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Not really missing out on much for a club our size , the stadium could do with a bit of modernizing though , isn't there talk of the school moving to a new site on the Craig ? That would open up that but of land for the club to buy and build a new stand and some facilities .

Our potential ECL Q3 opponents if we beat Havnar from the club whatsapp Third Qualifying Round Potential Opponents 1. LNZ Cherkasy (UKR) KAA Gent (BEL) 2. Beşiktaş JK (TUR) FC Midtjylland (DEN) 3. HJK Helsinki (FIN) Coleraine FC (NIR) 4. FC Twente (NED) - Ferencvárosi TC (h*n) 5. FC RFS (LVA)- Vestri (ISL)

Draw for the next round is today so at least we'll know what awaits should we manage to squeak through...

I'm unsure what these reports give you in 2026. Now all anyone needs to do is visit their preferred AI engine, upload a number of background documents that give it context (our past five years of accounts, NLC development strategy, Ravenscraig masterplan, half a dozen news articles, stadium precedent studies, and a plethora of others) and it will spit something decent out, with graphs, projections and looking very professional. What you're paying for with a consultancy is their name and clout added to it. Five years ago perhaps the fee could paid be justified and information contained would be pertinent because it would have needed true analysis and human endeavour. Let's not overlook that in a subjective document that is open to so much interpretation and presumption, that any inference can be made to suit a narrative and most importantly sell a vision to the fanbase. The events of two summers ago shows that a significant part of our fanbase have no interest in getting close to any weeds let alone get in amongst them. I asked a question at the AGM ..... roughly went along the lines of due to the success of the team, we are looking at potentially realising a high seven-figure, possibly eight-figures of transfer revenue this summer. Does that change the thinking and direction of the board as to what we do next? Of course the answer was vague, obtuse and as secretive as we've came to expect of late. On the face of it, staying and redeveloping seems the simplest option, even if it means a season or two of disruption and hit to income. However, due to the transfer receipts we're likely to realise, we're now potentially discussing projects that were previously beyond us. We've effectively gone from talking about financing a new POD to having the sort of deposit that allows you to seriously consider a mortgage on a new stadium. Personally, I'd prefer the latter as Fir Park will always be limiting to any aspirations, for a host of reasons although I suspect the equalisation of season ticket prices across the three home stands points towards the first part of the club ultimately remaining at Fir Park and mitigating moving punters to other stands. However, you may want to look at it as Elijah Just and Lennon Miller effectively paying for two behind the goal stands, with Watt and Ward covering the training complex. That still allows JT's eventual income to go back into the football department. One thing is certain, if we redevelop FP or embark on something new, if we go less than a 13,000 capacity of which 5,000 is accessible to away fans, then we can't maintain our current financial planning and projected incomes. That is, unless our home support grows to a regular 7-7,500. As I outlined in the presentation @Kmcalpin covered way back, if for example we increase our capacity in a new stadium to 16,000 and give up those extra 3,000 to the OF/Hearts, over a 20 year mortgage we'd earn close to £8m just for those extra 3,000 seats from what FP currently holds. 3,000 extra seats allows us to maintain our current business model and pay off another stand. Increase to 19,000 capacity, it's all covered if done modestly, the trade off is hosting the ugly sisters means there is an 11,000 to 7,000 imbalance when we are the home team, but those extra 6,000 with their green and blue pounds buy us a fair bit of a stadium for 'free'. Things get tricky if we are relegated and don't bounce back up, but as we enter our 44th? season in the top flight then. Just trying to simply the above to make the concept sink in. There would be of course groundworks, new 5% plastic pitch, professional fees, contingencies and cost overruns all projects have attached. For me it's simple. Make the space(s) multi-use and able to be used 24-7/365 and monetise it, make it a destination venue in Scottish football, offer something truly unique and lower our current maintenance costs. Good design can enhance atmosphere which is a big reason people are wary of moves along with debt saddled to the club. An innovative approach at conception can address all of these fears.

You’ll have to tell one first before you can repeat it 😂😂

Regarding a replacement Main stand, it doesn't have to be as tall at both ends, could be rebuilt and moved closer to the pitch

I agree. Willy Vogt.

Next you will be saying i repeat jokes! 🤣🤣

Aye , I heard ye the first time 🙄. (hint) Double post.

When I heard it was the muppets I was expecting to see JD Vance and RFK junior

Very good point and thats one reason why so many fees are undisclosed these days.

They would need to buy 4 houses, not just 2. Any new stand will likely just be built on the existing footprint.

Well that doesn’t sit with Burns comment that this fee will “eclipse” Miller’s.

Having all of that money is good and well, however it can sometimes lead to poor decisions on player signings as selling clubs knowing that we’re cash rich can and will inflate asking prices.

Great post. Last season was special so this season definitely going to be different and we need to give AJ a chance

Steady pal the Muppets beat you to it 🤣

According to Scott Burns we are expecting incomings next week. Unsubtantiated rumour on Twitter that Just fee is £5m + add ons. No idea if thats accurate or not.

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Alfred needs a good amount of time to build something Said it days ago I have a vibe this season will be nowhere as good for obvious reasons and everyone needs to get supporting us Nothing negative, last season was one of the best ever

It's a close one between you and the half time show mate!

Maybe judging this wrong but I think most folk on this forum would rather suffer a 30 min stand up gig from me than the half time entertainment at world cup final...jeez its painful

The POD. Rebuild

Sounds like cracking business for us and glad it’s not dragging on . ideally sort the TW situation out and that should be all outgoing sorted . we could do with a couple of headline signings.

Aye get it done NOW 👷‍♂️