HSS Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mirrenmile1877?fbclid=IwAR3gHxO999s5hSHRfRJlBQWeIUD3ASbe_-XV0fzryZhbLgV-FGnEYjvo8gc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBud Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 3 hours ago, HSS said: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mirrenmile1877?fbclid=IwAR3gHxO999s5hSHRfRJlBQWeIUD3ASbe_-XV0fzryZhbLgV-FGnEYjvo8gc Is this not something that should be an obvious quarterly spend from SMiSA. This is so obviously about engaging the local community…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6er Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 I was just here to post this, having come across it on Twitter. What a fabulous idea. My only concern is how long it will take for some wee scrotes to vandalise it. Agree with @WeeBud - this should have SMISA's financial backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Firstly, I would hope we could find and fund a way of replacing the train station name from St James to St Mirren. And the Stadium name to LOVE STREET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Costly exercise to rename the station as has been covered on the forum before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 4:07 AM, shull said: Firstly, I would hope we could find and fund a way of replacing the train station name from St James to St Mirren. Maybe I’m wrong but I thought I read a wee while back that former high heid yin at ScotRail Alex White who is now on the St Mirren club board was trying to push something forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 8:50 AM, StanleySaint said: Costly exercise to rename the station as has been covered on the forum before. Yeah. I remember when we first moved the fans (including myself) tried campaigning for such a change and it was certainly cost prohibitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted October 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, Albanian Buddy said: Yeah. I remember when we first moved the fans (including myself) tried campaigning for such a change and it was certainly cost prohibitive. They would have to change every train map,it’s never going to happen ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 35 minutes ago, HSS said: They would have to change every train map,it’s never going to happen ☹️ Surely in the age of digital signage and computer technology that should theoretically be easier than before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6er Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 4:07 AM, shull said: Firstly, I would hope we could find and fund a way of replacing the train station name from St James to St Mirren. And the Stadium name to LOVE STREET I've thought that for years. I was told it'd cost £150k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6er Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 I found this old article on the proposed name change of the railway station, and it mentions this website and quotes Div: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/railway-station-named-after-st-2630804 Quote Railway station named after St Mirren fans ST MIRREN supporters have launched a campaign to have a Paisley railway station renamed in the club’s honour. ST MIRREN supporters have launched a campaign to have a Paisley railway station renamed in the club’s honour. The football crazy fans reckon Paisley St James station – which is right on the doorstep of the Buddies’ new stadium in Greenhill Road – should be called Paisley St Mirren station instead. And their only ‘loco-motive’ is to raise the club’s profile. Dave MacDonald, webmaster of the Black & White Army internet site for Saints fans, is leading the way and hopes to convince the powers-that-be the campaign is on the right tracks. He told the Paisley Daily Express: "Paisley St James is right on the doorstep of our new ground and we feel the station would be better served being called Paisley St Mirren. "At the moment, the station isn’t overly used but, when the new ground opens in January, I’m sure it will become one of the busiest around. "We reckon changing the name would make sense and benefit everyone concerned. It’s most definitely a win-win situation. "Our campaign is gathering pace and we’re using the website to beat the drum." Saints are due to play their first game at the new Greenhill Road stadium against Kilmarnock on Saturday, January 31, and fans hope the station will have been renamed by then. Dave said: "There are already a number of fans behind the move and the list is growing. "When we get the bit between the teeth, we like to see things through. "Wouldn’t it be great if we were to travel to the opening of the new stadium by train and alight at Paisley St Mirren station? How good would that be?" Last night, bosses at St Mirren gave their backing to the fans’ campaign – which is also being supported by Love Street legend Billy Abercromby. General manager Brian Caldwell said: "We wish them best of luck as the station is opposite the new stadium and anything which promotes the name of St Mirren is good for the club." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldorf34 Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 Mirren mile very poorly supported ,only 161 people have contributed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 Think you should add .up till now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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elvis Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 I was wondering if it would be possible to put up black and white buntting between each lamp post it would tie the whole display together it could be put up high enough not to interfere with traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 On 10/6/2023 at 10:00 PM, WeeBud said: Is this not something that should be an obvious quarterly spend from SMiSA. This is so obviously about engaging the local community…. There’s nothing to stop those behind it from asking SMISA to put it to the vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldorf34 Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 Needs a push to get to the target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Seems to be stuck on 5640 from 215 fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Seems to be stuck on 5640 from 215 fans.Monthly pay day for a lot of folk still to come [emoji1696]Also, some businesses sponsorships still to be agreed and announced. [emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 That's good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 £7000 raised. [emoji469][emoji835]️[emoji836]️[emoji837][emoji469] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Great effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaponsasaint Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 What difference theses guys make. Brilliant effort. Was happy to donate the small amount I could afford. Carry the great work.Sent from my SM-S906B using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastlandssaint Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Fantastic, Well done to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastlandssaint Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Mirren Mile reaches fundraising goal (stmirren.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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