davemclaren Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 6 hours ago, mitch41 said: You seem to be adding to the list of problems. To be fair, most of the problems are not exactly catastrophes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tott Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Rabbie_Burns said: As an aside to all else can anyone advise who to contact, and how, regarding an installation problem with my seat ? I've twice emailed the club about it without reply and also twice brought it to the attention of ticket office staff whilst in the shop yet it was still unrepaired for the derby match whats actually wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 29 minutes ago, davemclaren said: To be fair, most of the problems are not exactly catastrophes. For most of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 6 hours ago, Sarah O said: Get those boards removed at the back of the main stand to allow people to exit from the top as well as the bottom. Those boards are closing off entrances to a building site. The boards will be removed when it isn't a building site any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Slim Stylee Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 On 11/15/2016 at 04:12, jonnothejambo said: Rammed up Greenminge's farter.....sideways. I think you need to reign it in a bit. Disgraceful your language at those *****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 4 hours ago, FarmerTweedy said: Those boards are closing off entrances to a building site. The boards will be removed when it isn't a building site any more. And will that alow an exit from the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 15 hours ago, BigC said: If so, the poor toilet design and the poor view from the skyline Bar would have been picked up on and changes could have been made. Sorry, I just dip in and out of the thread - what is the issue with the Skyline Bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Tott said: whats actually wrong with it? It might not be him but there’s a seat 2 rows in front of me in section S hanging off and has been for 2/3 games now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Tott said: whats actually wrong with it? Facing the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 10 hours ago, Rabbie_Burns said: As an aside to all else can anyone advise who to contact, and how, regarding an installation problem with my seat ? I've twice emailed the club about it without reply and also twice brought it to the attention of ticket office staff whilst in the shop yet it was still unrepaired for the derby match Martine Collie is the stadium manager. You can email her on [email protected] Telephone 01312007242. If it is not in her remit then I am sure she will direct you to the correct person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, Rudolf said: Facing the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie_Burns Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 8 hours ago, Tott said: whats actually wrong with it? Not been secured properly, like sitting on a rocking char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie_Burns Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 28 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Martine Collie is the stadium manager. You can email her on [email protected] Telephone 01312007242. If it is not in her remit then I am sure she will direct you to the correct person. That's great thanks. Think it was her who returned my wedding ring to me when I lost it during a match in the main stand a couple of years ago. Will give her a ring in return now ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie_Burns Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 40 minutes ago, Rudolf said: Facing the pitch. Arf arf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Slight tangent...... but, with only 5 weeks before the start of the 6 Nations, I sincerely hope our Marketing & Commercial teams have well developed plans in place to market all the hospitality facilities & Foundation Plaza to 2019 6 Nations 'visitors'. With all the Main Stand facilities completed by spring we need to target them this year in readiness for next winter. Offering full hospitality packages, showing the game and the Plaza would be a commercial goldmine especially since it is so close to Murrayfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 33 minutes ago, Rabbie_Burns said: That's great thanks. Think it was her who returned my wedding ring to me when I lost it during a match in the main stand a couple of years ago. Will give her a ring in return now ;-) You could have been in big trouble if she hadn't found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 19 minutes ago, Gilbert’s Fridge said: Slight tangent...... but, with only 5 weeks before the start of the 6 Nations, I sincerely hope our Marketing & Commercial teams have well developed plans in place to market all the hospitality facilities & Foundation Plaza to 2019 6 Nations 'visitors'. With all the Main Stand facilities completed by spring we need to target them this year in readiness for next winter. Offering full hospitality packages, showing the game and the Plaza would be a commercial goldmine especially since it is so close to Murrayfield. Good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie_Burns Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 40 minutes ago, wavydavy said: You could have been in big trouble if she hadn't found it. Oh I was, believe me. Attended the Willie Bauld dinner on the evening of said match and spoke with Robbo there who passed on my details to Martine who then called me on the Monday to say it had been found by an eagle eyed stadium cleaner. Robbo and cleaner legends both in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Gilbert’s Fridge said: Slight tangent...... but, with only 5 weeks before the start of the 6 Nations, I sincerely hope our Marketing & Commercial teams have well developed plans in place to market all the hospitality facilities & Foundation Plaza to 2019 6 Nations 'visitors'. With all the Main Stand facilities completed by spring we need to target them this year in readiness for next winter. Offering full hospitality packages, showing the game and the Plaza would be a commercial goldmine especially since it is so close to Murrayfield. Given the stand is not yet complete, I would imagine this has come too soon. Fantastic idea though. Hope the club go after it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertarian Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 17 hours ago, Sarah O said: Get those boards removed at the back of the main stand to allow people to exit from the top as well as the bottom. Absolutely agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hood09 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I reallly think some people are taking the piss with their demands here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 4 hours ago, blairdin said: Sorry, I just dip in and out of the thread - what is the issue with the Skyline Bar? There was an assumption that it would give the same view as you used to get from the top of the Wheatfield, with Arthur’s seat & the Castle and it was named that because it would have views of the Edinburgh Skyline. Nobody realised that by building it closer to the school would mean you wouldn’t be able to see the castle over the top of he school from the tables, and you wouldn’t be able to see Arthur’s Seat at all. It wasn’t until the flooring went in and people were able to stand there that they realised. As as many have pointed out, the main reason for going there is to watch the football and if you want a view of the castle, then there are plenty of places in town... but it would have been easier to rent out for other events if the views were better so it is a mistake that everyone wishes wasn’t made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Gilbert’s Fridge said: Slight tangent...... but, with only 5 weeks before the start of the 6 Nations, I sincerely hope our Marketing & Commercial teams have well developed plans in place to market all the hospitality facilities & Foundation Plaza to 2019 6 Nations 'visitors'. With all the Main Stand facilities completed by spring we need to target them this year in readiness for next winter. Offering full hospitality packages, showing the game and the Plaza would be a commercial goldmine especially since it is so close to Murrayfield. that's up to them. Different sport ultimately and there's plenty of pubs around Edinburgh. Showing a Champions League quater final, semi final, final on a big screen in the Gorgie Suite, that could be a plan Edited December 30, 2017 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, BigC said: There was an assumption that it would give the same view as you used to get from the top of the Wheatfield, with Arthur’s seat & the Castle and it was named that because it would have views of the Edinburgh Skyline. Nobody realised that by building it closer to the school would mean you wouldn’t be able to see the castle over the top of he school from the tables, and you wouldn’t be able to see Arthur’s Seat at all. It wasn’t until the flooring went in and people were able to stand there that they realised. As as many have pointed out, the main reason for going there is to watch the football and if you want a view of the castle, then there are plenty of places in town... but it would have been easier to rent out for other events if the views were better so it is a mistake that everyone wishes wasn’t made. An embarrassing oversight, especially compared to the artist's impression but I think they're now planning on installing a viewing platform on top of the skylounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 On 29/12/2017 at 13:11, davemclaren said: Is that the plan? I thought so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 1 hour ago, BigC said: There was an assumption that it would give the same view as you used to get from the top of the Wheatfield, with Arthur’s seat & the Castle and it was named that because it would have views of the Edinburgh Skyline. Nobody realised that by building it closer to the school would mean you wouldn’t be able to see the castle over the top of he school from the tables, and you wouldn’t be able to see Arthur’s Seat at all. It wasn’t until the flooring went in and people were able to stand there that they realised. As as many have pointed out, the main reason for going there is to watch the football and if you want a view of the castle, then there are plenty of places in town... but it would have been easier to rent out for other events if the views were better so it is a mistake that everyone wishes wasn’t made. That's quite amateur. No two ways about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Leyenda Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I asked this on Hibs.net (on a thread about Hearts New stand) but no-one has the answer, but thought you kind people would know. What's the rake/gradients of the four stands at Easter Road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 19 hours ago, Buffalo Bill said: An embarrassing oversight, especially compared to the artist's impression but I think they're now planning on installing a viewing platform on top of the skylounge. Yeah, I got loads of abuse for saying it was a bit of a joke at the time this was discovered. But the difference between the artist’s impression and the actual view are night and day. It’s not the end of the world, the Skyline Restaurant will still be a great place to go and when we win our next trophy I can see the team out on the roof terrace with 1000’s of fans below on the plaza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 12 hours ago, La_Leyenda said: I asked this on Hibs.net (on a thread about Hearts New stand) but no-one has the answer, but thought you kind people would know. What's the rake/gradients of the four stands at Easter Road? I bet if you went rummaging on the Edinburgh city council planning website you'd find the various application plans & drawings. Should be in there somewhere. At a guess, I'd say the East Stand is the steepest - close to the Wheatfield, maybe. All the others are less so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 16 minutes ago, BigC said: Skyline Restaurant will still be a great place to go and when we win our next trophy I can see the team out on the roof terrace with 1000’s of fans below on the plaza. I can already see the iconic image of Christophe lofting the Scottish Cup above his head in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 What's been happening. Lounges and restaurant be ready for cup game? Started on the police box yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 What’s been going on since the Derby game? Has work started on taking the police box back? What else been getting done inside the stand? I know it’s been Xmas & New Year but has work started back again or is that next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Parmesan Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Police box ain't getting done til the summer. Word from the AGM was that the ground floor and second floor are going to be redesigned before being fitted out, so they'll be summer at the earliest as well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 12 hours ago, johnking123 said: What's been happening. Lounges and restaurant be ready for cup game? Started on the police box yet? Filling in the corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: Police box ain't getting done til the summer. Word from the AGM was that the ground floor and second floor are going to be redesigned before being fitted out, so they'll be summer at the earliest as well, That’s changed then because Ann said in response to the Hibs fans pics mocking that side of the stand where it blocks seats was that it was getting done in the winter break. Has it been changed cause it will take longer to do than a couple weeks of the winter break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Parmesan Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Just now, letsalldothebeattie said: That’s changed then because Ann said in response to the Hibs fans pics mocking that side of the stand where it blocks seats was that it was getting done in the winter break. Has it been changed cause it will take longer to do than a couple weeks of the winter break? I can't remember exactly why but the gist was that there are other more important things to be done first, like getting the power supply up to scratch to stop the outages the main stand has been getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) 47 minutes ago, letsalldothebeattie said: What’s been going on since the Derby game? Has work started on taking the police box back? What else been getting done inside the stand? I know it’s been Xmas & New Year but has work started back again or is that next week? Building trade shuts down for two weeks at Christmas. Unless there's been extra funding made available to pay overtime costs(which would be hefty) , I can't see them diverting from the programme. Edited January 4, 2018 by Debut 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 20 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: I can't remember exactly why but the gist was that there are other more important things to be done first, like getting the power supply up to scratch to stop the outages the main stand has been getting. Would imagine the control box scale-back + any electrical/power supply work are part of the same workstream... As the electrical controls eg. floodlights, tannoy, alarms for the stadium are all situated within the control box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 55 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: I can't remember exactly why but the gist was that there are other more important things to be done first, like getting the power supply up to scratch to stop the outages the main stand has been getting. Given we may not sell out anyway based on sales so far that seems sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimosavi Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Would be awesome to get an updated drone video of tynecastle and it's surroundings now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 On 30/12/2017 at 14:26, Buffalo Bill said: An embarrassing oversight, especially compared to the artist's impression but I think they're now planning on installing a viewing platform on top of the skylounge. One of quite a few Architects "oversights"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 On 04/01/2018 at 11:50, Debut 4 said: Building trade shuts down for two weeks at Christmas. Unless there's been extra funding made available to pay overtime costs(which would be hefty) , I can't see them diverting from the programme. I don't think many places take the two weeks at Christmas anymore. Most self employed guys I know take a couple of days each week. Most builders were back on Wednesday. Same as the trades fortnight in July, everyone used to be off but not anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, Thomaso said: One of quite a few Architects "oversights"! Going back to the 1990s, I'd have said the biggest mistake was not knocking the main stand down first and rotating the pitch 90 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 13 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Going back to the 1990s, I'd have said the biggest mistake was not knocking the main stand down first and rotating the pitch 90 degrees. At that time the council were stull using the bulidings at the front of the main stand so would have been difficult due to that, and other reasons, I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Going back to the 1990s, I'd have said the biggest mistake was not knocking the main stand down first and rotating the pitch 90 degrees. Back in the 50's the Club purchased the land behind the old stand, and seemingly that was the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 18 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: I don't think many places take the two weeks at Christmas anymore. Most self employed guys I know take a couple of days each week. Most builders were back on Wednesday. Same as the trades fortnight in July, everyone used to be off but not anymore The main construction industry takes the full two weeks off and major sites are closed until Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Thomaso said: Back in the 50's the Club purchased the land behind the old stand, and seemingly that was the plan. Any idea why we didn't stick to it? I guess it would have been more disruptive and thus more expensive, but realistically was the only way we could have had a 20k plus capacity and full size pitch. That said necessity is what has made Tynecastle the unique stadium it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 50 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: I don't think many places take the two weeks at Christmas anymore. Most self employed guys I know take a couple of days each week. Most builders were back on Wednesday. Same as the trades fortnight in July, everyone used to be off but not anymore Depends where you work. My company shut down for two weeks and only special circumstances let guys come out to work. Even self employed personnel can be stumped if the site they’re on closes for the hols. They’d have to look for work elsewhere for the two weeks if they couldn’t afford to be off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 32 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Any idea why we didn't stick to it? I guess it would have been more disruptive and thus more expensive, but realistically was the only way we could have had a 20k plus capacity and full size pitch. That said necessity is what has made Tynecastle the unique stadium it is. Down to money I guess - the Board back in the 50's were money grabbing tossers according to my old Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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