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Mikey
07-10-2014, 06:26 PM
You may remember that the East Lothian Hibs Supporter's Club had a day out at East Mains recently and we've set up something similar. You can read about their visit here.....

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?290042-Thank-you-Hibs-ELHSC


We've set up a visit on THURSDAY 6th NOVEMBER.

The club wants the chance to explain the new set up within the footballing department, who does what, and why they're doing it the way they are.

You'll have to make your own way there if you go on the evening visit.

The plans are.........


Thursday 6th November

HTC (6pm start)
Presentations from George Craig (Head Of Football Operations), Craig Flanagan (Strength and Conditioning Coach) and Graeme Mathie (Head of Player Identification and Recruitment)
Q&A with Alan Stubbs


We're limited to a maximum of 60 so get your name down sharpish if you want to go, but please only put your name down if you know you can make it as late call off's can be a bit of a PITA :wink:

If you've ever wanted to know what they do all day at East Mains, why we need all those coaches or why Lewis is played at right back then this is your chance :wink:


Thursday 6th

Pretty Boy +1
Jonnyboy +2
Carheenlea +1
HibeeMassive +3
Teo10 +1
B.H.F.C
mchibee +1
ano hibby +1
FrazeHFC +1
Kaiserclem +1
CraigHibee
brythehibby +1
GreenArmyyy! +1
djs69 +1
HibbyDave +1
KingFranck +3
Baldy
IanFaeClerrie +2
Cammy1969 +2
Hibeesmad +1
Nakedmanoncrack
Last Minute +1
HibeeHendo +1
JimBHibees +3
HappyAsHellas +1
Ceebs
PatHead +2

(59)

blackpoolhibs
07-10-2014, 06:32 PM
If you are using those cup final buses, don't you think you are leaving it a bit tight? :wink:

Mikey
07-10-2014, 06:34 PM
If you are using those cup final buses, don't you think you are leaving it a bit tight? :wink:

The club is providing the transport. It should manage to 20 minute trip down the road :greengrin

silverhibee
07-10-2014, 06:44 PM
The club is providing the transport. It should manage to 20 minute trip down the road :greengrin

Tam and the mini bus, tight squeeze. :greengrin

HH81
07-10-2014, 06:53 PM
Wish it had been the Tuesday after as I am up for the cup game.

Very good from the club though.

silverhibee
07-10-2014, 07:07 PM
Wish it had been the Tuesday after as I am up for the cup game.

Very good from the club though.


Publicity stunt J. :wink: :greengrin

Billy Whizz
07-10-2014, 08:50 PM
Mikey, would love to have gone, but can't do either dates, but it's a great initiative, so we'll done to all.
As an aside the Edinburgh schools actually go back on Tuesday 21st, they are off the week before

CraigHibee
07-10-2014, 08:56 PM
would love to go down on the thursday Mikey, i'm coming back from Amsterdam on the thursday and hoping its an early flight back (should find out tomorrow or thursday)

HH81
07-10-2014, 10:13 PM
Publicity stunt J. :wink: :greengrin

True but for a 12 year old he would think Hibs were class letting him go on this.

FranckSuzy
07-10-2014, 11:10 PM
Already had a tour of EM :smug: :greengrin

Seriously though, good effort :aok:

Lmc2105
07-10-2014, 11:12 PM
Sounds exactly the same set us as the people that got picked from the season ticket initiative I would encourage all that haven't been to go it's a great day out :thumbsup:

frazeHFC
08-10-2014, 03:24 AM
Sounds really good. I'm back in Edinburgh on the weekend of the 7th for a mates 21st so the Thursday night sounds promising. Will know within the next 48 hours or so and get back to you. :agree:

Ozyhibby
08-10-2014, 09:20 AM
Sounds like a fantastic day for the kids. Unfortunately it's on the day the Edinburgh Schools go back so very few will be able to go.
It's almost like the club try to be rubbish at this sort of thing.

CallumLaidlaw
08-10-2014, 09:26 AM
Totally gutted that I already have plans on this day. Me and the wee man would have loved this!

Speedy
08-10-2014, 10:03 AM
Could I have a space for me +1 on the Tuesday please?

Mikey
08-10-2014, 10:09 AM
Sounds like a fantastic day for the kids. Unfortunately it's on the day the Edinburgh Schools go back so very few will be able to go.
It's almost like the club try to be rubbish at this sort of thing.

It was me, not them.

You'll be coming on the Thursday night yeah?




Could I have a space for me +1 on the Tuesday please?

I'm looking into the possibility of bringing it forward a day so leave it with me for now.

HibeeMassive
08-10-2014, 10:11 AM
Can you put me down for the Thursday night, me + 2 please Mikey.

Mikey
08-10-2014, 10:13 AM
Can you put me down for the Thursday night, me + 2 please Mikey.

:aok:

Teo10
08-10-2014, 10:47 AM
I will do the evening visit on the 6th + 1 please!

SaulGoodman
08-10-2014, 11:03 AM
Sounds like a fantastic day for the kids. Unfortunately it's on the day the Edinburgh Schools go back so very few will be able to go.
It's almost like the club try to be rubbish at this sort of thing.

You just can't help yourself, can you?

Mikey
08-10-2014, 11:05 AM
I will do the evening visit on the 6th + 1 please!

:aok:

Ozyhibby
08-10-2014, 12:17 PM
It was me, not them.

You'll be coming on the Thursday night yeah?





I'm looking into the possibility of bringing it forward a day so leave it with me for now.

If you manage to bring it forward a day then I would like to book myself and my 7 year old on the trip.

Ozyhibby
08-10-2014, 12:27 PM
You just can't help yourself, can you?

I received a text from a friend asking if I wanted to attend with our kids. Came on here to check all the details and thought, yes that looks great. Then checked the date with my wife and was informed that was the date the schools went back.
Surely you can see where one might think that was not a great day to arrange a kids visit to Easter road.
Sorry if I appear overly grumpy but Hibs bring out the worst in me just now.

B.H.F.C
08-10-2014, 01:32 PM
One space on the Tuesday please if it remains as is. Take the Thursday night option if that changes.

Mikey
08-10-2014, 01:50 PM
The daytime visit has been brought forward to Monday 20th October. All times remain the same.

BroxburnHibee - I've left your name in the list for now although I know it's more troublesome for you. Your place will be kept until you know what you're doing.

Mikey
08-10-2014, 01:50 PM
One space on the Tuesday please if it remains as is. Take the Thursday night option if that changes.

Sorry, Thursday it is then!

Mikey
08-10-2014, 01:52 PM
Mikey, would love to have gone, but can't do either dates, but it's a great initiative, so we'll done to all.
As an aside the Edinburgh schools actually go back on Tuesday 21st, they are off the week before


Totally gutted that I already have plans on this day. Me and the wee man would have loved this!


If you manage to bring it forward a day then I would like to book myself and my 7 year old on the trip.

Let me know if you guys can make it on the new date.

Billy Whizz
08-10-2014, 01:57 PM
Let me know if you guys can make it on the new date.

Mikey, will do

JimBHibees
08-10-2014, 02:20 PM
Any chance of me plus a kid for Monday 20th.

Mikey
08-10-2014, 02:23 PM
Yep. I'm out just now but will update it when I'm back.

Ozyhibby
08-10-2014, 03:03 PM
Let me know if you guys can make it on the new date.

Yes I would be delighted to attend on the Monday. Me + a 7 year old please.
Well done on getting it changed.

Speedy
08-10-2014, 03:22 PM
I'm looking into the possibility of bringing it forward a day so leave it with me for now.

Sorry, just glanced over the later comments.

Me+1 for the Monday please.

Mikey
08-10-2014, 03:54 PM
Any chance of me plus a kid for Monday 20th.


Yes I would be delighted to attend on the Monday. Me + a 7 year old please.
Well done on getting it changed.


Sorry, just glanced over the later comments.

Me+1 for the Monday please.

Done :aok:

KeithTheHibby
08-10-2014, 04:04 PM
Done :aok:


Me plus one for my son on the Monday as well if that's possible Mikey.

Mikey
08-10-2014, 04:06 PM
Me plus one for my son on the Monday as well if that's possible Mikey.

:aok:

FitbaFolkKen
08-10-2014, 05:18 PM
Could I get a spot for myself plus one on the Thursday please Mikey, cheers.

Mikey
08-10-2014, 05:24 PM
Could I get a spot for myself plus one on the Thursday please Mikey, cheers.

:aok:

Loopz
08-10-2014, 05:49 PM
Me +2 for the Monday please.

Mikey
08-10-2014, 05:53 PM
Me +2 for the Monday please.

Gotcha.

lord bunberry
08-10-2014, 06:01 PM
Me + 1 for the monday if there's any places left

Mikey
08-10-2014, 06:04 PM
Me + 1 for the monday if there's any places left

Done.

Still plenty places left on both days.

ano hibby
08-10-2014, 06:40 PM
Mikey, many thanks for organising.
Me + 1 for Thursday 6/11. Ta

Mikey
08-10-2014, 06:42 PM
Mikey, many thanks for organising.
Me + 1 for Thursday 6/11. Ta

:aok:

FitbaFolkKen
08-10-2014, 07:30 PM
Hi Mikey,

I'm down for the Thursday which is superb. Any chance I could get 2 spots on the Monday for a mate and his son. Kids birthday etc.... If it's asking too much I would sacrifice my spots on the Thursday.

Cheers

Mikey
08-10-2014, 07:36 PM
Hi Mikey,

I'm down for the Thursday which is superb. Any chance I could get 2 spots on the Monday for a mate and his son. Kids birthday etc.... If it's asking too much I would sacrifice my spots on the Thursday.

Cheers

Is he a PM? :greengrin

No problem, what name should I put it down as?

FitbaFolkKen
08-10-2014, 07:38 PM
Is he a PM? :greengrin

No problem, what name should I put it down as?
I'm not sure if he ever was but his post count is higher than mine ;)

Just put me again and I'll give you the contact details when you need them.

Thanks a lot mate!

Mikey
08-10-2014, 07:40 PM
I'm not sure if he ever was but his post count is higher than mine ;)

Just put me again and I'll give you the contact details when you need them.

Thanks a lot mate!

Done.

FitbaFolkKen
08-10-2014, 08:17 PM
Done.

Legend mate, cheers!

Benny Brazil
08-10-2014, 08:23 PM
Me plus two kids for the Monday 20th if there is space left

Billy Whizz
08-10-2014, 08:53 PM
Mikey, me plus a 7 year old please on the Monday.

Do we have enough for 11 aside yet?

Billy
08-10-2014, 08:58 PM
Remember to pick up your Hibs.net name badges on the day :devil:




Only joking BTW :greengrin mind and say hello when you're there :aok:

CraigHibee
08-10-2014, 09:11 PM
won't make the 20th bud, i'm down working in leeds for the week, sods law as i actually cancelled a weeks holiday for that week to go down to leeds

Mikey
08-10-2014, 09:13 PM
Me plus two kids for the Monday 20th if there is space left


Mikey, me plus a 7 year old please on the Monday.

Do we have enough for 11 aside yet?

:aok:

KeithTheHibby
09-10-2014, 07:46 AM
:aok:


Cheers Mikey.

PatHead
09-10-2014, 12:36 PM
Got my 2 nephews over from France that week so can I get 1 adult and 2 child spaces for the Monday. Is it okay to make your own way over or do we have to take the bus? (ie. will there be parking?)

Mikey
09-10-2014, 12:41 PM
Got my 2 nephews over from France that week so can I get 1 adult and 2 child spaces for the Monday. Is it okay to make your own way over or do we have to take the bus? (ie. will there be parking?)

Done.

Yes, you can make your own way there. I'll sort all that out nearer the time.

PatHead
09-10-2014, 01:16 PM
Done.

Yes, you can make your own way there. I'll sort all that out nearer the time.

Thanks.

Just need to rush them to the Hibs shop to buy them goodies when they arrive.

Jonnyboy
09-10-2014, 06:08 PM
Mikey, my 1+2 will make their own way there :thumbsup:

Mikey
09-10-2014, 06:24 PM
Mikey, my 1+2 will make their own way there :thumbsup:

There's no bus on the Thursday night anyway :wink:

Billy Whizz
09-10-2014, 07:05 PM
There's no bus on the Thursday night anyway :wink:

You think he might have read it properly, been a well known author and all that😄

Jonnyboy
09-10-2014, 07:41 PM
You think he might have read it properly, been a well known author and all that

Shoulda gone to Specsavers :hide::nerd::LOL:

Billy Whizz
09-10-2014, 07:47 PM
Shoulda gone to Specsavers :hide::nerd::LOL:

Top quality reply

Benny Brazil
09-10-2014, 07:59 PM
Mikey - can I add another one to my group please?

Mikey
09-10-2014, 08:06 PM
Mikey - can I add another one to my group please?

:aok:

mondacabbage
09-10-2014, 08:14 PM
Can I have me plus 1 for the 20th please, and could I make my own way as we'll be coming up the A1?

Mikey
09-10-2014, 08:51 PM
Can I have me plus 1 for the 20th please, and could I make my own way as we'll be coming up the A1?

Yes and yes

mondacabbage
11-10-2014, 11:01 AM
Could I add another 1 (kid) please

Mikey
11-10-2014, 11:06 AM
Could I add another 1 (kid) please

:aok:

Mikey
12-10-2014, 09:01 AM
I'll be moving this over to the main board later today so get your name down sharpish if you want to go :wink:

Mikey
12-10-2014, 09:17 AM
Already had a tour of EM :smug: :greengrin

Seriously though, good effort :aok:

It's not so much a tour of East Mains, more a case of them explaining the new set up and who does what.

It's going to be a hard sell as things stand!!

JimBHibees
12-10-2014, 11:30 AM
Can I please add another kid to my group?

frazeHFC
12-10-2014, 12:57 PM
Mikey, can I have 2 for the Thursday please?

Mikey
12-10-2014, 01:37 PM
Can I please add another kid to my group?


Mikey, can I have 2 for the Thursday please?

:aok:

Mikey
12-10-2014, 07:10 PM
Opening this up to Registered Users.

Please only put your name down if you will DEFINITELY make it.

CraigHibee
12-10-2014, 09:14 PM
can you put me down for the 6th please mikey?

Mikey
12-10-2014, 09:26 PM
can you put me down for the 6th please mikey?

Yep :aok:

Remember you have to get yourself there that day!

DTS
12-10-2014, 09:27 PM
Can you put me down +1 for the Monday mikey?

Mikey
12-10-2014, 09:29 PM
Can you put me down +1 for the Monday mikey?

:aok:

brythehibby
12-10-2014, 09:34 PM
Can you put myself +1 for the 6th of November please Mikey. Cheers

Mikey
12-10-2014, 09:36 PM
Can you put myself +1 for the 6th of November please Mikey. Cheers

Done.

Mikey
13-10-2014, 11:55 AM
Bump!

Andy74
13-10-2014, 11:58 AM
Mikey, thanks for this. I'll have some of the monday action please - and my wee girl as i'm on child duty!

I will make my own way there.

Andy

Mikey
13-10-2014, 11:59 AM
Mikey, thanks for this. I'll have some of the monday action please - and my wee girl as i'm on child duty!

I will make my own way there.

Andy

:aok:

GreenArmyyy!
13-10-2014, 12:08 PM
Mikey, can I book myself plus one for the 6th in the evening please?

Mikey
13-10-2014, 12:12 PM
Mikey, can I book myself plus one for the 6th in the evening please?

Done.

PatHead
13-10-2014, 12:13 PM
Mike, Out of interest how many have you got going along on each day now?

Mikey
13-10-2014, 12:15 PM
Mike, Out of interest how many have you got going along on each day now?

The number in brackets under each date is the total going. So far it's......

Monday 40

Thursday 29

Max is 50 on each date.

PatHead
13-10-2014, 12:18 PM
Thanks for info.

GreenArmyyy!
13-10-2014, 12:21 PM
Done.

Thanks mate.

Hibs7
13-10-2014, 02:22 PM
Mickey can you put me down for Monday please .. And confirm it is ok

Mikey
13-10-2014, 02:24 PM
Mickey can you put me down for Monday please .. And confirm it is ok

Done. Are you getting the bus down or making your own way there?

Hibs7
13-10-2014, 02:25 PM
Will make my own way thanks .. Just ignore the pm 😉

Mikey
13-10-2014, 02:25 PM
Will make my own way thanks .. Just ignore the pm 

:aok:

Hibeesmad
13-10-2014, 02:47 PM
20th October- me + 1

Mikey
13-10-2014, 03:17 PM
20th October- me + 1

:aok:

Hibeesmad
13-10-2014, 03:24 PM
:aok:

Cheers mate

Hero76
13-10-2014, 03:55 PM
I will take myself plus 1 for the monday please ta.

Hibeesforever
13-10-2014, 03:58 PM
Hello Mikey, if there are still spaces for Monday 20th could you put me down plus my two kids ?
Transport from ER would be great.
Cheers

Mikey
13-10-2014, 03:58 PM
I will take myself plus 1 for the monday please ta.

:aok:

hibeeleicester
13-10-2014, 04:25 PM
Look forward to this, make sure you're all wearing username badges :agree:

CRAZYHIBBY
13-10-2014, 04:33 PM
Ive got a brown bin of rotten fruit if anyone wants to pelt the players

Mikey
13-10-2014, 04:37 PM
Hello Mikey, if there are still spaces for Monday 20th could you put me down plus my two kids ?
Transport from ER would be great.
Cheers

:aok:

Mikey
13-10-2014, 04:40 PM
Ive got a brown bin of rotten fruit if anyone wants to pelt the players

There are still spaces. Pelt them yourself.

djs69
13-10-2014, 05:01 PM
Can I get two spaces for the evening visit?

Mikey
13-10-2014, 05:03 PM
Can I get two spaces for the evening visit?

Yer in!

djs69
13-10-2014, 05:04 PM
Cheers Mikey

KingFranck
14-10-2014, 08:57 AM
Mikey are there any spaces for the evening visit I could make my own way with the wee man?

Mikey
14-10-2014, 08:58 AM
Yes. Will update when I get back in.

Just the 2 of you, yeah?

Remember it's just the presentations and Q&A on the Thursday.

KingFranck
14-10-2014, 09:05 AM
Yes. Will update when I get back in.

Just the 2 of you, yeah?

Remember it's just the presentations and Q&A on the Thursday.


Mikey can you now make that for 4 now me the son, daughter +1 ?

We'll just go from Tranent mate save the petrol :thumbsup:

Mikey
14-10-2014, 09:18 AM
Yep.

There's no transport on the Thursday anyway :wink:

Billy Whizz
14-10-2014, 10:38 AM
Mikey, I'll make my own way there and back on the Monday

Mikey
14-10-2014, 11:12 AM
Mikey can you now make that for 4 now me the son, daughter +1 ?

We'll just go from Tranent mate save the petrol :thumbsup:

Done.



Mikey, I'll make my own way there and back on the Monday

:aok:

EH6 Hibby
14-10-2014, 11:52 AM
Can I have an adult and 2 kids for Monday please?

Mikey
14-10-2014, 11:54 AM
Can I have an adult and 2 kids for Monday please?

Done.

Monday is now full.

Baldy
15-10-2014, 01:05 AM
put me down for the 6th please

Mikey
15-10-2014, 07:27 AM
put me down for the 6th please

:aok:

Mikey
15-10-2014, 10:14 AM
Those of you who are down for Monday's visit have a PM............

Mikey
17-10-2014, 12:41 PM
Sorry folks, Monday's visit has been cancelled. See here.........

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?291513-*****Monday-s-Visit-To-East-Mains-CANCELLED*****

Peevemor
17-10-2014, 12:42 PM
Sorry folks, Monday's visit has been cancelled. See here.........

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?291513-*****Monday-s-Visit-To-East-Mains-CANCELLED*****

215367468414534012154511987598 PAGER! :grr:

cammy1969
17-10-2014, 03:23 PM
If there are spaces still available for the evening visit can I have myself + 1 please mikey


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Mikey
17-10-2014, 05:16 PM
If there are spaces still available for the evening visit can I have myself + 1 please mikey


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:aok:

PatHead
19-10-2014, 06:59 PM
Picked up message today. Disappointing but more important we don't get any more injuries.

If rest is required they need to do it.

Nakedmanoncrack
27-10-2014, 11:13 PM
Mikey, if there are still places left for 6 November I would like to go.

Mikey
28-10-2014, 08:20 AM
Mikey, if there are still places left for 6 November I would like to go.

Done!

Mikey
28-10-2014, 11:19 AM
Those of you who have put your name down for this have a PM regarding the start time.

Nakedmanoncrack
28-10-2014, 01:43 PM
Done!

Thanks, and the revised time is fine with me, cheers.:thumbsup:

Last Minute
28-10-2014, 05:12 PM
Can I go on the Thursday evening Mikey please


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Mikey
28-10-2014, 05:18 PM
Can I go on the Thursday evening Mikey please


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Yer in :aok:

HibeeHendo
28-10-2014, 05:29 PM
Yer in :aok:

Can I get me and a +1 for Thursday evening?

Mikey
28-10-2014, 05:30 PM
Can I get me and a +1 for Thursday evening?

:aok:

HibeeHendo
28-10-2014, 05:30 PM
:aok:

Thanks!

Last Minute
28-10-2014, 06:25 PM
Yer in :aok:



Thank you

Last Minute
28-10-2014, 06:37 PM
Yer in :aok:

Mikey meant to say me plus 1. am I too late

Mikey
28-10-2014, 06:40 PM
Mikey meant to say me plus 1. am I too late

No problem.

JimBHibees
29-10-2014, 10:31 AM
Hi Mikey can I get 2 adults and 2 kids for the Thursday night. Do you have any idea when it would finish?

Do we just turn up at gate for 6?

Mikey
29-10-2014, 11:46 AM
Hi Mikey can I get 2 adults and 2 kids for the Thursday night. Do you have any idea when it would finish?

Do we just turn up at gate for 6?

Done.

It's a format they haven't done before so I'm guessing it'll finish by 8pm.

Maybe :greengrin

Just come right down to reception at East Mains.

HappyAsHellas
29-10-2014, 01:12 PM
Can I get two for Thursday night?

Mikey
29-10-2014, 01:35 PM
Can I get two for Thursday night?

:aok:

JimBHibees
29-10-2014, 02:31 PM
Done.

It's a format they haven't done before so I'm guessing it'll finish by 8pm.

Maybe :greengrin

Just come right down to reception at East Mains.

Cheers thanks for that.

Ross4356
31-10-2014, 01:49 PM
Can I take 2 please

Mikey
31-10-2014, 02:09 PM
Can I take 2 please

:aok:

KingFranck
04-11-2014, 09:20 PM
Mikey any chance I can add 1 more?

Mikey
04-11-2014, 09:48 PM
Mikey any chance I can add 1 more?

:aok:

ano hibby
05-11-2014, 06:58 AM
What is the postcode of East mains please?
Ta

Ceebs
05-11-2014, 05:02 PM
Hi if 1 space is available I would be delighted to head up.

Mikey
05-11-2014, 05:26 PM
Hi if 1 space is available I would be delighted to head up.

Yep, no problem.

Ceebs
05-11-2014, 05:29 PM
Yep, no problem.

Thanks Mikey, much appreciated.

ano hibby
05-11-2014, 06:05 PM
What is the postcode of East mains please?
Ta

alternatively where exactly is it..? Coming from bypass..Thanks

MSK
05-11-2014, 07:08 PM
what is the postcode of east mains please?
Taeh35 5ng

ano hibby
05-11-2014, 07:47 PM
eh35 5ng

Thanks for that

Mikey
05-11-2014, 07:57 PM
There's a sign at the end of the road that just says "HTC" on it. That's your turn off.

PatHead
05-11-2014, 09:48 PM
Okay if I come tomorrow as well?

Mikey
05-11-2014, 09:50 PM
Okay if I come tomorrow as well?

Yep, no problem.

RIP
05-11-2014, 10:57 PM
I think my son Fraser is added to my wee bro Ianfaeclerrie. So the +1 is now a +2

PatHead
06-11-2014, 11:34 AM
Yep, no problem.

Can I add 2 more?

Thanks

HibeeMassive
06-11-2014, 11:51 AM
Mikey - could I bring one extra along tonight? That'll be 4 in total if thats ok.



Cheers

Mikey
06-11-2014, 11:52 AM
I think my son Fraser is added to my wee bro Ianfaeclerrie. So the +1 is now a +2


Can I add 2 more?

Thanks


Mikey - could I bring one extra along tonight? That'll be 4 in total if thats ok.



Cheers

No problem :aok:

KingFranck
06-11-2014, 09:20 PM
Mikey many thanks for organising this night fantastic insight to what's going on in the background at our club could have stayed for longer,brilliant stuff

Pretty Boy
06-11-2014, 09:26 PM
Mikey many thanks for organising this night fantastic insight to what's going on in the background at our club could have stayed for longer,brilliant stuff

Agreed. Really interesting evening.

Only thing I can say is the club need to let more people see what is going on behind the scenes, maybe a couple of bigger sessions in BTG? The more people that see and hear it, the more that will buy into it.

Alan Stubbs seems like a really genuone decent guy. We've got a good one here.

matty_f
06-11-2014, 09:29 PM
Agreed. Really interesting evening.

Only thing I can say is the club need to let more people see what is going on behind the scenes, maybe a couple of bigger sessions in BTG? The more people that see and hear it, the more that will buy into it.

Alan Stubbs seems like a really genuone decent guy. We've got a good one here.

What sort of stuff were they going over , PB?

I had planned to go to the first session, but that was pulled and I couldn't make it to this one.

Ceebs
06-11-2014, 09:34 PM
Mikey many thanks for organising this night fantastic insight to what's going on in the background at our club could have stayed for longer,brilliant stuff

Couldn't agree more, very enjoyable, delivered with passion. The future looks much brighter.

Thanks Mikey for giving me the opportunity.

djs69
06-11-2014, 09:37 PM
Loved it Just back from the visit to East Mains. Superb night - we were there for three hours , had speeches and presentations from Stubbs, Craig, Head of Recruitment, Head of Sports Science and wee tour. Our club is in great hands folks, although the previous management team left it in a bigger mess than we could ever have imagined. So many great things going on behind the scenes. GGTTH
Thanks for organising.

cammy1969
06-11-2014, 09:45 PM
Loved it Just back from the visit to East Mains. Superb night - we were there for three hours , had speeches and presentations from Stubbs, Craig, Head of Recruitment, Head of Sports Science and wee tour. Our club is in great hands folks, although the previous management team left it in a bigger mess than we could ever have imagined. So many great things going on behind the scenes. GGTTH
Thanks for organising.

I have to agree with all the guys so far really enjoyed the nite, but I didn't think I could hate butcher any more than I did but the state he left the club in sickens me.



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Pretty Boy
06-11-2014, 09:45 PM
Interesting points for me were:

Players were so unfit when reporting back for pre season that they had to have a 4 week programme just to get them to a basic level of fitness. There was thousands of pounds of equipment lying in a cupboard doing nothing and no data available on any player. This wasn't 4 weeks worth of unfitness but at least 1 seasons worth.

The young lad at Spartans is being actively tracked by Hibs and was watched last night at Ibrox.

The Griffiths deal was all agreed between clubs and with the player until Celtic pulled the plug on deadline day.

The explanation into the recruitment process made a lot of sense.

The adoption of a Swansea/Southamptom type model is well underway and this structure will last beyond any manager or player.

Stubbs really rates McGeough and we are trying to sign him. He said he has raised the standard in training considerably.

The players in the bookies by 12 stuff is a thing of the past. They average day(s) was explained in great detail and it sounds bloody hard work.

We have '5 or 6 top professionals', Paul Hanlon was named, a few more need a bit encouragement but are coming round.

Sure I've missed plenty or maybe misquoted a few bits so sure others will add or correct

Mikey
06-11-2014, 09:52 PM
Cheers folks. Good to hear it went well.

We're still keen to have a daytime visit during the school holidays but I'm not sure yet if we can work that into the Christmas break. Hopefully something can be worked out, but obviously we want to avoid any danger of it being cancelled!

Peevemor
06-11-2014, 09:57 PM
Interesting points for me were:

Players were so unfit when reporting back for pre season that they had to have a 4 week programme just to get them to a basic level of fitness. There was thousands of pounds of equipment lying in a cupboard doing nothing and no data available on any player. This wasn't 4 weeks worth of unfitness but at least 1 seasons worth.

The young lad at Spartans is being actively tracked by Hibs and was watched last night at Ibrox.

The Griffiths deal was all agreed between clubs and with the player until Celtic pulled the plug on deadline day.

The explanation into the recruitment process made a lot of sense.

The adoption of a Swansea/Southamptom type model is well underway and this structure will last beyond any manager or player.

Stubbs really rates McGeough and we are trying to sign him. He said he has raised the standard in training considerably.

The players in the bookies by 12 stuff is a thing of the past. They average day(s) was explained in great detail and it sounds bloody hard work.

We have '5 or 6 top professionals', Paul Hanlon was named, a few more need a bit encouragement but are coming round.

Sure I've missed plenty or maybe misquoted a few bits so sure others will add or correct

:aok: Cheers for that.

Pretty Boy
06-11-2014, 09:58 PM
Cheers folks. Good to hear it went well.

We're still keen to have a daytime visit during the school holidays but I'm not sure yet if we can work that into the Christmas break. Hopefully something can be worked out, but obviously we want to avoid any danger of it being cancelled!

George Craig said tonight he is very keen to rearrange that and apologised several times for the cancellation.

cammy1969
06-11-2014, 10:02 PM
Well mikey I think George Craig would have a nite like tonite every nite and I thnk if any of the doom and gloomers were to go they would come away with a more positive outlook for the future thanks again mikey great nite


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Nakedmanoncrack
06-11-2014, 10:10 PM
As described, a very informative & interesting evening.
Though it was rightly all about looking forward some of the revelations on player fitness etc can only be seen as a scathing indictment of previous management, and not just the last manager.

McD
06-11-2014, 10:12 PM
Interesting points for me were:

Players were so unfit when reporting back for pre season that they had to have a 4 week programme just to get them to a basic level of fitness. There was thousands of pounds of equipment lying in a cupboard doing nothing and no data available on any player. This wasn't 4 weeks worth of unfitness but at least 1 seasons worth.

The young lad at Spartans is being actively tracked by Hibs and was watched last night at Ibrox.

The Griffiths deal was all agreed between clubs and with the player until Celtic pulled the plug on deadline day.

The explanation into the recruitment process made a lot of sense.

The adoption of a Swansea/Southamptom type model is well underway and this structure will last beyond any manager or player.

Stubbs really rates McGeough and we are trying to sign him. He said he has raised the standard in training considerably.

The players in the bookies by 12 stuff is a thing of the past. They average day(s) was explained in great detail and it sounds bloody hard work.

We have '5 or 6 top professionals', Paul Hanlon was named, a few more need a bit encouragement but are coming round.

Sure I've missed plenty or maybe misquoted a few bits so sure others will add or correct

thanks for all of this PB, very interesting stuff, it's good to hear the Swansea/Southampton type part, seems that the club is moving in a focussed and (imo) sensible manner, even if we don't always see it. Great stuff, thanks again for taking the time to post it :aok:

CraigHibee
06-11-2014, 10:14 PM
really enjoyed that tonight, vwry informitive!


thanks mikey

oconnors_strip
06-11-2014, 10:19 PM
Agreed. Really interesting evening.

Only thing I can say is the club need to let more people see what is going on behind the scenes, maybe a couple of bigger sessions in BTG? The more people that see and hear it, the more that will buy into it.

Alan Stubbs seems like a really genuone decent guy. We've got a good one here.

I agree about letting more fans see and hear about the club and what Stubbs and his staff have planned, get open evenings or afternoons at the stadium aswell as the training centre

KingFranck
06-11-2014, 10:24 PM
One or two other things I remember the sports science guy explained that the ball is in play longer than the pre pass back rule so players need to be fitter to run for longer and how the club use Football Manager to see when players are out of contract, what age they are and who they've played for all for £30 !

Jonnyboy
06-11-2014, 10:30 PM
Agreed. Really interesting evening.

Only thing I can say is the club need to let more people see what is going on behind the scenes, maybe a couple of bigger sessions in BTG? The more people that see and hear it, the more that will buy into it.

Alan Stubbs seems like a really genuone decent guy. We've got a good one here.

Agreed PB, perhaps they could have filmed tonight and put it on Freeview on Hibs TV?

I was very enthused by what I heard and agree that we have the right people in place to get us back to where we belong.

The thing about the fitness levels had steam coming out of my ears and I wished TB/MM were there so I could give them a bloody good kicking :greengrin

truehibernian
06-11-2014, 10:40 PM
Agreed PB, perhaps they could have filmed tonight and put it on Freeview on Hibs TV?

I was very enthused by what I heard and agree that we have the right people in place to get us back to where we belong.

The thing about the fitness levels had steam coming out of my ears and I wished TB/MM were there so I could give them a bloody good kicking :greengrin

JB, I was pretty consistent saying we were unfit as a side/squad (feel a nah nah nah nah nah coming on :greengrin:na na:)........it was obvious, not just by body shape of the players but I remember posting about core fitness last season and there being times in games where even closing down space was an issue. A failing of not just Butcher in my opinion but Pat before him.

I'll also go as far as to say I think certain players feigned injuries, or spun them out.

Jonnyboy
06-11-2014, 10:43 PM
JB, I was pretty consistent saying we were unfit as a side/squad (feel a nah nah nah nah nah coming on :greengrin:na na:)........it was obvious, not just by body shape of the players but I remember posting about core fitness last season and there being times in games where even closing down space was an issue. A failing of not just Butcher in my opinion but Pat before him.

I'll also go as far as to say I think certain players feigned injuries, or spun them out.

Agree with this :agree:

AS said that when he arrived he had 12 players, all of whom were unfit both physically and in a football sense, mentally. TB/MM largely responsible for the latter IMO. I never thought I'd be able to dislike anyone more than I did Colin Calderwood but I've now got two eedjits I dislike more than him :greengrin

Hibby Gav
06-11-2014, 10:46 PM
Interesting points for me were:

Players were so unfit when reporting back for pre season that they had to have a 4 week programme just to get them to a basic level of fitness. There was thousands of pounds of equipment lying in a cupboard doing nothing and no data available on any player. This wasn't 4 weeks worth of unfitness but at least 1 seasons worth.

The young lad at Spartans is being actively tracked by Hibs and was watched last night at Ibrox.

The Griffiths deal was all agreed between clubs and with the player until Celtic pulled the plug on deadline day.

The explanation into the recruitment process made a lot of sense.

The adoption of a Swansea/Southamptom type model is well underway and this structure will last beyond any manager or player.

Stubbs really rates McGeough and we are trying to sign him. He said he has raised the standard in training considerably.

The players in the bookies by 12 stuff is a thing of the past. They average day(s) was explained in great detail and it sounds bloody hard work.

We have '5 or 6 top professionals', Paul Hanlon was named, a few more need a bit encouragement but are coming round.

Sure I've missed plenty or maybe misquoted a few bits so sure others will add or correct

Many thanks PB...sounds like a very open and honest evening with the club....it does seem like at last our club is in good hands.
Hopefully the first of many....I think the more fans that experience this the better.

ggtth

Nakedmanoncrack
06-11-2014, 10:53 PM
Many thanks PB...sounds like a very open and honest evening with the club....it does seem like at last our club is in good hands.
Hopefully the first of many....I think the more fans that experience this the better.

ggtth

We may appear in good hands at operational level, but unfortunately the people who appointed & oversaw previous management regimes (managers who were permitted to totally neglect some of their core duties) are still at the club.

SaulGoodman
06-11-2014, 11:03 PM
Wasn't there tonight but one thing I noticed when I was there the other month was how massive Stubbs was :greengrin

truehibernian
06-11-2014, 11:05 PM
Agree with this :agree:

AS said that when he arrived he had 12 players, all of whom were unfit both physically and in a football sense, mentally. TB/MM largely responsible for the latter IMO. I never thought I'd be able to dislike anyone more than I did Colin Calderwood but I've now got two eedjits I dislike more than him :greengrin

As you can no doubt tell from posts, I'm always looking at the little things off the ball and away from the main throng at times - last season before the derby where we lost 2-1, Sean Murdoch had to send Paul Grant twice into the dressing room to get Marsella out to do the warm up......that for me was shocking and unprofessional (of SM). When he did 'appear' he spent a few minutes chatting to wee Robbo.......Murdoch was noticably aggrieved and rightly so.

Even on the bench, players at times were coming and going down the tunnel during games. For me, again, that is unprofessional. Outside the dressing room area was like a circus at times.

I think it's helped that Stubbs has come from a background where he has worked with Moyes and Martinez, as all the players know them and see how respected they are - the likes of Harris, Handing and others were not born when Butcher was wearing bloody headbands and grabbing opposition players by the shirt......AS is doing as much valuable work in the players mentality and psyche as he is on the pitch in my opinion. You can see players now starting to believe a bit, taking chances and being more creative.

I do think the fans need to be a bit more patient in games though and try and rid this 'get on their backs' mentality that exist in a great many at ER (sorry if that offends a few). Every single manager who brings a team to ER mentions it and uses it in their match build up - the penny has to drop with our fans soon, if it does, we will win lots of games at home.

Peevemor
06-11-2014, 11:17 PM
We may appear in good hands at operational level, but unfortunately the people who appointed & oversaw previous management regimes (managers who were permitted to totally neglect some of their core duties) are still at the club.

So they get no credit for the current set up?

Still, can't be doing with any positivity now, can we?

djs69
06-11-2014, 11:20 PM
I think there were a good couple of points on the fact the sports scientist is now full time at Hibs when he was offered ft previously but took up hibs offer. Stubbs is such a big advocate of it they work so well together, Stubbs very quick to credit the players as feels they lost their way and any direction previously.
Players didn't have individual plans, now they do.
They creating benchmarks for positions, Gray is their benchmark for a right back, if he moved on, then they recruit based on his attributes.
Financially they may not be able to compete with say Rangers, but talked about ways they want their players to be 1% quicker, 1% fitter, 1%stronger etc than their opposing players.
Everything they putting in place from recruitment approach, development plans, science, fitness , match and training analysis , the way the club is sold will not be lost if and when Stubbs leave. It's a required and ongoing footballing strategy and plan.
The match day play analysis costs 6 figures, hence using manual process rather than the pro zone I think, and I also think he alluded to looking for additional volunteers for this

Hibby Gav
07-11-2014, 12:13 AM
We may appear in good hands at operational level, but unfortunately the people who appointed & oversaw previous management regimes (managers who were permitted to totally neglect some of their core duties) are still at the club.

At least the current team are working hard together as a unit to improve and put the pride back in the jersey....something we all should be pleased about !

Nakedmanoncrack
07-11-2014, 03:52 AM
So they get no credit for the current set up?

Still, can't be doing with any positivity now, can we?

If you read my earlier post I am very positive about what I saw and heard last night. That those with ultimate responsibility for things being so bad that its now admitted these wholesale changes are required, are still at the club sickens me though.

Plenty people understandably being negative about previous managers, but at least they are gone now and can do no more damage.

Earl of Currie
07-11-2014, 07:37 AM
Thank you to the guys who went last night and posted the positive feedback.
Really encouraged to hear the following comments, all which appear to be putting the long term future of the club at its core,
Financially they may not be able to compete with say Rangers, but talked about ways they want their players to be 1% quicker, 1% fitter, 1%stronger etc than their opposing players.
Everything they putting in place from recruitment approach, development plans, science, fitness, match and training analysis, the way the club is sold will not be lost if and when Stubbs leave. It's a required and ongoing footballing strategy and plan.
A clear recruitment process
The adoption of a Swansea/Southampton type model is well underway and this structure will last beyond any manager or player.
Align these policies with the infrastructure already in place and there is no reason why in 4 to 5 years Hibs can’t be top 3 most seasons, and enjoy regular trips to Hampden and Europe.

Hopefully though, the fans will buy into this and be patient to see out the long term benefits. It’s worth remembering Swansea took 10 years to get from the bottom tier to the position they are now and Southampton took 5 years from the third tier to the top end of the Premiership.

Broken Gnome
07-11-2014, 07:48 AM
Such a sucker for things like this. Reached complete apathy from anger over the Alloa to Dumbarton period, and still all it takes is some gushing praise and committed statements and it's time to get all doe-eyed again.

Teo10
07-11-2014, 08:57 AM
Can only echo what has been said about last night. Great evening, very interesting to see how they are trying to do everything behind the scenes and I fully believe that they are doing the right things and the knock on effect will go onto the pitch. They aren't stupid, they mentioned that football is a results driven business and that measures success or failure but they 100% believe that what they are trying to do, will work.

Stubbs has my full backing and will continue to do so, was nice to see him say that he does not accept praise for how we have been playing, the players deserve it as they are the ones going out there and doing it.

He has targets identified for January and beyond, he isn't stupid, he knows where we need to strengthen and as mentioning before he has benchmarks for players ala Gray.

He knows that this season is a long journey and nice to hear him say again he does not care one jot about those creeps across the city. He focus' on how Hibs can use what they have to their advantage.

HappyAsHellas
07-11-2014, 08:58 AM
Very insightful evening and I would highly recommend it to anyone if it is repeated. One of the things all the staff mentioned was talking with Leeann - I don't think some people realise how much she has done in a short time at the club, and I see a bright future with her at the helm, irrespective of who the other board members are. When a sport scientist talks about improving someones ability by 0.1% it doesn't seem much on the face of it, but if you buy into the programme then the benefits can be the difference, as we heard, between winning silver or gold.
I felt sorry for Graeme Mathie being faced with sorting out 400 players on offer in his first week at the job - for me it brings into focus the reality of what happens when a club is in disarray, and we certainly were. Alan Stubbs comes over as very honest and forthright, and very very focused on the job in hand. He said we are starting to turn the corner and I find myself really looking forward to us being on the home straight as it were, playing the sort of football we have been screaming out for, for years.
As I said, if they do this again then I beseech you - go - you will leave with a spring in your step and thinking our next game can't come quickly enough. GGTTH

Keith_M
07-11-2014, 09:00 AM
Thanks to everyone that went and gave feedback. Very interesting for those of us that can't make it to EM.


:thumbsup:

HappyAsHellas
07-11-2014, 09:04 AM
As an aside, if you have a sports car, or a "low" car then you should really take a set of ramps to get over the speed bumps - must be the highest in the land!:greengrin Off to check my exhaust now.....

Ronniekirk
07-11-2014, 09:35 AM
All sounds really positive ,with consensus the club is now going in the right direction .Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to move back on up .Think Leeann has been the catalyst for this ,but whoever decided she was the person for the job has called it right imo

Keith_M
07-11-2014, 09:37 AM
All sounds really positive ,with consensus the club is now going in the right direction .Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to move back on up .Think Leeann has been the catalyst for this ,but whoever decided she was the person for the job has called it right imo


All hail Rod Petrie!

:wink:

DaveF
07-11-2014, 09:38 AM
Really good to read the positive comments from those in attendance. Of course, talk is one thing, but its great that we now have a foundation (at long last) to build on and take us forward.

Even a miserable sod like me might be interested in going to the next one if it happens.

Viva_Palmeiras
07-11-2014, 09:40 AM
Thank you to the guys who went last night and posted the positive feedback.
Really encouraged to hear the following comments, all which appear to be putting the long term future of the club at its core,
Financially they may not be able to compete with say Rangers, but talked about ways they want their players to be 1% quicker, 1% fitter, 1%stronger etc than their opposing players.
Everything they putting in place from recruitment approach, development plans, science, fitness, match and training analysis, the way the club is sold will not be lost if and when Stubbs leave. It's a required and ongoing footballing strategy and plan.
A clear recruitment process
The adoption of a Swansea/Southampton type model is well underway and this structure will last beyond any manager or player.
Align these policies with the infrastructure already in place and there is no reason why in 4 to 5 years Hibs can’t be top 3 most seasons, and enjoy regular trips to Hampden and Europe.

Hopefully though, the fans will buy into this and be patient to see out the long term benefits. It’s worth remembering Swansea took 10 years to get from the bottom tier to the position they are now and Southampton took 5 years from the third tier to the top end of the Premiership.




Its disgusting to think that we threw away much of the competitive advantage we may have had through the mismanagement of EM - that advantage was the sole purpose of buildng the place!
You talk about how long it's taken others - we were rearranging the deckchairs on the titanic after Collins left - that's 7 years wasted. 7 years of Hibstory filled with disillusionment and abysmal results. That's why it's time for a fresh, unhindered change of direction without Rod. And how refreshing to hat that it seems we've come a long way in a short time with AS and good riddens to those other bams!

Ronniekirk
07-11-2014, 09:40 AM
All hail Rod Petrie!

:wink:

Well if it was solely his call I will give him that one ,and if that's his parting gift at the AGM all the sweeter:wink:

JimBHibees
07-11-2014, 10:10 AM
I think it's helped that Stubbs has come from a background where he has worked with Moyes and Martinez, as all the players know them and see how respected they are - the likes of Harris, Handing and others were not born when Butcher was wearing bloody headbands and grabbing opposition players by the shirt......AS is doing as much valuable work in the players mentality and psyche as he is on the pitch in my opinion. You can see players now starting to believe a bit, taking chances and being more creative.

I do think the fans need to be a bit more patient in games though and try and rid this 'get on their backs' mentality that exist in a great many at ER (sorry if that offends a few). Every single manager who brings a team to ER mentions it and uses it in their match build up - the penny has to drop with our fans soon, if it does, we will win lots of games at home.

Completely agree with that and especially your point about the fans and patience, you got the impression Stubbs couldnt believe exactly how unprofessional the whole set up had been run especially in comparison with where he had come from however he was to his credit quick to point out he wasnt just there to slate the previous management. The structure behind the scenes will take time as both AS and Craig Flanagan (Sports science) it wasnt possible to absolute hammer the players given how low level elite wise their fitness was and that they still had to perform on a Saturday also. We are clearly heading in the right direction however it will take time to really sort it out properly. Much emphasis was made of the pre-season period fitness wise.

There are clear signs that the fitness levels and performance are improving and that is great to see.

The recruitment side was interesting and Graham Mathie is obviously very keen to do well and he was very appreciative of the work of 2 or 3 volunteers who help out on the analysis and research sides.

A very enjoyable night and thanks to Hibs.net for sorting out as it is much appreciated.

Nakedmanoncrack
07-11-2014, 10:17 AM
Its disgusting to think that we threw away much of the competitive advantage we may have had through the mismanagement of EM - that advantage was the sole purpose of buildng the place!
You talk about how long it's taken others - we were rearranging the deckchairs on the titanic after Collins left - that's 7 years wasted. 7 years of Hibstory filled with disillusionment and abysmal results. That's why it's time for a fresh, unhindered change of direction without Rod. And how refreshing to hat that it seems we've come a long way in a short time with AS and good riddens to those other bams!

Well said.

Pretty Boy
07-11-2014, 10:41 AM
Oh and in other good news there was a training plan for Farid on the whiteboard in the gym.

HappyAsHellas
07-11-2014, 10:48 AM
I couldn't help but notice the big board with all the messages of positivity on it. One quote was "a winner never quits and a quitter never wins" - anon, Surely it was Williams and Watson?:greengrin

FranckSuzy
07-11-2014, 10:53 AM
Such a sucker for things like this. Reached complete apathy from anger over the Alloa to Dumbarton period, and still all it takes is some gushing praise and committed statements and it's time to get all doe-eyed again.

You're not alone :agree: It's like the most mental love affair ever :greengrin One minute you hate them and you're never going back, then you're counting down the days to the next game and feel something's missing when there's no match on a Sat/Sun/Mon (delete as appropriate).

silverhibee
07-11-2014, 11:26 AM
Well if it was solely his call I will give him that one ,and if that's his parting gift at the AGM all the sweeter:wink:

I thought it was the group LWT that put Leeann Dempsters name forward to the club.

Brightside
07-11-2014, 11:31 AM
I had the tour when Butcher was there. The one thing I'd like to see is a decent indoor facility for them - the barn is really schocking. Overall its still masively under used but hopfeully they can do somethng about that.

JimBHibees
07-11-2014, 11:56 AM
I had the tour when Butcher was there. The one thing I'd like to see is a decent indoor facility for them - the barn is really schocking. Overall its still masively under used but hopfeully they can do somethng about that.

Yep the barn is too small especially for first team squad if weather poor. Is there a full sized 3g pitch there? as was difficult to see in the dark.

AS mentioned he would like a undersoil heated pitch also.

Do the grasspitches have floodlights?

Kaiserclem
07-11-2014, 12:15 PM
Absolutely fantastic insight into how we work as a club and the ethos we are not adopting. The guy (sorry I forget his name) who takes 3 days a week out of his own time to do video editing etc. needs praised to the hilt. Tremendous from him. I think we could have been there 7 hours and still been learning. Very keen to learn more and thinking of ways I can help. This would definately change the minds of any doubters, but we all have to not only believe but also be patient.

Thanks to Mikey for arranging, really appreciated. Lets get behind them!


GGTTH

Beefster
07-11-2014, 12:27 PM
I thought it was the group LWT that put Leeann Dempsters name forward to the club.

Several folk, including at least prominent LWT'er, have been suggesting that we desperately needed a CEO and that Dempster was probably a good candidate. I think it's a bit of a stretch to imagine that Rodders, STF and the Board were not already more than aware of Dempster and her accomplishments though.

KingFranck
07-11-2014, 12:44 PM
Yep the barn is too small especially for first team squad if weather poor. Is there a full sized 3g pitch there? as was difficult to see in the dark.

AS mentioned he would like a undersoil heated pitch also.

Do the grasspitches have floodlights?

There is a full size (think floodlit) 3g pitch outside
no the grass pitches are not floodlit as far as I can remember

There used to be a page on the official site with photos but struggling to find it !

Ceebs
07-11-2014, 12:46 PM
Really good to read the positive comments from those in attendance. Of course, talk is one thing, but its great that we now have a foundation (at long last) to build on and take us forward.
Even a miserable sod like me might be interested in going to the next one if it happens.

There will certainly be another organised, George Craig could not be more apologetic at having to cancel the day session, as he said "If I could invite every supporter to attend I would make it happen".

I believe him 100%

Seveno
07-11-2014, 12:56 PM
Thanks for the various reports, guys. It is all very encouraging although infuriating when you read about the previous amateurish approach. This is not just an indictment of past managers but especially of the Chairman/ CEOs.

it is great to hear about LD and AS working together to build the right structure and one that will remain in place after AS moves on to a bigger job, as he surely will.

GGTTH

PatHead
07-11-2014, 01:03 PM
Had a great evening, thanks to Mike for organising it.

All very positive and heading in the right direction.

Confident we will be promoted this year even if it is in the playoffs.

JimBHibees
07-11-2014, 01:04 PM
There is a full size (think floodlit) 3g pitch outside
no the grass pitches are not floodlit as far as I can remember

There used to be a page on the official site with photos but struggling to find it !

Ok Thanks

cammy1969
07-11-2014, 02:56 PM
Yep the barn is too small especially for first team squad if weather poor. Is there a full sized 3g pitch there? as was difficult to see in the dark.

AS mentioned he would like a undersoil heated pitch also.

Do the grasspitches have floodlights?

Was speak with Craig flannigan when we were in the barn and he was saying that there's s another barn twice the size buth it doesn't have any grass


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jacomo
07-11-2014, 05:34 PM
As you can no doubt tell from posts, I'm always looking at the little things off the ball and away from the main throng at times - last season before the derby where we lost 2-1, Sean Murdoch had to send Paul Grant twice into the dressing room to get Marsella out to do the warm up......that for me was shocking and unprofessional (of SM). When he did 'appear' he spent a few minutes chatting to wee Robbo.......Murdoch was noticably aggrieved and rightly so.

Even on the bench, players at times were coming and going down the tunnel during games. For me, again, that is unprofessional. Outside the dressing room area was like a circus at times.

I think it's helped that Stubbs has come from a background where he has worked with Moyes and Martinez, as all the players know them and see how respected they are - the likes of Harris, Handing and others were not born when Butcher was wearing bloody headbands and grabbing opposition players by the shirt......AS is doing as much valuable work in the players mentality and psyche as he is on the pitch in my opinion. You can see players now starting to believe a bit, taking chances and being more creative.

I do think the fans need to be a bit more patient in games though and try and rid this 'get on their backs' mentality that exist in a great many at ER (sorry if that offends a few). Every single manager who brings a team to ER mentions it and uses it in their match build up - the penny has to drop with our fans soon, if it does, we will win lots of games at home.

Great post. There's often a time lag in people picking up what's happening at the club, and the Hibs support will always be a bit, how shall we say, emotional. Mis place a pass at ER and a player can expect some fan to accuse him of a personal betrayal!

But it seems to me like more and more of us are getting on board with AS by the week. He's doing the right things, finally installing the professional sports ethos that's been so badly lacking, and deserves our support.

Hibernia&Alba
07-11-2014, 06:09 PM
Interesting reading. Thanks for the updates from those who attended.

AlbertK86
07-11-2014, 07:23 PM
Some encouraging updates

Cheers to those who were there and posted

Much better feel good factor around the club just now

Good win tmw needed to keep the momentum building

GGTTH

Jonnyboy
07-11-2014, 07:36 PM
Was speak with Craig flannigan when we were in the barn and he was saying that there's s another barn twice the size buth it doesn't have any grass


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Craig Flanagan told us he made his senior debut as a player in a reserve match at Easter Road. At just 16 years of age, he scored but soon after was helped off the park after he was tackled by Gordon Rae :greengrin My brother asked CF who he played for that night and CF whispered "Rangers" Of course that team no longer exists so we can let him off with it :wink:

Ozyhibby
07-11-2014, 07:40 PM
Cheers for the updates. Sounds great and is what some people on here have been calling for a few years now.
The corner has been turned.

cammy1969
07-11-2014, 07:45 PM
Craig Flanagan told us he made his senior debut as a player in a reserve match at Easter Road. At just 16 years of age, he scored but soon after was helped off the park after he was tackled by Gordon Rae :greengrin My brother asked CF who he played for that night and CF whispered "Rangers" Of course that team no longer exists so we can let him off with it :wink:

Lol yeah Johnnyboy I thought that's who it was as I was talking with him and Scott nisbets name came up and Craig said he played with him he came across as a good guy not a billy big time a down to earth level headed guy


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Hero76
07-11-2014, 07:50 PM
Sounds great ...more pissed of now for them cancelling the day tour.

Jonnyboy
07-11-2014, 07:51 PM
Lol yeah Johnnyboy I thought that's who it was as I was talking with him and Scott nisbets name came up and Craig said he played with him he came across as a good guy not a billy big time a down to earth leaves headed guy


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:agree:

jacomo
07-11-2014, 08:28 PM
Its disgusting to think that we threw away much of the competitive advantage we may have had through the mismanagement of EM - that advantage was the sole purpose of buildng the place!
You talk about how long it's taken others - we were rearranging the deckchairs on the titanic after Collins left - that's 7 years wasted. 7 years of Hibstory filled with disillusionment and abysmal results. That's why it's time for a fresh, unhindered change of direction without Rod. And how refreshing to hat that it seems we've come a long way in a short time with AS and good riddens to those other bams!

:agree:

Delighted that AS seems to be sorting things out now, but TBH he is much of what he is doing is what any professional sports outfit should be doing. Rod gets credit for finally handing over control but it should have happened years ago.

silverhibee
07-11-2014, 08:30 PM
Craig Flanagan told us he made his senior debut as a player in a reserve match at Easter Road. At just 16 years of age, he scored but soon after was helped off the park after he was tackled by Gordon Rae :greengrin My brother asked CF who he played for that night and CF whispered "Rangers" Of course that team no longer exists so we can let him off with it :wink:

Who Is Craig Flanagan and what does he do, can't find much about him through google. :thumbsup:

HUTCHYHIBBY
07-11-2014, 08:41 PM
Pleasing signs of encouragement for the future. 3pts tomorrow now Hibs!

Swedish hibee
07-11-2014, 08:50 PM
Positive thinking on here... I don't believe it :wink:

Jonnyboy
07-11-2014, 08:51 PM
Who Is Craig Flanagan and what does he do, can't find much about him through google. :thumbsup:

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/team/76

I was very impressed by him P. Clearly knows his stuff

Pretty Boy
07-11-2014, 08:53 PM
Who Is Craig Flanagan and what does he do, can't find much about him through google. :thumbsup:

Sports science and fitness guru. Post he held with the SFA prior to Hibs.

Been tapped up by a few teams before but Hibs are the 1st club he felt really buy into what he preaches 100%.

Seemed really passionate about educating players to live like athletes, eat like athletes, sleep like athletes etc. Was very critical about British footballers attitudes in general to such things but said the Hibs players are, for the most part, keen to embrace it and learn.

leither17
07-11-2014, 08:55 PM
Sports science and fitness guru. Post he held with the SFA prior to Hibs.

Been tapped up by a few teams before but Hibs are the 1st club he felt really buy into what he preaches 100%.

Seemed really passionate about educating players to live like athletes, eat like athletes, sleep like athletes etc. Was very critical about British footballers attitudes in general to such things but said the Hibs players are, for the most part, keen to embrace it and learn.

Has he shown them his 6 pack yet?

Pretty Boy
07-11-2014, 08:58 PM
Has he shown them his 6 pack yet?

Not that he let on.

Tbh I think he is preaching a lot of what JC was but in a less 'confrontational' manner. He was keen to say he believes in working with not against the players and said he knows the players he can trust and those who need a bit of a boot up the erse now and then. He was, along with AS, full of praise for the way the players are responding.

djs69
07-11-2014, 09:57 PM
From what I gather there are plans being discuses to 1/ get floodlights on one of the grass pitches and another indoor pitch but possibly not quite as big to hold a full size pitch

Purple & Green
08-11-2014, 12:32 AM
this structure will last beyond any manager or player.

First time I heard this was during the McLeish Era 16 years ago. Forgive me if I want to see more evidence before believing it's more than just words this time.

I'm reading a lot of criticism of previous managerial regimes. I'm seeing not a lot of taking responsibility for their appointment.

I think things are improving. I'm wary that there is very little to suggest that this improvement will be permanent. I hope I'm wrong.

overdrive
08-11-2014, 12:42 AM
First time I heard this was during the McLeish Era 16 years ago. Forgive me if I want to see more evidence before believing it's more than just words this time.

I'm reading a lot of criticism of previous managerial regimes. I'm seeing not a lot of taking responsibility for their appointment.

I think things are improving. I'm wary that there is very little to suggest that this improvement will be permanent. I hope I'm wrong.

To be fair it did. The structure put in then was the one that brought through the golden generation. Then John Park was poached by the smellies.

PPZPOL
08-11-2014, 07:46 AM
To be fair it did. The structure put in then was the one that brought through the golden generation. Then John Park was poached by the smellies.

I think that when we talk about a structure to take the club forward the loss of one person must not derail it. Hopefully this has been planned for by people at the club (e.g. LD) who have a better business head than me.

We know if the current regime does well then AS will head back to England. I'd personally welcome that as he'd have progressed us significantly, just got to hope by then we have everything in place and when a potential manager is interviewed we can weed out the TB's of this world by asking the right questions. Pains me to say it but alarm bells should have been ringing with him way before he was appointed. He'd struggle to spell Sports Science for a start.

Onwards and upwards now though. Sounded like an informative and worthwhile visit and I'd love to get involved if another one is to be arranged in the future.

Pedantic_Hibee
08-11-2014, 07:54 AM
I've been saying for years that the Swansea model should be copied. It's scandalous to allow a change of one manager to totally derail a whole club.

Keith_M
08-11-2014, 09:35 AM
Not that he let on.

Tbh I think he is preaching a lot of what JC was but in a less 'confrontational' manner. He was keen to say he believes in working with not against the players and said he knows the players he can trust and those who need a bit of a boot up the erse now and then. He was, along with AS, full of praise for the way the players are responding.


I've often wondered if JC had all the right ideas for the Club but the wrong kind of personality to implement them.

Eyrie
08-11-2014, 10:47 AM
The problem with having a whole club model is that the next manager wants to change it to suit his own system, and the solution is to only appoint a manager whose own philosophy is in keeping with that of the club. There will always be a process of evolution but that should be sufficient with radical change being avoided unless it is clear that the approach adopted hasn't worked for several years rather than the usual reaction to a few bad months.

silverhibee
08-11-2014, 10:47 AM
http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/team/76

I was very impressed by him P. Clearly knows his stuff

Cheers J. :thumbsup:

silverhibee
08-11-2014, 10:48 AM
Sports science and fitness guru. Post he held with the SFA prior to Hibs.

Been tapped up by a few teams before but Hibs are the 1st club he felt really buy into what he preaches 100%.

Seemed really passionate about educating players to live like athletes, eat like athletes, sleep like athletes etc. Was very critical about British footballers attitudes in general to such things but said the Hibs players are, for the most part, keen to embrace it and learn.

Goo to hear PB. :aok:

silverhibee
08-11-2014, 10:52 AM
Lol yeah Johnnyboy I thought that's who it was as I was talking with him and Scott nisbets name came up and Craig said he played with him he came across as a good guy not a billy big time a down to earth leaves headed guy


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Craig or Nisbet, not billy big time. ? :greengrin

Take it you mean Craig. :agree: :wink: :greengrin

cammy1969
08-11-2014, 12:37 PM
Craig or Nisbet, not billy big time. ? :greengrin

Take it you mean Craig. :agree: :wink: :greengrin
:greengrin yeah silver can't say what i think of nisbet on here lets just say hes a :trumpet:

Jonnyboy
08-11-2014, 10:35 PM
The problem with having a whole club model is that the next manager wants to change it to suit his own system, and the solution is to only appoint a manager whose own philosophy is in keeping with that of the club. There will always be a process of evolution but that should be sufficient with radical change being avoided unless it is clear that the approach adopted hasn't worked for several years rather than the usual reaction to a few bad months.

On Thursday evening at EM, this very point was alluded too. AS admitted he wont be here forever but the processes being put in place will allow the club to select future managers that will adhere to them. Assuming they work, of course :greengrin

Eyrie
08-11-2014, 10:54 PM
On Thursday evening at EM, this very point was alluded too. AS admitted he wont be here forever but the processes being put in place will allow the club to select future managers that will adhere to them.

Good to hear that. It's something that a number on here have wanted to see for some time.


Assuming they work, of course :greengrin
Of course they will :pray:

Deansy
08-11-2014, 11:56 PM
It IS all positive and good-news but what about the future ?. Reduced-attendances/Championship all mean less income available to the club - if there's 'Belt-tightening' will it mean 'a post gone here, a post gone there' and before we know it, it's back to square-one with EM ?. I just don't have enough faith in the current board to be forward-thinking enough - it's good they're trying to rectify mistakes made but they made them in the 1st place !

Peevemor
09-11-2014, 12:20 AM
It IS all positive and good-news but what about the future ?. Reduced-attendances/Championship all mean less income available to the club - if there's 'Belt-tightening' will it mean 'a post gone here, a post gone there' and before we know it, it's back to square-one with EM ?. I just don't have enough faith in the current board to be forward-thinking enough - it's good they're trying to rectify mistakes made but they made them in the 1st place !

The belt has already been tightened and most of the new staff are replacements as opposed to new posts.