Hearts' New Stand Thread (Merged)

[fat freddy]

Oh Lordy! That picture squeals TEMPORARY. If I was a jambo I'd be crying with frustration. £16 million for a tin shed that is in a state of disrepair before its even finished.

How much did our West Stand cost?
How can they have spent so much on so very little? It beggars belief, its such a shoddy construction, possibly the worst stand ever constructed in the modern era yet they think its the best just because they have a 1970's monstrosity attached to their tin shack.

I wonder how Queen Anne sleeps at night. The poor woman deserves better, she has been badly advised and must be regretting not letting a reputable company take charge of the project.

[Peevemor]

I might have worked out one reason for the delay - from the footprints it looks like the workers may have their boot laces tied together.

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[Keith_M]

Oh Lordy! That picture squeals TEMPORARY. If I was a jambo I'd be crying with frustration. £16 million for a tin shed that is in a state of disrepair before its even finished.

How much did our West Stand cost?
How can they have spent so much on so very little? It beggars belief, its such a shoddy construction, possibly the worst stand ever constructed in the modern era yet they think its the best just because they have a 1970's monstrosity attached to their tin shack.

I wonder how Queen Anne sleeps at night. The poor woman deserves better, she has been badly advised and must be regretting not letting a reputable company take charge of the project.


The Main Stand at ER cost just over £6 million, IIRC.

However, we don't have an office block in front with the world's most prestigious Glass Wall... or loads of chip pans.

[Mikey]

I might have worked out one reason for the delay - from the footprints it looks like the workers may have their boot laces tied together.

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Is that breeze blocks in the background? You know, the same thing they criticise our stand for!!

[greenginger]

Is that breeze blocks in the background? You know, the same thing they criticise our stand for!!

Yeah, but it looks like there is a metal stud frame going up in front of it.

Guess we are looking at the Platinum Seats section. :greengrin

[green day]

They are getting all orgasmic on kickback because half a seating deck is in and it looks like they have some roofing panels up there.

7 weeks to get it ready for the first match...............

[Jack Hackett]

It'll rattle like a biscuit tin with tools inside.

Fixed that for ya :aok:

[speedy_gonzales]

What puzzles me about this decking system is the fireproofing requirement.

Put very simply there's no requirement, "excrement don't burn!".

[Keith_M]

Put very simply there's no requirement, "excrement don't burn!".


Having been very experimental between the ages of 5 and 7, I can categorically state that assertion is untrue.

[WhileTheChief..]

Is that breeze blocks in the background? You know, the same thing they criticise our stand for!!

Always thought slagging us for using breeze block was the strangest thing.

[Sergey]

Put very simply there's no requirement, "excrement don't burn!".


Having been very experimental between the ages of 5 and 7, I can categorically state that assertion is untrue.

After last nights Nepalese curry, I wholeheartedly concur with Keekaboo.

:slipper:

[SirDavidsNapper]

Some of my Hearts aquantinces are pleased with the stand.


Let that sink in 🙈

[lyonhibs]

I'm sure that they won't be tramping up and down exposed thin steel in the gangways once the stand is finished.

Surely????!?!

[calumhibee1]

After Hearts tweet about the "stunning glass curtain" I have a serious question and would appreciate a serious answer. WTF is a glass curtain? The video shows a stand with windows? Absolutely bog standard normal windows. Is it just the case that because they run the full length of the stand they're calling it a curtain?

[Peevemor]

Crikey!

https://mobile.twitter.com/JamTarts/status/908301049437589504/video/1

[Pete]

Crikey!

https://mobile.twitter.com/JamTarts/status/908301049437589504/video/1

Soviet

In fact, scrub that. Their buildings were apparently well made.

[Firestarter]

Crikey!

https://mobile.twitter.com/JamTarts/status/908301049437589504/video/1

Blocked for some reason.

[Pete]

Blocked for some reason.

Probably for the best.

[Robinho08]

The new Lothian bus depot is coming along nicely. 😂

[Jack Hackett]

Crikey!

https://mobile.twitter.com/JamTarts/status/908301049437589504/video/1

I'm awestruck... no, really!

It saddens me that there are those on here unable to appreciate the grandeur and majesty of this groundbreaking architectural marvel.:boo hoo:

[WhileTheChief..]

http://www.hibs.net/webkit-fake-url://b3fd8746-efad-404c-a515-69264b94ca40/imagejpeg19355

[Aldo]

You don't have a clue what your taking about you AIDS ridden hobo. Away and injection. 1-5 and all that. Jealous as ****.

Was the response I got to me sending the photo of the tin can steps earlier.

[WhileTheChief..]

You don't have a clue what your taking about you AIDS ridden hobo. Away and injection. 1-5 and all that. Jealous as ****.

Was the response I got to me sending the photo of the tin can steps earlier.

I've no problem with them fighting back or slagging us off but for them to try and say we are jealous is just so far fetched it's ridiculous.

Jealous? Of that monstrosity? :faf:

[Firestarter]

Probably for the best.

Fair point.

[Aldo]

I've no problem with them fighting back or slagging us off but for them to try and say we are jealous is just so far fetched it's ridiculous. Jealous? Of that monstrosity? :faf:

Neither have I but they have made such a massive deal of this it's rude not to tease

[Peevemor]

Somebody pointed out that Clydebank had the idea first. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/94c3babc3be19a50ec64edb1fe081aef.jpg

[weecounty hibby]

The classic on that twitter feed is that fans of every club, not just us jealous Hibbies, are slaughtering it. Only the deluded ones are defending it. It is an eyesore and any architect putting his or her name to that design in 2017 needs to be thrown out of RIBA or RIAS or any other architectural society they have bluffed their way into

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Somebody pointed out that Clydebank had the idea first. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/94c3babc3be19a50ec64edb1fe081aef.jpg

With the difference it actually faced the pitch :agree:

[007]

You don't have a clue what your taking about you AIDS ridden hobo. Away and injection. 1-5 and all that. Jealous as ****.

Was the response I got to me sending the photo of the tin can steps earlier.

Didn't know you knew Ann Budge.

[Arch Stanton]

:agree: I asked this a couple times a few pages back also, and unless there is some spray and rough adhesive material to go on it it will be a ridiculous death trap.

Someone on Kickback predicted, apparently quite correctly, that hibs.net would be calling it a death trap, which it certainly won't be.

Pretty elementary I would have thought to make it safe underfoot.

[Aldo]

Didn't know you knew Ann Budge.

😂

[Sergey]

Crikey!

https://mobile.twitter.com/JamTarts/status/908301049437589504/video/1

I've just asked the wife "What do you think this building is going to be used for?"

"Is is a self-storage facility?" she replied :tee hee:

[Onceinawhile]

Does anyone have a link to the "there will be chips" statement?

[johnbc70]

I've just asked the wife "What do you think this building is going to be used for?"

"Is is a self-storage facility?" she replied :tee hee:

My wife said "is it the new sick kids?"

[Firestarter]

My wife said "is it the new sick kids?"

The new sick kids looks spectacular, much better than ERI. Thank Sauzee it's nothing like the pink **** tip, it would give me a headache everyday.

[Pete]

"There will be panel-beaters"

[SirDavidsNapper]

They are getting pelters on Twitter for their stand and not just from Hibs fans

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Simply does not look like a football stadium at all.

[jacomo]

I've just asked the wife "What do you think this building is going to be used for?"

"Is is a self-storage facility?" she replied :tee hee:


:agree:

It's where Jambo dreams go to die.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Cheap as chips...

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Is this the new Meccano set in time for Xmas?

[Bostonhibby]

Is this the new Meccano set in time for Xmas?No mate, meccano fits together.

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[iwasthere1972]

Crikey!

https://mobile.twitter.com/JamTarts/status/908301049437589504/video/1


Have they just used the materials from St James Centre? Horrendous. Won't even be able to see out the windows once they start the Great British Chip Bake Off.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Simply does not look like a football stadium at all.

Sort of looks like a small regional airport building ..... perhaps they will have a carousel where you wait for your chips to come round :greengrin

[lyonhibs]

Crikey!

https://mobile.twitter.com/JamTarts/status/908301049437589504/video/1

It's worse them my wildest dreams would dared to have hoped.

Mediocre, nondescript office block chic. So very Jambo

[Tobias Funke]

It looks truly horrible. Bland, bleak and dismal.

[Northernhibee]

To be fair to Hearts it's revolutionary for them to make windows out of clear glass. Always one step ahead.

[GordonHFC]

To be fair to Hearts it's revolutionary for them to make windows out of clear glass. Always one step ahead.

Will they all get their own one to lick?

[Elephant Stone]

Allegiances aside, I can honestly say I think the stadium is one of the ugliest buildings in the city. A single-tier tin can and an utter pish stain on our fantastic city.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

No mate, meccano fits together.

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:thumbsup:

[660]

https://twitter.com/northsection/status/908384462400040961

[Winston Ingram]

Cheap as chips...

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They aren't using concrete:top marks

[AT8]

In typical hertz fashion, their big team mentality has come back to bite them in the erchie. All they had to do was announce that they were replacing the old main stand and then get on with the construction, but NO, they had to announce that this was going to be the biggest glass wall in all of association football and as a result, they have brought the ridicule on themselves.

[Not In The Know]

Forget thats attached to their stadium and imagine if that was a normal building, there is not a chance in hell that would have ever have been past by the city planners. Its a disgrace and an embarrassment.

Its a monument to the preferential treatment and back handed deals that have been going on for years with that lot and ECC.

Crooked and cheats till the end.

[SuperAllyMcleod]

Does anyone have a link to the "there will be chips" statement?

No, but I did screenshot it [emoji4]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/dde3cc3a924b89f1e0fbad77847d0d08.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/9c14409dd531a6a3458ee639e3772a23.jpg

[Northernhibee]

No, but I did screenshot it [emoji4]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/dde3cc3a924b89f1e0fbad77847d0d08.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/9c14409dd531a6a3458ee639e3772a23.jpg

Apparently two of the museum exhibits will be Sam Nicholson's bollocks after they fell off when Hanlon equalised in the 2-2 game. His celebration loosened them slightly supposedly.

[Fife-Hibee]

No, but I did screenshot it [emoji4]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/dde3cc3a924b89f1e0fbad77847d0d08.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/9c14409dd531a6a3458ee639e3772a23.jpg
😂😂😂

[RoYO!]

Apparently two of the museum exhibits will be Sam Nicholson's bollocks after they fell off when Hanlon equalised in the 2-2 game. His celebration loosened them slightly supposedly.

Surely one will be in the Albert hall no?

[green day]

https://twitter.com/northsection/status/908384462400040961

That's hilarious 😀😀😀

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

You're not wrong. Cheap is the word. It doesn't actually look safe.

I thought Grease was the word.

[Aldo]

No, but I did screenshot it [emoji4]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/dde3cc3a924b89f1e0fbad77847d0d08.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/9c14409dd531a6a3458ee639e3772a23.jpg

330 exhibits really. Mostly made up of those on the creditors list.


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[Aldo]

The poster says it all for me. It's like they are the first to build a new stand. Glass curtain ma arse.... looks like big windows to me.




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[WhileTheChief..]

http://www.talkingbaws.com/2017/09/hearts-upload-an-video-of-their-new-main-stand-fans-on-twitter-think-it-looks-rubbish/

[660]

http://www.talkingbaws.com/2017/09/hearts-upload-an-video-of-their-new-main-stand-fans-on-twitter-think-it-looks-rubbish/

Here’s the Hearts fans take on that article!

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/172238-article-on-our-new-stand-sounding-very-jealous/#entry6257588

[theonlywayisup]

No, but I did screenshot it [emoji4]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/dde3cc3a924b89f1e0fbad77847d0d08.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/9c14409dd531a6a3458ee639e3772a23.jpg

I know it's been mentioned before, but a 15% increase equals 20,010.

[Kato]

Pretty elementary I would have thought to make it safe underfoot.

You're relying on them to put some thought into it.

[adhibs]

http://www.talkingbaws.com/2017/09/hearts-upload-an-video-of-their-new-main-stand-fans-on-twitter-think-it-looks-rubbish/

' I didnt know Craig levein was intae architecture ' brilliant.

[Fife-Hibee]

Here’s the Hearts fans take on that article!

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/172238-article-on-our-new-stand-sounding-very-jealous/#entry6257588

😂😂😂 I've never come across so many deluded b...ards in my life! They're no right in the heid!

[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

No, but I did screenshot it [emoji4]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/dde3cc3a924b89f1e0fbad77847d0d08.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/9c14409dd531a6a3458ee639e3772a23.jpg


We are infinitely classier than that shower.

[GlesgaeHibby]

I know it's been mentioned before, but a 15% increase equals 20,010.

Won't be more than 20,000, nearer 19,500 apparently. Big team my erse.

[Deansy]

I see they've went from the 'LARGEST GLASS CURTAIN WALL IN SCOTTISH FOOTBALL' into individual panes - quite sensible, why have a support that's 90-95% 'Windae-Licker' and NOT use it ??

Damn Jambos- always the innovators !

[Danderhall Hibs]

😂😂😂 I've never come across so many deluded b...ards in my life! They're no right in the heid!

Mental. Although it'll end up being ok in the end - not as bad as we think/hope and not as good as they think/hope.

[lapsedhibee]

No mate, meccano fits together.

:greengrin
Class!

[Ómaigh-Hib]

After Hearts tweet about the "stunning glass curtain" I have a serious question and would appreciate a serious answer. WTF is a glass curtain? The video shows a stand with windows? Absolutely bog standard normal windows. Is it just the case that because they run the full length of the stand they're calling it a curtain?

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..

[MyJo]

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..

:hilarious:

[matty_f]

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..

Personally I like to laugh at them, they're almost at the Banter Years levels that The Rangers reached, but ultimately they have fallen short - sort of like everything they've tried to copy their big brothers with.

[Biggie]

That's got to be a piss take with them still promoting "chips will be served"....

[jacomo]

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..


Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't remember Hibs claiming our stand would be made from sandstone and marble. We were promised a functional East Stand, and we got one.

It's the gap between promise and reality that is so amusing. As usual the Hearts have let their hubris get the better of them. They promise to build the 3rd best football stadium in Scotland. The reality is falling more than a little short.

I find it hilarious. Don't you?

[Jack]

Rust rust glorious rust
It's down at Tincastle it bides

...

[NAE NOOKIE]

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..

Excuse me !!! ......... Its a breeze block curtain coated in white luxury paint with selectively placed understated bespoke ocular light introducing spaces.

[FilipinoHibs]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't remember Hibs claiming our stand would be made from sandstone and marble. We were promised a functional East Stand, and we got one.

It's the gap between promise and reality that is so amusing. As usual the Hearts have let their hubris get the better of them. They promise to build the 3rd best football stadium in Scotland. The reality is falling more than a little short.

I find it hilarious. Don't you?

Yes the fuss the made of it. Their self importance despite all their crimes. They are typical Edinburgh establishment. Let's laugh at them and never let them forget. Pompous fools.

[Joe6-2]

Spiteful, jealous, wait till it's finished!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Joe6-2]

Excuse me !!! ......... Its a breeze block curtain coated in white luxury paint with selectively placed understated bespoke ocular light introducing spaces.

😂😂😂

[Joe6-2]

I thought Grease was the word.

They will need a dollop of grease to fit into the seats!!

[Gettin' Auld]

The yams should stick a couple of Giraffe sculptures outside the main entrance, seems apt as that thing they're making looks like a cheap version of the Omni Centre.

[Pete]

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..

😂

[RoYO!]

Mental. Although it'll end up being ok in the end - not as bad as we think/hope and not as good as they think/hope.

Genuinely, it is a lot worse than I thought it would be. The office block on the front truly is awful.

[The Falcon]

330 exhibits really. Mostly made up of those on the creditors list.


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"And here are the pants Gary MacKay was wearing against Dundee in 1986, even after all these years the skidmarks are still clearly visible"

"next to that is the memorial to MacRaes Battallion and the Poppy Wreath we couldnt be arsed to pay for as we chose instead to pay some foreign mercenary we couldnt afford, but gained no sporting advantage doing so"

[RyeSloan]

The yams should stick a couple of Giraffe sculptures outside the main entrance, seems apt as that thing they're making looks like a cheap version of the Omni Centre.

Leave Dave McPherson out of this...[emoji57]

[Caversham Green]

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..

The funny thing is, it is a proper glass curtain wall which is why it's costing them £15m and rising. They've just contrived to make it look like an ugly bog standard office block or school but they've paid the price for something a bit more upmarket. In fact it's the largest glass curtain wall in Scottish football - mind you, substitute 'largest' with 'only' and that statement would still be accurate. Each to his own, but I prefer a football stadium to look like a football stadium, ugly or not - to me that's part of the matchday experience. IMO Hearts would have been better served retaining the redbrick theme that was a significant part of their identity for more than a century.

[Moulin Yarns]

The yams should stick a couple of Giraffe sculptures outside the main entrance, seems apt as that thing they're making looks like a cheap version of the Omni Centre.

Except the Omni has a proper glass curtain wall, not a pretend one.

[Keith_M]

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..


Perhaps if they hadn't proclaimed it as the 8th Wonder Of The World and instead just got on with building the bl**dy thing, we might have had a lot less to take the p1ss out of.

As for the Main stand at ER: No, it's not going to win any awards for innovation, but it certainly isn't ugly. I'd be very surprised if any genuine Hibs Fan had ever described it in the terms that you just did.

[MyJo]

When Ann Budge promises to get you a Lamborghini:

http://6.darkroom.shortlist.com/980/fe6e1db31a1243690ace3c6176df99e5:6240da9958a54a3c5 ccccf8366a14dd1/lamborghini.jpg

[green day]

Perhaps if they hadn't proclaimed it as the 8th Wonder Of The World and instead just got on with building the bl**dy thing, we might have had a lot less to take the p1ss out of.

As for the Main stand at ER: No, it's not going to win any awards for innovation, but it certainly isn't ugly. I'd be very surprised if any genuine Hibs Fan had ever described it in the terms that you just did.

I really like our West Stand - and one of the things that impress me is that, after a lot of years it still looks fresh and feels fit for purpose.

I also love the crests on the west, it feels like home every time I walk up to it. Its going to feel even better once my new stone is unveiled too :thumbsup::thumbsup:

After all is said and done, the only view that will count is inside the stadium for TV etc. I am sure Tynie will look ok, but the fact remains, single tier stands with no exec boxes looking onto the pitch really dont cut it.

[Tornadoes70]

I really like our West Stand - and one of the things that impress me is that, after a lot of years it still looks fresh and feels fit for purpose.

I also love the crests on the west, it feels like home every time I walk up to it. Its going to feel even better once my new stone is unveiled too :thumbsup::thumbsup:

After all is said and done, the only view that will count is inside the stadium for TV etc. I am sure Tynie will look ok, but the fact remains, single tier stands with no exec boxes looking onto the pitch really dont cut it.

The West Stand is terrific. It looks like a modern football stand from outside and inside its one of the best viewing Stands I've been in. Purchased two stones last time around for the outer facade and I was extremely pleased at the workmanship and the appearance. Its a quality substantial stand and compared to the Piggeries I would far far rather have our Main Stand if I had to choose. I think the yam support have been extremely short changed into what's being produced.

[grunt]

Excuse me !!! ......... Its a breeze block curtain coated in white luxury paint with selectively placed understated bespoke ocular light introducing spaces.
Ah but is it the LARGEST BREEZE BLOCK CURTAIN in SCOTTISH FOOTBALL?

Didn't think so.

[Just Alf]

Forget thats attached to their stadium and imagine if that was a normal building, there is not a chance in hell that would have ever have been past by the city planners. Its a disgrace and an embarrassment.

Its a monument to the preferential treatment and back handed deals that have been going on for years with that lot and ECC.

Crooked and cheats till the end.Errrrr... It was the Hibees in the dept that forced the application through, the Yams were all trying to block it!

:greengrin


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[NAE NOOKIE]

Ah but is it the LARGEST BREEZE BLOCK CURTAIN in SCOTTISH FOOTBALL?

Didn't think so.

Don't go there mate ........... I remember at the time Hibs promising us the biggest breeze block curtain in Scottish football, what a disappointment it was to see what we ended up with :grr:

[NorthRoadHibee]

Just had a wee look over on keekback and came across this

"fans of other clubs trying to make fun of our stand 😂 Not one club outwith the old firm could claim to have a better stadium or main stand than us"

Wow the delusion over there is incredible 🙈😂

[Keith_M]

Just had a wee look over on keekback and came across this

"fans of other clubs trying to make fun of our stand 😂 Not one club outwith the old firm could claim to have a better stadium or main stand than us"

Wow the delusion over there is incredible 🙈😂


That's got to be a wind-up, surely.

If you want the best facade of any stand in Scotland, I'm sorry but Ibrox wins that by a mile. As much as I don't like the club and what it stands for, that classical facade will never be beat.

Easter Road is probably a pretty average stadium but Tynecastle is inferior to it on the existing three sides, so their new stand surely has to be an improvemt on that but it really is nothing special.

[truehibernian]

Just had a wee look over on keekback and came across this

"fans of other clubs trying to make fun of our stand 😂 Not one club outwith the old firm could claim to have a better stadium or main stand than us"

Wow the delusion over there is incredible 🙈😂

Especially when the Gorgie, Wheatfield and Roseburn are in disgraceful condition too.

[MyJo]

Ah but is it the LARGEST BREEZE BLOCK CURTAIN in SCOTTISH FOOTBALL?

Didn't think so.

Has anyone actually called them out on the fact that the "largest glass curtain in scottish football" will in fact be the "only glass wall in scottish football" given that no other team in thier right mind, including those with far more money and fans, those who have built brand new stands and stadiums and those who have made plans to build new stadiums, have felt the need to make thier stadium look like a contact centre?

[Edinburgh Green]

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

Eh it is a proper curtain wall, not the best looking, granted, but it is curtain wall

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

In your first paragraph you say it looks like a generic office block or a 60's high school, but then you say that it will be a striking contrast to the industrial ugliness or other stadium? make your mind up, what one is it?

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..

.

[SirDavidsNapper]

https://twitter.com/northsection/status/908384462400040961

Quality

[Deansy]

Wot a shame 'Largest Glass Curtain in Scottish Football' is now reduced to 'It has windows' !. It's bog-standard Jambo - 'Mouths Much Bigger Than Their Finances' !

[Phil MaGlass]

Oh dear that is ugly, is that their new signing on building or a new school?

[kaimendhibs]

No, it is not a proper glass curtain wall.
Yes, it looks like a generic office block - even a 1960s high school in my home town.

But...I have to admit it...
What have we got? A wall of breeze block coated in white distemper?
The outward appearance of their new stand will be in striking contrast to the industrial ugliness of so many others around Scotland.

And...
Why do so many on here obsess over what they are doing in Gorgie? Are those who do so immature that they do not realise that what really matters is what happens on the pitch? And that's where we have shown them who is boss..Ok then[emoji23]

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[kaimendhibs]

https://stv.tv/amp/1397840-ten-tonnes-of-steel-beams-stolen-from-building-yard/

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[KeithTheHibby]

That's got to be a wind-up, surely.

If you want the best facade of any stand in Scotland, I'm sorry but Ibrox wins that by a mile. As much as I don't like the club and what it stands for, that classical facade will never be beat.

Easter Road is probably a pretty average stadium but Tynecastle is inferior to it on the existing three sides, so their new stand surely has to be an improvemt on that but it really is nothing special.

I would say Easter Road is a bit more than pretty average.

3rd best and stadium in Scotland by a country mile.

[Col2]

https://stv.tv/amp/1397840-ten-tonnes-of-steel-beams-stolen-from-building-yard/

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We just know its them.

[MB62]

The funny thing is, it is a proper glass curtain wall which is why it's costing them £15m and rising. They've just contrived to make it look like an ugly bog standard office block or school but they've paid the price for something a bit more upmarket. In fact it's the largest glass curtain wall in Scottish football - mind you, substitute 'largest' with 'only' and that statement would still be accurate. Each to his own, but I prefer a football stadium to look like a football stadium, ugly or not - to me that's part of the matchday experience. IMO Hearts would have been better served retaining the redbrick theme that was a significant part of their identity for more than a century.

So if it is the ONLY one, does that mean, by the same token, that it is also the SMALLEST one too? :dunno: :confused: :greengrin

[wookie70]

After stealing Lady Haig's Poppy Factory and McCrae's Battalion Trust cash as well as they money from their own Big Hearts Fund it only seems right and proper to steal the design of the new asbestos stand from the Charity Commission Building

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[Ómaigh-Hib]

.


"In your first paragraph you say it looks like a generic office block or a 60's high school, but then you say that it will be a striking contrast to the industrial ugliness or other stadium? make your mind up, what one is it?"

There is no conflict between my paragraphs.

Yes, it looks like an office block - or even a school.
Yes, whatever it is, it will be in stark contract to some of the bland, ugly, industrial architecture of some other clubs.

It can be both.

i just say what I see.

[tamig]

What puzzles me about this decking system is the fireproofing requirement.

The Green Guide to stadium safety states a minimum half hour fire resistance is to be provided between the seating deck area and the areas below. A concrete deck complies.

The Guide goes on to say the fire resistance should be increased to one hour depending on the activities planned to happen below the seating deck.

It specifically mentions deep fat fryers as a hazard. :greengrin

There may be some special intumescent coating applied to steel, but it don't look like it.
The fireproofing could be done from underneath.

[Ómaigh-Hib]

Excuse me !!! ......... Its a breeze block curtain coated in white luxury paint with selectively placed understated bespoke ocular light introducing spaces.


OK, got you. Nice turn of phrase, "ocular light introducing spaces" : where I come from we call them windies. :wink:

[TrinityHibs]

"In your first paragraph you say it looks like a generic office block or a 60's high school, but then you say that it will be a striking contrast to the industrial ugliness or other stadium? make your mind up, what one is it?"

There is no conflict between my paragraphs.

Yes, it looks like an office block - or even a school.
Yes, whatever it is, it will be in stark contract to some of the bland, ugly, industrial architecture of some other clubs.

It can be both.

i just say what I see.

I prefer my football grounds to look like football grounds. Easter Road looks like a mighty fine football ground with not a sniff of industrial architecture about it. Tynecastle on the other hand looks like a 60's office with a very cheap stand behind it. The phrase lipstick on a pig springs to mind but it would have to be some kind of 60's colour to get the right analogy.

[Tornadoes70]

I prefer my football grounds to look like football grounds. Easter Road looks like a mighty fine football ground with not a sniff of industrial architecture about it. Tynecastle on the other hand looks like a 60's office with a very cheap stand behind it. The phrase lipstick on a pig springs to mind but it would have to be some kind of 60's colour to get the right analogy.

:faf:

Exceptionally apt phraseology for a bunch of swine at a piggery.

[Peevemor]

One of the zoomers on brokeback is trying to compare their ongoing construction project with these

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[WhileTheChief..]

They're getting fair upset over the road about the reaction on twitter. You would almost think they cared what fans of other clubs think.

They really expected everyone bar Hibs fans to gaze in amazement at their stunning glass curtain but now that everyone is teasing them instead they're lashing out at everyone and everything.

The natural thing for them to do of course is to slag off every other stadium in the country. What they fail to realise is that no other club claimed to be building the best stand in the country and some of them are decades old now.

Hearts stadium will look old the day that it is officially opened!

In fairness some of them agree with the obvious comparison to old office blocks or schools but the majority think it's a thing of beauty!!

One tried to claim that they've never seen a school look like it. They should take a drive round Edinburgh and they'd see plenty!!

[SirDavidsNapper]

Hearts have done nothing but talk up their new stand. Even moving to Murrayfield while their mega structure was being built. If they hadn't, fans of other clubs wouldn't be ripping them as much but I guess it's the Hearts way.

[NAE NOOKIE]

They're getting fair upset over the road about the reaction on twitter. You would almost think they cared what fans of other clubs think.

They really expected everyone bar Hibs fans to gaze in amazement at their stunning glass curtain but now that everyone is teasing them instead they're lashing out at everyone and everything.

The natural thing for them to do of course is to slag off every other stadium in the country. What they fail to realise is that no other club claimed to be building the best stand in the country and some of them are decades old now.

Hearts stadium will look old the day that it is officially opened!

In fairness some of them agree with the obvious comparison to old office blocks or schools but the majority think it's a thing of beauty!!

One tried to claim that they've never seen a school look like it. They should take a drive round Edinburgh and they'd see plenty!!

It just seems incredible that they don't get why other clubs fans, and lets face it especially ours, are taking the piss .... If you keep telling everybody that what you are going to build will be "magnificent" and keep saying its 'magnificent' when the clubs own pictures hardly back up that claim isn't that's what's going to happen?

Hoisted by their own petard as usual :greengrin

[HibeesLittleHel]

Hearts have done nothing but talk up their new stand. Even moving to Murrayfield while their mega structure was being built. If they hadn't, fans of other clubs wouldn't be ripping them as much but I guess it's the Hearts way.

Reminds me of the story of "The Emperors New Clothes" but then again the image of Annie Budge or Levein in the scud is not one I wanted in ma heid!! :sick:

[Thecat23]

Apparently it's the best looking stand in Scottish football. Yes... Someone has actually said that on Kickback 😂😂

What a bunch of idiots honestly.

[Saturday Boy]

It just seems incredible that they don't get why other clubs fans, and lets face it especially ours, are taking the piss .... If you keep telling everybody that what you are going to build will be "magnificent" and keep saying its 'magnificent' when the clubs own pictures hardly back up that claim isn't that's what's going to happen?

Hoisted by their own petard as usual :greengrin

And you can bet their petard will be bigger and better than anyone else's 😉

[HoboHarry]

I've been involved in a good number of projects involving curtain walling but none of them were designed with longevity in mind as would apply with a footie stadium. It appears that the life expectancy of curtain wall is 40 years +/- but that the gaskets etc much less than that. The younger fans are going to see all of this rebuilt in their own lifetimes.

https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/fenestration-systems/curtain-walls

http://etoolglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/BuildingComponentLifeExpectancy.pdf

[wpj]

https://youtu.be/yKTvAP06ECM

[Deansy]

It just seems incredible that they don't get why other clubs fans, and lets face it especially ours, are taking the piss .... If you keep telling everybody that what you are going to build will be "magnificent" and keep saying its 'magnificent' when the clubs own pictures hardly back up that claim isn't that's what's going to happen?

Hoisted by their own petard as usual :greengrin


Add-in their 30+ years of 'Other People's Money' during which time their support turned into the nasty, snarling, arrogant creature it is today, coupled with the 'Famous'/'Big team' atitude looking-down on the 'Smaller clubs' (their words) from both club and support, and it's not rocket-science to reckon that outside of the 'Ugly Sisters' the Jambos will be 3rd on most people's hate-list !. Of course folk are gonna rip the XXXX out of these clowns - everybody loves it when a 'Big Mooth' is shown up for exactly what it is - a big fat ZERO !

[SanFranHibs]

Apparently it's the best looking stand in Scottish football. Yes... Someone has actually said that on Kickback ����

What a bunch of idiots honestly.

Do you think he is somehow unaware that Vlads promised new stand is not the model on which they based the one currently under construction?

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When is a dole office not a dole office? When it's Hearts new stand!

[Arch Stanton]

Reminds me of the story of "The Emperors New Clothes" but then again the image of Annie Budge or Levein in the scud is not one I wanted in ma heid!! :sick:

Mind you the other song that might apply is the Ugly Duckling. In a couple of months we could well be saying it's "a very fine swan indeed".

But nah. It's p*sh now and it'll always be p*sh.

[Thecat23]

Do you think he is somehow unaware that Vlads promised new stand is not the model on which they based the one currently under construction?

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When is dole office not a dole office? When it's Hearts new stand!

😂

The guy must be an undercover hibs fan or not all his dogs are barking. Those who are questioning the look of it are shot down in flames!!

[kaimendhibs]

Uncanny how close it is to the original plan[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/1147f2bc7d73cced2531ba89cc409f9b.jpg

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[660]

“It's complete and utter jealousy from all those Celtic and Hibs fans that's all it can be, how they can take the piss out of our new main stand when it completely makes theirs look like a complete and utter *****hole.

How can a smaller club like Hearts have a better main stand than Celtic.

Hibs can't even join the conversation as it's like a bald man taking the piss out of someone else's hairstyle.

Hearts are alive and brimming with class so excited what can happen if all departments are up to scratch with the main stand.”

Alive and brimming with class!

[660]

“Our new main stand is magnificent. It is an architectural marvel compared to every other main stand in Scotland.

Until such time that any of the other strapped for cash, not got a pot to piss in clubs somehow attempt to rally support to gather the necessary funds to produce such a think of beauty, I would suggest they and their fans comments should be treated with the contempt they deserve!

In other words. We are doing what you cant so STFU :)

HMFC best fans in the world.”

Another peach.

[judas]

Uncanny how close it is to the original plan[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/1147f2bc7d73cced2531ba89cc409f9b.jpg

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I drew a deep breath of shock what i saw this. It really is an extraordinarily ganting piece of architecture that looks like a cross between a 60's office block and the banana flats.

It's almost upsetting.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

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When is a dole office not a dole office? When it's Hearts new stand!

That could be the one!

Dole office it is then....:agree:

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

https://youtu.be/yKTvAP06ECM

Knew it reminded me of something!

[poolman]

At the end of the day with all this "our stand is better than your stand" stuff it's just a place where you go thru the turnstile, take your seat and watch you team, hopefully, win a game of football

That fire trap has been long overdue to be replaced and it is, well, eventually 🤔

But the best present we could have is the first Derby we play there ????? Is that we give them a good humping in front of their new office block

[TRC]

Uncanny how close it is to the original plan[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/1147f2bc7d73cced2531ba89cc409f9b.jpg

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Are we 100% sure those white bits aren't protective film over the glass then it might actually look a bit like the architects drawing??

[Peevemor]

Are we 100% sure those white bits aren't protective film over the glass then it might actually look a bit like the architects drawing??Yes. The opaque panels hide the floor and the void/plenum between the ceiling and the underside of the floor above.

[kaimendhibs]

It may be but still wont look anything like the original

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[Edinburgh Green]

Are we 100% sure those white bits aren't protective film over the glass then it might actually look a bit like the architects drawing??

Nope, that's the spandrel panels. What you see is what they'll get.

[Thecat23]

Are we 100% sure those white bits aren't protective film over the glass then it might actually look a bit like the architects drawing??

Yes we are 100% sure. It's brutal!!

[kaimendhibs]

Check out @CraigDa08136303’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/CraigDa08136303/status/908380366586740737?s=09

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[renato]

Looks like those pesky jags got in there first...

:wink:

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[scm70nyd1973]

I drew a deep breath of shock what i saw this. It really is an extraordinarily ganting piece of architecture that looks like a cross between a 60's office block and the banana flats.

It's almost upsetting.

If you were looking in and didn't know you would think that this is a building that is beng prepared for demolition - but no the "faymoose' bum it up to be a state of art structure or erection as would be more fitting to describe it as bein when linked to some of their support.

[Billy Whizz]

Just watching the Patrick game, they play in front of 3 stands every week. Just shows how the SPFL have pandered to Hearts

[SirDavidsNapper]

They had a wooden main stand. A 70's office block is definatley an upgrade. No wonder they're creaming over it. It's quite cute actually.

[Sioux]

Hobos have all been fooled into thinking it looks mundane. Here's the reason;

"As for the exterior, it's chameleon-like properties will be on full display with the changing light of the seasons and weather."

This prat needs help.

[Peevemor]

Hobos have all been fooled into thinking it looks mundane. Here's the reason;

"As for the exterior, it's chameleon-like properties will be on full display with the changing light of the seasons and weather."

This prat needs help.
Chameleon like? At it's worst it looks crap and at it's best all you see is the reflection of what's across the road (and the sky).

[Callum7]

Hobos have all been fooled into thinking it looks mundane. Here's the reason;

"As for the exterior, it's chameleon-like properties will be on full display with the changing light of the seasons and weather."

This prat needs help.

It’s onyl chameleon like because it blends in the the rest of the ***** around it.

[Jack Hackett]

Hobos have all been fooled into thinking it looks mundane. Here's the reason;

"As for the exterior, it's chameleon-like properties will be on full display with the changing light of the seasons and weather."

This prat needs help.

Does he mean like this?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fryTzjdzhXk


You have to wonder at the levels of delusion prevalent amongst them :rolleyes:

[Phil MaGlass]

Funny thing is, we have been saying for years there gonnae build flats on Tinycastle and it looks like that´s what their main stand is, if they go bust again, they already have the not so breathtaking views of the castle and a kids playground, easy to build flats inside.

[Northern Hibby]

Anybody ever been to 🐖castle for hospitality on derby day?

[Scouse Hibee]

I went down today to take a look, it looked horrendous to the naked eye but once I put on maroon tinted glasses it looked an architectural masterpiece. Better than them 3D glasses.

[Jack]

Anybody ever been to 🐖castle for hospitality on derby day?

Yup. It was very good food and lots to drink!

Downside is the host.

[Carheenlea]

Latest pictures. Can't be long before its completed now.

http://i64.tinypic.com/2evvkte.jpg



http://i67.tinypic.com/24wzuaa.jpg




http://i66.tinypic.com/2nvb4ls.jpg

[IWasThere2016]

Latest pictures. Can't be long before its completed now.

http://i64.tinypic.com/2evvkte.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/24wzuaa.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/2nvb4ls.jpg

:faf:

[BroxburnHibee]

Drove past it the other night. Is it 6 weeks now?

Absolutely no chance it will be ready.

I suspect they're already negotiating more games at Murrayfield right now.

[Crazyhorse]

Yes. The opaque panels hide the floor and the void/plenum between the ceiling and the underside of the floor above.

So they have had to cancel their amazing usp - the great glass curtain of Gorgie.

Still never mind at least they will have chips. And how many clubs are able to serve chips eh? That will really set them apart and really makes up for the fact that their ground:
1. Is still much smaller than ER
2. Has 4 one tier stands
3. Has no corporate hospitality facing the pitch
4. Has a 'Skyline View Lounge" with no skyline view
5. Is over budget
6. Is overdue
7. Is rather sh*** looking

[jacomo]

:faf:


Just waiting on the seats...

:faf:

[macca70]

Drove past it the other night. Is it 6 weeks now?

Absolutely no chance it will be ready.

I suspect they're already negotiating more games at Murrayfield right now.

They can't otherwise I think they would have already announced murrayfield for longer. Scotland rugger play 3 internationals at Murrayfield in November

[Keith_M]

I think it'll be ready in time.


The only thing to be decided is what that 'time' is adjusted to.

[One Day Soon]

Uncanny how close it is to the original plan[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/1147f2bc7d73cced2531ba89cc409f9b.jpg

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Wait, the picture on the right cannot be the actual new Hearts stand surely? Tell me for God's sake that isn't what they've actually built?

[FilipinoHibs]

They can't otherwise I think they would have already announced murrayfield for longer. Scotland rugger play 3 internationals at Murrayfield in November

Reverse the home fixtures in November then back at Murrayfield in December. I am sure any change of plans can be accommodated.

[BroxburnHibee]

Reverse the home fixtures in November then back at Murrayfield in December. I am sure any change of plans can be accommodated.

Yep and as usual the 'authorities' will bend over backwards to help the cheating b*******!!!!!

[Peevemor]

I think it'll be ready in time.


The only thing to be decided is what that 'time' is adjusted to.

Yeah, I read that on Brokeback. Apparently once you've modified the programme & completion date, you're no longer behind schedule.

I think it's a bit like owing money to yourself. :agree:

[IGRIGI]

I can't help but think of the unfinished hotel in Pyongyang when I look at that oversized monstrosity of a roof they have built.

[GreenCastle]

47 days till it's due to open to the public.

Decking for upper area - not tier :greengrin nearly all done.

Wonder if they will do lower area then seats or wait till seats arrive then install supports.

Would make sense surely to install lower section then seats - but then they may need to go onto the pitch?

Anyway - the seats are supposedly due late October which is pretty close to opening game - yams on kickback think they will be quick to install.

But as stated previously Budgie will have to make a statement in a couple weeks about progress. Would be hilarious if they said it would be ready in next statement but then there was a delay.

Anyway pic below shows the quality of build....:faf: surely there must be some sort of concrete pour over that ?!

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[Fife-Hibee]

47 days till it's due to open to the public.

Decking for upper area - not tier :greengrin nearly all done.

Wonder if they will do lower area then seats or wait till seats arrive then install supports.

Would make sense surely to install lower section then seats - but then they may need to go onto the pitch?

Anyway - the seats are supposedly due late October which is pretty close to opening game - yams on kickback think they will be quick to install.

But as stated previously Budgie will have to make a statement in a couple weeks about progress. Would be hilarious if they said it would be ready in next statement but then there was a delay.

Anyway pic below shows the quality of build....:faf: surely there must be some sort of concrete pour over that ?!

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****off ya hobo peg selling cannt ! 5-1 an aww that!!! 😂😂😂

[Kojock]

I think it'll be ready in time.


The only thing to be decided is what that 'time' is adjusted to.

Brian Kerr is there doing all the unseen work, so I have no doubt it will be open on time.

[MyJo]

Yeah, I read that on Brokeback. Apparently once you've modified the programme & completion date, you're no longer behind schedule.

I think it's a bit like owing money to yourself. :agree:

sneak preview of Dr Budge's next statement:


Work on the new stand is progressing marvellousley and we are well on our way to delivering this arcitectural wonder of the modern world by our scheduled completion date of [insert actual date of completion here] and significantly under our [insert actual cost plus £1m] budget.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Tynecastle to savour the atmosphere created by our increased capacity of [insert vague description of overall capacity to disguise the fact its still smaller than easter road] and the culinary delights of our [insert name of potato based snack] stalls

[Col2]

Latest pictures. Can't be long before its completed now.

http://i64.tinypic.com/2evvkte.jpg



http://i67.tinypic.com/24wzuaa.jpg




http://i66.tinypic.com/2nvb4ls.jpg

To be fair the 2nd picture looks like all they need to do is add in a kiosk selling chips and a little bit of paint and job done. Should be done by end of the week.🙃

[bigwheel]

Latest pictures. Can't be long before its completed now.

http://i64.tinypic.com/2evvkte.jpg



http://i67.tinypic.com/24wzuaa.jpg




http://i66.tinypic.com/2nvb4ls.jpg


are those genuine recent pictures?? If so, it looks months away from completion.....

[Col2]

I am willing to bet they have zero chance of being ready in 47 day. Deduct at least a week or two for council approval and some level of contingency to avoid moving / cancelling a fixture the day before. So reckon they have max 35 days. I reckon they need double that at least.

[BroxburnHibee]

I am willing to bet they have zero chance of being ready in 47 day. Deduct at least a week or two for council approval and some level of contingency to avoid moving / cancelling a fixture the day before. So reckon they have max 35 days. I reckon they need double that at least.

Having seen it myself I'd be willing to put my mortgage on it and I rarely gamble.

[Iain G]

Yeah, I read that on Brokeback. Apparently once you've modified the programme & completion date, you're no longer behind schedule.

I think it's a bit like owing money to yourself. :agree:

Providing they agree the revised programme with themselves it's fine, it doesn't count as being late when you only owe the time to yourself :agree::greengrin

[Iain G]

are those genuine recent pictures?? If so, it looks months away from completion.....

The structure isn't even complete never mind the metal seating deck, the roof or anything else!

Still as long as the seats turn up...

[Billy Whizz]

They should be told to play in front of 3 stands until its finished

[Hibernia&Alba]

Uncanny how close it is to the original plan[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/1147f2bc7d73cced2531ba89cc409f9b.jpg

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At the moment it resembles what I imagine a government building in communist Romania would have looked like. They have a long, long way to go yet.

[Jack]

They should be told to play in front of 3 stands until its finished

Given the need to accommodate their fandans and an away support that wouldn't be possible.

The SPFL should postpone all their home games.

[Aldo]

Wait, the picture on the right cannot be the actual new Hearts stand surely? Tell me for God's sake that isn't what they've actually built?

Hint of sarcasm there ODS. And for the record no FACT... That is what they have built!

For those looking I. You must be so proud!

[Aldo]

47 days till it's due to open to the public. Decking for upper area - not tier :greengrin nearly all done. Wonder if they will do lower area then seats or wait till seats arrive then install supports. Would make sense surely to install lower section then seats - but then they may need to go onto the pitch? Anyway - the seats are supposedly due late October which is pretty close to opening game - yams on kickback think they will be quick to install. But as stated previously Budgie will have to make a statement in a couple weeks about progress. Would be hilarious if they said it would be ready in next statement but then there was a delay. Anyway pic below shows the quality of build....:faf: surely there must be some sort of concrete pour over that ?! <img src="http://www.hibs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19370"/>

Aye but once completed they need to get a safety certificate??

[GlesgaeHibby]

I am willing to bet they have zero chance of being ready in 47 day. Deduct at least a week or two for council approval and some level of contingency to avoid moving / cancelling a fixture the day before. So reckon they have max 35 days. I reckon they need double that at least.

I reckon they might just get there in time.

Yams on Brokeback seem confident that the lower decking starts next weeks, and seats are due on 28th. They'll have next to no facilities for the first game. Seats, toilets and safe access is all they'll need though and reckon they might just get there, but will need to use Wheatfield for changing rooms, tunnel etc.

Budget over-runs, cost of Murrayfield and lost hospitality revenue (as the stand will only be a shell until next year) + Cathro's pay off will be hurting them though.

Still, at least they've got a League Cup quarter final to look forward to tonight.....:greengrin

[lyonhibs]

Once "initially complete" I imagine it'll look half decent from the pitch looking to the seats but upon closer inspection the build quality and finish level will be as grubby, slipshod and scabby as one would expect from them.

Once the finishing touches are put on, whenever that happens, I guess it'll be alright and after all it can't be as much of a fire/lung hazard as that asbestos shed they had before so congrats to them on dragging themselves into 2017 in that regard at least.

Nothing, however, can save that exterior "glass wall" (aka loads of windaes) from being an absolute jakey 1970's office building carbuncle and fabulous waste of money.

[Skol]

I reckon they might just get there in time.

Yams on Brokeback seem confident that the lower decking starts next weeks, and seats are due on 28th. They'll have next to no facilities for the first game. Seats, toilets and safe access is all they'll need though and reckon they might just get there, but will need to use Wheatfield for changing rooms, tunnel etc.

Budget over-runs, cost of Murrayfield and lost hospitality revenue (as the stand will only be a shell until next year) + Cathro's pay off will be hurting them though.

Still, at least they've got a League Cup quarter final to look forward to tonight.....:greengrin

How can the lower decking start when the steel frame (or whatever fancy name its been allocated) isnt there yet ?

[Skol]

well there you go - copied from kickback. These guys believe anything

'Lightweight composite staging was required to the upper areas for ease of installation, so that large 'long reach' cranes would not be required to go on the pitch.

Due to the position, there is not a similar problem with the lower sections and cheaper concrete staging can be installed.'

[iwasthere1972]

Uncanny how close it is to the original plan[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/1147f2bc7d73cced2531ba89cc409f9b.jpg

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I'm assuming that they have to bulldoze the one on the right to make way for the one on the left.

[iwasthere1972]

Latest pictures. Can't be long before its completed now.

http://i64.tinypic.com/2evvkte.jpg



http://i67.tinypic.com/24wzuaa.jpg




http://i66.tinypic.com/2nvb4ls.jpg

Is that still the old stand that's up?

****hole.

[Skol]

Is that still the old stand that's up?

****hole.

looks just about ready

[iwasthere1972]

looks just about ready

Aye ready for something.

[Mentalbarnett]

It will be interesting to see if the stand collapse in Durham has any impact on the safety checks required to open the stand.

[Skol]

That was a temporary stand.

Then again this one doesn't look like it is built to last either.

[Aldo]

It begs the question as to why they cannot play in front of 3 stands if no heavy equipment will be on pitch and thus won't damage it??

Is this a question the SFA/SPFL have asked the yams.

This was always planned imho and it was all about making money. Plain and simple.

They have brought this upon themselves and should never have been allowed to sell more ST's than seating for the 3 remaining stands.


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[Peevemor]

well there you go - copied from kickback. These guys believe anything

'Lightweight composite staging was required to the upper areas for ease of installation, so that large 'long reach' cranes would not be required to go on the pitch.

Due to the position, there is not a similar problem with the lower sections and cheaper concrete staging can be installed.'
That's nonsense. The weight of the individual concrete units is almost negligible for these machines

[jacomo]

That's nonsense. The weight of the individual concrete units is almost negligible for these machines


Even super massive big ones that Hearts would use?

[One Day Soon]

Hint of sarcasm there ODS. And for the record no FACT... That is what they have built!

For those looking I. You must be so proud!


I'm genuinely stunned. In fact I actually feel sorry for them. That is absolutely God-awful.

[Aldo]

I'm genuinely stunned. In fact I actually feel sorry for them. That is absolutely God-awful.

Yip but the way they are promoting it would seem like it's the best stand ever built.

If we built a stand like that I'd be totally and utterly embarrassed!

Our East is far nicer

[Firestarter]

It begs the question as to why they cannot play in front of 3 stands if no heavy equipment will be on pitch and thus won't damage it??

Is this a question the SFA/SPFL have asked the yams.

This was always planned imho and it was all about making money. Plain and simple.

They have brought this upon themselves and should never have been allowed to sell more ST's than seating for the 3 remaining stands.


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In my opinion they sold the number of season tickets knowing that the stand would never be finished to add to their case of swapping games and using Murrayfield. All pre-planned and they are taking the spfl for a ride.

[Aldo]

In my opinion they sold the number of season tickets knowing that the stand would never be finished to add to their case of swapping games and using Murrayfield. All pre-planned and they are taking the spfl for a ride.

Indeed!


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[Billy Whizz]

In my opinion they sold the number of season tickets knowing that the stand would never be finished to add to their case of swapping games and using Murrayfield. All pre-planned and they are taking the spfl for a ride.

100% agree
Should have made provisions, by capping season ticket numbers until they knew it would be completed on time
Taken the SPFL for a ride alright

[Firestarter]

100% agree
Should have made provisions, by capping season ticket numbers until they knew it would be completed on time
Taken the SPFL for a ride alright

Yep, it's always poor wee hearts and they get away with this ****. Then they turn around and tell Aberdeen to bolt when they asked to train on the pitch and nothing is said. When that stand isn't ready enough should be enough, why should they profit for their mistakes? They should be forced to play in front of three stands and use some of the cash they will make playing at a rugby ground to refund supporters who miss out.

[greenginger]

Yep, it's always poor wee hearts and they get away with this ****. Then they turn around and tell Aberdeen to bolt when they asked to train on the pitch and nothing is said. When that stand isn't ready enough should be enough, why should they profit for their mistakes? They should be forced to play in front of three stands and use some of the cash they will make playing at a rugby ground to refund supporters who miss out.


Suppose they would argue that the temporary occupation certificate they had to use the facilities under the Wheatfield Stand has expired ( which it has ) so they have nowhere for players to change . :greengrin

[Firestarter]

Suppose they would argue argue that the temporary occupation certificate they had to use the facilities under the Wheatfield Stand has expired ( which it has ) so they have nowhere for players to change . :greengrin

They irony if they used certificates (or lack of) as an excuse. :greengrin:

[Newry Hibs]

Yep, it's always poor wee hearts and they get away with this ****. Then they turn around and tell Aberdeen to bolt when they asked to train on the pitch and nothing is said. When that stand isn't ready enough should be enough, why should they profit for their mistakes? They should be forced to play in front of three stands and use some of the cash they will make playing at a rugby ground to refund supporters who miss out.

Is it normal to have an away team train on the pitch for a league game?

[Firestarter]

Is it normal to have an away team train on the pitch for a league game?

Is it normal for the home team to have games played at a rugby stadium due to the spfl cutting them slack? Then they are that graciously they tell a member club to bolt. Classy.

[Kojock]

100% agree
Should have made provisions, by capping season ticket numbers until they knew it would be completed on time
Taken the SPFL for a ride alright

Could be coincidence but Budgie was elected on to the SPFL board for season 2017/18. The whole thing stinks.

[Keith_M]

Is it normal to have an away team train on the pitch for a league game?


No, but this was hardly normal circumstances.


Aberdeen have played at Tynecastle loads of times, so the surroundings are familiar enough. When clubs travel for Euro competitions, it's quite common for a request to be granted to play at the stadium, to familarise the team with the new surroundings.

To me, Aberdeen playing at Murrayfield had more in common with the Euro Game scenario, so a request to train there wasn't unreasonable.

[TRC]

I'm just home from Stockholm and stayed next to Tele2arena lit up at night really nice to look at. The yams can only dream!!!

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[Thecat23]

No, but this was hardly normal circumstances.


Aberdeen have played at Tynecastle loads of times, so the surroundings are familiar enough. When clubs travel for Euro competitions, it's quite common for a request to be granted to play at the stadium, to familarise the team with the new surroundings.

To me, Aberdeen playing at Murrayfield had more in common with the Euro Game scenario, so a request to train there wasn't unreasonable.

Spot on, Aberdeen hasn't played there before wanted a quick training session and were refused. Hearts have been sneaky in everything they have done regarding this stand. The delay is clearly meant they just spout lie after lie after lie. Embarrassing club!

[jacomo]

No, but this was hardly normal circumstances.


Aberdeen have played at Tynecastle loads of times, so the surroundings are familiar enough. When clubs travel for Euro competitions, it's quite common for a request to be granted to play at the stadium, to familarise the team with the new surroundings.

To me, Aberdeen playing at Murrayfield had more in common with the Euro Game scenario, so a request to train there wasn't unreasonable.


:agree:

Just Hertz showing their (lack of) class again.

[Iggy Pope]

Spot on, Aberdeen hasn't played there before wanted a quick training session and were refused. Hearts have been sneaky in everything they have done regarding this stand. The delay is clearly meant they just spout lie after lie after lie. Embarrassing club!

If Aberdeen fancied a session at Murrayfield it should have been the SRU they approached, not Hearts. Hearts don't own the access rights to Murrayfield.

[Newry Hibs]

No, but this was hardly normal circumstances.


Aberdeen have played at Tynecastle loads of times, so the surroundings are familiar enough. When clubs travel for Euro competitions, it's quite common for a request to be granted to play at the stadium, to familarise the team with the new surroundings.

To me, Aberdeen playing at Murrayfield had more in common with the Euro Game scenario, so a request to train there wasn't unreasonable.

I wonder how many teams asked to train at Easter Road / Tynecastle / Ibrox from the First Division (and lower in the The Rangers case) a few years ago when all 3 teams were there. Quite a few teams playing there for the first time in recent years I would think.

[Newry Hibs]

If Aberdeen fancied a session at Murrayfield it should have been the SRU they approached, not Hearts. Hearts don't own the access rights to Murrayfield.

Maybe they do as part of the hire agreement?

Different sport / country / circumstances - but I was involved in a local Gaelic club that happened to use the same stadium the County team used for big matches. For a few days before a match the county board 'owned' all access and use of the pitch and stadium.

[hibbysam]

I wonder how many teams asked to train at Easter Road / Tynecastle / Ibrox from the First Division (and lower in the The Rangers case) a few years ago when all 3 teams were there. Quite a few teams playing there for the first time in recent years I would think.

Hearts were allowed to train at Alloa's ground as it was artificial. It's all about courtesy I suppose.

[Firestarter]

I wonder how many teams asked to train at Easter Road / Tynecastle / Ibrox from the First Division (and lower in the The Rangers case) a few years ago when all 3 teams were there. Quite a few teams playing there for the first time in recent years I would think.

You are missing the point completely. Hearts ask to play at Murrayfield and swap matches to help build their dump and it's approved by the spfl. An spfl
Club ask them to train on the pitch of a stadium they have been given special treatment to play there in the first place, Hearts tell them to bolt. Classless as anything and very little said.

[Keith_M]

I wonder how many teams asked to train at Easter Road / Tynecastle / Ibrox from the First Division (and lower in the The Rangers case) a few years ago when all 3 teams were there. Quite a few teams playing there for the first time in recent years I would think.

Did any of them ask and get knocked back?

[kaimendhibs]

Utterley classless

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[Keith_M]

Anywaaay...

Have the seats arrived yet?

[G B Young]

Yeah, I read that on Brokeback. Apparently once you've modified the programme & completion date, you're no longer behind schedule.

I think it's a bit like owing money to yourself. :agree:

That 'owing the debt to ourselves' line worked out well for them didn't it?

While the shortfall in funding for the stand is sadly unlikely to tip them towards a second spell in administration, it would be gratifying so see work grind to halt and leave them to 'modify' the completion date again.

In yam world, even if the stand sat unfinished a decade from now they could just continue modifying the completion date and hey presto they'd be back 'on schedule'.

[Hibbycol]

Anywaaay...

Have the seats arrived yet?Who cares ,the longer the stand isn't fit for use the more it's hitting the poppy fund thieves in the pocket, long may it continue

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[Arch Stanton]

Anywaaay...

Have the seats arrived yet?

There's no way of knowing - progress on the stand is just sooooooooooo sloooowwwwww. More excitement watching the weeds in my garden grow.

The poor dears have had to resort to all sorts of shennanigans to keep things going on their thread -
Pics of the ground in the fifties
Pics of Murrayfield
Pics of their curtain wall with superimposed pics of the 5-1 cup win
Debates about the window cleaning costs
Lots of queries about how big (or small?) their stadium will be
Endless pics of the paving at the front being installed (yes, really)
Pics of the seat decking going in which are marginally different from similar pics from weeks ago (except the crane is sometimes not even there - I can't imagine where that would be sloping off to!)
And yes, lots and lots of people saying how great it's all going to be (trying to convince themselves I imagine)

[Jack]

I don't suppose they've got any pictures of seats being loaded onto a boat?

Thought not!

[jonty]

I don't suppose they've got any pictures of seats being loaded onto a boat?

Thought not!

it was supposed to be
19380

But instead they sent
19381

[Not In The Know]

No, but this was hardly normal circumstances.


Aberdeen have played at Tynecastle loads of times, so the surroundings are familiar enough. When clubs travel for Euro competitions, it's quite common for a request to be granted to play at the stadium, to familarise the team with the new surroundings.

To me, Aberdeen playing at Murrayfield had more in common with the Euro Game scenario, so a request to train there wasn't unreasonable.


The yams have stretched every rule in the book with this development. All so they can fleece their fans for season tickets money in advance, knowing full well they wouldn't have a seat to sit in for half the season. The SPFL board have been way more than accommodating. Every other team takes it on the chin and plays with 3 stands (yamboids even did this preseason) its a blatant cash grab and to deny a fellow SPFL member the courtesy of training at Murrayfield is disgusting.

There is the rather embarrassing scenario where the Jambos didn't have the authority to allow them access tho!

That doesn't hide the fact they are still cheating B*******S

[Deansy]

Wonder if (if it ever does get finished ??) the media will question Budge/Hearts about the 'Mystery of the Missing Glass Curtain' ............................ :faf:

[jonty]

:greengrin
Being serious, for a minute. Is there some (yet unbuilt) glass to go up in front of the existing front?

[Keith_M]

:greengrin
Being serious, for a minute. Is there some (yet unbuilt) glass to go up in front of the existing front?


Yes, but it's invisible, so it won't look any different when it's done.

[Peevemor]

:greengrin
Being serious, for a minute. Is there some (yet unbuilt) glass to go up in front of the existing front?
No. The mediocre 3D images that were produced shows frameless glazing that depasses the top and the sides of the curved (in fact it's faceted) frontage. Apart from being impossible to construct as illustrated, it was obviously too expensive so they've ended up with what we can now see.

[Mibbes Aye]

:greengrin
Being serious, for a minute. Is there some (yet unbuilt) glass to go up in front of the existing front?

It's a curtain (singular). It's possibly already up, but just pulled to the side :agree:

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I am well aware of the history but the poster was saying the mosaic on the High Street should be the first and only club badge. It was never ours.


"I think the poster has now corrected you.

The point I was making is that our name and badge are woven into the historical fabric of Edinburgh - we ARE the team of Auld Reekie.

Our famous badge is based on that historic landmark on the Royal Mile, and although our unique Club name came from a dance hall, it is shared by the above landmark and with a renowned novel by the incomparable Sir Walter Scott "Heart of Midlothian".

Makes me proud".

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[jonty]

Yes, but it's invisible, so it won't look any different when it's done.
Invisible glass - another first for them :greengrin

It's a curtain (singular). It's possibly already up, but just pulled to the side :agree:
I like this one the best :agree:

No. The mediocre 3D images that were produced shows frameless glazing that depasses the top and the sides of the curved (in fact it's faceted) frontage. Apart from being impossible to construct as illustrated, it was obviously too expensive so they've ended up with what we can now see.

Cost cutting. excellent. I'm glad i wasn't overlooking it :greengrin

[G B Young]

No. The mediocre 3D images that were produced shows frameless glazing that depasses the top and the sides of the curved (in fact it's faceted) frontage. Apart from being impossible to construct as illustrated, it was obviously too expensive so they've ended up with what we can now see.

By that do you mean it's a series of straight pieces of framework angled to loosely create the impression of a seamless curve? As you say, smacks of doing things on the cheap.

[Peevemor]

By that do you mean it's a series of straight pieces of framework angled to loosely create the impression of a seamless curve? As you say, smacks of doing things on the cheap.
To be fair the vast majority of "curved" buildings are done this way, otherwise you're speaking about very slightly curved glazing which is ridiculously expensive.

But they keep going on about their curve and there's nothing to stop us being pedantic.

So faceted it is!

[Joe6-2]

it was supposed to be
19380

But instead they sent
19381

😂😂😂

[Bristolhibby]

So we playing at Murrayfield on the day after Boxing Day yet?

Would help if Hearts come clean soon and allow me to buy some flights.

J

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I am well aware of the history but the poster was saying the mosaic on the High Street should be the first and only club badge. It was never ours.


"I think the poster has now corrected you.

The point I was making is that our name and badge are woven into the historical fabric of Edinburgh - we ARE the team of Auld Reekie.

Our famous badge is based on that historic landmark on the Royal Mile, and although our unique Club name came from a dance hall, it is shared by the above landmark and with a renowned novel by the incomparable Sir Walter Scott "Heart of Midlothian".

Makes me proud".

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Aye .... right :faf:



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What a load of guff, the Walter Scott Book and the Mosaic pre-dates thier existence by about 50 years all they did was copy it, thier name and badge are rip-offs :hilarious:

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I am well aware of the history but the poster was saying the mosaic on the High Street should be the first and only club badge. It was never ours.


"I think the poster has now corrected you.

The point I was making is that our name and badge are woven into the historical fabric of Edinburgh - we ARE the team of Auld Reekie.

Our famous badge is based on that historic landmark on the Royal Mile, and although our unique Club name came from a dance hall, it is shared by the above landmark and with a renowned novel by the incomparable Sir Walter Scott "Heart of Midlothian".

Makes me proud".

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Aye .... right :faf:



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We missed a trick - should have called our club Royal Mile Hibs - just think of the history that would give us, never mind the weave into the historical fabric.

Just when you think they can't get any more deluded some roaster comes out with this guff.

[NAE NOOKIE]

What a load of guff, the Walter Scott Book and the Mosaic pre-dates thier existence by about 50 years all they did was copy it, thier name and badge are rip-offs :hilarious:

Well, to be fair from that point of view you could say ours are as well, the name Hibernian was well in use before Hibs came along and every component of our badge has been used in various coats of arms pre 1875.

The difference is the 'Auld Reekie's team' crap ... they would love to lay claim to that title, but so long as we are around they cant and they know it, even if the difference in our supports was on a par with Nottingham Forest and Notts County for example it would still be at best an ignorant and arrogant claim to make ..... as it is the difference is miles from being at a level where they can make that claim and be able to justify it with numbers.

In fact .... If their name and badge are what they are trying to use to justify such a silly claim, show me where the word Edinburgh appears in either :greengrin

[Iggy Pope]

Maybe they do as part of the hire agreement?

Different sport / country / circumstances - but I was involved in a local Gaelic club that happened to use the same stadium the County team used for big matches. For a few days before a match the county board 'owned' all access and use of the pitch and stadium.

I'd imagine that if the SRU have plans to use the stadium at any stage other than the Saturday they've leased it to Hearts then there will only be one 'owner'. Fanciful garbage that Hearts can tell Aberdeen they're not getting in. (Not certain who is making it up mind you, could just as easy be Aberdeen).
The SRU will whore the place out to anyone I'm certain.

[fat freddy]

They are named after a nightclub that the original players attended. If they were formed one hundred years later they would be called Buster Browns F.C. or Fire Island F.C.

They are basically a pub team named after the pub they bevvied in.

Hibs were named after the country of the clubs founders. No big deal, but we dont claim to be anything other than what we are, an Edinburgh team formed by immigrant Irishmen playing football in Leith for all the community.

[Jack Hackett]

Well, to be fair from that point of view you could say ours are as well, the name Hibernian was well in use before Hibs came along and every component of our badge has been used in various coats of arms pre 1875.

The difference is the 'Auld Reekie's team' crap ... they would love to lay claim to that title, but so long as we are around they cant and they know it, even if the difference in our supports was on a par with Nottingham Forest and Notts County for example it would still be at best an ignorant and arrogant claim to make ..... as it is the difference is miles from being at a level where they can make that claim and be able to justify it with numbers.

In fact .... If their name and badge are what they are trying to use to justify such a silly claim, show me where the word Edinburgh appears in either :greengrin

Their ground isn't even in Midlothian. They're not at the heart of anything other than their own delusion. Ignorant pompous effwits to a man, woman and child

[Carheenlea]

Once the ground is completed, I take it they will still have the traditional four corner floodlights casting four shadows on the players and pitch intruders rather than the contemporary floodlighting rigs attached to roofing favoured by most modern arenas?

[Jack Hackett]

Once the ground is completed, I take it they will still have the traditional four corner floodlights casting four shadows on the players and pitch intruders rather than the contemporary floodlighting rigs attached to roofing favoured by most modern arenas?

Get real. They're at least 50 years behind the rest of the world.

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I am well aware of the history but the poster was saying the mosaic on the High Street should be the first and only club badge. It was never ours.


"I think the poster has now corrected you.

The point I was making is that our name and badge are woven into the historical fabric of Edinburgh - we ARE the team of Auld Reekie.

Our famous badge is based on that historic landmark on the Royal Mile, and although our unique Club name came from a dance hall, it is shared by the above landmark and with a renowned novel by the incomparable Sir Walter Scott "Heart of Midlothian".

Makes me proud".

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Aye .... right :faf:



https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.AbwmluWPx5VV_dj9gC4lugEsDH&pid=15.1Always said, even though the high street landmark really is nothing to do with them I'm happy enough to regard them as the Midlothians. Nothing to do with Edinburgh.

The " heart" of Midlothian is up for conjecture, I'll go first-somewhere south of Penicuik?

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[Mibbes Aye]

Always said, even though the high street landmark really is nothing to do with them I'm happy enough to regard them as the Midlothians. Nothing to do with Edinburgh.

The " heart" of Midlothian is up for conjecture, I'll go first-somewhere south of Penicuik?

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The civic amenity site at Stobhill :agree:

[Bostonhibby]

The civic amenity site at Stobhill :agree:Would they be renting or owning it?

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[Mibbes Aye]

Would they be renting or owning it?

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Probably just scavenging for bits to tart up their stadium to be honest.

[Bostonhibby]

Probably just scavenging for bits to tart up their stadium to be honest.Girders from a scrappy in Bolton apparently [emoji6]

Big team though.

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[Mibbes Aye]

Girders from a scrappy in Bolton apparently [emoji6]

Big team though.

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Stobhill could see them right for a few forty-year old deep fat fryers though.

Chips don't cook themselves.

[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

Girders from a scrappy in Bolton apparently [emoji6]

Big team though.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4GdWK_WoNs

[MrSmith]

I always thought they would end up as hearts of mid-livingstone.