The draw is tomorrow. After the disappointing postponement today, we'll definitely be in the hat and will know our prospective semi-final opponents.

It's been a while since we've been to Hampden - we should have been there last year but for the Commonwealth Games taking over the stadium.

Many of our younger fans will not have witnessed us playing there - it's a huge incentive.

 

• Inverness Caledonian Thistle or Raith Rovers
• Falkirk - they consistently seem to do really well in the cup - would be a good draw for us though - plus the added 'spice' of Yogi's legendary status there!
• Dundee United or Celtic - Would love Celtic's treble to come crashing down here. I don't think we should fear United - they seem to have become a shadow of their previous selves after losing their two main players. As much as I don't agree that Ciftci should be involved here, I'd have a wry smile on my face should he be the match-winner!
• Hibernian or Berwick Rangers - Obviously, I fully expect Hibs to win this and as always, when they come close to the final of the Scottish Cup, the 1902 statistic will become forefront. It's now 113 years since they beat Celtic 1-0 in the final. It would be ironic if they finally ended that forever on-going sequence as a 'lower league' club!

Edited March 7, 201511 yr by Sneckboy

No public transport from Inverness that gets into Glasgow for that KO time. Even trains from Aberdeen don't start early enough to arrive with enough time to spare to make kick off.

Think there's one 6:50 bus that gets in at 10:25. There's another before ko but you'd be really struggling to get to Hampden on time.

Dunno what happened there. Bloomin phone. Feel free to delete!

No public transport from Inverness that gets into Glasgow for that KO time. Even trains from Aberdeen don't start early enough to arrive with enough time to spare to make kick off.

Maybe the SFA have spoken with Scotrail about organisig some football specials.....or am I being incredibly naive here (yes obviously!)

Try as they might to stop us from attending, we'll find a way to get to Hampden!

Sheer contempt of football fans once again. I hate to use the B word but its the only way the SFA will ever learn. I can garuntee that once again we will struggle to get 2000 fans, and here was me hoping we could maybe take 4000....lol

As the FC United song goes 'Wont pay Glazer or WORK FOR SKY'

Contempt and disregard for our fans, we deserve a Hampden kick off at three on a Saturday and there is only one way now of ensuring that.

10am start for me. Far too early. When are the tickets on sale?

Doesn't particularly affect me, other than it's an earlier start than I'd like on a Sunday, but yet again the authorities have treated non central belt fans with disdain.

What is particularly disappointing is that this is the second year running that we have had this debate, so it is clear that they are either not listening or don't care.

Doesn't particularly affect me, other than it's an earlier start than I'd like on a Sunday, but yet again the authorities have treated non central belt fans with disdain.

What is particularly disappointing is that this is the second year running that we have had this debate, so it is clear that they are either not listening or don't care.

My money is on don't care...

Early kick off on the Sunday?  Now there's a surprise!

 

If we arrived on the latest train possible to get to the game on time and then, like the responsible fans we are, went straight to the ground, do you think the SFA would let us pitch our tents on the pitch overnight?

Early kick off on the Sunday?  Now there's a surprise!

 

If we arrived on the latest train possible to get to the game on time and then, like the responsible fans we are, went straight to the ground, do you think the SFA would let us pitch our tents on the pitch overnight?

Go on DD ask them.....lol

TV is ruining the game for fans with these incresingly ludicrous kick off times.

 

Not checked the regular timetables but I'm assuming there will be enough trains from Central to Mount Florida on the day for all?

The SFA and TV companies, what a shower of effing disrespectful ignorant sh***-bags. Once again our fans are put at a disadvantage and extra cost. I doubt we will reach 2000 given all the hassle with travel arrangements.   

Edited March 19, 201511 yr by Row S

What a pain in the arse that the game is scheduled for 12.15 on a Sunday. I personally wouldn't have minded the game being on Saturday at Lunch time but Sunday with the lack of transport as stated above makes no sense. What is the craic with having both semi finals at 12.15 as well just stupid.

Wish Scottish football could just give two fingers to the tv rights and have all games at 3pm on Saturday or Sunday but unfortunately we are in postition whereby if tv companies say 'jump' the SPFL say 'how high?' even look at the ridiclous decision for the Aberdeen Dundee game this weekend being brought forward from Monday to Saturday lunchtime just to save tv money.

TV is ruining the game for fans with these incresingly ludicrous kick off times.

 

Not checked the regular timetables but I'm assuming there will be enough trains from Central to Mount Florida on the day for all?

A train every 15 mins then half hour wait between 23 and 53 so no there isn't enough trains bloody joke

 

Early kick off on the Sunday?  Now there's a surprise!

 

If we arrived on the latest train possible to get to the game on time and then, like the responsible fans we are, went straight to the ground, do you think the SFA would let us pitch our tents on the pitch overnight?

Go on DD ask them.....lol

 

I've sent them an email asking the question.  I'll let you know what they say.

 

 

Early kick off on the Sunday?  Now there's a surprise!

 

If we arrived on the latest train possible to get to the game on time and then, like the responsible fans we are, went straight to the ground, do you think the SFA would let us pitch our tents on the pitch overnight?

Go on DD ask them.....lol

 

I've sent them an email asking the question.  I'll let you know what they say.

 

Don't hold yer breath.....

Pain in t' arse, but hotel booked. Extra night due to SFA Sky Stupidity.  All we are waiting for now are the rip off priced tickets.

I'll walk 400 miles 

You are so lucky to have the opportunity to attend the game regardless of the times set up.

 

You also have T.V.which we don't .  "Nuff  said.

Is this game on Sky or BBC?

according to the SFA

 

 

The dates of this year's William Hill Scottish Cup semi-finals have been confirmed, with Hibernian vs Falkirk on the 18th April and Inverness CT vs Celtic the following day. Both matches will be live on Sky, with the all-Championship clash also live on BBC Scotland. 

The live televised matches are as follows: 
Hibernian v. Falkirk
Saturday 18 April 2015 (Kick-Off 12.15 pm) | Live on BBC Scotland and BSkyB
Hampden Park, Glasgow

Inverness Caledonian Thistle v. Celtic
Sunday 19 April 2015 (Kick-Off 12.15 pm) | Live on BSkyB
Hampden Park, Glasgow
 

When are we going to get rid of these shower of b*****s running our game? Choosing Edinburgh as a 'neutral' venue for Hearts 2 years in a row. Now 2 Sunday midday kickoffs in a row for travelling northern fans.

Whether it's incompetence, bias or spite, enough is enough.
 

Edited March 19, 201511 yr by AlexJones

Sunday 12:15 it is. If Celtic fans can do early Sunday ko's for the majority of their league away fixtures, Including up North, then so can we for an away day in Glasge.

Sunday 12:15 it is. If Celtic fans can do early Sunday ko's for the majority of their league away fixtures, Including up North, then so can we for an away day in Glasge.

Celtic take maybe 3000 fans when they visit us but not all travel from Glasgow as large numbers come from "local" supporters clubs and places closer to Inverness. In addition, easier to get the number of buses from Glasgow than it is to get from Inverness. It is not therefore a like for like comparison and this is not a league game but a cup semi final.