Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 A really nice touch by the board and deserve credit for it. The design isn't so inspiring with that concrete, so just need to add the garden part! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Bob 1,360 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, Inigo said: It's not a concrete wall. Ok Corian covered concrete walls . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlueTumshie 146 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wonderful idea. The design will never satisfy everyone as we all have different tastes, none the less, WONDERFUL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,791 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Inigo said: There we are... 17_03514_DC-MEMORIAL_WALL_APPLICATION_PLAN-3684349.pdf Seeing the plans make it look much better. Bobby Hume, superally07 and Courtyard Bear 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, Young Bob said: Ok Corian covered concrete walls . Yep, which is quite different. The materials used make it much more than just a concrete wall. It's alright not to like the design but let's not reduce it to something it isn't... concrete, brutalist etc, etc. Thermopylae 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Bob 1,360 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Inigo said: Yep, which is quite different. The materials used make it much more than just a concrete wall. It's alright not to like the design but let's not reduce it to something it isn't... concrete, brutalist etc, etc. To me it is not appealing. We need something to brighten the place up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Just now, Young Bob said: To me it is not appealing. We need something to brighten the place up. I'll speak to the architects and see if they can add a lamp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Need to be careful that the bronze doesn't oxidize, right enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,017 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good idea and seemingly well thought out and a fitting memorial to the 66 and their families who survive them. I like the practical design as it will wear well and allow for more people to be in the area with a minimum of upkeep and maintenance ..... the steel fencing is also practical as it allows cameras for stricter security a better view of the area, whereas a solid wall would help conceal intruders and make it easier for them to do the damage and escape detection, Bears r us, surfsup2 and SeparateEntityMyArse 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Board oooooooot Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,824 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I'm certainly not opposed to a memorial wall utilising unused space but I think the area outside it will not exactly enhance the appearance. Our car park area is in a terrible condition. (How we didn't get a spruce-up for the Commonwealth Games is no doubt due to the tim-filled council. The money spent at the San Giro was a disgrace and frankly should have been investigated for outright corruption. ) Back to the subject matter. Where is the money for this project coming from as it will not be cheap to construct. I really would have thought that at this particular time we have other more urgent matters requiring the attention of our limited finances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDFM 3,809 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Think it looks pretty great, maybe should add a bit more colour to it but other than that it looks great. About time the 66 got a proper, proper tribute at Ibrox and it’ll help make the shitehole that is the area around Ibrox look a lot better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,824 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, RDFM said: Think it looks pretty great, maybe should add a bit more colour to it but other than that it looks great. About time the 66 got a proper, proper tribute at Ibrox and it’ll help make the shitehole that is the area around Ibrox look a lot better. I don't think it is just a memorial to the 66 fans though. There seems to be something about storing ashes of the deceased which appears to be for players if I'm reading it correctly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,714 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, JCDBigBear said: I'm certainly not opposed to a memorial wall utilising unused space but I think the area outside it will not exactly enhance the appearance. Our car park area is in a terrible condition. (How we didn't get a spruce-up for the Commonwealth Games is no doubt due to the tim-filled council. The money spent at the San Giro was a disgrace and frankly should have been investigated for outright corruption. ) Back to the subject matter. Where is the money for this project coming from as it will not be cheap to construct. I really would have thought that at this particular time we have other more urgent matters requiring the attention of our limited finances. I'd imagine ultimately we will pay for it. I expect a significant fundraising project will get underway once authorisation is granted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDFM 3,809 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 minute ago, JCDBigBear said: I don't think it is just a memorial to the 66 fans though. There seems to be something about storing ashes of the deceased which appears to be for players if I'm reading it correctly. I get it’s for other stuff, but I expect them to have a significant part of the memorial. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 18 minutes ago, JCDBigBear said: I don't think it is just a memorial to the 66 fans though. There seems to be something about storing ashes of the deceased which appears to be for players if I'm reading it correctly. Think it could be to help stop folk jumping the fences at night to scatter ashes on the pitch? That's what I got from it anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Would need round the clock security more than anything else. surfsup2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widget 143 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Fantastic idea but...... Good luck with gcc planning dept. My mate and me have been jumping through hoops trying to get planning for our Dennistoun War Memorial. Red tape is a nightmare as is diversity (apparently) amongst other things. LOL153 No Surrender!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Young Bob said: To me it is not appealing. We need something to brighten the place up. A concrete just itself would brighten the place up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,631 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Great idea will continually get attack tho regardless of cctv or 24 hr Ibrox security. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryMc 2,394 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I love the idea and credit to the board for it but don't like the actual design however I appreciate it's an early design with basic mock ups done. It will be interesting to see how it develops. It's about time work was done around our fantastic stadium. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchammer 245 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good thing but we will see how it finally pans out. Wonder if they could plant Bluebells along the bottom of the wall. Inside of course. Also need some form of full time security. (No taigs) You just know the bheasts will live up to their vile behaviour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathgate blue 10 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hearts have got one and my best mate has a memorial for his old man there - a good staunch bloke. Took me to see it when we were on the peeve in Edinburgh. Thing I liked about it was the memorial plaques were all mixed together with players, officials and fans all mixed together. They had full time security on when we were there and big spiked gates when they locked it up to keep the Hivs out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,561 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 5 hours ago, Thermopylae said: It's important only the best of stuff goes into it because our climate is such that a few years down the line cheaper things can begin to look their age You mean like that shithole in the East end? mchammer and Thermopylae 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOL153 No Surrender!!! 1,810 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Widget said: Fantastic idea but...... Good luck with gcc planning dept. My mate and me have been jumping through hoops trying to get planning for our Dennistoun War Memorial. Red tape is a nightmare as is diversity (apparently) amongst other things. Don't want to take this off track but we had meeting other night and was disgusted that our cheque got returned as it's from Orange Order, hopefully that gets sorted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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