H Wragg 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 daysCeltic v Hearts played the following Sunday and the league game due that weekend between the two rescheduled?This seems to me the far easiest option, assuming there are a few opportunities for it to be played before the split, which admittedly I haven’t checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, resk said: Tuesday 3am kick off for Aberdeen V Rangers then. At Villa Park. After the way the Orcs behaved last time they were here, no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyzer0 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Dons_1988 said: Apparently they are having a rethink https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/spfl-to-consider-moving-hearts-semi-final-to-bt-murrayfield-1-4808640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Chris McLaughlin now saying it's "likely" one will move. Third reply: a Celtic fan in full paranoia mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-exploring-betfred-semi-final-switch Quote SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said: “After the draw, we spoke to Hampden Park Limited to ask whether they would release us from a contractual obligation to host all semi-finals involving the Old Firm at Hampden. They declined our request and we were unwilling to breach this contract and risk legal action. “However, I’m pleased to report that we have been contacted this morning by SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell who said that Hampden Park Limited has now reconsidered that position and have agreed to waive that legal obligation." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyalexneil Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 The seethe from some Celtic fans is about to arrive! Forgetting of course that they as a club have played many more times at Hampden than Hearts at Murrayfield! There will however, I think be a few that might fancy a trip elsewhere to play the semi for some variety. Might even make some more of them more interested in attending so they can say they were there when this (more than likely thanks to how shite the organisers are in Scotland) happened in history! Unless the twats in charge make it a 2am kick off or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I don't see a change to any kickoff times here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 The paranoia is already rife about ra Sellick if they have to come through to the capital. Fucking cretins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Just now, geddyalexneil said: Forgetting of course that they as a club have played many more times at Hampden than Hearts at Murrayfield! And of course played in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden when they'd used it as their home stadium for that whole season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 That contract, that is definitely a real thing, isn't so watertight as we were told Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyalexneil Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 26 minutes ago, The Master said: And of course played in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden when they'd used it as their home stadium for that whole season. Very true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 The Hearts game will be played at Hampden and Rangers v Aberdeen at Murrayfield. Calling it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastermind Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 What an absolute, embarrassing shambles. Amateur stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 The Hearts game will be played at Hampden and Rangers v Aberdeen at Murrayfield. Calling it now. Disagree. The Aberdeen game at Ibrox and the Hearts game at Parkhead. No change to kick off times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 So it's taken over a week for the organisation the other side of the corridor to decide the invariable contract is actually variable? Scottish football. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Jambos at Murrayfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyalexneil Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 51 minutes ago, Michael W said: The Hearts game will be played at Hampden and Rangers v Aberdeen at Murrayfield. Calling it now. The scary thing is our football authorities are that bloody stupid that could happen! Please however don't give them any ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 So Doncaster has thrown Maxwell under the bus then? Were the SFA ever likely to take legal action against the SPFL? They must think we're all fucking daft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 35 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: So it's taken over a week for the organisation the other side of the corridor to decide the invariable contract is actually variable? Scottish football. Seriously. Sounds like Hampden decided to make a concession over the PR debacle. A welcome bit of common sense imo. The SPFL can't win, they negotiate a better deal for everyone and they're still getting slagged off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10menwent2mow Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1/25 that the SRU tell them to take a hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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