North Stand Construction Discussion

[richards30]

Definitely looks like there’s some kind of sky bar above L2.

Again, great that the club have put the bread and dripping fans first when designing the stand.

They really have understood this is the last chance to create a proper home end.

Let’s hope that extends to allowing the fans to hand flags and banners at the front of the 2nd tier, rather than replacing the current led screen with newer ones when the stand is completed?

They definitely seem to have listened to what the fans want mate, hope it transcends to the pricing as well along with traditional flags and banners and the place could be rocking!

 

[Brendan110_0]

Always said we need a Boxpark type thing, nice one City.

 

[Bluemoon has risen]

Very exciting plans, it looks better than I anticipated it would.

A bit like the end at Spurs, it would have a big impact and hopefully can create a great atmosphere in that end, especially if the ticket pricing is sensible.

 

[jrb]

The devil will be in the detail but it really looks like they're listening this time. Make a fortune from a sky bar, hotel, museum/stadium tours and all the leisure space in exchange for a home end packed with singing fans that help generate atmosphere and make it intimidating for the opposition.

Danny Wilson commented on this thread a while back. The club have been reading it all along and getting great feedback.

 

[bluwes]

Pebble dash and white masonry paint with sky blue soffits

Call it the MaryD’s stadium while we’re at it

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

What's the wing sticking out to the east?

 

[yeseye]

What's the wing sticking out to the east?

It’s the wing of the sparrow..

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

All banter aside, it says a lot about the two models of ownership that City's global owners are investing another £300m in infrastructure to update a 20 year stadium to world leading to complement an existing investment in a world leading indoor arena. Where United's are trying to cash in on theirs but can't attract a buyer because they've riddled the club with debt and haven't spent a pound on infrastructure in 20 years.

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

"But, but, but, we can't fill our stadium as it is" shout the oh-so-funny moronic fans of the red shirt twins.

 

[Stephen230]

We almost always get a single unit tram back to Altrincham after a game from Piccadilly. But go and look at the Altrincham line on weekdays, double units running throughout the day mainly empty other than at peak times. The Metrolink management must be Rag twats.

The Eccles to Ashton trams on a match day are all doubles and are mainly singles on other days, so it sounds like they switch those over from the Altrincham line.

Obviously people are only bothered about their own line but it probably makes more sense that way from a neutral point of view, if it’s got to be one or the other.

 

[jrb]

What's the wing sticking out to the east?

It’s paying homage to Hawk who used to hang from the Kippax stand at MR.

 

[Blueknows]

Sly stone from rag central
The Etihad Stadium is already the fifth biggest stadium in the Premier League but there is a gap of almost 7,000 from City to Arsenal, who are fourth on the list with 60,704.
In 2021-22, City’s matchday revenue was £54m, significantly behind Arsenal's 80 m
Aren't tickets a lot more expensive at arsenal ?

 

[horlock_was_super]

Will people still be allowed to leave 10 minutes before the end?

 

[Revolver]

Point must have already been made but my immediate thought is that if their expanding the stadium the owners don’t seem too concerned about the Cartels attempts to harm us.

 

[its a Barm]

Here's a question how does this get paid for.

 

[Impeccable One]

i consider myself a tourist these days, only get up around 3 times a season but id love too stay in a city hotel!! (provided it wasnt £300 a night mind!) otherwise i'll just keep staying in the travelodge opp the gardens for £80 a night with breakfast! :-)

I like you would hope for ‘reasonable’ pricing, but I think we’ll both be let down by >250 quid a night for pre & post match days !

 

[Jazzyblue]

Definitely looks like there’s some kind of sky bar above L2.

Again, great that the club have put the bread and dripping fans first when designing the stand.

They really have understood this is the last chance to create a proper home end.

Let’s hope that extends to allowing the fans to hand flags and banners at the front of the 2nd tier, rather than replacing the current led screen with newer ones when the stand is completed?

So good that the club is listening! Finally finished work so I can catch up the last 60 or so pages of comments - and counting - on this. Exciting times and well done all Blue Mooners who have taken the time to put our views on this across so well.

 

[Richard]

Here's a question how does this get paid for.

Rerouted Etihad funding.

 

[blueyorkie]

I was wondering if moving the away fans and their coach park to the NS would be the plan. Is there enough room to satisfy requirements if they're in tier 1 and perhaps up the corners if needed. At least it would keep them below City fans.

Why give the away fans part of our end? It’s not worked at the South stand

 

[jrb]

Here's a question how does this get paid for.

Apparently Sheikh Mansour has £300mill stuffed behind his sofa.