Ira Gaines Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 1 minute ago, The OP said: Most bitter diddy post ever? Since when is wanting a more even playing field in a neutral semi final "bitter diddy patter"? I know it doesn't fit with the sense of entitlement that OF supporters have since they're so used to clubs and authorities bending over and taking it, but some folk actually think it should be a thing. Every neutral game should be as neutral as possible. Which means one 50/50 split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, Mayor Wilkins III said: Since when is wanting a more even playing field in a neutral semi final "bitter diddy patter"? I know it doesn't fit with the sense of entitlement that OF supporters have since they're so used to clubs and authorities bending over and taking it, but some folk actually think it should be a thing. Every neutral game should be as neutral as possible. Which means one 50/50 split. So basically you want at least one fifth of a stadium to lie empty when demand outstrips supply because you think more people shouting at one end will tip the balance? Despite the fact that we have in recent years beaten Rangers and Aberdeen twice each (and horsed each on one occasion) with a 50/50 split and lost various games where we outnumber the opposition supporters about 2 to 1? You’re a moron and your moronic moronity is going to cost Hearts tens, if not hundreds of thousands of pounds. Maybe you don’t want them challenging for the title because you like the status quo where you can posture sanctimoniously from a high horse but by gum I do. Scottish football needs a strong Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 42 minutes ago, The OP said: So basically you want at least one fifth of a stadium to lie empty when demand outstrips supply because you think more people shouting at one end will tip the balance? Despite the fact that we have in recent years beaten Rangers and Aberdeen twice each (and horsed each on one occasion) with a 50/50 split and lost various games where we outnumber the opposition supporters about 2 to 1? You’re a moron and your moronic moronity is going to cost Hearts tens, if not hundreds of thousands of pounds. Maybe you don’t want them challenging for the title because you like the status quo where you can posture sanctimoniously from a high horse but by gum I do. Scottish football needs a strong Hearts. What allocation did Hearts get for Kevin Bridges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 31 minutes ago, lubo_blaha said: What allocation did Hearts get for Kevin Bridges? Embra c***s? Hopefully none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Anything other than a 50/50 split will be ridiculous. Having 'neutral' games in the city of two of the clubs, with the difficult kick off times making it harder for Hearts and Aberdeen fans to attend, shouldn't also give Celtic and Rangers fans the chance to get more than their fair share of tickets. I also think Aberdeen should demand the same end of Hampden as we've had for the past few years. We've played more games there than Rangers recently so it's no more of a 'Rangers' end than it is an 'Aberdeen' end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, Jmothecat2 said: Anything other than a 50/50 split will be ridiculous. Having 'neutral' games in the city of two of the clubs, with the difficult kick off times making it harder for Hearts and Aberdeen fans to attend, shouldn't also give Celtic and Rangers fans the chance to get more than their fair share of tickets. I also think Aberdeen should demand the same end of Hampden as we've had for the past few years. We've played more games there than Rangers recently so it's no more of a 'Rangers' end than it is an 'Aberdeen' end. It's tickets for seats that will lie empty otherwise and (unlike with other clubs) the tickets will be going to season ticket holders who go every second week. Honestly, I can't believe how selfish some people can be when it comes to football (unless, for example, Aberdeen got into a Scottish Cup final against Gretna). Or, real world example, that time Aberdeen took 40,000 supporters to Parkhead when in the interest of fairness they should have had 30,000 max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45713971 Nice trolling from us because no-one believes we would get a 50/50 split and if we did, no-one believes wewould sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45713971 Nice trolling from us because no-one believes we would get a 50/50 split and if we did, no-one believes wewould sell out.I think it's very well played by the club. Make a huge fuss over something they probably knew wasn't going to change (kick off time) but use it to make it more difficult to deny the club 50% of the tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Jmothecat2 said: I think it's very well played by the club. Make a huge fuss over something they probably knew wasn't going to change (kick off time) but use it to make it more difficult to deny the club 50% of the tickets. Which we won't sell but will enjoy the whinging from Rangers fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 It's tickets for seats that will lie empty otherwise and (unlike with other clubs) the tickets will be going to season ticket holders who go every second week. Honestly, I can't believe how selfish some people can be when it comes to football (unless, for example, Aberdeen got into a Scottish Cup final against Gretna). Or, real world example, that time Aberdeen took 40,000 supporters to Parkhead when in the interest of fairness they should have had 30,000 max. Normally I’d agree with you here. In general it should be 50/50 split up until the point that one side can’t sell an allocation then it should be handed over.However, on this occasion I wouldn’t be totally averse to sending the SPFL a message with a number of seats lying empty because of their handling of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 It's tickets for seats that will lie empty otherwise and (unlike with other clubs) the tickets will be going to season ticket holders who go every second week. Honestly, I can't believe how selfish some people can be when it comes to football (unless, for example, Aberdeen got into a Scottish Cup final against Gretna). Or, real world example, that time Aberdeen took 40,000 supporters to Parkhead when in the interest of fairness they should have had 30,000 max. Under normal circumstances yes, but they have put these two games at times which are massively inconvenient for Aberdeen (and Hearts) supporters. If fewer seats in the Aberdeen allocation are sold then the blame for that lies squarely with the SPFL. They can't demand we get to Glasgow early, then when fans refuse use that as an excuse to give the establishment two extra seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Apparently the mysterious contract that states certain games must be played at Hampden also specifies that a semi final between Ayr and Kilmarnock must be played at Hampden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Jmothecat2 said: Anything other than a 50/50 split will be ridiculous. Having 'neutral' games in the city of two of the clubs, with the difficult kick off times making it harder for Hearts and Aberdeen fans to attend, shouldn't also give Celtic and Rangers fans the chance to get more than their fair share of tickets. I also think Aberdeen should demand the same end of Hampden as we've had for the past few years. We've played more games there than Rangers recently so it's no more of a 'Rangers' end than it is an 'Aberdeen' end. It's been covered on here so many times, but it really is bizarre that Hampden has designated ends for two teams at a neutral venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Apparently they are having a rethink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Pleasantly surprised, but then I'm still half expecting the rethink to end up with the same conclusion anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donathan Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 What are the potential options then: A: Status quo B: Celtic/Hearts at Murrayfield, possibly a reshuffling of the kickoff times C: Both at Hampden on different days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McLean's Ghost Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Heard the reason for the change was Scott Brown has Kevin Bridges tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, Donathan said: What are the potential options then: A: Status quo They're not even in the Semi Final you buffoon. (got knocked out by Stenhousemuir I believe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 hours ago, DA Baracus said: Apparently the mysterious contract that states certain games must be played at Hampden also specifies that a semi final between Ayr and Kilmarnock must be played at Hampden. Well it's been applied 100% by the book so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resk Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Tuesday 3am kick off for Aberdeen V Rangers then. At Villa Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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