weekend specifically. Presumably both games are scheduled to be played at Hampden, one on the Saturday and one on the Sunday however IF Rangers and Celtic both qualify for the Europa group stages, which seems pretty possible then neither of them could play in the Saturday semi final as they play in Europe on the Thursday.......which begs the question what would happen if they didn't draw each other as clearly 2 semi's couldn't be played at Hampden on the same day..... Also as an aside should Rangers make the Europa League BOTH our games against them at Tynecastle and Ibrox in 2018 will be moved to Sunday's as they would have a fixture on the Thursday beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie_Rules Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Murrayfield is crap for football as last season proved. Im not saying Hampden is any good, its a terrible stadium, however Murrayfield is just as bad for anyone who isn’t sitting along the touch line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: It'll be played at Hampden. The end. Such a shame how unflexible our FA are then. Zenit changed their venue last week in Europe to a smaller ground as it was played behind closed doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Just now, magicTs said: Posted this in another thread but probably more relevant to this.... Interesting the semi-finals of this are being played on a weekend though I'm not sure why they decided on that weekend specifically. Presumably both games are scheduled to be played at Hampden, one on the Saturday and one on the Sunday however IF Rangers and Celtic both qualify for the Europa group stages, which seems pretty possible then neither of them could play in the Saturday semi final as they play in Europe on the Thursday.......which begs the question what would happen if they didn't draw each other as clearly 2 semi's couldn't be played at Hampden on the same day..... Also as an aside should Rangers make the Europa League BOTH our games against them at Tynecastle and Ibrox in 2018 will be moved to Sunday's as they would have a fixture on the Thursday beforehand. Simples play one at Hampden, one at whichever of Ibrox or Parkhead suits the old firm best (probably Ibrox to ensure they get more cash to stay afloat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, magicTs said: Posted this in another thread but probably more relevant to this.... Interesting the semi-finals of this are being played on a weekend though I'm not sure why they decided on that weekend specifically. Presumably both games are scheduled to be played at Hampden, one on the Saturday and one on the Sunday however IF Rangers and Celtic both qualify for the Europa group stages, which seems pretty possible then neither of them could play in the Saturday semi final as they play in Europe on the Thursday.......which begs the question what would happen if they didn't draw each other as clearly 2 semi's couldn't be played at Hampden on the same day..... Also as an aside should Rangers make the Europa League BOTH our games against them at Tynecastle and Ibrox in 2018 will be moved to Sunday's as they would have a fixture on the Thursday beforehand. Imagine the panic in Hampden then if we drew either OF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 minute ago, scott herbertson said: Simples play one at Hampden, one at whichever of Ibrox or Parkhead suits the old firm best (probably Ibrox to ensure they get more cash to stay afloat) There's absolutely no way they'd play 2 semi's in Glasgow on the same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 8 minutes ago, McCrae said: Not even going to consider this until after the Motherwell game. It’s by no means a given that we will win this game. Totally agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Just now, ShedBoy said: Imagine the panic in Hampden then if we drew either OF It doesn't need to be Hearts, if both of them make the semi final and avoid each other having got into the Europa group stage I don't see how they can play both semi's in Glasgow over that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Gorgie_Rules said: Murrayfield is crap for football as last season proved. Im not saying Hampden is any good, its a terrible stadium, however Murrayfield is just as bad for anyone who isn’t sitting along the touch line. I prefer Murrayfield, Hampden is a hole and a pain to get out of. U remember when Barca came? I thought that was a decent atmosphere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 Just now, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Totally agree Like I said imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Just now, ShedBoy said: Such a shame how unflexible our FA are then. Zenit changed their venue last week in Europe to a smaller ground as it was played behind closed doors. It's not about being inflexible. If we get a smaller team in the semi-finals, it'll probably be played at Easter Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Stupid even debating this , let's get through the quarter final first . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Cruyff Turn said: It's not about being inflexible. If we get a smaller team in the semi-finals, it'll probably be played at Easter Road. Both scheduled for Hampden ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 In 2006 Hibs were against playing neutral derby games at Murrayfield and I doubt that’s changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: It's not about being inflexible. If we get a smaller team in the semi-finals, it'll probably be played at Easter Road. Since it changed to the current format, all 4 semi's have been played at Hampden including Aberdeen vs Morton which only attracted 16,000. We could take 10-15,000 to Hampden at least, and bar St Johnstone and possibly Ayr, any of the final 8 would match that easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Let's show some respect to Motherwell, who have a good record against us in cup competitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 29 minutes ago, McCrae said: Not even going to consider this until after the Motherwell game. It’s by no means a given that we will win this game. This. Never mind that THEY have to beat the sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 23 minutes ago, magicTs said: There's absolutely no way they'd play 2 semi's in Glasgow on the same day. Wasnt being serious mate. More likely to use the hot balls to ensure an old firm game on the Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: Wasnt being serious mate. More likely to use the hot balls to ensure an old firm game on the Sunday Haha that had crossed my mind!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, Locky said: Since it changed to the current format, all 4 semi's have been played at Hampden including Aberdeen vs Morton which only attracted 16,000. We could take 10-15,000 to Hampden at least, and bar St Johnstone and possibly Ayr, any of the final 8 would match that easily. we'd take 20,000 easily if we get there. If it's one of the smaller sides, maybe more if they give us a bigger allocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, 4marsbars said: Let's show some respect to Motherwell, who have a good record against us in cup competitions. Oh we will respect them, but we really should be rinsing them at a packed tynie. I know I maybe overly optimistic but we have made an excellent start to the season. It’s a good place to be. Like I said in my OP ...... imagine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 52 minutes ago, ShedBoy said: I know there is a lot of football to be played yet. Buuuuuuuut imagine if we both make it through the next round and get drawn together? Would there be any use lobbying the SFA? Or is it a business/sponsor decision to make 50k of us traipse back to Hampden? Is it beyond the realms being as it’s not Scotland’s premier competition to ask for Murrayfield should this scenario arise? I’d say the final would have to be played at Hampden but a semi final at Murrayfield would make perfect sense, could also showcase the stadium in a big football game and be absolutely gleaming. The SRU should be all over this even now in my opinion. Not sure if Aberdeen would prefer Murrayfield to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Imo a Hearts v Hibs semi at Murrayfield in this competition is far too sensible a proposition for our authorities to consider it. This is despite the fact that semis are regularly played in Edinburgh. Who could forget the 9-3 semi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hearts still in the League Cup come September and you’ve only got a semi? Full blaze for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 hour ago, ShedBoy said: I know there is a lot of football to be played yet. Buuuuuuuut imagine if we both make it through the next round and get drawn together? Would there be any use lobbying the SFA? Or is it a business/sponsor decision to make 50k of us traipse back to Hampden? Is it beyond the realms being as it’s not Scotland’s premier competition to ask for Murrayfield should this scenario arise? I’d say the final would have to be played at Hampden but a semi final at Murrayfield would make perfect sense, could also showcase the stadium in a big football game and be absolutely gleaming. The SRU should be all over this even now in my opinion. Its a know fact that #ibs would never agree to this. They love the huge expanse that is Hampden. It suits their game supposedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Gorgie_Rules said: Murrayfield is crap for football as last season proved. Im not saying Hampden is any good, its a terrible stadium, however Murrayfield is just as bad for anyone who isn’t sitting along the touch line. When it’s a full house it’s brilliant. Happily go there for a semi or final but no chance of it happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 If there is a League Cup semi-final between Hearts and Hibs this year it will mean playing them twice in 4 or 5 days as we host them at Tynie on Wednesday 31st October! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonnicky63 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Can't believe this is even even being discussed when you consider the stick that the English pundits took for assuming England would get through there next game even before it was played. Motherwell will not be an easy game , lets talk IF we get through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Slim Stylee Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 hour ago, McCrae said: Not even going to consider this until after the Motherwell game. It’s by no means a given that we will win this game. Oh we’ll win. I’m utterly convinced of that. Motherwell are a pale shadow of last season and it’s early enough for this Hearts team to blow them away before we start running out of steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 If we get to the semi at hampden and played OF we would take 15 or so thousand as per the Celtic semi in 2012. Sad the opponent can sway such s huge number of fans from not going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ministry MK2 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 No way the SFA will go for it. Game will be Hampden whether it makes sense or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Massive vote for Murrayfield from me They can split the semi's between Murrayfield and Hampden if they want I'd rather a final at Murrayfield too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Reading the title, I thought this thread was about something else ENTIRELY! Would not read again. 2/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crete Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 We are not in the semifinals so stop talking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Crete said: We are not in the semifinals so stop talking about it. Wanna come to my next party? I'm looking for a life and soul type... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 48 minutes ago, maroonnicky63 said: Can't believe this is even even being discussed when you consider the stick that the English pundits took for assuming England would get through there next game even before it was played. Motherwell will not be an easy game , lets talk IF we get through OP says imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 21 minutes ago, New York Fleapit said: Reading the title, I thought this thread was about something else ENTIRELY! Would not read again. 2/10 Fleapit? -2/10 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Gilbert Wauchope Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 2 hours ago, JCR said: In 2006 Hibs were against playing neutral derby games at Murrayfield and I doubt that’s changed That's because it's our natural second home. Tony said so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) Will be tough for both Edinburgh teams but IF we do go through and get paired against each other then it has to be Hampden. The vermin would go mental for a start. Personally yes Hampden is a shit stadium but it’s still the national stadium and it would still get sold out and it would still fill the beaks coffers rather than pay rent to rugby but 2 very difficult ties for both sides to go and I’m not counting chickens yet. it would be great to meet them again though no doubt but respect to Motherwell and the sheep for the fixtures Edited August 20, 2018 by 1971fozzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 hour ago, kila said: Massive vote for Murrayfield from me They can split the semi's between Murrayfield and Hampden if they want I'd rather a final at Murrayfield too... Great venue. Not sure the SFA would accept the proposal though, it would slightly favour us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 An abomination of a thread. Are we having a parade when we win it or 1 big one at the end of the season with all 3 trophys ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: Will be tough for both Edinburgh teams but IF we do go through and get paired against each other then it has to be Hampden. The vermin would go mental for a start. Personally yes Hampden is a shit stadium but it’s still the national stadium and it would still get sold out and it would still fill the beaks coffers rather than pay rent to rugby but 2 very difficult ties for both sides to go and I’m not counting chickens yet. it would be great to meet them again though no doubt but respect to Motherwell and the sheep for the fixtures I'm pretty sure the SPFL have to pay 15% of the gate receipts to rent the stadium wherever it is so having it at Hampden won't save them money although I get the point about it going to rugby rather than Queens Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambraejambo Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 if we win against Motherwell and Hibs Cetic and Rangers all get through...and if we get drawn against Hibs there is no way the Edinburgh semi will be at Murrayfield . Can you imagine the scenes when we get a bigger crowd than the bigot derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Drifter Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 3 hours ago, ShedBoy said: I know there is a lot of football to be played yet. Buuuuuuuut imagine if we both make it through the next round and get drawn together? Would there be any use lobbying the SFA? Or is it a business/sponsor decision to make 50k of us traipse back to Hampden? Is it beyond the realms being as it’s not Scotland’s premier competition to ask for Murrayfield should this scenario arise? I’d say the final would have to be played at Hampden but a semi final at Murrayfield would make perfect sense, could also showcase the stadium in a big football game and be absolutely gleaming. The SRU should be all over this even now in my opinion. Hibs would never ever ever agree. End of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Gorgie_Rules said: Murrayfield is crap for football as last season proved. Im not saying Hampden is any good, its a terrible stadium, however Murrayfield is just as bad for anyone who isn’t sitting along the touch line. Disagree...! With a big crowd it shows Hampden up for the dump it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, adambraejambo said: if we win against Motherwell and Hibs Cetic and Rangers all get through...and if we get drawn against Hibs there is no way the Edinburgh semi will be at Murrayfield . Can you imagine the scenes when we get a bigger crowd than the bigot derby. A quite wonderful post ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, Oliver Twist said: An abomination of a thread. Are we having a parade when we win it or 1 big one at the end of the season with all 3 trophys ? Sorry oliver. You could’ve just ignored it rather than be so negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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