the general Posted June 12, 2019 Next season's Scottish Cup final will take place on 9 May - two weeks before the end of the SPFL season - because Hampden is hosting Euro 2020 matches. https://t.co/AKbfimw310 https://t.co/Cq4DuSzITz Sorry if already posted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notts1874 Posted June 12, 2019 Its not like there is a perfectly good stadium that they could use to keep the final as the last game of the season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted June 12, 2019 Not Weegiecentric in the slightest. Visionless fxxks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number-16 Posted June 12, 2019 Sack the board Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heartandsoul Posted June 12, 2019 Pathetic GFA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1971fozzy Posted June 12, 2019 Comedy central Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Potter Posted June 12, 2019 1 minute ago, heartandsoul said: Pathetic GFA Pretty normal tbf, no surprises in this, remember wanting to play the 2 league cup semis on the same day, beyond belief that lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted June 12, 2019 My wife's birthday. It's an omen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted June 12, 2019 FA Cup has been played before league finished recently Maybe play league games same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Potter Posted June 12, 2019 1 minute ago, jonnothejambo said: My wife's birthday. It's an omen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smithee Posted June 12, 2019 The first of the Euro games isn't until 20th June, surely we could still have the final around it's traditional mid to late May and still have enough time to prepare the stadium for a game of football. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted June 12, 2019 The SFA really have no shame, so pathetic Moving it to Murrayfield makes perfect sense, and depending who makes the final, a larger/sell out crowd of 68,000 is possible The Glasgow obsession is totally ****ing our game Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn jambo Posted June 12, 2019 Does it really matter on which weekend we win the cup? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted June 12, 2019 Must be some UEFA gap laid down to make sure everything is ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted June 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, kila said: The SFA really have no shame, so pathetic Moving it to Murrayfield makes perfect sense, and depending who makes the final, a larger/sell out crowd of 68,000 is possible The Glasgow obsession is totally ****ing our game Preview for summer football Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the general Posted June 12, 2019 Probably will not be at 3pm either if shown live on TV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dough Ball Posted June 12, 2019 FA cup final in England not moved, even though Wembley is also being used for Euro 2020. SFA making up their own rules again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted June 12, 2019 Just now, Dough Ball said: FA cup final in England not moved, even though Wembley is also being used for Euro 2020. SFA making up their own rules again Fair point Wembley just has semis and final though. Weeks later than first game at Hampden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman Returns Posted June 12, 2019 I can live with this, win the cup and the following weekend play Hibs at Tynecastle, and we can party again while the hide in their beds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted June 12, 2019 I blame that Petrie twat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dough Ball Posted June 12, 2019 Wembley in use only 4 days after Hampden Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwidoug Posted June 12, 2019 41 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: My wife's birthday. It's an omen. My 45th wedding anniversary. Could be tricky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted June 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: I blame that Petrie twat. Is it his birthday too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
132goals1958 Posted June 12, 2019 The final is the showpiece end to the season so surely it is not outwith the realms of possibility to bring forward the league fixtures which would culminate the first week in May. They only have to find one date over a 9 - 10 month period or is that an over simplification. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwidoug Posted June 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: I can live with this, win the cup and the following weekend play Hibs at Tynecastle, and we can party again while the hide in their beds. I could live with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted June 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Morgan said: Is it his birthday too? Hope not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn jambo Posted June 12, 2019 My mrs is going to be pissed off , her birthdays on the 13th and I'll still be pished from celebrating Hearts stopping the great unwashed winning a trophy for a second time in a season after pumping them in the league cup final 3-1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bull's-eye Posted June 12, 2019 I don't care as I'm not going with ****ing Lhevein in charge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12XU Posted June 12, 2019 A day after Gary Glitters birthday - SFA are in the gang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted June 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, 12XU said: A day after Gary Glitters birthday - SFA are in the gang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted June 12, 2019 League games were played on the day we won the cup in 1956. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forever Hearts Posted June 12, 2019 1 hour ago, jonnothejambo said: My wife's birthday. It's an omen. And my son's. He's now seen Hearts get beat by St Mirren in a League Cup final and Selik in a Scottish Cup final. Third time lucky. ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_A wehatethehibs Posted June 12, 2019 Absolute fuds - irrespective of Murrayfield / weegie centrism you could just have the cup final at Celtic Park. Instead they change the entire fixture calendar to revolve around the shite corrgated iron shed where they have their offices Bulldoze Hampden ASAP - why are UEFA having games there, better facilities at Caithkin Park. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Jersey_HMFC Posted June 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: Absolute fuds - irrespective of Murrayfield / weegie centrism you could just have the cup final at Celtic Park. Instead they change the entire fixture calendar to revolve around the shite corrgated iron shed where they have their offices Bulldoze Hampden ASAP - why are UEFA having games there, better facilities at Caithkin Park. Agree, they played both cup finals in 2014 and Scotland games at CP because of Commonwealth games , if they can’t fathom moving out of Glasgow why can’t they just do that again (with grey skull as 2nd option if the mhanks get to the final again). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Gio Posted June 12, 2019 Hearts play better at Hampden than Murrayfield. Happy for us never to play at Murrayfield ever again to be honest. Let us be realistic though. Hampden needs every penny and no more games will leave Glasgow that makes money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted June 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Hearts play better at Hampden than Murrayfield. Happy for us never to play at Murrayfield ever again to be honest. Let us be realistic though. Hampden needs every penny and no more games will leave Glasgow that makes money Any work needed at Hampden will see it out of action, probably with lengthy delays as this is the SFA we're talking about. Games would need to be played at Murrayfield in the meantime, Old Firm hosting already ruled out from past discussions I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dc-jambo Posted June 12, 2019 Murrayfield is crap. after aek Athens and Celtic, I never want to see it advocated on this board again. The SC final atmosphere and occasion at Hampden was MILES better than it could have been at Murrayfield, so the story’s over, as far as I’m concerned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normando Posted June 12, 2019 This shower could not run a pub league and to think they get a wage,bogus workman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manaliveits105 Posted June 13, 2019 Saint Peter is it ok if we play the cup final 2 weeks before you win the league again Aye ok Porky as long as oor wee team take the 60 minute messi twat aff wur hans No bother your majestic ness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted June 13, 2019 10 hours ago, kila said: The SFA really have no shame, so pathetic Moving it to Murrayfield makes perfect sense, and depending who makes the final, a larger/sell out crowd of 68,000 is possible The Glasgow obsession is totally ****ing our game Murrayfield is for Rugby. Ibrox or Parkhead are the only two alternatives, so feck that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forever Hearts Posted June 13, 2019 7 hours ago, dc-jambo said: Murrayfield is crap. after aek Athens and Celtic, I never want to see it advocated on this board again. The SC final atmosphere and occasion at Hampden was MILES better than it could have been at Murrayfield, so the story’s over, as far as I’m concerned Agreed. I didn't enjoy Murrayfield at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montgomery Brewster Posted June 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Fair point Wembley just has semis and final though. Weeks later than first game at Hampden. No incorrect. Wembley has first phase matches as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smith's right boot Posted June 13, 2019 11 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: ticket prices We're missing out on an opportunity. Folk know what needs done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FarmerTweedy Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, dc-jambo said: Murrayfield is crap. after aek Athens and Celtic, I never want to see it advocated on this board again. The SC final atmosphere and occasion at Hampden was MILES better than it could have been at Murrayfield, so the story’s over, as far as I’m concerned That's bollocks!* Murrayfield is easily better than Hampdump, and the atmosphere would have been at least as good, and quite possibly better, if the final had been there. Edit: I say bollocks, of course you're entitled to your opinion, it's just wrong! ? Edited June 13, 2019 by FarmerTweedy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwaysthereinspirit Posted June 13, 2019 Oh Scotland (GFA) what are we to do with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letsalldothebeattie Posted June 13, 2019 I don't mind the date being moved to get everything ready for the Euros but they need to bring the end of the league season forward, the Scottish Cup is the closer of the season not the 2nd or 3rd last game Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Treasurer Posted June 13, 2019 50 minutes ago, letsalldothebeattie said: I don't mind the date being moved to get everything ready for the Euros but they need to bring the end of the league season forward, the Scottish Cup is the closer of the season not the 2nd or 3rd last game In order to do that they would need to play 2 or 3 more midweek games (assuming there is free dates available). I just can't understand why about 4 weeks isn't enough time to "prepare" the pitch/stadium after a normal cup final date. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted June 13, 2019 Just now, The Treasurer said: In order to do that they would need to play 2 or 3 more midweek games (assuming there is free dates available). I just can't understand why about 4 weeks isn't enough time to "prepare" the pitch/stadium after a normal cup final date. Wonder then if the media talk of scrapping Scottish Cup replays is an alternative. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
