AlphonseCapone Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: What we need to be doing is reporting seat numbers of obvious huns and making sure the club takes action on the clowns supplying them. I'm in Upper Roseburn and have absolutely no doubt there will be more than a few around me. Absolutely. There will be quite a few on our systems for whatever reason that have probably managed to get themselves tickets so reporting the seat number to the club will hopefully see them removed from the system for future games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 48 minutes ago, AlphonseCapone said: Absolutely. There will be quite a few on our systems for whatever reason that have probably managed to get themselves tickets so reporting the seat number to the club will hopefully see them removed from the system for future games. Unfortunately the system is pretty easily gamed as you just need to buy a bronze seat for a Cat B game and you have a buying record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Unfortunately the system is pretty easily gamed as you just need to buy a bronze seat for a Cat B game and you have a buying record. I remember a few years ago we were selling directly to them, would that have required them going on our systems? Or presumably and hopefully we had a way to prevent that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Wallace Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Lets face it you will have a few of that mob in the Hearts ends Not enough for them to give it big licks Smash then and rub it in when celebrating As the silent minority suffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 How many seats do we lose roughly to the segregation area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Newton51 said: How many seats do we lose roughly to the segregation area I think a full section is roughly 800 seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Newton51 said: How many seats do we lose roughly to the segregation area About 650/700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 3 hours ago, davemclaren said: Generally invited as someone’s guests. Which is surely the hosts prerogative. I have been to hospitality at Spurs and Liverpool and did not disguise my allegiance. Great nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Just now, Sir Craig Gordon said: I think a full section is roughly 800 seats. Just now, Lido said: About 650/700 Thanks for this. Not too bad then since we are looking like a sell out. I was worried this would backfire financially Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, Drew Wallace said: Lets face it you will have a few of that mob in the Hearts ends Not enough for them to give it big licks Smash then and rub it in when celebrating As the silent minority suffer I mind the 4-1 Cathro game, there was a fella next to me in the front row of N, dressed head-to-toe in blue, blue phone, blue trainers, didn't know many of the Hearts' team names, very muted applause for each Hearts goal. I made sure to raucously celebrate every goal with/at him. Back slaps, high fives, roaring in his face, the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Wallace Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, August Landmesser said: I mind the 4-1 Cathro game, there was a fella next to me in the front row of N, dressed head-to-toe in blue, blue phone, blue trainers, didn't know many of the Hearts' team names, very muted applause for each Hearts goal. I made sure to raucously celebrate every goal with/at him. Back slaps, high fives, roaring in his face, the lot. Quality mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: Which is surely the hosts prerogative. I have been to hospitality at Spurs and Liverpool and did not disguise my allegiance. Great nights. Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Isn't mixed crowds the norm in hospitality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, AlphonseCapone said: Isn't mixed crowds the norm in hospitality? In my experience yes. We rarely sell out hospitality and if we ever do start doing so we have bags of unused space in the new stand if we need to expand capacity. We should welcome anyone to hospitality unless they abuse the privilege. Which I have never seen anyone do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Wallace Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: In my experience yes. We rarely sell out hospitality and if we ever do start doing so we have bags of unused space in the new stand if we need to expand capacity. We should welcome anyone to hospitality unless they abuse the privilege. Which I have never seen anyone do. Reading on recently our hospitality has been strong Great sstuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, Newton51 said: Thanks for this. Not too bad then since we are looking like a sell out. I was worried this would backfire financially Someone had a picture of the seating plan for the Roseburn Stand on their phone on Sunday and we were looking at it in the club prior to the game on Sunday. There were an awful lot of empty spaces still available in the Roseburn at that time, so either the database hadn't been updated for a while or we have shifted an awful lot of seats since Sunday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JALBO Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, portobellojambo1 said: Someone had a picture of the seating plan for the Roseburn Stand on their phone on Sunday and we were looking at it in the club prior to the game on Sunday. There were an awful lot of empty spaces still available in the Roseburn at that time, so either the database hadn't been updated for a while or we have shifted an awful lot of seats since Sunday evening. On Sunday morning, there were around 500 seats left in the Roseburn. It's now a little over 200, so sales have been good in the last 2 or so days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Lfhearts said: As I said two at my table don't get this hatred of them to be honest, both great lads. Plenty mates of mine are Rangers fans. Good lads, but it really doesn't take a genius to figure why they're hated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 3 hours ago, luckydug said: You're admitting to bringing Rangers fans to the game ? 🤔 Nope not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I think people have to realise that businesses pump a hell of a lot of money into Hearts by taking hospitality and entertaining their customers, regardless of who they support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 41 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: In my experience yes. We rarely sell out hospitality and if we ever do start doing so we have bags of unused space in the new stand if we need to expand capacity. We should welcome anyone to hospitality unless they abuse the privilege. Which I have never seen anyone do. The Gorgie Suite is sold out for the foreseeable. Not sure about the Main Stand suites but we must sell more hospitality now than ever before, and with capacity for growth if/when required. I'm another who has been in mixed support hospitality groups and never encountered a problem. Probably even adds something to the occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Francis Albert said: In my experience yes. We rarely sell out hospitality and if we ever do start doing so we have bags of unused space in the new stand if we need to expand capacity. We should welcome anyone to hospitality unless they abuse the privilege. Which I have never seen anyone do. You've clearly never seen me in hospitality FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, pablo said: The Gorgie Suite is sold out for the foreseeable. Not sure about the Main Stand suites but we must sell more hospitality now than ever before, and with capacity for growth if/when required. I'm another who has been in mixed support hospitality groups and never encountered a problem. Probably even adds something to the occasion. I would like us to offer more hospitality options for strongbow boxes similar rather than the premium type Edited December 7, 2021 by Newton51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, August Landmesser said: I mind the 4-1 Cathro game, there was a fella next to me in the front row of N, dressed head-to-toe in blue, blue phone, blue trainers, didn't know many of the Hearts' team names, very muted applause for each Hearts goal. I made sure to raucously celebrate every goal with/at him. Back slaps, high fives, roaring in his face, the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 29 minutes ago, RobNox said: You've clearly never seen me in hospitality FA OK yes abusing in a different way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 56 minutes ago, pablo said: The Gorgie Suite is sold out for the foreseeable. Not sure about the Main Stand suites but we must sell more hospitality now than ever before, and with capacity for growth if/when required. I'm another who has been in mixed support hospitality groups and never encountered a problem. Probably even adds something to the occasion. I feel a bit sorry for those who did not experience the terraces before segregation. 35000 on New Year's Day with half bottles passed around with no discrimination between Hearts or Hibs fans. Loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: I feel a bit sorry for those who did not experience the terraces before segregation. 35000 on New Year's Day with half bottles passed around with no discrimination between Hearts or Hibs fans. Loved it. That was real hospitality in the true meaning … ‘the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. "Hearts are renowned for their hospitality"’ ♥️H♥️H♥️G♥️H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme an H... Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) Any whispers of pubs opening early doors? Time does 1874 open for early KOs? Edited December 7, 2021 by Gimme an H... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Gimme an H... said: Any whispers of pubs opening early doors? Time does 1874 open for early KOs? Someone mentioned 10am earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme an H... Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Homme said: Someone mentioned 10am earlier. For 1874? 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Main: 0 Gorgie: 6 Wheatfield: 25 Roseburn: 201 40 sold since last count 7 hours ago. There's 3 pairs of seats in the Wheatfield available just now, Section B front row. I guess they were released by folk. I didn't notice them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 It's on the telly here again. Two games in two weeks. 1.00am kick off. That's a challenge but I'm up for it. 2-1 Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bones Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 10 hours ago, pablo said: The Gorgie Suite is sold out for the foreseeable. Not sure about the Main Stand suites but we must sell more hospitality now than ever before, and with capacity for growth if/when required. I'm another who has been in mixed support hospitality groups and never encountered a problem. Probably even adds something to the occasion. hospitality for this game has been sold out for 2 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Off topic, butt let's hope Lyon are in no mood for charity and dish them out an absolute thrashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Big decision coming up for Hearts this morning about whether or not to release half of Section K. If it's decided that the entire section will be used as a segregation buffer, the club needs to quickly think of a credible segregation plan for the Roseburn going forward... Presumably sound kind of permanent barrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Big decision coming up for Hearts this morning about whether or not to release half of Section K. If it's decided that the entire section will be used as a segregation buffer, the club needs to quickly think of a credible segregation plan for the Roseburn going forward... Presumably sound kind of permanent barrier. Maybe they think the whole of K is a credible segregation plan when the OF are in town How many seats do you expect a permanent barrier to take away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Maybe they think the whole of K is a credible segregation plan when the OF are in town How many seats do you expect a permanent barrier to take away? Considerably less seats than a G4S tarpaulin. An entire section is complete overkill relative to the segregation in place when we go to Ibrox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Considerably less seats than a G4S tarpaulin. An entire section is complete overkill relative to the segregation in place when we go to Ibrox. And what happens when we want to change the segregated configuration for smaller teams and/or European games? And then there’s when we have poor seasons where we struggle to sell tickets. How does a permanent solution impact sight lines? Not convinced a permanent solution is the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, davemclaren said: And what happens when we want to change the segregated configuration for smaller teams and/or European games? And then there’s when we have poor seasons where we struggle to sell tickets. How does a permanent solution impact sight lines? Not convinced a permanent solution is the answer. Maybe a middle ground between permanent and a G4S tarpaulin then, with the flexibility to reposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Maybe a middle ground between permanent and a G4S tarpaulin then, with the flexibility to reposition. a smaller tarpaulin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 More seats released in S and X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR INCREDIBLE Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, Clerry Jambo said: More seats released in S and X Yeah..Keep hearing that hospitality is sold out! Obviously not !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 15 hours ago, Newton51 said: Thanks for this. Not too bad then since we are looking like a sell out. I was worried this would backfire financially Still comes to about £20k. If the seats scattered around the ground are sold, probably will cancel this out. Totally believe it’s the right thing to do though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 25 minutes ago, Clerry Jambo said: More seats released in S and X And G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JALBO Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 The club have now decided to release the 120 seats in Lower G that have not been made available for sale for a number of years. That feels like quite a shift in club policy - but a welcome move in the right circumstances I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Lower Section G appears to have been released en-masse... Bizarre that we've been witholding seats all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Just now, JALBO said: The club have now decided to release the 120 seats in Lower G that have not been made available for sale for a number of years. That feels like quite a shift in club policy - but a welcome move in the right circumstances I feel. A welcome move but previous policy was plain daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayTeeJnr Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, JALBO said: The club have now decided to release the 120 seats in Lower G that have not been made available for sale for a number of years. That feels like quite a shift in club policy - but a welcome move in the right circumstances I feel. Do you know why those seats haven't been sold in the past? I noticed they were mostly empty when I was up for the Dundee Utd and St Mirren games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JALBO Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, David McCaig said: A welcome move but previous policy was plain daft. My recollection is that, several years ago, the club took a dim view of activities that were deemed to have taken place in that section. They stopped all ticket sales in lower G, and did not make seats available for season tickets, except for those who already held season tickets in that area. I suppose the only surprise is why they have opened sales now, in a high profile game versus Rangers, when they could have trial-ed the reopening during a Cat B fixture. However, I think it's a welcome move all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JALBO Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, JayTeeJnr said: Do you know why those seats haven't been sold in the past? I noticed they were mostly empty when I was up for the Dundee Utd and St Mirren games ...I pretty much just answered this - see my reply to @David McCaig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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