Hearts' New Stand Thread (Merged)

[7heaven]

Why are you posting photos of the New St Andrews House demolition site?

Have the Chandeliers not been delivered yet.

[Bostonhibby]

It's been a double edged sword really.

They saved the club and the ground however they've more or less been forced to stay in that location and are severely restricted in how it can be developed - as the current monstrosity illustrates perfectly!

Not only that the extra cost incurred in the current development and the fact it cannot be further developed will leave them hamstrung for decades to come.I know. We really shouldn't laugh but....

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[SouthMoroccoStu]

Can you actually "own" a war memorial? Not really in the spirit of it

Surely it's there for everyone

[CropleyWasGod]

Can you actually "own" a war memorial? Not really in the spirit of it

Surely it's there for everyone

This suggests it's a public monument:-

https://canmore.org.uk/site/237149/edinburgh-haymarket-heart-of-midlothian-war-memorial

[SouthMoroccoStu]

This suggests it's a public monument:-

https://canmore.org.uk/site/237149/edinburgh-haymarket-heart-of-midlothian-war-memorial

My point exactly

Plenty of clubs have memorials to past managers, players and fans, I don't doubt these are owned by the clubs or supporters or historical trusts.

But calming to own a public memorial to a world wide event for petty point scoring over your rivals is crass and in poor taste.

[lapsedhibee]

This suggests it's a public monument:-

https://canmore.org.uk/site/237149/edinburgh-haymarket-heart-of-midlothian-war-memorial

Slightly odd site, that. Appears to list Tynecastle itself as the location of a war memorial:https://canmore.org.uk/site/68133/edinburgh-mcleod-street-tynecastle-park-stadium

[Thecat23]

Their stand is *****
Their fans are *****
Their manager is *****
Their owner is *****
Their club is *****
They all talk *****,

Ladies and gentlemen Heart Of Midlothian football club.

[worcesterhibby]

Maybe it's just me but I don't really see why Hearts are so proud that they...

"inspired a widely accepted change in attitude towards the war effort and thousands of Hearts supporters, along with players and supporters of other clubs joined The 16th Royal Scots"

Basically they are saying that they were a key reason that young, hard working men, left home to face a pointless and horrific death, fighting to ensure that the British Monarchy and the establishment didn't lose out financially to the German Monarchy and establishment. I mourn the loss of those young lives whether they were Hearts players, Hibs players, milkmen, dockers, miners or shop workers. However to crow about your part in encouraging young men to kill and be killed on behalf of Europe's rich elite is absolutely immoral.

The first World war wasn't about defeating Fascism it was about power and money and who ruled the roost in Europe, in fact it was the repercussions of the First World war that led to the rise of Fascism.

I had three great Uncles die in WW1 two of them on the Somme, three brothers out of four went to war and never returned.

I don't even wear a poppy now, it has been hijacked by those who like to stir up jingoistic support for modern wars and our current professional army and supports the culture of modern warfare that brings death and despair to so many and wealth and power to the ruling elite.

[lapsedhibee]

Maybe it's just me but I don't really see why Hearts are so proud that they...

"inspired a widely accepted change in attitude towards the war effort and thousands of Hearts supporters, along with players and supporters of other clubs joined The 16th Royal Scots"

Basically they are saying that they were a key reason that young, hard working men, left home to face a pointless and horrific death, fighting to ensure that the British Monarchy and the establishment didn't lose out financially to the German Monarchy and establishment. I mourn the loss of those young lives whether they were Hearts players, Hibs players, milkmen, dockers, miners or shop workers. However to crow about your part in encouraging young men to kill and be killed on behalf of Europe's rich elite is absolutely immoral.

The first World war wasn't about defeating Fascism it was about power and money and who ruled the roost in Europe, in fact it was the repercussions of the First World war that led to the rise of Fascism.

I had three great Uncles die in WW1 two of them on the Somme, three brothers out of four went to war and never returned.

I don't even wear a poppy now, it has been hijacked by those who like to stir up jingoistic support for modern wars and our current professional army and supports the culture of modern warfare that brings death and despair to so many and wealth and power to the ruling elite.

First you say that our cup win was tainted by using Lithuanian pensioners' savings to buy it. Now you say that our world war win was tainted by the pointless slaughter of millions. Will your hobo jealousy never end?

[Bostonhibby]

Maybe it's just me but I don't really see why Hearts are so proud that they...

"inspired a widely accepted change in attitude towards the war effort and thousands of Hearts supporters, along with players and supporters of other clubs joined The 16th Royal Scots"

Basically they are saying that they were a key reason that young, hard working men, left home to face a pointless and horrific death, fighting to ensure that the British Monarchy and the establishment didn't lose out financially to the German Monarchy and establishment. I mourn the loss of those young lives whether they were Hearts players, Hibs players, milkmen, dockers, miners or shop workers. However to crow about your part in encouraging young men to kill and be killed on behalf of Europe's rich elite is absolutely immoral.

The first World war wasn't about defeating Fascism it was about power and money and who ruled the roost in Europe, in fact it was the repercussions of the First World war that led to the rise of Fascism.

I had three great Uncles die in WW1 two of them on the Somme, three brothers out of four went to war and never returned.

I don't even wear a poppy now, it has been hijacked by those who like to stir up jingoistic support for modern wars and our current professional army and supports the culture of modern warfare that brings death and despair to so many and wealth and power to the ruling elite.Agree every word.

They've probably managed to offend an even wider group than even they would normally do. Here's me thinking patriotism and peer pressure might have been the major influencer in WW1 recruitment.


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[hibee_nation]

Maybe it's just me but I don't really see why Hearts are so proud that they...

"inspired a widely accepted change in attitude towards the war effort and thousands of Hearts supporters, along with players and supporters of other clubs joined The 16th Royal Scots"

Basically they are saying that they were a key reason that young, hard working men, left home to face a pointless and horrific death, fighting to ensure that the British Monarchy and the establishment didn't lose out financially to the German Monarchy and establishment. I mourn the loss of those young lives whether they were Hearts players, Hibs players, milkmen, dockers, miners or shop workers. However to crow about your part in encouraging young men to kill and be killed on behalf of Europe's rich elite is absolutely immoral.

The first World war wasn't about defeating Fascism it was about power and money and who ruled the roost in Europe, in fact it was the repercussions of the First World war that led to the rise of Fascism.

I had three great Uncles die in WW1 two of them on the Somme, three brothers out of four went to war and never returned.

I don't even wear a poppy now, it has been hijacked by those who like to stir up jingoistic support for modern wars and our current professional army and supports the culture of modern warfare that brings death and despair to so many and wealth and power to the ruling elite.

Agreed as an ex serviceman i never wore a poppy this year. Still put money in the box because its right we help others who have put themselves in harms way regardless of the rights and wrongs of it.
On facebook you get ads for poppy t shirts and flags and the like some it has gone way beyond a dignified day to remember the war dead.

[jacomo]

Levein in the EEN today says he wouldn't mind if Scotland left Hampden:

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-boss-open-to-moving-scotland-games-to-bt-murrayfield-1-4611394

"For the smaller games you could go to Tynecastle, Easter Road or Aberdeen and get a full house."

Er, you're not going to be playing any proper international fixtures at Tynecastle, dufus. The pitch isn't compliant.

[Bobby's Cinema]

No chance the stand will be open based on photos from this morning. Expect an announcement soon

[Firestarter]

Levein in the EEN today says he wouldn't mind if Scotland left Hampden:

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-boss-open-to-moving-scotland-games-to-bt-murrayfield-1-4611394

"For the smaller games you could go to Tynecastle, Easter Road or Aberdeen and get a full house."

Er, you're not going to be playing any proper international fixtures at Tynecastle, dufus. The pitch isn't compliant.

Why is potter even asked his opinion on anything Scotland?

Tynie can host the Under 21 friendlies Craig. :agree:

[Smartie]

Their stand is *****
Their fans are *****
Their manager is *****
Their owner is *****
Their club is *****
They all talk *****,

Ladies and gentlemen Heart Of Midlothian football club.

That should really be their Wikipedia entry.

[Springbank]

No chance the stand will be open based on photos from this morning. Expect an announcement soon

have you got a link to the pics?

[iwasthere1972]

Latest news is that it's due to open at midnight on New Year's Eve to coincide with the fireworks display that they have put on at the castle. All windae lickers have had their invite to attend Tynecastle Park (£100 each to include chips) where they will not only be able to see the fireworks but also Edinburgh Castle.

Well jealous.

[Deansy]

Anyone who says we are not unhealthily obsessed with our city rivals need only read this thread.

After 30+ years of their keech - keech that was only made possible thanks to 'Other People's Money' are you surprised ?. What you're seeing now is the first barest glimpse of a tip of a hu*****us iceberg !!!


Bryan Jackson may have been a straight guy, but , back in 2013 he was being hailed as the " Saviour of Football Clubs ". Maybe the adulation went to his head and he came to the conclusion the the end justified the means.

I was told the reasoning behind the way the CVA vote was conducted was that Ukio Bankas was in administration too , therefor no longer considered a " connected " creditor.

There might have been some merit in that view if it were not for the fact Jackson had just finished the Portsmouth FC. administration (another club brought down by a dodgy Lithuanian Banker )

In their creditor vote there was a couple of connected companies who were in administration too. No distinction was made to them when the creditor votes were counted.

These companies votes were not counted in the non-connected creditors vote count, just as the Ukio Bankas should not have been allowed to out-vote HMRC .

All water under the bridge now, but I would love to know if Jackson was encouraged to save the Yams by persons high up in the political food chain. :cb

If they survived thanks to 'persons high up in the political food chain' then they must've been Hibees ! They knew that Hearts years of their 'Finance Football' business-plan, started by Wallet Merger, was no longer - and what we're seeing now is the result of their foresight !. They foresaw the fun we'd have once a 'Level Playing-field' was established and they were right - and the best thing about it is this is just the start. The situation in Edinburgh is slowly starting to mirror what's going on in Glasgow with Septic so far in front of the Hun they'll soon be forgetting how to spell 'Rangers' !. Here, thanks to Hearts ****-hole of a stadium, they're goosed. Decades of absolutely zero-investment to their infrastructure means Tynecastle has fast become a very heavy stone around their bolt-riddled necks ! Further developement isn't really an option (both financially and physically !) and it means we're rapidly leaving them further and further behind both on and off the field !. Right now their attendances are still holding-up but that's mainly thanks to the 'Believers', the ones brought up throughout the 'money years' (admittedly that is the vast majority of them !) the ones who're ignorant of their own club's history pre-Mercer, the ones who truly believe that Hearts have always had the financial wherewithal to just go out whenever they want and just buy players of a standard/level way, way above their historical norm !. They truly believe that what's happening with them just now is the result of some poor, unfortunate choices player-wise and that it'll just take getting in one or two good players for 'Normal sevice to be resumed' (come on - how often have we seen/heard that from a Jambo ??). Where the money's coming from to get these players is never discussed as, thanks to 30+ years of 'Other People's Money', the 'Believers' just expect/presume that Hearts will have it ! They don't or won't accept that what they're seeing on the field right now is rapidly becoming the 'norm' at Tyney but they'll be forced to soon - and when THAT happens .......................................

[Peevemor]

have you got a link to the pics?


https://i.imgur.com/WoNZKCU.jpg

[Aldo]

Yesterday wasn’t about any individual let alone a football team.

Yesterday was to show respect to those who had fallen during the first WW and also to those who have fallen since then.

To come out with the statement shows exactly the type of self egotistic club they are. Always have to be the centre of attention even when it’s not about them!


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[Winston Ingram]

https://i.imgur.com/WoNZKCU.jpg

I went past yesterday. There are no turnstyles for away fans yet either

[Thecat23]

That should really be their Wikipedia entry.

I may edit the page 😁

[Keith_M]

Bryan Jackson may have been a straight guy, but......



Let's leave the homophobic digs to that lot, please.



:tsk tsk:

[NAE NOOKIE]

Agreed as an ex serviceman i never wore a poppy this year. Still put money in the box because its right we help others who have put themselves in harms way regardless of the rights and wrongs of it.
On facebook you get ads for poppy t shirts and flags and the like some it has gone way beyond a dignified day to remember the war dead.

As a stoic defender of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance this is the only thing that's going to push me towards giving up wearing one, that and what even I have to admit is the continual pushing of it as 'a symbol of support for our armed forces' a phrase which is comparatively recent as far as I know ... remembrance and 'support' are entirely different things IMO and pushing the poppy from one towards the other does concern me.

All of which brings us back to Heart of Midlothian ....... I have never had a problem with them acknowledging what they see as a proud part of their history and certainly not with the memorial to their players, staff and supporters killed in WW1. But in recent years what was respectful acknowledgment has come far too close to exploitation of this event as a selling point for the club publicity and revenue wise.
As I understand it they have produced a poppy shirt for sale in the club shop which is £5 more expensive than the normal price of a home top, with that £5 going to charity ... what they surely must recognise is that every time a person who has already bought this seasons home top, or who had no intention of buying the 'normal' shirt, forks out for a 'poppy top' the club has made a profit going into its own coffers on the back of the WW1 team .... that IMO is seedy bordering on exploitation of what when all is said and done was a tragic waste of human life.

They need to remember that McCrae's battalion wasn't just made up of Hearts people, it was far more diverse than that ... they seem far too keen to push it as 'the Heart of Midlothian battalion' laying claim to it as their own in many subtle and not so subtle ways.

As I've said before ... I wouldn't put it past them to officially name the new stand 'The McCrae's Battalion Stand' or the '25th of November stand' to further exploit the WW1 connection .... watch this space as they say.

[Moulin Yarns]

Slightly odd site, that. Appears to list Tynecastle itself as the location of a war memorial:https://canmore.org.uk/site/68133/edinburgh-mcleod-street-tynecastle-park-stadium

Nothing odd about the site, it tells it like it is

https://canmore.org.uk/event/786298



Architect for redevelopment: James Clydesdale
Engineers for redevelopment: Cundall Johnston & Partners
Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh, has been the home of Hearts Football Club for over 100 years.
The club redeveloped at Tynecastle after four unsuccessful attempts to secure planning permission
for redevelopment on the periphery of the city. The stadium redevelopment proposals for Tynecastle
show a capacity of around 19,000 seats.
Prospect, Summer 1995



Now we know 2 things, the capacity and how behind schedule it is :greengrin

[G B Young]

I went past yesterday. There are no turnstyles for away fans yet either

If that's the case then it would seem impossible that the stadium could be passed fit for use this week? Such a late call-off would be hugely embarrassing and a logistical nightmare given that they must already have sold a good number of tickets for the game (as well as whatever hospitality they can offer). A postponement request would be their only option at such a late stage, which makes me think they'll get the game on somehow.

[EskbankHibby]

Maybe it's just me but I don't really see why Hearts are so proud that they...

"inspired a widely accepted change in attitude towards the war effort and thousands of Hearts supporters, along with players and supporters of other clubs joined The 16th Royal Scots"

Basically they are saying that they were a key reason that young, hard working men, left home to face a pointless and horrific death, fighting to ensure that the British Monarchy and the establishment didn't lose out financially to the German Monarchy and establishment. I mourn the loss of those young lives whether they were Hearts players, Hibs players, milkmen, dockers, miners or shop workers. However to crow about your part in encouraging young men to kill and be killed on behalf of Europe's rich elite is absolutely immoral.

The first World war wasn't about defeating Fascism it was about power and money and who ruled the roost in Europe, in fact it was the repercussions of the First World war that led to the rise of Fascism.

I had three great Uncles die in WW1 two of them on the Somme, three brothers out of four went to war and never returned.

I don't even wear a poppy now, it has been hijacked by those who like to stir up jingoistic support for modern wars and our current professional army and supports the culture of modern warfare that brings death and despair to so many and wealth and power to the ruling elite.

To be fair to Budge these crass attempts at remembrance 'ownership' had lessened since she had been in charge, maybe partially due to the fact that Hearts owed money to Lady Haig's poppy factory and McCrae's Battalion Trust on entering administration. You would need to have a breathtaking lack of insight to continue with that crass narrative with those FACTS in mind.

They have hit a bump in the road with the old 'living within your means' inconvenience and the fact that we have been ragdolling them for the last 2-3 years. Seems they have reverted to type unfortunately.

[Moulin Yarns]

If that's the case then it would seem impossible that the stadium could be passed fit for use this week? Such a late call-off would be hugely embarrassing and a logistical nightmare given that they must already have sold a good number of tickets for the game (as well as whatever hospitality they can offer). A postponement request would be their only option at such a late stage, which makes me think they'll get the game on somehow.

Why do thy need turnstiles? surely a man with a bucket for the cash and a clicker to count them in will suffice http://www.hibs.net/images/smilies/winky.gif

[Pete]

https://i.imgur.com/WoNZKCU.jpg

Looks like a couple of big Anderson shelters.

Another war memorial perhaps?

[SRHibs]

You see, our finest story is about far more than winning silverware. It's a story of convictions to fight for our country's freedom.

In 1914 Hearts became the first club in the United Kingdom to sign-up for the Great War as 13 players enlisted.

In doing so they inspired a widely accepted change in attitude towards the war effort and thousands of Hearts supporters, along with players and supporters of other clubs joined The 16th Royal Scots - or as it became Sir George McCrae's Sporting Battalion.

On the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916 three players were killed. In the end seven never came home.

To this day we NEVER forget. We remember the players and supporters who gave their lives, inspiring our remarkable history, every year.

The club owns Edinburgh's famous War Memorial at the Haymarket junction in west central Edinburgh, and it actively supports McCrae's Battalion Trust who have built a Cairn in the village of Contalmaison near France.

We're in awe of our history, but that does not mean we look forward. It's just that by remembering the past we can influence the future.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the efforts of those who fought and died for our country as much as anyone, but this may be the most cringeworthy piece of writing I’ve seen on any ‘major’(a relative term, of course) football team’s website. The war was tragic and to literally brag about it on your club’s official website is sickening.

“We are in awe of our history.” Parodically pathetic. I guess it indirectly highlights the state of Hearts’ footballing side.

[--------]

"You see, our finest story is about far more than winning silverware. It's a story of convictions to fight for our country's freedom.

In 1914 Hearts became the first club in the United Kingdom to sign-up for the Great War as 13 players enlisted.

In doing so they inspired a widely accepted change in attitude towards the war effort and thousands of Hearts supporters, along with players and supporters of other clubs joined The 16th Royal Scots - or as it became Sir George McCrae's Sporting Battalion.

On the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916 three players were killed. In the end seven never came home.

To this day we NEVER forget. We remember the players and supporters who gave their lives, inspiring our remarkable history, every year.

The club owns Edinburgh's famous War Memorial at the Haymarket junction in west central Edinburgh, and it actively supports McCrae's Battalion Trust who have built a Cairn in the village of Contalmaison near France.

We're in awe of our history, but that does not mean we look forward. It's just that by remembering the past we can influence the future."


Now, don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the efforts of those who fought and died for our country as much as anyone, but this may be the most cringeworthy piece of writing I’ve seen on any ‘major’(a relative term, of course) football team’s website. The war was tragic and to literally brag about it on your club’s official website is sickening.

“We are in awe of our history.” Parodically pathetic. I guess it indirectly highlights the state of Hearts’ footballing side.


Oh dear. Here we go again. Utter garbage. Pretentious, sententious bollocks. Painting over the fraud and corruption of the last 25 years with the blood of the war dead.

Disgusting.

[Not you, SRH - him.]

[Geo_1875]

"You see, our finest story is about far more than winning silverware. It's a story of convictions........"

That should be the strapline for a book about their recent history. Coaches, players and fans alike.

[Spike Mandela]

Bryan Jackson may have been a straight guy, but , back in 2013 he was being hailed as the " Saviour of Football Clubs ". Maybe the adulation went to his head and he came to the conclusion the the end justified the means.

I was told the reasoning behind the way the CVA vote was conducted was that Ukio Bankas was in administration too , therefor no longer considered a " connected " creditor.

There might have been some merit in that view if it were not for the fact Jackson had just finished the Portsmouth FC. administration (another club brought down by a dodgy Lithuanian Banker )

In their creditor vote there was a couple of connected companies who were in administration too. No distinction was made to them when the creditor votes were counted.

These companies votes were not counted in the non-connected creditors vote count, just as the Ukio Bankas should not have been allowed to out-vote HMRC .

All water under the bridge now, but I would love to know if Jackson was encouraged to save the Yams by persons high up in the political food chain. :cb

HMRC don’t take any prisoners. If they thought they were being illegally disadvantaged surely legal proceedings would have followed?

[bigwheel]

So this thread has gone from laughing about their delayed stand to revisiting debates around their administration... have people really still got energy for that topic ?? It has gone boys - let it go .....

[greenginger]

I went past yesterday. There are no turnstyles for away fans yet either


There are turnstiles. They can be seen through the glass of the digger cab. Only 6 mind you, the plan showed 8 , but you got to make savings where you can if there are escalators to pay for.

As for the war memorial at Tynecastle, there was a remembrance shield at the back of the old stand which was to be refitted to the new edifice .

[MyJo]

HMRC don’t take any prisoners. If they thought they were being illegally disadvantaged surely legal proceedings would have followed?

I think from what was said HMRC would have got nowt anyway from Hearts being liquidated so challenging it and pushing for liquidation would have just meant more work and effort from HMRC with the same end result so they haven't pursued it.

[LithgaeHibby]

So this thread has gone from laughing about their delayed stand to revisiting debates around their administration... have people really still got energy for that topic ?? It has gone boys - let it go .....

I think I'm to blame. Here's a picture of some chips (the best on the planet) to help get us back on track...

[Kojock]

There's a discussion ongoing about naming the new stand with them favouring "The McCraes Battalion Stand" and a bronze statue of a WW1 soldier sited on the piazza. Dearie me !!!

[bigwheel]

I think I'm to blame. Here's a picture of some chips (the best on the planet) to help get us back on track...

[emoji2][emoji106]

[HoboHarry]

There's a discussion ongoing about naming the new stand with them favouring "The McCraes Battalion Stand" and a bronze statue of a WW1 soldier sited on the piazza. Dearie me !!!
I hope the soldier is looking up at the sky so he's got half a chance of seeing the ball.......

[Hibernia&Alba]

There's a discussion ongoing about naming the new stand with them favouring "The McCraes Battalion Stand" and a bronze statue of a WW1 soldier sited on the piazza. Dearie me !!!

Such crassness isn't beyond them, but I'm sure the club won't do that. The 5-1 stand would win a popular vote.

[cabbageandribs1875]

I hope the soldier is looking up at the sky so he's got half a chance of seeing the ball.......



they might put it on top of the stand so at least he alone will have a view of the castle(maybe)

[SRHibs]

I hope the soldier is looking up at the sky so he's got half a chance of seeing the ball.......

It’s a heavenly brand of football.

[Tornadoes70]

Such crassness isn't beyond them, but I'm sure the club won't do that. The 5-1 stand would win a popular vote.

Seeing as that game wasn't played there wouldn't the 0-7 stand be a far more appropriate choice as the Tornadoes not only owned the Hertz in the greatest game in history they ripped them a new one so to speak. A more fitting tribute I couldn't imagine to a stadium than naming its new stand after the greatest ever Edinburgh derby team that graced its turf.

[MyJo]

There's a discussion ongoing about naming the new stand with them favouring "The McCraes Battalion Stand" and a bronze statue of a WW1 soldier sited on the piazza. Dearie me !!!

They are fast becoming an absurd parody of themselves

[Hibernia&Alba]

Seeing as that game wasn't played there wouldn't the 0-7 stand be a far more appropriate choice as the Tornadoes not only owned the Hertz in the greatest game in history they ripped them a new one so to speak. A more fitting tribute I couldn't imagine to a stadium than naming its new stand after the greatest ever Edinburgh derby team that graced its turf.

I like it, though I doubt it will happen :greengrin

[WoreTheGreen]

Ronnie Corbitt stand both tiny and only one is funny and it's not Ronnie

[Alan62]

They could call it the 1-5 Stand after the £15 MILLION it has cost.


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[Stuart93]

I'd 100% expect another delay

[3pm]

When do the fines start getting handed out?

[007]

There's a discussion ongoing about naming the new stand with them favouring "The McCraes Battalion Stand" and a bronze statue of a WW1 soldier sited on the piazza. Dearie me !!!

The 200 creditors stand.

[Sioux]

They could call it the 1-5 Stand after the £15 MILLION it has cost.


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On that note, has the old bag come clean about how this is all going to be paid for?

If memory serves, the original to cost was £9m with £1m as contingency for any overspend. I think later that cost was increased to £12m. £3m from FOH funds and £3m form 'benefactors' who remain anonymous. The balance from club funds.

If costs are up to £15m, and no one has admitted what the real figure is, how is she going to pay something like £9m? I think they had initially came up with £3m from trading results during the first two seasons back in top league, so somewhere in the region of £6m short. That's more than half their annual turnover.

Why are these fantasists not asking the question?

[Mikey]

Why are these fantasists not asking the question?

They've never had to worry about how the club finances things before so why start now!

[BobMilne]

Ronnie Corbitt stand both tiny and only one is funny and it's not Ronnie

😂😂😂😂

[Jack Hackett]

On that note, has the old bag come clean about how this is all going to be paid for?

If memory serves, the original to cost was £9m with £1m as contingency for any overspend. I think later that cost was increased to £12m. £3m from FOH funds and £3m form 'benefactors' who remain anonymous. The balance from club funds.

If costs are up to £15m, and no one has admitted what the real figure is, how is she going to pay something like £9m? I think they had initially came up with £3m from trading results during the first two seasons back in top league, so somewhere in the region of £6m short. That's more than half their annual turnover.

Why are these fantasists not asking the question?

Because they know they won't like the answers, especially if they tell the truth. Much safer to stick their fingers in each others ears and go "Lahlahlah"

[Billy Whizz]

They've never had to worry about how the club finances things before so why start now!

Sportsound reporting that safety certificate may not be issued sfor this weeks game at Tynecastle. Hearts working to the wire to get the stadium completed

[Kavinho]

On that note, has the old bag come clean about how this is all going to be paid for?

If memory serves, the original to cost was £9m with £1m as contingency for any overspend. I think later that cost was increased to £12m. £3m from FOH funds and £3m form 'benefactors' who remain anonymous. The balance from club funds.

If costs are up to £15m, and no one has admitted what the real figure is, how is she going to pay something like £9m? I think they had initially came up with £3m from trading results during the first two seasons back in top league, so somewhere in the region of £6m short. That's more than half their annual turnover.

Why are these fantasists not asking the question?

I've been waiting for this topic to come up.
Haven't a clue how its being funded.

Must Surely be causing them/her grief..


Recent Player sales didn't hit the numbers they were going for either

[Nameless]

Sportsound reporting that safety certificate may not be issued sfor this weeks game at Tynecastle

Aaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!

Well, at least they haven't sold tickets for Wheatfield 2 yet......oh, wait a minute....

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[Sioux]

I've been waiting for this topic to come up.
Haven't a clue how its being funded.

Must Surely be causing them/her grief..


Recent Player sales didn't hit the numbers they were going for either

Yip, but the only chat you get from that mob is the players they're going to get in January. Niall McGinn and Mallan are the latest!

[greenginger]

Sportsound reporting that safety certificate may not be issued sfor this weeks game at Tynecastle. Hearts working to the wire to get the stadium completed


Would somebody like to tell Sportsound that the Building Warrant has still not been issued for the new stand never mind the partial completion certificate. :greengrin

[green day]

Sportsound reporting that safety certificate may not be issued sfor this weeks game at Tynecastle. Hearts working to the wire to get the stadium completed

Ooooh, now that might make things a tad interesting !

They have been selling tickets for tynecastle, hospitality for tynecastle, and (cannae be arsed looking but I seem to remember) there is a running event on at Murrayfield.

So, I wonder what happens if hearts cant fulfil their fixture? Do the jags get a 3-0 win by default - how effin funny would that be :greengrin:greengrin

[Winston Ingram]

There are turnstiles. They can be seen through the glass of the digger cab. Only 6 mind you, the plan showed 8 , but you got to make savings where you can if there are escalators to pay for.

As for the war memorial at Tynecastle, there was a remembrance shield at the back of the old stand which was to be refitted to the new edifice .

Away turnstiles?

[Springbank]

The Money Spinning Replay Stand

[WoreTheGreen]

BYOS not bottles but seats but the bogs "they flush"another monument paid by shanks of barrhead

[Peevemor]

Looking great!... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/8dff6ae37dba16a9a8f0b83d474ad147.jpg

[Hibernia&Alba]

On that note, has the old bag come clean about how this is all going to be paid for?

If memory serves, the original to cost was £9m with £1m as contingency for any overspend. I think later that cost was increased to £12m. £3m from FOH funds and £3m form 'benefactors' who remain anonymous. The balance from club funds.

If costs are up to £15m, and no one has admitted what the real figure is, how is she going to pay something like £9m? I think they had initially came up with £3m from trading results during the first two seasons back in top league, so somewhere in the region of £6m short. That's more than half their annual turnover.

Why are these fantasists not asking the question?

Does Budge have the money to fund it and add on her six per cent?

[Bostonhibby]

Looking great!... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/8dff6ae37dba16a9a8f0b83d474ad147.jpgAm quite liking the school view. Maybe they should incorporate that into the 8th Wonder?

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[SirDavidsNapper]

There's a discussion ongoing about naming the new stand with them favouring "The McCraes Battalion Stand" and a bronze statue of a WW1 soldier sited on the piazza. Dearie me !!!

The poppy thieves stand would be better

[.Sean.]

Could they be docked points if for some reason the stands not signed off and the game doesn't go ahead?

[hibbysam]

Could they be docked points if for some reason the stands not signed off and the game doesn't go ahead?

The game should be forfeited, but I’m sure the rest of the SPFL will bend over backwards for them again.

[LithgaeHibby]

Could they be docked points if for some reason the stands not signed off and the game doesn't go ahead?

Would be my preferred option. But could they play in front of three stands (like they should have been doing for the last 3 months anyway) and refund all the gullibles who bought tickets for the over-budget stand thinking it would be ready on time?

[Billy Whizz]

Could they be docked points if for some reason the stands not signed off and the game doesn't go ahead?

Or play behind closed doors, but unfair on Partick fans

[WeveGotMcginn]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/ebb305dc8ec4377f4fbebc02676321bb.jpg :faf:


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[Bostonhibby]

The poppy thieves stand would be better

:agree: Historically accurate as well, but their ego's are big enough and they are just about pompous enough to go for the Macraes Battalion Trust stand, which the rest of the world can then pillory them about for eternity in view of the inescapable fact that they kept and used Macraes Battalion Trust money and the proof is that they disclosed it on their very own creditors list.

It's an opportunity to reinforce the point every time they look at it, surely they're not that daft?

[FastEddieFelson]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/ebb305dc8ec4377f4fbebc02676321bb.jpg :faf:


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:hilarious

[SRHibs]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/ebb305dc8ec4377f4fbebc02676321bb.jpg :faf:


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[Kojock]

Ooooh, now that might make things a tad interesting !

They have been selling tickets for tynecastle, hospitality for tynecastle, and (cannae be arsed looking but I seem to remember) there is a running event on at Murrayfield.

So, I wonder what happens if hearts cant fulfil their fixture? Do the jags get a 3-0 win by default - how effin funny would that be :greengrin:greengrin

Mens Edinburgh 10K is on Sunday starting at the Royal Mile at 10am and finishing at Murrayfield stadium so that option is out for them.

[I'm_cabbaged]

Been deleted from Twitter for some reason.

Bitch bitching again?

[nonshinyfinish]

Been deleted from Twitter for some reason.

Hertz issued a statement.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Looking great!... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/8dff6ae37dba16a9a8f0b83d474ad147.jpg

3rd best stadium in scotland

[lapsedhibee]

3rd best stadium in scotland

Yes but in yamathematics that doesn't stop it being 1st best stadium in the world.

[Joe6-2]

:agree: Historically accurate as well, but their ego's are big enough and they are just about pompous enough to go for the Macraes Battalion Trust stand, which the rest of the world can then pillory them about for eternity in view of the inescapable fact that they kept and used Macraes Battalion Trust money and the proof is that they disclosed it on their very own creditors list.

It's an opportunity to reinforce the point every time they look at it, surely they're not that daft?

Doesn't worry them in the slightest

[007]

3rd best stadium in scotland

3rd best stadium in Edinburgh.

[Joe6-2]

3rd best stadium in scotland

3rd best in Edinburgh

[Carheenlea]

Looking great!... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/8dff6ae37dba16a9a8f0b83d474ad147.jpg

One of the brightest illuminated signs in the world. Well Jel.

[G B Young]

Sportsound reporting that safety certificate may not be issued sfor this weeks game at Tynecastle. Hearts working to the wire to get the stadium completed

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41975887

[3pm]

3rd best in Edinburgh

Harsh on Spartans.

[G B Young]

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/uploads/monthly_2017_11/IMG_8573.thumb.jpg.49e70a87e57455684bb8c6e7b3c86b0 e.jpg

Anyone passing by at night who wasn't aware this had just been built would unquestionably assume this is a circa 40 year-old depressing office building which is closed for the evening. Just needs the solitary night guard sitting at a desk reading his paper to complete the sense of desolation.

[jacomo]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41975887


Play in front of 3 stands you self-important fools!

Unless of course they can't clear up that skip of a building site in time.

[Keith_M]

Match postponed until later in the season?

If so, I hope Thistle complain.

[weecounty hibby]

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/uploads/monthly_2017_11/IMG_8573.thumb.jpg.49e70a87e57455684bb8c6e7b3c86b0 e.jpg

Anyone passing by at night who wasn't aware this had just been built would unquestionably assume this is a circa 40 year-old depressing office building which is closed for the evening. Just needs the solitary night guard sitting at a desk reading his paper to complete the sense of desolation.
To be fair to them it certainly looks better in the dark!!!!

[Billy Whizz]

Match postponed until later in the season?

If so, I hope Thistle complain.

Think every club can ask for one home postponement, Celtic do it every season. Have Hearts used their postponements as fixture reversals?

[bingo70]

Think every club can ask for one home postponement, Celtic do it every season. Have Hearts used their postponements as fixture reversals?

Not at this short notice surely though?

[PatHead]

Think every club can ask for one home postponement, Celtic do it every season. Have Hearts used their postponements as fixture reversals?

Is that not within the first few games and indicated at the start of the season.

[Billy Whizz]

Is that not within the first few games and indicated at the start of the season.

No idea, but Hearts always seem to wriggle out

[hibee_girl]

Is that not within the first few games and indicated at the start of the season.

That’s how I understand it, it has to be one of the first few games of the season. Celtic have done it quite a bit in the last few years and it’s always been the 2nd or 3rd game in IIRC

[SuperAllyMcleod]

They will get a postponement - the other clubs in the bottom six won’t want Partick collecting three points for nothing.

They should certainly be fined though!

[Deansy]

On that note, has the old bag come clean about how this is all going to be paid for?

If memory serves, the original to cost was £9m with £1m as contingency for any overspend. I think later that cost was increased to £12m. £3m from FOH funds and £3m form 'benefactors' who remain anonymous. The balance from club funds.

If costs are up to £15m, and no one has admitted what the real figure is, how is she going to pay something like £9m? I think they had initially came up with £3m from trading results during the first two seasons back in top league, so somewhere in the region of £6m short. That's more than half their annual turnover.

Why are these fantasists not asking the question?

Why ask about something that's nothing to do with them ? - they've never witnessed their club paying it's way before so they'll see no reason for that to change. Besides, traditionally someone else foots their bills and this time the sucker is Ms B.

[Tornadoes70]

They will get a postponement - the other clubs in the bottom six won’t want Partick collecting three points for nothing.

They should certainly be fined though!

I would put them to the bottom of the league with zero points as they're always cheating, its in their dna.

:greengrin

[macca70]

Any other club just plays with 3 stands, why should they be any different.

They are a complete shambles.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

Thistle have already been put out by these clowns and their shambolic project. The first fixture between the teams was moved from Tynecastle to Firhill at fairly late notice, they then had to delay the ko until 4pm because of the old firm game that day. Now Thistle have to play the reversed fixture in Edinburgh and there's a fairly decent chance it will be postponed at the last minute. Shambles.

[seanshow]

They will get a postponement - the other clubs in the bottom six won’t want Partick collecting three points for nothing.

They should certainly be fined though!

or deduct the yams 3 points Now and play the Partick game at a later date.... and a further 3 point deduction for every game unfulfilled from here on in. :greengrin

[Carheenlea]

Any other club just plays with 3 stands, why should they be any different.

They are a complete shambles.

Any other club would be honest and truthful with their fellow competitors before the season started. Not Budge though - and hopefully the rest of the league will learn from this and hold anything she spouts up to more scrutiny in the future.

[3pm]

Foundation work began in January. It’d be nice to see them reach the full year.

[G B Young]

Foundation work began in January. It’d be nice to see them reach the full year.

Work officially began a year ago this week:

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/work-starts-on-hearts-main-stand-as-demolition-begins-1-4293112

[MWHIBBIES]

To be fair to them it certainly looks better in the dark!!!!So does Ann Budge

[Arch Stanton]

Work officially began a year ago this week:

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/work-starts-on-hearts-main-stand-as-demolition-begins-1-4293112

Indeed, demolition started a year ago. Only finished a few months ago mind.

Probably seemed a good idea at the time. :agree:

[Bostonhibby]

Work officially began a year ago this week:

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/work-starts-on-hearts-main-stand-as-demolition-begins-1-4293112Will there be a statement to mark the anniversary? Maybe the council will let them stick a memorial statue up as it's an occasion worth marking.

There cannae be many structures of this basic design that's taken an entire year to get to the stage it has.

Or would the statue be a sophisticated design and take more than a year to stick up?

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[jacomo]

Any other club would be honest and truthful with their fellow competitors before the season started. Not Budge though - and hopefully the rest of the league will learn from this and hold anything she spouts up to more scrutiny in the future.


Can never work out if Budge has been knowlingly deceiving people, or if she's that incompetent that she genuinely thought the basic stand would be ready in September.

[greenginger]

Morning papers have got wind of a problem at Tiny.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1834887/hearts-tynecastle-new-stand-off-partick-thistle/

[Bostonhibby]

Morning papers have got wind of a problem at Tiny.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1834887/hearts-tynecastle-new-stand-off-partick-thistle/Do they know Donald Trump is president of the United States and that Boris Johnson is a bellend?

They're hardly going to be shouting hold the front page with this "scoop" telling the rest of us what you could tell from a few photos and reading between the lines of wordy statements from tynecastle.

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[Ozyhibby]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/e544ffa737bed6b583cc3acfb658375a.jpg
They are getting close now.


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[monktonharp]

They will get a postponement - the other clubs in the bottom six won’t want Partick collecting three points for nothing.

If that does happen, there is no way it can be described as a sad FACT. More like it being an Atrocious FACT if it does happen!! As others on here have said, It looks like these barstewards can virtually wriggle out of most situations. I, and again many others on this thread just knew their "stadium refurbishment" would never be ready for September. It is a main stand replacement, nothing more and nothing less. they have done the Murrayfield trick by design and almost got away with it. I sincerely hope it ends up like a domino effect, nae pizza for the losers!

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

If it is the risk to the safety of the spectators that is the issue then why not make it a closed doors game with no fans there. I am sure that the playing surface is fine and players can be bussed in and out to change and shower. Would certainly make their first home game unforgettable and possibly a fitting visual of that club when they stick to the rules.

[kaimendhibs]

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/uploads/monthly_2017_11/IMG_8573.thumb.jpg.49e70a87e57455684bb8c6e7b3c86b0 e.jpg

Anyone passing by at night who wasn't aware this had just been built would unquestionably assume this is a circa 40 year-old depressing office building which is closed for the evening. Just needs the solitary night guard sitting at a desk reading his paper to complete the sense of desolation.Shocking mess. Barriers and mdf clearly on view. 9th September they were only minus the seats. Utter lies and pisstakes, makes me mad they are allowed to continue to make mugs of everyone

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[660]

They are the epitome of a tinpot club.

[calumhibee1]

If it is the risk to the safety of the spectators that is the issue then why not make it a closed doors game with no fans there. I am sure that the playing surface is fine and players can be bussed in and out to change and shower. Would certainly make their first home game unforgettable and possibly a fitting visual of that club when they stick to the rules.

This is exactly what should happen. Whole thing has been a farce from start to finish.

[Not In The Know]

Just play with 3 stands. It’s not rocket science.

[lord bunberry]

Just play with 3 stands. It’s not rocket science.
I think that’s what will happen. They won’t be allowed to cancel the game at such short notice.

[Real Emerald]

Just play with 3 stands. It’s not rocket science.

They are at it. They should not have sold more tickets than the three stands hold knowing that delays happen. Hearts as usual wanted max money and don’t really care how they get it. I would switch their home game back to Partick and allow Thistle to take the proceeds. That would speed them up!

[GlesgaeHibby]

I think that’s what will happen. They won’t be allowed to cancel the game at such short notice.

They will. This is Hearts we're talking about unfortunately.

[Winston Ingram]

Thistle have already been put out by these clowns and their shambolic project. The first fixture between the teams was moved from Tynecastle to Firhill at fairly late notice, they then had to delay the ko until 4pm because of the old firm game that day. Now Thistle have to play the reversed fixture in Edinburgh and there's a fairly decent chance it will be postponed at the last minute. Shambles.

Thistle are the Green Party to Hearts SNP. They'll bend over and play it when Hearts tell them.

[Winston Ingram]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/e544ffa737bed6b583cc3acfb658375a.jpg
They are getting close now.


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By photographing parts of the stand that look ready?

[SirDavidsNapper]

They aren't just embarrassing themselves with this stand they are embarrassing Scottish football. If they don't play at Tynecastle on Sunday (which they wont) it'll be an absolute shambles.

[Winston Ingram]

Not at this short notice surely though?

I remember Middlesbrough cancelled a game with Blackburn over 20 years ago with a days notivce and got a 2 point deduction. They got relegated that season by a point.

[lord bunberry]

They will. This is Hearts we're talking about unfortunately.
I would be raging if I was a Partick fan and the game was cancelled.

[greenpaper55]

I just noticed in the photo from the Sun that the floodlight pylon goes right through the police control box, must have been nice to work in there wearing a hard hat ! The box is due to come down but those corner seats look like they will still be blocked of a view by the pylon, what a shambles.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Harsh on Spartans.

...and on Watsonians, Heriots and StewMels.

[JimboHibs]

They aren't just embarrassing themselves with this stand they are embarrassing Scottish football. If they don't play at Tynecastle on Sunday (which they wont) it'll be an absolute shambles.

In what way is the stand embarrassing Scottish Football ? Hamilton,Dundee,Motherwell,to name a few will have stadia far worse than that stand.

[SirDavidsNapper]

In what way is the stand embarrassing Scottish Football ? Hamilton,Dundee,Motherwell,to name a few will have stadia far worse than that stand.

I'm meaning more the whole project than the stand itself. It's done nothing for the credibility of our game. Shambolic from arguably our 4th biggest club.

[Firestarter]

They will get away with it whatever the outcome. Their badge in the dark reminds me of half done buildings in Sharm with massive bright lights on them.

[Gatecrasher]

I'm meaning more the whole project than the stand itself. It's done nothing for the credibility of our game. Shambolic from arguably our 4th biggest club.

to be brutally honest outside of Edinburgh very few people will care and outside of the Scottish footballing circle even less people will care or even know what is going on. The one thing it has done has shown Murrayfield to be a viable option over Hampden if the SFA don't want to stump up the cash.

[GreenCastle]

The stand is honking.

Why would you put the media so low down and those desks look like an after thought from Ikea. Looks horrendous and will look rubbish on TV also.

They will probably get the go ahead this weekend but what a mess of a build. I would expect an announcement today or tomorrow latest.

Just read one of the most cringeworthy articles from the Evening News about the stand - don’t have link but no surprise Barry Anderson has written it.

[lapsedhibee]

The stand is honking.

Why would you put the media so low down and those desks look like an after thought from Ikea. Looks horrendous and will look rubbish on TV also.

They will probably get the go ahead this weekend but what a mess of a build. I would expect an announcement today or tomorrow latest.

Just read one of the most cringeworthy articles from the Evening News about the stand - don’t have link but no surprise Barry Anderson has written it.

All Is claiming that it would be "fitting" if the new stand was called the Bryan Jackson Stand. Dribbling idiot.
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/big-interview-hearts-new-stand-marks-future-says-bryan-jackson-1-4612088

[CropleyWasGod]

All Is claiming that it would be "fitting" if the new stand was called the Bryan Jackson Stand. Dribbling idiot.
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/big-interview-hearts-new-stand-marks-future-says-bryan-jackson-1-4612088

The BJ Stand?

They'll gobble that one up....

[Renfrew_Hibby]

The stand is honking.

Why would you put the media so low down and those desks look like an after thought from Ikea. Looks horrendous and will look rubbish on TV also.

They will probably get the go ahead this weekend but what a mess of a build. I would expect an announcement today or tomorrow latest.

Just read one of the most cringeworthy articles from the Evening News about the stand - don’t have link but no surprise Barry Anderson has written it.

All the press will get their laptops soaked being down that low.
Also why is Hearts main stand an East stand? What I mean by this is that most clubs in the UK traditionally built their main stand (usually the only seated stand in days gone by) on either the South or West sides of the ground due to the prevailing winds on our island. This way the 'posh' spectators would be shielded from the worst of the wind and rain and also wouldn't have the sun glaring right at them.

[Kato]

All Is claiming that it would be "fitting" if the new stand was called the Bryan Jackson Stand. Dribbling idiot.
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/big-interview-hearts-new-stand-marks-future-says-bryan-jackson-1-4612088

"Huge", "Impressive", "hulking", no sign of the words "late" or "shambles".

[wookie70]

All the press will get their laptops soaked being down that low.
Also why is Hearts main stand an East stand? What I mean by this is that most clubs in the UK traditionally built their main stand (usually the only seated stand in days gone by) on either the South or West sides of the ground due to the prevailing winds on our island. This way the 'posh' spectators would be shielded from the worst of the wind and rain and also wouldn't have the sun glaring right at them.

Yet more innovation from our pink chums. To be fair, if their first eleven can win WW1 then I imagine DR Budge can beat the prevailing winds.

It sounds like the type of innovation we get at my work. Huge fanfare, non stop babbling, broken promises and assurances and the end product is usually substandard version of what we had previously produced late, at huge cost and still bizarrely gloated over by the self publicists that ordered it in the first place.

[Firestarter]

The BJ Stand?

They'll gobble that one up....

Fitting to host a bunch of Ham Shankers.

[Not In The Know]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/e544ffa737bed6b583cc3acfb658375a.jpg
They are getting close now.


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The press box will get soaked. Mega lols.

[Thecat23]

"Huge", "Impressive", "hulking", no sign of the words "late" or "shambles".

All is Barry will NEVER say anything bad about Hearts. Even when on this occasion it’s nothing short of a shambles. Sick to death of the constant lies coming from EEN and Hearts. The whole club is a complete shambles and when Hibs were going down EEN were one of the first to tell everyone how bad we were. That’s fine as long as they could do the same with the mutants and the lies Budge keeps spouting!

[Kato]

All is Barry will NEVER say anything bad about Hearts. Even when on this occasion it’s nothing short of a shambles. Sick to death of the constant lies coming from EEN and Hearts. The whole club is a complete shambles and when Hibs were going down EEN were one of the first to tell everyone how bad we were. That’s fine as long as they could do the same with the mutants and the lies Budge keeps spouting!

Today - "AllIsBarry, the stand will be ready"
Tomorrow - Budge Statement saying stand is not ready
Thursday "AllIsBarry, Ann communicates with supporters in such a fantastic way"



Soft soap all the way.

[madhibee_again]

https://trib.al/2bM7y4z

Postponement incoming

[greenginger]

All is Barry will NEVER say anything bad about Hearts. Even when on this occasion it’s nothing short of a shambles. Sick to death of the constant lies coming from EEN and Hearts. The whole club is a complete shambles and when Hibs were going down EEN were one of the first to tell everyone how bad we were. That’s fine as long as they could do the same with the mutants and the lies Budge keeps spouting!


Agree 100%. Think back a couple of years when Hibs launched their share issue for fans purchase.

The coverage the EEN gave a dozen or so agitators was obscene, and of course not a comment on Budge's 6% interest charge or a question of who will foot the budget over run for the new erection.

[McSwanky]

https://trib.al/2bM7y4z

Postponement incoming

They should be hammered for this.

[Mango Man]

I can't believe all the fuss over a new stand!! the way some of them are going on, like it's gonna be a life changing thing or something, like no other team has ever got a new stand before, it's a generic stand, nothing more. I'm sure it will look alright once it's all done, but they are really clinging on to this, guess they don't really have anything else worth going on about at the moment.

[Bostonhibby]

All is Barry will NEVER say anything bad about Hearts. Even when on this occasion it’s nothing short of a shambles. Sick to death of the constant lies coming from EEN and Hearts. The whole club is a complete shambles and when Hibs were going down EEN were one of the first to tell everyone how bad we were. That’s fine as long as they could do the same with the mutants and the lies Budge keeps spouting!Stopped buying or clicking on the EEN a long time ago. Entire family in Edinburgh take the same view of what is basically a hearts magazine.

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[Alan62]

One can only imagine that the safety folks from the Council are under huge pressure to sign it off. Presumably after their inspection yesterday they'll have made a long list of the things that aren't compliant and the frantic builders are now focusing their energy on those areas.

What's remarkable is that the stand that was 'finished apart from the seating' now needs a period of intense activity to have even the remotest chance of being available for the weekend.

You'd have to imagine that with the scale of the project, it's a very delicate one for the safety boys. Personally, I wouldn't be signing anything off unless I was 100% satisfied - and that my opinion was fully supported by a number of well qualified individuals.

[DarlingtonHibee]

Why can't they just play with 3 stands? We did that when we did the West

[Archie 121188]

I see Nick Knowles of DIY SOS is up in Scotland just now...coincidence?

[Bill Milne]

One can only imagine that the safety folks from the Council are under huge pressure to sign it off. Presumably after their inspection yesterday they'll have made a long list of the things that aren't compliant and the frantic builders are now focusing their energy on those areas.

What's remarkable is that the stand that was 'finished apart from the seating' now needs a period of intense activity to have even the remotest chance of being available for the weekend.

You'd have to imagine that with the scale of the project, it's a very delicate one for the safety boys. Personally, I wouldn't be signing anything off unless I was 100% satisfied - and that my opinion was fully supported by a number of well qualified individuals.

You're underestimating the desire of the Cooncil Jambo Supporters Club to do whatever they can to help Hertz!!

[Thecat23]

Stopped buying or clicking on the EEN a long time ago. Entire family in Edinburgh take the same view of what is basically a hearts magazine.

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Same BH, I’d never buy another paper again anyway. Been many years since I did!

[SirDavidsNapper]

I can just imagine the self appreciating cringe fest statement that will be released when they eventually do open the stand. "One of the best stadiums in world football" or something along those lines. Hearts don't do truth or modesty.

[DarlingtonHibee]

I see Nick Knowles of DIY SOS is up in Scotland just now...coincidence?

Stop it , trying to work lol!!!

[Real Emerald]

I can't believe all the fuss over a new stand!! the way some of them are going on, like it's gonna be a life changing thing or something, like no other team has ever got a new stand before, it's a generic stand, nothing more. I'm sure it will look alright once it's all done, but they are really clinging on to this, guess they don't really have anything else worth going on about at the moment.

Someone posted a spreadsheet on kickback showing the number of seats in the new Tynecastle (on the Partick dot count thread). 19,905 was all they could get. That includes counting 87 for players and coaches, 72 for media and 107 for directors. You surely can’t count players and media as attendees and I would doubt directors too. They have also now got 1,335 hospitality seats, that’s just crazy these days.

He claims the new stand has 7,101 seats but if you take that from the total it leaves you with 12,704. Add back the old stand capacity of 5191 would give you a total of 17,895 which is almost 500 seats more than the previous advertised capacity of 17,400. They will never have an attendance over 20k as it’s impossible but I bet that’s what will be shown. Total muppets!

[Radium]

I see Nick Knowles of DIY SOS is up in Scotland just now...coincidence?

Anneka is getting the jump suit out of the wardrobe...


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[Alan62]

You're underestimating the desire of the Cooncil Jambo Supporters Club to do whatever they can to help Hertz!!

True. But signing it off is a huge responsibility.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Over on JKB they thin the "vermin are seething" about their new East Stand. They just dont get it. It is not seething its laughing hystetically at their orgasmic reactions to lights being switched on, to an illuminated sign working, to a bit of cladding going up 3 months late.

Our pleasue comes from watching the more gullible of them swallow hook line and sinker every Goebelesque statement from the Bodger as she misleads and manipulates them.

What will we do for fun after they finally get their office block with lean to stand completed oh I know we can seeth at the mediocrity of their team as it battles relegation.

[Iain G]

If they have completed all works adjacent to the pitch and can put up a suitable fence / hoarding in font of the new stand then I don't understand why they can't play the game at Tynie without opening the new stand, assuming access/egress is clear to the three existing tin sheds? :confused:

[Iain G]

I can just imagine the self appreciating cringe fest statement that will be released when they eventually do open the stand. "One of the best stadiums in world football" or something along those lines. Hearts don't do truth or modesty.

The do Delusions of Grandeur exceedingly well however :greengrin

[Firestarter]

Over on JKB they thin the "vermin are seething" about their new East Stand. They just dont get it. It is not seething its laughing hystetically at their orgasmic reactions to lights being switched on, to an illuminated sign working, to a bit of cladding going up 3 months late.

Our pleasue comes from watching the more gullible of them swallow hook line and sinker every Goebelesque statement from the Bodger as she misleads and manipulates them.

What will we do for fun after they finally get their office block with lean to stand completed oh I know we can seeth at the mediocrity of their team as it battles relegation.

I genuinely can't think of one reason to seethe about their new stand. Not one.

[Kato]

Agree 100%. Think back a couple of years when Hibs launched their share issue for fans purchase.

The coverage the EEN gave a dozen or so agitators was obscene, and of course not a comment on Budge's 6% interest charge or a question of who will foot the budget over run for the new erection.

The EEN gave FOH free advertising when launching their scheme.

[jgl07]

I can just imagine the self appreciating cringe fest statement that will be released when they eventually do open the stand. "One of the best stadiums in world football" or something along those lines. Hearts don't do truth or modesty.

Hearts, sorry The Famous, really are the Donald Trump of Scottish Football.

[FilipinoHibs]

Hearts, sorry The Famous, really are the Donald Trump of Scottish Football.

I am looking forward to the next game news statement from Budge. Yesterday's news softened them up. Think will be tommorrow. Maybe playing in front of three stands.

[Alan62]

Someone posted a spreadsheet on kickback showing the number of seats in the new Tynecastle (on the Partick dot count thread). 19,905 was all they could get. That includes counting 87 for players and coaches, 72 for media and 107 for directors. You surely can’t count players and media as attendees and I would doubt directors too. They have also now got 1,335 hospitality seats, that’s just crazy these days.

He claims the new stand has 7,101 seats but if you take that from the total it leaves you with 12,704. Add back the old stand capacity of 5191 would give you a total of 17,895 which is almost 500 seats more than the previous advertised capacity of 17,400. They will never have an attendance over 20k as it’s impossible but I bet that’s what will be shown. Total muppets!

1335 hospitality seats does seem like a very large amount and we all know what happens when supply outstrips demand. They must be confident of selling them though - presumably just building on the enthusiasm of the average FoH member who's happy to turnover an increasingly large portion of the household budget to the cause.

[Peevemor]

If they have completed all works adjacent to the pitch and can put up a suitable fence / hoarding in font of the new stand then I don't understand why they can't play the game at Tynie without opening the new stand, assuming access/egress is clear to the three existing tin sheds? :confused:

I don't think this can be assumed.

At 4.15 yesterday afternoon access to the school end looked like this.


https://random.carrd.co/assets/images/gallery01/11_original.jpg?v42189639950151

[Bostonhibby]

Hearts, sorry The Famous, really are the Donald Trump of Scottish Football.

The Donald will be tweeting you furiously when he sees who you are comparing him to here. He has standards and hasn't directly robbed a charity as far as I know:wink:

[Elephant Stone]

I don't think this can be assumed.

At 4.15 yesterday afternoon access to the school end looked like this.


https://random.carrd.co/assets/images/gallery01/11_original.jpg?v42189639950151

Easily one of the most disgusting buildings in the city. What an absolute mess.

[FilipinoHibs]

I don't think this can be assumed.

At 4.15 yesterday afternoon access to the school end looked like this.


https://random.carrd.co/assets/images/gallery01/11_original.jpg?v42189639950151

No way they will be using that stand on Sunday. Three sides or game oiff.

[Dashing Bob S]

I genuinely can't think of one reason to seethe about their new stand. Not one.

1. Final completion date still way too early
2. Additional costs still way too low.

This thread has been serious fun and i’ll miss it when the new stand blends seamlessly into the other shabby mediocrity.

[Smartie]

I have honestly now been conditioned like one of Pavlov's dogs to hear the theme tune to "The Office" in my head every time I see a picture of the back of that stand.

[RobR27]

Has there been any actual explanation as to why they can't just play with 3 stands? Because theyve already sold more tickets than they can fit in 3 stands or something?

[Liberal Hibby]

https://trib.al/2bM7y4z

Postponement incoming

The worst part of that article is All is Barry describing the issuing of a public safety certificate as a 'rubber stamp'. Arrogant complacency.

[Ozyhibby]

1335 hospitality seats does seem like a very large amount and we all know what happens when supply outstrips demand. They must be confident of selling them though - presumably just building on the enthusiasm of the average FoH member who's happy to turnover an increasingly large portion of the household budget to the cause.

Their new function suite allegedly cater for 2000. That’s a lot of people paying premium prices.


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[FilipinoHibs]

The worst part of that article is All is Barry describing the issuing of a public safety certificate as a 'rubber stamp'. Arrogant complacency.
After recent publuc disasters even a Jambo councillor will think twice about signing off.

[Iain G]

The worst part of that article is All is Barry describing the issuing of a public safety certificate as a 'rubber stamp'. Arrogant complacency.

Have they tested the turnstile / access systems? Budgie said this would take 3 weeks from installation to the system being proved?

If / when they get the ok from the council expect disaster as the turnstile system locks everyone out of the stand... :agree:

[Albanian Hibs]

What an embarrassment they are.

[Aldo]

Have they tested the turnstile / access systems? Budgie said this would take 3 weeks from installation to the system being proved?

If / when they get the ok from the council expect disaster as the turnstile system locks everyone out of the stand... :agree:

Think they have to be in place before they can be tested??


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[G B Young]

Today - "AllIsBarry, the stand will be ready"
Tomorrow - Budge Statement saying stand is not ready
Thursday "AllIsBarry, Ann communicates with supporters in such a fantastic way"



Soft soap all the way.

If you're looking for super soft soap, here's the ultimate allisbarry fawn-fest:

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/ann-budge-raring-to-go-as-tynecastle-s-new-stand-approved-1-4256491

Apparently the prospect of playing at Murrayfield was 'gone forever' :tee hee:

[Brunswickbill]

https://random.carrd.co/assets/images/gallery01/11_original.jpg?v42189639950151[/QUOTE]
I knew it reminded me of something....I have a song coming on.19726

[Kojock]

On the plus side it must be costing them a fortune in overtime payments etc.

[G B Young]

https://trib.al/2bM7y4z

Postponement incoming

You have to assume so. The Sun were first with the story, but the fact Hearts have allowed their unofficial mouthpiece (ie the Evening News) to put this out there indicates they are YET AGAIN trying to soften the forthcoming announcement that YET AGAIN the stand won't be ready.

What a shambles.

[Kato]

If you're looking for super soft soap, here's the ultimate allisbarry fawn-fest:

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/ann-budge-raring-to-go-as-tynecastle-s-new-stand-approved-1-4256491

Apparently the prospect of playing at Murrayfield was 'gone forever' :tee hee:

Does he not realise who obsequious he sounds. Maybe he likes that. :rolleyes:

Still blowing a trumpet for his pal, Vlad.

A previous grandiose plan for a £51m new stand – unveiled by Vladimir Romanov’s associate Pedro Lopez in 2007 – would have made Stamford Bridge look like Musselburgh juniors’ Olivebank ground.

[Geo_1875]

I don't think this can be assumed.

At 4.15 yesterday afternoon access to the school end looked like this.


https://random.carrd.co/assets/images/gallery01/11_original.jpg?v42189639950151

That really is a dug***** of a stadium.

[fat freddy]

Has the Rubic Cube stand got an electricity supply yet? Last I heard they were still running everything off temporary generators. Surely they are hooked up to the mains by now?

[Firestarter]

That really is a dug***** of a stadium.

No, no we are all just bitter and seething really. :greengrin

[G B Young]

By selling tickets and hospitality for this game, Hearts will inconvenience many people if, as now appears highly likely, it's postponed. I feel it would only be appropriate for the league to implement a similar 15-point deduction imposed on Hamilton for failing to fulfil a fixture. Such a punishment would have a nice rounded feel to it. putting Hearts back to zero points :agree:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/720888.stm

[lyonhibs]

Is it just me or do those weedy little half baked "Hearts" built into the seats make it look even cheaper? Like kind of dusty and drawn on an etch-a-sketch.

It's looking alright from the pitch and the air to be fair, it would look better were it just a "wall" (or low hedge if you like) of maroon.

The "office building from Slough" carbuncle at the back of it unfortunately can't be saved, they've been splendidly ripped off there.

[Firestarter]

Is it just me or do those weedy little half baked "Hearts" built into the seats make it look even cheaper? Like kind of dusty and drawn on an etch-a-sketch.

It's looking alright from the pitch and the air to be fair, it would look better were it just a "wall" (or low hedge if you like) of maroon.

The "office building from Slough" carbuncle at the back of it unfortunately can't be saved, they've been splendidly ripped off there.


It had to be a mirror image of the other stands apparently so they had to copy the other ***** half baked ones.

[Kato]

Remember her statement she said something along the lines of, "everything that needs to be done to open the stand will be done by September, except the seats." Seems like no one else does, jambos or press. Unless by "seats" she meant "main power supply, turnstiles, toilets, plaza and safety testing."

[Geo_1875]

I like the reference to "building delays.." in the media reports.

Aye, they hadn't ****ing built it.

[Peevemor]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23473262_1967285213543273_4801926135983065536_n.jp g?oh=7466277e4122af87db69234f3bb1baa1&oe=5A64762C

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23622098_1967285190209942_788668836852978980_n.jpg ?oh=29fcd69da6c4c695bea7376cd07dd3de&oe=5A9698FE

Cladding (and even blockwork) still not finished and the school end only accessible if you have 4 wheel drive.

[Elephant Stone]

Remember her statement she said something along the lines of, "everything that needs to be done to open the stand will be done by September, except the seats." Seems like no one else does, jambos or press. Unless by "seats" she meant "main power supply, turnstiles, toilets, plaza and safety testing."

She doesn't care much for being honest.

[Salt N Sauzee]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23473262_1967285213543273_4801926135983065536_n.jp g?oh=7466277e4122af87db69234f3bb1baa1&oe=5A64762C

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23622098_1967285190209942_788668836852978980_n.jpg ?oh=29fcd69da6c4c695bea7376cd07dd3de&oe=5A9698FE

Cladding (and even blockwork) still not finished and the school end only accessible if you have 4 wheel drive.

No chance that'll be ready by Saturday.

[leithsansiro]

Has the Rubic Cube stand got an electricity supply yet? Last I heard they were still running everything off temporary generators. Surely they are hooked up to the mains by now?

Hooked up to the mains? Wouldn't surprise me if, a few months down the line, it comes out that Hearts have been running off the High School's electricity.

[CyberSauzee]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23473262_1967285213543273_4801926135983065536_n.jp g?oh=7466277e4122af87db69234f3bb1baa1&oe=5A64762C

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23622098_1967285190209942_788668836852978980_n.jpg ?oh=29fcd69da6c4c695bea7376cd07dd3de&oe=5A9698FE

Cladding (and even blockwork) still not finished and the school end only accessible if you have 4 wheel drive.

That bottom picture, I presume that's 3 turnstiles? doubling up as a storage shed?

Don't they need to build a perimeter wall of some sort as well?

[Peevemor]

That bottom picture, I presume that's 3 turnstiles? doubling up as a storage shed?

Don't they need to build a perimeter wall of some sort as well?


I thought it was the additional bogs that Budgie mentioned when explaining the cost increases.

[G B Young]

Remember her statement she said something along the lines of, "everything that needs to be done to open the stand will be done by September, except the seats." Seems like no one else does, jambos or press. Unless by "seats" she meant "main power supply, turnstiles, toilets, plaza and safety testing."

"All supporter areas, including toilet facilities, concourse catering facilities, turn-stiles, staircases, lifts, escalators, etc… in short, everything needed to allow our supporters to safely attend home games, is scheduled to be completed by the end of August, 2017."

[Jack Hackett]

The worst part of that article is All is Barry describing the issuing of a public safety certificate as a 'rubber stamp'. Arrogant complacency.

I noticed that as well. Forgive my puzzlement, but doesn't the phrase 'rubber stamp' suggest something which is approved without scrutiny? Add the word 'required' to that and it demonstrates the huge arrogance of everyone connected to that f*** up of a club

[Ringothedog]

Thistle are the Green Party to Hearts SNP. They'll bend over and play it when Hearts tell them.

Aye okay then

[BSEJVT]

The one thing I truly don't get is why she didn't just admit that it was running miles behind schedule, unless it was to keep the GFA / SPFL onside.

A blind man could have seen that there was no way the stadium would have been anything like ready by the end of August (seats excluded)

Does she not think that such blatant and fragrant lies make her look stupid and remove her credibility, having said that that lot would believe anything if it retained their self-importance

It is a horrible monstrosity that mirrors the rest of the stadium in looking cheap and nasty, but that excepted they do seem to finally be making progress.

The construction costs must be rocketing and it looks like a 4 year old's mecanno project gone horribly wrong

[Ozyhibby]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171114/7ffe28127afa5f2afffc6e9c6b99127b.jpg
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[speedy_gonzales]

I thought it was the additional bogs that Budgie mentioned when explaining the cost increases.
Budge's Cludgies!

[SirDavidsNapper]

"This weekend sees the Heart and Soul of Edinburgh - the club that wouldn't die - return to it's spiritual home Tynecastle Park. On Sunday, our stunning new main stand awaits all you loyal fans. After a few minor hiccups, the colossal grandstand which befits our colossal club will open starting a new dawn for Heart of Midlothian (and yes, it'll sell chips!). The fact that the grand opening comes just a week after the UK celebrated our clubs most famous victory - WW1 - only highlights how grand this club trully is. The new grandstand complete with rooftop terrace and fully functional escalator will attract the world's best performers such as Beyonce and U2 who must be eager to play in one of the most atmospheric arenas in the world. I'd like to thank YOU, the best fans in the world for saving this magnificent club from the ashes dispite the best efforts of the creditors we borrowed money from. We move forward and our next goal is securing that Champions League place we all feel is rightfully ours. Enjoy the game this weekend and even more importantly....enjoy the chips!" Ann Budge statement just released.

[surreyhibbie]

"This weekend sees the Heart and Soul of Edinburgh - the club that wouldn't die - return to it's spiritual home Tynecastle Park. On Sunday, our stunning new main stand awaits all you loyal fans. After a few minor hiccups, the colossal grandstand which befits our colossal club will open starting a new dawn for Heart of Midlothian (and yes, it'll sell chips!). The fact that the grand opening comes just a week after the UK celebrated our clubs most famous victory - WW1 - only highlights how grand this club trully is. The new grandstand complete with rooftop terrace and fully functional escalator will attract the world's best performers such as Beyonce and U2 who must be eager to play in one of the most atmospheric arenas in the world. I'd like to thank YOU, the best fans in the world for saving this magnificent club from the ashes dispite the best efforts of the creditors we borrowed money from. We move forward and our next goal is securing that Champions League place we all feel is rightfully ours. Enjoy the game this weekend and even more importantly....enjoy the chips!" Ann Budge statement just released.

That's not from Budgie

No spelling mistakes

[SirDavidsNapper]

That's not from Budgie

No spelling mistakes[emoji23]

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[Alan62]

That's not from Budgie

No spelling mistakes

There trully are.

[surreyhibbie]

There trully are.

Missed that one!

Ok I am convinced

[SanFranHibs]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23473262_1967285213543273_4801926135983065536_n.jp g?oh=7466277e4122af87db69234f3bb1baa1&oe=5A64762C

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23622098_1967285190209942_788668836852978980_n.jpg ?oh=29fcd69da6c4c695bea7376cd07dd3de&oe=5A9698FE

Cladding (and even blockwork) still not finished and the school end only accessible if you have 4 wheel drive.

Made me chuckle !! A bit of off-roading ahead

[G B Young]

The one thing I truly don't get is why she didn't just admit that it was running miles behind schedule, unless it was to keep the GFA / SPFL onside.

A blind man could have seen that there was no way the stadium would have been anything like ready by the end of August (seats excluded)

Does she not think that such blatant and fragrant lies make her look stupid and remove her credibility, having said that that lot would believe anything if it retained their self-importance

It is a horrible monstrosity that mirrors the rest of the stadium in looking cheap and nasty, but that excepted they do seem to finally be making progress.

The construction costs must be rocketing and it looks like a 4 year old's mecanno project gone horribly wrong

Given that what will eventually open, be it this weekend or in another week or two, will be little more than the shell of the stand, they should, in hindsight, have agreed a season-long lease with Murrayfield and avoided this entire fiasco. Even allowing for the incompetent way it's been handled, even the yams would surely have managed to get it finished for next season.

Problem is, they can't afford to do that and these endless missed deadlines show how much pressure the club is under to start generating some money.

[Bostonhibby]

No, no we are all just bitter and seething really. :greengrinI'll seethe bitterly when it actually is open and signed off as finished since that episode of entertainment will have closed.

Just 3 shabby stands to upgrade. Non eufa compliant pitch and the 3rd biggest capacity stadium in the city to live with.

I'll soon be over it as soon as they start paying for it and episode 2 begins. They still have Potter and his many signings representing them on the pitch.

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[Ringothedog]

Why can't they just play with 3 stands? We did that when we did the West

They have 14k season ticket holders, away fans that have bought tickets plus any other yams who had pre purchased a ticket. 19000 into 13500 seats doesn’t go. 😂

[JeMeSouviens]

Budge's Cludgies!

That's actually a really good name for the stand: Budgie's Cludgie. :not worth

Or as it's currently known, Budgie's Unfinished Cludgie. :wink:

[Ringothedog]

That's not from Budgie

No spelling mistakes

One that I can see 🤓

[hibbysam]

They have 14k season ticket holders, away fans that have bought tickets plus any other yams who had pre purchased a ticket. 19000 into 13500 seats doesn’t go. 😂

Tough titties! Shouldn’t sell tickets for something that won’t be opened in time. That’s up to them to find a solution to the problem that they ave caused.

[Keith_M]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/e544ffa737bed6b583cc3acfb658375a.jpg
They are getting close now.


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Sorry if I'm missing the obvious but...where's the executive seating and the Director's Box?

[Alan62]

Sorry if I'm missing the obvious but...where's the executive seating and the Director's Box?

Right there. Isn't it wonderful?

[Hibee87]

Sorry if I'm missing the obvious but...where's the executive seating and the Director's Box?

As far as I know, thats it. Right there behind the media. All the way to back of that section (possibly 2 sections).

Basically think about our east stand. Go to the half way line of it and sell the tickets in that section at an increased rate and tell the purchaser that its an executive seating area. oh, and you get free chips at half time if you sit there*

[Firestarter]

Sorry if I'm missing the obvious but...where's the executive seating and the Director's Box?

In front of the media bit behind the dug out so Potter can go back there when he quits the manager role.

[hibbyfraelibby]

They have 14k season ticket holders, away fans that have bought tickets plus any other yams who had pre purchased a ticket. 19000 into 13500 seats doesn’t go. 😂

Actually the dont even have that. The Roseburn Stand is goosed too until the Budgie Cludgie is finished

[Ozyhibby]

As far as I know, thats it. Right there behind the media. All the way to back of that section (possibly 2 sections).

Basically think about our east stand. Go to the half way line of it and sell the tickets in that section at an increased rate and tell the purchaser that its an executive seating area. oh, and you get free chips at half time if you sit there*

It will be fun for the directors having to leave through the same exits as the riff raff after defeat. [emoji23]


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[SuperAllyMcleod]

As far as I know, thats it. Right there behind the media. All the way to back of that section (possibly 2 sections).

Basically think about our east stand. Go to the half way line of it and sell the tickets in that section at an increased rate and tell the purchaser that its an executive seating area. oh, and you get free chips at half time if you sit there*

Fabulous! I sit in the directors box (East Stand) at Easter Road and I didn’t even realise it - they don’t half let in some riff raff [emoji6]

[SuperAllyMcleod]

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https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23622098_1967285190209942_788668836852978980_n.jpg ?oh=29fcd69da6c4c695bea7376cd07dd3de&oe=5A9698FE

Cladding (and even blockwork) still not finished and the school end only accessible if you have 4 wheel drive.

The derbies are going to be interesting when the rival fans will be face to face when they come out of these two stands.

When we win it will be difficult to get all of the Hibbies out as we will want to say hello to every single person leaving that stand [emoji3]

[Ozyhibby]

The derbies are going to be interesting when the rival fans will be face to face when they come out of these two stands.

When we win it will be difficult to get all of the Hibbies out as we will want to say hello to every single person leaving that stand [emoji3]

I think the steps coming out the new stand are for emergencies only.


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[SuperAllyMcleod]

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They aren’t exactly creating a large media space are they? I count 24 seats - how are the worlds press going to squeeze in there?

I’m looking forward to Open All Mics when Preston has to tell the listeners that he doesn’t know who scored because Craig Levein happened to stand up just before the goal went in.

[Hibby70]

They aren’t exactly creating a large media space are they? I count 24 seats - how are the worlds press going to squeeze in there?

I’m looking forward to Open All Mics when Preston has to tell the listeners that he doesn’t know who scored because Craig Levein happened to stand up just before the goal went in.

Wait till Richard Gordon sends them a bill for a water damaged laptop. (from rain or Locke - take your pick)

[Winston Ingram]

They aren’t exactly creating a large media space are they? I count 24 seats - how are the worlds press going to squeeze in there?

I’m looking forward to Open All Mics when Preston has to tell the listeners that he doesn’t know who scored because Craig Levein happened to stand up just before the goal went in.

No wonder Allan Preston is ragin. He'll never fit in there!

[Kato]

I think the steps coming out the new stand are for emergencies only.


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To them getting beat by Hibs is an emergency.

[GreenCastle]

Sorry if I'm missing the obvious but...where's the executive seating and the Director's Box?

As others have pointed out - right behind the Ikea desks.

Think all big clubs around the world do it like this - just add a small cushion to the cheap seats = directors box. Shame they couldn't afford to spend any ££ on arm rests etc. £14 million must have gone elsewhere - where who knows :greengrin

Can't wait till the punters start going radge at those running the club - no hiding place for either!

[EskbankHibby]

It will be fun for the directors having to leave through the same exits as the riff raff after defeat. [emoji23]


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Not an issue thankfully, apparently they will never get beat again upon their return to their spiritual home. Even though their new super stand looks more like the offspring of a cement factory that humped a high school.

[HoboHarry]

No wonder Allan Preston is ragin. He'll never fit in there!
Him and wee Robbo can have/will need a row to themselves...... :greengrin

[jacomo]

The Donald will be tweeting you furiously when he sees who you are comparing him to here. He has standards and hasn't directly robbed a charity as far as I know:wink:


Actually, he has:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2017/06/06/how-donald-trump-shifted-kids-cancer-charity-money-into-his-business/#1f8252106b4a

[jacomo]

If you're looking for super soft soap, here's the ultimate allisbarry fawn-fest:

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/ann-budge-raring-to-go-as-tynecastle-s-new-stand-approved-1-4256491

Apparently the prospect of playing at Murrayfield was 'gone forever' :tee hee:


All the more impressive because he wrote that piece with one hand.

[Ozyhibby]

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Just passed about 15mins ago. Not looking good for them to be ready for Sunday.


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[Bostonhibby]

Actually, he has:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2017/06/06/how-donald-trump-shifted-kids-cancer-charity-money-into-his-business/#1f8252106b4aSo Trump is a jambo after all.

He looks like one and they'll no doubt declare one of their special relationship situations again and invite him to take a look at at the school view when he's back in Scotland next.

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[HoboHarry]

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Just passed about 15mins ago. Not looking good for them to be ready for Sunday.



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Did one of the lurking Jambo fans chew off part of your wing mirror?

[SRHibs]

That's not from Budgie

No spelling mistakes

Counted at least 10 if we’re going for grammar too. Must be real.

[CapitalGreen]

As others have pointed out - right behind the Ikea desks.

Think all big clubs around the world do it like this - just add a small cushion to the cheap seats = directors box. Shame they couldn't afford to spend any ££ on arm rests etc. £14 million must have gone elsewhere - where who knows :greengrin

Can't wait till the punters start going radge at those running the club - no hiding place for either!

Armrests? How the hell would you fit them in between this board of directors?

https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_700,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.scotsman.com/webimage/1.4517443.1501353210!/image/image.jpg

It's interesting that when the board sat in the Gorgie stand they had an empty row in front of them and security to protect them from the angry masses. I wonder what the plan is for the new stand seeing as there is a walkway directly in front of their new 'Directors Box'.

[Iain G]

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Just passed about 15mins ago. Not looking good for them to be ready for Sunday.


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Looks like they are going for natural ventilation to the stand then? :greengrin

[Ozyhibby]

Did one of the lurking Jambo fans chew off part of your wing mirror?

Wish that was all that was wrong with my car. [emoji23]


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[GreenCastle]

From the Budge statement - 27th Oct :fibber:

All seats should be fitted by the end of next week - Still not all fitted today

Gable End - This work will continue over the next few days and is scheduled for completion by the end of next week - Still not ready today

The seats with restricted view will either not be sold, or sold at reduced prices if demand exceeds supply - check https://www.eticketing.co.uk/heartofmidlothian/EDP/Event/Index/955 - ticket with restricted view being sold for £26 (Area T seat 21 - behind Police Box)

Until that arrives, we will be using our old power supply supplemented by generator power. We will switch over to our new power supply at the earliest opportunity....possibility of a power outage this weekend ???
We now have a concourse that continues all the way around the 4 stands - simply not true - 3 stands join together but 4 ? Roseburn and Main Stand don't as they couldn't afford it.

Can't wait for the next statement so they can lap it up :greengrin and give us more to laugh about :faf:

[jacomo]

Generators ffs.

Amateurs.

[Not In The Know]

Its not like the Jambos have cronic injury problems and a postponed game would benefit them in anyway....

[HoboHarry]

Its not like the Jambos have cronic injury problems and a postponed game would benefit them in anyway....
Not sure that being injured matters when they are c**p even when they are fully fit........

[Geo_1875]

From the Budge statement - 27th Oct :fibber:

All seats should be fitted by the end of next week - Still not all fitted today

Gable End - This work will continue over the next few days and is scheduled for completion by the end of next week - Still not ready today

The seats with restricted view will either not be sold, or sold at reduced prices if demand exceeds supply - check https://www.eticketing.co.uk/heartofmidlothian/EDP/Event/Index/955 - ticket with restricted view being sold for £26 (Area T seat 21 - behind Police Box)

Until that arrives, we will be using our old power supply supplemented by generator power. We will switch over to our new power supply at the earliest opportunity....possibility of a power outage this weekend ???
We now have a concourse that continues all the way around the 4 stands - simply not true - 3 stands join together but 4 ? Roseburn and Main Stand don't as they couldn't afford it.

Can't wait for the next statement so they can lap it up :greengrin and give us more to laugh about :faf:

"Go on Austin, a pair of marigolds and you just put the axe through that cable there ......."

[.Sean.]

Absolute disgrace if they get a postponement.

They should be forced to forefit the game or be made to play in front of 3 stands. Complete and utter farcical state of affairs.

[Sioux]

Apparently the budgie's getting peed off;

Thomaso

"Well said mate!

I heard it from a very good source today that Mrs Budge is getting more than a bit disenchanted with the ongoing flack she is getting over the new stand from all quarters - including Hearts fans!!"

:greengrin
There may be trouble ahead...............

[G B Young]

Plenty of disquiet on kickback at the prospect of yet another delay, with some even daring to be openly critical of Queen Ann.

But even now, the delusion lives on for some...

"20,000 Tynecastle is a big asset for the SPFL.

Makes the game that bit more modern and strong. SPFL don't want to be punishing us and certainly don't want to be seen to."

[Hibs90]

Absolute disgrace if they get a postponement.

They should be forced to forefit the game or be made to play in front of 3 stands. Complete and utter farcical state of affairs.

Spot on Sean, but I have a feeling they will get away with it. They knew fine what they were doing this whole time IMO.

[lapsedhibee]

"I heard it from a very good source today that Mrs Budge is getting more than a bit disenchanted with the ongoing flack she is getting over the new stand from all quarters - including Hearts fans!!"


Ffs is there any word at all that they don't misspell over there? Flak, F L A K. As in flaky.