Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[alfabianchi]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Looks good, but sort of spoils the original design of the stadium. The oval shape has been lost to a kind of open flower petal shape. And in hindsight, one end is now too close to Ashton new road. Hopefully it doesn't restrict access all the way around the stadium like Old scaffold does.

 

[HelloCity]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Strange post.

It's not even close to the road. It only goes slightly further than the original main ground supports.

The changing of the design isn't an issue. You can't not build an extension because you don't want to ruin the original design.

Edit: Looked through alfabianchi's post history and he's a rag. Nearly all his posts are in United threads or have links to United in them and there's one or two cleverly disguised digs at City thrown in as well. Must say, I thought his about post was a bit weird.

 

[blingy]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Strange post.

It's not even close to the road. It only goes slightly further than the original main ground supports.

The changing of the design isn't an issue. You can't not build an extension because you don't want to ruin the original design.

Looking at the Video it goes back quite some bit, looks to be going back over half the existing space available there at the moment so when you consider how long them queues can get on night games, congestion / movement around the ground could be a small problem


Think the new shape will look great though IMO more so when both sides are done

 

[keith's curle]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Will there be public access to any of the collar site. A cafe or something like that. Will make a cool visitor attraction.

If you mean the training/academy/campus, then no, apart from the obviously public parts like the 'Minihad' stadium.

If you actually mean the collar site (ie the area immediately around the stadium itself and the land it connects onto like the north car parks) then this is earmarked for what are essentially visitor attractions so by definition will be open to the public.

A few people seem to have been confused by the distinction between the Collar Site and the Campus/Acadamy.

If you just go back and read the last 500 or 600 pages then it should all become clear.

Well, when I say clear......

 

[HelloCity]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Strange post.

It's not even close to the road. It only goes slightly further than the original main ground supports.

The changing of the design isn't an issue. You can't not build an extension because you don't want to ruin the original design.

Looking at the Video it goes back quite some bit, looks to be going back over half the existing space available there at the moment so when you consider how long them queues can get on night games, congestion / movement around the ground could be a small problem

It goes slightly past the two central supports so lots of room.

 

[blingy]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Strange post.

It's not even close to the road. It only goes slightly further than the original main ground supports.

The changing of the design isn't an issue. You can't not build an extension because you don't want to ruin the original design.

Looking at the Video it goes back quite some bit, looks to be going back over half the existing space available there at the moment so when you consider how long them queues can get on night games, congestion / movement around the ground could be a small problem

It goes slightly past the two central supports so lots of room.

Looking at the video it goes to the edge of that white circle,, which looks to be using about half of the space available , not that much room when you consider there's the fence surrounding the ground separating it from the footpath and road ... That fence looks to be in the middle of the tar jack on that picture,, that would have to be put back to the edge or there will be about 20ft free

 

[HelloCity]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Lol

 

[Gray]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Looking at the Video it goes back quite some bit, looks to be going back over half the existing space available there at the moment so when you consider how long them queues can get on night games, congestion / movement around the ground could be a small problem

It goes slightly past the two central supports so lots of room.

Looking at the video it goes to the edge of that white circle,, which looks to be using about half of the space available , not that much room when you consider there's the fence surrounding the ground separating it from the footpath and road ... That fence looks to be in the middle of the tar jack on that picture,, that would have to be put back to the edge or there will be about 20ft free

Should not be a problem they already fence of that bit for away fans at present, however how will they vet away fans in future?

When they do the North stand they will have to re-locate City Square.

 

[oakiecokie]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Looks good, but sort of spoils the original design of the stadium. The oval shape has been lost to a kind of open flower petal shape. And in hindsight, one end is now too close to Ashton new road. Hopefully it doesn't restrict access all the way around the stadium like Old scaffold does.

So I take it,that to date ,you have never set foot in The Etihad ??

 

[McFcMiKe7]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Not sure if it's posted, but I saw a video yesterday of Sky Sports saying that the stadium expansions is underway and this guy in it said that they are adding a few rows on the front. Has that been mentioned by the club yet? I've not seen it anywhere.

 

[Centurions]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Not sure if it's posted, but I saw a video yesterday of Sky Sports saying that the stadium expansions is underway and this guy in it said that they are adding a few rows on the front. Has that been mentioned by the club yet? I've not seen it anywhere.

Already been and gone on the OS :- http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-new...ity-announce-second-phase-of-Etihad-expansion

 

[Centurions]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Looks good, but sort of spoils the original design of the stadium. The oval shape has been lost to a kind of open flower petal shape. And in hindsight, one end is now too close to Ashton new road. Hopefully it doesn't restrict access all the way around the stadium like Old scaffold does.

So I take it,that to date ,you have never set foot in The Etihad ??

If he has it was an away game for him.

 

[alfabianchi]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Looks good, but sort of spoils the original design of the stadium. The oval shape has been lost to a kind of open flower petal shape. And in hindsight, one end is now too close to Ashton new road. Hopefully it doesn't restrict access all the way around the stadium like Old scaffold does.

So I take it,that to date ,you have never set foot in The Etihad ??

Pause the video at 1.30

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PQgL0ZvmnU#t=90[/video]

 

[HelloCity]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Space behind the stand

 

[BlueTG]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Space behind the stand

Is it just me who thinks with should do something with the exterior of the stand (like we have started to in recent years) to keep making the stadium more like home and Blue. The inside will look impressive, the outside looks very dull again haha


Especially can't wait to see the stadium when both sides have been expanded.

 

[HelloCity]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

The design doc shows that they are already planning to place banners on the new end similar to the ones already in place.

 

[BlueTG]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

The design doc shows that they are already planning to place banners on the new end similar to the ones already in place.

Ahh good stuff, only flicked through them. must have missed it.

 

[HelloCity]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

At night

 

[alfabianchi]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Space behind the stand

That is half the space there is between the stadium and the road now. On a matchday with a capacity crowd that will be a squeeze.

 

[3rdgenerationblue]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Watching the tourists at candlepool talk about the biter.
Can't help but think how disappointed they must be to look round and think.
Is that it?
Conversely. Take a look round the Etihad!