Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:19 pm  

The Penguin wrote:

The Hive's a decent facility, in terms of size much more befitting our requirements.

I'm a bit confused about the bar situation though. Is there another one beyond the one that a few of us (wire quin, sogspurs) hung around in afterwards below the west stand? where is it?

There is the Premier Home bar in the west stand that has entrances opening towards the pitch. There is also the away bar which is only accessible from around the back and is towards the north terrace.

There is also the Hive bar in the East stand which serves the whole complex and not just matchday crowds. Plus there is a bar upstairs in the East stand for those who have hospitality.

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:09 pm  

What would be great would be a clock on the East Stand wall. If it wasn't for the announcer would have had no idea about how much time was left.

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:27 pm  

Alison K wrote:

What would be great would be a clock on the East Stand wall. If it wasn't for the announcer would have had no idea about how much time was left.

Until Saturday there was no clock on any wall.

Not 100% sure what they are going to do with the East Stand yet. They have planning permission for a balcony and also expect some building work at the south end now they have permission for an extension to hold the medical centre.

My suspicion is that they will use the permission for a balcony at some point to put in some private boxes and a second camera gantry.

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:40 pm  

Alison K wrote:

What would be great would be a clock on the East Stand wall. If it wasn't for the announcer would have had no idea about how much time was left.

No watch or mobile 'phone?

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:49 pm  

Dally wrote:

No watch or mobile 'phone?

Lol, I see what y mean, but you kind of want to have eyes on the pitch and a quick glance at the clock,while the game is in your peripheral vision to see that awesome offload, tackle or hit no?

I have seen Newcastle United have a clock imbedded in one if the advertising boards.

Plus, think it will be good for the players to have an idea of time rather than Coaches shouting the times to them each time.

Btw-Any one know if we will be getting a temporary mobile giant screen for video referee decisions? Like we had at The Stoop? Or is planning permission needed for that as well?

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:49 pm  

Dally get used to LB fans wanting everything on a plate.

We've had fans moaning about the sun before!

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:55 pm  

wire quin wrote:

Dally get used to LB fans wanting everything on a plate.

We've had fans moaning about the sun before!

I must confess I was rather disappointed this Gus fella didn't send a helicopter to pick me up from home, serve me champagne and caviar en route (not en croute), drop me off outside the turnstile near the West stand, get an ex-Cowgirl to meet me, fast-track me through the hordes, take me to the gents and hold it for me whilst I had a pee, escort me to me seat, then go and fetch me a pie and a pint, lend me a rolex in lieu of there being no clock, and then take me home after the match in similar style. After all, 20 quid is 20 quid.

PS You have a good memory!

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:00 pm  

wire quin wrote:

Dally get used to LB fans wanting everything on a plate.

Must resist obvious gag, must resist obvious gag ...

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 3:13 pm  

Now if you wanted curry...................

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:17 pm  

Alison K wrote:

What would be great would be a clock on the East Stand wall. If it wasn't for the announcer would have had no idea about how much time was left.

I thought it is now within the rules that there should be a clock visible to all within the stadium.