melmac Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Out of the box thinking, I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvine_buddie Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 hours ago, northendsaint said: I think the club should charter a flight from Glasgow airport to Prestwick then we could have a march to Ayr tartan army style. Time for at least 3 beers on that flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 hours ago, northendsaint said: I think the club should charter a flight from Glasgow airport to Prestwick then we could have a march to Ayr tartan army style. I don't think the tartan army have ever marched to Ayr. Back to the drawing board Broonie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 6 hours ago, northendsaint said: I think the club should charter a flight from Glasgow airport to Prestwick then we could have a march to Ayr tartan army style. Brilliant idea ! My son is at Prestwick airport this week with two RAF Hercules transport aircraft, theyre due to depart Friday , i`ll have a word and see if they can put it back 24 hours I suppose as Taxpayers we are already stakeholder in these so why the f**k shouldn`t we get a wee shot now & again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Can we not just land on Ayr beach????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Time for at least 3 beers on that flight. Only 3, lightweight [emoji482] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) The club board have discussed this and having only recently covered the buses cost to Dundee for the cup game feel that it makes more sense now to incentivise supporters to come along to home games. So we should see something soon on that front. like they say if you don't ask, you don't get. Hopefully whatever is planned for a home game brings more buddies through the gate to roar on the saints. Edited February 17, 2017 by Lord Pityme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 16/02/2017 at 9:27 AM, HSS said: What's the chances of SMiSA subsidising buses for our vital game at Ayr? The regular Supporters Clubs could be subsidised and leave from their normal base and you could have a fleet of buses leaving from SMP. We need a good support at this game to "sing our way to the Play Offs".There are a lot of engineering works on the railway that weekend which might put people of using the train. The 1877 Club could be opened up for a couple of hours before the buses leave,and maybe also for the buses returning,which would give it some extra revenue and help Fans "get in the mood" for the game. If this is not a possibility for SMiSA could they put it to the BoD for consideration? A full away end could be worth a goal of a start. (Apologies for post repetition, thought it appropriate to respond directly to the OP) The club board have discussed this and having only recently covered the buses cost to Dundee for the cup game feel that it makes more sense now to incentivise supporters to come along to home games. So we should see something soon on that front. like they say if you don't ask, you don't get. Hopefully whatever is planned for a home game brings more buddies through the gate to roar on the saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 13 minutes ago, cockles1987 said: We could just use them as a rolling taxi. They dont even need to stop at the airports. Just slow down enough for the supporters to run up or down the rear ramp. Hawd the bus, we dont even need to slow down at the Ayr end if we jump with parachutes. Defo perfect timing, They`re up here this week doing Tactical para drops so there should be no shortage of Parachutes . I`d happily help him chuck a few of the warmers on here out the back !! (minus the chute !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Saints Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 23 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: (Apologies for post repetition, thought it appropriate to respond directly to the OP) The club board have discussed this and having only recently covered the buses cost to Dundee for the cup game feel that it makes more sense now to incentivise supporters to come along to home games. So we should see something soon on that front. like they say if you don't ask, you don't get. Hopefully whatever is planned for a home game brings more buddies through the gate to roar on the saints. All well and good intentions wise but lose at Ayr and it will be a struggle to get ST holders through the gates for the remaining home games never mind paying customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, Ayrshire Saints said: All well and good intentions wise but lose at Ayr and it will be a struggle to get ST holders through the gates for the remaining home games never mind paying customers. Best not lose at Ayr then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Bud13 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Ive been keeping tabs on Scotrails planned works for next weekend and it appears to have changed AGAIN!! Now the works are showing to be between Johnstone & Glengarnock which means the service is now Paisley > Kilwinning (Bus) then Train from there. Who knows where they will be working by the time Saturday comes around, seems to be changing every couple of days. Heres a link to the notice: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/sites/default/files/assets/download_ct/12097_ayr_eng_poster_12_19_25_26_feb_17.pdf It raises the question, if they are able to change the location can they not just avoid the Paisley > Ayr line on Sat 25th altogether given that there is potentially more travelers than normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 23 minutes ago, 87Bud13 said: Ive been keeping tabs on Scotrails planned works for next weekend and it appears to have changed AGAIN!! Now the works are showing to be between Johnstone & Glengarnock which means the service is now Paisley > Kilwinning (Bus) then Train from there. Who knows where they will be working by the time Saturday comes around, seems to be changing every couple of days. Heres a link to the notice: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/sites/default/files/assets/download_ct/12097_ayr_eng_poster_12_19_25_26_feb_17.pdf It raises the question, if they are able to change the location can they not just avoid the Paisley > Ayr line on Sat 25th altogether given that there is potentially more travelers than normal? You should start a thread about this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddiecat Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 On 17/02/2017 at 0:04 AM, HSS said: I got a,very prompt,reply from David Nicol who said he would inform the BoD about the question of putting on buses. Reading between the lines.........it may be to soon after subsidising buses for the Dumbarton game. Dundee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 3 hours ago, buddiecat said: Dundee Maybe you should tell David.......... Hi John, Hope you are well. I'll pass this on to the board, I know we recently subsidised the buses for the Dumbarton game so I'm not sure if there will be funds available to do it again, but I will definitely ask. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TediousTom Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 On 2/16/2017 at 2:03 PM, HSS said: Is it not SMiSAs job to pass this suggestion on to the BoD? NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) I'm coming through from North Berwick. The Glasgow to Kilmarnock Trains are running normally. It's a bit of Phaffing about but Paisley - Glasgow, Glasgow- Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock - Ayr might be better than the Scotrail mystery bus tour from Paisley . Edited February 22, 2017 by East Lothian Saint Leaves on the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gingero Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'm coming through from North Berwick. The Glasgow to Kilmarnock Trains are running normally. It's a bit of Phaffing about but Paisley - Glasgow, Glasgow- Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock - Ayr might be better than the Scotrail mystery bus tour from Paisley . If you're travelling from the East, why don't you get the X77 Bus from Buchanan Street to Ayr? It's 11.00 quid return and takes just over an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Just now, El Gingero said: If you're travelling from the East, why don't you get the X77 Bus from Buchanan Street to Ayr? It's 11.00 quid return and takes just over an hour. Not as many pub stops. But thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, El Gingero said: If you're travelling from the East, why don't you get the X77 Bus from Buchanan Street to Ayr? It's 11.00 quid return and takes just over an hour. Actually that's not such a bad call. Possibly re-planning The Glasgow - Ayr part of my journey. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gingero Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Actually that's not such a bad call. Possibly re-planning The Glasgow - Ayr part of my journey. Cheers I stay in Grangemouth & getting bus from Buchanan St & meeting my mates in Ayr. They are getting train/bus from Paisley. I think Times are 25 & 55 past the hour from Buchanan St. Return is 17:10 & 17:40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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