132goals1958 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Delighted to be in the final but sitting in P4 row W the view in the furthest away part of the ground seems a ten penny bus run away . Where the SFA hope to raise finance to redevelop this white elephant is beyond me. Maybe sitting in the amphitheater that is Tynecastle brings home what a soulless place our National Stadium is. At least we saw all three goals at the end we were sitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I understand why people have issues with Hampden given the shallow angle of the stands and the distance from the pitch. In an ideal world we would play at a better stadium but I will say that I actually like the day trip to Glasgow. The journey through makes it feel like a proper away day and the journey back (assuming we win) is brilliant, especially with the anticipation of watching the team bus come back to Gorgie. Good to try a few new bars as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communist Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Utter shambles trying to navigate round the 4ft wide "concourse" at the top of the North stand at half time. Horrible stadium but the result makes up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1964m Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Hamdump has always been bad perfered the old place even low you needed a wash after the dust cloud after jumping up a d down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Was surprised how run down the toilets were. No working hand driers. Tired decor. The old main stand at Tynecastle was better. The place needs a lot of work done to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 honestly never had a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auldy19 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Jambos_1874 said: I understand why people have issues with Hampden given the shallow angle of the stands and the distance from the pitch. In an ideal world we would play at a better stadium but I will say that I actually like the day trip to Glasgow. The journey through makes it feel like a proper away day and the journey back (assuming we win) is brilliant, especially with the anticipation of watching the team bus come back to Gorgie. Good to try a few new bars as well. Youve pretty much nailed it as to the experience of going to Hampden. When looking just at the stadium itself it’s a dump . I had my little girl sat on my knee the whole game because she couldn’t see anything when sat down . The seats and surrounding area of my section were covered in bird crap . But we won and none of it matters now . Good day out all round . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Thought Nanny Budge had built a Shit new stand at Tynecastle? Or maybe some where mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboT Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, communist said: Utter shambles trying to navigate round the 4ft wide "concourse" at the top of the North stand at half time. Horrible stadium but the result makes up for it. This for me I waited until 10 mins into the half time break and it was still gridlocked with people trying to get up to the concourse and once I eventually got there you could barely move. Fans expect better these days as we go to other grounds and see much better facilities than the sh!thole that is Hampden but the SFA will continue to stick their head in the stand as attendances at internationals expecially continue to drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 From near the back of B5 I found it difficult to make out what was going on at the other end in the first half. I also thought that from a distance the strips clashed a bit, would have been better if one team had worn a light colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Just now, cookieboy said: honestly never had a problem Obviously didn't need a piss at half time then. The queues at half time were awful. Didn't even get in to the toilet until the second half started and that was after going straight after the whistle for half time. Still managed to catch our first goal though.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I was in P1 and had a perfect view of the goals and generally speaking the whole game. That said it really is a poor stadium for atmosphere and you're a mile from the pitch. Also the hot water broke at half time so they couldnt serve coffee. I was there after a full night shift. This was not a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 The view near the front of B5 was terrible (in the corner) and the toilets were rank. I moved further up for the 2nd half and it was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboGraham Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I love the place...always have, always will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Just now, JamboGraham said: I love the place...always have, always will... I think we could all learn to love it on May 25th... If... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Having to go downstairs to the bogs and then find them full of smokers because there is nowhere for them to go is a pain. With the area the stadium takes up something better could occupy the space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 42 minutes ago, heartsfc_fan said: Was surprised how run down the toilets were. No working hand driers. Tired decor. The old main stand at Tynecastle was better. The place needs a lot of work done to it. Behave the old main stand was a shithole and it has been quite rightly replaced, ffs hampden is not perfect but how good is it to go there and win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, jamborich said: Behave the old main stand was a shithole and it has been quite rightly replaced, ffs hampden is not perfect but how good is it to go there and win Yes it was a brilliant day out. But for a national stadium the place is an embarrassment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Hate the place. Couldn't go for a smoke at half time, got my car moved and a parking ticket, and a agonizing walk to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 40 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Having to go downstairs to the bogs and then find them full of smokers because there is nowhere for them to go is a pain. With the area the stadium takes up something better could occupy the space! Can’t adults go through 90 mins without the need to smoke too - disgusting behaviour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff the Mince Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Jambo_in_Hamilton said: Can’t adults go through 90 mins without the need to smoke too - disgusting behaviour Did you take some photos ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 45 minutes ago, PsychocAndy said: Hate the place. Couldn't go for a smoke at half time, got my car moved and a parking ticket, and a agonizing walk to get it. I don't smoke but interested to know where you go for a puff at tynecastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I was in C2, never had a problem. It’s not the best but certainly not as bad as folk make out either. Needs redeveloping none the less. Obviously none one of us had to sit in the lower areas behind the goals as that’s where the main problems lie. I’ve been fortunate in my visits there that I’ve always had a good seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Just demo the place and be done with it. Hate the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyhmfc Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 It is a dump. End of. So many things wrong with it. Bette to build a purpose built stadium in somewhere like Stirling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 If it is to be a Hearts v Celtic final, wouldn't it be much more sensible to play it at Murrayfield. Roughly 17,000 more spectators and a vastly superior stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Hearts_Runner Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Quite the contrast to Murrayfield for the last semi, Hampden really is poor and we won as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: If it is to be a Hearts v Celtic final, wouldn't it be much more sensible to play it at Murrayfield. Roughly 17,000 more spectators and a vastly superior stadium. It’s not really vastly superior in viewing terms. It’s better but still not as good as what our national stadium should be. It’s still a fair bit away from the pitch. It’s certainly got better facilities, transport, pubs, the area around the ground is spacious and there’s better food. I’d happily play the final at Ibrox or Murrayfield tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeskaboyuk Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Couldn't care less. if we were Dens park or Easter road or wherever the atmosphere would have been the same. job done we move on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 5 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: It’s not really vastly superior in viewing terms. It’s better but still not as good as what our national stadium should be. It’s still a fair bit away from the pitch. It’s certainly got better facilities, transport, pubs, the area around the ground is spacious and there’s better food. I’d happily play the final at Ibrox or Murrayfield tbh. Ibrox is in a shite area - far worse than Hampden. Although I haven't ever been to a pub round there I am reliably informed by Huns that I know that they are crap and few in number. Getting to/from Ibrox isn't easy using public transport and although I generally find a parking spot near the stadium, it takes absolutely ages to get away from there. Still, playing at Ibrox would let the UJ waving, flare throwing clowns in our support return to their spiritual home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainy Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 It's an absolute hole of a stadium. Was on the corner in f2 a d could hardly see any of our goals. I loved the trip west bus was jumping there and back but the stadium is not fit for purpose. Embarrassment that's it's our national stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelicropcircle Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Makes you realise just how great our place is atmospheric/ view wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 7 hours ago, jamborich said: I don't smoke but interested to know where you go for a puff at tynecastle Out the back, in the spaces between the stands in the open. Or down the stairs at the Wheatfield by the gates. It is a pain, literally, but you do it because your, I'm, an addict. I can go months, even years., without a bevvy, but struggle without nicotine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 1 minute ago, PsychocAndy said: Out the back, in the spaces between the stands in the open. Or down the stairs at the Wheatfield by the gates. It is a pain, literally, but you do it because your, I'm, an addict. I can go months, even years., without a bevvy, but struggle without nicotine. This genuinely pisses me off as i have pass through a thick wave of smoke to go see my old man at half time at the Weatfield. Not a major issue and i suppose people have the right to smoke just wish people would completely outside the stadium to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stotty Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 It's a rubbish stadium but love the day out. Can't wait for the final now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 8 hours ago, jamborich said: I don't smoke but interested to know where you go for a puff at tynecastle I don't smoke, but in the Main Stand & Gorgie stand people smoke, down stairs, next to the 1874 bar, at half time. Assume the Wheatfield has similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 It'll probably take a meteorite strike before its rebuilt. It's an embarrassing football stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 It's not so much the stadium but getting to it. Took me over 2hrs to get home yesterday and I stay through the west! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 The rusty roof is an eye sore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Murrayfield is superior in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) It epitomises Scottish football chiefs that they chose thIs absolute dump over Murrayfield. Edited April 14, 2019 by red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboj Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Agree it's a terrible stadium. What I really don't understand though, is what game it was built to host. It's too small for any final involving the old firm, Edinburgh clubs and probably Aberdeen. It's too big for games like yesterday (big club Vs medium/small club), or any game between mid ranking premiership clubs (say Killie Vs St Johnstone). Similarly it's too big for most Scotland games, but when England come to play you could sell it out twice. With the other available grounds in Scotland, just what is the point of Hampden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Let's face it - every other aspect of Scottish football is chronically shite - so why should the 'National Stadium' be any different? It's the perfect physical totem to the game here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Echo all the crap statements. Bogs not helped by folk who must have a fag at half time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 The plans for redevelopment are quite good if you've heard them. Lowering the pitch a fair bit and putting in steep stands in the gaps behind the goals. Also a massive saltire over the stadium (think Wembley arch) Not sure how doable it is but sounds decent. We had no problems at all with queues yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 I was in the back row of the North, good view and quick exit. Due to past experience was happy to pay the tenner extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, Poseidon said: The plans for redevelopment are quite good if you've heard them. Lowering the pitch a fair bit and putting in steep stands in the gaps behind the goals. Also a massive saltire over the stadium (think Wembley arch) Not sure how doable it is but sounds decent. We had no problems at all with queues yesterday But will it have a Rangers end and a Celtic end? That's all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 27 minutes ago, TheStig said: The rusty roof is an eye sore That was just Mcleish's head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 11 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: Flattening the place would be a start. An utter shit hole of a place. A flea pit run by a tin pot organisation is not a good mix. This. Totally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme From Sparta F.C. Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 11 hours ago, 1953 said: From near the back of B5 I found it difficult to make out what was going on at the other end in the first half. I also thought that from a distance the strips clashed a bit, would have been better if one team had worn a light colour. I was in the North Stand D1, right on the half way line, so we had a good view. But i also thought that the strips clashed. It wasn't a surprise that the Linesman got the ICT offside goal wrong. One of the teams should've wore a lighter strip IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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