RandomGuy Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Since the creation of the League Cup, either Celtic or Rangers have always played in at least one Semi Final in every season since. So since 1946/47, every season has had either Celtic or Rangers in a Cup Semi, until this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Coincidentally, 1946/47 (which was the year the League Cup started) was also the last time that neither of the OF reached the Scottish Cup semis. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1946–47_Scottish_Cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Two narrow wins and a narrow defeat against St Mirren this season. Really could go either way this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 6 hours ago, RandomGuy said: They all said no. Really why.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 9 hours ago, garydavidson said: Reports were that they all refused to host it but the Daily Record said the SFA decided not to move it: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scottish-cup-final-fans-lockout-23986338 The Sun said the SFA tried but failed to move it: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7025320/sfa-tried-failed-move-scottish-cup-final-hampden/ Aye we aw know the outcome if the the had got to the final. garydavidson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 3 hours ago, RandomGuy said: Since the creation of the League Cup, either Celtic or Rangers have always played in at least one Semi Final in every season since. So since 1946/47, every season has had either Celtic or Rangers in a Cup Semi, until this season. Isn’t that exactly what I just said? But thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesaint Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 International travel is apparently to be possible from May but the SFA can’t organise fans at a showpiece final, easy seen the uglies aren’t involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 To allow fans to see the Scottish Cup Final I don’t understand why the SFA can’t either....... 1) break the contract they have with themselves concerning the use o& Hampden or 2) agree with UEFA to use the Scottish cup final as a test event for Euros or 3) move the final out with weegieland as both septic and sevco have said they don’t wish to host it (which they are perfectly entitled to do) I would be happy to sit in any stadium in Scotland if I was given the chance to see Saints in a cup final (even ER for a Saints v Hibs final) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 14 hours ago, sixties saintee said: Really why.?? There's a story about it somewhere. Both OF said no, Hearts have said no, Murrayfield said no, and they don't want to offer Hibs it as its got to be a neutral venue unless they've zero choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, RandomGuy said: There's a story about it somewhere. Both OF said no, Hearts have said no, Murrayfield said no, and they don't want to offer Hibs it as its got to be a neutral venue unless they've zero choice. One of the reasons seems to be that the SFA have left it too late to ask these clubs, and the clubs have now all made arrangements to be starting work on relaying their pitches etc by the time the final happens. I can't help but wonder if trying a bit harder and offering a bit more money could have changed that. I'm also a bit sceptical about how hard they tried to persuade UEFA to allow some fans in to Hampden. I'd have thought it would be in UEFA's interests to allow another big game to happen there with some fans in attendance to make sure it all goes smoothly. Never-gonna-happen but Newcastle's stadium seems to be available as they said just a week or so ago that they'd be able to take on some of the Euros matches if necessary. Still, it's obviously not going to happen now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 41 minutes ago, blueheaven said: One of the reasons seems to be that the SFA have left it too late to ask these clubs, and the clubs have now all made arrangements to be starting work on relaying their pitches etc by the time the final happens. I can't help but wonder if trying a bit harder and offering a bit more money could have changed that. I'm also a bit sceptical about how hard they tried to persuade UEFA to allow some fans in to Hampden. I'd have thought it would be in UEFA's interests to allow another big game to happen there with some fans in attendance to make sure it all goes smoothly. Never-gonna-happen but Newcastle's stadium seems to be available as they said just a week or so ago that they'd be able to take on some of the Euros matches if necessary. Still, it's obviously not going to happen now. I think there is also the cost in hiring ground,security,Covid protocol against the limited attendance making too costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HALLS ANGEL Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) In reply to Blueheaven’s post regarding Scottish Cup semifinals. The semifinals of 1968 Scottish Cup were St Johnstone v Dunfermline and Hearts v Morton. Still one of my greatest disappointments supporting Saints not making the final that year. Edited May 2, 2021 by HALLS ANGEL Spelling error blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 How many teams outside Celtic have been to Hampden 4 times in one season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/2/2021 at 5:43 PM, HALLS ANGEL said: In reply to Blueheaven’s post regarding Scottish Cup semifinals. The semifinals of 1968 Scottish Cup were St Johnstone v Dunfermline and Hearts v Morton. Still one of my greatest disappointments supporting Saints not making the final that year. Tiny Wharton the t*** referee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Love this post .. HOODLUM65 and Melbourne Saint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) What a wonderful day yesterday. Started too early with the wine and drank too much suffering this morning a self-inflicted wound as they called it in the army. Edited May 10, 2021 by Johnny B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 But never say ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Just checked the TV schedule for 22nd May. Game scheduled for 3pm on beeb & Premier. No other major game scheduled for that time except EFL 1ST DIVISION play off on Sky so can't see any reason to be changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Johnny B said: What a wonderful day yesterday. Started too early with the wine and drank too much suffering this morning a self-inflicted wound as they called it in the army. Well gone last night on the rusty nails up at 7 am nae bother just had a fry up , ditch the red wine. Johnny B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Cagey said: Just checked the TV schedule for 22nd May. Game scheduled for 3pm on beeb & Premier. No other major game scheduled for that time except EFL 1ST DIVISION play off on Sky so can't see any reason to be changed. According to this it's a 2pm kick-off: Saintdunc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Seems to be some confusion. BBC said 3 in an article, but are saying TBC in the fixtures list. However, the SFA on their SC page are saying 2, so I suppose we should assume they know when their own game kicks off, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Abernethy Saint said: Seems to be some confusion. BBC said 3 in an article, but are saying TBC in the fixtures list. However, the SFA on their SC page are saying 2, so I suppose we should assume they know when their own game kicks off, Could it be European time for Premier viewers. SFA know their own kick off time ¿??? They don't know the time of day. They are a disgrace. Just look how they haven't attempted to get crowds in to games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Help me oot here....just got told that its one of my grandkids birthday party on 22nd (12pm-3pm)... love her tae bits but it's fecking cup final day...ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, chips said: Help me oot here....just got told that its one of my grandkids birthday party on 22nd (12pm-3pm)... love her tae bits but it's fecking cup final day...ffs Ah the wee soul. Suggest a game of hide and seek at 1.55, Grandad to give a prize to everyone who stays hidden for 45 minutes. chips and Abernethy Saint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, chips said: Help me oot here....just got told that its one of my grandkids birthday party on 22nd (12pm-3pm)... love her tae bits but it's fecking cup final day...ffs Nothing else for it. Fake catching covid and you'll have to isolate. chips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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