PipoIsABairn Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 55 minutes ago, FTOF said: 100% synthetic then. Cheers. Curious as to why you ask? Are you planning a pitch invasion and, in a style befitting a certain Leith based footballing organisation we shall not name, trying to eat portions of the playing surface? If so that's quite the confidence at this stage of the season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Kelevra Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) when we first moved into the new stadium, the pitch was advanced, USH Heating in sections, rather than defrost the entire pitch only the frozen areas would defrosted and a mesh thing that grass grew through that would stop the pitch from cutting up. Think that was hybrid at the time. Seem to remember that Eddie Thompson (hopefully enjoying hell) came to inspect the pitch and ground to make sure it met SPL criteria. As some people thought it could be an Astro pitch. Edited July 1, 2017 by Andreas Kelevra 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holiday Song Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 27 minutes ago, Andreas Kelevra said: Seem to remember that Eddie Thompson (hopefully enjoying hell) came to inspect the pitch and ground to make sure it met SPL criteria. As some people thought it could be an Astro pitch. Still annoys me we had to have a minute's applause for that c**t. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 14 hours ago, Back Post Misses said: That maybe so but I believe this is where it is heading. Time will tell. We certainly can't afford it IMO in the Championship Is this not why Kerr, Miller and McCracken are being given coaching/development roles? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effeffsee_the2nd Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Back when we were in the prem and rolling in cash the pitch was like a bowling green but then we got baw deep in debt and relegated and couldnt afford the upkeep or the undersoil heating. By the end of the last season on grass they were having to chuck sand on it just to keep it together. Seen public parks in better nickLets face it nae cnut wants astro but the one weve got is realy good. Ive played on it myself a few times it doesny feel like grass but its miles better than what you get at 5 aside parks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 The reason we had a great pitch was because of Jim Dawson. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PipoIsABairn Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, effeffsee_the2nd said: Back when we were in the prem and rolling in cash the pitch was like a bowling green but then we got baw deep in debt and relegated and couldnt afford the upkeep or the undersoil heating. By the end of the last season on grass they were having to chuck sand on it just to keep it together. Seen public parks in better nick Lets face it nae cnut wants astro but the one weve got is realy good. Ive played on it myself a few times it doesny feel like grass but its miles better than what you get at 5 aside parks I used to play each week on the grass pitches out at Niddry in Edinburgh. The artificial turf at the stadium is glorious in comparison and would agree it's much better than the standard 3G 5-a-side pitches. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 The reason we had a great pitch was because of Jim Dawson. Best groundsman we have had and one of the best in Scotland 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDust Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 7 hours ago, TheScarf said: Chalmers played LB for us today and was very composed and solid. Pre season v real business is a world away..... So many pre season signings I've seen be amazing pre season, couldn't kick a ball when the real business starts.....time will tell if signed 1 hour ago, keithgy said: The reason we had a great pitch was because of Jim Dawson. Spot on..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky_ffc Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 10 hours ago, Young gun said: Teams think they will get funded on the strength of season ticket sales I doubt it Gate receipts (and by de facto season tickets) are a fairly significant proportion of any teams budget in this league due to the lack of prize and TV money. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Is this not why Kerr, Miller and McCracken are being given coaching/development roles? Doubt it. They are the 20's not academy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Gate receipts (and by de facto season tickets) are a fairly significant proportion of any teams budget in this league due to the lack of prize and TV money. Even more so for us given our overheads at that stadium. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC55 FFC Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Assuming Rory dots the i's & crosses the Ts with Dundee & Sibbs goes. I think our starting X1 looks fairly strong. We've also, still, got at least 2 players for each position bar LB (awaits McHattie signing if the rumour is true). Thomson/MitchellMuirheadGrantGasparotto Gallagher HarrisCraigenMcKeeHippolyteAustinLoySubsMitchell, Kidd, Watson, Kerr, Taiwo, Miller, O'Hara 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Assuming Rory dots the i's & crosses the Ts with Dundee & Sibbs goes. I think our starting X1 looks fairly strong. We've also, still, got at least 2 players for each position bar LB (awaits McHattie signing if the rumour is true). Thomson/MitchellMuirheadGrantGasparotto Gallagher HarrisCraigenMcKeeHippolyteAustinLoySubsMitchell, Kidd, Watson, Kerr, Taiwo, Miller, O'Hara Where is the leader in midfield? Not convinced defensively or the physicality of that team. Short by at least 2 players 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC55 FFC Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Where is the leader in midfield? Not convinced defensively or the physicality of that team. Short by at least 2 players I'd be hoping McKee. Being honest, I think Houstie would have Taiwo in for Craigen in all honesty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I'd be hoping McKee. Being honest, I think Houstie would have Taiwo in for Craigen in all honesty. Just think we are short on quality 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC55 FFC Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just think we are short on quality Don't disagree mate. Hopefully there are developments over the next 5 weeks before the the first real fixture. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Don't disagree mate. Hopefully there are developments over the next 5 weeks before the the first real fixture. To challenge there has to be. Great to see developments in the Boardroom TBH. Unless there is we are treading water till they go 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Don't disagree mate. Hopefully there are developments over the next 5 weeks before the the first real fixture. How's the heid today? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC55 FFC Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 How's the heid today? Rough.Safe trip to Budapest with the guys! Enjoy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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