HMFC01 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, HMFC01 said: Even the gulls look sceptical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 "there are some challenges" Now that's dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Stewart Milne commented that the stadium opening would now likely be in 2023 due to delays in securing funding and permissions, with the hope that property prices in central Aberdeen would rise in the intervening period to maximise sale value of the Pittodrie site for development. Four weeks later, Milne announced he would step aside as chairman, with media speculating that the change in leadership could lead to the club remaining at Pittodrie. From Wikki. Looks like further debt and a no sale of Pittodrie or below value sale of Pittodrie will set them back another few years at my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, IveSeenTheLight said: 😂 Did you go to the same comprehension lessons as Sir Gio? As you were Special Agent Doofy Its easy to comprehend you are a weirdo. Also easy to comprehend your trolling last week seems to have somewhat rebounded. You could be gone in 6 months amid the worst humanitarian crisis known in 80 years but yet you are here on a Hearts forum of all places. Only 1 person lacking comprehension here, we all have a reason to be here, a love for our club. Something I doubt you have ever felt and would struggle to comprehend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 41 minutes ago, Smithee said: "there are some challenges" Now that's dry! Like that time General Custer had a pretty successful road trip in to the plains of Montana, despite a few challenges along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Its easy to comprehend you are a weirdo. Also easy to comprehend your trolling last week seems to have somewhat rebounded. You could be gone in 6 months amid the worst humanitarian crisis known in 80 years but yet you are here on a Hearts forum of all places. Only 1 person lacking comprehension here, we all have a reason to be here, a love for our club. Something I doubt you have ever felt and would struggle to comprehend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Could put the stadium back a few years. Having already been put back a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Could put the stadium back a few years. Having already been put back a few years. It’s almost as if it never had any chance of being built in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 39 minutes ago, Special Officer Doofy said: It’s almost as if it never had any chance of being built in the first place. A Romanov type enterprise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Tin pot club and tin pot fans. One club city. I'd be embarassed by the situation they are in. Edited March 24, 2020 by indianajones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 9 hours ago, HMFC01 said: Stewart Milne commented that the stadium opening would now likely be in 2023 due to delays in securing funding and permissions, with the hope that property prices in central Aberdeen would rise in the intervening period to maximise sale value of the Pittodrie site for development. Four weeks later, Milne announced he would step aside as chairman, with media speculating that the change in leadership could lead to the club remaining at Pittodrie. From Wikki. Looks like further debt and a no sale of Pittodrie or below value sale of Pittodrie will set them back another few years at my guess. The whole idea is built on fantasy. A friendly piece of advice for our Northern friends: give up on this ridiculous move, fight to save Pittodrie, develop what you have and move on. With any luck they will bash on regardless and it will end in tears and crippling debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 11 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: The whole idea is built on fantasy. A friendly piece of advice for our Northern friends: give up on this ridiculous move, fight to save Pittodrie, develop what you have and move on. With any luck they will bash on regardless and it will end in tears and crippling debt. Exactly what I’ve been saying from the very first page of this fairytale nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 44 minutes ago, Special Officer Doofy said: Exactly what I’ve been saying from the very first page of this fairytale nonsense. We’ve been there and done that. I don’t expect Aberdeen to respect us but they should learn from us. Anything that appears to rely on property prices is too risky for Scottish football. And it’s not like the ground is bursting at the seams 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: We’ve been there and done that. I don’t expect Aberdeen to respect us but they should learn from us. Anything that appears to rely on property prices is too risky for Scottish football. And it’s not like the ground is bursting at the seams 😂 Especially when the original planned cost was £50m+ it was absolute madness from the very start. If this had gone ahead Aberdeen FC would be no more right now. If they try and go ahead with the same plans once things are a bit better again, it’ll still destroy them. There is no way they are finding £50m+ without being saddled with an absolutely enormous and unsustainable debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: The whole idea is built on fantasy. A friendly piece of advice for our Northern friends: give up on this ridiculous move, fight to save Pittodrie, develop what you have and move on. With any luck they will bash on regardless and it will end in tears and crippling debt. Indeed. It will no doubt cost more, but they've spent nothing on that stadium for years. Even a check of Google maps suggests they have a decent bit of space to play with. Its not ideal, but there is history at that stadium. The owners owe it to the fans to try and preserve that there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 hours ago, OTT said: Indeed. It will no doubt cost more, but they've spent nothing on that stadium for years. Even a check of Google maps suggests they have a decent bit of space to play with. Its not ideal, but there is history at that stadium. The owners owe it to the fans to try and preserve that there. I suggested this previously, but apparently they don’t like Pittodrie and would rather move... go figure. Also they need the money from the sale of the land to go towards the project. Also, if it is more expensive than £50m+ then it would be a non starter, as there is no way a club like Aberdeen could afford that, and the debts would kill them. Quite the pickle. 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 44 minutes ago, Special Officer Doofy said: I suggested this previously, but apparently they don’t like Pittodrie and would rather move... go figure. Also they need the money from the sale of the land to go towards the project. Also, if it is more expensive than £50m+ then it would be a non starter, as there is no way a club like Aberdeen could afford that, and the debts would kill them. Quite the pickle. 😏 Land has certainly not gone up, difficult to say it's less valuable. I believe their Main Stand like our own old one, cost a fair bit in maintenance, a double whammy. They still haven't done anything as far as I'm aware with Aberdeenshire council on the footbridge or traffic management system for match days. This crisis surely has not helped. Cormack has some serious paper value and friends in America. The crisis though surely has major implications for him and his partners. What is viable now, I wouldn't like to say, I'm no expert, but if it was creaking has to be a real issue now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 26 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Cormack has some serious paper value and friends in America. This is the thing for me though... what is in it for him/them? £50m+? Even before the crisis, what does he/they get for that investment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Just to digress. This is being put back by up to 2 years. It is actually under review by new owner Cormack. But he has confirmed everything is on hold. No possibility of getting the finance needed for the foreseeable future. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Just to digress. This is being put back by up to 2 years. It is actually under review by new owner Cormack. But he has confirmed everything is on hold. No possibility of getting the finance needed for the foreseeable future. Oh well. The sheep should go cap in hand to Inverness to ground share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoolfordsHearts Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Just to digress. This is being put back by up to 2 years. It is actually under review by new owner Cormack. But he has confirmed everything is on hold. No possibility of getting the finance needed for the foreseeable future. Oh well. I'm sure their celtic pals could give them some old seats from their standing section and give them a bit of a start on their new coup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 One thing for sure. With Aberdeen's recent stance on the SPFL vote if they ever do get a new ground I for one will never pay a penny to get in it ever. HHGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Ground share with Cove Rangers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 4 hours ago, queensferryjambo said: One thing for sure. With Aberdeen's recent stance on the SPFL vote if they ever do get a new ground I for one will never pay a penny to get in it ever. HHGH I won't be going to any away ground again. Whenever I get the urge, donation to the FOH instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My half sister Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I will never be there and I currently go to ever game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 On 23/11/2016 at 16:30, 1971fozzy said: Looks fine to me and I'm sure it'll be better than what they have now which is a dated out of place stadia. Anything that can get teams closer to the uglies in Glasgow is fine for me. I agree with this but financing it will be a huge challenge particularly now with the damage to the economy COVID 19 will bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 9 hours ago, Sir Gio said: I won't be going to any away ground again. Whenever I get the urge, donation to the FOH instead 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NlGHTMARE Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 If you’re going to build a new stadium surely you build one the same as this, it’s only a matter of time before safe standing is legalised fully in Britain, with a stadium like this the entire lower tier can be standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just now, Carl Fredrickson said: Well my flabbers are totally gasted at this news😁😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 News from the 24th of April. You in Peebles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, TypoonJambo said: Well my flabbers are totally gasted at this news😁😁 Aye but enough to bobulate yer disco? 🙊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Their New pen was a pipe dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Give it half an hour until or resident sheep comes along to explain why this is a good thing for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 'reduced capacity' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 36 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Confirmed So their Kingsford site is to remain 'stand free'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 23 minutes ago, John Findlay said: News from the 24th of April. You in Peebles? Oi Oi Malloy!!! No need to be disrespectful to the Peebles contingent. After all, they're still wearing tank-tops down that way and news travels slowly! Here's what's hot down there for the sartorially challenged bumpkins whilst picnicking by the banks of the Tweed. 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Some size of a puddle there yesterday Perhaps yachting could replace soccer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 49 minutes ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Give it half an hour until or resident sheep comes along to explain why this is a good thing for them. One day, 'I've Seen The Light', one day ... until then ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Back in 1978, Aberdeen’s Pittodrie Stadium became the first all covered, all-seater stadium in Britain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, The Spy Who Loved Me said: Back in 1978, Aberdeen’s Pittodrie Stadium became the first all covered, all-seater stadium in Britain. Surely it was Hibs who had the 1st all covered, all-seated stadium in Britain? They claim all sorts of 1sts. They certainly had the 1st one with a downward slope, unless I am mistaken. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12191625.time-up-for-slope-graced-by-the-best-with-easter-road-pitch-due-to-be-levelled-lawrie-reilly-recalls-when-hibs-loved-playing-down-the-hill/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12191625.time-up-for-slope-graced-by-the-best-with-easter-road-pitch-due-to-be-levelled-lawrie-reilly-recalls-when-hibs-loved-playing-down-the-hill/ Tin-pot af. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12191625.time-up-for-slope-graced-by-the-best-with-easter-road-pitch-due-to-be-levelled-lawrie-reilly-recalls-when-hibs-loved-playing-down-the-hill/ 9 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: Surely it was Hibs who had the 1st all covered, all-seated stadium in Britain? They claim all sorts of 1sts. They certainly had the 1st one with a downward slope, unless I am mistaken. 😉 Interesting discovery...searching for old photos. 🧐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 It's a shame, I would have enjoyed watching it unfold as they slowly started to realise a stadium that needs a fleet of buses brought in every fortnight at the club's expense isn't a good idea. They should be thankful TBH, that stadium could have wiped them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) A 'Must Read' article. Seriously, a 6ft 3in slope? That's not a 'slope', it's a bleedin' downhill ski-slope!!! 😁 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12191625.time-up-for-slope-graced-by-the-best-with-easter-road-pitch-due-to-be-levelled-lawrie-reilly-recalls-when-hibs-loved-playing-down-the-hill/ Edited August 13, 2020 by Wee Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel eyes Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 ah well back to the same old..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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