Clerry Jambo Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 That's some size of an enclosure. I remember being in there for the 1976 SC final v Rangers. No segregation and no fun! Snap mate, remember it like yesterday Only a young teenager at the time with the auld man, uncles and friends, totally surrounded by blue noses and the bottles of whisky getting passed around as normal, not that I had any!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Scottish League v English League 1973 They should revive that fixture - reckon it would be a tight battle these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 They should revive that fixture - reckon it would be a tight battle these days. Scottish Anglos v home players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 As regards the old North Stand at Hampden, we were in the North Terracing for the 1992 Semi against Airdrie and it was a building site at the back with various bits fenced off. Whether that was the old one coming down or the new one going up, i'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Scottish Anglos v home players Interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 They should revive that fixture - reckon it would be a tight battle these days. Or even The Anglo-Scottish Cup ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Incidentally, here's an image of the old North Stand, which was gone by the time I'd made my first visit there. Impressive in its own way. The light beige area of the terracing in the bottom right hand corner is presumably one of the first areas of the terracing to be concreted. The rest used to be just earth with wooden strips dividing the steps. I remember the dust storms that used to follow a goal on a dry day, or any day under the roofed area of terracing at the Mount Florida end . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 The light beige area of the terracing in the bottom right hand corner is presumably one of the first areas of the terracing to be concreted. The rest used to be just earth with wooden strips dividing the steps. I remember the dust storms that used to follow a goal on a dry day, or any day under the roofed area of terracing at the Mount Florida end . It was more Blaize than earth, FA. Went to a few Scotland games as a kid and remember we beat Northern Ireland 3-0. There was dust after every goal. It was iconic, Hampden....but manky ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 It looked like it could slide off the roof at any given moment. Would agree with you there. Press would lose anything not held down on a table at that angle. I'm sure Murrayfield used to have a press box like that as well. Anyway back on the thread, where are the pictures from today? I am getting withdrawal symptoms after the flood of photos from yesterday and Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 farin, on 22 Nov 2016 - 9:47 PM, said: Some pics from today's visit, things moving along fast. what a waste of chairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 The light beige area of the terracing in the bottom right hand corner is presumably one of the first areas of the terracing to be concreted. The rest used to be just earth with wooden strips dividing the steps. I remember the dust storms that used to follow a goal on a dry day, or any day under the roofed area of terracing at the Mount Florida end . Yep For some dim (very) and distant reason I went to the 1974 Hibs Celtic League Cup final with a mate and his hibs supporting dad - his dad keeled over in the dust half way through - 6-3 to Celtic so I'm not sure whether it was the score or the dust that did for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogemz Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Greenminger has posted another exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) jambogemz, on 22 Nov 2016 - 10:07 PM, said:jambogemz, on 22 Nov 2016 - 10:07 PM, said:Greenminger has posted another exclusive. I like post #702 on that thread where the boy basically tells him to stop slavering and get over it and Mingers only come back is if ya don't like it post else where Edited November 22, 2016 by hearts007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Goany someone ask greenginger if he ever feels ******* stupid right before he reveals his next crackpot conspiracy theory straight off the back of his latest disappointment and lack of understanding of the process. I would like to know if having a 100% record in getting everything spectacularly wrong ever causes him to pause before battering out the next pile of pish. It's a talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Whos the Hearts poster on there. JT Fae the toon, must have an account here? Edited November 22, 2016 by Tosh'sleftfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Muddie Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Thanks for photos Farin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Thanks for photos Farin Yeah, thanks to everyone, it means a lot to those of us who can't be there. As Mr S said, I'm surprised at how emotional I feel seeing these shitey buildings come down, knowing you'll never see them again. I'm really not looking forward to seeing the old girl getting pulled down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Thanks for photos Farin I echo this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) The view of the back of the stand now looks almost "panoramic" © FA ......... well © Ann Budge really. Edited November 22, 2016 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 The view of the back of the stand now looks almost "panoramic" © FA ......... well © Ann Budge really. I will grant it looks pretty good. I doubt the new stand will look as good in 20 years let alone 100 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Yep For some dim (very) and distant reason I went to the 1974 Hibs Celtic League Cup final with a mate and his hibs supporting dad - his dad keeled over in the dust half way through - 6-3 to Celtic so I'm not sure whether it was the score or the dust that did for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 We all make mistakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scabber Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Just transferred my digi cam one's onto my PC, so here's 4 jpegs from it. The social work building. Club shop front. Inside the clubshop 1. Very dusty so image quality poor. Inside the clubshop 2. Dust giving a poor quality image again.. thaks farin the pictures are fantastic looking forward to the next ones. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayTeeJnr Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Just transferred my digi cam one's onto my PC, so here's 4 jpegs from it. The social work building. Club shop front. Inside the clubshop 1. Very dusty so image quality poor. Inside the clubshop 2. Dust giving a poor quality image again.. Thanks for all the photos Farin - it's really good getting to see the progress being made. The Main Stand looks much more impressive now that you can see a lot more of it. I won't miss any of those old buildings at the back though - that area's looked a right dump for a long time. Bring on the new stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucille's Thirsty Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I know our club has had hard times recentlybut I can't believe what we've had as our club store,it was an embarrassment for a club our size but thankfully that side of our club is getting improved massively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I take it entry to the Gorgie Suite this weekend will be via the Gorgie Road entrance due to the demolition works? I realise I could phone the club and ask them but just wanted to gloat that I will be enjoying hospitality on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I know our club has had hard times recentlybut I can't believe what we've had as our club store,it was an embarrassment for a club our size but thankfully that side of our club is getting improved massively. It wasn't great but it wasn't that bad, The one in the Gorgie Road entrance was better but not so much better, Onward and upward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Muddie Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 It wasn't great but it wasn't that bad, The one in the Gorgie Road entrance was better but not so much better, Onward and upward. I remember it being in the old building at the Gorgie/Main Stand corner, the one Sir Gay says we can't knock down (you know, the one that is almost fully demolished) When Tynecastle underwent its most recent redevelopments in 1994 I can recall visiting relatives in the area frequently and wandering down to watch the progress on first the Wheatfield, truly impressive when first built and fairly state of the art, with tellies that worked and everything then in turn the School End and Gorgie a few years later. Was great then to check the progress and I'm so thankful for these pictures. I can't believe how weird it is, some 20 years later almost, to see these long-standing buildings in McLeod St come down. If nothing else, I'll have fond memories of standing for ages in queues at them at one time or another. When the old lady goes down I might even cry. Have been in main stand many a season. When the roof truss goes up it's going to feel very real indeed. Always remember the sight when the Wheatfield truss appeared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) I remember it being in the old building at the Gorgie/Main Stand corner, the one Sir Gay says we can't knock down (you know, the one that is almost fully demolished) When Tynecastle underwent its most recent redevelopments in 1994 I can recall visiting relatives in the area frequently and wandering down to watch the progress on first the Wheatfield, truly impressive when first built and fairly state of the art, with tellies that worked and everything then in turn the School End and Gorgie a few years later. Was great then to check the progress and I'm so thankful for these pictures. I can't believe how weird it is, some 20 years later almost, to see these long-standing buildings in McLeod St come down. If nothing else, I'll have fond memories of standing for ages in queues at them at one time or another. When the old lady goes down I might even cry. Have been in main stand many a season. When the roof truss goes up it's going to feel very real indeed. Always remember the sight when the Wheatfield truss appeared Sir I share your sentiments - well commented!! Edited November 23, 2016 by Jambo-Fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Tynecastle has always felt very landlocked. Knock a few buildings down though and suddenly there is a vast area for us to play with. As well as the piazza area, we are essentially constructing two buildings joined together. When finished, it will surely be one of the most impressive main stands in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I take it entry to the Gorgie Suite this weekend will be via the Gorgie Road entrance due to the demolition works? I realise I could phone the club and ask them but just wanted to gloat that I will be enjoying hospitality on Saturday Will be normal route most likely. Same way in for Main Stand. At other times access is from Gorgie Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Loving all the pictures... THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) If nothing else, I'll have fond memories of standing for ages in queues at them at one time or another. Not sure if queuing from 6am for cup final tickets in 2012 will go down as a fond memory but it was a good crack with the folk that were there. Edited November 23, 2016 by mars plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Not sure if queuing from 6am for cup final tickets in 2012 will go down as a fond memory but it was a good crack with the folk that were there. I would love to be queueing for cup final tickets again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I would love to be queueing for cup final tickets again!! Just as much as me mate. 4 years come March since we were last at hampden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Some pics from today's visit, things moving along fast. 3rd photo down would be what the dug out would look like if JJ was in charge watching the last few games.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 unsure if this will work! taken at 4pm today The snow was bad in Gorgie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Watching from afar and the progress is great to see - people that are close and following this with great interest, do you think this 1st phase will be all down and cleared before Saturday's game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Just as a small aside, I follow ?@TerraceImages on Twitter and these are a couple of pics they've tweeted recently... Stadium of Light with Roker Park in the background, Sunderland. Celtic Park, 1994. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Just as a small aside, I follow ?@TerraceImages on Twitter and these are a couple of pics they've tweeted recently... Stadium of Light with Roker Park in the background, Sunderland. Celtic Park, 1994. Good pics. I was sat here wondering how the hell they put up they massive stands at Parkhead so quick. Then I remembered they played at Hampden for a season. Wonder how the regulars felt about those orange seats they had to sit in for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalstonjambo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 That's some progress with the demolition. I guess asbestos collapses quickly...I'm looking forward to seeing it in the flesh on Saturday almost as much as the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I take it entry to the Gorgie Suite this weekend will be via the Gorgie Road entrance due to the demolition works? I realise I could phone the club and ask them but just wanted to gloat that I will be enjoying hospitality on Saturday Did you win another draw ? Stewards enquiry !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Mind the time he got sent to the stand & came into the enclosure then started singing the hearts song with the crowd. [emoji1] J.J loves the hearts. Was that against Celtic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) Good pics. I was sat here wondering how the hell they put up they massive stands at Parkhead so quick. Then I remembered they played at Hampden for a season. Wonder how the regulars felt about those orange seats they had to sit in for years. Could be wrong but aren't the formal colours of the Irish flag green, white and orange, rather than gold? Edited November 23, 2016 by DETTY29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Good pics. I was sat here wondering how the hell they put up they massive stands at Parkhead so quick. Then I remembered they played at Hampden for a season. Wonder how the regulars felt about those orange seats they had to sit in for years. They probably just called them gold seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegie jambo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 as someone said earlier I hope theres a chance of someone salvaging all the stuff in the skips. That's a huge waste of chairs and no doubt there will be more stuff that would help some cash strapped organisations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Could be wrong but aren't the formal colours of the Irish flag green, white and orange, rather than gold? Of course it is, it's just Selic fans making themselves feel better by not recognising it's actually orange. I may be wrong, but I think I heard the Irish flag was based on green for the south, orange for the north and white for peace between the two. Gold though ? My arse!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 No, it's a 6 weeks project for this phase. Thanks Farin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) Of course it is, it's just Selic fans making themselves feel better by not recognising it's actually orange. I may be wrong, but I think I heard the Irish flag was based on green for the south, orange for the north and white for peace between the two. Gold though ? My arse!!! A lot of diehard loyalists refuse to accept there is orange in that flag. They call the colours green, white, and yellow. Edited November 23, 2016 by King Of The Cat Cafe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 A lot of diehard loyalists refuse to accept there is orange in that flag. They call the colours green, white, and yellow. Is that your dog in your avatar? I've a chocolate lab too. Great dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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