been here before Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 If not the original which is probably long gone, wouldnt it be great to have some sort of replica of this somewhere in the redeveloped ground. What a thing of beauty. Imagine the merchandising potential with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 My wife just bought me one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: My wife just bought me one of these. Careful, you’ll be called a jammy wearer. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiler Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: My wife just bought me one of these. Just as well it'll stay hidden for most of its life, that's horrendous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I thought that was the plan? Didn't hear anything officially, but folk supposedly ITK claimed that the sign was being recreated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiler Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 minute ago, kila said: I thought that was the plan? Didn't hear anything officially, but folk supposedly ITK claimed that the sign was being recreated There was some posters on here, from various trades, who offered to help out for free but it came to nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMBONI Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart500 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Maybe it could be part of the gable end mural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolio Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 It was a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Berwick Jambo Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 10 minutes ago, stuart500 said: Maybe it could be part of the gable end mural. That's what I was thinking, perfect place for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Above the museum entrance for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macros Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I don't know, a two door MkII Ford Escort? Probably a bit of a rust bucket, there's a page on Facebook for classic Fords, mostly links to E-Bay sales of reconditioned cars some of which are a fortune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 What year was that pic taken?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I previously suggested making miniature wooden versions of this and other versions like the beware of pickpockets etc. I mentioned to Ann Park at the auction, she seemed to think that it was viable...not sure if the idea is a goer or not. Make it happen Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 3 hours ago, davemclaren said: Careful, you’ll be called a jammy wearer. ? Duvet set, curtains...got the lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musemic Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 37 minutes ago, NewYorkFleaPit said: What year was that pic taken?? I had a used mk2 Escort in 1980 so I'd guess mid to late 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Anarchy Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 3 hours ago, ...a bit disco said: My wife just bought me one of these. Somewhere for the moths to live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 No thanks, looks like some relic from the wild west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, Son Of Anarchy said: Somewhere for the moths to live? Plenty room for them then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flogel7 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I thought I had read that the sign had been kept in storage in the ground somewhere? Don't quote me on that as I can't remember where I heard it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinger Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 the sign looks horrendous, its like something out of the wild west, just keep it in the past where it belongs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 One day (way back as kids) when on the bus coming back from town, it stopped in traffic opposite the sign. I said to my mate it's customary to raise your right hand in homage. He swallowed what I said and done something closer to a Nazi salute Daft wee memory that always crops up when I see a pic of the sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 8 hours ago, smiler said: Just as well it'll stay hidden for most of its life, that's horrendous! straight to the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 41 minutes ago, Dinger said: the sign looks horrendous, its like something out of the wild west, just keep it in the past where it belongs I agree, it's actually horrific, imagine that on the new stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thank feck someone said it before me. Part of history where of should stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 People saying this should stay in the past??!! Are you having a ****ing laugh??!! **** off! This is one of the sights of my childhood. Absolutly glorious to see it passing by on the bus.. Loved it. Gave me goose bumps every time. "Looks like somethng from the wild west".. What do you want instead? Some Neon eyesore surrounded by advertising boards for the latest Sony Playwithyourself Station, hotel chain, Sports brand or Soft drink? You people are exactly what's wrong with so called modern football supporters. Too much concentration on whatto look at surrounding the pitch as opposed to what really matters which is what's happening on it. Kept in the past where it belongs.... I suppose the likes of John Roberston, John Colquhoun, Antii Niemi, Wullie Bauld, Alfie Conn etc should all be kept in the past? If not actually them then something approaching a replica of them? While I'm at it, Rudi Skacel, Stephan Adam, mark De Vries, Miko, Chesney, Craig Levein (as a player).. They're all in the past, who'd like to see a return of players of that calibre, if not replicas of.?? Exactly, we'd kill for players like that now and a huge proportion of the support wpould dearly love to see something akin to that beautiful old sign at Tynecastle to pay homage to days gone by, without which we wouldn't be here today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ycj Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Love to see the old sign back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Probably prefer to see a small plaque in the same style as a wee homage, rather than something quite so on the nose. It was a part of my childhood too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I think we are a Plc now, and not a limited company, so not sure we can officially use it under company law. I could be wrong though. Either way, it will be lovely to seenmit in some capacity. If it still exists. Maybe in the museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart500 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 8 hours ago, muldoon74 said: People saying this should stay in the past??!! Are you having a ****ing laugh??!! **** off! This is one of the sights of my childhood. Absolutly glorious to see it passing by on the bus.. Loved it. Gave me goose bumps every time. "Looks like somethng from the wild west".. What do you want instead? Some Neon eyesore surrounded by advertising boards for the latest Sony Playwithyourself Station, hotel chain, Sports brand or Soft drink? You people are exactly what's wrong with so called modern football supporters. Too much concentration on whatto look at surrounding the pitch as opposed to what really matters which is what's happening on it. Kept in the past where it belongs.... I suppose the likes of John Roberston, John Colquhoun, Antii Niemi, Wullie Bauld, Alfie Conn etc should all be kept in the past? If not actually them then something approaching a replica of them? While I'm at it, Rudi Skacel, Stephan Adam, mark De Vries, Miko, Chesney, Craig Levein (as a player).. They're all in the past, who'd like to see a return of players of that calibre, if not replicas of.?? Exactly, we'd kill for players like that now and a huge proportion of the support wpould dearly love to see something akin to that beautiful old sign at Tynecastle to pay homage to days gone by, without which we wouldn't be here today. Great post. Sums up perfectly what that sign means to generations of older Hearts fans. It was a true Gorgie landmark. As I mentioned above, I would incorporate the image in the mural with other images of Gorgie. No problem that way with the new company status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 9 hours ago, muldoon74 said: People saying this should stay in the past??!! Are you having a ****ing laugh??!! **** off! This is one of the sights of my childhood. Absolutly glorious to see it passing by on the bus.. Loved it. Gave me goose bumps every time. "Looks like somethng from the wild west".. What do you want instead? Some Neon eyesore surrounded by advertising boards for the latest Sony Playwithyourself Station, hotel chain, Sports brand or Soft drink? You people are exactly what's wrong with so called modern football supporters. Too much concentration on whatto look at surrounding the pitch as opposed to what really matters which is what's happening on it. Kept in the past where it belongs.... I suppose the likes of John Roberston, John Colquhoun, Antii Niemi, Wullie Bauld, Alfie Conn etc should all be kept in the past? If not actually them then something approaching a replica of them? While I'm at it, Rudi Skacel, Stephan Adam, mark De Vries, Miko, Chesney, Craig Levein (as a player).. They're all in the past, who'd like to see a return of players of that calibre, if not replicas of.?? Exactly, we'd kill for players like that now and a huge proportion of the support wpould dearly love to see something akin to that beautiful old sign at Tynecastle to pay homage to days gone by, without which we wouldn't be here today. What the **** have the players got to do with the old sign? And you enthuse about it before accusing others of being too concerned with the surroundings....irony bypass. It wasn't beautiful in any event, whilst it was a landmark of sorts even then it was totally incongruous and just an oddity of a design. It's a football stadium not the OK Corral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 17 hours ago, NewYorkFleaPit said: What year was that pic taken?? 17 hours ago, Musemic said: I had a used mk2 Escort in 1980 so I'd guess mid to late 70s I think a few of those old cars make it look earlier than it was. The picture quality is quite sharp compared to a lot of hazy 70s images. Plus, I could swear the car of the left (is it a Ford Cortina or a Granada?) is an 'E' reg which if correct, would mean the picture was taken in 1987 at the earliest. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just now, Buffalo Bill said: I think a few of those old cars make it look earlier than it was. The picture quality is quite sharp compared to a lot of hazy 70s images. Plus, I could swear the car of the left (is it a Cortina or a Grenada?) is an 'E' reg which if correct, would mean the picture was taken in 1987 at the earliest. There's also a CCTV camera mounted on the sign itself. Did we have CCTV in the 70's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalstonjambo Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 The irony of the OP and the fact there was a massive thread on this previously tickled me. As did the angry angry man shouting about Alfie Conn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 minute ago, NewYorkFleaPit said: There's also a CCTV camera mounted on the sign itself. Did we have CCTV in the 70's? I'd doubt it. Good spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'd love for us to bring a modern version of the sign, minus the curves and the old 'Wild West' saloon bar look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 It must be a generational thing. If you remember it being up, it probably stirs some sort of emotion, and the maroon tinted glasses make it look better than it was. Personally, I think it looks absolutely awful. We're trying to build a nice modern stadium, not a Wild West Saloon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, tian447 said: It must be a generational thing. If you remember it being up, it probably stirs some sort of emotion, and the maroon tinted glasses make it look better than it was. Personally, I think it looks absolutely awful. We're trying to build a nice modern stadium, not a Wild West Saloon Probably one of the most iconic, if not THE iconic, image of the club's entire history. Whilst I agree there's probably not a place for it a Tynie these days but it's certainly anything but awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just now, NewYorkFleaPit said: Probably one of the most iconic, if not THE iconic, image of the club's entire history. Whilst I agree there's probably not a place for it a Tynie these days but it's certainly anything but awful. I bet you people of a certain age will agree with you - it is iconic, but it means very little to me because it wasn't up at any point in my lifetime. It's the same sort of argument that people have with the current (re-branded) badge and the older one - it's okay to have different opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just now, tian447 said: I bet you people of a certain age will agree with you - it is iconic, but it means very little to me because it wasn't up at any point in my lifetime. It's the same sort of argument that people have with the current (re-branded) badge and the older one - it's okay to have different opinions I would always sit on the side nearest the sign when I was on the bus getting that quick look as it went along gorgie road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 45 minutes ago, tian447 said: I bet you people of a certain age will agree with you - it is iconic, but it means very little to me because it wasn't up at any point in my lifetime. It's the same sort of argument that people have with the current (re-branded) badge and the older one - it's okay to have different opinions I think you are right. For those of us above a certain age it brings back fond memories. I used to love going past on the bus and seeing that big sign. However it’s been gone nearly 30 years now and in a few years more supporters won’t have that same warm feeling than wil have it. So, despite previously always wanting it back in all its glory I think it is time to let it lie. A smaller one at the entrance to the museum would be nice though. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I love it. I love that painting of it too and have it hanging in my hall. Maybe a digital version of it could be rustled up. I'd certainly like to have it back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Classic signage. Should be resurrected in some form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 9 minutes ago, davemclaren said: I think you are right. For those of us above a certain age it brings back fond memories. I used to love going past on the bus and seeing that big sign. However it’s been gone nearly 30 years now and in a few years more supporters won’t have that same warm feeling than wil have it. So, despite previously always wanting it back in all its glory I think it is time to let it lie. A smaller one at the entrance to the museum would be nice though. ? That would be a great idea, or even a scale-size plaque on a wall somewhere that is in the same design would probably be a good way of keeping it going. No point letting the memory die out completely, as has been pointed out by a few posters including yourself, it was iconic and stirs up fond memories. It's part of the club's history, regardless of what people think about it! Let's also get a new one up, with a new design, and one that will be the iconic one of the current and future generations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff the Mince Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 It's something I saw every day growing up , Monday to Friday walking past going to school (Tynecastle ) and obviously on a Saturday going to the football (when I enjoyed it) For me it's great to see old reminders of Tynecastle ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Stick it in a museum (if it can be found). I think too many older fans want to reminisce back to the 70's and 80's. As a younger fan (22), Tynecastle Park was a big enough change for me and I'd like the stadium to have a modern feel to it. It looks very dated and I think it would detract from where the stadium is now. No offence intended, I do understand it brings back great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 14 hours ago, Flogel7 said: I thought I had read that the sign had been kept in storage in the ground somewhere? Don't quote me on that as I can't remember where I heard it! Until 4 or 5 years ago it was kept in storage out by the airport. I believe some attempt was made to restore it when we were in admin so it could be auctioned but it fell apart due to not being sealed or treated or properly stored where it was. Not sure what happened to it after that by I imagine it doesn't exist in any usable form now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Honestly don't get it....big piece of wood with an awful shade of maroon with big bold white writing. Would look totally out of place anywhere in Tynecastle. I get the nostalgia some people get but we need to move forward not backwards. Maybe i just don't get it due to my age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I preferred how it was painted in the 60's when I first attended games. Dark maroon background and a nicer letter type. Anybody got any old photos of that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 My dad painted it on my bedroom wall in two seperate houses. Was in the newspaper with it too. Wish I still had the clipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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