Apologies if this has been mentioned elsewhere.. but my reliable friend has just informed me that the board were considering putting a proposal to the hibs supporters to change the name of the west stand to the - sir tom farmer stand..
Does this mean the guy now wants oot or just some recognition for saving hibs from going the same way as hearts ????
or maybe he is planning to build a brand new stand with hotels and clubs and hooses built in ???
altho - as much as the guy is slated now and again - his money did save hibs !!!
anyone else heard anything..
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23-12-2011 09:59 PM #1Testimonial Due
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Sir Tom Farmer Stand........
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23-12-2011 10:23 PM #2Testimonial Due
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Not heard anything but I would be all for that.
I wouldn't read anything into the board wanting to put the proposal forward.
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23-12-2011 10:35 PM #3@hibs.net private member
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I'd be surprised if STF wanted that kind of recogntion but certainly all for it personally. I think SRF and his family history are so deeply engrained in the club it would be the right thing to consider
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23-12-2011 10:43 PM #4First Team Regular
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It's the very least the man deserves! And he is far from egotistical - he was given an award for his philanthropy a few years ago at the Scottish Parliament and he admitted afterwards that he was ready to run away before the ceremony due to nerves!
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23-12-2011 10:45 PM #5@hibs.net private member
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Im in favour. He saved hibs so deserves to recognised for that.
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23-12-2011 10:51 PM #6First Team Regular
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Agree 100%
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The board recognize what STF done for Hibs. Would be a fitting tribute to Tom & Philip Farmer to perhaps call it the Farmer Stand? Oooo arrrr....!
People openly slate STF on here for being tight with the purse strings but at the end of the day no one could say he has ever done badly by Hibs. Only plus points as far as I am concerned. I think this fact is rammed home when you have a glance over at our city rivals current position and well being. They do not have a STF or he would have came forward as the alternative to Vlad 6 yrs ago. Tough titty eh.
Kudos STF, thanks for stepping in and putting Hibs back on an even Keel. You are in the Hibs history books to come as a legend for that, of this there can be no doubt.
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23-12-2011 11:30 PM #7Coaching Staff
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maybe just wants his hands on the auld church next door. to turn it intae a tyre and exhaust centre Originally Posted by mca
This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteApologies if this has been mentioned elsewhere.. but my reliable friend has just informed me that the board were considering putting a proposal to the hibs supporters to change the name of the west stand to the - sir tom farmer stand..
Does this mean the guy now wants oot or just some recognition for saving hibs from going the same way as hearts ????
or maybe he is planning to build a brand new stand with hotels and clubs and hooses built in ???
altho - as much as the guy is slated now and again - his money did save hibs !!!
anyone else heard anything..
he does deserve recognition though, and I would not be against that.
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24-12-2011 10:43 AM #8Coaching Staff
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It would be a fitting tribute to the man.
The statue will have to follow after he has passed away - his modesty would make this a non-starter while he's still alive.
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24-12-2011 10:50 AM #9Testimonial Due
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Would be a great gesture and tribute to Sir Tom. All for it
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24-12-2011 10:55 AM #10@hibs.net private member
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The fact that Hibs Net exists today and we're able to discuss the issue is testament to the contribution Sir Tom made in saving Hibernian FC.
I for one will be eternally grateful and naming the West Stand after him would be a fitting tribute.
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Could not have put it better myself !! Originally Posted by Golden Bear
This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteThe fact that Hibs Net exists today and we're able to discuss the issue is testament to the contribution Sir Tom made in saving Hibernian FC.
I for one will be eternally grateful and naming the West Stand after him would be a fitting tribute.
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24-12-2011 12:31 PM #12@hibs.net private member
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I would fully support this.
If it had not been for STF 20 years ago the club would not be where we are today.
On the park we are rank rotten but if it had not been for STF and his continued support I seriously doubt we would have the stadium, training centre and general infrastructure in place.
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24-12-2011 01:32 PM #14Testimonial Due
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He saved us from extinction. He can have the stadium named after him if he wants!
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24-12-2011 02:00 PM #15Testimonial Due
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In favour.
Do we still officially call the Famous Five Stand that though?
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24-12-2011 02:07 PM #16Coaching Staff
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Yes we do, I can't say I've ever heard it being referred to as the North Stand. Originally Posted by smurf
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24-12-2011 02:22 PM #17First Team Breakthrough
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Club is in turmoil and we're staring relegation in the face....tell you what let's name a stand after Farmer. That'll fix everything.....give me strength
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24-12-2011 02:51 PM #18Left by mutual consent!
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Hey' this is a happy thread, .... off Originally Posted by Top Pans Hibby
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24-12-2011 02:54 PM #19First Team Breakthrough
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And merry christmas to you too Fife! Originally Posted by Fife-Hibee
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24-12-2011 03:05 PM #20'S' Form
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Personally Id prefer to see a Turnbulls Tornadoes stand first, personally, just personally mind i think stand names should be kept for players/teams.
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24-12-2011 03:10 PM #21Left by mutual consent!
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They can call it what they want it will probably be shut next season to cut costs when we are in the 1st division.
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Unfortunately, [and I say this with heavy heart], I think you may well be correct. Originally Posted by Skanko79
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