RubyTuesday Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: What kind of capacity do you realistically require for run of the mill league fixtures? I'd say we'd struggle to fill that "stand" for some games, for others we would need extra standing space around the pitch. Rumour has it that some ECFC fans are waiting for the return to Meadowbank before they start attending games again so there should be an uplift on our average gate of approx 350? Am just guessing. As Pete 83 says there is planning permission to build a 1,500 seat stand on the opposite side of the pitch. But no news yet on how that will be funded or when construction will start. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, tamthebam said: even the Aberdeen Sports Village has a better stand. And it's shite Yeah, that is shite, but at least it has 7 rows of seats where you might get a half decent view near the top! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: What kind of capacity do you realistically require for run of the mill league fixtures? I think Ruby Tuesday has touched on this already, but I believe the seats that are pictured house 500 people, or at least that's what was being stated a while back. If that's the case, it will be enough for the normal attendances that the club are getting just now. However, I know a few folk who just won't head out to Ainslie Park given it's location and will bide their time and wait for the Meadowbank return, which means there will need to be some provision in place for crowds in excess of 500 from the off. I really hope that when the move to Meadowbank happens, it can grow the club given the location, and more people make the effort to attend if it's a Saturday at 3pm. Hopefully the 1,500 stand isn't far behind once the turnstiles open, but I suspect it will be. Edited November 30, 2021 by Pete83 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 That is horrific. I really want to go semi regular, but that puts me off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Kima Greggs said: That is horrific. I really want to go semi regular, but that puts me off. Aye, it's not ideal, but the pre-match pints in limelight, the Ballroom or the Hoppy at least mean you can make an afternoon of it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyTuesday Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, Kima Greggs said: That is horrific. I really want to go semi regular, but that puts me off. Imagine the stramash in rows 2 and 3 if somebody stands up on the front row to get a better view of the goal at the far end.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B75 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 18 hours ago, foreverarover said: 21 hours ago, Hoofhearted said: Latest picture of Meadowbank from last week. That will be fantastic in generating an atmosphere. Not!! Glorified Dugout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Cowden Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Imagine the stramash in rows 2 and 3 if somebody stands up on the front row to get a better view of the goal at the far end....Unbelievable mistake. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, RubyTuesday said: As Pete 83 says there is planning permission to build a 1,500 seat stand on the opposite side of the pitch. But no news yet on how that will be funded or when construction will start. Anyone got a link to that as I can't find it on the council's planning portal? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Did somebody not post recently that there is planning permission instead for housing where the stand is/was supposed to go? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyTuesday Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Ginaro said: Anyone got a link to that as I can't find it on the council's planning portal? Good point. Not quite "planning permission".... http://www.edinburghcityfc.com/2021/03/31/stadium-announcement/#more-24300 As the negotiations have progressed, we are excited to confirm that an agreement has been reached in principle that would allow the club to build a second stand on the North side of the pitch, subject to obtaining planning permission. The proposed structure will have both seated and safe standing sections and will be able to accommodate up to 1500 supporters. In addition to the planning application, this element of the project is currently going through the tendering and design process; we will reveal more information as soon as we are able. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Citizen Bad Citizen Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Hi all . Aberdeen away in the cup. 52 seater booked. I'm taking names. Payment will be need to be made at least 2 weeks before the game. Pick up points Lady Nairne, Meadowbank, Regent Terrace, Ferrytoll, Broxden Services Price will be around the £20 return mark but will fully confirm in the next week. I know this is a tad premature however huge interest already and to get on the coach you really need to get your name down very quickly. Ash 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Shag yer sheep, shag yer sheep, We're the famous Edinburgh City and we're going to shag your sheep! Well, Fatboy is....heh heh.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Citizen Bad Citizen Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, tamthebam said: Shag yer sheep, shag yer sheep, We're the famous Edinburgh City and we're going to shag your sheep! Well, Fatboy is....heh heh.... That will catch on now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauftimedraw Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Shag yer sheep, shag yer sheep, We're the famous Edinburgh City and we're going to shag your sheep! Well, Fatboy is....heh heh....Could be a contender for this year's Xmas no. 1... No match thread for tonight's epic encounter? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Citizen Bad Citizen Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Hauftimedraw said: Could be a contender for this year's Xmas no. 1... No match thread for tonight's epic encounter? Forecast Freezing cold with a slight breeze of hoofball. I'll take a draw 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Robbo has been cursed with the League 2 Player of the Month (well deserved) so we hope no ill fortune attends him tonight.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Any news on if the technical issues with the programme and merchandise hut have been sorted? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 To partially answer my own question apparently they have found they key to the merchandise hut. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Citizen Bad Citizen Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) Poor tonight. Annan were a well drilled and solid unit at the back, a very tough team to break down and they hit us quickly on the counter. Not really much else to say about the game, players looked a bit tired and after a wee run of form we seem to have come crashing back down to Earth. We must be at the races next week away at Stenny. Was good to get a programme tonight and the merchandise hut seemed to be doing a good trade being back open which all adds to the matchday experience. Crowd was 219. Looked a considerable amount less but it's always hard to tell at that place. Update in the programme from our Chairman Jim Brown stated that a grandstand opposite the small stand is now going to be put forward for planning permission which should hopefully be granted quickly which is very positive news for our move back home. The doom merchants can calm down a bit now........ Edited December 3, 2021 by Good Citizen Bad Citizen Typo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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