Panda Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Was gonna post this in the Motherwell match thread, but seems apt to just start this one early. Was just saying to someone on my way home from work there that the Dunfermline tie being away is the best thing that can happen to us. If it had been at home, of course it increases our chances of winning, but it's another 9,000 home crowd, a win expected, and even if we get through it's not going to give our season a massive lift. The same way it didn't when we beat Raith Rovers in the last round. Sometimes even reaching Hampden gets a muted response. But away from home, Saturday night, 2000-3000 travelling fans - maybe even more - the away end buzzing. One of those nights that - if we win - you get that connection between the fans and the players that we've seldom had this season. The new signings get to see just how good our away support can be if they deliver good performances. A "proper cup tie" if you like, a chance to make Neil Lennon greet. It's something to look forward to which we really, really needed to keep the enthusiasm going for this season. Also, despite Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell having significantly better league seasons than us, the odds on us winning a trophy are a lot shorter than it is for them, which is really quite something. Tickets: Stand behind the goal holds 3,000. When Hibs sold it out they were given an extra 1,000 in the main stand and in the stand opposite, turning the ground almost into a 50/50 split. Saturday night will put a few off but we'll still take very decent numbers I'm sure. 2 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/
Jute Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 According to Pars fans they would expect us to get the East Stand (usual away stand behind the goal) and half the North Stand (one opposite Main Stand) to start with which is roughly 4,400 tickets. Think that should be enough with the game live on TV. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278730
TheDonbytheDee Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Would have faniced this if not so late at night, just don't fancy the late night trek up the road. I reckon it will be a cracking tie though. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278731
Ajja Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Would it be rude to point out that we have lost our last 7 away games, scoring only once (Parkhead) and conceding 16? Apart from the honking form, I agree it could be a cracker and I’m buzzing for it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278735
Jute Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Stick this in here. For quarter final Gyamfi (whatever happened to him), Keskinen, Milanovic and Palaversa are all one yellow card away from a suspension in the cup. Yellow cards are zeroed after the quarter finals. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278738
TheDonbytheDee Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 I'm not one for getting carried away, but Hearts bottling the league and us winning the cup, does have a nice symmetry to it. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278743
swaddon Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Last time we won the Scottish Cup, we knocked out Dunfermline on the way. It's coming hame again. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278744
mondo_notion Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Tickets on sale for this one next week? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278746
Bukta Bertie Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Already the poison of negativity is seeping through so many comments. Home or away it matters not. Aberdeen will beat Dunfermline. Hampden awaits. Get your hotels booked. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278782
Panda Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 29 minutes ago, Bukta Bertie said: Already the poison of negativity is seeping through so many comments. There's not a single comment in this thread suggesting we'll lose 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278789
Bukta Bertie Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 That's good news. For there is absolutely no reason for it. We will win. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278790
Panda Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 Just now, Bukta Bertie said: That's good news. For there is absolutely no reason for it. We will win. You've jinxed it. Definitely getting beat now. #LutzOut #LevenOut #SackTheBoard 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278791
Bukta Bertie Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Just now, Panda said: You've jinxed it. Definitely getting beat now. #LutzOut #LevenOut #SackTheBoard That would be a novelty as I usually manage to jinx it when I place my bet on the Aberdeen to win but last night that wasn't the case. Marvelous. Win win. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278792
TheDonbytheDee Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 6 hours ago, TheDonbytheDee said: I'm not one for getting carried away, but Hearts bottling the league and us winning the cup, does have a nice symmetry to it. I was told this afternoon it was 400 points for the first round of tickets. No idea if any truth in that, but I haven't a chance if that much required. I Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278800
Elgindon Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Never been to East end,quite fancy this occasion though,points might be an issue.I blame Bertie #buftybertyout 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278802
Bukta Bertie Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Last time I was there it was magical. Don't tell Mason but the Dons fans had a Union Flag on the pitch. Changed a lot since then mind you. Modern stadium. Bye bye terracing. Bye bye atmosphere. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278815
Ajja Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 One of my most enjoyable Dons experiences was at EEP as one Hans Gillhaus entered stage left. What a debut, unforgettable, what a player. 2 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278817
Panda Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 7 hours ago, mondo_notion said: Tickets on sale for this one next week? Anyone know? https://www.afc.co.uk/2026/02/19/dunfermline-a-ticket-information/ Initial allocation of 3,700. £20 a ticket which is very sensible pricing. Sales begin Tuesday. 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-278818
Bukta Bertie Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Tickets sold out. Madness. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-279336
GASC1980 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 That not just the initial allocation??? Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-279338
Bukta Bertie Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 6 minutes ago, GASC1980 said: That not just the initial allocation??? No mention of it being an initial allocation. Dons using the words "our ticket allocation .... is now sold out". I know Hibs got an extra batch but maybe with this being a QF the demand among locals will be higher so more tickets won't be an option? Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-279341
GASC1980 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 The stand behind the goal we have been given holds more than the 20% they are duty bound to give us so they are under no obligation to give us more however I would expect a main stand allocation to be forthcoming. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-279346
Bukta Bertie Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 (edited) I wouldn't be so sure. It only holds 11 and a half. Edited February 25 by Bukta Bertie Additional info. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-279348
Elgindon Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 (edited) Dont understand Scottish cup crowds these days.17k for a meaningless home league game v Dundee,9k v 'Well for the cup holders,.......but could probably sell at least half of that away in the Cup to the Pars Back in the day it was the other way round,sub 10k home league games,then sometimes a full house for the Cup Edited February 25 by Elgindon 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-279352
Bukta Bertie Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 28 minutes ago, Elgindon said: Dont understand Scottish cup crowds these days.17k for a meaningless home league game v Dundee,9k v 'Well for the cup holders,.......but could probably sell at least half of that away in the Cup to the Pars Back in the day it was the other way round,sub 10k home league games,then sometimes a full house for the Cup League crowd wasn't 17,000. No chance. That figure includes season ticket holders who didn't actually click a turnstile. It's a shite way to record crowd stats. Season tickets don't cover the cup games so your getting a more genuine representation of how many punters are physically present inside the ground. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/10806-dunfermline-v-the-scottish-cup-holders/#findComment-279354
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