New Beginning

[+DoofersDad]

My concerns about a new stadium would be the size.  If it makes good financial sense to move to the UHI site, then we need a stadium which will accommodate the likely crowds  should  we find ourselves in the top flight at some stage.  There is no reason why we shouldn't, and If league reconstruction increases the number in the top flight, it would be an even more likely scenario.  Even in the 2nd tier, we can expect bigger crowds for cup games from time to time.  I hope that when AS talks about a smaller ground, he is referring to the footprint of the stadium.  A stadium with the same capacity, but with a steeper rake and without all the wasted space between the pitch and the front row of seats would both take up a smaller footprint and provide for a better view and a much better atmosphere.  

Having a much more fan friendly and atmospheric stadium could be a significant factor in attracting more people to come to games and then to persuade them to come more regularly.  The Supporters Trust's Matchday Survey highlighted several factors about our current ground which were felt to be poor.  Fans responding to the survey came up with a wide range of ideas to make the matchday experience better.  So, whether we stay or move, I would urge the future management team to have a good look at the survey and build in some of the ideas to future plans.  Alan, Charlie, in case you haven't seen the survey, you can find the fans' views here.

 

[CaleyD]

We've only ever sold out the current stadium once, and even in 2014/15 season our average was below 5000, so I'm not sure that maintaining the current capacity should be a priority.

Feels a bit like buying a 6-bedroom house for your family of 3 because your Aunt and her family come to stay once every couple of years.

[Charles Bannerman]

This, to shareholders, arrived by email at 1300 today.

If you have lost your share certificate in the intervening 29 years this, apparently, won’t be a problem.

Edited 22 hours ago by Charles Bannerman

[Charles Bannerman]

22 hours ago, CaleyD said:

We've only ever sold out the current stadium once, and even in 2014/15 season our average was below 5000, so I'm not sure that maintaining the current capacity should be a priority.

Feels a bit like buying a 6-bedroom house for your family of 3 because your Aunt and her family come to stay once every couple of years.

Maintaining current capacity most definitely isn’t a priority, but saving operating costs most definitely is, so much of the spectator capacity surely needs mothballed?

I was never sure why they went, I think initially, to 7200 in 2005 when the SPL had retreated as far as 6000 from their previous nonsensical 10,000. As I recollect, 6000 was only really exceeded during earlier visits of the Old Firm and even these high points dropped away within a few years.

I think it was the West Stand that lifted it to 7500.

[CaleyD]

1 hour ago, Charles Bannerman said:

This, to shareholders, arrived by email at 1300 today.

If you have lost your share certificate in the intervening 29 years this, apparently, won’t be a problem.

Does the stock transfer form contain any caveats stating that if Alan Savage doesn't get the required number of shares, and as a result pulls his offer, that the transfer will not be executed?

[Charles Bannerman]

49 minutes ago, CaleyD said:

Does the stock transfer form contain any caveats stating that if Alan Savage doesn't get the required number of shares, and as a result pulls his offer, that the transfer will not be executed?

Yes. There’s a reference on the second page of the letter which I didn’t have time screenshot earlier, although the caveat refers only to the CVA.

 

Edited 20 hours ago by Charles Bannerman

[Satan]

4 hours ago, CaleyD said:

Does the stock transfer form contain any caveats stating that if Alan Savage doesn't get the required number of shares, and as a result pulls his offer, that the transfer will not be executed?

Yes, you may keep the certificate of ownership of shares in a liquidated club.

[CaleyCanary]

I’ve not had an email so I expect/hope it’s heading my way via snail mail 

edit: now I’ve read your attachment properly Charles I can see it’s coming in the post -like being back at school and not reading the question properly

Edited 17 hours ago by CaleyCanary

[+DoofersDad]

16 hours ago, CaleyCanary said:

I’ve not had an email so I expect/hope it’s heading my way via snail mail 

edit: now I’ve read your attachment properly Charles I can see it’s coming in the post -like being back at school and not reading the question properly

Got the email yesterday and the formal letter in the post this morning.