Ryan, I won't have you disparage my beloved Easter Road so! Yes, the new East Stand is shall we say 'spartan' of facilities. But there are corporate box and lounge facilities in the south and west stands. You have been able to buy booze at a football match in Scotland since the late 70s/early 80s, even on the concourse. Finally the floodlights at Easter Road hang from the gantries at the top of the stands, rather than on separate pylons. What pub did you end up in post match?
Yeah I was exaggerating - I was in the east stand (that's the one without the break in the middle?) which was as you say spartan. Good enough though, take it over westpac any day - I was only metres away from the side line. The lack of facilities didn't dampen the atmosphere any, I really enjoyed easter road, it wasn't commercial or slick it was just fans sitting in the cold Scottish air chanting for their team. Apparently the Hibbys are going to be a trial club to sell booze on the concourse... and looking at the Celtic vs Ajax game the Scottish fans aren't really the problem any more.
They had some interesting things they have an automatic watering system that pops up before the game and during half time. Although you have to ask why they need to water a pitch so much in Scotland, especially as players were constantly slipping over...
I'm trying to remember what pub it was, I kind of just followed the crowd when we left east stand. Could have sworn it was only a couple of blocks from the stadium and on a corner but when I get to where I think it is on google street view its just a convenience store.
Might need to have a few Bovril's before I can find it.