Naming rights to Easter Road

[lucky]

Just noticed that the Dunbar end (away end) is now called the Whyte and Mackay stand. When did that happen? also is this the start of selling the naming rights to ER?

Can't say I'm very happy about this, I hope the tache is not trying to change the ground's name by stealth.

[Mon Dieu4]

Just noticed that the Dunbar end (away end) is now called the Whyte and Mackay stand. When did that happen? also is this the start of selling the naming rights to ER?

Can't say I'm very happy about this, I hope the tache is not trying to change the ground's name by stealth.

Only about 4 or 5 years ago :faf:

[lucky]

Only about 4 or 5 years ago :faf:

Never noticed it before. always sit in the west stand, Hope thats its name:greengrin

[CB_NO3]

Just noticed that the Dunbar end (away end) is now called the Whyte and Mackay stand. When did that happen? also is this the start of selling the naming rights to ER?

Can't say I'm very happy about this, I hope the tache is not trying to change the ground's name by stealth.
I would sell the naming rights if there was big money involved. Chelsea are looking to sell theirs for over 100 million. I know we could not get anything like that as they are a global brand but if we got say 10 million upfront to sell the naming rights for upto 15 years I think I would consider it. Lets face it everyone would still call it Easter Road as Chelsea will still call their ground Stamford Bridge, and everyone will still refer to St James's park as St James's park. I think you will find over the next few years everyone will be jumping on this bandwagon. Lets face it, its money for nothing.

[lucky]

Just don't think we should sell our heritage. Also Hibs would get nothing like £10m even with Rodders negotiating it

[CMac1988]

If we finish nearer the top end this season with a gd scottish cup run, whilst improving our squad in the transfer windows then the most we'd likely see would be around £5mil for an 8-10 year contract with various clauses.

I'm not one for changing the name of the whole stadium, but i'm all for letting the highest bidder sponsor the dunbar end, and also the new East stand whenever it gets built.

Does any1 know how long the dunbar stand is contracted to be named the Whyte & Mackay stand?

[FRes Hibbie]

I reckon we should make an offer for the naming rights for Tynecastle. How funny would it be if it was actually called, "the pink bus shelter" and given their sorry financial state, it shouldn't cost more than a tenner. :greengrin

[hibbybrian]

The original land was part of Drum Farm and was used as a cricket field / shooting range before Hibs moved over the railway line, and the Football Ground was then named Hibernian Park, Easter Road :wink:

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[Woody1985]

I did a poll on the selling of rights recently and here are the results with people's thoughts:

http://www.hibs.net/message/showthread.php?t=163386

[Hibs On Tour]

We got offered them a few years ago for both the new East stand and the [at that time, as yet un-opened] Training Centre. Club then retracted both about a week or two later on.

[Jack]

Why is/wiz the Dunbar end called the Dunbar end? :devil:

Personally I dont care what its called - its where the Hibees play and as others have said will always be Easter Road.









Hibernian FC digging up cricket pitches since circa 1890 :greengrin

[WindyMiller]

The original land was part of Drum Farm and was used as a cricket field / shooting range before Hibs moved over the railway line, and the Football Ground was then named Hibernian Park, Easter Road :wink:

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Is that a copy of Jonnyboy's ST? :wink:

[hibbybrian]

Why is/wiz the Dunbar end called the Dunbar end? :devil:

Dunbar's soft drinks factory - this may result in a thread hijack with posts about bottles of Skoosh, thrupenny jubblies :shocked: etc :greengrin

[SolentHibee]

Why is/wiz the Dunbar end called the Dunbar end? :devil:

When I was a boy in Albion Terrace there used to be a juice factory at that end of the ground. The name of the juice company was Dunbar's. We were occasionally known to pinch their wooden juice crates for our bonfire.

[hibbybrian]

Is that a copy of Jonnyboy's ST? :wink:

I believe it was his youngest's ST - Johnnyboy had an OAP concession by that time :greengrin

[Part/Time Supporter]

The original land was part of Drum Farm and was used as a cricket field / shooting range before Hibs moved over the railway line, and the Football Ground was then named Hibernian Park, Easter Road :wink:

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Watching Hibs in the 1890s / early 1900s?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/52/Hibs_1903.jpg

Gloryhunters.

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[jgl07]

I reckon we should make an offer for the naming rights for Tynecastle. How funny would it be if it was actually called, "the pink bus shelter" and given their sorry financial state, it shouldn't cost more than a tenner. :greengrin
Lothian Transport may be persuaded to cough up £50!

[DaveF]

Some cracking mousers in that pic.

The guy 2nd from right, back row has a cracker :greengrin

[Part/Time Supporter]

Some cracking mousers in that pic.

The guy 2nd from right, back row has a cracker :greengrin

http://www.iffhs.de/?06fe3803e23c0ba76055a42a06fe3611e23504f83d17f7370 eff3702bb1c2bbb6d28fb3c0ce52d00e42a16


Hibernian FC Edinburgh: At the top - only officials; Back, f. l. t. r. James Buchan, James Hogg, "Archie" Gray, Robert Glen, Hamilton Handling, John Divers; Middle, f. l. t. r. George Stewart, "Pat" Breslin, James Harrower, "Bob" Atherton, "Sandy" Robertson, J. McCall, "Harry" Rennie; Front, f. l. t. r. "Paddy" Callaghan, "Bill" McCartney.

[The_Sauz]

What's that cup second from the left......never seen that one before :confused:































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[MSK]

Some cracking mousers in that pic.

The guy 2nd from right, back row has a cracker :greengrinWas just gonna say that ..what was it about moustaches in those days ..?...every one o they guys top row have a tache ..i would be odd one out nae bother ..at 42 i still cannae grow one !!! Susan Boyle has a better growth than me...:embarrass

[The_Sauz]

Some cracking mousers in that pic.

The guy 2nd from right, back row has a cracker :greengrin
All Petrie wannabes :greengrin

[poolman]

Some cracking mousers in that pic.

The guy 2nd from right, back row has a cracker :greengrin

:agree: He's like that wee Scots actor guy that was in all the Laurel & Hardy films

http://www.laurelandhardy.org/images/Fin2.jpg

I'm not sure but I think thats where the "DOH" in the Simpsons came from

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Dunbar's soft drinks factory - this may result in a thread hijack with posts about bottles of Skoosh, thrupenny jubblies :shocked: etc :greengrin



My favourite was always their nice red Kola. You could have a right good day out if you found half-a-dozen empties when I was a kid.

[hibbybrian]

http://www.iffhs.de/?06fe3803e23c0ba76055a42a06fe3611e23504f83d17f7370 eff3702bb1c2bbb6d28fb3c0ce52d00e42a16

The Manager is wrongly stated as being John McCartney - I presume that's the John McCartney who was playing for Barnsley at that time and later went on to manage St Mirren then Hearts. He was succeeded at Hearts in 1919 by his son Willie McCartney who later went on to manage Hibs :greengrin

As for the Taches ...

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[ScottB]

I'd be happy to sell the rights, since we'd always call it Easter Road.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Watching Hibs in the 1890s / early 1900s?


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/52/Hibs_1903.jpg

Gloryhunters.

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Seated in the front row, furthest to the right.......what a wholly unfortunate face :faf::faf:

That's a cartoon mouth if ever I saw one.

[hibbybrian]

Seated in the front row, furthest to the right.......what a wholly unfortunate face :faf::faf:

That's a cartoon mouth if ever I saw one.

Harry Rennie had a facial deformity and was usually photographed from the left - so maybe you could reconsider your appraisal of his "cartoon" mouth. :rolleyes:

He was with Hearts and was supposed to sign for ra Celtc however the transfer stalled and Hibs stepped in to sign him - after many good years of service - including a league championship winners medal and Scottish Cup winners medal for Hibernian and several Scottish caps :not worth , he later signed for the huns.

[Minder]

Seated in the front row, furthest to the right.......what a wholly unfortunate face :faf::faf:

That's a cartoon mouth if ever I saw one.


Check out second row far left, it is Caldwell's double.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Check out second row far left, it is Caldwell's double.

I genuinely "lawled" at that :greengrin

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Harry Rennie had a facial deformity and was usually photographed from the left - so maybe you could reconsider your appraisal of his "cartoon" mouth. :rolleyes:

He was with Hearts and was supposed to sign for ra Celtc however the transfer stalled and Hibs stepped in to sign him - after many good years of service - including a league championship winners medal and Scottish Cup winners medal for Hibernian and several Scottish caps :not worth , he later signed for the huns.

Thanks for going ahead full throttle and spoiling my fun, making me feel guilty in the process. I hate you :grr::grr:

:wink:

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Check out second row far left, it is Caldwell's double.

The guy on the same row, furthest to the right, is surely wearing a mask?

As for the chap standing up with the ill-fitting jumper, that's yon bent weegie lad from the X-Factor. Stonewaller.

[RigRoars]

Back row far left - Daniel Day Lewis fi Gangs Of New York.

[mickey 4 eyes]

[QUOTE=poolman;2237761]:agree: He's like that wee Scots actor guy that was in all the Laurel & Hardy films

James Finlayson, originally from Larbert! :thumbsup:

[Glorious]

I'd just be happy to see the words "Easter Road Stadium" on the front of the West.

[heretoday]

Front row left - Freddie Mercury! We are the champions!

[sleeping giant]

Never noticed it before. always sit in the west stand, Hope thats its name:greengrin

:faf:

Brilliant :faf:

[NAE NOOKIE]

[QUOTE=poolman;2237761]:agree: He's like that wee Scots actor guy that was in all the Laurel & Hardy films

James Finlayson, originally from Larbert! :thumbsup:

And who's catchphrase was ' Doh! ' a long time before Homer Simpson.

:rolleyes:

[WindyMiller]

My favourite was always their nice red Kola. You could have a right good day out if you found half-a-dozen empties when I was a kid.

As kids we'd go round the back of the Co-op (Colinton Mains) and take empties from the crates , then go round the front, cash them in, buy sweets or maybe broken biscuits, oh and Juice.

:faf::faf:

Endless fun.

[Hibercelona]

The "aids ridden hobo junkie" stand. :agree:





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[Green_one]

The "aids ridden hobo junkie" stand. :agree:

:duck:

You forgot - gay

Back to my peg making.

[hibbybrian]

Thanks for going ahead full throttle and spoiling my fun, making me feel guilty in the process. I hate you :grr::grr:

:wink:

Nae need to feel guilty - unless you need to be pedantic about it :greengrin

Harry apparently didn't have a problem with his appearance as he appeared on stage giving a series of talks about Hibernian during his career. :thumbsup:


The guy on the same row, furthest to the right, is surely wearing a mask?

That's Johnny Divers - the gloryhunter

played for the Celtc

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having starred regularly for his team for over 7 years, he deserted them and moved along (the future) M8 to win a Scottish Cup winners medal and League Championship winners medal




















playing for Hibernian :thumbsup:

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[Wilson]

Never noticed it before. always sit in the west stand, Hope thats its name:greengrin

You mean the Wispa stand. Where have you been!! :dizzy: