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We need to just keep putting points on the board & see where it takes us.
Hibs, Utd & Morton all have games in hand but we all play each other over the next 3/4 weeks and I reckon there are still a few twists and turns.
I sound like a broken record but we not only want to be in 2nd place for the play offs but on current league form, you want to be 2nd incase Hibs keep dropping points.0 -
I'm not talking about who owns the stand as we all know Sandy Alexander paid for it and we rent it. I'm talking about where the finances came for its new refit for the bar etc.
From the herald:
Mr Henderson said the initiative involved joint working with the football club and Falkirk Foundation with the majority of the cash coming from the land tax credit schemes. He said: “This allows companies to reduce tax liabilities by investing in community facilities and we will be using this structure to bring about the development of the first floor.”
Some sort of tax relief scheme. Has hee haw to do with the council.
AFAIK the refit of the south stand 1st floor/ground floor reception area is under the ownership of the club & community foundation. Who gets what income, I've no idea though.0 -
Pretty certain we are paying a decent sum of rent per year for the SS. Certainly 6 figures.
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I think it was the land that the old astro pitch at the back that the council owned
I think it was 2/7 of the overall land that the council owned which also included the land at the top of Hope St where the petrol station now sits (that was a deal breaker for Morrisons I believe).0 -
The way Hibs are going, they'll drop further points. It's whether we have the balls to get into 2nd place so we can take advantage if they do cock up.
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Former Falkirk midfielder Thomas Grant has signed with Stenhousemuir until the end of the season.
What can we expect from him? Is he any good? Can he single-handedly save the club from relegation?
Terrific delivery at set pieces, that's about it though.0 -
Kidd is a huge Rangers fan
Not overly fussed, I'd guess a decent number of our squad "support" either of the Glasgow clubs.0 -
Fair enough. I expect he does that. He isnt a Celtic fan though.
No one said that he did? Someone said he was showing support for Celtic on twitter.0 -
Kidd doesnt support Celtic.
He was supporting them (that night on twitter) as he was an ex Celtic player/employee.0 -
Saw some of the comments on twitter and don't agree with them.
He's entitled to support who he wants, how many times do we see ex players, especially Will Vaulks, Rory Loy & Dani Mallo tweeting their support for us?0 -
Interesting quote on the new Invest in Falkirk website below. I see their is also new signage at the stadium & across the road highlighting that developments are "Coming Soon" for the Falkirk Gateway.
"The site extends to 18.2ha. The stadium provides a high quality signature building to the frontage with proposals for a new stand extension and pod developments as potential infill development"
http://www.investfalkirk.com/opportunities/target-investment/site-12.aspx0 -
Build a cowshed type stand minus the pillars terracing at the back for those that want a standing area and 5 or 6 rows of seats along the front for the kids/older folk.
Agree about the terracing but will never happen. It'll be all seating or at best, safe standing but I'd wager it'll be all seating.
Whatever is built it'll compliment the existing North & South stands I'm sure in terms of height.0 -
Aye, although I think if and when we build the new stand it should have some sort of individuality to it and attached in some way to the other two stands too. Just to try to avoid the whole place being too shoeboxy.
Maybe the corners will have part of the rumoured new hotel (attached to the new stand) in them? That be good.0 -
Posted on onef earlier than visiting cappielow yesterday actually made me realise that after ten years or so now I don't miss brockville anymore and am glad we are now at TFS. I have great memories at brockville but like yesterday sat in a cramped main stand with a terrible view while watch our fans stand behind uncovered goals getting soaked in driving rain and paying for the pleasure. We've moved on I have a great view at TFS loads of room and am dry. Also we now have memories at our new stadium. It's taken time but it's definitely starting to feel more like home now and am getting more attached to it.
Totally agree.0 -
Only Hibs themselves could stop them winning the league now.
But that's why it's so important we are 2nd because IF that were to happen, we'd need to be in a strong position to capitalise.
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Killie's next manager is gonna be Gary Holt apparently, how can someone f**k up a championship team, make a premier league team a bang average championship team in England (albeit as assistant) and still land a job in the top league in Scotland, ridiculous.
Hope he relegates them.0 -
Great performance from the off yesterday. No failures. Leahys distribution at times was poor and still think Muirhead is a better CB but took his penalty well in the corner. Grant is back to his commanding best and was unlucky with a header that their keeper did well to keep out. Austin is built like Shepherd but is far more effective. I would start him if Baird still struggling. Craigen was excellent, pleased for the lad he got a goal. Sibbald always beats his man in tight situations. Onwards and upwards, shame it's taken so long for us to have a settled team. COYB
I'd say Austin has more about him than Shepherd both in terms of physique and height.
That and he can actually play football obviously.0 -
Sure it was a 2.5 year deal.
Agreed. Can't imagine we'll have paid cash for someone and only got them on an 18mth deal.0 -
My main worry is hippo. He'd be a big loss. Surely we've offered him a new deal.
Hasn't he got another season? I thought it was a 2.5yr deal.0 -
Gallagher, Kidd, O'Hara, Gasparotto, Shepherd not even in the matchday squad. Chat about Houston having no money to spend is nonsense.
Looks ok bar you having McCracken in instead of Gasparotto. I'd doubt we'll see Cracks in a first team jersey (barring injuries).0 -
Feet on the ground for me. We have been excellent last two weeks but next week is huge. Win next week and I would almost put us favourites for 2nd considering how easily we batted Utd away yesterday. Looks like another exciting 3 or 4 months ahead.
Agree with this.
Win & 2nd place at least is game on! The only team that will stop Hibs winning this league is themselves & IF that were to happen, we need to be in 2nd place to take advantage.0 -
The line on the website match report was put in specifically to scotch that potential rumour.
"Alan Maybury made a planned substitution at the interval as Nathan Austin was replaced by Conor Langton. The striker had looked lively throughout the first half as he continued his return from injury."
Cheers. Hadn't read the match report yet.
Good to hear he's came through unscathed, could be a good player for us still this season.0 -
Played 1st half
Hopefully he's not went off injured then [emoji15]0 -
I see Austin got 45 tonight.
Baby steps getting him ready for this run In.
Did he come on or get subbed? Hopefully the former.0
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In an ideal world I think I would go back to grass too but I don't see it happening when you weigh it up versus the cost of maintaining a good pitch, hiring training facilities elsewhere plus any rental it brings in.
Not to mention the new gym facilities will be on site at the stadium too.