Hibs take control of derby tickets
HIBERNIAN have taken the unusual step of assuming control of the sale of tickets to Hearts’ travelling support for the next Edinburgh derby, amid suggestions directors are concerned they may struggle to get money from their financially-stricken rivals.
The Easter Road club already sell briefs to away fans for matches against Celtic and Rangers following a dispute over the Old Firm’s attempts to charge a 5 per cent levy for their role in the process.
However, the move to issue tickets direct to Hearts supporters for the 2 January meeting is an exceptional one and comes at a time when the Gorgie outfit have admitted they are struggling with cash flow worries. Having had to wait 19 days for their October salaries, the first-team squad at Tynecastle are still awaiting their November pay that was due on the 16th of the month, with the recent settlement of a £1 million tax bill being partly blamed for the problems.
Both Edinburgh clubs announced the ticketing arrangements simultaneously yesterday, with officials stressing both parties had approved the move. But if it is understood Hearts’ financial situation was a consideration, Hibs managing director Fife Hyland refused to be drawn, insisting: “Operationally, it’s in line with all our other category A games and it has been done with the agreement of both clubs.”
Tickets went on sale yesterday, with Hearts fans restricted to one per person.
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tommy-tommy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 07:38 PMPending Moderation
Hen Broon
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 04:33 PM#27 no s$ht sherlock.....there was me struggling to understand why hibs were doing it!
tommy-tommy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 03:34 PMThe only reason Hibs have taken control of their income is because if Hearts get their money Hibs become a creditor.Hearts need cash flow and Hibs would be waiting and waiting and waiting for their gate money.Hibs directors are not stupid when it comes to looking after their interests.Its happened before and Hibs will be aware of these precedents.It signals a lack of confidence in Hearts finances and their ability to pay up.Enter the players as an example of their present financial fragility.
C4miles
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 02:11 PM24# De V, I think there will have been a great deal of consideration before deciding to go ahead with this, We will endure extra costs administering a sale on a 1 per basis, The facts as to why Hibernian have taken this action are not available but I doubt very much that there is any malice in the action what so ever, There may be something historical but there are no accusations coming from within either party so we as the mere fan will have to endure.
tommy-tommy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 01:31 PM24 My team hasnt played Hearts for about 50 years..........
De Vries Scores Four
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 01:08 PM#20, 21 - And the proof is in the pudding, or not as this case may be. "amid suggestions " - suggestions, not fact. The heading is fact. Hibs do take control of tickets. Their choice. Good to see the "family" club are supporting their neighbours in their time of strife. I hope this is remebered. Maybe hearts should do the same when Hibs make their forever failing trip to Tynecastle? I will be there anyway to rub-in the inevitable hammering that you will be subjected to...again. How long has it been now Tommy since you guys won against Hearts? How many managers ago was that? Have you even got any of the same players that last tasted victory against the might JT's? So many questions, so few answers
C4miles
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 12:28 PMWhatever the intricacies this is an embarrassing episode and will cost Hibernian due to fans being unwilling to give us money direct coupled with 1 per person (I strongly hope exception can be made for less able support ) There is no longer any mirth in the situation currently afflicting gorgie.
tommy-tommy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:36 AM19.I only quoted your good self............You failed to understand yourself????????????
tommy-tommy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:34 AMAND...................".HIBERNIAN have taken the unusual step of assuming control of the sale of tickets to Hearts’ travelling support for the next Edinburgh derby, amid suggestions directors are concerned they may struggle to get money from their financially-stricken rivals." .............got it devries?
tommy-tommy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:32 AM18.I believe that you were the one who advocated blanking people???.................Now you are squirming and pleading to engage me...................Oh the irony.................Will i respond or will i let you squirm a little longer???????.De vries...........The hint is in the article title............ergo............"Hibs take control of derby tickets"
Hen Broon
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:21 AM#17 Tom ...pass....done my best to understand your post but failed miserably. No option but to accept I am not up to engaging with you. I consider myself firmly put in my place.
De Vries Scores Four
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM#16 Ok Tommy. Where does it say that? Where does any article say that?
tommy-tommy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:01 AMtitt.What do think of this...................".as the game is at Tynie & Hearts control the income & it will go into Hearts bank account ".............(how are they)..........."going to 'freeze'Hearts share of the gate money? "?...........To quote your good self as an EXPERT...........How does that equate with......................" I am not disputing that HEARTS do not own said money " .....................................again quoting your good self as the resident board GURU..........................As The gate money is the property of the SFA.and they distribute it how did Hearts get control and ownership of the gate money???????????.........
tommy-tommy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM15........... titt has gone devries.Did you not read his post???????.A man who never knows what he is doing or what he is saying.................Will he return or will he self explode?????????????.By the way you have your understanding of what took place completely wrong................HIBS REFUSED to GIVE Hearts tickets because they cant trust them to return HIBS their money.Hearts had nothing to do with the decision...........HIBS made the decision.
De Vries Scores Four
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 10:11 AMtut tut ToTT. Engaging with the idiot, you should know better ha ha. Giving Hibs the ticket responsibility is maybe not the best idea following their £5k ticket fraud fiasco at the empty san giro. Hearts fans only allowed to buy 1 ticket per person is a tad on the fascist side. Nevermind, probably ER's biggest attendance of the season when the Jambos come down for the regular pumping of the hiberiacs. Cant wait to extend the run!
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