North Stand Construction Discussion

Gray said:
And a stuffed bird dangling from the roof.
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A lot of people referring to the proposals as only being concepts ! This isn't the case a paper back in UAE quickly took down a post at 8.35 yesterday morning confirming it was going ahead ! The consultation period is basically pc correctness to meet the required technicalities ! Unlike the South Stand there is no residential area or roads likely to be effected by this build I expect plans all ready drawn up to pass to MCC once 26th March consultation period ends the only thing that would stop it is if us fans didn't want it which clearly isn't the case !
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
Fuck 'em.

Put them on the third tier, out of sight in the far corner of the East Stand.

Put netting and stewards down the middle.

Don't give them any advantage or wider visibility, whatsoever.

Same as Newcastle and United do.

Block off a stairwell and they can simply walk down directly to the coach park.

Why should we welcome supporters who spout shit about us?
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Like big screens, pitchside seats for away fans is yet another PL rule that applies to pretty much everybody except them
 
willipp said:
The new bar in SSL1 may of been a test for how it can work and its worked an absolute treat. Open space, big bar with decent service, places to sit and drink or stand, screens showing scores and music on. Times that by 100 and make it a lot smarter and no doubt it will be a huge success.
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SS1 one bar is the dogs ******** served in seconds by guys and girls who know what they are doing, an absolute revelation.
 
pride in battle said:
SS1 one bar is the dogs ******** served in seconds by guys and girls who know what they are doing, an absolute revelation.
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Yeah absolutely, totally transformed having a beer pre, mid and post match. Its made going into the ground before hand a decent experience and actually if in no rush after the game have a beer, see the highlights, let the crowds die down etc. Now imagine that 100 times the size with live music on, decent food options, alternative beers etc, it will be class.
 
willipp said:
Yeah absolutely, totally transformed having a beer pre, mid and post match. Its made going into the ground before hand a decent experience and actually if in no rush after the game have a beer, see the highlights, let the crowds die down etc. Now imagine that 100 times the size with live music on, decent food options, alternative beers etc, it will be class.
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A destination on its own, never mind the mighty blues playing:)
 
HelloCity said:
It’s a requirement by the PL that at least some of the away allocation must be pitch side. Utd and Newcastle have special dispensation to avoid it. The former due to the disabled section and the latter due to the tunnel under the stand.
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Interesting that those dispensations seem to have been granted in perpetuity- they should be given a time frame to comply. When the Dippers built a new main stand - didn’t anyone at the PL think to mention a large screen? Of course they didnt.
 
HelloCity said:
It’s a requirement by the PL that at least some of the away allocation must be pitch side. Utd and Newcastle have special dispensation to avoid it. The former due to the disabled section and the latter due to the tunnel under the stand.
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The Newcastle excuse is absolute bollox no idea how they get away with it
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
You prevent your opponents kicking towards their own fans.

Mourinho did exactly that when he first went to Chelsea
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This! I’ve never understood why we are happy for away teams to shoot towards there fans in the second half of every game, we shoot away from our most vocal supporters and allow them an advantage. After all this shit we’ve had recently from other clubs and there supporters we should do everything we can to give ourselves an advantage
 
willipp said:
Yeah absolutely, totally transformed having a beer pre, mid and post match. Its made going into the ground before hand a decent experience and actually if in no rush after the game have a beer, see the highlights, let the crowds die down etc. Now imagine that 100 times the size with live music on, decent food options, alternative beers etc, it will be class.
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They’ve done very well if they can retain hundreds of Blues inside the stadium afterwards.

I’ve attended far too many matches at all levels for years and everyone just always wants to get off. That’ll be a cultural change.
 
MCFC Wirral said:
They’ve done very well if they can retain hundreds of Blues inside the stadium afterwards.

I’ve attended far too many matches at all levels for years and everyone just always wants to get off. That’ll be a cultural change.
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I think they definitely will, either sit in a traffic jam for an hour or watch the highlights with a drink/something to eat, no brainer really.
 
pride in battle said:
I think they definitely will, either sit in a traffic jam for an hour or watch the highlights with a drink/something to eat, no brainer really.
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For afternnon or tea time games but not so much for night games that finish at 10.00. That's the biggest issue for me.
 
HelloCity said:
It’s a requirement by the PL that at least some of the away allocation must be pitch side. Utd and Newcastle have special dispensation to avoid it. The former due to the disabled section and the latter due to the tunnel under the stand.
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Ta for info. Do you know why Newcastle changed the away bit from one corner to the other side?
 
pride in battle said:
I think they definitely will, either sit in a traffic jam for an hour or watch the highlights with a drink/something to eat, no brainer really.
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I don't think it's going to be that simple mate.

They're expanding the capacity by 7k. There is only room for 3k at the new City Plaza or whatever it will be called.

So assuming we sell out, it's a minimum of an extra 4k trying to bundle on to trams, buses, cars etc to get out. And that's if City Plaza is operating at full capacity!

Even if we don't sell a single extra ticket, 3k staying for a post match beer isn't going to make the slightest dent into the 55k regulars trying to get home after the match.
 
MCFC Wirral said:
They’ve done very well if they can retain hundreds of Blues inside the stadium afterwards.

I’ve attended far too many matches at all levels for years and everyone just always wants to get off. That’ll be a cultural change.
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You only have to look at how busy the club shop is after games with tourists and local fans to be fair. Give them somewhere after the game that is family friendly, warm and dry and does decent food and drink and it will be a huge success.
 
Blue Feather said:
Ta for info. Do you know why Newcastle changed the away bit from one corner to the other side?
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1 line of segregation as apposed to 2 and better seats for home fans.

They did it in 2008. They sell the tickets next to the away fans last and it is easier to extend for cup games.
 
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