Canucklehead69 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, king1010 said: Saputo is not winterized. Molson doesnt have fifa rated turf. Hamilton has no need to expand the stadium, nor the funds to do so with so many other municipal needs and limited capital funds. Adding temporary bleachers in the CFL end zones for the game/ grey cup was more what I was thinking about. Didn't know that about the MTL options king1010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayverider Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) A few thoughts on the decision to award the January window home match to Hamilton: 1. I live about 2 hours west of Hamilton, but have Ti Cats season tickets. Hamilton can at times get a tough rap as Canada’s rougher edged, blue collar steel town. I love Hamilton. Citizens in ‘the Hammer’ wear their love for their city on their sleeves - seats are generally bought by people with deep passion for the home team. None of this ‘50 per cent + corporate ownership of tickets’ in which people are ‘given’ prime seats and spend more time texting than watching. I have no doubt in Hamilton’s ability to host a very memorable experience. And the Forge truly have been a CPL success story who are deserving. 2. Despite what I said above I do worry about the huge presence of loyal soccer fans in B.C. (and Quebec) who are going to feel slighted. I flew out to the Costa Rica game in Edmonton and absolutely loved the experience. I was more than happy to jump on a SWOOP flight again, this time to Vancouver in January. Somewhere along the line, whether it’s the March window or WC tune-up matches, the issue of more equal regional allocation of matches needs to be addressed. I get it - there are a lot of other important variables to consider here. But as this sport gains a foothold in this country unlike any previous level of interest that has been demonstrated before its important not to potentially alienate provinces/regions. 3. The next window will be very challenging. We need to take a win at the minimum in Central America, a region that has not been kind to us in the past. I have no doubt we can take 3 points from the US at home, but I also have no doubt they are capable of beating us. Compare this to their January window: they play the exact same two opponents as us, El Salvador and Honduras, but their matches are at home whereas ours are on the road. The US has taken a page out of our book by locating both matches in frigid Northern January climates (which didn’t bode well for Mexico or Costa Rica). They also have the added advantage of minimal travel and furthermore both their opponents are beaten down, close to the brink of elimination - I believe this will magnify the sense of opponents playing out of their element and having to overcome what might appear insurmountable. By comparison those same opponents are probably more capable of digging down deeper in front of their home fans and putting forth a quality performance. We still have a significant journey ahead of us. But we are up to the task. Edited November 26, 2021 by Wayverider EJsens1, RickC, Unnamed Trialist and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Pottsy3 said: As for Hamilton, the area directly around the stadium is uhhh... a bit rougher. I would also suggest staying near downtown. 5 hours ago, gator said: There are no hotels close to the stadium and in fact there aren't many bars there, we have a few different Entertainment districts and nothing is ever too hard to get to in this city! That was one of the disappointing things that I recall from the time i was there for the pan am games soccer tournament. I recall the area as very residential. Tiny working class homes that looked like they were built 50-70 years ago and then right in the middle of it all, you have Tim Hortons field. I didnt mind the stadium but what didn't make sense to me is: Why build it out there? It really struck me as case of bad city planning. Wouldn't it have made more sense to put it in a district where there are more entertainment options? If it were located in such place there be more economic spin off for surrounding business such as eateries, bars, restaurants, Hotels. Edited November 26, 2021 by Free kick The Real Marc and Pottsy3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Free kick said: That was one of the disappointing things that I recall from the time i was there for the pan am games soccer tournament. I recall the area as very residential. Tiny working class homes that looked like they were built 50-70 years ago and then right in the middle of it all, you have Tim Hortons field. I didnt mind the stadium but what didn't make sense to me is: Why build it out there? It really struck me as case of bad city planning. Wouldn't it have made more sense to put it in a district where there are more entertainment options? If it were located in such place there be better economic spin off for surrounding business such as eateries, bars, restaurants, Hotels. It wasn't bad city planning. The city were bullied by the Ti-Cats owner. The city wanted to put the stadium at a better location The Real Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, narduch said: It wasn't bad city planning. The city were bullied by the Ti-Cats owner. The city wanted to put the stadium at a better location That's how i recall it as well. Ti-cats wanted the stadium near a freeway because the sign from the corporate sponsor, who would pay for the naming rights, would be more visible and hence the value of the naming rights would increase. Edited November 26, 2021 by Free kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) They built it exactly where the 80 yr old ivor wynne was located. Huge saga, city wanted west harbour. Ticats wanted to stay put or be by a highway. Edited November 26, 2021 by king1010 Free kick, baulderdash77 and Cheeta 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) indeed By the way, there ere other shenanigan's that might have gotten forgotten. the stadium was initially supposed to be build for the Pan Am games and was supposed to be the centerpiece for the track and field events. But apparently, again they got bullied into moving the track and field events to a much more sub standard York U. So soccer was the only sport played at THF. but then you have to ask: could they not have played soccer at BMO field instead. Now granted, this was probably a good thing in the end because playing soccer (or even the CFL) on stadium with a track means terrible sightlines. But still Bob Young got a fully tax payer funded stadium for him self with no strings attached. Edited November 26, 2021 by Free kick gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Yes there was a bit more to the stadium debate, we almost got no stadium, @Hammer has chimed in on this before, he has a good knowledge of what went down, I've said before losing the track events is great for us soccer fans! Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlugan Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I loved the fact that they kept the stadium where it is but mostly out of selfish reasons. I live about a 15 minute walk from the stadium and my brother lives 10 minutes closer so for all the Forge and Ticats pre-games that's where you'll find me. The location is reminiscent of some of the older European grounds that were surrounded by residential areas so sitting on the front porch having pre-game pints watching everyone heading to the stadium is a favorite past-time around there. The only other location for THF that I was ok with was the West Harbour one because of the waterfront location but it just wasn't feasible due to access issues. Shway, RickC, Pottsy3 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Im fully bummed but also happy for the people of Hamilton and surrounding area. I've been to Hamilton once and I have no doubt the people of the Hammer will bring it 100% for the team. Hopefully the weather isn't too bad. Would be cool to see some temporary stands or something fill in those areas behind the net. Free kick, Obinna, grigorio and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 For those landing in Toronto or looking to travel around, Go Transit has a $10 weekend day pass and a $15 pass for unlimited use over a single weekend. It is only available for purchase online. https://www.gotransit.com/en/travelling-with-us/promotions-and-events/weekend-passes-with-go dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Hitch in my plans is that Flair flies out of Toronto to Charlottetown early Monday morning (and then not for another 3 days). I may have to wait to see if it is an afternoon or an evening game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Hitch in my plans is that Flair flies out of Toronto to Charlottetown early Monday morning (and then not for another 3 days). I may have to wait to see if it is an afternoon or an evening game. Go Transit runs pretty late from Hamilton to Toronto, there would be more than enough time to get back for a flight if needed. dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlugan Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Canuckistan2019 said: Wow dude...you really don't have a clue do you? Pottsy3, The Real Marc, JamboAl and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Canuckistan2019 said: Miss me with this tired shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Canuckistan2019 said: I can tell you've never been to Windsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShralpShralpShral Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 The GO Train has a liquor license right? ....RIGHT!?! Cheeta and longlugan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Canuckistan2019 said: Hopefully nobody runs into you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Canuckistan2019 said: Don't need this kind of shit here.... But when you come to the game.... check out Cootes Paradise Escarpment Bruce Trail Waterfalls Bayfront Park Hamilton Beach king1010 and longlugan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Does anyone know when tickets go on sale officially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, TGAA_Star said: Does anyone know when tickets go on sale officially Some day I will own a satellite with a death ray. Pottsy3, chalms04, dyslexic nam and 4 others 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Just now, admin said: Some day I will own a satellite with a death ray. Don't need that kind of shit here.... Pottsy3, ShralpShralpShral and longlugan 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeelaw Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Canuckistan2019 said: Bad take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Went to Hamilton for a couple of days for work training. Was staying in what everyone told me was the dumpy motel in Mount Hope. Have to say I really enjoyed it. The area countryside reminded me of home and I got a good vibe in what little I went through Hamilton. The only thing that stuck out was nobody's lawn seemed to have any grass, I swear I saw tumbleweeds) Other than that had a great time and felt comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Just now, Joe MacCarthy said: Went to Hamilton for a couple of days for work training. Was staying in what everyone told me was the dumpy motel in Mount Hope. Have to say I really enjoyed it. The area countryside reminded me of home and I got a good vibe in what little I went through Hamilton. The only thing that stuck out was nobody's lawn seemed to have any grass, I swear I saw tumbleweeds) Other than that had a great time and felt comfortable. Yeah, most people's view of Hamilton is driving on the Burlington Skyway to Niagara. Stand on the escarpment viewpoint... and all you see is green. longlugan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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