PauloPerth Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 The draw is made on 9th November, but it's a 3 month wait until semi-final weekend; 30th and 31st January 2016. Ross County St Johnstone Hibs/ Dundee United Hearts/ Celtic For Saints fans, hopefully only a Celtic tie would be at Hampden. Hearts at Easter Road. Hibs or United at Tynecastle Ross County possibly at one of the Dundee grounds (preferably Tannadice) or, if not deemed big enough (?!!), then Tynecastle as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 As far as Saints are concerned, cup semi-finals have only taken place in Glasgow or Edinburgh during recent history. Hoping for the same this year. Preferably Tynecastle (if we're not drawn against Hearts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Knowing the SFA they'd announce the semi final would be at Pittodrie if we drew Ross County. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunty Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 There seems to be a strange acceptance that if Hearts or Hibs make the semis and avoid the Old Firm, they should play in Edinburgh regardless of opposition. In 2014 the organisers wanted Aberdeen/St Johnstone at Easter Road and Hearts/Caley at Pittodrie. The story goes Hearts said their fans would not travel in numbers to Aberdeen, so their game was moved to Easter Road, leaving Caley with a lunchtime kick-off in Edinburgh. St Johnstone or Dundee Utd v either Edinburgh side in the capital I can understand, but Ross County having to play there is essentially them being the away side. Tannadice probably just about big enough for County v anyone other than Celtic going by recent League Cup semi crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Easter Road or Fir Park for me, seeing as ive been to neither. Celtic at Hampden would be the worst possible draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuram Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 What about East End Park if we get Ross County? Pittodrie would be fairer for distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Easter Road or Fir Park for me, seeing as ive been to neither. Celtic at Hampden would be the worst possible draw. You've never been to Easter Road or Fir Park? That can't be right, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'd back East End Park as a potential venue too. Maybe even for a potential United game? Would Inverness really not be big enough for Saints vs County though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'd back East End Park as a potential venue too. Maybe even for a potential United game? Would Inverness really not be big enough for Saints vs County though? Moderators are not supposed to troll, Radford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 You've never been to Easter Road or Fir Park? That can't be right, surely? Im unsure how serious youre being Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmcleanscontacts Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Ross County v Saints on the 3g at Aviemore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Malkmus Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Our ground would easily be big enough for a Saints - County semi and is the logical venue for the encounter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Moderators are not supposed to troll, Radford. What is the capacity of Inverness? Wikipedia says 7,800. More than enough for County vs Saints I reckon. In terms of travel, is it any different than making County travel to Dundee? I think East End Park (about 12,000) would be fine for Saints vs United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmcleanscontacts Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Our ground would easily be big enough for a Saints - County semi and is the logical venue for the encounter Absolute Turkey of a venue for such a game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmac25 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 There seems to be a strange acceptance that if Hearts or Hibs make the semis and avoid the Old Firm, they should play in Edinburgh regardless of opposition. In 2014 the organisers wanted Aberdeen/St Johnstone at Easter Road and Hearts/Caley at Pittodrie. The story goes Hearts said their fans would not travel in numbers to Aberdeen, so their game was moved to Easter Road, leaving Caley with a lunchtime kick-off in Edinburgh. St Johnstone or Dundee Utd v either Edinburgh side in the capital I can understand, but Ross County having to play there is essentially them being the away side. Tannadice probably just about big enough for County v anyone other than Celtic going by recent League Cup semi crowds. The problem is that Aberdeen isn't any easier then Edinburgh to get to from Inverness or dingwall. If hearts get through, were drawn against county and county complained about it being in Edinburgh I'd rather the game was at east end/mcdairmaid/caleys ground with limited tickets then play the game in Aberdeen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 What is the capacity of Inverness? Wikipedia says 7,800. More than enough for County vs Saints I reckon. In terms of travel, is it any different than making County travel to Dundee?I think East End Park (about 12,000) would be fine for Saints vs United. Logistically it makes perfect sense but I really can't see the powers that be having the semi final outside the central belt. I'd guess that even Aberdeen would be a bit of a push. Inverness for the semi would be a fecker of a journey for me too. And I don't want that. RandomGuy - I struggle to comprehend that you've never been to Easter Road or Fir Park. Two stable grounds over the last few years and you come across as a die hard. Nothing disparaging meant, just surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmcleanscontacts Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Logistically it makes perfect sense but I really can't see the powers that be having the semi final outside the central belt. I'd guess that even Aberdeen would be a bit of a push. Inverness for the semi would be a fecker of a journey for me too. And I don't want that. RandomGuy - I struggle to comprehend that you've never been to Easter Road or Fir Park. Two stable grounds over the last few years and you come across as a die hard. Nothing disparaging meant, just surprised. Part timer. I mean, just imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csteinle Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Ross County v Saints on the 3g at Aviemore. Hospitality at The Cairngorm Hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR851903 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Regardless of the games not being until January its a farce the draw is another 2 weeks after these ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Had a cup semi against United at East End Park in 91. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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