North Stand Construction Discussion

[Centurions]

Seeing safe standing isn't included in the design and only mention as later possibility it's not going to be a alternative at present !

The 'present' doesn't really matter though given it won't be completed for another 3 years.

 

[Keeper!]

The hotel just needs to be functional, not sure why everyone thinks we were going to end up with something extraordinary when the design has to be limited in height, doesn’t have decent waterfront surroundings and is facing northwards overlooking a pretty bleak view.

The landscaping will be more important and if the wave pattern is a clue to the eventual stadium cladding it might look pretty good.

100% this, it's a hotel for majority use of football/concert fans to stay over probably for one night, it's not some 5 star Paris Ritz statement piece.

It reminds me of the hotel at the real Old Trafford overlooking the cricket square, clean, smart and functional, just how it should be.

This thread has become embarrassing for me, I hope if people from the club do read it, then don't take it badly.

 

[HelloCity]

Current dates.

North Stand in terms of capacity would be available summer 2025.

 

[LeroyChickenSane]

i wonder if 'Double Height Vehicle Route' means they plan to bring the team bus through City Square before big games......would be perfect for nights like tomorrow.

 

[Maly]

View attachment 76520
i wonder if 'Double Height Vehicle Route' means they plan to bring the team bus through City Square before big games......would be perfect for nights like tomorrow.

More likely for deliveries I’d imagine

 

[pride in battle]

For those that missed it yesterday, this shows the scale of the new tier very well.

View attachment 76512

How high up was the roof before ? Can someone draw a line where the seats are now ?

 

[Coatigan]

The 'present' doesn't really matter though given it won't be completed for another 3 years.

It is also irrelevant to planning or to this application.

 

[Coatigan]

100% this, it's a hotel for majority use of football/concert fans to stay over probably for one night, it's not some 5 star Paris Ritz statement piece.

It reminds me of the hotel at the real Old Trafford overlooking the cricket square, clean, smart and functional, just how it should be.

This thread has become embarrassing for me, I hope if people from the club do read it, then don't take it badly.

Embarrassing how, because people have opinions? On a 300m development in the public domain? Ffs, of Course every Tom Dick and Harry, blue or otherwise, will have an opinion. How is it any different than having an opinipn on a football kit, a song, a badge, a book, a meal, a painting etc etc.

 

[Keeper!]

Embarrassing how, because people have opinions? On a 300m development in the public domain? Ffs, of Course every Tom Dick and Harry, blue or otherwise, will have an opinion. How is it any different than having an opinipn on a football kit, a song, a badge, a book, a meal, a painting etc etc.

Opinions are one thing but some of those opinions are out of control, especially when no one outside of the club knows the exact details.

 

[Coatigan]

Opinions are one thing but some of those opinions are out of control, especially when no one outside of the club knows the exact details.

We are maybe talking about different things. I was talking about opinions about the look of the hotel, or I guess of any part of the overall proposal.

I've not seen anyone say anything negative on the development overall. But even if they did, that's theirs to think.