PapaShango Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 minute ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Hampden is actually a real disgrace and embarrasment for a football mad country like ours. It's not just the view from the seats, the facilities are dreadful compared to some of the stadiums around the world. We really did scrimp on money when redeveloping it. Would be better just knocking it down and starting again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PH Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 45 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: I think the ticket office might still have a few.😁 😂 LP's is the issue. Can't make many games due to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 44 minutes ago, joondalupjambo said: 👍 Totally agree. A few of my mates have it. I stopped going to Hampden years ago in a group because each time we ended up in the worst sections with rubbish views. Think some of them fell out with me when I pulled out 😀 Ever since I have gone in two's or on my own and every time bagged a decent seat. In D3 this time about third way back so tactic still working for me😀 Johnny no mates though 😀 I’m in D3 as well, it’s the Johnny no mates section,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I’ve worked in Hampden and priced work I didn’t get.Several visits in different parts of the stadium were a real eye opener.What we as fans see is indeed a *** shit hole but the beeks part is quite incredible - no expense spared,3/4 of the money to upgrade Hampden was spent on the SFA offices and receptions.Has to be seen to be believed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I want to remind everyone of the following two rules: 16. No trolling. Trolling is the act of posting with the explicit and sole intent of annoying other members 17. No cyber bullying. This includes posting unfounded personal attacks, stalking, harassing, innuendo, or any behavior intended to demean others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philfigo Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Swore blind after walking out of Hamden in last years league cup semi after 65 minutes, that I would never be back to watch us again at Hampden V Rangers! 5 tickets bought and absolutely buzzing for it. Every single one of us has to go with belief and back the boys to the hilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 2 hours ago, PapaShango said: It's not just the view from the seats, the facilities are dreadful compared to some of the stadiums around the world. We really did scrimp on money when redeveloping it. Would be better just knocking it down and starting again. It's like it was done as a homer.. its a disgrace and we accept it If you ever go to Wembley the 2 are incomparable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 27 minutes ago, Philfigo said: Swore blind after walking out of Hamden in last years league cup semi after 65 minutes, that I would never be back to watch us again at Hampden V Rangers! 5 tickets bought and absolutely buzzing for it. Every single one of us has to go with belief and back the boys to the hilt. We’re winning this 4-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 31 minutes ago, Philfigo said: Swore blind after walking out of Hamden in last years league cup semi after 65 minutes, that I would never be back to watch us again at Hampden V Rangers! 5 tickets bought and absolutely buzzing for it. Every single one of us has to go with belief and back the boys to the hilt. They made me stay for the full 90 minutes 😤 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 50 minutes ago, Gambo said: We’re winning this 4-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 10 hours ago, Peebo said: Yeah, I’m sure you’re right mate. Entering the customer ref number with correct password was clearly the sort of thing only a Tech ignoramus would have done. Perhaps I should simply have tried turning each of the four devices off and back on again. That always works, unless you do it wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecky92 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 hour ago, Philfigo said: Swore blind after walking out of Hamden in last years league cup semi after 65 minutes, that I would never be back to watch us again at Hampden V Rangers! 5 tickets bought and absolutely buzzing for it. Every single one of us has to go with belief and back the boys to the hilt. I was the exact same lol. Said I was fed up with it. tickets bought this morning tho 🫣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 3 hours ago, PapaShango said: Majority of seats at Hampden are rubbish unless your in the South Stand I think and even some of them have a rubbish view. It really is a terrible match day experience for fans for what is supposed to be the national stadium. North Stand has a great view, also the East/West couple of sections next to the North. Once you start going further round behind the goal is when it gets a bit average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 hour ago, The new West End said: It's like it was done as a homer.. its a disgrace and we accept it If you ever go to Wembley the 2 are incomparable Indeed. Got a spare £billion so we can replicate it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fejka Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 hour ago, Philfigo said: Swore blind after walking out of Hamden in last years league cup semi after 65 minutes, that I would never be back to watch us again at Hampden V Rangers! 5 tickets bought and absolutely buzzing for it. Every single one of us has to go with belief and back the boys to the hilt. Same here mate. And that’s after years of never leaving a game early. But, here I am taking up my ticket allocation including the extra tickets. Couldn’t not be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fejka Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 6 minutes ago, Chuck Berry said: North Stand has a great view, also the East/West couple of sections next to the North. Once you start going further round behind the goal is when it gets a bit average. Got my tickets in D1 after last years in the east or south stand. Hadn’t given a thought to being so close to the segregation so hoping it’s not a problem given I’ll have the wee one with me. Hoping the view makes up for it 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 3 minutes ago, Fejka said: Got my tickets in D1 after last years in the east or south stand. Hadn’t given a thought to being so close to the segregation so hoping it’s not a problem given I’ll have the wee one with me. Hoping the view makes up for it 😅 D1 is a great view, they usually leave a few seats either side of the barrier then stewards, so you won't be able to get at the hun 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Sampling the South Stand for the first time, ever. Sat in the other 3 stands but a change of scenery. Section I3. Should be a quick getaway to Kings Park if we are 0-3 down after 60 mins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 minute ago, heartsfc_fan said: Sampling the South Stand for the first time, ever. Sat in the other 3 stands but a change of scenery. Section I3. Should be a quick getaway to Kings Park if we are 0-3 down after 60 mins... best area. That’s were we are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 minute ago, 1971fozzy said: best area. That’s were we are 👍 Usually sit in the cheap seats behind the goal. Atmosphere is good but view is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Four sections not open for sales yet and two sections with majority of tickets unsold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 North and North East with four sections still to go on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 11 minutes ago, heartsfc_fan said: Sampling the South Stand for the first time, ever. Sat in the other 3 stands but a change of scenery. Section I3. Should be a quick getaway to Kings Park if we are 0-3 down after 60 mins... Maybe it's my age but I only see Hampden as having one stand, the other three sides are seated terracing, a bit like the benches in the shed at Tynecastle or the old beach end at Pittodrie or the seated enclosure behind the goals at Easter Road, except the seats have a back and a number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 South and South East with many tickets in two sections! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munro9 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) I always go but expect a shit view and almost no idea what’s going on! It’s a disgrace. I’ve just paid £40 and don’t even expect to have a reasonable view of us beating the Huns! Edited March 28 by munro9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Poor sales today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertarian Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 7 hours ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Stadium expansion isn't happening anytime soon, it's been done to death and it simply isn't happening It really needs to happen in order for the club to continue growing. If stadium expansion doesn't happen Hearts will never fulfill their potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainShanks Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 On holiday for this one. From the pub, you get a load of folk who you couldn't pay to go to a semi final against the Old Firm in Glasgow but are longstanding season ticket holders. I would be astonished if we sell this out but hope I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philfigo Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 17 minutes ago, CaptainShanks said: On holiday for this one. From the pub, you get a load of folk who you couldn't pay to go to a semi final against the Old Firm in Glasgow but are longstanding season ticket holders. I would be astonished if we sell this out but hope I am wrong. I think alot of people who are in reasonably well paid jobs have no idea how difficult it is for some on pish wages. Could be a great idea for all of us that can to somehow raise funds for those that are really struggling to pay of a ticket. Edited March 28 by Philfigo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomac Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 15 minutes ago, CaptainShanks said: On holiday for this one. From the pub, you get a load of folk who you couldn't pay to go to a semi final against the Old Firm in Glasgow but are longstanding season ticket holders. I would be astonished if we sell this out but hope I am wrong. What pub? 😃❤️ 15 minutes ago, CaptainShanks said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philfigo Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Too many people to fussy about a view, if we had Hibs in the semi nobody would be fussy about a view just as long as they got a ticket to the game. Too many have shat it with it being Rangers and that's the honest truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Is there anyone out there fully intending to NOT go to the semi final but will be the first one to jump through burning hoops to get a ticket for the final ? Circumstances always prevailing of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 4 minutes ago, Philfigo said: Too many people to fussy about a view, if we had Hibs in the semi nobody would be fussy about a view just as long as they got a ticket to the game. Too many have shat it with it being Rangers and that's the honest truth. Similar with the horrible lot in the 2012 semi final. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 4 minutes ago, Philfigo said: Too many people to fussy about a view, if we had Hibs in the semi nobody would be fussy about a view just as long as they got a ticket to the game. Too many have shat it with it being Rangers and that's the honest truth. Ken imagine paying 40 sheets for a ticket at the National Stadium and expecting a decent view of the game. Some folk just look for shit to moan about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie_Rules Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 4 minutes ago, Philfigo said: Too many people to fussy about a view, if we had Hibs in the semi nobody would be fussy about a view just as long as they got a ticket to the game. Too many have shat it with it being Rangers and that's the honest truth. Yip, last line sums up the sales. The likelihood of getting beat is more significant than the occasion in the minds of a large number of the fanbase. Feel a bit sorry for those at the club who took the bold decision to pay up front to try cater for as many Hearts fans as possible. We are likely going to take flak for ‘locking out’ huns with a big empty section behind the goal and can’t argue that we don’t deserve it. I’m all for an empty seat than one of them filling it, just a pity there won’t be a full Hearts end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philfigo Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Gorgie_Rules said: Yip, last line sums up the sales. The likelihood of getting beat is more significant than the occasion in the minds of a large number of the fanbase. Feel a bit sorry for those at the club who took the bold decision to pay up front to try cater for as many Hearts fans as possible. We are likely going to take flak for ‘locking out’ huns with a big empty section behind the goal and can’t argue that we don’t deserve it. I’m all for an empty seat than one of them filling it, just a pity there won’t be a full Hearts end. Yeah the club done exactly what everyone wanted by getting 50/50 because of all those moaning about the league cup semi about not getting 50/50. What pissses me off is how do we expect the players to believe we can win when they run-out to empty sections. Just makes us look like a micky mouse club. Edited March 28 by Philfigo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philfigo Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 12 minutes ago, dannymack said: Similar with the horrible lot in the 2012 semi final. 👍 Absolutely and look what they missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) An iconic moment in the history of Heart of Midlothian Football Club 😍⚽ 4 minutes ago, Philfigo said: Absolutely and look what they missed ️ Edited March 28 by dannymack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainShanks Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 27 minutes ago, Philfigo said: I think alot of people who are in reasonably well paid jobs have no idea how difficult it is for some on pish wages. Could be a great idea for all of us that can to somehow raise funds for those that are really struggling to pay of a ticket. Agree with that. A lot of them are pensioners who have seen enough defeats against the Old Firm at Hampden and don't fancy games against them. Down south most teams get more than their standard home crowds at cup semi finals but for us against the Old Firm getting our usual home crowd is a great effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainShanks Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 30 minutes ago, geomac said: What pub? 😃❤️ Stratties ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 No chance this is selling out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 13 minutes ago, Gorgie_Rules said: Yip, last line sums up the sales. The likelihood of getting beat is more significant than the occasion in the minds of a large number of the fanbase. Feel a bit sorry for those at the club who took the bold decision to pay up front to try cater for as many Hearts fans as possible. We are likely going to take flak for ‘locking out’ huns with a big empty section behind the goal and can’t argue that we don’t deserve it. I’m all for an empty seat than one of them filling it, just a pity there won’t be a full Hearts end. To be fair if the 'club' aren't knowledgeable enough to know themselves that selling 21,000 was a serious stretch for this particular game then they clearly don't have their finger on the pulse of the overall fanbases mood and pessimism over the fixture. Many fans who are attending could easily have told them what was realistic for this game given the dire performances against Rangers (twice in under 2 years we've gone there and not laid a glove on them) and the lack of appetite for the journey and 'experience' etc from a mixture of diehards and more casual fans alike. That said I totally applaud their fighting for the 50-50 even if it means they will have to take a bit of a financial hit. It will be interesting to see after the holiday weekend if they have plans to get a bit creative to punt more tickets, whether they are going to drop LP's, allow us to buy further tickets if we have 20+ pts or whether they are going to say the club are paying for 1000 tickets in one section for local families or kids of specie schools in the area or whatever. It would seem stupid if they do end up having to pay for a couple of thousand seats to leave them empty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 5 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: To be fair if the 'club' aren't knowledgeable enough to know themselves that selling 21,000 was a serious stretch for this particular game then they clearly don't have their finger on the pulse of the overall fanbases mood and pessimism over the fixture. Many fans who are attending could easily have told them what was realistic for this game given the dire performances against Rangers (twice in under 2 years we've gone there and not laid a glove on them) and the lack of appetite for the journey and 'experience' etc from a mixture of diehards and more casual fans alike. That said I totally applaud their fighting for the 50-50 even if it means they will have to take a bit of a financial hit. It will be interesting to see after the holiday weekend if they have plans to get a bit creative to punt more tickets, whether they are going to drop LP's, allow us to buy further tickets if we have 20+ pts or whether they are going to say the club are paying for 1000 tickets in one section for local families or kids of specie schools in the area or whatever. It would seem stupid if they do end up having to pay for a couple of thousand seats to leave them empty! I'm not convinced they will be panicking after 2 days. I imagine they will have a plan to try and maximise sales in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: To be fair if the 'club' aren't knowledgeable enough to know themselves that selling 21,000 was a serious stretch for this particular game then they clearly don't have their finger on the pulse of the overall fanbases mood and pessimism over the fixture. Many fans who are attending could easily have told them what was realistic for this game given the dire performances against Rangers (twice in under 2 years we've gone there and not laid a glove on them) and the lack of appetite for the journey and 'experience' etc from a mixture of diehards and more casual fans alike. That said I totally applaud their fighting for the 50-50 even if it means they will have to take a bit of a financial hit. It will be interesting to see after the holiday weekend if they have plans to get a bit creative to punt more tickets, whether they are going to drop LP's, allow us to buy further tickets if we have 20+ pts or whether they are going to say the club are paying for 1000 tickets in one section for local families or kids of specie schools in the area or whatever. It would seem stupid if they do end up having to pay for a couple of thousand seats to leave them empty! Been far more moaning and complaining about not getting an equal or fair allocation so if the club was listening that's what they would have heard. People saying we aren't that bothered about going less so. Edited March 28 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 15 minutes ago, karipidis said: No chance this is selling out Going to cost the club a few bob if it doesn’t? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 40 minutes ago, dannymack said: Is there anyone out there fully intending to NOT go to the semi final but will be the first one to jump through burning hoops to get a ticket for the final ? Circumstances always prevailing of course. Absolutely! They'll be the ones that claim they were at the semi-final, actually they will claim that they’ve never missed a semi or final for several decades 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fila Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Anyone who purchases a semi final ticket should be first on the list for a final ticket. If we do not sell out , so be it. Many different reasons for people able or willing to attend . If we sell 19,000 and the rest are returned then thats the way it should be. Same for Aberdeen , should have been 50/50 then any unsold tickets returned as against either Rangers or Celtic they will always be sold ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 4 minutes ago, fila said: Anyone who purchases a semi final ticket should be first on the list for a final ticket. If we do not sell out , so be it. Many different reasons for people able or willing to attend . If we sell 19,000 and the rest are returned then thats the way it should be. Same for Aberdeen , should have been 50/50 then any unsold tickets returned as against either Rangers or Celtic they will always be sold ! They can only set segregation at particular places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Been far more moaning and complaining about not getting an equal or fair allocation so if the club was listening that's what they would have heard. People saying we aren't that bothered about going less so. I mean that's a bit daft seeing as we only sold 16k or thereabouts for the League Cup semi so there was no justification for the moaning other than from a sporting integrity stand point. But they've presumably factored in the potential cost and I suspect will try to drive sales over the next few weeks - if they haven't a plan in place then they'll need to dream one up as there is no chance we are selling another 6-7000 with simply the current purchasing criteria! Edited March 28 by Luckies1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 6 minutes ago, davemclaren said: They can only set segregation at particular places. Yeah as I understand it there are no tickets being returned. We've sold the North Stand sections which would have gone to Rangers without the 50-50 decision. Hearts 'own' all the tickets so if they aren't sold in full the seats will either be empty but paid for or the club come up with some other method of filling them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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