Hibs Away

[LaMaquina]

Selt oot already. Additional tickets being sought. I got mine. ;D

[BorneoRed]

Wonder if Hibs will do the same as Partick and offer pay per view of the game?

[Pacman1903]

ill be at De Kuip :D

[GASC1980]

Yet again I have to ask. What the feck is the point in having a loyalty points system if they set the figure at 20 points? Will they start at 20 loyalty points for Ibrox? Think we know the answer to that. Absolutely useless system. Only applied and adhered to when it suits the club. Pathetic.

[LaMaquina]

I don't know what the decision making process behind that was because it was obviously going to be a high demand game. A couple of years ago when we were back at Tynecastle after they came back from the lower leagues (:o) it was 115 points or something.

[WatsonNimrod]

I'm not going but I was pretty shocked that as a non-season ticket holder (but stand free member) I have accumulated 20 loyalty points missing 2 home games and only attending 2 away ones!!

Not my problem, but VERY harsh on the folk that go week in week out.

[foreveradon]

How many tickets did we get
I assume we dont get the whole of the south stand which holds nearly 4000

[Feck_the_Huns]

How many tickets did we get
I assume we dont get the whole of the south stand which holds nearly 4000

I logged in bang on 5.30pm and twa seats in the upper teir, nearer to the corner flag. Looked like there were areas in the lower tier where we weren't allowed to purchase, maybe block booked for supporters clubs. so, I'm assuming we've already been allocated the whole stand, upstairs and down.

So, I'm not sure whereabouts these additional tickets will be; in either of the main stands?

[foreveradon]

I logged in bang on 5.30pm and twa seats in the upper teir, nearer to the corner flag. Looked like there were areas in the lower tier where we weren't allowed to purchase, maybe block booked for supporters clubs. so, I'm assuming we've already been allocated the whole stand, upstairs and down.

So, I'm not sure whereabouts these additional tickets will be; in either of the main stands?

Yeah also logged on at 530 got 2 tickets behind the goals for the lower row of the upper tier
Looked like we had been allocated the whole stand but to sell 4000 tickets in an evening ? Im nae sure

[RedStarTorphins]

I logged in bang on 5.30pm and twa seats in the upper teir, nearer to the corner flag. Looked like there were areas in the lower tier where we weren't allowed to purchase, maybe block booked for supporters clubs. so, I'm assuming we've already been allocated the whole stand, upstairs and down.

So, I'm not sure whereabouts these additional tickets will be; in either of the main stands?

No I don't think that's right.
I think we get one half of the top & bottom?
Could be wrong but pretty certain we don't get the whole of the stand.

[Aldo1983]

2-1 Hibs with McKenna making an arse of a simple clearance.

[Mason89]

Nice to see a points based f*ck up :)

[GASC1980]

1800 was initial allocation. I'm on a waiting list and they are asking Hibs for more. Expected that they would hear this afternoon. Not missed a game all season and will get one from somewhere but I really don't understand the club adopting a "use the loyalty system for games that suit them" stance. They gave the reason for not using it in Cyprus as not having sufficient time to implement. Well there is/was more than adequate time this time round.

[kkong]

When I heard it was 20 points I assumed we must have been getting the whole stand.

It's blindingly obvious that was too low a starting level if we were only getting half the stand.

More incompetence from whoever makes these decisions.

[GASC1980]

Especially as every domestic away game apart from Motherwell in the league has had over 2000 Aberdeen fans in attendance.

[cougared]

I logged on at 5.30 and every time I tried to get tickets they were away so had to get more. Agree with the "why have the loyalty point system if they dont use it" sentiments above. People with season tickets last 2 years - 80 points (i think). That should have been the starting point. Saturday 3 pm kick off. Dons joint top. A win there means we face the Dhims on at least equal terms. First league game at ER for a few years. Away support this year has been excellent.

The signs were there but they chose to ignore them - and this has happened a few times recently.

[foreveradon]

Yeah loyalty points defo set too low for this game especially for a poultry 1800 allocation

Any news on extra tickets ?

[sheepcrooky]

No I don't think that's right.
I think we get one half of the top & bottom?
Could be wrong but pretty certain we don't get the whole of the stand.

1,800 seems pretty much 50% capacity of the stand. Not sure if we got the whole of the upper or lower tier, or a whole side upper and lower. The getting extra tickets is obviously dependant on how many and where tickets have been allocated to the Home support. Seems to have went pretty quiet on the subject (maybe we were too busy figuring out our temporary withdrawal of Kingsford).

Very strange on the “only 20 points” requirement. What is the point (no pun intended) on a loyalty point scheme when the bar is set so low.

I’m not going anyway, but my 16 year old loon and his mates are going (and got tickets) to their first away game without dads. Hope there is no pavement dancing in the streets of Leith like there used to be when I was that age.

Anyway, a tremendous away support again; one our team deserves, but not our board.

I’m going for 1-0 AFC Stevie May rocket.

[GASC1980]

Anybody hear if we got more tickets? I presume we didn't as the club hasn't contacted me.

[kkong]

Anybody hear if we got more tickets? I presume we didn't as the club hasn't contacted me.

Announced 6 days ago that the club were seeking more tickets from Hibs.

Since then, no update whatsoever, despite many people asking them.

Par for the course with AFC customer service - another "loyalty" balls up and then go into radio silence!

Hibs are selling tickets to home fans for section 26 in the South Stand:

https://i.imgur.com/yP1lp6L.png

[ASC1980]

Was completely caught on the hop with this fixture, went to log on a week ago and buy two tickets but alas it was sold out. Got name on waiting list but as Kkong said above I’ve heard nothing from AFC.
In that case does anyone have even one spare ticket I could purchase?
Many thanks in advance.

[DonUnder]

Yeah loyalty points defo set too low for this game especially for a poultry 1800 allocation

Any news on extra tickets ?

I hear there was a larger than expected uptake by the Rhode Island Reds?





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[GASC1980]

Quite clearly the staff in the ticket office or the person in charge of the ticket office is not fit for purpose.

[Mason89]

Using the old system that worked a treat, would’ve meant that those missing out probably would have had one.

[GASC1980]

I'll get one somewhere. Thankfully I don't have to rely on the ticket office all the time for tickets. They are however, extremely poor in their customer relations and services. I would E-Mail Derek Matthews but it took me three E-Mails to him and a number of telephone calls before I even got a reply or an answer to the Cyprus debacle.

[PittodriePile]

More tickets allocated, I hope those needing manage to get and everyone is happy! Can't wait for it COYR!

[foreveradon]

Yeah good news, nice to see a few more dons supporters
Sounds like they will be snapped up quick, don't imagine there was that many, anybody know ?

[GASC1980]

Where have you heard we are to receive more tickets? Nothing on the official webpage and in fact a notice to say the ticket office is closed all day tomorrow for staff training!!!

[GASC1980]

Just seen an update at 2.30pm saying they had more tickets and would be in touch with those on the waiting list which was now closed. None for General Sale.

[kkong]

Link here: http://afc.co.uk/news/10161

What was the response you got to the Apollon tickets fiasco? I never did receive the courtesy of an explanation.

[ASC1980]

Was on the waiting list and got one today.
I don't imagine we got that many, few hundred tops.

[GASC1980]

Link here: http://afc.co.uk/news/10161

What was the response you got to the Apollon tickets fiasco? I never did receive the courtesy of an explanation.

Rather patronising and condescending to be honest. I'll speak to you on Saturday if I see you.

[RED_JOHN]

The team likely for the Easter Road match

Lewis
Logan
Considine
McKenna
Arnason
O'Conner
Shinnie
McLean
Christie
Rooney
May

[RedStarTorphins]

The team likely for the Easter Road match

Lewis
Logan
Considine
McKenna
Arnason
O'Conner
Shinnie
McLean
Christie
Rooney
May

I agree
With no width at all.

Lewis
Logan Arnason McKenna Considine
O'Connor
McLean Shinnie
Christie May
Rooney

O'Connor just in front of back 4
KM & Shinnie ahead of them
Christie & May not out wide, just playing off the left & right with Rooney up front.

Almost a 4-1-2-2-1

[Jupiter]

6 defenders in that team, if you count Shinnie.

[RED_JOHN]

6 defenders in that team, if you count Shinnie.


I genuinely believe that is the team Del will go with. I would prefer Wright in at the expense of Considine or O'Conner but no way will McInnes change his team to sacrifice his preferred sitting midfielders .

[RED_JOHN]

6 defenders in that team, if you count Shinnie.

7 defensive players including the goalkeeper

[nice1simmy]

I expect it will be the same tactics deployed against murderwell in the league game,try and grind out a win without playing any pretty football

[Mason89]

7 defensive players including the goalkeeper

3 attacking players, ignoring McLean

[RED_JOHN]

3 attacking players, ignoring McLean

:O

Hey, McInnes might go the full hog and replace Christie with Reynolds :P

[cougared]

I'd stick with Shinnie at left back.

[rico94]

Hibs are a good team but their defence has conceded 12 goals already.

With Ambrose playing in defence for them I would be surprised if we don't score at least 2 goals.

[sheepcrooky]

I'd stick with Shinnie at left back.

I truly believe playing Shinnie at LB v St. Johnstone was the catalyst for arguably our best performance of the season. He gave the whole team extra balance there with McLean covering his midfield role admirably. O’Connor as the defensive midfielder also worked. I would play exactly the same team as against St. J. There is no way Considine should walk back into the team if over his injury.

[foreveradon]

I truly believe playing Shinnie at LB v St. Johnstone was the catalyst for arguably our best performance of the season. He gave the whole team extra balance there with McLean covering his midfield role admirably. O’Connor as the defensive midfielder also worked. I would play exactly the same team as against St. J. There is no way Considine should walk back into the team if over his injury.

Couldnt agree more
Nice to see a bit of width again
It was amost like having johnny back !!

[Dee Payne]

Anyone got a spare ticket. Didn't get my ticket sorted in time but live in Edinburgh so can meet you Saturday. Desperate to go. COYR!!

[Jupiter]

I'd stick with Shinnie at left back.

I've always wanted Shinnie at left back, hopefully it will be permanent now. But I wouldn't be surprised if the tombola was used again for the Hibs game.

[rico94]

I've always wanted Shinnie at left back, hopefully it will be permanent now. But I wouldn't be surprised if the tombola was used again for the Hibs game.

No chance,Considine is McInnes blue eyed boy just as much as McLean is.Once he is fit he will be put straight in at left back and Shinnie will be back in midfield.

[Pacman1903]

In/Oot - Oot

Furryboots-De Kuip for Feyenoord v Zwolle

Pre- Drinking some Dutch craft beers Rotterdams becoming famous for

Post- More Craft Beer but early night as off to Willem II v Twente on sun

Prediction 3-0 Feyenoord, 0-0 at Easter Road

[mondo_notion]

In/Oot - In on my tod

Furryboots - Lower tier somewhere near the front

Pre - Leith casino

Post - mithers for homemade beef cutlets

Prediction - 0-3 and burnt cutlets

[PittodriePile]

I truly believe playing Shinnie at LB v St. Johnstone was the catalyst for arguably our best performance of the season. He gave the whole team extra balance there with McLean covering his midfield role admirably. O’Connor as the defensive midfielder also worked. I would play exactly the same team as against St. J. There is no way Considine should walk back into the team if over his injury.

Thirded! Hope Deek sticks.


In/Oot - In

Furryboots - The away stand? Been that long since I've been to The Spoon Burners Den I don't know what it's called.

Pre - Supporters bus, pi$$ed as a fart

Post - As above

Prediction - I think this is going to be close, happy to just edge the win

[GASC1980]

After being told by the ticket office last Wednesday I had been placed on a waiting list for a ticket i contacted them yesterday morning since i hadn't heard from them. I was then told I wasn't on any waiting list. Imagine my shock, horror, disappointment and anger. A promised call back from them yesterday afternoon failed to materialise. On contacting them this morning I was told I could pick up a ticket at a portacabin before the game outside our end of the ground. They had a few emergency tickets. Luckily I have a ticket from another source. However after a discussion they admitted they got the loyalty points level wrong for this game and reassured me it wouldn't happen again. I did mention that that was what I was told after the Cyprus debacle...

[GASC1980]

I also pointed out that since the ticket office was closed on Wednesday for staff training, I thought that perhaps it should be closed for longer for further staff training in future particularly regarding customer relations. If anybody from the ticket office is looking in then apologies for airing dirty washing in public but I know from speaking to others on here it is not only myself unhappy with the level of service or indeed how the loyalty points system is utilised.

The club have promised to do better. Here's hoping.

2 - 1 Dons tomorrow.COYR

[curvasud]

After being told by the ticket office last Wednesday I had been placed on a waiting list for a ticket i contacted them yesterday morning since i hadn't heard from them. I was then told I wasn't on any waiting list. Imagine my shock, horror, disappointment and anger. A promised call back from them yesterday afternoon failed to materialise. On contacting them this morning I was told I could pick up a ticket at a portacabin before the game outside our end of the ground. They had a few emergency tickets. Luckily I have a ticket from another source. However after a discussion they admitted they got the loyalty points level wrong for this game and reassured me it wouldn't happen again. I did mention that that was what I was told after the Cyprus debacle...

The rest of the customer service you speak about is indeed ****e, but if you're desperate for a ticket then you'll make sure you get one when they go on sale.

Loyalty points system is garbage. Overcomplicated a very simple process as above.

[Beach_End_Bob]

I'm another one looking for a couple of tickets if anyone has spares. Happy to pick them up anywhere in Edinburgh tomorrow morning.

[64syrupofjarvie]

Anyone have a stream for the game....redtv/hibs tv showing it

[VandeVen7]

I'm another one looking for a couple of tickets if anyone has spares. Happy to pick them up anywhere in Edinburgh tomorrow morning.

We haven 1 spare if interested

[db_aber12]

Looking for 1 ticket can meet outside ground?

[VandeVen7]

Looking for 1 ticket can meet outside ground?

Sorry mate -just sold it to a guy in tiles

[RedStarTorphins]

It looks like a basic 4-4-2.
Probably won't be though

Lewis
Logan Arnason McKenna Shinnie
Christie O'Connor McLean GMS
May Rooney.

[sheepcrooky]

It looks like a basic 4-4-2.
Probably won't be though

Lewis
Logan Arnason McKenna Shinnie
Christie O'Connor McLean GMS
May Rooney.


Happy with that. Only person who was below par against St.J was Stewart and he makes way today for GMS.

[Jupiter]

Hmmm, I'm still not convinced May & Rooney in the same team is a good idea, and I'd prefer Wright to GMS.

[vinnydesalvo]

Hmmm, I'm still not convinced May & Rooney in the same team is a good idea, and I'd prefer Wright to GMS.

May going out on right allowing Christie central. Flexible to go two up when required. Big match for GMS - a stormer in this one and the next will quickly convince the majority that he'll be a decent signing. Just make sure he takes his window seat beside the manager on the bus back up - a bit chilly to go swimming down here tonight.

[Sidney77]

Coincidental we've got Show Racism the Red Card after McKay's interim appointment? Hmmm.

[sheepcrooky]

Seem to have started brightly. Couple of 1/2 chances so far.

[Hairdrier]

1-0 GMS yass

[sheepcrooky]

Yaaaaas. Get in GMS.

[Pacman1903]

Yaaaaaaaaaas aquaman

[NaeMairNeeps]

Yyaaaaasssss!!

[vinnydesalvo]

Get your trunks Gary, we're going swimming tonight.

[NaeMairNeeps]

Top o the League :D

[mastrick1960]

Get O’connor off before he gives away a goal or gets sent off or both

[macattack]

Yaaaaaaaaaas aquaman

Haha like that oneXD

[sheepcrooky]

Oh ****, here comes the game management. GMS off and Ball on :(

[Sidney77]

Inviting pressure for last 12 mins. Not liking that.

[Hairdrier]

Ft 1-0


:D

[NaeMairNeeps]

Yasss ... scary, but job done :) COYR

[erchieplum]

Great 3 points today well done boys

[macattack]

Well done boys another win :)

[sheepcrooky]

Fantastic result. 9 points from Motherwell, Farmers and Hibs with no goals against. The team can put their feet up now as we don’t play again until the top of the table clash v victim F.C.

[EintrachtFrankfurt]

Another good result for the famous, lets keep it going. :star::star:

[Aldo1983]

That's a great win. Genuinely thought we'd get beat. Shame Celtic won as well though.

[RedStarTorphins]

Great result at a difficult venue.
I thought we'd struggle to win today.
Always good to keep that nyaff Lennon from leaping up & down in his too tight black trackie.
Sadly we need to change again next game as Christie can't play v Dhims.
I'll predict Considine will come in & Shinnie will get put back in midfield.

[Pacman1903]

Great result. Well done boys

[rico94]

Great result today which sets us up nicely for the Tims game.

Who said a few weeks ago that they didn't know where the next win was coming from;)

That's 3 wins and 3 clean sheets against 3 very decent teams.

[64syrupofjarvie]

3 clean sheets with Arnason/McKenna pairing!

[rico94]

3 clean sheets with Arnason/McKenna pairing!

Not sure if we will offer Arnason another contract,I would give him another year.

But we better nip on and get McKenna signed up he is also out of contract at the end of the season.

[87kilos]

Great result at a difficult venue.
I thought we'd struggle to win today.
Always good to keep that nyaff Lennon from leaping up & down in his too tight black trackie.
Sadly we need to change again next game as Christie can't play v Dhims.
I'll predict Considine will come in & Shinnie will get put back in midfield.

Wouldn't let Considine back anywhere near that team. That back 4 looks solid and their has been next to no panic in the back line.

[RedStarTorphins]

Wouldn't let Considine back anywhere near that team. That back 4 looks solid and their has been next to no panic in the back line.

Totally agree. But I think that's what he'll do.
Think he'll bring in Considine for Christie effectively.

Lewis
Logan Arnason McKenna Considine
O'Connor
GMS McLean Shinnie May
Rooney

[KIWIRED]

Great away win. Easter Road, full house, was and will be a difficult venue for any team.
0-1, will take it.
Keeps us well infront of the pack
Poor old Pedro, he and great unwashed will be simply gutted.
Happy days

[xtrmntr75]

Wouldn't let Considine back anywhere near that team. That back 4 looks solid and their has been next to no panic in the back line.

Have to agree. Not being settled at the back has been the root of our problems. Goodness knows why he’d change things again.

[Br0chred]

A big congratulations to Derek for today's result. When I saw the team,I thought why the f@ck was gms playing? Well what do I know. Would still like Wright to get a game though.

[Aldo1983]

Good chance he'll bring him back for the Celtic game and play 5 at the back with Shinnie still left back. I still think Shinnie is better off in midfield but with the current situation things suit better.

[afc1903mad]

Good chance he'll bring him back for the Celtic game and play 5 at the back with Shinnie still left back. I still think Shinnie is better off in midfield but with the current situation things suit better.


Why play 5 at the back when Celtic play 1 up front?
We need to match in midfield and track the runners

[afc1903mad]

Totally agree. But I think that's what he'll do.
Think he'll bring in Considine for Christie effectively.

Lewis
Logan Arnason McKenna Considine
O'Connor
GMS McLean Shinnie May
Rooney

I don't think he will.
The team has shown against Motherwell, St Johnstone and Hibs, that they deserve to go defensively unchanged.

Most likely Stewart will come in for Christie

Lewis
Logan Arnason McKenna Shinnie
O'Connor McLean
GMS Stewart May
Rooney

Else Ball comes in beside O'Connor with McLean in the hole

[Pacman1903]

Why play 5 at the back when Celtic play 1 up front?
We need to match in midfield and track the runners

Agree with you.

Take the game to them for a change. Attack the c@nts

[awafaehame]

I don't think he will.
The team has shown against Motherwell, St Johnstone and Hibs, that they deserve to go defensively unchanged.

Most likely Stewart will come in for Christie

Lewis
Logan Arnason McKenna Shinnie
O'Connor McLean
GMS Stewart May
Rooney

Else Ball comes in beside O'Connor with McLean in the hole

Oh god no!!!!

Ball is shocking!

I wouldn't have him anywhere near the team, I would play Frank Ross ahead of him every week.....

Yesterday he came on and gave the ball away with his first touch. Not good enough I am afraid.

[PittodriePile]

Any word on May being injured? Just cramp? I think he was lucky to only be booked with that challenge he made before being subbed...