Tiny Castle Park - Hosting Scotland u21s

[Not In The Know]

So what is the official ruling on their pitch, is it not to small and unsuitable for European fixtures?

If so how can they host international fixtures?

[tamig]

So what is the official ruling on their pitch, is it not to small and unsuitable for European fixtures?

If so how can they host international fixtures?

Its not a full international. Their pitch is only suitable for Euro qualifiers not group stage and beyond.

[bingo70]

So what is the official ruling on their pitch, is it not to small and unsuitable for European fixtures?

If so how can they host international fixtures?

Who are they playing?

Is it petty not going to that because it's at Tynecastle?

[CMurdoch]

Who are they playing?

Is it petty not going to that because it's at Tynecastle?

Don't and yes :wink:

[greenginger]

I wonder if they have told the SFA they don't have a valid occupation certificate for the new stand or the changing facilities under the Wheatfield ???

[Fife-Hibee]

I wonder if they have told the SFA they don't have a valid occupation certificate for the new stand or the changing facilities under the Wheatfield ???

Think it’s only fair someone let’s the SFA know 😉

[OxoHibby]

Who are they playing?

Is it petty not going to that because it's at Tynecastle?

Yeah its petty.
Would you go if it was Hibs in a league cup semi?

[calumhibee1]

Seems strange to give an international game (even if it's not a full international) to a stadium that's incomplete and doesn't even have proper changing facilities.

[Not In The Know]

Seems strange to give an international game (even if it's not a full international) to a stadium that's incomplete and doesn't even have proper changing facilities.

My very thoughts.

[Bostonhibby]

They're obviously giving all the teams whose grounds don't quite meet the standard, or possibly never will, a wee bit of an incentive to continue trying to bring their facilities up to at least a minimum standard by letting them have access to less prestigious games. Probably be Edinburgh City's turn next time.

[Sammy7nil]

Seems strange to give an international game (even if it's not a full international) to a stadium that's incomplete and doesn't even have proper changing facilities.

Jealous Hobo :wink:

[SirDavidsNapper]

Well Ann Budge said it's one of the most atmospheric stadia in world football so can't really blame the SFA. I just hope the young lads don't get stage fright playing in an arena like that.

[Bostonhibby]

Well Ann Budge said it's one of the most atmospheric stadia in world football so can't really blame the SFA. I just hope the young lads don't get stage fright playing in an arena like that.Agree

Not many of them will have played in an 18k capacity arena with a view of the slates on a school roof.

Maybe they'll get a go on the escalator if it's working.

Highlight of their careers I'd imagine.

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[tamig]

Agree

Not many of them will have played in an 18k capacity arena with a view of the slates on a school roof.

Maybe they'll get a go on the escalator if it's working.

Highlight of their careers I'd imagine.

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A ride on the escalator then back down and out across the pitch to the changing rooms. The novelty factor alone will have the youngsters drooling.

[Bostonhibby]

A ride on the escalator then back down and out across the pitch to the changing rooms. The novelty factor alone will have the youngsters drooling.Might get to spend some time with the life size plastic coo as well. Another first.

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[dchibs]

Well Ann Budge said it's one of the most atmospheric stadia in world football so can't really blame the SFA. I just hope the young lads don't get stage fright playing in an arena like that.

The next thing is she will be offering the young lads the use of their state of the art training facilities.

[Billy Whizz]

The next thing is she will be offering the young lads the use of their state of the art training facilities.

Scotland 21’s will be based at Oriam, nothing to do with Hearts though
Probably makes sense to play locally, not sure why they picked Tynie over ER though

[SirDavidsNapper]

The next thing is she will be offering the young lads the use of their state of the art training facilities.

I just worry. Too much too soon for the u21's. Maybe a friendly against Brazil in the Maracana first would prepare them for Tynecastle.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Scotland 21’s will be based at Oriam, nothing to do with Hearts though
Probably makes sense to play locally, not sure why they picked Tynie over ER though

Hearts have spent a fortune on the rust arena, I presume the SFA want to be seen as rewarding their efforts and not playing favourites with Easter Road either … we have had a couple of full internationals since Hertz last hosted a Scotland game. I dare say if Aberdeen ever get their act together the new sheep pen will get chosen far more often than Pittodrie is now.

[SRHibs]

Agree

Not many of them will have played in an 18k capacity arena with a view of the slates on a school roof.

Maybe they'll get a go on the escalator if it's working.

Highlight of their careers I'd imagine.

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The escalator is in perfect working order. You just have to move your legs as you ascend.

[cocteautwin]

The next thing is she will be offering the young lads the use of their state of the art training facilities.

This is one thing that grips my tits, Hearts continual references to "Riccarton" as if it's some spiritual home for the Jambos instead of just a local hired sports centre that anyone can use. I think it's more spin by Barry Anderson being built up when he refers to the goings on over at "Riccarton" instead of Tynecastle.