dave mc Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I take it it is a closed doors game on the main pitch. Quite surprised that they are going to all that bother of clearing the pitch for a friendly, Not sure to be honest,mate was getting back to me to confirm.The pitch has been snow free all week as far as i could see,having been working in Perth.Man Utd v Liverpool just edges it for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJ Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 i would have thought the longer the main pitch went without a game on it the better at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Not sure to be honest,mate was getting back to me to confirm.The pitch has been snow free all week as far as i could see,having been working in Perth.Man Utd v Liverpool just edges it for me! Players were using Ravenscraig for training yesterday, but given the cost of hiring the pitch it is not something they can afford to do every day. An incredible £220 per hour for a indoor pitch, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 According to the hearts fans their pipes have been broken since new year and will struggle to get them fixed by Tuesday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish i was Joe McGurn Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 According to the hearts fans their pipes have been broken since new year and will struggle to get them fixed by Tuesday... Managed a derby match ok though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Managed a derby match ok though As the previous poster said, they hired in port-a-loos for that game. Obviously we are tooo "diddy" to waste money on hiring them in this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraveSaintsRock Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Yes - they are probably using this as a chance to get back at Geoff for the SPL ticket pricing. Got ticket in advance and now wee man won't be able to go with me as I work in Edinburgh and can't do a round trip for the game. Will need a refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Jenkins Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Players were using Ravenscraig for training yesterday, but given the cost of hiring the pitch it is not something they can afford to do every day. An incredible £220 per hour for a indoor pitch, Ouch...often wondered how much it would cost to put up a roof over the all weather pitch here. does not have to be anything too fancy just a very basic structure to keep the weather out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templeofsaints Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 As the previous poster said, they hired in port-a-loos for that game. Obviously we are tooo "diddy" to waste money on hiring them in this weekend. So no doubt the media will pick up on this and call for heads to roll at Tynecastle and reduced / free admission for Saints fans for the rearranged game and travel costs to be paid etc. . . . ...or does that only apply when it's us against TFOD:evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burdekin Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Players were using Ravenscraig for training yesterday, but given the cost of hiring the pitch it is not something they can afford to do every day. An incredible £220 per hour for a indoor pitch, The astro at Mcd park costs £87 for half pitch for an hour, so its not much cheaper and no roof:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Center Half Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Jambos think they are smart arses and by calling off the game we loose more money by a lower gate in mid week ? Now unless i am mistaken who actully needs the money more we are at least wiping our erses but the Jambos who knows what their finicial situation is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby kemp Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Will there be any problem getting a refund as working on Tuesday.....gutted yet another dissapointment!! Its the fans who loose out AGAIN!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiddy Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Jambos think they are smart arses and by calling off the game we loose more money by a lower gate in mid week ? Now unless i am mistaken who actully needs the money more we are at least wiping our erses but the Jambos who knows what their finicial situation is You could look on the flip side, they are lucky as 'F' Geoff demanded it was full price now. If it was reduced prices they would not be looking to make very much. I do wonder if this will go ahead on Tuesday though. Seems a bit rash to make it 2 1/2 days later in the current weather situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templeofsaints Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I do wonder if this will go ahead on Tuesday though. Seems a bit rash to make it 2 1/2 days later in the current weather situation. Weather in Embra is fine - the problem is that the tip that is Swinecastle is falling to bits and they need to get the plumbers in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly78 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Weather in Embra is fine - the problem is that the tip that is Swinecastle is falling to bits and they need to get the plumbers in That and the fact that they had 4 or 5 players who were probably going to miss the game today because of illness or injury. Now they've got an extra few days to get them back. Could be a reason why they weren't trying too hard to ensure it went ahead today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Madrid Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looking forward to this now, Not sure how the atmosphere will be like with only 3 stands open but if we play like we did in the 4-2 league cup win in the 90's all us Saints fans will be happy. Were we not 2-0 down that night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJ Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looking forward to this now, Not sure how the atmosphere will be like with only 3 stands open but if we play like we did in the 4-2 league cup win in the 90's all us Saints fans will be happy. Were we not 2-0 down that night? One of the great Saints performances that is often overlooked. Hearts 2-0 up and then they had someone sent off...wasn't it a certain Jim Weir?...after which Sturrock did some rearranging and we played them off the park. Even allowing for 10 v 11 it was immense as we scored 4 without reply. Standout was the much maligned Davie Irons who gave a master class in splitting a defence open from sweeper/back four with a succession of superb passes. I think Tommy McLean had replaced Clark as Hearts manager by then although not 100% sure. A great night that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al C Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 It was Steve Frail that was sent off for deliberate handball just before half time. O'Boyle missed the resultant penalty. Absolutely hammered them in second half with four goals. McLean was the manager and we were in the main stand right next to his dugout where he was given loads of abuse. Sadly lost 3-1 at home to Raith in quarters in what was wide open competition. Raith went on to win it if course against Celtic after beating Airdrie at McDiarmid in the semi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Looking forward to this now, Not sure how the atmosphere will be like with only 3 stands open but if we play like we did in the 4-2 league cup win in the 90's all us Saints fans will be happy. Were we not 2-0 down that night? Found 50p on the terrace and thought to myself that was half a quid that the tight git Mercer wasn't getting. Great night for Saints. As Al C said, we lost to the Rovers in a match we failed to turn up for. A great disappointment following the high of the Hearts success. Sums up following Saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Wallace Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Anyone in the know got any tips about parking near swinecastle? I've always found it a right bugger of a place to find a spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiddy Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Anyone in the know got any tips about parking near swinecastle? I've always found it a right bugger of a place to find a spot. Park in Raeburn on the way to the rugby ground. Right side of the ground, and great for getting away after the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Wallace Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Park in Raeburn on the way to the rugby ground. Right side of the ground, and great for getting away after the game. cheers mate. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJ Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 It was Steve Frail that was sent off for deliberate handball just before half time. O'Boyle missed the resultant penalty. Absolutely hammered them in second half with four goals. McLean was the manager and we were in the main stand right next to his dugout where he was given loads of abuse. Sadly lost 3-1 at home to Raith in quarters in what was wide open competition. Raith went on to win it if course against Celtic after beating Airdrie at McDiarmid in the semi. Sorry Mr Weir. I can remember it being the first time I'd seen him play and not being impressed despite all the hype that had surrounded his move to Hearts. That's probably why I thought it was him that was sent off. With hindsight, it was probably because he got torn to shreds as we ripped them apart down both wings in the second half. Forgot about the pen miss but I remember being in the main stand. Think my knees have about recovered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'm getting right up for this....MON THE SAINTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al C Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Sorry Mr Weir. I can remember it being the first time I'd seen him play and not being impressed despite all the hype that had surrounded his move to Hearts. That's probably why I thought it was him that was sent off. With hindsight, it was probably because he got torn to shreds as we ripped them apart down both wings in the second half. Forgot about the pen miss but I remember being in the main stand. Think my knees have about recovered! We signed him a couple of months later as part of a swap for Colin Miller who scored one of the goals that night!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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