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Post by SectionE on Jan 17, 2015 12:25:56 GMT
I just got to wondering what will happen long-term going forward to the FIA? Is there a blueprint for say, the next 20-25 years, or even a whisper of a new arena? I love our barn, one of the most unique atmospheres in the game, but obviously like everything else, times change, demand increases and the old girl is already 75 years young, inevitably that day will come, what's you guys thoughts on this?
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flyersforlife01
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Post by flyersforlife01 on Jan 17, 2015 12:30:45 GMT
I just got to wondering what will happen long-term going forward to the FIA? Is there a blueprint for say, the next 20-25 years, or even a whisper of a new arena? I love our barn, one of the most unique atmospheres in the game, but obviously like everything else, times change, demand increases and the old girl is already 75 years young, inevitably that day will come, what's you guys thoughts on this? There was rumours years ago of a new rink being built in Kirkcaldy, but nothing has ever come of it.
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Post by hockeylover on Jan 17, 2015 12:31:57 GMT
Imagine actually having penalty boxes?? Wouldn't that be a luxury!
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icysmith
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Post by icysmith on Jan 17, 2015 14:31:53 GMT
I just got to wondering what will happen long-term going forward to the FIA? Is there a blueprint for say, the next 20-25 years, or even a whisper of a new arena? I love our barn, one of the most unique atmospheres in the game, but obviously like everything else, times change, demand increases and the old girl is already 75 years young, inevitably that day will come, what's you guys thoughts on this? There was rumours years ago of a new rink being built in Kirkcaldy, but nothing has ever come of it. Indeed, the developer had even got planning permission and drawings drawn up. That was at the old Rank Strand in Mitchelson. Muir pulled the pin at the last minute and never sold the land. To this day I don`t know why as the the original agreed price was 5m quid, and sold years later at 400k or thereabouts
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Post by sparkymark75 on Jan 17, 2015 15:30:43 GMT
I raised this topic months ago and it appeared then that not many wanted a new arena. If it's built with good acoustics, then it's the fans that make the atmosphere.
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icysmith
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Post by icysmith on Jan 17, 2015 16:12:02 GMT
I would take a new arena in a heartbeat
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Post by swarfiga on Jan 17, 2015 18:58:28 GMT
But our rink has history
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Post by jflyer on Jan 17, 2015 19:20:56 GMT
I don't think many fans would want a new rink to be honest. The idea of new shiny stuff is all good and well but I grew up in that rink and can't imagine watching the flyers play anywhere else. Far too much history in that place. The auld barn is our home lol
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Post by jambitink on Jan 17, 2015 20:24:22 GMT
And the fans say the directors are stuck in the dark ages...
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Post by hockeydaft on Jan 17, 2015 20:45:29 GMT
I don't think a new rink needs to be built but a massive renovation is needed, brand new seats, floors, roof full plexi a proper penalty box. I love the flyers but the rink is a disgrace
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Post by waterboy on Jan 17, 2015 21:04:40 GMT
Montreal Canadians can move from the forum to the new shiny bell centre but we should stay in FIA instead of a brand new arena that can be designed in anyway you want/need.
I love the old barn but a new rink would be better longer term IMO.
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Post by scoles1 on Jan 17, 2015 22:16:24 GMT
I think we need a team that can actually turn up before we have any chance of getting a new rink.
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Billkmc
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Post by Billkmc on Jan 17, 2015 22:18:20 GMT
Montreal Canadians can move from the forum to the new shiny bell centre but we should stay in FIA instead of a brand new arena that can be designed in anyway you want/need. I love the old barn but a new rink would be better longer term IMO. Couldn't agree more, a new arena could have a proper function suite, better catering facilities and be better equipped around the ice for leisure skating, ice disco etc. all of which could bring in more revenue. If you were starting from scratch you could even have a second ice pad running off the same plant like at murrayfield so the curling and figure skaters on one and the hockey and leisure skaters on the other. Again this could bring in more potential revenue but would cost way more than our owners would be likely to spend.
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Post by domi28 on Jan 17, 2015 23:24:10 GMT
You must be having a laugh. There will never be another rink. We can't get another player for injury cover. Some people need to get a grip on the real world.
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Post by brunchie19 on Jan 17, 2015 23:38:58 GMT
The manky old rink surely puts players off, if I was a Canadian playing the game looking for a drinking holiday in Europe id be wanting to do it somewhere like Nottingham, Sheffield or dare I say braehead (which I'm hearing are getting a new shiny larger rink).
I know the rink has history and that shouldn't be forgotten but it's like having an old dog that's legs don't work, put it down and get a new one... Which in time gets history and is loved just like the previous.
People worrying about the atmosphere in the building, there isn't one anymore anyway, we've went from a club with one song to a club that can only chant "cheat" at refs to try cover up the gash we've paid to watch.
I've put thousands into the club in my time on tickets and tops etc... And all I'm getting back the now is increased blood pressure and grey hair... I don't want to pay for that!
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