The supposedly 'incredible infrastructure at Hearts'

[G B Young]

I've noticed that since Levein was sacked a number of pundits have made a big deal about how the 'infrastructure' at Hearts is a huge selling point for a new boss. Steven Thomson went so far as to describe it as 'incredible' on Sportscene.

What am I missing here? In what way is the 'infrastructure' so wonderful? A new main stand that has run millions of pounds over budget and still isn't finished despite the club having to had to rely on supporter donations, three other tinpot stands that needs a good overhaul, a child-sized pitch and a training facility they rent from (and share with) Heriot-Watt University.

In what way does this all set Hearts apart from other clubs when it comes to 'infrastructure'?

[CapitalGreen]

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I've noticed that since Levein was sacked a number of pundits have made a big deal about how the 'infrastructure' at Hearts is a huge selling point for a new boss. Steven Thomson went so far as to describe it as 'incredible' on Sportscene.

What am I missing here? In what way is the 'infrastructure' so wonderful? A new main stand that has run millions of pounds over budget and still isn't finished despite the club having to had to rely on supporter donations, three other tinpot stands that needs a good overhaul, a child-sized pitch and a training facility they rent from (and share with) Heriot-Watt University.

In what way does this all set Hearts apart from other clubs when it comes to 'infrastructure'?

They have a hospitality and corporate offering that significantly boosts their football budget compared to their city rivals (us).

[Keith_M]

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They have a hospitality and corporate offering that significantly boosts their football budget compared to their city rivals (us).

Is a good "hospitality and corporate offering" a selling point for a new boss?

[Juice-Terry]

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They have a hospitality and corporate offering that significantly boosts their football budget compared to their city rivals (us).

Like what...?

[green day]

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I've noticed that since Levein was sacked a number of pundits have made a big deal about how the 'infrastructure' at Hearts is a huge selling point for a new boss. Steven Thomson went so far as to describe it as 'incredible' on Sportscene.

What am I missing here? In what way is the 'infrastructure' so wonderful? A new main stand that has run millions of pounds over budget and still isn't finished despite the club having to had to rely on supporter donations, three other tinpot stands that needs a good overhaul, a child-sized pitch and a training facility they rent from (and share with) Heriot-Watt University.

In what way does this all set Hearts apart from other clubs when it comes to 'infrastructure'?

I think hes talking up the training facilities which - shared or not - are very good.

Mind you, so are Hibs, Aberdeen, Celtic, Rangers

[RyeSloan]

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I've noticed that since Levein was sacked a number of pundits have made a big deal about how the 'infrastructure' at Hearts is a huge selling point for a new boss. Steven Thomson went so far as to describe it as 'incredible' on Sportscene.

What am I missing here? In what way is the 'infrastructure' so wonderful? A new main stand that has run millions of pounds over budget and still isn't finished despite the club having to had to rely on supporter donations, three other tinpot stands that needs a good overhaul, a child-sized pitch and a training facility they rent from (and share with) Heriot-Watt University.

In what way does this all set Hearts apart from other clubs when it comes to 'infrastructure'?

Rented or not the Oriam is a great facility.

But aye it’s a bit of myth that Hearts have managed to spin by repeating it often enough that it becomes accepted. A bit like a debt is not a debt when you owe it to yourself n all that

[Billy Whizz]

Unfortunately the press still get wet when it rains

[Cataplana]

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Like what...?

There's the Castle View restaurant, as well as a state of the art escalator, as well as a glass curtain.

[RoYO!]

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They have a hospitality and corporate offering that significantly boosts their football budget compared to their city rivals (us).

Until recently their hospitality offering was truly shocking. One of the founding reasons for going two tier at ER was to offer hospitality and corporate offerings that kicked their butt. Similarly with the fit out. Chandelies etc. They’ve been rocking the mecanno/ transformers stand during the same period.

They’ve only just come to the party. And if anything, their hospitality offering is now merely on a par with us.

[Iggy Pope]

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Is a good "hospitality and corporate offering" a selling point for a new boss?

You’ve missed the football budget bit he spoke of, so if he’s right, then probably yes, it is.

[Since452]

Three 25 year old stands that were falling apart 20 years ago

[tamig]

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Until recently their hospitality offering was truly shocking. One of the founding reasons for going two tier at ER was to offer hospitality and corporate offerings that kicked their butt. Similarly with the fit out. Chandelies etc. They’ve been rocking the mecanno/ transformers stand during the same period.

They’ve only just come to the party. And if anything, their hospitality offering is now merely on a par with us.

I haven’t been for a while but I’ve heard from folk who have that our hospitality offering has regressed significantly.

[Mick O'Rourke]

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Unfortunately the press still get wet when it rains

Richard Gordon on Sportsound yesterday had something to say on Tynie
He stated that the broadcasting/technical facilities for them was poor

[Since452]

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Richard Gordon on Sportsound yesterday had something to say on Tynie
He stated that the broadcasting/technical facilities for them was poor

He normally swoons over them so that's saying something

[Tyler Durden]

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They have a hospitality and corporate offering that significantly boosts their football budget compared to their city rivals (us).

This seems to be a growing Hibs.net myth.

Let’s see some evidence of this?

[Newry Hibs]

Can infrastructure mean how there is a youth, reserve,to full time set up in place with consistent coaching methods - so not actual bricks and mortar.

No idea if they have this or not.

[offshorehibby]

Your all forgetting the chips😁

[Sammy7nil]

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Until recently their hospitality offering was truly shocking. One of the founding reasons for going two tier at ER was to offer hospitality and corporate offerings that kicked their butt. Similarly with the fit out. Chandelies etc. They’ve been rocking the mecanno/ transformers stand during the same period.

They’ve only just come the party. And if anything, their hospitality offering is now merely on a par with us.

I did hospitality for Hibs St J at tynecastle it was very good and better than ER.

[Iggy Pope]

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I did hospitality for Hibs St J at Newcastle it was very good and better than ER.

Intriguing.

[Sammy7nil]

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Intriguing.

Spell check dear oh dear should say Tynecastle

[Bostonhibby]

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There's the Castle View restaurant, as well as a state of the art escalator, as well as a glass curtain.

Don't mention the rusting, slippery steel steps in the megastand.

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[Bostonhibby]

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Unfortunately the press still get wet when it rains

Jealous hobo, just you wait.

Now they've discovered, refined and patented the chip they're moving straight onto inventing the umbrella and they'll be the media's darlings again.

It'll be like the list of shame post putting themselves into administration to dodge their creditors never happened.

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[Iggy Pope]

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Spell check dear oh dear should say Tynecastle

The first version sounded much better.

[CapitalGreen]

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This seems to be a growing Hibs.net myth.

Let’s see some evidence of this?

The accounts of both clubs are available online.

For the year to end June 2018:

Hearts Turnover = £12.1m, £2.9m of which was commercial income.
Hibs turnover = £9.6m, Hibs don’t specify exact figure for commercial income but if we assume gate receipts and prize money are roughly the same for both clubs then the shortfall will predominantly be from commercial activities.

Maybe you should advise LD and RG it is just a myth though considering they felt the need to visit Tynecastle recently to see what they could learn from Hearts hospitality offering.

[The 90+2]

They have a collaborative deal with Balerno High as part of the SFA performance schools. I’ve no idea about the respective academy’s though, they do seem to be making the most of their new stand more than we do also.

[Cataplana]

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Don't mention the rusting, slippery steel steps in the megastand.

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All big clubs are doing it.

[Jones28]

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The accounts of both clubs are available online.

For the year to end June 2018:

Hearts Turnover = £12.1m, £2.9m of which was commercial income.
Hibs turnover = £9.6m, Hibs don’t specify exact figure for commercial income but if we assume gate receipts and prize money are roughly the same for both clubs then the shortfall will predominantly be from commercial activities.

Maybe you should advise LD and RG it is just a myth though considering they felt the need to visit Tynecastle recently to see what they could learn from Hearts hospitality offering.

How dyou ken that? If you were hearts would you not tell them to eff off?

[The Modfather]

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This seems to be a growing Hibs.net myth.

Let’s see some evidence of this?

Anecdotally, I go to a referees quiz every year. It’s been at various venues but, unfortunately, at Tynecastle the last few years. I asked the guy who organises it why Tynecastle and not Easter Road. He said Hibs were considerably more expensive and the Hearts package was a better offer.

[HibbySpurs]

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How dyou ken that? If you were hearts would you not tell them to eff off?

Probably not as there will be things they want to learn from Hibs so it’s all about quid pro quo.

[Jones28]

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Probably not as there will be things they want to learn from Hibs so it’s all about quid pro quo.

If you’re competing for business in the same city why would you hand your playbook over to your rivals?