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Hibernian left fuming by SPFL decision on Celtic final but win one concession
Hibernian have been left “incredibly frustrated” by their allocation of 17,500 tickets for the Scottish League Cup final against Celtic.
Some had anticipated a 50/50 split of briefs for next month’s big match at Hampden, but the SPFL have decided to bank on Celtic supporters selling more.
However, they have received one concession from the tournament organisers, with the kick-off time moved to allow better travel options for the fans coming from Edinburgh.
A statement on the club website read: “As a club, we had a number of long and intense discussions with the SPFL fighting for an even split of tickets with Celtic for the Premier Sports Cup Final at Hampden Park, knowing our history of selling out tickets for cup finals and for sporting integrity. However, they have come to the decision that we will have an allocation of approximately 17,500 tickets for the match. A decision that we are incredibly frustrated about. We made our thoughts very clear.
“On a positive note, we are pleased that the kick-off time has been scheduled for 15:00. We asked for this to be moved forward from the planned time of 16:00 to help our supporters with travel to and from Hampden. On top of that, we are also happy that our thoughts were listened to regarding concession prices for our supporters in all areas.”
There’s a few ways of looking at this. I actually have a bit of sympathy for the notion that cup finals should be a 50/50 ticket split wherever possible.
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However, a line has to be drawn somewhere and the fact is that Hibs’ ticket sales for the semi-final weren’t that impressive and it’s almost a guarantee Celtic’s share will sell out in short order.
From a purely selfish Celtic point of view, it’s obviously an advantage to us that more of our lot will be at Hampden than theirs. So it’d be churlish for me to complain really.
As for Hibernian supporters, they’re absolutely fuming, as you can see from a selection of social media comments below…
No surprised. So much for a cup final being neutral.
— Steven the Cybernat 🏴 🏴 (@FamousFive1875) November 22, 2021
Scottish football is corrupt and driven by west coast influences!! You only have to listen to the songs that were sung yesterday. Nothing will be done about it!!! We be as well starting with 10 men and give Celtic a 2 goal start!!!!
— Sunshine (@thelasthibee) November 22, 2021
Ah well the powers that be at the club won’t be too fussed. More opportunity to flog a few half season tickets. Should play it at Celtic Park as well just to ensure more Celtic fans can attend. That’s what it’s about after all
— Robbie Sedgwick (@Rjsedg) November 22, 2021
They should be made to explain publicly their reasons for this allocation. Have it on the record.
— Tony Swanson (@Donswanny) November 22, 2021
Cup final should be 50/50 split unless a team doesn’t want the tickets or can’t sell them then hand rest back. To cap it at 17,500 is a shambles. Plus Celtic getting their usual home end – folk wonder why Scottish football is laughed at
— ImprovEdinburgh (@improvEdinburgh) November 22, 2021
Absolute disgrace. Once again the SFA colluding with the old firm to ensure they have the home advantage. Cup finals should always be a 50:50 split https://t.co/m9NwWvIET4
— HibernianLad 🇮🇪 (@HibsLad1902) November 22, 2021
How can a cup final match at a so called neutral venue not be a 50/50 split? @spfl are a joke with the allocation and the prices to!! https://t.co/phE4aF0vo9
— ShaunCD (@ShaunColinD) November 22, 2021
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