Budge - Might be more cost-effective to move

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

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Apart from anything else, where do you get 40k from??

Hibs dodged a bullet when we abandoned talks over a move to Straiton. We should never leave ourselves vulnerable to being dragged down by Hertz. Quite capable of doing that all on our own.

The 40k was based on derby days and the stadium being used for cup competitions internationals etc. you could probably reduce it to 30k but seeing as this is an opportunity to build an Edinburgh stadium I went for 40k

[monktonharp]

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Again I'll say she deserves no credit for stating the bleeding obvious. She's only telling the truth so why should we hold her up as a paragon of virtue?

And as for the council, they will bend over backwards and help wherever they can. Cardownie in particular will bend over backwards and lick his own bawsack for his beloved hertz.

what should be noted, is that her and her cronies snuck in the back door and inherited a football club, for almost the exact money that football club bumped the ordinary tax payer ,like you and I for. and that is before adding any other monies that they bumped ordinary people for. oh,aye, she is astute, of that there is nae doubt.

[CropleyWasGod]

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what should be noted, is that her and her cronies snuck in the back door and inherited a football club, for almost the exact money that football club bumped the ordinary tax payer ,like you and I for. and that is before adding any other monies that they bumped ordinary people for. oh,aye, she is astute, of that there is nae doubt.

There wasn't anyone at the front-door banging on it with more cash, though.

[Spike Mandela]

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Not forgetting they revalued the stadium about 6 months before they went tits up.

Reduced the value from about £ 18 million to £ 2 million. Making it far easier to do a deal with Budge.

I sure they can revalue it again with a miraculous upturn in fortune.

[Pete]

I was going to say that the answer is right over the road from them but on second thoughts, Murrayfield is clearly too small.

[GreenLake]

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I thought the other three newer stands were built with cheap steel and only have a life of around 25 years? When were they built? The clock is ticking loudly on old tincastle.

I think they expected the cheap stands to be demolished within a few years to build that giant mega arena with luxury hotel and resort.

[Ozyhibby]

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I thought this was a thread about Hearts, but it seems to be just another reason to take a swipe at Hibs

Apologies for bringing the conversation round to Hibs. It's a life long obsession I have not been able to shake.

[CropleyWasGod]

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I sure they can revalue it again with a miraculous upturn in fortune.

Doesn't really matter what it's valued at. AB was the only credible bidder.

And, I am not sure there would be a long queue of buyers if they decide to sell.

Now, cue a 10-pager with words like....CALA, "worth what someone is prepared to pay", blast-zone, Green belt, Tynecastle School, Yambo cooncil, etc etc.

Oh, and a wee conspiracy theory that AB had set up a property deal before she bought HMFC. Just to spice things up.....

[Ozyhibby]

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The 40k was based on derby days and the stadium being used for cup competitions internationals etc. you could probably reduce it to 30k but seeing as this is an opportunity to build an Edinburgh stadium I went for 40k

Last Derby at Easter road had thousands of empty seats.

[grunt]

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Oh, and a wee conspiracy theory that AB had set up a property deal before she bought HMFC. Just to spice things up.....

I hadn't heard about this? Tell us more!

[CropleyWasGod]

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I hadn't heard about this? Tell us more!

Ha, I wondered how long it would take. Under 4 minutes

Seriously, for the avoidance of doubt, and to protect the admins, I have absolutely no evidence of that whatsoever. Just thought I'd throw it out there....

It would be a smart move, though.

[superfurryhibby]

Budge on Sportsound on BBC Scotland. She is saying that they prefer to stay at Tynecastle but..........
limited options in respect of expanding the capacity. All their options are open to consideration, although it would seem like a new build is the most likely outcome.

A few interesting observations on Scottish football too. She mentioned the self interest of some prevailing over that of the majority, without naming names though.

[emerald green]

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With tynecastle only being worth £2.5m I doubt that'll be enough to build a new stadium either.

Step forward all their pals in the "cooncil", and various politicians - the usual suspects.

[Moulin Yarns]

the 3 'temporary' stands were built in 1994, 95 and 97. If the 25 year lifespan is true the clock is ticking

[HibbyAndy]

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Step forward all their pals in the "cooncil", and various politicians - the usual suspects.

Correct.


They have been bailed oot all their life, Nothing will change on that score anytime soon.


Thieving lying cheating barstewards.

[silverhibee]

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What would be a good name for their new stadium?

Poppy Park
Cheat Lane
The Thievery

The Peado Dome.

[emerald green]

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The 40k was based on derby days and the stadium being used for cup competitions internationals etc. you could probably reduce it to 30k but seeing as this is an opportunity to build an Edinburgh stadium I went for 40k

Problem is, even lets say a 15,000 crowd in a 40,000 all-seated stadium would kill the atmosphere stone dead at most games. Presumably maintenance costs would be commensurate with a stadium of that size too?

[greenginger]

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Step forward all their pals in the "cooncil", and various politicians - the usual suspects.

Don't forget the independent report that recommended the council build a new stadium for the grunts after the mega-stand project failed.

file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/Downloads/Item_11_Tynecastle_Stadium%20(1).pdf

Until it was pointed out that the independent report the council officials had commissioned was written by a Yam shareholder.

We still have to be vigilant, they are Yams after all, and they don't change.

[silverhibee]

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Doesn't really matter what it's valued at. AB was the only credible bidder.

And, I am not sure there would be a long queue of buyers if they decide to sell.

Now, cue a 10-pager with words like....CALA, "worth what someone is prepared to pay", blast-zone, Green belt, Tynecastle School, Yambo cooncil, etc etc.

Oh, and a wee conspiracy theory that AB had set up a property deal before she bought HMFC. Just to spice things up.....

Hibernian FC is a football club, not property developers.

[emerald green]

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Don't forget the independent report that recommended the council build a new stadium for the grunts after the mega-stand project failed.

file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/Downloads/Item_11_Tynecastle_Stadium%20(1).pdf

Until it was pointed out that the independent report the council officials had commissioned was written by a Yam shareholder.

We still have to be vigilant, they are Yams after all, and they don't change.

Independent report. Aye right, that's a good one!

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

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Problem is, even lets say a 15,000 crowd in a 40,000 all-seated stadium would kill the atmosphere stone dead at most games. Presumably maintenance costs would be commensurate with a stadium of that size too?

No doubt it would but if split two ways it might not be that much. The atmosphere is an issue, perhaps with more money available (sale of existing stadium) might mean a bigger playing budget and a greater chance of success. The Rangers are deed, time to step up and and be challengers for the league...

...ah, to dream.

[Michael]

I'd be disappointed if they leave Tynecastle. It's quite unique in Scotland with its small size, but fairly large capacity. I'd love it if we played another league cup semi there some time.

[bigwheel]

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No doubt it would but if split two ways it might not be that much. The atmosphere is an issue, perhaps with more money available (sale of existing stadium) might mean a bigger playing budget and a greater chance of success. The Rangers are deed, time to step up and and be challengers for the league...

...ah, to dream.

Why would we need a new stadium ? We are a great stadium today - out spiritual home ??

[EastCalderHibby]

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Problem is, even lets say a 15,000 crowd in a 40,000 all-seated stadium would kill the atmosphere stone dead at most games. Presumably maintenance costs would be commensurate with a stadium of that size too?

why would their only be 15,000 with their 400,000 pheodo supporters they could fill all the grounds on Saturdays and save Scottish football

[monktonharp]

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I'd be disappointed if they leave Tynecastle. It's quite unique in Scotland with its small size, but fairly large capacity. I'd love it if we played another league cup semi there some time.

nah, would be too much of an opportunity of some bampot Hibby dropping a box of bluebell matches, lighten, into the bowels of their widden stand, thereby giving them an out, with loads o money from insurance.

[The Falcon]

Wrre they not, a short time ago, trying to the main stand listed by linking it to McCraes battalion or a memorial? Whilst a report was claiming the land was unsellable due to its strong associations to the Yams and therefore had no market value and, anyhow, there was a danger of civil unrest if it was sold?

Trying to find the report but recall it was given to the Lithuanians.

[CropleyWasGod]

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Wrre they not, a short time ago, trying to the main stand listed by linking it to McCraes battalion or a memorial? Whilst a report was claiming the land was unsellable due to its strong associations to the Yams and therefore had no market value and, anyhow, there was a danger of civil unrest if it was sold?

Trying to find the report but recall it was given to the Lithuanians.

Think it's the Archibald Leitch connection that might give it some special status.

[The Falcon]

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Think it's the Archibald Leitch connection that might give it some special status.

Thats correct. Thanks

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/sc...castle-2472901


But I don't suppose this will have the same importance now.

[Earl of Currie]

It wouldn’t surprise me if they took advantage of Livingston’s financial problems and used their ground on the cheap.
Just under 10,000 capacity would be enough for them if they moved to West Lothian

[stoneyburn hibs]

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It wouldn’t surprise me if they took advantage of Livingston’s financial problems and used their ground on the cheap.
Just under 10,000 capacity would be enough for them if they moved to West Lothian

No jambo's in West Lothian please, I'm going to have to start a pressure group to keep them out.