Both semis on the Sunday under consideration at hampden

[esquire8 42,452]

1 minute ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said:

Sheep can't make the last train (2145) either if they had been 2nd fixture.

So really they're the cause of their own problem by having their shithole so far from central civilisation.

Fuck them.

They can't sell out their own stadium, they never take up their whole allocation for finals, why the fuck should they even be considered? Give them 5k and tell them to be grateful, they can be our warm up for the main event at 3pm.

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,715]

2 minutes ago, Laudrup1984 said:

Lolz!

Sheep Statement

An AFC spokesperson commented. “As a club we have repeatedly asked that the authorities stop giving us kick-off times which, for our large travelling support, are completely unacceptable, but yet again, what should be a showpiece occasion, is scheduled to start at a time that does not take supporters into account.

“While we appreciate Police Scotland was insistent that our game was played first for operational reasons, we believe, and stated along with others, that having both games in the same stadium on the same day, is inappropriate. There are other options that should have been investigated further, including staging the two games on consecutive weekends or using two different venues which would have allowed kick-off times more suitable for what are hugely significant occasions in the Scottish football calendar. Contesting the two matches on consecutive weekends would be an alternative surely worth investigating, particularly as celtic are due to face Heart of Midlothian in the Ladbrokes Premiership the following weekend, while also fulfilling the contractual obligations.

“We appreciate the authorities have a difficult job to schedule games in what is an extremely congested calendar but to yet again ask our supporters to be in Glasgow for a 12 noon start on a Sunday is, quite frankly, appalling.”

Hearts Statement

Club News

CLUB STATEMENT

27th September 2018

I must, firstly, start by congratulating Craig, the coaching staff and the players on last night’s win over Motherwell, which takes us into the semi-finals of the Betfred Cup.

A ‘good old fashioned cup tie’ was made even more special by a big crowd inside Tynecastle and I must also thank the fans for their tremendous support, which has been evident all season.

The 4 clubs involved in the semi-finals met today at Hampden to discuss arrangements for the matches.  We were advised that our semi-final match with celtic will be played at 7.45pm on Sunday, October 28th at Hampden with Aberdeen facing Rangers at the same venue at 12pm.  Whatever options I may have expected, I was astonished...and I was not alone in that regard...to be informed that both games would be played on the same day at Hampden.  I had gone into the meeting, confident that the games would be scheduled for different venues...or if not, for different days.

It was explained that it was essential to play both games at Hampden because of contractual obligations between the SPFL and Hampden and that the heavily congested fixtures meant that postponing one of the games to the following week was not feasible.

We were further advised that both Police Scotland and Hampden have given their assurances to the SPFL that they will be able to manage the demands of two games in one day.  We discussed this at length and I made it clear that we were far from happy with the scheduling, particularly in light of the difficulties it would cause to all traveling supporters...from all clubs. At a time when Scottish football is thriving we should be doing all we can to encourage fans to come along…not make it difficult or even impossible.

I also expressed my concern, from a footballing point of view, in terms of whether  the pitch would stand up to two games in one day, especially if the weather is bad.  We were assured by the representative from Hampden that this would not be a problem.

Still concerned, I asked whether the SPFL would explore with Hampden the possibility of releasing us from the obligation to play both games at Hampden given the very special circumstances.  I was advised late this afternoon that a formal request had been made following our meeting but that no release from our contractual obligations was possible.

In summary, I have made my feelings clear, on behalf of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, both in person and in writing, that we do have serious concerns that the planned schedule is not in the best interest of Scottish football, the club and certainly not the supporters. Following further conversations this evening, I do not believe the plan can/will be changed.  However, we will remain in dialogue with the SPFL to try to ensure we make this occasion what it should be; a memorable day out for the supporters of all four football clubs involved in the competition.

Ann Budge

Hope our statement reads:

We're happy with it. You can ram your request for us to to stand side by side with you against the spfl. Fuck yous. 

This cup us ours, we're coming.

The Rangers.

[Rambo1872 4,065]

I couldnt give a fuck about any other supporters or clubs. Theh all hate us, we dont care. 

We will be there ready to pump the cunts thats all that matters.

[cushynumber 25,178]

In 10 years time they will be calling this black Sunday.

[Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133]

4 minutes ago, cushynumber said:

In 10 years time they will be calling this black Sunday.

Another myth like sell out Saturday, ironic it was Aberdeen that pushed for that total failure.

[gsa 3,906]

So this is actually happening? I genuinely can't believe they're going to do this. What if it's extremely wet, a distinct possibility in Scotland at that time of year, the pitch will be awful by the evening game? Such a large volume of fans in Glasgow on one day, so much potential for disaster, or a good time....depending on how you look at it. Only in Scotland. What a clusterfuck. 

It'll be hilarious as it is but imagine Hibs got through rather than Aberdeen!

[BillySastard 238]

25 minutes ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said:

Another myth like sell out Saturday, ironic it was Aberdeen that pushed for that total failure.

Sell out Saturday?

The average attendance for the league over the whole season was 9,871?

 

[ritchieshearercaldow 22,137]

Only ones happy with this are the polis.........double overtime at the new pay increase rate.

[WilliamMunny 3,234]

I may be im the minority but they have some valid points in their statements that align with our concerns

[Valance1690 3,826]

53 minutes ago, Laudrup1984 said:

Lolz!

Sheep Statement

An AFC spokesperson commented. “As a club we have repeatedly asked that the authorities stop giving us kick-off times which, for our large travelling support, are completely unacceptable, but yet again, what should be a showpiece occasion, is scheduled to start at a time that does not take supporters into account.

“While we appreciate Police Scotland was insistent that our game was played first for operational reasons, we believe, and stated along with others, that having both games in the same stadium on the same day, is inappropriate. There are other options that should have been investigated further, including staging the two games on consecutive weekends or using two different venues which would have allowed kick-off times more suitable for what are hugely significant occasions in the Scottish football calendar. Contesting the two matches on consecutive weekends would be an alternative surely worth investigating, particularly as celtic are due to face Heart of Midlothian in the Ladbrokes Premiership the following weekend, while also fulfilling the contractual obligations.

“We appreciate the authorities have a difficult job to schedule games in what is an extremely congested calendar but to yet again ask our supporters to be in Glasgow for a 12 noon start on a Sunday is, quite frankly, appalling.”

Hearts Statement

Club News

CLUB STATEMENT

27th September 2018

I must, firstly, start by congratulating Craig, the coaching staff and the players on last night’s win over Motherwell, which takes us into the semi-finals of the Betfred Cup.

A ‘good old fashioned cup tie’ was made even more special by a big crowd inside Tynecastle and I must also thank the fans for their tremendous support, which has been evident all season.

The 4 clubs involved in the semi-finals met today at Hampden to discuss arrangements for the matches.  We were advised that our semi-final match with celtic will be played at 7.45pm on Sunday, October 28th at Hampden with Aberdeen facing Rangers at the same venue at 12pm.  Whatever options I may have expected, I was astonished...and I was not alone in that regard...to be informed that both games would be played on the same day at Hampden.  I had gone into the meeting, confident that the games would be scheduled for different venues...or if not, for different days.

It was explained that it was essential to play both games at Hampden because of contractual obligations between the SPFL and Hampden and that the heavily congested fixtures meant that postponing one of the games to the following week was not feasible.

We were further advised that both Police Scotland and Hampden have given their assurances to the SPFL that they will be able to manage the demands of two games in one day.  We discussed this at length and I made it clear that we were far from happy with the scheduling, particularly in light of the difficulties it would cause to all traveling supporters...from all clubs. At a time when Scottish football is thriving we should be doing all we can to encourage fans to come along…not make it difficult or even impossible.

I also expressed my concern, from a footballing point of view, in terms of whether  the pitch would stand up to two games in one day, especially if the weather is bad.  We were assured by the representative from Hampden that this would not be a problem.

Still concerned, I asked whether the SPFL would explore with Hampden the possibility of releasing us from the obligation to play both games at Hampden given the very special circumstances.  I was advised late this afternoon that a formal request had been made following our meeting but that no release from our contractual obligations was possible.

In summary, I have made my feelings clear, on behalf of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, both in person and in writing, that we do have serious concerns that the planned schedule is not in the best interest of Scottish football, the club and certainly not the supporters. Following further conversations this evening, I do not believe the plan can/will be changed.  However, we will remain in dialogue with the SPFL to try to ensure we make this occasion what it should be; a memorable day out for the supporters of all four football clubs involved in the competition.

Ann Budge

Whilst I'm in the corner that this is a fucking ridiculous decision...

The idea that these cunts were sitting today looking for us to back them up against the SFA & the fact that we appear to have kept our mouths shut as a club, puts a massive smile on my face after everything that's happened over the years

Karma really does come back to bite you on the arse

[Sweetheart 8,458]

Who gets to play on the pitch first?

Will police be escorting fans in and out of the stadium?

[.Williamson. 82,141]

4 minutes ago, Sweetheart said:

Who gets to play on the pitch first?

Will police be escorting fans in and out of the stadium?

What?

[Sweetheart 8,458]

Just now, .Williamson. said:

What?

Are we playing the earlier game or the later game?

[Dickie 12,905]

More importantly will there be time between games to cut the grass to Brenda’s preferred length?

[WilliamMunny 3,234]

7 minutes ago, Sweetheart said:

Who gets to play on the pitch first?

Will police be escorting fans in and out of the stadium?

Its already scheduled 

[wearethepeople1 3,897]

Just now, Dickie said:

More importantly will there be time between games to cut the grass to Brenda’s preferred length?

No after Craig Levien sabotages all the lawnmowers ??

[lerxst 99]

2 hours ago, westenclosure2008 said:

There is no contractual obligation since the SFA bought Hampden.

The deal starts 2020

 

[Sweetheart 8,458]

1 minute ago, WilliamMunny said:

Its already scheduled 

Thank you. I'm happy the club has agreed to the first time slot.  Will police be escorting fans in and out of the stadium?

[WilliamMunny 3,234]

Bring back 5 games in 11, just like the good old days ?

[WilliamMunny 3,234]

1 minute ago, Sweetheart said:

Thank you. I'm happy the club has agreed to the first time slot.  Will police be escorting fans in and out of the stadium?

All i know is its a fucking mess and carnage awaits 

[westenclosure2008 797]

3 minutes ago, lerxst said:

The deal starts 2020

 

I stand corrected.

[Sweetheart 8,458]

10 minutes ago, WilliamMunny said:

All i know is its a fucking mess and carnage awaits 

I just glad we have the first time slot so that we don't have to play on a messed up pitch. I agree carnage could await. I am also concerned about the provisions for our fans safety, which is why I asked would there be a police escort to and from the game. 

[ForeverAndEver 71,458]

Police escorts

[WilliamMunny 3,234]

1 minute ago, Sweetheart said:

I just glad we have the first time slot so that we don't have to play on a messed up pitch. I agreed carnage could await. I am also concerned about the provisions for our fans safety, which is why I asked would there be a police escort to and from the game. 

To an extent probably,  but the Gers fans will still be in the pubs All day and then the scum arrive, carnage then 

[andyhrfc 2,242]

Girodome Statement

We applaud the decision regarding the scheduling of the semi finals.  This will allow us to maximise our period of recuperation following The Europa Cup.

We recognise that our team has not been performing to the standards we would expect and welcome the opportunity to play on a ploughed midden.

We note safety concerns raised in some quarters, and are reassured that Polis Scotland are confident that they will be able to deal with the legions of sevco fans who will have been on the lash since the break of dawn,  and who will undoubtedly seek to engage in a disparaging way with the fans attending the second semi final.  We understand that charge sheets for sevco fans are being prepared.