North Stand Construction Discussion

[pride in battle]

I reckon that coach greeting before the game probably had a bigger impact than anything City could do with the ground configuration, not specifically it being a coach greeting but large numbers of fans before the game congregated together outside the ground getting an atmosphere going, then that feeding onto the concourse, then the stands.

The lack of anywhere decent to go around the ground for a drink and a singsong is shocking really, a covered City Square (with no farce entertainment) or a beer hall just off site (Mercedes garage?) would do wonders.

It's great being in and around Ancoats and Northern Quarter pre-match, it's probably one of the best areas in the UK, but it doesn't build an atmosphere.

Also the new bar in the south stand is superb, DJ, live football on the screens, served in seconds, best thing City have done on the fans experience in a long time.

 

[kippax_blueboy]

I reckon that coach greeting before the game probably had a bigger impact than anything City could do with the ground configuration, not specifically it being a coach greeting but large numbers of fans before the game congregated together outside the ground getting an atmosphere going, then that feeding onto the concourse, then the stands.

The lack of anywhere decent to go around the ground for a drink and a singsong is shocking really, a covered City Square (with no farce entertainment) or a beer hall just off site (Mercedes garage?) would do wonders.

It's great being in and around Ancoats and Northern Quarter pre-match, it's probably one of the best areas in the UK, but it doesn't build an atmosphere.

Agreed we need a big indoor space next to the ground with sensibly priced booze for before and after the game. City Square does not work for me.

 

[Corky]

Agreed we need a big indoor space next to the ground with sensibly priced booze for before and after the game. City Square does not work for me.

Concourse, Velodrome and new arena. Sensibly priced, no chance now.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Also the new bar in the south stand is superb, DJ, live football on the screens, served in seconds, best thing City have done on the fans experience in a long time.

Having been in that bar 3 times due to cup games I've found the biggest benefit of it is the other bars in SS1 are lovely and quiet.

 

[pride in battle]

Having been in that bar 3 times due to cup games I've found the biggest benefit of it is the other bars in SS1 are lovely and quiet.

Yes but you are then just stood in the concourse, it's like you go to a pub but drink in the car park ?

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Yes but you are then just stood in the concourse, it's like you go to a pub but drink in the car park ?

Or as I look at it, I see people who I Iike to talk with,not constantly getting bumped & get served quickly.

Horses for courses mate.

 

[pride in battle]

Or as I look at it, I see people who I Iike to talk with,not constantly getting bumped & get served quickly.

Horses for courses mate.

The new bar you get served in seconds, I've probably had about 10 pints in the whole time at the Etihad from 2003 because of the time getting served in the concourses...

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

Agreed we need a big indoor space next to the ground with sensibly priced booze for before and after the game. City Square does not work for me.

Isn’t that gonna be the indoor arena? 34 bars & restaurants, outdoor seating areas, the largest floor space of any indoor arena in the Uk. I can honestly see great things pre match, maybe Bavarian style long tables to allow large groups to sit together, proper table service, good food options & all pre bookable, large screens, Dj’s, entertainment and hopefully a full hour from KO free from anything other than building an atmosphere to take into the ground. I’m also hoping this is extended to showing live City games, the opportunities are endless really

 

[M16 citeh]

Isn’t that gonna be the indoor arena? 34 bars & restaurants, outdoor seating areas, the largest floor space of any indoor arena in the Uk. I can honestly see great things pre match, maybe Bavarian style long tables to allow large groups to sit together, proper table service, good food options & all pre bookable, large screens, Dj’s, entertainment and hopefully a full hour from KO free from anything other than building an atmosphere to take into the ground. I’m also hoping this is extended to showing live City games, the opportunities are endless really

It's too coporate. A couple more old fashioned boozers on the way to the ground would do the job

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

It's too coporate. A couple more old fashioned boozers on the way to the ground would do the job

I agree. We need some proper pubs around the ground. The above description sounds like the Trafford centre.

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

It's too coporate. A couple more old fashioned boozers on the way to the ground would do the job

I agree, but that’s progress unfortunately, think we just need to make the most out of what’s on offer till companies/breweries see the benefits of the new arena and look to maybe reopen some of what’s been lost, or new entities. I’m hoping for a set up similar to the darts and an atmosphere to rival it

 

[M16 citeh]

I agree, but that’s progress unfortunately, think we just need to make the most out of what’s on offer till companies/breweries see the benefits of the new arena and look to maybe reopen some of what’s been lost, or new entities. I’m hoping for a set up similar to the darts and an atmosphere to rival it

Progress towards what though? The club has been gentrified as it is it will become unrecognisable soon

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

I agree. We need some proper pubs around the ground. The above description sounds like the Trafford centre.

Haha, fair doos….I’m surprised there hasn’t been any small tap room style pop ups at least, these can go anywhere, old shops, industrial units etc

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

Progress towards what though? The club has been gentrified as it is it will become unrecognisable soon

It’s not a club issue though, it’s a societal shift, pubs aren’t frequented like they used to be. I guess progress really means profitability, it’s not what I’d prefer, but we aren’t returning to the seventies & eighties regarding pubs/social clubs, far better to look forward and hope to improve the match day experiences than chase history, a bit like the Kippax, neither are returning in past form. I suppose the best we can hope for relatively short term is for the new hotel to have an ardwick style bar

 

[Spanishbob]

When will city reveal the plans and capacity of the new stand?

 

[HelloCity]

When will city reveal the plans and capacity of the new stand?

Rumoured to be the week before or after the Newcastle home game.

 

[Spanishbob]

Rumoured to be the week before or after the Newcastle home game.

Cheers

 

[kippax_blueboy]

Most of the pubs have gone. To make it work the club would have to subsidise them. The Bank of England and Mitchell Arms both closed over the last 20 years both buildings still there both need serious modernising. When I was a kid there was dozens of pubs around there. We even lost the Grey Mare since the Ethiad opened.

 

[Stockton Heath Blue]

Most of the pubs have gone. To make it work the club would have to subsidise them. The Bank of England and Mitchell Arms both closed over the last 20 years both buildings still there both need serious modernising. When I was a kid there was dozens of pubs around there. We even lost the Grey Mare since the Ethiad opened.

Also long time closures in The Bull's Head? (Briscoe Lane) and The Gibraltar (Grimshaw Lane). Both crappy pubs but plenty of people park up around these areas.

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

Most of the pubs have gone. To make it work the club would have to subsidise them. The Bank of England and Mitchell Arms both closed over the last 20 years both buildings still there both need serious modernising. When I was a kid there was dozens of pubs around there. We even lost the Grey Mare since the Ethiad opened.

Sadly I don’t see a return for most of what’s gone, you’re talking about 25-30 times a year of use for football, the arena crowd will be looking for something a lot different too. The modernisation of the Etihad & complex is trying to draw people in for a greater length of time & spend more money while they’re at it. What is a possibility though, would be for pubs/bars etc in multiple districts of the local area to form a cooperative, maybe involving supporters groups/clubs to provide a rounded offering including transport etc