Ibrox not available for all of August

[Keith_M]

I thought they would stick away fans in upper tier out the way.


I'd imagine that could be a problem if the Home fans are in the lower tier, though.

[Lancs Harp]

I thought they would stick away fans in upper tier out the way.

Probably allocate away fans 500 tickets with a segregation gap of 8000 seats.

[cabbageandribs1875]

a hun i know told me the other day he heard it would be january before any work has finished

[Keith_M]

In case anybody was wondering, the main purpose of the re-development at Ibrox was to raise the capacity by 600 seats.

I bet they wish they hadn't bothered....

[Billy Whizz]

a hun i know told me the other day he heard it would be january before any work has finished

A nice wee payment to the SFA will be welcome to their member clubs

Hampden has a slightly bigger capacity than Ibrox, does it have larger corporate facilities

[cabbageandribs1875]

A nice wee payment to the SFA will be welcome to their member clubs

Hampden has a slightly bigger capacity than Ibrox, does it have larger corporate facilities


sellick paid £500k for the season hire of Hampden 30 years ago

i imagine it will be mates rates for their beloved sevco though, couple hundred quid

[O'Rourke3]

sellick paid £500k for the season hire of Hampden 30 years ago

i imagine it will be mates rates for their beloved sevco though, couple hundred quidThe Rangers will get paid to play there, or there'll be "Statements!"

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[ian cruise]

The Rangers will get paid to play there, or there'll be "Statements!"

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It will be sold to us as being in the best interest of Scottish football for them to fulfil their fixtures so Hampden at no cost to The Rangers will be the deal.

[cabbageandribs1875]

The Rangers will get paid to play there, or there'll be "Statements!"

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Cinch should splash out on advertisements all around/inside the ground

and the SFA should chip in

[Waxy]

Whats the record for most penalties at Hampden in any single year?

[oneone73]

Whats the record for most penalties at Hampden in any single year?

Dunno, but Celtc will hold it.

[Corstorphine Hibby]

a hun i know told me the other day he heard it would be january before any work has finished

Did they specify what year?

[hibsbollah]

Theyre all too busy marching about today to get any proper construction done. No wonder its late

[CentreLine]

Doesn’y everything in the the rangers existence start with two steps backwards?

[gbhibby]

Doesn’y everything in the the rangers existence start with two steps backwards?
Probably didn't pay for the goods on time.
They do have a history of this just ask the Face Painter.

[Keith_M]

Doesn’y everything in the the rangers existence start with two steps backwards?


🤣

[Carheenlea]

In the event of Rangers still being at Hampden at the business end of League Cup or even Scottish Cup, would Rangers appearance in any of the semis or finals require a change of venue to withhold the integrity of the neutral venue?

[GreenCastle]

In the event of Rangers still being at Hampden at the business end of League Cup or even Scottish Cup, would Rangers appearance in any of the semis or finals require a change of venue to withhold the integrity of the neutral venue?

Scottish football and integrity ?

[H18 SFR]

Has the reason for greyskull being closed ever been confirmed? Seen lots of speculation and nonsense but unsure what’s the confirmed reason?

[Oscar T Grouch]

a hun i know told me the other day he heard it would be january before any work has finished

Was just speaking to one of my mates who is also a sticky bun. He averred the exact same opinion, basically said he's heard it will be the end of the year before they finish the work if everything works out ok, if not it could stretch into the new year! Love to see the hun in turmoil, it gives me an enormous sense of wellbeing!

:singing:{Parklife!}

[Groathillgrump]

Has the reason for greyskull being closed ever been confirmed? Seen lots of speculation and nonsense but unsure what’s the confirmed reason?

Delayed arrival of materials from Asia was the official reason given a few weeks ago.

[gbhibby]

Where's your shipment now
Where's your shipment now
Where's your shipment now
Where's your shipment now

FAR FAR AWAY FAR FAR AWAY

Chirpy Chirpy cheep cheep tune

I'll get my coat.

[weecounty hibby]

Delayed arrival of materials from Asia was the official reason given a few weeks ago.
One absolute ****wit on twitter was saying that as they are the quintessentially British club would it be possible for the RAF to send some Globemasters across and airlift the materials! Absolute nutcases.

[gbhibby]

https://images.app.goo.gl/XFS7u1A8DAPwa5yr9

New Rangers third kit just been released


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[DH1875]

Erm...... Hampden doesn't even have a pitch at the moment.

[Col2]

As well as the stadium shambles, If you look at the transfer signings to date this summer (given they have a fair amount of catching up to do) it’s clear the rumours about them being skint are true.

[Keith_M]

Erm...... Hampden doesn't even have a pitch at the moment.


It does, the pitch replacement was delayed.

[DH1875]

It does, the pitch replacement was delayed.

Not going by the pictures I've seen.

[Bostonhibby]

In the event of Rangers still being at Hampden at the business end of League Cup or even Scottish Cup, would Rangers appearance in any of the semis or finals require a change of venue to withhold the integrity of the neutral venue?Move it to Murrayfield? Last think they'll want to do is inconvenience the huns at their time of great stress, they'd have some sort of apology to their fans and corporate supporters to cobble together as above.....

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[Bostonhibby]

One absolute ****wit on twitter was saying that as they are the quintessentially British club would it be possible for the RAF to send some Globemasters across and airlift the materials! Absolute nutcases.Is quintessential the same as being a parochial inbred who has never left Larkhall in his life? Just the same as every male in his family before him.

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[Bostonhibby]

One absolute ****wit on twitter was saying that as they are the quintessentially British club would it be possible for the RAF to send some Globemasters across and airlift the materials! Absolute nutcases.Sent this to a friend who is ex RAF for a laugh, he responded suggesting they should ask the navy to divert one of our 2 currently defective aircraft carriers instead as they are largely doing nothing useful anyway.

Helping sevco prop up a dodgy edifice has to be in the national interest.

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[xyz23jc]

As well as the stadium shambles, If you look at the transfer signings to date this summer (given they have a fair amount of catching up to do) it’s clear the rumours about them being skint are true.

Let's hope so....! Popcorn at the ready! :wink::thumbsup::greengrin

[silverhibee]

Erm...... Hampden doesn't even have a pitch at the moment.

Yip, just seen the drone guy’s video over hampden, will they have it ready in time for the huns.

[SteveHFC]

Rangers confirmed their first 2 league games at home will be played at Hampden.

[04Sauzee]

Monday 15th July 2024

Rangers
WILLIAM HILL PREMIERSHIP
PRESS RELEASE: RANGERS - HAMPDEN PARK
SCOTTISH FA AND SPFL APPROVE RANGERS’ HAMPDEN PARK RENTAL REQUEST DURING IBROX BUILDING WORKS

The Scottish FA and SPFL have today approved Rangers FC’s request to host the club’s home matches at Hampden Park, due to ongoing works at Ibrox Stadium.

The arrangement includes the club’s home matches up to Scotland’s UEFA Nations League fixture at home to Poland on September 5 and the SPFL Board has approved Rangers playing such matches away from their own Registered Ground.

As part of the agreement, Rangers have committed to fund an accelerated pitch growth programme to ensure the Hampden surface is ready for the club’s first home game.

The SPFL have confirmed that due to the Rangers v Motherwell match in the William Hill Premiership now taking place at Hampden Park on Saturday 10 August, it has been agreed with Queen’s Park that their match against Livingston in the William Hill Championship, to be played at the City Stadium, has been moved to Friday 9 August.

[Skol]

An accelerated pitch growth programme?

[wookie70]

An accelerated pitch growth programme? The seeds are on their way from Asia apparently

[GreenCastle]

Rangers confirmed their first 2 league games at home will be played at Hampden.

Will be amazed if it’s only 2 games at Hampden.

Reckon it will be several more.

[O'Rourke3]

An accelerated pitch growth programme?May have changed but mature game ready turf plus many inches of soil. Costs a fortune and they'll have to do the same at Greyskull

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[Springbank]

As well as the stadium shambles, If you look at the transfer signings to date this summer (given they have a fair amount of catching up to do) it’s clear the rumours about them being skint are true.Rangers skint = Old Skool Rules Apply. Expect a lot of press stories about how Shankland would walk over broken glass to play for Rangers. Player hands in transfer request (as Rangers can't reach a seven figure sum). Player downs tools and Hearts have a decision to make in mid-to-late August where Rangers £850k bid is on the table (rising to £1.5m depending on performance/trophies) and Hearts have a very unsettled and unsettling player in the building wanting out...

[davhibby]

Will be amazed if it’s only 2 games at Hampden.

Reckon it will be several more.

I’d quite enjoy it if our game in September was played there, would be a nice change

[04Sauzee]

https://i.ibb.co/mTLWZVd/Screenshot-20240718-114732.png (https://ibb.co/XLhR0r6)

[Carheenlea]

Celtic fans appear to be as keen to observe the progress of the works to the Copeland Road stand as we were with the mega main stand at Tynecastle and the fun that went with it.

Every day on Twitter sees new rumours from “sources” and whether wildly inaccurate or true they always make for enjoyable reading.

https://i.postimg.cc/c1YYgVY4/IMG-3904.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w3q3n40S)

[scoopyboy]

Celtic fans appear to be as keen to observe the progress of the works to the Copeland Road stand as we were with the mega main stand at Tynecastle and the fun that went with it.

Every day on Twitter sees new rumours from “sources” and whether wildly inaccurate or true they always make for enjoyable reading.

https://i.postimg.cc/c1YYgVY4/IMG-3904.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w3q3n40S)

Surely asbestos can’t be an issue. It was identified long before the Copeland stand was built in the 70s

[Since90+2]

Surely asbestos can’t be an issue. It was identified long before the Copeland stand was built in the 70s

Asbestos was used right up until the late 90s.

[One Day Soon]

Celtic fans appear to be as keen to observe the progress of the works to the Copeland Road stand as we were with the mega main stand at Tynecastle and the fun that went with it.

Every day on Twitter sees new rumours from “sources” and whether wildly inaccurate or true they always make for enjoyable reading.

https://i.postimg.cc/c1YYgVY4/IMG-3904.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w3q3n40S)


That's just tremendous.

[Betty Boop]

Celtic played a whole season at Hampden

[Since90+2]

Celtic played a whole season at Hampden

Was that not planned in advance though? Hardly the same thing.

[Joe6-2]

One absolute ****wit on twitter was saying that as they are the quintessentially British club would it be possible for the RAF to send some Globemasters across and airlift the materials! Absolute nutcases.

If they are so quintessentially British why aren’t they using a British company?!

[Bostonhibby]

If they are so quintessentially British why aren’t they using a British company?!To be fair they might have used British asbestos.

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[scoopyboy]

Asbestos was used right up until the late 90s.

Was that a “safer” type of asbestos?

Think it was blue asbestos that was the bad form

[Mon Dieu4]

Was that a “safer” type of asbestos?

Think it was blue asbestos that was the bad form

My neighbours house was built around 1984, when they had a leak in the kitchen an asbestos test was carried out, they had to get out the house and the guys had to come in and rip everything out in a controlled environment with safety suits and the lot, took about a week just for a 2 bedroom house

[weecounty hibby]

Was that a “safer” type of asbestos?

Think it was blue asbestos that was the bad form
All asbestos is bad in the right(wrong) conditions. When the fibres are released they become attached to the lungs if they are breathed in and that leads to mesothelioma and lung cancer amongst others. I have worked with asbestos and asbestos removal for the best part of 30 years in my various roles. The most common types used were amocite, crocidolite, and chrysotile. Everything from brake pads to artex, to insulation to roof tiles were made from asbestos. It's everywhere and as was mentioned in an earlier post was used up to 1999 when the last type, chrysotile, was banned

[Coco Bryce]

I think the Asbestos story is a Celtic fans wind-up.

Birmingham City FC Academy Under 18s visited Ibrox this morning and got a full stadium tour.

Can't really see this happening if asbestos was present.

[Since90+2]

I think the Asbestos story is a Celtic fans wind-up.

Birmingham City FC Academy Under 18s visited Ibrox this morning and got a full stadium tour.

Can't really see this happening if asbestos was present.

Asbestos is literally everywhere. You'd hardly be able to leave the house if you didn't enter a building with asbestos in it.

Not saying the rumour is true but it wouldn't stop a tour walking round a ground.

[silverhibee]

I think the Asbestos story is a Celtic fans wind-up.

Birmingham City FC Academy Under 18s visited Ibrox this morning and got a full stadium tour.

Can't really see this happening if asbestos was present.

Why would they go for a tour of the stadium, bit strange that.

[scoopyboy]

All asbestos is bad in the right(wrong) conditions. When the fibres are released they become attached to the lungs if they are breathed in and that leads to mesothelioma and lung cancer amongst others. I have worked with asbestos and asbestos removal for the best part of 30 years in my various roles. The most common types used were amocite, crocidolite, and chrysotile. Everything from brake pads to artex, to insulation to roof tiles were made from asbestos. It's everywhere and as was mentioned in an earlier post was used up to 1999 when the last type, chrysotile, was banned

Thanks for that, a very comprehensive reply. My father passed at 80 and it was put down to cutting asbestos with an ordinary hand saw was commonplace

[Coco Bryce]

Why would they go for a tour of the stadium, bit strange that.

I have no idea.
Why don't you ask them on Twitter?
They have put a post up with photos of their day at Ibrox.

[CentreLine]

Thanks for that, a very comprehensive reply. My father passed at 80 and it was put down to cutting asbestos with an ordinary hand saw was commonplace

My father-in-law worked in the shipyards in Govan. He told of “snowball fights” using asbestos dust as snow. Just about every cavity in the ships, including QE2, was stuffed with the stuff, he said.

[linlithgowhibbie]

My father-in-law worked in the shipyards in Govan. He told of “snowball fights” using asbestos dust as snow. Just about every cavity in the ships, including QE2, was stuffed with the stuff, he said.My dad worked in boiler rooms on ships in the 60s, he told me that it was common practice to cut away asbestos with a hacksaw, no face masks or protective clothes other than a boiler suit which was usually worn with the top round the waist as it was so hot in there.He had breathing difficulties in his latter years but was never diagnosed with asbestos related sicknesses.

[degenerated]

Surely asbestos can’t be an issue. It was identified long before the Copeland stand was built in the 70sWas still used up till around 1980. Pretty sure Ibrox was re-done late 70s.

[04Sauzee]

John Bennett wants to get Rangers fans back into Ibrox for the last game in September, but admits it could be longer before the fans return to their spiritual home.

The Ibrox chairman finally addressed fans after a testing pre-season, which has seen punters locked out of their stadium due to delays to building works on the Copland Road stand. Bennet explained that materials being shipped to Glasgow have been delayed, with only one consignment having arrived in the city and another two still to arrive before work can be completed.

[Hibs4185]

John Bennett wants to get Rangers fans back into Ibrox for the last game in September, but admits it could be longer before the fans return to their spiritual home.

The Ibrox chairman finally addressed fans after a testing pre-season, which has seen punters locked out of their stadium due to delays to building works on the Copland Road stand. Bennet explained that materials being shipped to Glasgow have been delayed, with only one consignment having arrived in the city and another two still to arrive before work can be completed.

Its ex owner runs a massive steel business. A club that can spend millions on players can afford to buy still in Scotland for £100k more in order to save face. Even if it’s £500k more which I wouldn’t imagine.

Has to be more than meets the eye

[Billy Whizz]

John Bennett wants to get Rangers fans back into Ibrox for the last game in September, but admits it could be longer before the fans return to their spiritual home.

The Ibrox chairman finally addressed fans after a testing pre-season, which has seen punters locked out of their stadium due to delays to building works on the Copland Road stand. Bennet explained that materials being shipped to Glasgow have been delayed, with only one consignment having arrived in the city and another two still to arrive before work can be completed.

I don’t fancy the person who has to allocate the seats from Ibrox to Hampden
Imagine have a decent seat in the Govan stand and you end up having to sit in the East😂

[HoboHarry]

Its ex owner runs a massive steel business. A club that can spend millions on players can afford to buy still in Scotland for £100k more in order to save face. Even if it’s £500k more which I wouldn’t imagine.

Has to be more than meets the eye

There isn't a doubt in my mind that there is more to this than they are letting on. I'll be amazed if they play a home game at Ibrox this calendar year and I wont even be a bit shocked if they are at Hampden all season.

[04Sauzee]

Paddypower 😂😂😂

https://x.com/paddypower/status/1821834704632295535?t=42x7b2UbVGOyApJGO3yUTw&s=19

[Joe6-2]

Paddypower 😂😂😂

https://x.com/paddypower/status/1821834704632295535?t=42x7b2UbVGOyApJGO3yUTw&s=19

Brilliant 😂😂😂

[blackpoolhibs]

Where's Nick Knowles? :faf:

[HoboHarry]

Where's Nick Knowles? :faf:
Maybe been away too long but I didn't get that part? What relevance does he have?

[greenlex]

Maybe been away too long but I didn't get that part? What relevance does he have?
Hosts a TV programme called DIY SOS. 😂😂😂

[HoboHarry]

Hosts a TV programme called DIY SOS. 😂😂😂
Ahhhhh....... now I get it :greengrin

[Up-the-slope]

Paddypower 😂😂😂

https://x.com/paddypower/status/1821834704632295535?t=42x7b2UbVGOyApJGO3yUTw&s=19

I guess with a name like PADDY Power they reckon they didnt get any business from the unwashed hordes... cause they certainly wont now.... shame they are not league sponsor :greengrin

[Joe6-2]

I guess with a name like PADDY Power they reckon they didnt get any business from the unwashed hordes... cause they certainly wont now.... shame they are not league sponsor :greengrin

Or in charge of VAR

[Hibiza]

The open date is a complete unknown ,steel delivery date unknown .

[HoboHarry]

The open date is a complete unknown ,steel delivery date unknown .
If steel delivery is the only issue I'll eat my hat as the saying goes.

[Keith_M]

And what's the first thing they do when they arrive at Hampden?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-king-charles-ibrox-hampden-33435390

[Glory Lurker]

And what's the first thing they do when they arrive at Hampden?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-king-charles-ibrox-hampden-33435390

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 What a bunch of premium grade weirdos they are!

[Since452]

And what's the first thing they do when they arrive at Hampden?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-king-charles-ibrox-hampden-33435390

So, so weird.

[gbhibby]

And what's the first thing they do when they arrive at Hampden?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-king-charles-ibrox-hampden-33435390
"His Majesty hanging from the tiled wall" The DR could have worded that a little better.

[CentreLine]

Have The the Rangers received any of the materials for their reconstruction work yet? This seems to have gone very quiet.

[JohnM1875]

Have The the Rangers received any of the materials for their reconstruction work yet? This seems to have gone very quiet.

Chat is it'll be ready for the end of September and their first home game would be against us 😐

[CentreLine]

Chat is it'll be ready for the end of September and their first home game would be against us 😐

Interesting. It just seemed a very long delay with no end in sight. I was kind of hoping we might get them at Hampden. It’s not been a bad hunting ground over the years.

[CentreLine]

Given that RAAC was in popular use until the mid 80’s, is there any suggestion that may be an issue? I’ve not seen it suggested but would be more likely than subsidence I’d have thought.

[Billy Whizz]

Chat is it'll be ready for the end of September and their first home game would be against us 😐
Think they are aiming for the Dundee cup tie the week before
That’s a shame, as they haven’t beaten Hibs at Hampden for over 40 years

[linlithgowhibbie]

Have The the Rangers received any of the materials for their reconstruction work yet? This seems to have gone very quiet.

Supposedly all the steel has been delivered for the work, whether it has been paid for ???????

[gbhibby]

https://youtu.be/zJM4h_uy6X4?si=Zo6MZiyHbMe_XK5-
Latest update video.

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[Jones28]

And what's the first thing they do when they arrive at Hampden?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-king-charles-ibrox-hampden-33435390

They are the weirdest club in football.

Hope they get a massive invoice for filling the hole in when they leave.

[HoboHarry]

Given that RAAC was in popular use until the mid 80’s, is there any suggestion that may be an issue? I’ve not seen it suggested but would be more likely than subsidence I’d have thought.
I'd wondered that myself and it's a lot more plausible than a steel delivery delay. Interestingly, this is from the BBC Gossip -

Rangers have lodged an application with Glasgow City council for the installation of a "demountable safety netting system for high risk fixtures" as they look to accommodate Celtic fans for derbies. (Daily Record) (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-move-end-celtic-fan-33523140)

If they are terrified of things falling off then Ibrox needs to stay closed.

[linlithgowhibbie]

I'd wondered that myself and it's a lot more plausible than a steel delivery delay. Interestingly, this is from the BBC Gossip -

Rangers have lodged an application with Glasgow City council for the installation of a "demountable safety netting system for high risk fixtures" as they look to accommodate Celtic fans for derbies. (Daily Record) (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-move-end-celtic-fan-33523140)

If they are terrified of things falling off then Ibrox needs to stay closed.

The netting is to stop thrown objects hitting away fans, I suspect it will be in place for us too

[Since90+2]

I'd wondered that myself and it's a lot more plausible than a steel delivery delay. Interestingly, this is from the BBC Gossip -

Rangers have lodged an application with Glasgow City council for the installation of a "demountable safety netting system for high risk fixtures" as they look to accommodate Celtic fans for derbies. (Daily Record) (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-move-end-celtic-fan-33523140)

If they are terrified of things falling off then Ibrox needs to stay closed.

The netting will be to stop thing being thrown at away fans.

I think people are clutching at straws here with the conspiracy theories. I suspect they'll be back at Ibrox in a few weeks. Not long to find out anyway.

[HoboHarry]

The netting will be to stop thing being thrown at away fans.

I think people are clutching at straws here with the conspiracy theories. I suspect they'll be back at Ibrox in a few weeks. Not long to find out anyway.
I doubt that 'high risk fixture" means the same as a flying object from a fan.

[JohnM1875]

Hate being on Huns side with anything, but petty from Celtic to cancel away fans for the upcoming game cause of the Ibrox situation. First OF at Ibrox isn't until Jan I just read. They'll clearly be done by then and have a net installed.

Poor stuff. SFA or the league need to get something in place that guarantees a certain % of away fans at all games. So embarrassing from the pair of diddies.

[GreenCastle]

I thought they were doing both stands behind the goal ??

Just one end?

Also read the union bears will be right behind the goal this season.

[Since90+2]

I doubt that 'high risk fixture" means the same as a flying object from a fan.

I'm not sure I'm following you. An old firm game would be deemed a high risk fixture?

They aren't talking about fixtures and fittings 😅

[uwxm07]

“ it’s falling down , it’s falling down ,it’s falling ,
Ibrox’s falling down”
Repeat

[tamig]

I'm not sure I'm following you. An old firm game would be deemed a high risk fixture?

They aren't talking about fixtures and fittings 😅

I think a fine example of humour has bypassed you. Not once, but twice.