AllyMonc Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I was almost tempted to do a Barry Fry and pee in all four corners of the pitch to lift the curse of Ainslie Park. Mind you, I might still do that. Now Tam, did that very act (or at least a similar one) not cause a bit of consternation last season? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenkay Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 27/08/2017 at 21:55, JakeSAFC said: Beattie looks a better player as a centre back than he does upfront, from what I seen anyway. THIS!!! When I said Beats had been one of our best players this season, I based that on his great defensive displays so far this season. So it was disappointing to see him try to play up front against Berwick! Clearly he's not mobile enough nowadays to play up top and I hope we don't see that again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenkay Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Also, we obviously DO NEED a striker, as we never looked like scoring on saturday, or in fact much at all this season! The balance / set up of the team never seems quite right and we always look very light up front. I wonder if could maybe have a more attacking formation using two wingers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Pity you didn't add "and put the bloody black and white corner flags on the poles for our home matches" too. GRUMP! GRIPE! FUME! Glad we got a win. I was almost tempted to do a Barry Fry and pee in all four corners of the pitch to lift the curse of Ainslie Park. Mind you, I might still do that. Pretty sure there is already someone at your club who got into a fair bit of trouble for having his willy out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenkay Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Forgot to give credit to the young goalie on Saturday. I thought he done very well, and in fact saved us a couple of times when Berwick were clear through one on ones. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMonc Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 3g pitches, one of which is in the centre of the athletics track. No mention of where the stand will be or how many it will hold.........http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/2357/new_lease_of_life_for_meadowbank 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpaty Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I seen the groundshare with Spartans was in the pipeline but has it been given the go ahead? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMonc Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I seen the groundshare with Spartans was in the pipeline but has it been given the go ahead? That's what we're doing this season and for the 2 after that. What happens after that is anyone's guess, doesn't seem a huge appetite to make Meadowbank a viable venue for league football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonhamer64 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, AllyMonc said: 2 3g pitches, one of which is in the centre of the athletics track. No mention of where the stand will be or how many it will hold.........http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/2357/new_lease_of_life_for_meadowbank It mentions a stand which will hold 500 spectators. So are City planning to use this 3g pitch then? The article doesn't mention Edinburgh City at all! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMonc Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 It mentions a stand which will hold 500 spectators. So are City planning to use this 3g pitch then? The article doesn't mention Edinburgh City at all! Oh aye, either the article has been updated or I didn't read it properly. I would imagine the plan is to use the 3G pitch but unless there's a standing area as well I don't like the sound of a 500 seat stand at all. Hopefully the board will be able to get some clarity from the council/developers and then feed that back to the fans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velazquez Blue Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I was almost tempted to do a Barry Fry and pee in all four corners of the pitch to lift the curse of Ainslie Park. Mind you, I might still do that. Getting bold are we. The exhibitionist coming out. Not only taking the photies now... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowenan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Another three points. Very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Previous reports indicated a 499 seat stand (i.e. under the limit for which a 'fire certificate' is required), either on the 100m finish line or NW corner IIRC? Does sound far from ideal given City averaged 401 in 2016-17. If there was a 500 (or 499!) seat stand on the halfway line, and some steps of open terracing either side or on the opposite, it would sound a lot better. Hopefully there is scope for refinement. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 26 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: Previous reports indicated a 499 seat stand (i.e. under the limit for which a 'fire certificate' is required), either on the 100m finish line or NW corner IIRC? Does sound far from ideal given City averaged 401 in 2016-17. Why the hell would the Council deliberately avoid the need for a fire certificate? Especially after the Grenfell tower block disaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrooge1928 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Why the hell would the Council deliberately avoid the need for a fire certificate? Especially after the Grenfell tower block disaster. I understand it's to do with having a qualified safety officer rather than a fire certificate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Correction - having searched it's a safety certificate, not a fire certificate. If stand holds <500 you don't need one. That'll surely be why 499 indicated. See similar elsewhere - I recall Gala used to = 495/Fraserburgh = 490/etc. To be clear I'd assume it allows for a saving in staff qualifications, paperwork, expense and regulation rather than any suggestion of safety corner-cutting. It hasn't been published for some years now but in the old SFL Review they'd a non-league clubs directory - from what I remember virtually all with stands of that sort of size declared them as precisely 500, or just under, presumably owing to this. Edited September 17, 2017 by HibeeJibee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 What's the deal with Karim Belmokhtar, why is he signed on amateur terms? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 2 hours ago, The Moonster said: What's the deal with Karim Belmokhtar, why is he signed on amateur terms? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviLion Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 See you've signed Jesus Garcia Tena, brilliant signing for you. Could easily do a job in the Championship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 50 minutes ago, LiviLion said: See you've signed Jesus Garcia Tena, brilliant signing for you. Could easily do a job in the Championship. Excellent signing for City. Bollocks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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