Always edinburgh

[New Gunner]

In recent years we've been the #blacknredarmy, shouted "'Gunners! Gunners!" in defiance of Usmanov's lawyers, been urged to #defendthecastle along with Edinburgh's #Knights, while trying unsuccessfully to #FillMyreside . Now we're #AlwaysEdinburgh...

No social media campaign or # has really cut through the apathy of the Edinburgh rugby public. Must be infuriating for the marketing department, but they are trying again, bless them.

Looks to be a bit of organisation about this (launch party debacle notwithstanding), let's see what comes on Thursday - maybe a rebranding along with the ST launch? Edinburgh Eternals? (Always ), Edinburgh Eagles? Edinburgh Knights (although apparently held by an amateur ice hockey team)...

If they do try a branding refresh, I hope they've researched it, and stick to it and not let it quietly peter out after a couple of months...

[Crichton Gunner]

Will always be the Gunners for me, so it would make my life easier if they just settled on that! I doubt Arsenal would be that bothered, we could challenge them to a game of British Bulldogs to sort it out if they're unwilling to agree peaceably.

[The Party Line]

May be we are being told it's always Edinburgh because the club are moving to Kirkcaldy, is there a queer like smell?

[KenMavor]

Will always be the Gunners for me, so it would make my life easier if they just settled on that! I doubt Arsenal would be that bothered, we could challenge them to a game of British Bulldogs to sort it out if they're unwilling to agree peaceably.

Embra Elite

Cocker's Cohorts

Cocks

I'm here all night.

[The Feral Goat]

I am thinking this will be the home stadium plan, ST launch is in June and they need to communicate where we will be playing before selling STs...you would think

Can't see us changing from "Edinburgh Rugby" now, even though we represent a wider area than the city itself which possible creates part of the identity issue in the first instance.

For what it is worth I quite liked the idea of Edinburgh Reivers combines the two primary catchment areas and has some historic value, but I think that ship has sailed, opportunity was there when the Borders team was pulled.

[GaryIPA]

I am thinking this will be the home stadium plan, ST launch is in June and they need to communicate where we will be playing before selling STs...you would think

Can't see us changing from "Edinburgh Rugby" now, even though we represent a wider area than the city itself which possible creates part of the identity issue in the first instance.

For what it is worth I quite liked the idea of Edinburgh Reivers combines the two primary catchment areas and has some historic value, but I think that ship has sailed, opportunity was there when the Borders team was pulled.

I think plan is the right word to use can't see us using anything other than the main stadium next season. Happy to be proved wrong.

[Ron]

The Supporters Club met with Edinburgh Rugby this morning at which time they intimated their immediate plans to advance their vision for the “club”

These plans are mostly very welcome, if not long overdue, and almost all supporters will be pleased with what they're going to implement. Having said that there may be a few contentious issues for some. Obviously we are not able to share these plans with you until after their announcement but we're sure most will want to join in the debate and discussions thereafter following which we hope will be a period of stability and growth.

Following representation from the Supporters Club regarding the Launch Party the venue has now been changed from the Up and Under Bar to the Presidents Suite and all Season Ticket Holders who have applied to attend will be invited. Consequently if STH's have not already applied please do so.

The Launch Party is a Season Ticket Holder only event but Edinburgh Rugby have promised that a similar event will be held for all supporters at a later date - possibly for a kit Launch pre start of the season.

We look forward to joining you for some lively debate in the coming days.

Always Edinburgh

[dolf_lundgren]

Thanks Ron, sounds positive.

Did they explain why they had bypassed the supporters club re fan engagement?

[The Feral Goat]

Having said that there may be a few contentious issues

If they take away my courtesy match day handcarrige I will be LawrenceBryce livid and will make it my mission to TonySpreadbury in petries morning coffee everyday until it is reinstated.

[dolf_lundgren]

Having said that there may be a few contentious issues

If they take away my courtesy match day handcarrige I will be LawrenceBryce livid and will make it my mission to TonySpreadbury in petries morning coffee everyday until it is reinstated.

Is that a euphemism?

[biffer]

New stadium to be built on back pitches. Planning permission goes in today, play at main stadium next season with the intention for the new ground to be ready for 19/20

[Flinty's Barmy Army]

New stadium to be built on back pitches. Planning permission goes in today, play at main stadium next season with the intention for the new ground to be ready for 19/20

Fan-tastic news.

[Frenchy]

Now-deleted tweet:

"We've got an outstanding campus, the best stadium in Scotland and we want to compliment that by building a new home for Edinburgh."

EDIT: Actual article: http://www.scottishrugby.org/news/18/05 ... urgh-rugby

[dolf_lundgren]

Sounds good, looks like 4 temp stands. I would hope at least one of them will be permanent if possible. We can then see where it goes with the rest. I would have thought something which can then be used as more hospitality during internationals could work finanicially.

7800 capacity is about right for now, also sounds like there is the opportunity to extend if needed, hopefully that will be a problem! It will be interesting to see what effect this has on ST sales next season, if we can stay n the big boys cup it will be hard to get tickets for those games which is a first forEdibburgh.

[Tichtheid]

Very good news, it will be opening for my return to Edinburgh, too.

Coincidence?