Jordanhill Jag Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 44 minutes ago, Emsca said: Why do I have the distinct impression you hope we fail ? Why would I go to Firhill on a Saturday if I want us to fail - stop talking rubbish - expecting standards and simply shrugging our shoulders when we don't meet them is what leads to mediocrity Being stuck in the Championship isn't what I want for the Club - we should be in Europe We are too ready to accept Poor Standards - off the Park & On it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 2 hours ago, Jordanhill Jag said: The New LED Screen will illuminate the Stadium & Surrounding Area with such Brightness that we will no longer need Floodlights ~ future Space Travellers will look down in Wonderment at the "Stadium Of Light" replacing Perth in Australia as the City of Light 🙂 Now, now we are not at home to Mr Sarcasm! On a more serious note, I would assume given the age of the current floodlights it would be a case that changing them to something more up to date would be in the category of one off cost for a reduction in the annual costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 58 minutes ago, Fawlty Towers said: Now, now we are not at home to Mr Sarcasm! On a more serious note, I would assume given the age of the current floodlights it would be a case that changing them to something more up to date would be in the category of one off cost for a reduction in the annual costs? Back to Mr Serious 😀 the key issues are ability to get Bulbs and spare parts due to there age which will be becoming difficult Energy Running Costs Meeting the various required criteria for lighting levels - which vary on what the status of the Game is Replacement is a one off cost - things like that are normally spread over a CAPEX allowance of 2-3 Years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jordanhill Jag said: ... If all we achieve is Play Offs & No Promotion then there are fundamental issues at the Club - as we have not moved forwards ... We are by far the Strongest & best resourced Team in the League & are widely accepted as favourites to win the title I'd question the compatibility of these two statements. If indeed we are "by far the strongest and best resourced team", then those overseeing the club have surely done their bit. And failure to get promoted would therefore not be due to "fundamental issues at the club", but simply the team being unable to fulfil its potential. Edited September 7 by allyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 50 minutes ago, allyo said: I'd question the compatibility of these two statements. If indeed we are "by far the strongest and best resourced team", then those overseeing the club have surely done their bit. And failure to get promoted would therefore not be due to "fundamental issues at the club", but simply the team being unable to fulfil its potential. I disagree - we don't need a Sporting Director or a Recruitment Director ( Gerry Britton and before him Maxi covered these roles ) those two Salaries Combined get you a very good Striker- which is the difference between promotion and being stuck in this league - by “best” Im referring to amount of money spent - not if its spent wisely that same principle can be applied to multiple decisions on spending - its all about priorities we cannot keep being the nearly men - its a mindset thing of low expectations - off the park and on it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 (edited) Back to floodlights, I've long wondered whether the vast surface of the JH stand roof (and maybe even the main stand roof) would be suitable for solar panels. I've seen tennis courts that get lit that way, albeit it admittedly in a sunnier country! Edited September 8 by Jaggernaut 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 1 hour ago, Jaggernaut said: Back to floodlights, I've long wondered whether the vast surface of the JH stand roof (and maybe even the main stand roof) would be suitable for solar panels. I've seen tennis courts that get lit that way, albeit it admittedly in a sunnier country! Arbroath should be looking at getting a wind turbine installed at Gayfield, they could probably power most of Angus! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 1 hour ago, Jaggernaut said: Back to floodlights, I've long wondered whether the vast surface of the JH stand roof (and maybe even the main stand roof) would be suitable for solar panels. I've seen tennis courts that get lit that way, albeit it admittedly in a sunnier country! Wind turbines on the Bing might be more appropriate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljaggo Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Or in the Boardroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 2 hours ago, Jaggernaut said: Back to floodlights, I've long wondered whether the vast surface of the JH stand roof (and maybe even the main stand roof) would be suitable for solar panels. I've seen tennis courts that get lit that way, albeit it admittedly in a sunnier country! We need Floodlighting in the Winter when Sunlight is limited and battery storage has a limited time period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Regardless of how desirable solar panels might be, the JH roof might not be best oriented to gather appropriate levels of sunlight (or just ambient light) especially in the winter given that it slopes back in a north-easterly direction. It is interesting to note that many traditional grounds in Scotland have their main stands to the south and/or west of their pitches - presumable to face away from both the traditionally prevailing SW wind as well as the sun setting in the west (when it's not otherwise raining). The JH is in my view somewhat plagued by setting sun and windblown rain but probably nothing as bad as the old covered terracing was during the Clydebank game in January 1971 - seldom can so many have been accommodated in such a small space!! Enough of this meteorological/scoreboard nonsense - it was 1-0 on Saturday (as it was against the Bankies on that very wet day back in 1971). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emsca Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 21 hours ago, Jordanhill Jag said: Why would I go to Firhill on a Saturday if I want us to fail - stop talking rubbish - expecting standards and simply shrugging our shoulders when we don't meet them is what leads to mediocrity Being stuck in the Championship isn't what I want for the Club - we should be in Europe We are too ready to accept Poor Standards - off the Park & On it If you say so . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 10 hours ago, Jordanhill Jag said: We need Floodlighting in the Winter when Sunlight is limited and battery storage has a limited time period I believe you can sell excess back to the grid, cost though of installation and potentially strengthening the roof may make it a non starter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljaggo Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 We only need floodlighting if we and the SPFL persist in the archaic 3.00pm kick-offs on a Saturday - a legacy from a time when everyone worked 5 1/2 day weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 27 minutes ago, eljaggo said: We only need floodlighting if we and the SPFL persist in the archaic 3.00pm kick-offs on a Saturday - a legacy from a time when everyone worked 5 1/2 day weeks. What about night games in midweek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 57 minutes ago, eljaggo said: We only need floodlighting if we and the SPFL persist in the archaic 3.00pm kick-offs on a Saturday - a legacy from a time when everyone worked 5 1/2 day weeks. During the Miners Strike in the 70s you couldn't play midweek evening Games due to the Power Cuts ~ we got over 12,000 at Firhill for a Scottish Cup Replay on a Tuesday afternoon with a 2 pm Kick Off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljaggo Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Good point Jaggy, I was too focussed on solar power being used during games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 3 hours ago, eljaggo said: We only need floodlighting if we and the SPFL persist in the archaic 3.00pm kick-offs on a Saturday - a legacy from a time when everyone worked 5 1/2 day weeks. Worst post of all time, despite all the other rubbish posted on here and every other social media site in the world. Obviously I'm exaggerating. But 3pm on a Saturday is football time. Sacred 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifexile Posted September 9 Report Share Posted September 9 6 hours ago, allyo said: Worst post of all time, despite all the other rubbish posted on here and every other social media site in the world. Obviously I'm exaggerating. But 3pm on a Saturday is football time. Sacred Tell that to BBC Scotland and every other broadcaster! TBH I'd be fine if teams agreed earlier kick offs on weekends. Even 2pm in the middle of winter would mean the floodlights won't be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted September 9 Report Share Posted September 9 Aye to be fair I wouldn't mind 2pm on a Saturday. It's things getting thrown around for TV that I object to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljaggo Posted September 9 Report Share Posted September 9 9 hours ago, allyo said: Worst post of all time, despite all the other rubbish posted on here and every other social media site in the world. Obviously I'm exaggerating. But 3pm on a Saturday is football time. Sacred Thank you. That's some feat 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 9 Report Share Posted September 9 https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/sponsorship-opportunities-for-new-city-end-scoreboard/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted September 9 Report Share Posted September 9 On 9/6/2026 at 11:16 PM, scotty said: The advertising around the ground, especially pitch-side at the south end has increased significantly even without the advertising on the score-board. And this scoreboard could be a nice little earner if we fill these minutes. 45k a game plus vat (if my maths is right) https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/sponsorship-opportunities-for-new-city-end-scoreboard/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteppsJag Posted September 9 Report Share Posted September 9 2 hours ago, elevenone said: And this scoreboard could be a nice little earner if we fill these minutes. 45k a game plus vat (if my maths is right) https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/sponsorship-opportunities-for-new-city-end-scoreboard/ It would be £45k +VAT in total this season. You get 1 minute per game for the rest of the season for £500 + VAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted September 9 Report Share Posted September 9 55 minutes ago, SteppsJag said: It would be £45k +VAT in total this season. You get 1 minute per game for the rest of the season for £500 + VAT. told you my maths is off. tranche 4 for me 🤦🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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