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07/03/2006, 4:00 PM
Junior

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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

Tell me when Hibs haven't sold the tickets they were allocated for Hampden?

To be fair (as Im sure you are aware) there aren't that many past examples of Hibs playing at Hampden;) however perhaps the most recent one being 9th April 2005, your semi final versus Dundee Utd, saw the massive crowd of 27k at Hampden? Don't tell me, Dundee Utd didn't sell 23k of their allocation.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/mo...d=A834_0_1_0_M

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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

Also, how do you get a "tone" from typing on a screen, and chip on my shoulder about what? That I would rather a big cup semi played on a football pitch than a rugby pitch?????

Without this desending in to a load of ****** - are you telling me you cannot tell if someone is angry, a reasoned debater, abusive, impartial etc..etc... because they have typed it?? of course you can, what a silly comment.

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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

And splitting hairs where???? YOU spoke about Murrayfield being their home ground, no one else!!!

Ok ok you didn't say it was their 'home' ground. I paraphrased, However you implied that they had some advantage by using murrayfield.. I disagree as I cannot see where they get this advantage from.

As I've already said, if the ground is in poor nick, then I'd agree with the SF being played at Hampden (1) I don't know if it is in poor shape or will be before the game (2) Have you seen Hampden park lately? Otherwise it would just make sense for the game to be played at a local ground, with a great capacity, with a pitch that is as good as the one in Glasgow (if thats the case).

What do you think the crowd will be at Hampden - capacity 52k??
08/03/2006, 8:47 AM
Junior

Perhaps flights are cheaper to Glasgow than Edinburgh from Dublin that weekend..............
09/03/2006, 3:19 PM
drinkfeckarse

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Originally Posted by RDBloomfield

To be fair to a Minority of Hibees.......they'd rather :rolleyes: play @ Hampden?But then as they admit........more Flights to the capital of, er, Scottish football! :(

Still, I'm sure they'll be v.Appreciative aboot :rolleyes: 'Weegies' come Sunday? Not.

Hi Davros...
10/03/2006, 7:26 AM
Hibs4Ever

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Dundee fan I met last night was delighted about their Semi-Final place, but gutted about an imminent trip to Glasgow!
He said he'd much prefer if it was played in a compact ground.........in,er, ................Edinburgh!:D

Yeah, the bus shelter down Tyncastle way would suit it fine. But judging by Dundees crowds this year that'd still be too big:D
10/03/2006, 5:01 PM
geysir

From the UEFA Country Rankings http://www.xs4all.nl/~kassiesa/bert/...crank2006.html
I see that the coefficient points that Rangers earned with their plod through Europe has kept Scotland just ahead of Belgium in 10th place by the slimmest of margins. Clouds do have a silver lining.
12/03/2006, 8:47 AM
CollegeTillIDie

As both Embra teams have stadia which hold less than 20,000 the extra capacity should not be an issue and all their "real fans" rather than bandwagon jumpers could be accomodated in the smaller venue if they wish.
As regards the SFA being control freaks, they own half of Hampden and they need a return on their capital investment. After all co-owners Queen's Park never stuff the venue.
12/03/2006, 12:38 PM
ColinR

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Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

As both Embra teams have stadia which hold less than 20,000 the extra capacity should not be an issue and all their "real fans" rather than bandwagon jumpers could be accomodated in the smaller venue if they wish.

it rather a small minded view-point imo. if that was the case, then the fai should just have opted for tolka for the fai cup final.

if the game was in murrayfield, there would be 32k roughly there supporting either team - double what they would get in a good home crowd for each club, in their home city. whilst (like the fai cup final) most would treat it as a one off, a lot wouldn't. it could have allowed both clubs to win over many more future die hards etc.

though i think you are right about your second point, its about how much money the sfa get, and who cares if it inconviniances everybody travelling from edinburgh.
12/03/2006, 5:33 PM
Plastic Paddy

Come in H4E...

...it's time for some more of your wonderful excuses. And "my dog ate the referee" just won't cut it, I'm afraid... :D

:ball: PP
13/03/2006, 9:08 PM
Junior

Another good win for celtic, despite a below par performance.

First half hour was all Hibs, Sproule in particular causing problems. Great freekick to go 1-0 up, from Riordan.

After that, whilst I wouldn't say Celtic dominated they certainly had all the significant play. I don't recall Boruc really having to make a save, whilst the hibs keeper (particularly the one who came on as a sub) made numerous important saves including the penalty save.

Sproule, died out after that first 30 mins, whether that was through poor service or just that Wilson got better Im not sure but it was important.

Celtic missed Hartson I thought, whilst Maloney had a very good game always causing problems when on the ball.

Mcmanus is now on 7 goals pretty decent for a centre half.

Celtic are in the CIS next week whils Hearts play Rangers - that result could be significant as to when the league flag comes back to Celtic Park:D

PP, don't see you on the huddleboards these days, where you frequenting??
15/03/2006, 9:08 AM
Block G Raptor

Keano to consider calling it a Day

http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0315/keaner.html
can't see this anywhere else:
I had a feeling when he signed he had his eye on Strachan's Job it'll be interesting to see if that does materialise
15/03/2006, 3:51 PM
Hither green

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Originally Posted by Block G Raptor

http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0315/keaner.html
can't see this anywhere else:
I had a feeling when he signed he had his eye on Strachan's Job it'll be interesting to see if that does materialise

Has anyone seen many of his games? Has he been any good for them?
15/03/2006, 4:21 PM
Plastic Paddy

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Originally Posted by Junior

PP, don't see you on the huddleboards these days, where you frequenting??

Hello Junior

I occasionally lurk on the Huddleboard these days; too many eejits on there for me to bother posting. I post on the Celtic newsgroup these days rather than any of the messageboards.

I still loiter without intent on this board far too often for comfort... :o

:ball: PP
15/03/2006, 8:47 PM
Junior

yeah a few head the balls all right on th HB. whats the celtic newsgroup - got a link?
16/03/2006, 9:16 AM
Pat O' Banton

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Originally Posted by Hither green

Has anyone seen many of his games? Has he been any good for them?

Terrible in his opening game (the Clyde match but then again so was everyone else) alot better since then. Was impressed against Aberdeen how when ever the younger players had no real forward options and they gave the ball to Keane as an easy way out, he simply returned the ball to them forcing players to take a bit of responsibility rather then just look to him. gets forward alot but he has to otherwise he and Lennon would simply be getting in each others ways.

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Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

I still loiter without intent on this board far too often for comfort...

I'll be loitering in norf Landaaan on the 1st of April if your around for a couple of pints in the evening.
17/03/2006, 8:25 AM
CollegeTillIDie

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Originally Posted by ColinR

it rather a small minded view-point imo. if that was the case, then the fai should just have opted for tolka for the fai cup final.

if the game was in murrayfield, there would be 32k roughly there supporting either team - double what they would get in a good home crowd for each club, in their home city. whilst (like the fai cup final) most would treat it as a one off, a lot wouldn't. it could have allowed both clubs to win over many more future die hards etc.

though i think you are right about your second point, its about how much money the sfa get, and who cares if it inconviniances everybody travelling from edinburgh.

No because Scotland is a genuine footballing supporting nation.
Ireland on the other hand is populated by event junkies and bandwagon jumpers , which is why your brilliantly successful club doesn't get 6,000 sell out crowds for all your home games! :D
17/03/2006, 8:47 AM
ColinR

Quote:

Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

Ireland on the other hand is populated by event junkies and bandwagon jumpers ,

believe me there are just as many bandwagon jumpers over here as well, maybe not as extreme as ireland, but you would easily find an extra 15,000 of them to fill murrayfie;d, and its up to the clubs after that to keep them on the wagon.

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Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

which is why your brilliantly successful club doesn't get 6,000 sell out crowds for all your home games! :D

touch� :D
20/03/2006, 9:09 AM
lofty9

Neil Lennon

I had the misfortune of being in his company one night whilst attending my cousins stag night in Leicester... This really sums him up...

http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?h...ambasts+Lennon

One of the reasons, why I am so passionate about Eircom League and local soccer is because of him... I can't watch football when guys like that are being paid so much.
20/03/2006, 9:19 AM
razor

Can only pass the ball sideways or backwards, poor player.
Crap talk at its worst.
20/03/2006, 9:51 AM
Hibs4Ever

Didn't Bellamy do the same while at Celtic playing ic Scottish Cup?
20/03/2006, 9:54 AM
NeilMcD

I thought Keane was playing again with his slippers on and still stood out. Celtic could do with him in the Champions League.
20/03/2006, 9:56 AM
Plastic Paddy

So the story goes. As a Celtic fan I would hope the players were better men than that. Indefensible if true though. :mad:

:ball: PP

(btw - this is my 1,888th post - some significance, no? :D )
20/03/2006, 12:36 PM
Drumcondra_Blue

Typical Lennon, as always all mouth. Very average player as stated above.
20/03/2006, 12:49 PM
stickyjoe

Different side of the story I`ve heard is that shields called him a mickey ******* and lennon replied that he was a rich mickey *******
20/03/2006, 12:58 PM
drinkfeckarse

He shouldn't be talking like that at all even if he was baited. Bellamy allegedly did the same to a Clyde player last year in a Scottish Cup tie.
20/03/2006, 1:09 PM
Junior

I see the PC brigade are out in force. 'Football player in wind up scandal' shock bleedin horror - It's a nothing story.

A Dunfermline Player provided the exclusive. Perhaps he should have concentrated more on trying to perform in the cup final. His team were a disgrace to their fans.
20/03/2006, 1:21 PM
hoops1

insulted

Id be more insulted by the fact that lennon scored against them if i was him
than by that Rubbish
or by the fact that they are so bad he only shots against them
I might be wrong here but was it Dunfermline who capitulated at Ibrox a few years back to hand Rangers the title
Me thinks the niggle is going on a while
20/03/2006, 1:30 PM
Hibs4Ever

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Originally Posted by hoops1

Id be more insulted by the fact that lennon scored against them if i was him
than by that Rubbish
or by the fact that they are so bad he only shots against them
I might be wrong here but was it Dunfermline who capitulated at Ibrox a few years back to hand Rangers the title
Me thinks the niggle is going on a while

WHAT:confused:
20/03/2006, 2:03 PM
Junior

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

WHAT:confused:

He's referring to the 2003 season, Dunfermline lost 6-1 at Ibrox last day of the season, but Im guessing you knew that anyway.

By the way I am not backing up hoops' post.

H4E you never came back to me on the 27k crowd at your last Hampden SF (you know where you had said point out the last time Hibs hadn't sold out their allocation??) Anyway, I think the game is going ahead at Hampden, so will it be a sell out? I reckon 40k max................
20/03/2006, 2:16 PM
Drumcondra_Blue

Gretna for the cup :)
20/03/2006, 2:40 PM
Hibs4Ever

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junior

He's referring to the 2003 season, Dunfermline lost 6-1 at Ibrox last day of the season, but Im guessing you knew that anyway.

By the way I am not backing up hoops' post.

H4E you never came back to me on the 27k crowd at your last Hampden SF (you know where you had said point out the last time Hibs hadn't sold out their allocation??) Anyway, I think the game is going ahead at Hampden, so will it be a sell out? I reckon 40k max................

You gave ONE example which proved nothing, didn't feel it needed a response. Couple of thousand Arab fans there. Any more examples of our poor attndance "in general" at Hampden, or is it just the one (that should keep you googling for a while:D )

As for Pars losing 6-1 against Rangers, as I said. Whats his point? Or is it the same as Celtic fans on their message boards blaming Hibs for letting Rangers win the league last season:rolleyes:
20/03/2006, 3:05 PM
hoops1

hibs4ever

my point is That straight after that game Sutton came out and basically
said that Dunfermline had cheated the league,there own fans and Celtic
for being so spineless.
Dunfermline manager at the time hit back(cant remember what exactly
he said) and alot of the Dunfermline players were upset by these comments also.
So what we have now is a bit of history between certain players
Every chance Lennon gets to rub it in he takes because of this
20/03/2006, 3:28 PM
Junior

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

You gave ONE example which proved nothing, didn't feel it needed a response. Couple of thousand Arab fans there. Any more examples of our poor attndance "in general" at Hampden, or is it just the one (that should keep you googling for a while:D )

I gave one example as that was all I could find, as I mentioned in the original post not too many Hibs appearances at Hampden to base your comment on? To save me all that googling, why don't you give me, just ONE example of your sell out crowds at Hampden, to back up your point?

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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

As for Pars losing 6-1 against Rangers, as I said. Whats his point? Or is it the same as Celtic fans on their message boards blaming Hibs for letting Rangers win the league last season:rolleyes:

I don't know what his point is. Im a Celtic fan, I post on message boards, I don't blame Hibs for Rangers winning the league last year.
20/03/2006, 6:21 PM
eirebhoy

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CELTIC captain Neil Lennon has this afternoon responded to statements made about his own conduct during yesterday’s League Cup Final.

In the wake of the match one Dunfermline Athletic player claimed that Lennon had goaded opposition players about his wages and bank balance during the 3-0 win.

But this afternoon Lennon dismissed the accusations as untrue and expressed his own anger about his opponents’ actions.

“I am disgusted by some of the comments made, because they are simply not true” said Lennon.

“It is very disappointing that someone has tried to paint me in this way, particularly given some of the comments which were directed at myself during the match.

“I think people should take a close look at themselves before making comments about me being ‘unprofessional’.

“If I ran to journalists every time something was said to me, you could fill the papers every week. I am livid about it, but I know I am not going to let it spoil my week .”

http://www.celticfc.net/newsroom/new...20_1729gk'

Also:
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com...m?id=432272006
21/03/2006, 6:16 AM
Plastic Paddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

Or is it the same as Celtic fans on their message boards blaming Hibs for letting Rangers win the league last season:rolleyes:

What utter drivel. Suffering a persecution complex are we H4E? :rolleyes:

:ball: PP
21/03/2006, 6:30 AM
Hibs4Ever

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

What utter drivel. Suffering a persecution complex are we H4E? :rolleyes:

:ball: PP

Why? Have you not seen it? Therefore its drivel?
22/03/2006, 10:52 AM
Hibs4Ever

Rix Sacked

That club are priceless. The Romanov revolution continues. 2 managers sacked so far this season:D

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...an/4832716.stm
22/03/2006, 10:54 AM
Junior

They've been on the slippery slope since Burley left, think the Huns will finish 2nd now, mores the pity!!
22/03/2006, 11:29 AM
Hibs4Ever

SEVENTH manager at Hertz since Levin left 18 months ago:D :D :D
22/03/2006, 12:19 PM
drinkfeckarse

I feel a little bit sorry for Hearts fans, that guy is going to kill their club....
22/03/2006, 12:23 PM
Hibs4Ever

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Originally Posted by drinkfeckarse

I feel a little bit sorry for Hearts fans, that guy is going to kill their club....

Definitely, but large majority of Jambos seem to support him.

Manager til end of season: Valdas Ivanauskas. A man that Vlad the Mad has already sacked at Kaunas:D

Whats the odds of Vlad naming himself manager at start of next season?:D

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