Edmiston House

[STILLGAME 55 4,128]

Just now, thebooler said:

This bigotry needs tae stop!

It does our club no favours. ?

fuck the haters

 

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

4 minutes ago, RFC Eagle said:

Man United use their old Cliff training facility for their football in the community programme and I think Man City are building/have built something similar at the Etihad complex. I don't think its something that's achievable by the club in the short term as even with grants it will cost a considerable amount to get up and running. Its definitely something to aspire to, along with the redevelopment of the whole area immediately surrounding the stadium. We have a magnificent iconic stadium but the surroundings don't do it full justice.

 

As far as I'm aware we let the local community use Auchehowie. 

[RFC Eagle 4,888]

Just now, Courtyard Bear said:

As far as I'm aware we let the local community use Auchehowie. 

We do but The Cliff is purely a Football in the Community facility it isn't used for any other purpose. I'm not having a go at the club at all but pointing to other clubs with community only facilities.

The RCF do incredible work and a Community facility would only add to the work already happening. Putting the club at the very heart of the local community should be one of the leading aspirations (outwith the football side of things) going forward.

[Sweetheart 8,458]

8 minutes ago, RFC Eagle said:

We do but The Cliff is purely a Football in the Community facility it isn't used for any other purpose. I'm not having a go at the club at all but pointing to other clubs with community only facilities.

The RCF do incredible work and a Community facility would only add to the work already happening. Putting the club at the very heart of the local community should be one of the leading aspirations (outwith the football side of things) going forward.

RFC being the heart of the local community is what inspired me when thinking of the idea. The club could even sponsor a Grass Roots Football Cup within the idea. 

[BLUEDIGNITY 33,647]

1 hour ago, thebooler said:

This bigotry needs tae stop!

It does our club no favours. ?

The day the music dies I'm OUT ! ?

[BEE 4,880]

On 07/04/2017 at 0:30 AM, thebooler said:

What's happened with what mate?

Sorry just seen this; I think any suggestion the club will put money into the place is laughable, they may aswell hand over the keys to the Marshall's (or someone similar) just now as it's clear that's where it's going/possibly already has went.

Some of the suggestions on here are absolutely pie in the sky.

[piperpete 3,186]

13 hours ago, Sweetheart said:

The focus for any business plan for EH would have to be for the benefit of the Govan community, for it to be successful, as fans will only be at the stadium every other Saturday.  

My idea would be:

The club leased EH to Govan projects CIC and form a 'Grass Roots Football Club' Which helps the youths of the Govan area.

Ground floor: Indoor football pitches, (Grant from UEFA)

Kids don't kick the ball about in the streets anymore and parents don't like them playing in the streets.This facility could be used by fans every other Saturday.

First floor Coffee shop/sandwich bar and toilet facilities (Grant from GCC development fund) 

This could be used during the week for college taster courses and as a Youth community center on an evening. This facility could be used by fans every other Saturday.

2nd floor: Youth Health Drop in Clinic, Youth Counselling, Careers Adviser  (Grant from government Community development fund}

The asbestos would have to be removed but the removal would fall on the club as they would be leasing the building but C1872 could help out with projects money to get this done via a vote to members or maybe Rangers Charity Foundation could run a fundraiser specifically for this purpose.

The Main Brick Building's

All club business offices could be placed on the Argyll side with the main brick building being used as a tourist attraction

Museum, restaurant, Ibrox tour offices, SLO drop in center, ticket office and mega store 

The Car Park

This could be upgraded to a multi story car park that could be used during the week as a park and ride scheme to keep city center traffic down,and a shuttle service to the airport. This facility could be used by fans every other Saturday. Leaving parking around the stadium for executives and the disabled.

Surrounding Area:

The area around the stadium needs landscaping, the area near the stairs could be a memorial garden with a plaque and sitting area  I'd install a market site for those selling collectables, and during the week for a local market with the pitch money going to the club.

 

Do you never sleep ? 

Lots of good IDeas but would IT generate big money after costs fir running IT.  

[Rangersfansmediawatch 1,055]

15 hours ago, Sweetheart said:

 

The Main Brick Building

All club business offices could be placed on the Argyll side with the main brick building being used as a tourist attraction

 

 

 

 

Just to point out,All our business moved to Argyle house a few years ago. We don't do nothing with the front of the stadium apart from the tours and matchdays.

One of the things i dislike about the move is we have a wonderful entrance that now doesn't get used for our day to day business and on saying that, Argyle house entrance is a complete shambles and even walking inside you would be hard pushed to think you were in the home of the worlds most successful football club if you were just visiting.

[AlbertzLoyalRSC 18,070]

19 minutes ago, Rangersfansmediawatch said:

Just to point out,All our business moved to Argyle house a few years ago. We don't do nothing with the front of the stadium apart from the tours and matchdays.

One of the things i dislike about the move is we have a wonderful entrance that now doesn't get used for our day to day business and on saying that, Argyle house entrance is a complete shambles and even walking inside you would be hard pushed to think you were in the home of the worlds most successful football club if you were just visiting.

Just to point out, You are a fucking weirdo.....

[Rangersfansmediawatch 1,055]

30 minutes ago, AlbertzLoyalRSC said:

Just to point out, You are a fucking weirdo.....

That certainly adds a constructive point to a decent thread,Well done and there is no need for the profanities old yin.

[Blue Avenger 22,567]

18 hours ago, thebooler said:

Possibly. But if you hold functions every weekend, there would be room bookings there.

What about Rangers Coaching schools in the summer? Weekend package including hotel to train with Rangers?

A Premier Inn type of hotel where staff are the absolute minimum and costs are low. 

There's a load of ways to fill a cheap and cheerful hotel at one of the world's most famous clubs, though I do agree on the actual matchday footfall. 

Not to forget we are located in one of the city's most run down areas, without any signs of improvement. Adjacent, we have a mix of run down domestic and and industrial property. The surrounding area is a fucking eyesore. Doubt much would be work. Now by comparision across in the east end of the city!

The whole area needs regenerated and there is fuck all investment coming from either the club or the GCC to improve it. Yes tart up EH all you you like, but it would only be a short term quick buck for the trough guzzlers, before the padlocks are again put on the front door.

[NornIronBear 450]

Just sell it to a property developer providing someone will take it.

There's enough room behind the Broomloan and Copland to build a street soccer pitch and fan zones.

A museum including a ticket off could easily be built either behind the Broomloan or even at the corner between the Broomloan and Jardine stands that could include an area with a view of the pitch that would highlight the Bill Struth stand.

Get rid of the current ticket office and move the pitch maintenance and rubbish collections to that spot.

Could come up with ideas all day but are the current lot interested?

[RFC Eagle 4,888]

6 minutes ago, NornIronBear said:

Just sell it to a property developer providing someone will take it.

There's enough room behind the Broomloan and Copland to build a street soccer pitch and fan zones.

A museum including a ticket off could easily be built either behind the Broomloan or even at the corner between the Broomloan and Jardine stands that could include an area with a view of the pitch that would highlight the Bill Struth stand.

Get rid of the current ticket office and move the pitch maintenance and rubbish collections to that spot.

Could come up with ideas all day but are the current lot interested?

The bit behind the Broomloan is used for disabled parking and all the vehicles required when the games are televised. Large spaces are required to move fans around the stadium so there isn't enough room where you suggest unless there is considerable development to accomodate every requirement.

A massive regeneration of the area around the ground is required but GCC aren't interested in anything that would be of benefit to the club, hence the permit scheme. I used to live round there and the lack of investment in the area is scandalous when compared to what has been spent elsewhere.

In an ideal world, with EPL like finances, then a club centred development like has happened at the Etihad would be the answer but that, sadly, is just a fantasy with the state of the Scottish game.

[Sweetheart 8,458]

9 hours ago, piperpete said:

Do you never sleep ? 

Lots of good IDeas but would IT generate big money after costs fir running IT.  

Sometimes 

If the focus is on the heart of the community then i believe it would make money. out lay cost should be done through grants where possible.

EH being a Grass Roots Football Club would pay for it self. The club lease the building and/or maybe do a profits share 

The Main Brick Building would pay for itself if done like one of the tours National Heritage do. once sorted they can list on heritage tours Having a nice setting, Restaurant etc it could tap into the weddings market also

The car park would make money if the club leased it to GCC as part of their city center park and ride scheme and it could also have a shuttle service back and to the airport. It could also be used as a residents over night secure car park, if set up correctly with a permit.

The market site would generate pitch money from local during the week and and fans collectors every other saturday £££ going to the club

 

[Sweetheart 8,458]

6 hours ago, Rangersfansmediawatch said:

Just to point out,All our business moved to Argyle house a few years ago. We don't do nothing with the front of the stadium apart from the tours and matchdays.

One of the things i dislike about the move is we have a wonderful entrance that now doesn't get used for our day to day business and on saying that, Argyle house entrance is a complete shambles and even walking inside you would be hard pushed to think you were in the home of the worlds most successful football club if you were just visiting.

Well that take care of the costs for doing that then. The club just need to sort out the main building and list on heritage tours. Argyle entrance can soon be sorted with some ideas from a interior designer.

[Blue Avenger 22,567]

10 minutes ago, Sweetheart said:

Well that take care of the costs for doing that then. The club just need to sort out the main building and list on heritage tours. Argyle entrance can soon be sorted with some ideas from a interior designer.

We need modernised in both fabric and mentality. Cleansed from top to bottom. That does not mean throwing the baby out with the bathwater. It does mean bringing in people with progressive ideas. Strategic thinkers and not the luddite trough guzzelling, non value adding, incestuous rank amateur lying bastards that currently inhabit our board room. We need men of integrity with the business acumen to match.That is the priority and the fabric of our heritage will be well taken care of.

[Sweetheart 8,458]

42 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said:

We need modernised in both fabric and mentality. Cleansed from top to bottom. That does not mean throwing the baby out with the bathwater. It does mean bringing in people with progressive ideas. Strategic thinkers and not the luddite trough guzzelling, non value adding, incestuous rank amateur lying bastards that currently inhabit our board room. We need men of integrity with the business acumen to match.That is the priority and the fabric of our heritage will be well taken care of.

Agreed. We need a board room change, someone who is a strategic thinker and prepared to invest to make Ibrox stadium complex the heart of Govan. As for C1872 I believe there should be something in their constitution that forbids them from blazer and blue pound chasing. I believe the structure should be free membership to all fans, if they buy a season ticket, RTV, or regisiter with a RSC qualification to join C1872 applies .Fans then fill out an application form to c1872 and the data is added to a membership list. Once a member there could be an option to join a syndicate to buy Rangers shares and only shares to the goal of 25%+1. As it stands the structure is too complicated and open to abuse.

[thebooler 4,509]

11 hours ago, piperpete said:

Do you never sleep ? 

Lots of good IDeas but would IT generate big money after costs fir running IT.  

Does it have to generate big money?

What's wrong with generating decent money BUT providing a venue for the support and other users?

That's tge attitude of yer typical greedy fukkin publican.

[thebooler 4,509]

8 hours ago, Rangersfansmediawatch said:

Just to point out,All our business moved to Argyle house a few years ago. We don't do nothing with the front of the stadium apart from the tours and matchdays.

One of the things i dislike about the move is we have a wonderful entrance that now doesn't get used for our day to day business and on saying that, Argyle house entrance is a complete shambles and even walking inside you would be hard pushed to think you were in the home of the worlds most successful football club if you were just visiting.

It's like walking into a Premier Inn.

The Receptionists there are never at their desk either. ??

[thebooler 4,509]

4 hours ago, Blue Avenger said:

Not to forget we are located in one of the city's most run down areas, without any signs of improvement. Adjacent, we have a mix of run down domestic and and industrial property. The surrounding area is a fucking eyesore. Doubt much would be work. Now by comparision across in the east end of the city!

The whole area needs regenerated and there is fuck all investment coming from either the club or the GCC to improve it. Yes tart up EH all you you like, but it would only be a short term quick buck for the trough guzzlers, before the padlocks are again put on the front door.

Could have a small pool and gym with health treatments. Spa Hotel selling spa breaks etc. 

[thebooler 4,509]

2 hours ago, Sweetheart said:

Sometimes 

If the focus is on the heart of the community then i believe it would make money. out lay cost should be done through grants where possible.

EH being a Grass Roots Football Club would pay for it self. The club lease the building and/or maybe do a profits share 

The Main Brick Building would pay for itself if done like one of the tours National Heritage do. once sorted they can list on heritage tours Having a nice setting, Restaurant etc it could tap into the weddings market also

The car park would make money if the club leased it to GCC as part of their city center park and ride scheme and it could also have a shuttle service back and to the airport. It could also be used as a residents over night secure car park, if set up correctly with a permit.

The market site would generate pitch money from local during the week and and fans collectors every other saturday £££ going to the club

 

Airport Shuttle would never work. How would we move the cars for a sellik game when the owners are lying on a beach in the fukkin Maldives? ?

[thebooler 4,509]

Slightly off topic, but there's a few on this thread have shown they'd be more suited to the Club1872 Board than the current incompetent incumbents.

How successful could it actually be if we had them join up with the likes of D'Art, Esky, the 2 ladies who resigned, and another 1 or 2 similarly minded supporters?

A real supporters group who are truly independent, and actually did support the support, as well as putting real pressure on the club board to perform or leave!

That's the really sad bit about club1872 - it COULD have been a good thing if done properly by the right people.

RST, SoS, UoF's, etc. would just disappear into the background, and we'd not be annoying ourselves over the Houstons and Graham's of our support ever again.

[piperpete 3,186]

42 minutes ago, thebooler said:

Could have a small pool and gym with health treatments. Spa Hotel selling spa breaks etc. 

Be cheaper buying the old Swallow than renovating EH

[thebooler 4,509]

2 minutes ago, piperpete said:

Be cheaper buying the old Swallow than renovating EH

So where is the money going tae come from if anybody else renovated it? ?

[piperpete 3,186]

50 minutes ago, thebooler said:

Does it have to generate be pubs but one is being renovatedng money?

What's wrong with gene rating decent money BUT providing a venue for the support and other users?

That's tge attitude of yer typical greedy fukkin publican.

Decent money ? The clawback on the upgrading and the running costs would mean IT would need to take big money mate, we take decent money IS being renovated and we will need IT To take big money until IT has washed ITs face, tha5s not being greedy mate.