Caledonian Craig Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just now, tartanmartin said: so we need a bigger Hampden? My point is that if anything is to be done to Hampden (doubt the cash is there) then the chance has to be taken to increase the capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, tartanmartin said: you still said a match sold out which didn't. that's what I pulled you for. #fakenews FFS The key fact here is that thousands of Scotland fans got tickets for the game that wouldn't have done had it been held at Hampden in both of those matches.. Not to forget all the Cup Finals that leave thousands of fans disappointed due to Hampden's capacity. Edited February 1, 2018 by Caledonian Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Why don't we buy it from Queens park, let them use it as they do for a small fee, and rebuild or improve it to some extent. It will always be home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just now, Kirk said: Why don't we buy it from Queens park, let them use it as they do for a small fee, and rebuild or improve it to some extent. It will always be home Is the money there though? Definitewly a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Caledonian Craig said: Is the money there though? Definitewly a good idea. We have been spunking money at them for memberships long enough, must be something. They have various sponsors too. Ask the government to take it to Westminster 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, Kirk said: Why don't we buy it from Queens park, let them use it as they do for a small fee, and rebuild or improve it to some extent. It will always be home Who is this "we"? How much are you going to chip in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Lack of qualification for decades has left the sofa skint. Hampden is beyond saving, why spunk any more money on it when there is a perfect alternative. That just doesn't make sense. The money is needed elsewhere not wasted on a vanity stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Orraloon said: Who is this "we"? How much are you going to chip in? Weesht you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanmartin Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said: My point is that if anything is to be done to Hampden (doubt the cash is there) then the chance has to be taken to increase the capacity. something we agree on I know someone mentioned before about a burn running under the stadium but I'm sure that obstacle could be bridged and the pitch lowered to add extra rows. problems = solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, tartanmartin said: something we agree on I know someone mentioned before about a burn running under the stadium but I'm sure that obstacle could be bridged and the pitch lowered to add extra rows. problems = solutions. Interesting solution, but I think diverting the burn rather than bridging it might make for a more flowing game of football. Your solution would be more akin to Krazy Golf, or Scott Brown bringing out his inner Horatius Cocles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 On 2/1/2018 at 11:27 PM, DonnyTJS said: Interesting solution, but I think diverting the burn rather than bridging it might make for a more flowing game of football. Your solution would be more akin to Krazy Golf, or Scott Brown bringing out his inner Horatius Cocles. For when we play you lot, we are going to rename the burn Bannockburn and the bridge will be called Stirling Bridge. The burn will be wide enough that you can't jump over it and it will run across the pitch just outside our penalty box. And we are not changing ends at half time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Orraloon said: For when we play you lot, we are going to rename the burn Bannockburn and the bridge will be called Stirling Bridge. The burn will be wide enough that you can't jump over it and it will run across the pitch just outside our penalty box. And we are not changing ends at half time. I was there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, mariokempes56 said: I was there.. Bannockburn, Stirling Bridge, or Pons Sublicius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyVizion Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 It’s just got to be Hampden. I’d like it to be improved though, with the pitch being lowered and seating continued down to pitch-side, a new un-garish roof, and nice new seats with no wanky big letters outlined with different coloured seats. Could maybe make a tartan pattern with seats? Or is that maybe a bit too much ‘och aye the noo’? And that classic Hampden shape should be retained forever and ever and ever 👍 Hampden is a genuine Scottish icon with masses of history and a few moany beggars looking to save few quid should not matter in this context. That we are even entertaining the idea of leaving is absolutely shocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rude Gullit Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, DizzyVizion said: It’s just got to be Hampden. I’d like it to be improved though, with the pitch being lowered and seating continued down to pitch-side, a new un-garish roof, and nice new seats with no wanky big letters outlined with different coloured seats. Could maybe make a tartan pattern with seats? Or is that maybe a bit too much ‘och aye the noo’? And that classic Hampden shape should be retained forever and ever and ever 👍 Hampden is a genuine Scottish icon with masses of history and a few moany beggars looking to save few quid should not matter in this context. That we are even entertaining the idea of leaving is absolutely shocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 1 hour ago, DizzyVizion said: It’s just got to be Hampden. I’d like it to be improved though, with the pitch being lowered and seating continued down to pitch-side, a new un-garish roof, and nice new seats with no wanky big letters outlined with different coloured seats. Could maybe make a tartan pattern with seats? Or is that maybe a bit too much ‘och aye the noo’? And that classic Hampden shape should be retained forever and ever and ever 👍 Hampden is a genuine Scottish icon with masses of history and a few moany beggars looking to save few quid should not matter in this context. That we are even entertaining the idea of leaving is absolutely shocking! Good idea, we could co-ordinate them with a tartan pitch and some scatter cushions . None of this modern pish though, a good traditional tartan. 👍 You are bang on though, Hampden needs to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Never been fond of the current colour scheme. Far too much red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 5 hours ago, Grim Jim said: Never been fond of the current colour scheme. Far too much red. Red, white and blue only looks good on a Cubs jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rude Gullit Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Dark blue seats, a saltire on the seating at either end and the SFA badge on the north stand seating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hadn't seen these before, plans for a Stadium at Strathclyde Park... https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/archives/news/143269/fan-finds-plans-which-reveal-hampden-could-have-moved-to-motherwell/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 SFA to buy Hampden? https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sfa-plan-buy-hampden-deal-12067172 Interesting quote from the article... "The SFA are looking at putting safe standing areas behind the goals before redeveloping the east and west stands to bring fans closer to the action." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 48 minutes ago, Toepoke said: SFA to buy Hampden? https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sfa-plan-buy-hampden-deal-12067172 Interesting quote from the article... "The SFA are looking at putting safe standing areas behind the goals before redeveloping the east and west stands to bring fans closer to the action." Interesting if true. I wouldn’t believe anything I read in the Daily Record though. Are safe standing areas allowed for internationals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Just now, Texas Pete said: Interesting if true. I wouldn’t believe anything I read in the Daily Record though. Are safe standing areas allowed for internationals? It’s in more than just the Record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, Ormond said: It’s in more than just the Record. I can only see the Scotsman reporting it (as well as the Record) and they haven’t mentioned the safe standing areas or redevelopment of the east and west stands. I’m sure there’s some truth to it but I wouldn’t believe the Record’s unnamed ‘source’ from the SFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: I can only see the Scotsman reporting it (as well as the Record) and they haven’t mentioned the safe standing areas or redevelopment of the east and west stands. I’m sure there’s some truth to it but I wouldn’t believe the Record’s unnamed ‘source’ from the SFA. I’m absolutely with you on the Record being a shower of cunts but I’d believe the quote from Queens Park and that’s good enough to see that the ball has been set rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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