Well 4 Europe Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 How much experience do our guys have of playing on astro? Do we train on it a lot? Worried with our form, and the surface this is fast turning into a potential banana skin! Settle, we've not been that bad. While we've been shite against the better teams in the league we've still taken 21 points from a possible 21 from the teams that occupy the bottom six. As long as we have the right attitude, and considering McCall's near flawless record against lower league sides(Ibrox shambles aside) in his time at Fir Park I've no reason to think we won't, we will win this comfortably plastic pitch or not. I seen the Deveronvale game and even a team of.. Nielsen Kerr Hutchinson© Cummins ZFA Ainsworth Carswell Lawson Vigurs McHugh Moore Without the likes of Hollis, Lasley, McManus, Hammell, Sutton, Anier & Faddy would still have far too much for Rovers IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Aye, it's always a shame when the Chairman goes for the money rather than an increased chance of winning the tie. Unfortunately, the economics of the game these days mean it's almost inevitable. wonder what if any increased revenue makes that decision? sounds like we've accepted 3000 tickets, so Cliftonhill it would have been a sell out 1200 @ £15? around £18000 new Douglas park, what around 3500? at max £15? more likely average around £11-12, £42000 wonder what it costs to hire a stadium and host a match with the bigger crowd and unknown facilities.... then they get to split profit, after charges, with us maybe £5-6k per club? maybe get some hospitality profits, but as rough as calculation as it is, shows where the game is for many clubs on a financial edge lets hope more than 2666.67 turn up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 then they get to split profit, after charges, with us There's where the creative accounting comes in. They will no doubt use the Hollywood bookkeeping method to generate a paper loss, and pocket the remainder. Simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 There's where the creative accounting comes in. They will no doubt use the Hollywood bookkeeping method to generate a paper loss, and pocket the remainder. Simple Dumbartons creative accounting saw exactly the same number of complimentary tickets given out as home fans in attendance last time we played them at Boghead. Funny that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 wonder what if any increased revenue makes that decision? sounds like we've accepted 3000 tickets, so Cliftonhill it would have been a sell out 1200 @ £15? around £18000 new Douglas park, what around 3500? at max £15? more likely average around £11-12, £42000 wonder what it costs to hire a stadium and host a match with the bigger crowd and unknown facilities.... then they get to split profit, after charges, with us maybe £5-6k per club? maybe get some hospitality profits, but as rough as calculation as it is, shows where the game is for many clubs on a financial edge lets hope more than 2666.67 turn up While we're not financial heavyweights, Albion Rovers operate on a hand to mouth basis. They had about a grand in their account at the end of the last financial year - an increase of £5k would be massive for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Is it against the rules for us to host the tie, or just not the done thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chummy Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malky79 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Delighted if it goes to Hamilton. More people getting to see the game is the common sense approach. It also stays local, looking forward to this now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoojy Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Confirmed - http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2013/11/13/rovers-clash-at-new-douglas-park/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Confirmed - http://www.motherwel...w-douglas-park/ Sensible pricing and pay at the gate so no mad rush for tickets, should ensure a good turnout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Statement from Rovers about the switch to Hamilton and, gasp , details for a replay should it be required... The William Hill Scottish Cup 4th Round tie with Motherwell will be played at New Douglas Park Hamilton on Saturday 30th November 2013, kick-off time 3.00pm. Entry will be pay at the gate with prices as follows: Adult: £12 Concessions: £7 (over 65s; Under 16s, plus Unemployed and Students on show of the appropriate proof. The match has been moved to New Douglas Park as remedial work on the Club's Café Bar and Disabled Toilet facilities, damaged in the recent fire-raising incident, will not be completed in time to enable the match to be played at Cliftonhill. Both Clubs look forward to their first competitive meeting for 26 years. In the event of a replay the match will take place at Fir park, Motherwell on Tuesday 10th December 2013, kick off 7.45pm. We would also like to thank Hamilton Academical for their assistance and willingness to host this match. Frank Meade Chief Executive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Is it grass or AstroTurf at Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Bring both types of boots mate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Pretty sure it's 4G Astro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I like to make a day of it for away games in the cup, particularly for the third (now fourth) round. I wasn't sure about a trip to Coatbridge but Hamilton is a lot easier to get to from Motherwell with a few decent pubs around - looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesacs Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 what stand will we be in?!?! the traditional away end? or the main stand since its bigger for our support? or the away end and half the main? lets hope we take a large support and fill the place - something accies cant do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Stall Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Pretty sure it's 4G Astro It was just laid in the summer so i'm guessing it'll be pretty advanced stuff. Not sure what G we are at now, if its 4 or 5 or 50 etc. Here's a question, if Accies get promoted this season, do they have to rip it up and put it back to grass or have the rules all changed with SPFL etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 It was just laid in the summer so i'm guessing it'll be pretty advanced stuff. Not sure what G we are at now, if its 4 or 5 or 50 etc. Here's a question, if Accies get promoted this season, do they have to rip it up and put it back to grass or have the rules all changed with SPFL etc? I don't actually know but I'd assume there would have to be a consistent rule for all SPFL clubs and since we are all playing under one body now they could keep the pitch as it is. However this is Scottish football we are talking about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesacs Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Statement from Rovers about the switch to Hamilton and, gasp , details for a replay should it be required... right, i think Albion are playing a blinder here............move the game to Accies for more cash, then get a replay for even more cash Italian corruption right there - im going to the bookies and putting £5 on the draw!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 What is the nearest pub to the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chummy Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Bay horse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Or Tap Room or Bar West (Tassie) at Peacock Cross - probably not much in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 The Academical Vaults (or whatever it's called these days) is close too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 It's closer than the other two at peacock cross but a dive and very much a Celtic pub although an Accies bus also runs from there. I don't think we'd be too welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Jules Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I was in the accie vaults a couple of months ago, its a tidy enough wee boozer apart from the signed framed James McCarthey top on the wall. Nice and close to the ground just cross the road and walk up the lane next to the train station and your at the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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