ceudmilefailte Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Cap some English people with tenuous links is a pretty good idea. If they commit to a friendly against Canada that's good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, McDange said: Where's the Canada chat coming from? FIFA had it up on their website for a little bit yesterday, then was removed when the Scottish press started talking about it, but last night one of the guys from the SFA said that the contracts are still to be signed for the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 52 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Cap some English people with tenuous links is a pretty good idea. If they commit to a friendly against Canada that's good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Would like to see the match moved to Rugby Park or Easter Road tbh, one third full hampden during the week would be rotten, not had a game at Killie since Estonia game so be nice see game there for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Under 18s, students, pensioners, unemployed and the disabled should get in free to all friendly matches. I wonder whether it would be worthwhile even experimenting with a "pay what you can" policy that some clubs try for one or two games during the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevesy Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, ErsatzThistle said: Under 18s, students, pensioners, unemployed and the disabled should get in free to all friendly matches. I wonder whether it would be worthwhile even experimenting with a "pay what you can" policy that some clubs try for one or two games during the season. You should send that idea in an email to the SFA and post their reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, ErsatzThistle said: Under 18s, students, pensioners, unemployed and the disabled should get in free to all friendly matches. I wonder whether it would be worthwhile even experimenting with a "pay what you can" policy that some clubs try for one or two games during the season. Just now, ErsatzThistle said: Need to be a pretty dumb fish to take that bait, was just adding to the other ridiculous ideas put forward. Thought disabled did get in free+ a helper, or has that changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langtonian Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 hour ago, ErsatzThistle said: Under 18s, students, pensioners, unemployed and the disabled should get in free to all friendly matches. I wonder whether it would be worthwhile even experimenting with a "pay what you can" policy that some clubs try for one or two games during the season. Why?I know students,pensioners and dare I say disabled who have more disposable income than some in full time employment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Langtonian said: Why?I know students,pensioners and dare I say disabled who have more disposable income than some in full time employment And that goes for every student, pensioner and disabled person in Scotland does it ? I believe they should all get in free to friendly games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 On 13/01/2017 at 6:26 PM, ErsatzThistle said: And that goes for every student, pensioner and disabled person in Scotland does it ? I believe they should all get in free to friendly games. They could let everyone who wanted to go in free regardless of academics, age or disability and the stadiums still wouldn't fill under the present depressing regime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big clarky Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 With what we all forked out last year on games this game should be free,it would then probably at least half fill Hampden and generate a wee bit atmosphere or a token fee and give it to a local charity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, big clarky said: With what we all forked out last year on games this game should be free,it would then probably at least half fill Hampden and generate a wee bit atmosphere or a token fee and give it to a local charity S.F.A, mate! This'll be minimum £25/head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 6 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: And that goes for every student, pensioner and disabled person in Scotland does it ? I believe they should all get in free to friendly games. why? Students have mare cash than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langtonian Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 19 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: And that goes for every student, pensioner and disabled person in Scotland does it ? I believe they should all get in free to friendly games. No and never said that.Should we let those in part time work,zero hour contract work,those on low paid/ minimum wage work in for free as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevesy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 16 hours ago, northernscum said: S.F.A, mate! This'll be minimum £25/head Can't see it being that high. Wasn't the Denmark agme only a tenner a head for the west stand? Pretty sure that's all I paid at the portakabin on the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, Langtonian said: No and never said that.Should we let those in part time work,zero hour contract work,those on low paid/ minimum wage work in for free as well? I'd be open to a much greater flexibility with regards to who qualifies for free tickets. The friendly crowds are low enough, we need to get more bodies through the gates to cheer the team on. And if they buy tea, pie and a match program then the SFA at least gets a little money back. Several folk I went to school with struggled to balance their university studies and a minimum wage job, not having rich parents to support them for three or four years. They deserved what concessions they got. Do you believe all students are all lazy, stoned kunts stealing your tax money ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 On 14/01/2017 at 0:46 AM, Kirk said: why? Students have mare cash than most. Ridiculous and inaccurate statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 On 13/01/2017 at 3:22 PM, ErsatzThistle said: Under 18s, students, pensioners, unemployed and the disabled should get in free to all friendly matches. I wonder whether it would be worthwhile even experimenting with a "pay what you can" policy that some clubs try for one or two games during the season. Id maybe accept kids under 16, but the rest can GTF. Thats 4 groups of people that get enough help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 3 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: I'd be open to a much greater flexibility with regards to who qualifies for free tickets. The friendly crowds are low enough, we need to get more bodies through the gates to cheer the team on. And if they buy tea, pie and a match program then the SFA at least gets a little money back. Several folk I went to school with struggled to balance their university studies and a minimum wage job, not having rich parents to support them for three or four years. They deserved what concessions they got. Do you believe all students are all lazy, stoned kunts stealing your tax money ? When I got divorced,I struggled a bit with just 1 wage to cover bills etc. Would I get free entry too in that scenario? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcluk Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 On 13/01/2017 at 10:08 AM, Reevesy said: The only option worse than Perth would be Hamilton. Please, no. What would be wrong with McDiarmid Park? Easy enough to get to. I'd rather see a full 10,000 seater stadium than a quarter full Hampden or half full Easter Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 hour ago, kumnio said: Id maybe accept kids under 16, but the rest can GTF. Thats 4 groups of people that get enough help. Kids & ST holders free & £10 the rest if its at Hampden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langtonian Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 4 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: Do you believe all students are all lazy, stoned kunts stealing your tax money ? Not all but then again never intimated that I take it the fact you highlight the student plight and not the pensioners/ disabled you are or were one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Langtonian said: Not all but then again never intimated that I take it the fact you highlight the student plight and not the pensioners/ disabled you are or were one? No, I'm the only one of my group of friends who didn't go to university (totally my own fault) but I saw how how they struggled to earn their degrees and keep a job to support themselves at the same time. They certainly deserved what discounts and freebies they could get from being a student. Plenty of my grandparents friends amongst the OAP community of Barrhead find it hard to keep going on the basic state pension, they use their concessions and rightly so. Still maintain, under 18s, students, unemployed and pensioners should get in free for friendlies matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevesy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 2 hours ago, jcluk said: What would be wrong with McDiarmid Park? Easy enough to get to. I'd rather see a full 10,000 seater stadium than a quarter full Hampden or half full Easter Road. It's just one of my least favourite grounds. I agree that filling a smaller stadium would be better for atmosphere but would rather it went to Tannadice or Rugby park if we were going down that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 3 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: No, I'm the only one of my group of friends who didn't go to university (totally my own fault) but I saw how how they struggled to earn their degrees and keep a job to support themselves at the same time. They certainly deserved what discounts and freebies they could get from being a student. Plenty of my grandparents friends amongst the OAP community of Barrhead find it hard to keep going on the basic state pension, they use their concessions and rightly so. Still maintain, under 18s, students, unemployed and pensioners should get in free for friendlies matches. I dont think free, but I would be open to discounts. Personally, I used to go, but don't go now to friendlys. In fact, if you offered me £40 to watch Scotland in a friendly I probably wouldn't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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