Interesting article about the original Hampden. It would be a shame if it was lost for ever. Hopefully a wealthy individual like Sir Tom Hunter or James Anderson will donate towards it. Should really be the SFA but they'll be skint.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...s-balance.html
Personal opinion would flatten it and use other stadiums horrific stadium to watch a game.Quote:
Originally Posted by 007
That's a whoosh!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Flatten it, move the structure and the administration out of Glasgow.
Build an entirely new stadium and set up somewhere that's readily accessible for all of the country and create an administrative set up that is at least fit for the current century.
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Was in there for a euro game.needs a good deal done to it.
The bar staff kindly took 1 of the lads & showed him the mural let him take some photos.
That sound worse than it was ��
Interesting story. Though tbh I’m more interested in Cathkin park where we won our first scottish cup in 1887
It would be dreadful if this as knocked down. Hopefully a short term solution can be found and give time to sort it out properly. All the money in football and the first fitba stadium, or what is left of it, could disappear. That doesn't make any sense.
Seems worthy of being a world heritage site really!
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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
It usually pays to read the link.
Although it's the daily hate mail, so I won't laugh too loudly at the foxes paw.
If £150K can't be found to salvage such an important part of football history then it's the very epitome of knowing the cost of everything but the value of nothing.
The famous Hampden roar was lost forever when the stadium was refurbished, it's scandalous what we have in comparison to Wales.Quote:
Originally Posted by 007
I used to love being in the West stand when Scotland scored, the noise was something else and the whin dust made sure everyone came back with a piece of Hampden :greengrin
Absolutely, I dono why this isn’t the caseQuote:
Originally Posted by ScottB
I remember it well but there was plenty Hampden roar tonightQuote:
Originally Posted by Crunchie
In a nutshell this thread is what is crap about Hibs.net
Posters don't bother to read the thread, just kick out with their preconceived ideas.
It makes an interesting discussion almost impossible.
This criticism isn't aimed at the posters on this thread it's just this thread proves a point.
The issue is far far worse on longer threads.
Fair comment, I'm very happy to admit that I thought this was about the current site / set up that I'm not a fan of.Quote:
Originally Posted by CMurdoch
Jumped to the wrong conclusion which is something I tend to consciously make an effort to avoid in life, and especially on here.
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Build it in Edinburgh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostonhibby
Have we not got enough bowling clubs in the capital? 😉Quote:
Originally Posted by AliboyFC
Nowt wrong with bowling clubs if they could just do away with the bowling, blazers and committees and just focus on very reasonably priced beer and early openings for football coach parties, which they do best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
I did think about that one before I posted[emoji6]
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You are one of the better posters BH.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostonhibby
As i said my ire is not aimed at the posters on this thread.
It just hit the FFS sweet spot and broke the levee :wink:.
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Glasgow Council and SFA need to contact unesco ASAP to get the process moving. There are a number of rich benefactors that could cover the costs and save the site.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottB
Where is the original Hampden, and what is it now?
Seriously!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Eyrie
Read the original post!
Yes, seriously.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
I read the original post. And I've re-read it. It doesn't contain the answer to my question. All it has is a link to the Daily Hate Mail.
Anyone willing to be helpful?
The current Hampden is the third Hampden built. Cathkin Park was the second and the one at Hampden Bowling club was the original. The club house roof at the original is in a state and they need £150k to save the place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eyrie
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Originally Posted by Eyrie
If you've ever travelled to Hampden on the train from Central Station (direct) to Mount Florida, you actually pass it.
There's a giant mural on the wall on the right hand side shortly before you arrive at Mount Florida, which is on the back of what is now a bowling club. That is the site of the original Hampden
Coincidentally, when you pass that, the site of the second Hampden, later renamed to Cathkin Park, is on your left (though you can't see it from the train)
https://i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk/in...S220134338.jpg
Queens Park has stepped in to fund the work.
If it was before the Czech game then the lad you mention is me! Couldn't get over how cheap the drink wasQuote:
Originally Posted by bod
Wisnea youQuote:
Originally Posted by MacBean
We had a look at both before the game with Moldova. I brought the kids and needed some activity that didn’t involve sitting in a pub (my usual pre match ritual).Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
Amazing history. Didn’t realise that Cathkin park was where we won our first Scottish Cup).
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