stripey Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Is every St.Mirren sign coming down? and will they be back up for our home game in the Petrofac Training Cup against Berwick Rangers on the 25th July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Not that bothered at all really. If we can we can sign another player or two on the revenue created from these 3 games that allows us to make a real go at getting promoted then its ok with me. Bigger things in life to worry about than Celtic playing a couple of games at St Mirren Park. That's not what people are bothered about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Is every St.Mirren sign coming down? and will they be back up for our home game in the Petrofac Training Cup against Berwick Rangers on the 25th July.No and the grass will still be green.Bloody lhiberty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Simpson Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 We've played in Morton strips at Cappielow and had to wear Rangers socks at Ibrox all in the not too distant past. Smacks of being by far the smaller club when our home is being taken over but if this results in greater income for the club why not? Have to be pragmatic if we are making money (which hopefully we are)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'm genuinely quite surprised that a good few folk aren't bothered by this. How often do we bemoan the number of Paisley and Renfrewshire people who slavishly roll up at Ibrox and Celtic Park, yet seem fine with blatantly marketing one of them right next to the main entrance of our stadium. It is preposterous, and I trust the unfussed among us won't be complaining about people failing to support their local club in future? I don't see the connection Drew. I am unfussed about the shop sign, but I still bemoan and am scunnered by so many people in and around towns like Paisley, Falkirk and Greenock who worship at the bigot brother altar... A counter-argument could be made that while aspects of this Celtic deal are unpalatable, the money raised is genuine extra unbudgeted income - which helps us compete not against Celtic, but against Falkirk, Queens, Hibs and the Sevco Franchise. Again, to go back to a point I made earlier - do our BOD not realise that the Celtic signage going up was bound to upset many Saints fans, and a lot of the upset could have been eased by a few words from them about why they have sanctioned the deal - and the temporary signage. They really do not give a fcuk about what we think, they really don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Maybe after 6years at NSP the board will now provide some cover for the disabled, especially as we will now be getting some cash from the deal with the other football club renting OUR ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I don't see the connection Drew. I am unfussed about the shop sign, but I still bemoan and am scunnered by so many people in and around towns like Paisley, Falkirk and Greenock who worship at the bigot brother altar... A counter-argument could be made that while aspects of this Celtic deal are unpalatable, the money raised is genuine extra unbudgeted income - which helps us compete not against Celtic, but against Falkirk, Queens, Hibs and the Sevco Franchise. Again, to go back to a point I made earlier - do our BOD not realise that the Celtic signage going up was bound to upset many Saints fans, and a lot of the upset could have been eased by a few words from them about why they have sanctioned the deal - and the temporary signage. They really do not give a fcuk about what we think, they really don't. With the "outrage" going on here you really believe a statement from the board would have helped? Aye, of course it would. FFS, there's a picture of the Pope in the dressing room, seemingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Maybe after 6years at NSP the board will now provide some cover for the disabled, especially as we will now be getting some cash from the deal with the other football club renting OUR ground. Disabled fans can piss off - money raised should go to updating the HoF boards! Pah... They already get parking nearer to the turnstiles than other fans, what more do they want? Boo, moan, gripe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie88 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 The deal to rent the stadium out was fine by me, I've already stated that fella, I am sure it was a good deal commercially and if that strengthens us as a club then all good. My gripe here is that the Celtic crest is on our walls, replacing the St.Mirren crest. To me that is a step too far. Sorry but that's the way I feel. Agreed. The only thing wrong with the 'deal' between the clubs is allowing those manky signs on our stadium. It just looks SO wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Calder Saint Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I love my clob yes Stewart perhaps should have told the fans in advance but really this three match package is a great deal for us I would hazard s guess at around £200k with hopefully a couple of Celtic gems on loan.Just my opinion of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Got a text and a photo of the shop from a Celtic supporting mate - along the lines of 'Eh, eh, how does that make you feel? Eh!'... I didn't bite. I merely replied, 'Doesn't make me feel anything, it's just the shop sign, must be part of the deal that sees us earn a nice wedge for letting you play there'. Stopped any slagging dead in its tracks. Stone dead. All he could come back with was 'Oh aye, fair enough'. Don't give them the satisfaction! Edited July 1, 2015 by pozbaird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Can anyone tell me how much extra revenue the sign is bringing in on top of the lease of the ground? I'd hazard a guess at f*ck all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaponsasaint Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Is every St.Mirren sign coming down? and will they be back up for our home game in the Petrofac Training Cup against Berwick Rangers on the 25th July.it's the shop sign ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Maybe after 6years at NSP the board will now provide some cover for the disabled, especially as we will now be getting some cash from the deal with the other football club renting OUR ground. Now that really would make sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Back in the day, didn't we play under floodlights that were donated to us (or sold to us very cheaply) by Rangers? (remember them? - dead club, used to only sign Proddies, played out of Govan, you must remember them?...) Anyway, they used to sit on top of their main stand and we used them. Didn't Rangers also once donate footballs for pre-match warm ups and training purposes to St Mirren too? My knickers remain completely untwisted in regard to a shop sign. Edited July 1, 2015 by pozbaird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 How would everybuddie feel if they knew they had replaced the Saints pictures in the tunnel with Celtic ones................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 How would everybuddie feel if they knew they had replaced the Saints pictures in the tunnel with Celtic ones................ Never mind that, what about Campbell getting in ten kegs of Magners cider and dressing up in a Riverdance outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) well accept it cos it's happening. Celtic paying a load of money to use our stadium. We would be stupid to turn down the cash that would pay two players wages for a season. 1 average player. Any idea what figures were agreed for this agreement with Celtic Gary? I believe the number 6 is in the figure and it was followed by some zeros. Edited July 1, 2015 by davidg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hope the Green Brigade smash my seat up - been needing a new one since keech seeping oot' ma' breeks last season permanently stained the old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Disabled fans can piss off - money raised should go to updating the HoF boards! Pah... They already get parking nearer to the turnstiles than other fans, what more do they want? Boo, moan, gripe.... You forgot the pink ponchos lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northendsaint Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Maybe after 6years at NSP the board will now provide some cover for the disabled, especially as we will now be getting some cash from the deal with the other football club renting OUR ground. The covered area for disabled fans is being looked at.Its at the back of the main stand.(just below the Celtic badge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestreet Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Can't say I'm arsed too much about it we are however the laughing stock amongst other clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Your home is your castle. Our castle should not have a Celtic sign attached to it. Merchandise van, fair enough. Signpost/sandwich board directing people to their store, fair enough. But don't rip any remaining soul out of our already soulless feeling football ground. Some may think this is an overreaction, but I'll struggle to call it our home ground after this. The home of the highest bidder.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nach0king Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 What a hideous joke outfit St. Mirren are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nach0king Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Your home is your castle. Our castle should not have a Celtic sign attached to it. Merchandise van, fair enough. Signpost/sandwich board directing people to their store, fair enough. But don't rip any remaining soul out of our already soulless feeling football ground. Some may think this is an overreaction, but I'll struggle to call it our home ground after this. The home of the highest bidder.. Your castle already looks like it came out of a Kinder Egg, in fairness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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