North Stand Construction Discussion

[Man_City_Loyal]

Last night posted on City Cheief twitter account, Pep goes on about City home fans been silent(interview after the Spurs game where we won 4-2 in the treble season)

This is why we need a vocal home end, this is why the 1894 are pushing for it to be a vocal home end.

The other question who are these handpicked focus groups ?
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we all know who will get the tickets in the North Stand expansion.

 

[blueparrot]

we all know who will get the tickets in the North Stand expansion.

I don't.

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

I don't.

Tourists.
Influencers (what ever they are)
And people in suits

 

[Tim of the Oak]

we all know who will get the tickets in the North Stand expansion.

It depends whether it’s a “big game” or not. Plenty of tickets for Brentford at home were made available in the 2 waive / window.

 

[blueparrot]

Tourists.
Influencers (what ever they are)
And people in suits

Right, who told you that ? Are there 8000 of those.Also when you say tourists who exactly do you mean?

 

[jrb]

Well I'll wait until it's built until slagging it off as seems to be the norm for some on here.

As to St Michael's, yes, I think it's ugly although with the caveat that I've not been back to Manchester for a long time so haven't seen it in the flesh. But the photo's make it look like the proverbial 70's office block.

You don't have to wait until the hotel is built to see the fins don't look great. The mock-up of the fin is enough. Have a look yourself.

The next time you are in the city centre go and see the St Michael's fin cladding close up. You won't be disappointed. It's on Bottle Street, just off Albert Square and Deansgate.

 

[pride in battle]

Tourists.
Influencers (what ever they are)
And people in suits

Really ?

 

[Coatigan]

Well I'll wait until it's built until slagging it off as seems to be the norm for some on here.

As to St Michael's, yes, I think it's ugly although with the caveat that I've not been back to Manchester for a long time so haven't seen it in the flesh. But the photo's make it look like the proverbial 70's office block.

I think the mock-up shows enough now to be able to see what to expect.

I wouldn't 'slag' it for the sake of it, and if anyone would look for positives, I would. The only one I can find, is this build-up at least isn't restrictive to the depth of the sails at their widest. IF, they decide to really exploit that.

Throughout I have reminded people to wait for this to to be up before passing judgement btw. Even had a couple I told you sos up my sleeve. Now that's here it is hard to argue.

Will wait to see (if we do) how it is received by those that matter, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are pushed to change it hopefully. Either way, first or final, it is disappointing effort and that says a lot.

Disagree with you on st.michaels fwiw, and while I am not particularly wowed by it overall, compared to the facades here, it is night and day. Component for component, finish for finish, fixing for fixing, it is worlds apart. Which is a shame, for something that will make up probably 90% of the facade on the two prominent buildings.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

I don't.

its not going to be for the atmosphere that many are hoping.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Tourists.
Influencers (what ever they are)
And people in suits

that aswell.

 

[blueparrot]

its not going to be for the atmosphere that many are hoping.

Okay,just a guess then.So we don't all know.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

Last night posted on City Cheief twitter account, Pep goes on about City home fans been silent(interview after the Spurs game where we won 4-2 in the treble season)

This is why we need a vocal home end, this is why the 1894 are pushing for it to be a vocal home end.

The other question who are these handpicked focus groups ?
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It is a long road back to a decent atmosphere at any of the regular European qualifiers, football has been sanitised to death over the years and the bigger you get the more new supporters you get.
The younger fans seem to be a lot more enthusiastic than the FOC's which is natural,but ultimately the clubs desire for money and growth will dictate what they do with the expansion, I remember back in the day on the old Kippax one person started a chant and everyone joined in, now if one person starts a chant very few join in, I admire the 1894 group and any other groups trying to change things but one thing sticks in my mind,
When other fans came to Maine Road we took it as a challenge if they were loud and tried to out sing them far too many fold there arms and listen to the away fans even in the singing section, Our fans need to be as one if the South stand sing the East stand should join in and vise versa not start a different chant, maybe the key is a meeting with each other and not the club.
We are no worse than anyone else throughout the full season but we used to be better than most and as good as any. Can we have the same atmosphere as years ago, I'm not sure but good luck to all those trying to improve things and I hope you succeed.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

It is a long road back to a decent atmosphere at any of the regular European qualifiers, football has been sanitised to death over the years and the bigger you get the more new supporters you get.
The younger fans seem to be a lot more enthusiastic than the FOC's which is natural,but ultimately the clubs desire for money and growth will dictate what they do with the expansion, I remember back in the day on the old Kippax one person started a chant and everyone joined in, now if one person starts a chant very few join in, I admire the 1894 group and any other groups trying to change things but one thing sticks in my mind,
When other fans came to Maine Road we took it as a challenge if they were loud and tried to out sing them far too many fold there arms and listen to the away fans even in the singing section, Our fans need to be as one if the South stand sing the East stand should join in and vise versa not start a different chant, maybe the key is a meeting with each other and not the club.
We are no worse than anyone else throughout the full season but we used to be better than most and as good as any. Can we have the same atmosphere as years ago, I'm not sure but good luck to all those trying to improve things and I hope you succeed.

Moving the away fans out of SS3 to ESL would be a simple start !!

A campaign needs starting to achieve this to coincide with the re organisation for the NS extension.

GET IT DONE !!

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

Right, who told you that ? Are there 8000 of those.Also when you say tourists who exactly do you mean?

Someone with a half and half scarf on who is interested In tge game hardly.
More interested in filming themselves and or the game.
They will pay over the odds and pack the shop

 

[Gone for a Burton]

that aswell.

Boiler Suits
Birthday Suits
Three Piece Suits
Suits you Sir Suits ???

Get orf the fence it does suit you !!

 

[Saddleworth2]

The younger fans seem to be a lot more enthusiastic than the FOC's

Not where I sit mate. The only noise they make round me is the squeals when Haaland comes anywhere near, primarily from Asian youngsters. They are completely not interested in singing along. I said before, the influx of 'one' off match goers is gathering pace and the number of season ticket holders seem to be diminishing (at least where I am in East Stand level 1). There wasn't much concentrated singing comming from SS on Saturday either.

I am sure we are no worse than most other PL teams and football itself is changing from a game 'owned' by the local fan base to just another viewing experience.

Never mind. We will all be able to wear VR helmets to watch the game live and the atmosphere will be awesome without anyone opening their gobs ;-)

 

[blueparrot]

Someone with a half and half scarf on who is interested In tge game hardly.
More interested in filming themselves and or the game.
They will pay over the odds and pack the shop

Doubt the stand will be targeted at them there aren't that many and plenty of room for them spread around the ground once we get to 61000.
For what it's worth my guess is it will be a least half S/C maybe nearer two thirds.Most of the rest matchday tickets that will mainly be bought by normal long time fans.

 

[nmc]

Not where I sit mate. The only noise they make round me is the squeals when Haaland comes anywhere near, primarily from Asian youngsters. They are completely not interested in singing along. I said before, the influx of 'one' off match goers is gathering pace and the number of season ticket holders seem to be diminishing (at least where I am in East Stand level 1). There wasn't much concentrated singing comming from SS on Saturday either.

I am sure we are no worse than most other PL teams and football itself is changing from a game 'owned' by the local fan base to just another viewing experience.

Never mind. We will all be able to wear VR helmets to watch the game live and the atmosphere will be awesome without anyone opening their gobs ;-)

To be fair - I sit in CB level 2 and the lower part of the SS was pretty empty after 80 odd mins - still can’t get my head around this obsession with leaving early. It makes the end of the game a real anticlimax. Players coming off to a half empty stadium.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Someone with a half and half scarf on who is interested In tge game hardly.
More interested in filming themselves and or the game.
They will pay over the odds and pack the shop

Comes in late, leaves with 10 minutes to go, makes at least three trips for food during the game, squeals at Haaland, takes multiple selfies from the aisle, is aged 16 - 30 and usually has jetted in to see the game from other parts of the world and I mean Asia/South America/USA/Mainland Europe. Don't underestimate how many there are. The Club will love them because they invariably spend a shitload on merchandise. They clearly enjoy the experience but do they help build 'atmosphere'? In my experience no.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Okay,just a guess then.So we don't all know.

Come on, the atmosphere is getting worse at all grounds in the PL.

Like the club wont put exec boxes in this stand