What evidence is there of a transport problem between Manchester City centre and the Etihad? Not seeing it. Takes me 25 mins walking, or 10 mins on the bus in. A lot more out mind, but it's still OK.
The Met Police allow it at Wembley.I'd be very surprised if GMP would allow two simultaneous events.
Yes most of us have. It’s an occupational hazard for any venue with 50,000 people coming out at the same time. Show me any football ground where public transport appears miraculously to whisk everyone away within minutes.Have you ever tried waiting, standing in the rain, to fight your way onto the platform to catch a tram into town, on a bitterly cold winters night ...? Maybe think of those who cannot walk that distance but still enjoy coming to watch their team.
It is not another stadium, it is another arena, big difference. The Manchester Arena was built as a multi use venue with ice rink, basketball court etc which all failed but left it not perfect for concerts acoustically or seating wise. The arena attracts audience from across the UK and abroad, there is plenty of capacity for a second venue of that size, placing it next to the Etihad allows for multi use with perhap city branded teams in other sports, conferencing etc
It can benefit local residents by creating lots of jobs. Some of these will be apprenticeships so people have the opportunity to develop skills.
Yes most of us have. It’s an occupational hazard for any venue with 50,000 people coming out at the same time. Show me any football ground where public transport appears miraculously to whisk everyone away within minutes.
There is no chance of building a new railway line to cater for 25-26 home matches a year.
Outdoor stadiums are total tosh for gigs. The sound is appalling at outdoor gigs. I have no idea why people go to and enjoy festivals. It’s like putting a speaker out in the back yard while you’re in the bath and trying to listen to it.Really don’t see the point of another stadium. We already have the Etihad, the cricket ground. MEN arena, old Trafford - that’s more then enough stadiums for concerts.
How does it benefit local residents either ?
The city has had a City game, the Super League Grand Final at the Swamp and gigs on at the MEN and other venues all on the same afternoon/evening.I'd be very surprised if GMP would allow two simultaneous events.
No, I never use the tram. Too expensive. All public transport involves waiting, and therefore the cold. Sounds like the only thing that would help you is a personal taxi service.Have you ever tried waiting, standing in the rain, to fight your way onto the platform to catch a tram into town, on a bitterly cold winters night ...? Maybe think of those who cannot walk that distance but still enjoy coming to watch their team.
At the San Siro there are six platforms at the stadium station, all with trains backed up ready to take fans away. Both Milan clubs average a lower attendance than we do.No, I never use the tram. Too expensive. All public transport involves waiting, and therefore the cold. Sounds like the only thing that would help you is a personal taxi service.
In the coming Weeks if anyone local receives a leaflet or any information from Oak View outlining the proposal, can you take a picture of it and post it on the thread. Thanks.
The vast majority of the jobs in my opinion will go to agencies and companies that specialise in event management. A lot of people who work in the Etihad aren’t from the local area and are brought in by a company.
For a lot of locals, it’s more traffic and noise.
I live near the stadium. If I get anything I'll post it on here.
Really don’t see the point of another stadium. We already have the Etihad, the cricket ground. MEN arena, old Trafford - that’s more then enough stadiums for concerts.
How does it benefit local residents either ?
Milan is another world. The Etihad is 1,500m from the City centre with its mainline train stations, bus and coach stations.At the San Siro there are six platforms at the stadium station, all with trains backed up ready to take fans away. Both Milan clubs average a lower attendance than we do.
The Metrolink service at the Etihad post-game is appalling!
Employment opportunities?
Those venues can only realistically be used in summer for concerts as well.
The vast majority of the jobs in my opinion will go to agencies and companies that specialise in event management. A lot of people who work in the Etihad aren’t from the local area and are brought in by a company.
For a lot of locals, it’s more traffic and noise.