Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[tolmie's hairdoo]

That's fantastic because it could open up a lot of sponsorship and hospitality revenue. In any case it looks like FFP is being scrapped in favour of some sort of wages control which should not do us that much damage if it is applied fairly to all clubs.

It will do us damage, only in the sense if transfer fees are capped and wages also, then some of the 'istree' clubs will feel their supposed glamour will leave some players choosing them purely out of reputation.

It's a win win for those clubs, as they don't have to pay any extra for the privelege.

As long as City are winning on the field and have a manager such as Pep, it will level things up, perhaps.

If anything, a control on fees and wages makes it a closed shop of a different kind.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Looks like area around Wembley may be the model then

Manchester designer outlet and a load of hotels next?

More akin to Ajax or Milan.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I remember reading that the plan was to increase service frequency on the East Manchester Line to 1 tram per 6 minutes.

This was supposed to happen sometime during 2019 but I am not sure it had actually been implemented before the pandemic struck.

Won't be of any help after the pandemic, either.

Less people will be allowed to pack into the trams, so extra frequency will just drag out the numbers long into the night.

 

[jockblue]

I remember reading that the plan was to increase service frequency on the East Manchester Line to 1 tram per 6 minutes.

This was supposed to happen sometime during 2019 but I am not sure it had actually been implemented before the pandemic struck.

It was a 6 minute frequency during the day - alternate trams to Media City and Eccles. Then reduced back down during the pandemic. To be honest, it doesnt need an increased regular service, but a better ad-hoc one for events using the turnback between the Campus and Velopark.

 

[domalino]

Model of the COOP Live Arena.

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The parties would not disclose the value of CFG’s investment but confirmed that it was now an equal partner in the £350m project with OVG.

“Co-op Live unlocks the potential for the Etihad Campus to grow as an entertainment destination that creates more reasons for the nation and world to visit Manchester,” said Marty Edelman, board director at City Football Group.

City Football Group becomes partner in £350m Co-op Live - Place North West

The global football organisation that counts Manchester City FC among its assets has become an equal partner in the arena venture with US developer Oak View Group.

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

I wonder how much a model like that costs.

Must be looking at £50,000+ if it's 2,600 hours of work.

 

[NeilYoungIsBack]

It was a 6 minute frequency during the day - alternate trams to Media City and Eccles. Then reduced back down during the pandemic. To be honest, it doesnt need an increased regular service, but a better ad-hoc one for events using the turnback between the Campus and Velopark.

I suspect in the longer term a bay platform would be useful to serve events at the Etihad Campus

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

It will do us damage, only in the sense if transfer fees are capped and wages also, then some of the 'istree' clubs will feel their supposed glamour will leave some players choosing them purely out of reputation.

It's a win win for those clubs, as they don't have to pay any extra for the privelege.

As long as City are winning on the field and have a manager such as Pep, it will level things up, perhaps.

If anything, a control on fees and wages makes it a closed shop of a different kind.

Perhaps but I sense with some of the younger players they will choose City because of our recent history and their future opportunities. We have had a lot of iconic players in the last decade. Ferran Torres said he wanted to come to City because David Silva was his hero.
There are lots of middle-aged media execs who remain obsessed with the history of LFC and MUFC but they are increasingly out of touch with the younger audience. United have got structural problems which will take a long time to fix.

 

[WRicko]

This partnership must be worth at least £30 million a year after costs. Really this is excellent news. Along with hotel and retail/housing, we could be looking at an extra 40-50m more income than dippers or the scum, Truly delicious prospect!

How do you get those figures

 

[Maly]

That's fantastic because it could open up a lot of sponsorship and hospitality revenue. In any case it looks like FFP is being scrapped in favour of some sort of wages control which should not do us that much damage if it is applied fairly to all clubs.

What’s the chances of that happening?

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

What’s the chances of that happening?

Probably a better chance now with us being in Ceferin's good books. I really think the game has shifted in our favour but let's wait and see.