cheetah Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Tourists are pricks and foreigners are shite. That is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, cheetah said: Tourists are pricks and foreigners are shite. That is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: Nigel is a prick and bigots are shite. That is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy rebus Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, cheetah said: Tourists are pricks and foreigners are shite. That is all 1 minute ago, cheetah said: Nigel is a prick and bigots are shite. That is all Awww c’mon, make your mind up ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, cheetah said: Nigel is a prick and bigots are shite. That is all Yep - there was the subtlest whiff of irony surrounding my post, apparently endorsing the views you expressed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Missed yesterday as I was down in Manchester for a U2 gig and took in the City v Burnley game. I wouldn't be surprised if half their crowd were tourists. Great match day experience though pre game with live music and entertainment outside the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrie1952 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, frankblack said: Missed yesterday as I was down in Manchester for a U2 gig and took in the City v Burnley game. I wouldn't be surprised if half their crowd were tourists. Great match day experience though pre game with live music and entertainment outside the ground. Was in Northumberland so missed the game.I took in Newcastle game.Good day out.As an aside I saw a young lady with a hearts top on.If you're on here well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackford Hearts Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 hours ago, maroonsgotop said: had a guy from New York sitting next to me yesterday. On a 5 day trip to Scotland. One day in Edinburgh and 4 days in Kelso to do some shooting. He said it's his third trip and he always takes in a Hearts game when he's over. Nice guy. 4 hours ago, TheStig said: Why weren't they publicly beheaded on the center circle? We've gone soft Wrong method of killing but maybe we’ve got our guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackford Hearts Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 hours ago, maroonsgotop said: had a guy from New York sitting next to me yesterday. On a 5 day trip to Scotland. One day in Edinburgh and 4 days in Kelso to do some shooting. He said it's his third trip and he always takes in a Hearts game when he's over. Nice guy. 4 hours ago, TheStig said: Why weren't they publicly beheaded on the center circle? We've gone soft Wrong method of killing but maybe we’ve got our guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackford Hearts Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 hours ago, maroonsgotop said: had a guy from New York sitting next to me yesterday. On a 5 day trip to Scotland. One day in Edinburgh and 4 days in Kelso to do some shooting. He said it's his third trip and he always takes in a Hearts game when he's over. Nice guy. 4 hours ago, TheStig said: Why weren't they publicly beheaded on the center circle? We've gone soft Wrong method of killing but maybe we’ve got our guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackford Hearts Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 hours ago, maroonsgotop said: had a guy from New York sitting next to me yesterday. On a 5 day trip to Scotland. One day in Edinburgh and 4 days in Kelso to do some shooting. He said it's his third trip and he always takes in a Hearts game when he's over. Nice guy. 4 hours ago, TheStig said: Why weren't they publicly beheaded on the center circle? We've gone soft Wrong method of killing but maybe we’ve got our guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I think it's great that tourists get to sample a game like yesterday. Place was rocking. That is Tynecastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackford Hearts Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 hours ago, maroonsgotop said: had a guy from New York sitting next to me yesterday. On a 5 day trip to Scotland. One day in Edinburgh and 4 days in Kelso to do some shooting. He said it's his third trip and he always takes in a Hearts game when he's over. Nice guy. 4 hours ago, TheStig said: Why weren't they publicly beheaded on the center circle? We've gone soft Wrong method of killing but maybe we’ve got our guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Blackford Hearts said: Wrong method of killing but maybe we’ve got our guy? Death by multiple posts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 5 hours ago, ...a bit disco said: Saw a half 'n half at the game yesterday, funnily enough. Bet it wasn't a Hearts/Aberdeen one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_in_Madrid Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) Talking of foreign Hearts fans, this is a photo of my laddies coming home from football training in Madrid earlier in the year, they are huge Hearts fans and have loved the passion at Tynecastle whenever we've been there. I also have a number of mates from Spain, Argentina and Switzerland who all take a passing interest in Hearts these days, maybe we'll see some taking in a Hearts game in the future. Edited October 21, 2018 by Jambo_in_Madrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc-jambo Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 6 hours ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: It’s crazy over the years that Hearts haven’t done more to get the tourists in. It’s the big advantage we have being in Edinburgh. Thousands of tourists seeing the Heart of Midlothian on the World Heritage site Royal Mile every day, our club crest. We should take more advantage of that and maybe have a club rep standing around that area selling tickets. You have all those fuds selling tickets to their haunted ghost tour pish, why not the football club a much more integral part of the fabric of our city. Those neutrals who like their football would have loved that game yesterday. I agree very strongly with this. Even now now that we’re full most weeks, there’s lot of potential for selling hospitality to visitors. and unlike the ghost tour pish, it will give people something to remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Blackford Hearts said: Wrong method of killing but maybe we’ve got our guy? Bloody shit myself when i seen 5 notifications. Was thinking shit what have i said to upset people ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky jamboa Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I notice there was a German guy looking to get 8 tickets for the Hearts end for the semi on Facebook but he couldn't as doesn't have a purchase history! Think they are over for the weekend. I presume it's only the high risk fixtures where you need a purchase history? I can understand why (Don't want any tims in beside us!) But seems a shame they can't get to see the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 20 minutes ago, Stupid Sexy Flanders said: Bet it wasn't a Hearts/Aberdeen one though. The shitey half was definitely red though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 There was dozens of guys up from Manchester too, I think. They were all cheering loudly at the telly in the fans bar before the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Ian Malcolm Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 6 hours ago, To Be Frank said: Atmosphere was great. As someone else said I’m not sure what has happened to the SSO. Lower H virtually empty with about 15 people in it. No banner and no flags either. Bit strange. Also kind of torpedos their argument that they're needed to help the atmosphere. As always, big games and good performances means it naturally takes care of itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Muller Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Saw a guy with a Atlanta United top on at the St Mirren 4-1 game. The potential tourist crowd surely would be put off with the walk up price of £30 a ticket yesterday, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVB Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 There was an American couple looking a bit lost so I had a look at their tickets and they were at the other end of the row. They seemed a bit concerned that they would have to go all the way back down and round rather than just ask people to let them through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 55 minutes ago, Dr Ian Malcolm said: Also kind of torpedos their argument that they're needed to help the atmosphere. As always, big games and good performances means it naturally takes care of itself. My conclusion too. Would love to hear what’s happened to the singing section @HMFCSSO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I still think an outlet in the city centre in a better location than where we tried before in the then rundown St James Centre would pay. Tourists were unlikely to find it there but somewhere like the Waverley Station, if the rent wasn't over the top, could be a great way to reach a new and growing market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: I still think an outlet in the city centre in a better location than where we tried before in the then rundown St James Centre would pay. Tourists were unlikely to find it there but somewhere like the Waverley Station, if the rent wasn't over the top, could be a great way to reach a new and growing market. Totally agree. If we’re talking about going after the tourist market, which is where the money is, then a shop on or off the Royal Mile is where to go. The old shop in St James was hidden away and I would forget it was even there tbh. You could tell it wasn’t going to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Paulp74 said: I notice there was a German guy looking to get 8 tickets for the Hearts end for the semi on Facebook but he couldn't as doesn't have a purchase history! Think they are over for the weekend. I presume it's only the high risk fixtures where you need a purchase history? I can understand why (Don't want any tims in beside us!) But seems a shame they can't get to see the game. Got a link? I’ll hapilly sort him out with a login. I think the rules around purchase history with this game is due to the fact Celtic are likely to sell out and you’d have their fans trying to get tickets in our end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Did I read recently that students were getting a discount for matches at Tynie? If so hope the club are advertising this fact in the notice boards at the uniiversity at Riccarton. Literaly thousands there from all over the world at the the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Toggie88 said: Totally agree. If we’re talking about going after the tourist market, which is where the money is, then a shop on or off the Royal Mile is where to go. The old shop in St James was hidden away and I would forget it was even there tbh. You could tell it wasn’t going to last. I would imagine the business rates are very high close to the Royal Mile but if possible we found a good affordable location then our history having been formed close to the Tron and the name of the club itself would appeal to the visitors who flock to the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, Dr Ian Malcolm said: Also kind of torpedos their argument that they're needed to help the atmosphere. As always, big games and good performances means it naturally takes care of itself. Was saying exactly the same thing to another Kickbacker at the plot ceremony today. You don’t need fabricated ‘ultra style’ supporter groups for atmosphere, all you need is a good team and a good full stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky jamboa Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 16 minutes ago, Toggie88 said: Got a link? I’ll hapilly sort him out with a login. I think the rules around purchase history with this game is due to the fact Celtic are likely to sell out and you’d have their fans trying to get tickets in our end. Yeah. I presumed it was due to the high risk of their fans buying in our end. On the "heartofmidlothianfc" Facebook page, they've added an event for the semi. The picture is #seaofmaroon. I was thinking they may have been able to contact the club, explain their situation and get sorted out that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Shillyshally Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Gorgiewave said: There was also an "Edinburgh Uni Dons" flag in their section. Is there a Hearts Supporters' Club at any university? They must be the jannies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 41 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: I still think an outlet in the city centre in a better location than where we tried before in the then rundown St James Centre would pay. Tourists were unlikely to find it there but somewhere like the Waverley Station, if the rent wasn't over the top, could be a great way to reach a new and growing market. Good shout. Fringe had a ticket outlet at Waverley for the duration of the festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo414 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Gorgiewave said: There was also an "Edinburgh Uni Dons" flag in their section. Is there a Hearts Supporters' Club at any university? Wasn't sure which part made them bigger arseholes, the fact they support Aberdeen or the fact that everyone I've met to go to Edinburgh uni is an absolute uppety wank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 52 minutes ago, Toggie88 said: Totally agree. If we’re talking about going after the tourist market, which is where the money is, then a shop on or off the Royal Mile is where to go. The old shop in St James was hidden away and I would forget it was even there tbh. You could tell it wasn’t going to last. Needs something adjacent to this; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Just now, Jambo-Fox said: Needs something adjacent to this; Like this; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbee647 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Had a young lad from Finland sitting next to me in the Gorgie stand yesterday, he was on a weekend trip to Edinburgh, he was blown away by the atmosphere and 100 mph Scottish game . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Think it might pay the Club to have flyers printed and distributed around all the hotels and usual spots where the flyers for tourists attractions are there to pick up. Wrote a while to Club on this but didn't receive a reply. Doesn't cost very much. even mocked up a folded one as an example. Still think it's worth a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc-jambo Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 minute ago, jbee647 said: Had a young lad from Finland sitting next to me in the Gorgie stand yesterday, he was on a weekend trip to Edinburgh, he was blown away by the atmosphere and 100 mph Scottish game . i think a lot of tourists would like to share that experience this is already a big earner for some London clubs and it could be for us, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 38 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: I would imagine the business rates are very high close to the Royal Mile but if possible we found a good affordable location then our history having been formed close to the Tron and the name of the club itself would appeal to the visitors who flock to the area. Wouldn’t need to be a big space. You have a few high-end and a few low-end products on sale, tops and scarves mostly. Keep it primarily to sell tickets, provide them with a map with a recommendation to visit the bar and club shop beforehand. You would get a few with deep pockets going for hospitality as well. At the moment, any tourist wanting to go to a game while they’re here really needs to their own research. There’s nothing around the city advertising that Hearts (or Hibs) really exists. Contrast that with other countries, you see adverts on the metro/subway etc all the time for the local team. I’m in London a fair bit for work and Arsenal advertise really well, with ads for stadium tours etc. Hibs actually have more to gain with their swathes of empty seats. We’d run the danger of not being able to satisfy demand with tickets... until we fill in the corners obviously ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol1874 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, jbee647 said: Had a young lad from Finland sitting next to me in the Gorgie stand yesterday, he was on a weekend trip to Edinburgh, he was blown away by the atmosphere and 100 mph Scottish game . I’d love to see the trip advisor reviews after a game like yesterday, any visitors hit pretty close to the jackpot! One of those games where you feel as a supporter you’ve helped win the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ93 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Gorgiewave said: There was also an "Edinburgh Uni Dons" flag in their section. Is there a Hearts Supporters' Club at any university? I've never heard of any football team having a club at a university but it is a good idea if you are not in the same location as the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 5 hours ago, grumpy rebus said: Awww c’mon, make your mind up ???? Quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 19 minutes ago, JJ93 said: I've never heard of any football team having a club at a university but it is a good idea if you are not in the same location as the team. Celtic had one at Edinburgh University when I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Gorgiewave said: Celtic had one at Edinburgh University when I was there. I can only shiver at the state of that lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 43 minutes ago, Thommo414 said: Wasn't sure which part made them bigger arseholes, the fact they support Aberdeen or the fact that everyone I've met to go to Edinburgh uni is an absolute uppety wank Everybody? Gordon Brown, Ian Rankin, etc. One of the university's former rectors lobbing Jim Leighton: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo414 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Just now, Gorgiewave said: Everybody? Gordon Brown, Ian Rankin, etc. One of the university's former rectors lobbing Jim Leighton: In my defence, I did state it was only the ones I'd personally met. You'll obviously have the good there somewhere...and then you'll encounter the 'Edinburgh Uni Dons' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 9 hours ago, To Be Frank said: Atmosphere was great. As someone else said I’m not sure what has happened to the SSO. Lower H virtually empty with about 15 people in it. No banner and no flags either. Bit strange. The singing section was the least populated area of Tynie yesterday! If it wasn't for them the place would have sold out. People just don't want to sit there next to that god-awful drum! Atmosphere ALWAYS takes care of itself depending on the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackford Hearts Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 hours ago, TheStig said: Bloody shit myself when i seen 5 notifications. Was thinking shit what have i said to upset people ? Ha ha. No offence taken! That’ll teach me to try and multi quote on my phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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