North Stand Construction Discussion

CatMan said:
As wonderful as many will think this development is, I my opinion, it's a bloody monstrosity. We've seen from the Rags, that simply bolting on additions to an already basic construction, will never produce anything that is either aesthetically pleasing or remotely functional. Just trying to get out of that new stand if your are sat at the rear and centre of the aisle will probably be at least 15 to 20 minutes! Just that shit design alone will further exacerbate fans saying 'sod that' and leaving early rather than getting stuck in that queue.

If they were in any way serious about the fan experience, and complete new stadium should have been built to rival the Allianz, but this is purely around monetising every seat in what is fast becoming Old Scaffold Mk2. And if you disagree, then ask yourself how, if it looks dated now, is it going to look in 2040 and beyond.
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If the club built a new stadium today it would be it would look dated in twenty years time. So are you suggesting we build a new stadium every twenty years?
 
WARBABY said:
If the club built a new stadium today it would be it would look dated in twenty years time. So are you suggesting we build a new stadium every twenty years?
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The San Siro might be decrepit, and it would cost too much to redevelop it, but it still looks great. Not all stadiums end up looking dated. In a football business sense it is no longer fit for purpose.

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The Etihad and North stand expansion have divided opinion, but it is now a money making machine that will sustain the club and the team.
 
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jrb said:
The San Siro might be decrepit, and it would cost too much to redevelop it, but it still looks great. Not all stadiums end up looking dated. In a football business sense it is no longer fit for purpose.

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The Etihad and North stand expansions have divided opinion, but it is now a money making machine, that will sustain the club and the team.
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I think the San Siro is worse than the Etihad exterior, but I agree that the club as built a money making machine
 
jrb said:
The San Siro might be decrepit, and it would cost too much to redevelop it, but it still looks great. Not all stadiums end up looking dated. In a football business sense it is no longer fit for purpose.

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The Etihad and North stand expansion have divided opinion, but it is now a money making machine that will sustain the club and the team.
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The inside of the San Siro is still my favourite typ of design, love it all been equal height, corners are looking uniformed etc.
 
San Siro is an old run down stadium not fit for the modern day. Seen a few vids and photos on the facilities and how bad they are.

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CatMan said:
Just trying to get out of that new stand if your are sat at the rear and centre of the aisle will probably be at least 15 to 20 minutes!
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If that is true and I doubt it, wont get a safety license. Would also point to the Colin Bell and East Stands which doesn't take that long

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CatMan said:
As wonderful as many will think this development is, I my opinion, it's a bloody monstrosity. We've seen from the Rags, that simply bolting on additions to an already basic construction, will never produce anything that is either aesthetically pleasing or remotely functional. Just trying to get out of that new stand if your are sat at the rear and centre of the aisle will probably be at least 15 to 20 minutes! Just that shit design alone will further exacerbate fans saying 'sod that' and leaving early rather than getting stuck in that queue.

If they were in any way serious about the fan experience, and complete new stadium should have been built to rival the Allianz, but this is purely around monetising every seat in what is fast becoming Old Scaffold Mk2. And if you disagree, then ask yourself how, if it looks dated now, is it going to look in 2040 and beyond.
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You’ll be proven wrong and in dramatic fashion. I agree that it isn’t ‘beautiful’ to look at but as a facility it’s going to be absolutely amazing and an incredible success. It will also be seen as the golden standard for other aspiring clubs.

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richards30 said:
The inside of the San Siro is still my favourite typ of design, love it all been equal height, corners are looking uniformed etc.
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The San Siro has 3 sides (as in the photo ) that are equal height , but from memory the 4th side is lower ( or it was when I visited some years ago ) a bit like the Cardiff rugby stadium .
 
jrb said:
Preparing the area to be tarmacked/paved/resurfaced??

Is that a long crack across the ground?

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No, the darker concrete at top left is higher for some reason, it's the sun causing dark shadows at the junction that make it look worse. At least that's how I read it.
 
Apologies for putting this in here but has anyone affected by the seat moves (500) in the North Stand received a further email today?

From the club Friday 24th April.
We will send you an email on Monday 27 April with useful information about renewing your Season Ticket. In the meantime, we have updated the FAQs we shared with you earlier this year.

Please ignore me the email has arrived.
 
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ENHANCED SINGING SECTION
Following conversations with City Matters, the Official Supporters Club (OSC) and 1894, we want to understand the demand for a condensed section within the safe standing section for fans who want to help lead, build and sustain noise inside the Stadium.

While every part of the Stadium plays a role in creating a fantastic matchday atmosphere, we’re offering fans the opportunity to register their interest to be part of an ‘Enhanced Singing Section’.

These seats will be located from the back row of the new North Stand. Adult Season Tickets in this area are priced from £425. For full pricing details, please view the stadium map.

Fans can pre-register for this area by clicking ‘Enhanced Singing Section’. Fans in the ‘Wider Safe Standing’ sections will still be encouraged to play a part in creating an incredible atmosphere on matchday.

The Club will continue discussions with fan groups to support the atmosphere in this new area of the Stadium.

The Official Supporters Club and 1894 will also contact their members directly to gather information and support the relocation process.
 
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