Wee Mikey Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 15 hours ago, The Wrinkly Ninja said: Not sure you’ll get any takers. It’s difficult enough to watch us right now without doing it sitting next to a hibby. Well, guess what? I have a taker (actually two ... a bloke + his kid, otherwise stymied) ... mind you, that involves me giving up my own 'good' seat, a bit of leg-work with me ending up with one of the less good seats, but that's fine by me as I'm more than happy to sit anywhere to witness an unlikely victory. Lol. Oh, and as someone known to be (literally) 'sleeping with the enemy', I took no offence at your Hibby banter ... I totally lurve my big, strong Hibby lassie, so I do. 🥰 Let's hope that our club is engaging with the ticket issue so as to make it at least a 'sell out' for our initial 13K + 5K. Who gives a toss if we've been allocated, largely, the poorer seats if we win? Up against it now, given that families will have other stuff arranged for 5th Nov, but I live in hope. Circa 12K for the 2012 🏆 semi-final v Celtic, and we've already beaten that figure. Anyone who was there that glorious day knows what it'll mean should we prevail. ❤️❤️G❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojambo Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 58 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: Well, guess what? I have a taker (actually two ... a bloke + his kid, otherwise stymied) ... mind you, that involves me giving up my own 'good' seat, a bit of leg-work with me ending up with one of the less good seats, but that's fine by me as I'm more than happy to sit anywhere to witness an unlikely victory. Lol. Oh, and as someone known to be (literally) 'sleeping with the enemy', I took no offence at your Hibby banter ... I totally lurve my big, strong Hibby lassie, so I do. 🥰 Let's hope that our club is engaging with the ticket issue so as to make it at least a 'sell out' for our initial 13K + 5K. Who gives a toss if we've been allocated, largely, the poorer seats if we win? Up against it now, given that families will have other stuff arranged for 5th Nov, but I live in hope. Circa 12K for the 2012 🏆 semi-final v Celtic, and we've already beaten that figure. Anyone who was there that glorious day knows what it'll mean should we prevail. ❤️❤️G❤️ Great post. All the stars aligned for us when we beat Celtic in 2012 and it was one of the best days in over 60 years of watching Hearts. Traditionally we do better as the underdog so I will go in hope and enjoy the day. Yes we are up against better players who will be playing in their own backyard with one of their supporters refereeing the game but so it was in 1998 when we'd lost all four league games to them and we produced a brilliant backs to the wall performance. If you don't want to go as you can't stand the thought of losing then Hearts really aren't the team for you unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 12 hours ago, Stanley_ said: No matter what we did, there is absolutely no chance we were selling all our tickets for this match. Which is why the GFA allocation wasnt really misguided, despite all the grumbling. If this weekend is another empty wetsuit display there could be a few empty seats aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, jimbojambo said: Great post. All the stars aligned for us when we beat Celtic in 2012 and it was one of the best days in over 60 years of watching Hearts. Traditionally we do better as the underdog so I will go in hope and enjoy the day. Yes we are up against better players who will be playing in their own backyard with one of their supporters refereeing the game but so it was in 1998 when we'd lost all four league games to them and we produced a brilliant backs to the wall performance. If you don't want to go as you can't stand the thought of losing then Hearts really aren't the team for you unfortunately. If the 2012 or 1998 team are playing we sell the 20k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 What's the rough number now sold? 15-16k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 13 hours ago, Jeremy Goss said: I’m on 5 loyalty points, former season ticket holder, on the waiting list for a couple of years for another, pay £40 to FoH every month yet I can’t get a couple of tickets for me and my 6 year old who has 2 loyalty points. Doesn’t seem fair at all and stopping younger generations getting interested in supporting the club. Nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PH Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, pettigrewsstylist said: If the 2012 or 1998 team are playing we sell the 20k. That doesn't make sense when we only sold approximately 12k in 2012? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sir PH said: That doesn't make sense when we only sold approximately 12k in 2012? Its just another angle for people to have a go at the club/manager/board. 🙄 When it comes to semi finals we have a lot of shitebag fair weather fans. If it was Aberdeen or hibs we would have sold plenty more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Interesting 2012 is mentioned, further evidence of refereeing incompetence and a good hiding prior to the semi, that no doubt influenced many not to attend https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16828801 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, Sir PH said: That doesn't make sense when we only sold approximately 12k in 2012? Makes sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, pettigrewsstylist said: If the 2012 or 1998 team are playing we sell the 20k. Wouldn't have thought so, Rangers would take about 20 goals of these teams. 🙃 We never sold 20k in 2012 either when the 2012 team were playing.... Edited October 25, 2023 by Bazzas right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 23 minutes ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Makes sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PH Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 46 minutes ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Makes sense to me. I suppose that's the main thing.😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Which is why the GFA allocation wasnt really misguided, despite all the grumbling. If this weekend is another empty wetsuit display there could be a few empty seats aswell. Sorry, I don’t think the SPFL ( not the SFA ) should get completely off the hook here. The way they go about distributing tickets, compounded by the LP thresholds by the club, has resulted in this. There could have been more sold. Not massively, granted, but more than there has been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 F6 - 5 F5 - 11 F4 - 63 Total - 79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 14 minutes ago, Hannibal said: F6 - 5 F5 - 11 F4 - 63 Total - 79 I wonder what the club will do once we sell these. The sales have dried up a bit and most folk going will have a ticket already. Will they take half of Section F3 or will the rest be handed back? Might get a few buying at the end of the month but suspect that the SPFL will give us a cut off date to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, Hannibal said: F6 - 5 F5 - 11 F4 - 63 Total - 79 There is a whole batch of tickets now appeared in F6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, been here before said: "Genuine Hearts fans" that havent managed to get buy a max of 5 tickets for games since the start of last season? I'd classify myself as a genuine fan. I had a season ticket when I lived in Scotland, I go to every game I can get a ticket for when I'm back home, and I plan holidays around big fixtures. Not everyone has living arrangements that make it possible to get to that many games. When you also account for the fact that you don't get loyalty points for some away games, it should be easy to see how some people can end up in that situation. 16 hours ago, Wee Mikey said: If the games you attended were either this season, or last season, then simply contact the Ticket Office and they'll sort it for you. Funnily enough, I have two games missing from last year, both in March. Not too fussed as I have plenty LPs, but the system has had glitches. Not only are the LPs missing, but the purchases too! It begs the question ... "Where did the dosh go?" 😆 I bought black market tickets for Riga away and the Scottish Cup final and my ticket for Dundee Utd away was bought directly from them so the ticket office wouldn't be able to help unfortunately. Edited October 25, 2023 by Bindy Badgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH-HMFC Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Why they are still at 5 lps is a nonsense, sales have been at snails pace all week, put it to general sale purchase history needed and get another block sold before we give the remainder back. We must be the only club that now refuses to go to general sale for OF games at tynie/hampden despite not selling out, bizarre - all for the fear of a few OF fans getting in. Whether it's 15 points or general sale, a few OF will always be able to find a way in imo. We have to prioritise getting as many hearts fans as possible in, regardless of whether that's the perceived glory hunters who only go to finals etc. Edited October 25, 2023 by JH-HMFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) What are we on course for? Close to 15k? I don't actually think that's all that bad for the LC. It's something we've never traditionally had big attendances for. Last semi against Rangers was about 13,000 and the one at Easter Road against Inverness we had about 9000 and that was in Edinburgh against a team we should have had a decent chance against. I'd like to see us have more there, but it holds up pretty well compared to previous semis. Especially considering we aren't in good form, it's not a cheap day out and it's against Rangers who we have an awful history against in this tournament. Hopefully we can still shift a few more with payday coming up though. Edited October 25, 2023 by Bob Loblaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, Bob Loblaw said: What are we on course for? Close to 15k? I don't actually think that's all that bad for the LC. It's something we've never traditionally had big attendances for. Last semi against Rangers was about 13,000 and the one at Easter Road against Inverness we had about 9000 and that was in Edinburgh against a team we should have had a decent chance against. I'd like to see us have more there, but it holds up pretty well compared to previous semis. Especially considering we aren't in good form, it's not a cheap day out and it's against Rangers who we have an awful history against in this tournament. Hopefully we can still shift a few more with payday coming up though. It isnt that bad, the whole thing is skewed by those who were angered, including the club, that there was not an even split of tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Bazzas right boot said: Wouldn't have thought so, Rangers would take about 20 goals of these teams. 🙃 We never sold 20k in 2012 either when the 2012 team were playing.... My point is that our average attendance, and the club, have grown since 2012. Stats vary by a few hundred but ballpark figure +5k All guesswork anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, pettigrewsstylist said: My point is that our average attendance, and the club, have grown since 2012. Stats vary by a few hundred but ballpark figure +5k All guesswork anyway. The clubs grown since 2012! **** me, I thought we'd been shite for years and the end was nigh? Who told you this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Bazzas right boot said: The clubs grown since 2012! **** me, I thought we'd been shite for years and the end was nigh? Who told you this??? We also had hope anytime a certain Czech left footer took the pitch. Hope sells tickets in a game like this eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Now supporters with 5LP's can buy an additional ticket. That's about as close to a general sale as you'll get I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 https://x.com/JamTarts/status/1717155607650648195?s=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bob Loblaw said: Now supporters with 5LP's can buy an additional ticket. That's about as close to a general sale as you'll get I think. Why didn't they just do that yesterday? not as if the sudden rush would have sold all the tickets. Just seem to be making it up as they go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher75 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I would have bought extra tickets for family members if this had been an option a few days ago but not going to do that now when there's no way of sitting together. Multiply that by a few thousand season ticket holders who would have bought a ticket for a mate and we could have filled our allocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philfigo Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 19 hours ago, Jeremy Goss said: I’m on 5 loyalty points, former season ticket holder, on the waiting list for a couple of years for another, pay £40 to FoH every month yet I can’t get a couple of tickets for me and my 6 year old who has 2 loyalty points. Doesn’t seem fair at all and stopping younger generations getting interested in supporting the club. Absolutely bang on the money 👆 Surely can be some way of connecting FOH payments to getting loyalty points or even just that fact someone is FOH to get tickets. If someone is paying FOH then that means they aint other supporters trying to buy tickets in wrong ends. Think all this really needs highlighted to the club and more encentives if you are paying FOH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Philfigo said: Absolutely bang on the money 👆 Surely can be some way of connecting FOH payments to getting loyalty points or even just that fact someone is FOH to get tickets. If someone is paying FOH then that means they aint other supporters trying to buy tickets in wrong ends. Think all this really needs highlighted to the club and more encentives if you are paying FOH. Indeed I know people were against loyalty points for FOH payments but for a pledger not being able to make a game like the Semi or last weekends Celtic game as they only come up from say down south once in a while is ridiculous. Seems daft i have loyalty points for shares my dad bought for me in the 1990's and nothing for the FOH pledges which amount to a lot more than the share investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 We really don’t help ourselves with the way we release tickets, make it as hard as possible to bring non regulars along to the big games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Hearts have really ****ed up here with how they have handled this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Finally been able to buy the amount of tickets needed. Never seen us win the league cup in my lifetime but not sure this is the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 More tickets have been sold in the last hour than the previous 5 days on the back of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: More tickets have been sold in the last hour than the previous 5 days on the back of this! Good move, we need to do all we can to shift tickets. They weren't selling at the previous threshold, hopefully this sees a late surge and we can sell a good few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: More tickets have been sold in the last hour than the previous 5 days on the back of this! That's good news! More of us through there the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Just now, PapaShango said: Good move, we need to do all we can to shift tickets. They weren't selling at the previous threshold, hopefully this sees a late surge and we can sell a good few more. Sure they'll be some waiting for pay day aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Just now, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Sure they'll be some waiting for pay day aswell Only worry with that is, will we have handed them back by the time pay day comes around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Hannibal said: Indeed I know people were against loyalty points for FOH payments but for a pledger not being able to make a game like the Semi or last weekends Celtic game as they only come up from say down south once in a while is ridiculous. Seems daft i have loyalty points for shares my dad bought for me in the 1990's and nothing for the FOH pledges which amount to a lot more than the share investment. I don't think LPs should apply for FoH pledges, they are meant as reward for attending games. However I do think that all FoH pledgers should be able to purchase match tickets when they are available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philfigo Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hannibal said: Indeed I know people were against loyalty points for FOH payments but for a pledger not being able to make a game like the Semi or last weekends Celtic game as they only come up from say down south once in a while is ridiculous. Seems daft i have loyalty points for shares my dad bought for me in the 1990's and nothing for the FOH pledges which amount to a lot more than the share investment. Crazy that it's not been looked into or it may have been but we don't know. Just think for a fan owned club, we as owners surely get some kind of loyalty or benefit back especially those who live far away and can't make games very often and contribute alot on money to the club. I felt this a while back from living abroad for 2 years could not get to any games and loyalty points cut left me high and dry. Fine now as I have got my season ticket. Edited October 25, 2023 by Philfigo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, PapaShango said: Only worry with that is, will we have handed them back by the time pay day comes around. Most folk will be payed tomorrow I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 F3 now on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinder Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, PapaShango said: F3 now on sale. Great news papashango.🇱🇻🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 hours ago, GBJambo said: Hearts have really ****ed up here with how they have handled this Aye? You've never mentioned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyboy7 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 hours ago, PapaShango said: Only worry with that is, will we have handed them back by the time pay day comes around. Why hand them back. The games more than a week away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 12 hours ago, chrisyboy7 said: Why hand them back. The games more than a week away The SPFL will want us many tickets sold as possible, if we aren't shifting them they will undoubtedly give them to Rangers to sell. That's the only reason we are selling them in the sequence like we are so that any blocks not sold go to Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyboy7 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Any update on sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, chrisyboy7 said: Any update on sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 7 hours ago, The Gorgie said: Any idea how many we've sold so far? Hopefully we'll shift a few this weekend with it being payday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Any idea how many we've sold so far? Hopefully we'll shift a few this weekend with it being payday Id guess we'll be about the 15k mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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