SPL Highlights

Our visit to Celtic Park on the 5th March was the final installment of our journey around all the SPL grounds and as such I thought I'd share with you a few highlights from the twelve grounds.

Things started off on the 5th August with a visit to Easter Road for the Hibs v NK Maribor Europa League qualifier. The home team got royally pumped that night and it seemed to set the tone for Hibs for months to come.

Money spent on Tickets: Adult: £272 - Must point out that this is for all twelve games. Two games were free for me. My sister bought us tickets for the Rangers v Man United and I was given a free ticket from a bloke just outside the turnstile at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock

Concession: £186 - As above this is the price for all grounds and doesn't take into account the generous offer from my sister. My dad also has a season ticket for Kilmarnock so we used the price it would have been for a concession ticket.

Money spent on Programme: £33

Attendance: 172, 738

Money spent on Pie's: £41.40

Goals scored: 28

Total Mileage: 1,324 miles

Top Three Pie's: Aberdeen 8 / 10, Dundee United 7.5 / 10 & Motherwell 7.5 / 10

My dad will feel betrayed that I haven't included his beloved Killie Pie in this countdown but if you've read the Kilmarnock report you'll remember we disagreed on the day too regarding the score to award.

Top Three Goals:
Dad -
1. Kris Commons 1st goal against Hamilton. A half volley from the edge of the area,
2. Jamie Hamill's injury time winner for Kilmarnock versus Aberdeen.
3. Craig Conway for Dundee United. A defence splitting pass, lead to a long chase before Conway leathered it past the keeper.

Me: -
1. Kris Commons - As above.
2. Liam Miller for Hibs. Hibs completed a great come back against Motherwell when a quick ball out of defence after clearing a corner, Riordhan played a great ball to Miller who raced clear and shot between the keepers legs.
3. Marco Taveres. Brilliant team work from NK Maribor to score their third against Hibs.

Most witnessed side: Hibs x 5, Kilmarnock x 3, St.Mirren x 2, St.Johnstone x 2, Hamilton x 2,

Best Atmosphere: Hearts v Hibs New Years Day Derby.