New Scoreboard at Roots Hall

[ldnfatso]

I dunno if anyone actually read the programme v Crewe but it mentioned that the World Famous Scoreboard above the North Stand is gonna be replaced in the coming weeks with a new colour video type scoreboard which will show interviews and highlights. It also mentioned that the halftime announcements would be a thing of the past (although i'm not sure Wheeler has been entirely fired). I ask, is the expense of this necessary when we are hopeful of moving in a few seasons or is it a waste of money similar to the club shop rebuild was?

 

[MK Shrimper]

About time!

However, seeing as we're moving home, isn't it a little pointless? Let's hope it's portable :D

 

[londonblue]

Why not? It can always be moved to the new stadium if and when we move.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Will the old scoreboard be sent back to its spiritual home at Vic Circus?

 

[Mr Smith]

What? We got a new club shop? I thought the building looked different but still thought the club shop was a little cubby box?

 

[SUFC_Al]

Will the old scoreboard be sent back to its spiritual home at Vic Circus?

I think the club may well have to pay Vic Circus to take it back :p

 

[leeblue]

I think you partly right about the new ground coming and all, but keeping the match day experience as good as possible at the hall is still important, Advertising alone will prob mean it pays for itself anyway.

 

[ldnfatso]

Will the old scoreboard be sent back to its spiritual home at Vic Circus?

Lets hope so!

Save
Our
Scoreboard!

or donate it to Southend Manor!!

 

[MK Shrimper]

I think you partly right about the new ground coming and all, but keeping the match day experience as good as possible at the hall is still important, Advertising alone will prob mean it pays for itself anyway.

I do hope it's Pearl & Dean adverts from the 70's and dodgy curry house adverts....

 

[Mr. Benedict]

I noticed that when I was flicking through the programme last night. I say boo! Save the fancy new scoreboards for Fosset's, I like the old half-lit one we have at the Hall! ;)

 

[Southminster_Shrimper]

Dont know about replacing it....A few bulbs wouldnt go a miss...

Who are SOUTXEND anyway?

 

[Mad Cyril]

I reckon we should try and get hold of the screen from Family Fortunes or Catchphrase.

 

[Jam_Man]

I think its great news if its a good one.

I dont see the point in putting everything on hold just because we may be moving , we will be at Roots Hall for at least another season after all.

I think any thing we can do to impress people at the moment can only be a good thing as when the new stadium is built we will want to be pulling in a lot more supporters.

 

[ldnfatso]

I reckon we should try and get hold of the screen from Family Fortunes or Catchphrase.

why not blankety blank??:hilarious: :hilarious: :hilarious:

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

About bloody time, would be nice to have

 

[fatshrimp]

Personally, I think it's a shame. I quite like the one we have.

Although I do think it's funny how the 'commemorative' pictures of the scoreboard versus Man U you sometimes see for sale have all of the bulbs working!

I can't remember the last time we had a full set of working bulbs.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Will it be in the same place? Always thought directly above the goal makes it a little too vulnerable to a wayward shot

 

[Mr. Benedict]

Will it be in the same place? Always thought directly above the goal makes it a little too vulnerable to a wayward shot

I should think a modern scoreboard will be well protected against wayward opposition shots!

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

I should think a modern scoreboard will be well protected against wayward Matt Harrold shots!

Edited to make more sense! ;)

 

[Jam_Man]

Will it be in the same place? Always thought directly above the goal makes it a little too vulnerable to a wayward shot

It got hit on Saturday and sparks flew where it hit :)