PauloPerth Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 I presume they've ditched the rule that it had to be played at the ground of a club eligible to take part in the competition? Was that ever a rule?? McDiarmid has been used for the challenge cup final 8 times, the most out of everyone, fir park motherwell 4 times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochwinnochsaintee Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Was that ever a rule?? McDiarmid has been used for the challenge cup final 8 times, the most out of everyone, fir park motherwell 4 times I may have been completely mistaken but I had the impression that was the rule when Saints won it, the final was at Dens, Tannadice could not be considered as Dundee United were in the SPL and Dundee were in th first division then(I think!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Okay, hadn't heard that before. Motherwell haven't been out the prem since the competition began, and held the final 4 times so I'm not so sure. Prices are: ADULTS - £15 UNDER 16's, SENIORS, STUDENTS - £5 UNDER 12's - Free There's going to be a "spectacular" fanzone round the stadium for all fans and families etc, so if anyone is at a loose end on Sunday 5th April, head down for a festival of football !! http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/petrofac-training-cup-final-venue-announced/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Beatson Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 I may have been completely mistaken but I had the impression that was the rule when Saints won it, the final was at Dens, Tannadice could not be considered as Dundee United were in the SPL and Dundee were in th first division then(I think!) At that point the SPL was a different organisation to the SFL. Now they're one and the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 I may have been completely mistaken but I had the impression that was the rule when Saints won it, the final was at Dens, Tannadice could not be considered as Dundee United were in the SPL and Dundee were in th first division then(I think!) I thought this too maybe since the spl an sfl amalgamated then its cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 It will be interesting to see what sort of crowd they get. The last couple of times Allow have made this fin al the local count coil laid on free buses for the fans. Can't see that happening this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochwinnochsaintee Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks for clarifying, folks. Pardon my cynicism but I can't help wondering if the sponsors had a major say in the venue, Perth being that bit closer to the centre of the oil industry than the central belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgour Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I think we should be happy that we have the game.IMHO its probably been helped by our previous good record of hosting,ease of access,car parking and grass (sort of ) surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochwinnochsaintee Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I think we should be happy that we have the game.IMHO its probably been helped by our previous good record of hosting,ease of access,car parking and grass (sort of ) surface. I won't argue with that, however while I don't know anything about the financial distribution, I don't think Saints should profit from this match, the final of a competition intended to benefit clubs outside the premiership. Of course, expenses need to be covered, but any profits should go to said lower league clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I won't argue with that, however while I don't know anything about the financial distribution, I don't think Saints should profit from this match, the final of a competition intended to benefit clubs outside the premiership. Of course, expenses need to be covered, but any profits should go to said lower league clubs. Bollocks. Saints should profit as much as possible for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Jack Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I won't argue with that, however while I don't know anything about the financial distribution, I don't think Saints should profit from this match, the final of a competition intended to benefit clubs outside the premiership. Of course, expenses need to be covered, but any profits should go to said lower league clubs. Â I don't disagree with that but going by the Scottish Cup Final "rules", we should make more than anyone who actually bothers to play the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I won't argue with that, however while I don't know anything about the financial distribution, I don't think Saints should profit from this match, the final of a competition intended to benefit clubs outside the premiership. Of course, expenses need to be covered, but any profits should go to said lower league clubs.  Unlikey though - Cant see us doing it without us benefiting from it.  We are surely going to benefit from it in some financial way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hope club have got every bar/suite open and advertised, to get as many fans into the ground early and spending money in our facilities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks for clarifying, folks. Pardon my cynicism but I can't help wondering if the sponsors had a major say in the venue, Perth being that bit closer to the centre of the oil industry than the central belt? Could be that, I also wondered if McD got the nod over EEP because its got the space round about it (astro, car parks etc) to host the fanzone spectaculo. I hope its a big success, its good companies gettin involved in sponsoring our game, especially as its a less high profile cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Two years ago its provided days for fans of clubs wont ever forget...  Both conveniently beating Rangers. Raith last season & Alloa this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 This has run to two pages now. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 This has run to two pages now. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz  Well observed...  onto a third page now after your insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Well observed...  onto a third page now after your insight. haha aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I predict6 pages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Might go to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 SLF you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I started it, and I'm bored with it. BTW, has anyone got the tiniest, slightest idea what the fek a Petrofac actually is?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley saint Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Petroleum facility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I started it, and I'm bored with it. BTW, has anyone got the tiniest, slightest idea what the fek a Petrofac actually is?? Are they not a company who provide offshore training etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Are they not a company who provide offshore training etc? Who gives a fac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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