FF / EAST CORNER ..... again : - )

Following the ongoing discussion about folk leaving early:

It's a fact the difficulty exiting the east at full time is the issue, so perhaps it's time Hibs seriously thought about developing the FF / East corner of the stadium. My guess ( and it is a guess ) is that we could fit 1,500 seats in that corner, which would allow us to put another floor on the east with new exits half way up it without losing capacity .... in fact giving us a net increase.

Two things:

A) .... It shouldn't be forgotten we lost a few hundred seats from the from of the FF, South and West as part of past redevelopments, so any FF / East development would also replace them.

B) .... In an era where clubs billions in debt like Real Madrid and Barcelona still seem able to find billions for massive stadium redevelopments .... not to mention billions in debt Man Utd talking about spending 2 billion on a hew gaff ... it surely isn't that outlandish to think Hibs could find 10 million quid or so to make this happen .... I doubt an absolutely basic construction project with no frills would cost much more than that, and surely our minted Anglo American overlords could chip in to help.

It would probably mean Hibs having to find a way to sling the big screens under the roof of the FF and south stands .... not a bad thing for folk in the east.

I'm excited already :greengrin

Two sure-fire signs that Hibs are currently good:

- The things being moaned about are trivial

- Threads about filling in the corners

Long may it continue

Love a fill in the corners thread but I’m greedy and want 2 corners filled in. 1 would just look little odd.

I think we would fill it for derbies and other bigger games.

Few issues:.

££
Players car park
Screens
Single tier / double tier

The women’s World Cup is supposedly coming to the UK in 2035 so possibly a good opportunity to think about stadium upgrades by then.

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Originally Posted by GreenCastle

Love a full in the corners thread but I’m greasy and want 2 corners filled in. 1 would just look little odd.

I think we would fill it for derbies and other bigger games.

Few issues:.

££
Players car park
Screens
Single tier / double tier

The women’s World Cup is supposedly coming to the UK in 2035 so possibly a good opportunity to think about stadium upgrades by then.

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You get special shampoo for that

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Originally Posted by Hibby70

You get special shampoo for that

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Typos galore ! Ha

Should have done it years ago when seats and concrete were cheaper

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Originally Posted by nonshinyfinish

Two sure-fire signs that Hibs are currently good:

- The things being moaned about are trivial

- Threads about filling in the corners

Long may it continue

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:agree:

I have to admit I'm a bit of a stadium geek and love following the building and renovation of them on You tube .... especially the Everton one ... thanks Mr Drone :greengrin ... I would love to be following a Hibs one.

It's a serious subject as well though and I was struck by a comment by a Jambo on JKB who rightly pointed out that as clubs grow ( which is the hope of all clubs ) Hearts inability to increase their capacity any further would push folk more towards Hibs who still have the ability to increase their capacity.

There's plenty of folk on here who can remember a time when suggesting averages of 14 or 15 thousand at ER would have got you laughed at, but that's where we have been for nearly 9 years now.
There was plenty of folk who thought doubling the capacity of the east to create a 20,000 plus capacity stadium was a folly .... that folly has probably more than paid for itself by now.

Against that backdrop a project that would take us up to about 21,500 or so and also make the east an easier stand to be in, while at the same time almost certainly improving the stadium's atmosphere, is hardly the stuff of dreams ... and it certainly shouldn't be for a club with the undoubted ambitions of Hibs. You can only stand still for so long until you start to go backwards.

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Originally Posted by makaveli1875

Should have done it years ago when seats and concrete were cheaper

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Petrie! :grr::grr::grr:

I'm surprised the East design got the go-ahead from a health and safety perspective, with the exits so far from the upper rows. What's the evacuation procedure in an emergency?

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Originally Posted by He's here!

I'm surprised the East design got the go-ahead from a health and safety perspective, with the exits so far from the upper rows. What's the evacuation procedure in an emergency?

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Go on the pitch.

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Originally Posted by NAE NOOKIE

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I have to admit I'm a bit of a stadium geek and love following the building and renovation of them on You tube .... especially the Everton one ... thanks Mr Drone :greengrin ... I would love to be following a Hibs one.

It's a serious subject as well though and I was struck by a comment by a Jambo on JKB who rightly pointed out that as clubs grow ( which is the hope of all clubs ) Hearts inability to increase their capacity any further would push folk more towards Hibs who still have the ability to increase their capacity.

There's plenty of folk on here who can remember a time when suggesting averages of 14 or 15 thousand at ER would have got you laughed at, but that's where we have been for nearly 9 years now.
There was plenty of folk who thought doubling the capacity of the east to create a 20,000 plus capacity stadium was a folly .... that folly has probably more than paid for itself by now.

Against that backdrop a project that would take us up to about 21,500 or so and also make the east an easier stand to be in, while at the same time almost certainly improving the stadium's atmosphere, is hardly the stuff of dreams ... and it certainly shouldn't be for a club with the undoubted ambitions of Hibs. You can only stand still for so long until you start to go backwards.

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If you want to spend £10m for an extra 1,000 or so seats, you’ve not thought this through. We only fill the home areas when we look like winnings derbies. There were loads of empty seats on Saturday at a time when the team could hardly having a better results period. There’s no evidence of that changing, despite cries that we’d fill the stadium if we had a good team. We’ve got that now.

I'm sure when the current east was built it was said it had been future proofed so that a second tier could be built on top of the existing structure.

There's also been rumours of a deck being added inside for hospitality offerings. You would hope if that was done something could be built in to make it easier to get out the stand more generally.

Can you just leave a minute before the end of injury time, it's not hard

I don’t imagine it’s as easy as folk make out to just join the East and F5. The two stands would join up at a really funny angle unless you removed chunks out of the FFL and the East, you’d also be matching up a single tier stand with a steeper rake than a two tiered stand. Of course it could be done but not as simple as it would initially seem I don’t think.

We are miles away from needing more seats anyway. We can’t even get the south half filled when we’re on a record equalling run.

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Originally Posted by SHODAN

Can you just leave a minute before the end of injury time, it's not hard

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Loads try that and the stairs end up being blocked for the last 5 mins of the game. I don’t mind people leaving early, but if you get up to leave then go, don’t stand blocking the stairs and blocking folk who’s seats are on the end of rows

On the subject of our stadium, did anyone see the incredible, LEGO scale model of the stadium in the main reception area on Sunday? Not sure who was responsible but absolutely stunning in its accuracy and the work that must have gone in to it.

Sorry I have no idea how to post a picture but I’m sure someone will have one.

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Originally Posted by Sioux

If you want to spend £10m for an extra 1,000 or so seats, you’ve not thought this through. We only fill the home areas when we look like winnings derbies. There were loads of empty seats on Saturday at a time when the team could hardly having a better results period. There’s no evidence of that changing, despite cries that we’d fill the stadium if we had a good team. We’ve got that now.

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There's a time lag for attendance to respond to results - equally, it takes time for attendances to dip if we endure a bad run.

It's likely that Easter Road will need more capacity soon.

this thread is worth nothing till someone gives us a mock up for us to drool over. You potentially could keep the car park but just build over it.....

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Originally Posted by Sioux

If you want to spend £10m for an extra 1,000 or so seats, you’ve not thought this through. We only fill the home areas when we look like winnings derbies. There were loads of empty seats on Saturday at a time when the team could hardly having a better results period. There’s no evidence of that changing, despite cries that we’d fill the stadium if we had a good team. We’ve got that now.

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Pretty much my thoughts. We'd need a sustained period of success to really justify increasing capacity, especially with the sort of money mentioned. I'd rather see a few extra million spent on the player budget to keep us strong and competitive. We also have to consider the possibility of strengthening the squad to play on two fronts next season. That's notoriously difficult in itself.

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Originally Posted by Sioux

If you want to spend £10m for an extra 1,000 or so seats, you’ve not thought this through. We only fill the home areas when we look like winnings derbies. There were loads of empty seats on Saturday at a time when the team could hardly having a better results period. There’s no evidence of that changing, despite cries that we’d fill the stadium if we had a good team. We’ve got that now.

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I'm not arguing that we'll need the extra seats, but I honestly don't think filling that corner would cost anywhere near £10 million.

With the increased trend in attendances over the years., do you think that we will regret allowing the overall footprint of easter Road and land owned to become so small?

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

I'm not arguing that we'll need the extra seats, but I honestly don't think filling that corner would cost anywhere near £10 million.

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Think it cost Hearts something like 18.5m to 21 m for their new stand, im sure it was meant to come in around 12m

My figures could be way off.

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Originally Posted by CentreLine

On the subject of our stadium, did anyone see the incredible, LEGO scale model of the stadium in the main reception area on Sunday? Not sure who was responsible but absolutely stunning in its accuracy and the work that must have gone in to it.

Sorry I have no idea how to post a picture but I’m sure someone will have one.

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https://x.com/hibernianfc/status/191...mkQf9xtor6QZnA

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Originally Posted by hibee

https://x.com/hibernianfc/status/191...mkQf9xtor6QZnA

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That’s superb, thanks for finding that.

Do it Hibs…(Courtesy of ChatGPT)

Attachment 28697

Upgrading Hibernian FC’s Easter Road Stadium to fill in the corners (connecting the North, East, and West stands with continuous seating) would depend on a number of factors, but here’s a rough estimate and breakdown:

1. Estimated Construction Cost (Per Corner)

For relatively modest infill seating that matches the existing style:
• Basic stand infill: £2 million – £4 million per corner
• Premium design (with hospitality, improved access, and facilities): £5 million – £8 million per corner

2. Total Estimate for Both NW and NE Corners
• Basic estimate: £4 million – £8 million total
• High-spec estimate: £10 million – £16 million total

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3. Cost Influencers
• Seating capacity added: Each corner might add ~1,000–1,500 seats depending on design, adding 2,000–3,000 total.
• Infrastructure upgrades: Access points, toilets, food & beverage areas, etc.
• Planning permissions and regulations in Edinburgh
• Construction logistics: Tight urban location, working around the existing structure
• Sustainability & materials: More eco-friendly builds may cost more upfront

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4. Possible Funding Sources
• Club capital reserves
• External investment or sponsorship
• Fan funding initiatives
• Government or council grants (less likely unless part of a community project)

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Originally Posted by Trinity Hibee

Loads try that and the stairs end up being blocked for the last 5 mins of the game. I don’t mind people leaving early, but if you get up to leave then go, don’t stand blocking the stairs and blocking folk who’s seats are on the end of rows

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There's always some free seats near the entrance. I appreciate the blocking the stairs thing, I'll always sit in an empty seat if I make it down too quickly.

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Originally Posted by NAE NOOKIE

Following the ongoing discussion about folk leaving early:

It's a fact the difficulty exiting the east at full time is the issue, so perhaps it's time Hibs seriously thought about developing the FF / East corner of the stadium. My guess ( and it is a guess ) is that we could fit 1,500 seats in that corner, which would allow us to put another floor on the east with new exits half way up it without losing capacity .... in fact giving us a net increase.

Two things:

A) .... It shouldn't be forgotten we lost a few hundred seats from the from of the FF, South and West as part of past redevelopments, so any FF / East development would also replace them.

B) .... In an era where clubs billions in debt like Real Madrid and Barcelona still seem able to find billions for massive stadium redevelopments .... not to mention billions in debt Man Utd talking about spending 2 billion on a hew gaff ... it surely isn't that outlandish to think Hibs could find 10 million quid or so to make this happen .... I doubt an absolutely basic construction project with no frills would cost much more than that, and surely our minted Anglo American overlords could chip in to help.

It would probably mean Hibs having to find a way to sling the big screens under the roof of the FF and south stands .... not a bad thing for folk in the east.

I'm excited already :greengrin

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There’s not a chance you’ll get 1500 seats in that corner. 500-700 at most. Unless you are looking at a radical restructure of the East itself - which isn’t going to happen at this time.

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Originally Posted by Hibby Kay-Yay

Do it Hibs…(Courtesy of ChatGPT)

Attachment 28697

Upgrading Hibernian FC’s Easter Road Stadium to fill in the corners (connecting the North, East, and West stands with continuous seating) would depend on a number of factors, but here’s a rough estimate and breakdown:

1. Estimated Construction Cost (Per Corner)

For relatively modest infill seating that matches the existing style:
• Basic stand infill: £2 million – £4 million per corner
• Premium design (with hospitality, improved access, and facilities): £5 million – £8 million per corner

2. Total Estimate for Both NW and NE Corners
• Basic estimate: £4 million – £8 million total
• High-spec estimate: £10 million – £16 million total

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3. Cost Influencers
• Seating capacity added: Each corner might add ~1,000–1,500 seats depending on design, adding 2,000–3,000 total.
• Infrastructure upgrades: Access points, toilets, food & beverage areas, etc.
• Planning permissions and regulations in Edinburgh
• Construction logistics: Tight urban location, working around the existing structure
• Sustainability & materials: More eco-friendly builds may cost more upfront

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4. Possible Funding Sources
• Club capital reserves
• External investment or sponsorship
• Fan funding initiatives
• Government or council grants (less likely unless part of a community project)

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This has been discussed a number of times, but It's not possible to fill in the corner between the FF and West Stands.

A quick look at Google Maps and you'll understand why.

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

This has been discussed a number of times, but It's not possible to fill in the corner between the FF and West Stands.

A quick look at Google Maps and you'll understand why.

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Anything is possible. Just not probable.

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

This has been discussed a number of times, but It's not possible to fill in the corner between the FF and West Stands.

A quick look at Google Maps and you'll understand why.

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I’m confused is this not about the corner between the FF and the East Stand?