kingjoey Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 21 hours ago, Dindeleux said: I would expect, if we make it, that Killie would take a minimum of 10,000. I would expect Motherwell to take the same. Personally I would prefer Tynecastle for atmosphere but Hampden seems like the only way to ensure everyone who wants to go can go. For a semi final that is on lunchtime terrestrial TV, that is utter nonsense. If it’s Motherwell v Aberdeen the crowd will be around 17,000 tops, and for Motherwell v Kilmarnock around 12,000, if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 With first Boyd having a real go at the Aberdeen players, and now Clarke slating the Aberdeen manager, Kilmarnock trying hard to create a rivalry between them and the team furthest away from them, geographically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the west curve Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 11 hours ago, paul wright scores said: If, and it is still a big ask, should we win next Tuesday I reckon there will be around 12-14,000 at the semi final. If it is a Killie v Motherwell semi final it is absolutely crazy playing the game at Hampden. The last time Killie were in a cup semi, it was the league cup in 2012. Killie took over 15000 to that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 11 hours ago, paul wright scores said: If, and it is still a big ask, should we win next Tuesday I reckon there will be around 12-14,000 at the semi final. If it is a Killie v Motherwell semi final it is absolutely crazy playing the game at Hampden. I'd rather play at Hampden than have both sets of fans traipsing over to Edinburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 36 minutes ago, kingjoey said: For a semi final that is on lunchtime terrestrial TV, that is utter nonsense. If it’s Motherwell v Aberdeen the crowd will be around 17,000 tops, and for Motherwell v Kilmarnock around 12,000, if that. I disagree. Would be very surprised if we don't take at least 10,000. Regarding Aberdeen (travel) and Motherwell (unsure how many they will take) I can't really say but would expect both clubs support to be similar to ours. 2 minutes ago, the west curve said: The last time Killie were in a cup semi, it was the league cup in 2012. Killie took over 15000 to that game. That was a derby to be fair so the attendance would always be higher. The only other semi's we can compare to are also League Cups which I'm sure everyone agrees are never viewed as big as Scottish Cup games so its hard to judge. I made a point earlier about playing the game at Hampden to ensure everyone who wants a ticket can get one. However I've since changed my opinion. Play it at either Tynecastle or Easter Road and allow all season ticket holders the option of buying 2 tickets. Put the rest of public sale and, if people bitch about not getting a ticket, let the clubs use that as a marketing ploy to sell more season tickets the following season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Peter Pawlett has been a big miss in Scottish Football this season. Step forward Jordan Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wright scores Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 33 minutes ago, the west curve said: The last time Killie were in a cup semi, it was the league cup in 2012. Killie took over 15000 to that game. Motherwell only took about 6-7,000 to their semi final against Rangers earlier in the season, so why will they all of a sudden bring 10,000+ against us or Aberdeen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wright scores Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 29 minutes ago, craigkillie said: I'd rather play at Hampden than have both sets of fans traipsing over to Edinburgh. Good for you. I don't think semi finals should be played at Hamden either, it should only be used for the final. I am entitled to my opinion , as you are, and I would rather play somewhere where there is an atmosphere in the ground. The atmosphere at Fir Park when we beat Falkirk was fantastic, as was easter Road in 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, paul wright scores said: Motherwell only took about 6-7,000 to their semi final against Rangers earlier in the season, so why will they all of a sudden bring 10,000+ against us or Aberdeen? I would guess that the crowd would be bigger because it's the Scottish Cup, and it's not against Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 30 minutes ago, paul wright scores said: Good for you. I don't think semi finals should be played at Hamden either, it should only be used for the final. I am entitled to my opinion , as you are, and I would rather play somewhere where there is an atmosphere in the ground. The atmosphere at Fir Park when we beat Falkirk was fantastic, as was easter Road in 1997. Agree with this point as I would rather head to Tynecastle or Easter Rd and not just because I live in Edinburgh. Mainly as it would be a sold out stadium or thereabouts rather than the inevitable p1sh crowd comments that will dominate the message boards and thoughts of viewers around the globe. To your other point. I know not how many fans we will take to the semi final whether against Aberdeen or Killie, but it is fair to assume that as it is not v one half of the arse cheeks we will take more than we did v Rangers in league cup. As it happens I am rooting for Killie. I felt we were fairly evenly matched in league game recently and in fact thought we edged it - that and I would rather see Well or Killie in final as it happens less often than Aberdeen. That said we have also beaten Aberdeen twice this season. Just delighted it will not be Rangers or Celtic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 32 minutes ago, welldaft said: Agree with this point as I would rather head to Tynecastle or Easter Rd and not just because I live in Edinburgh. Mainly as it would be a sold out stadium or thereabouts rather than the inevitable p1sh crowd comments that will dominate the message boards and thoughts of viewers around the globe. To your other point. I know not how many fans we will take to the semi final whether against Aberdeen or Killie, but it is fair to assume that as it is not v one half of the arse cheeks we will take more than we did v Rangers in league cup. As it happens I am rooting for Killie. I felt we were fairly evenly matched in league game recently and in fact thought we edged it - that and I would rather see Well or Killie in final as it happens less often than Aberdeen. That said we have also beaten Aberdeen twice this season. Just delighted it will not be Rangers or Celtic.... I know that we may not be in the semis, but if you ask any Aberdeen supporter for their best experience at a semi in recent years, it would be the atmosphere generated at Tynecastle against Saints. Sold out Stadium, drunken fans, it just can’t be replicated at Hampden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wright scores Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, kingjoey said: I know that we may not be in the semis, but if you ask any Aberdeen supporter for their best experience at a semi in recent years, it would be the atmosphere generated at Tynecastle against Saints. Sold out Stadium, drunken fans, it just can’t be replicated at Hampden. That is one of the reasons I would rather not go to Hampden. I am old enough to remember the semi final in 1970 against Aberdeen at a sold out Muirton Park too. It was electric inside that ground that day (and wild) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wright scores Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, craigkillie said: I would guess that the crowd would be bigger because it's the Scottish Cup, and it's not against Rangers. Possibly, but I still don't think they will take double that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 On 07/03/2018 at 10:31, Dindeleux said: Clearly Aberdeen fans haven’t got over the 95/96 whitewash. Anyway Dons we’re all #TB4 so please act with some decorum. Please, it is your manager and staff (Boyd) committing heinous acts of #TB4 on #TB4 violence (yes, violence). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarapoa Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I have fond memories of the LC semi at Tynecastle a few years back - 3pm Sat with a stadium three-quarters full of drunk people wearing red. One of the best domestic games ever atmosphere wise. Only problem with having to face Motherwell there, is the tiny pitch at Tynecastle suits the more robust style of play favoured by Hearts/ Motherwell - rather than the Netherlands 1974 style of football that Kilmarnock and Aberdeen want to play (surface permitting), where the wide expanses of Hampden would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wright scores Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 45 minutes ago, welldaft said: Agree with this point as I would rather head to Tynecastle or Easter Rd and not just because I live in Edinburgh. Mainly as it would be a sold out stadium or thereabouts rather than the inevitable p1sh crowd comments that will dominate the message boards and thoughts of viewers around the globe. To your other point. I know not how many fans we will take to the semi final whether against Aberdeen or Killie, but it is fair to assume that as it is not v one half of the arse cheeks we will take more than we did v Rangers in league cup. As it happens I am rooting for Killie. I felt we were fairly evenly matched in league game recently and in fact thought we edged it - that and I would rather see Well or Killie in final as it happens less often than Aberdeen. That said we have also beaten Aberdeen twice this season. Just delighted it will not be Rangers or Celtic.... Good post and exactly my sentiments. Hopefully it will be us who get there, and don't think there is too much between the 2 teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, paul wright scores said: That is one of the reasons I would rather not go to Hampden. I am old enough to remember the semi final in 1970 against Aberdeen at a sold out Muirton Park too. It was electric inside that ground that day (and wild) Just a tad too wild, really. What an experience though. I was 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 hours ago, welldaft said: viewers around the globe. Steady on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolfie Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Quite laughable this pillory of JJ. Dons have the master of falling down Kenny McLean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 28 minutes ago, lonewolfie said: Quite laughable this pillory of JJ. Dons have the master of falling down Kenny McLean. There is a major difference. Kenny McLean goes down, no fouls given. Jordan Jones goes down, foul given every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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