piperpete 3,186 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: The banners are a fucking eyesore of that there is no doubt. However, the old lady is tired and I reckon it's costing the board plenty to keep her on life support. Even the newer parts are going on 30 years. The upkeep and any modernisations would just be throwing good money after bad, so it's cheap and not so cheerful for the foreseeable future just to keep her on life support. I've said before, time we moved on to a new stadium development, as the old lady just cannot live forever and her time is near I'm afraid. Same with any building, if it's becoming unsustainable to maintain and update it. It's served us well through the many great and glorious times and the bad as well, so we take those memories with us, maybe even the red bricks as well, but I do think time is near to have a plan to move on to pastures new. . Incoming.......... If only Minty had built his superdooper stadium as he promised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,792 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: The banners are a fucking eyesore of that there is no doubt. However, the old lady is tired and I reckon it's costing the board plenty to keep her on life support. Even the newer parts are going on 30 years. The upkeep and any modernisations would just be throwing good money after bad, so it's cheap and not so cheerful for the foreseeable future just to keep her on life support. I've said before, time we moved on to a new stadium development, as the old lady just cannot live forever and her time is near I'm afraid. Same with any building, if it's becoming unsustainable to maintain and update it. It's served us well through the many great and glorious times and the bad as well, so we take those memories with us, maybe even the red bricks as well, but I do think time is near to have a plan to move on to pastures new. . Incoming.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,479 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 3 hours ago, pcbear said: I have pretty much written off the last two lots of shares purchased, not fortunes but still close to 1000 pounds and worth what now?,I would need some convincing to go again. Not one everyday fan should even be asked to contribute the next share issue, every bit of it should be coming from the big investors, the board etc, we do enough, it's time they did theirs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: The banners are a fucking eyesore of that there is no doubt. However, the old lady is tired and I reckon it's costing the board plenty to keep her on life support. Even the newer parts are going on 30 years. The upkeep and any modernisations would just be throwing good money after bad, so it's cheap and not so cheerful for the foreseeable future just to keep her on life support. I've said before, time we moved on to a new stadium development, as the old lady just cannot live forever and her time is near I'm afraid. Same with any building, if it's becoming unsustainable to maintain and update it. It's served us well through the many great and glorious times and the bad as well, so we take those memories with us, maybe even the red bricks as well, but I do think time is near to have a plan to move on to pastures new. . Incoming.......... "Maybe even take the red bricks as well " FFS Mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,308 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 29 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: The banners are a fucking eyesore of that there is no doubt. However, the old lady is tired and I reckon it's costing the board plenty to keep her on life support. Even the newer parts are going on 30 years. The upkeep and any modernisations would just be throwing good money after bad, so it's cheap and not so cheerful for the foreseeable future just to keep her on life support. I've said before, time we moved on to a new stadium development, as the old lady just cannot live forever and her time is near I'm afraid. Same with any building, if it's becoming unsustainable to maintain and update it. It's served us well through the many great and glorious times and the bad as well, so we take those memories with us, maybe even the red bricks as well, but I do think time is near to have a plan to move on to pastures new. . Incoming.......... Anything to stand up for your pal King!! Should maybe pull down Stirling and Edinburgh castles too. Well past their sell-by dates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 51 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: The banners are a fucking eyesore of that there is no doubt. However, the old lady is tired and I reckon it's costing the board plenty to keep her on life support. Even the newer parts are going on 30 years. The upkeep and any modernisations would just be throwing good money after bad, so it's cheap and not so cheerful for the foreseeable future just to keep her on life support. I've said before, time we moved on to a new stadium development, as the old lady just cannot live forever and her time is near I'm afraid. Same with any building, if it's becoming unsustainable to maintain and update it. It's served us well through the many great and glorious times and the bad as well, so we take those memories with us, maybe even the red bricks as well, but I do think time is near to have a plan to move on to pastures new. . Incoming.......... Ive said before Ibrox is the Main Stand the other 3 sides can be whatever is needed. That said would love to know where the 100 million to build a new 3 sides is coming from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, Drunk and disorderly. said: Anything to stand up for your pal King!! Should maybe pull down Stirling and Edinburgh castles too. Well past their sell-by dates. How dare you try to besmirch Mr King. He has told me the maintenance costs and they're not to be laughed at. I'm right behind him on this. With a dagger! I know our emotional attachment to the old lady, but Edinburgh and Stirling castle, the facade is not. They are historical monuments preserved as such, whilst Ibrox is to remain a fully functional and operational football stadium that needs to match the modern era in which it exists. At this point it doesn't and it's arm and a leg to keep it going. We are not an antique, but an institution that needs to keep abreast of the times. If you want to be the CEO, the leader, then you better start fucking dressing like one! Time for a radical plan, one way or another. We are not plastics lamenting for the hame they have never set foot in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 21 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: How dare you try to besmirch Mr King. He has told me the maintenance costs and they're not to be laughed at. I'm right behind him on this. With a dagger! I know our emotional attachment to the old lady, but Edinburgh and Stirling castle, the facade is not. They are historical monuments preserved as such, whilst Ibrox is to remain a fully functional and operational football stadium that needs to match the modern era in which it exists. At this point it doesn't and it's arm and a leg to keep it going. We are not an antique, but an institution that needs to keep abreast of the times. If you want to be the CEO, the leader, then you better start fucking dressing like one! Time for a radical plan, one way or another. We are not plastics lamenting for the hame they have never set foot in. So you would be ok with the main stand getting flattened??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafflesniffer 399 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 56 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: Ive said before Ibrox is the Main Stand the other 3 sides can be whatever is needed. That said would love to know where the 100 million to build a new 3 sides is coming from. This, in spades. Absolutely fuck all wrong with the Main Stand that a clean up won't sort; it's perfect and unique in football. Even if we did have the money we should never leave or change it. Modern stadiums are pish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 3 hours ago, Courtyard Bear said: So you would be ok with the main stand getting flattened??? We can move the facade. The rest is just an unsustainable not fit for purpose relic from the past. I know we play in a backwater, but we need not be backward. Those cunts in the eastend are getting a free ride in modernisation, whilst we are stuck n a timewarp. Our board need to be much more innovative and proactive in generating income streams, plus securing any freebies that are going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,063 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I will be available to do any remedial repair work as and when required..putting up covers will not stop any so called alleged leaks or water ingress..the SLO can PM me anytime and I'm sure we can get a squad together to fix the panels that require it.. It's an eyesore right now and we could fix that and get it sorted with the proper expert advice... I have no doubt they cannot track down the company or MD of the team that did the job..big chancer fucked off to Iraq in 95/96 as he had huge debts unpaid here in the UK..bawbag owed me over £500 when he bolted.. It annoys me personally to see a job I put so much into being covered up..repoint the panels in the close season and re-mastic all the metal frame edges..get these covers to fuck.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
With Heart and Hand 8,949 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Dont know why anyone in their right mind would want to leave Ibrox and build some generic stadium I never ever want us to leave Ibrox, going to another stadium just wouldnt feel the same, seeing that brick facade gets me every time and id never want to change that the stadiums got many years left before its crumbling and in this day and age there is no reason why we couldnt stay there for another 100 years. Her time is no where near up. Sorry BA but that was just a shite post. Ibrox is nowhere near at its end Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,638 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Banners? Banners? We don't need no stinkin Banners, we need FUCKIN MONEY! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxst 99 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 If you class Ibrox as an old lady then she would be beautiful in her day 40 yrs ago but now she's well past it and pissing herself but she still got a nice face ie the red brick façade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperAli 1,350 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 18/08/2017 at 8:57 PM, bluenose244 said: I'm all for a clean up and modernization but the main stand is off limits in my opinion, it's iconic! This ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,638 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Boaght a new banner the day but that's me impetuous ! ??????????????????????????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Now being removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lloyd72 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 are they actually coming down or are they putting more up because I thought there was no banners on this last Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Lloyd72 said: are they actually coming down or are they putting more up because I thought there was no banners on this last Saturday. Drove by there mate and it defo looked like they were being removed and rolled up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lloyd72 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Just now, fanaticCR said: Drove by there mate and it defo looked like they were being removed and rolled up. Good to hear, happy that those who put them up have listened to the fans complaints and took it on board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,513 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I wonder if they will sell me one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 They are back up now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,513 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 17 minutes ago, fanaticCR said: They are back up now took them down to clean them and silicon a few holes after Saturday Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 26 minutes ago, fanaticCR said: They are back up now You're fucking useless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,383 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 So @Blue Avenger spends his entire time(when he isn't defending ISIS) saying the board has no money but now he wants them to fund a new stadium? Absolute nutjob of the highest order. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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