QPSAFalkirkFirm Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Playing at lesser Hampden next season apparently You can come but some of your, ahem, friends need some training on Social Awareness first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPSAFalkirkFirm Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Re the home game on March 7 v East Fife. What are the chances of us going back to Airdrie for one week? Lesser would be great but lacks some basic facilities required for League 2 football Bit disappointed about some of the previous comments about Airdrie. Perfect hosts and a tidy stadium. A bit of an own goal referring to the lack of soul etc. 600 in a 52000 space isn't exactly bouncing happily visit Excelsior anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester Desmond Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Bit disappointed about some of the previous comments about Airdrie. Perfect hosts and a tidy stadium. Maybe, but a pain in the arse to get to. Even with the buses from Hampden it made home games an incredible drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convenor Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Aye, you made a right go of running it before. Aye we did actually cheers. The pitch was fine for a start. It was the reconstruction that we made a right c**t of, hence the current situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Aye we did actually cheers. The pitch was fine for a start. It was the reconstruction that we made a right c**t of, hence the current situation. Well I'll keep you in mind for when the grass needs cut, but I'll get somebody else for the extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPSAFalkirkFirm Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Maybe, but a pain in the arse to get to. Even with the buses from Hampden it made home games an incredible drag. You're winding me up ya rascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an86 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 If the SFA don’t take up the further option on the table then I assume we’ll take over the management of the stadium again Just think of all the money we could make from hiring the place out for gigs and SPFL cup games. Lovely! Or we could sell it and tart up Lesser Re the home game on March 7 v East Fife. What are the chances of us going back to Airdrie for one week? Lesser would be great but lacks some basic facilities required for League 2 football The very thought of going back to Airdrie fills me with dread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spider Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The very thought of going back to Airdrie fills me with dread. final decision should be Gus's - play at Airdrie on 7/3 (they're at Brechin) or hold off until grass pitch is ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Hood Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Playing at lesser Hampden next season apparently Would be nice to watch a Clyde/QP game at Hampden without a telescope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spider Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Would be nice to watch a Clyde/QP game at Hampden without a telescope don't know what your problem is - I get a great view from my comfy faux-leather seat right in line with the halfway line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tescodave Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 If Celtic get beaten in the cup quarters surely there will be no need for Hampden to be used for semis and it may get a further 'rest'. Could also not be needed for the final if we draw Inverness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Hood Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 don't know what your problem is - I get a great view from my comfy faux-leather seat right in line with the halfway line! Doesn't help when the bulk of the away support is housed in the G21 postcode area. Only went to recent game as the limited view was offset by the reduction in admission price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonLichtie Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Who actually owns Hampden now? I was always understand the belief Hampden was owned by QP, and the debt that came with the refurbishment came with that, but it was rented out to SFA/ SPFL for games? From what I read above, it appears that isn't the case anymore? If not, does that mean QP don't have the debt, but pay rent on the ground now for a long term lease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Player Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 it is owned by queens park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convenor Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Who actually owns Hampden now? I was always understand the belief Hampden was owned by QP, and the debt that came with the refurbishment came with that, but it was rented out to SFA/ SPFL for games? From what I read above, it appears that isn't the case anymore? If not, does that mean QP don't have the debt, but pay rent on the ground now for a long term lease? No, Queen's Park still own Hampden but we signed a 20 year lease (with a further 20 year option) with the SFA that gives them management of the stadium, including the pitch, and they get the profits from gigs, internationals, any other event. In return they pay us an amount of money each year which goes towards paying off the debt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 If the SFA don’t take up the further option on the table then I assume we’ll take over the management of the stadium again Just think of all the money we could make from hiring the place out for gigs and SPFL cup games. Lovely! Or we could sell it and tart up Lesser Re the home game on March 7 v East Fife. What are the chances of us going back to Airdrie for one week? Lesser would be great but lacks some basic facilities required for League 2 football Sell it, get rich, tart up Lesser, let Scotland move away from it. Everybodys happy. Never thought id see the day where I thought Hampden was past it, but after going to a few away games and seeing the stadiums of Poland/Germany/England etc and even going to Celtic Park and Ibrox I think Hampdens a shiteheap of a national ground. Queens Park could make Lesser a fantastic lower league ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonLichtie Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 No, Queen's Park still own Hampden but we signed a 20 year lease (with a further 20 year option) with the SFA that gives them management of the stadium, including the pitch, and they get the profits from gigs, internationals, any other event. In return they pay us an amount of money each year which goes towards paying off the debt Is it known how much the debt is/ how much is paid off every year? I mean if in 2020 Scotland didn't take their option on the lease, would there be an issue for QP regarding servicing/ paying off the debt if the ground wasn't sold/ bringing in a certain amount of revenue if kept and rented out for events etc? On the flip side, could the SFA potentially end up paying off all the debt through the lease and QP end up raking it in every year or sell for ground for a huge amount..... I'd hope for this, invest the cash in the best youth facilities/ coaches in the country, develop all the best players, rise up to once again be the best team in Glasgow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spider Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Simon - what's this "once again" pish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPSAFalkirkFirm Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 We could sell it to Clyde 'cos their a big team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Joseph Stalin Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yous reckon the terracing behind the goal will be open this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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