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Post by Dirt Dogg on Mar 28, 2022 13:43:11 GMT
I’ve heard that the Thatchers Terrace will be for away fans only next season as well, with discount for City season ticket holders.
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Post by Colyton Gas on Mar 28, 2022 13:48:07 GMT
Would guess Stockport will come back in and anyone from Chesterfield ,Wrexham,Notts County.Famous names who we know well.Crewe and Morecambe coming down perhaps and all these have better grounds than us.Morecambe three sided virtually but good otherwise although they get miniscule crowds.When Crewe left us previously the BRSC-Pre Forum- proclaimed that we had lost ,'The Best Chippy in the league'.Exciting times but very worrying times for others as we well know. Scunthorpe seem doomed but over that way,Grimsby are hovering.What a torrid time they have had in recent years not helped by a certain Gashead's involvement there. Solihull Moors too in the frame.Strange looking ground with a weird double decker stand bit like Southend. In previous years ,two clubs ;Macclesfield and Kidderminster won the Conference but were denied promotion on the grounds that their stadiums didn't come up to standard.Particularly galling for Macc as at the time,Chester leased their ground whilst their new one was being built and at that time they were in the EFL..Kidderminsters is now really smart but they are languishing outside the National league Premier despite their FA cup exploits this season. Suspect now that all National league clubs have to have grounds that cut the mustard but not really sure how it works.
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Post by thegasman on Mar 28, 2022 13:48:21 GMT
Maybe they are going to bolt some seats onto the terraces of the old Family area on the West side? Possibly safe standing "seats"?
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Post by warwickgas on Mar 28, 2022 14:56:45 GMT
Well, I missed a call from Kerry who left a message asking me to ring back about my South Stand seat. I’ve tried ringing several times but nobody answers and then the line is cut.
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Post by aghast on Mar 28, 2022 16:33:34 GMT
Maybe a roof in the away end if it's now for home fans next season? I am sure Tom Gorringe has said that it is not viable to cover that stand as it would impact visibility for fans in the seats above? Still can't see why. What is the reason the seats in the large and tall East stand would be blind-sighted by a roof on the the East terrace? And if this is true, why doesn't it affect every other ground and every other stand in the world? What is unique about the East stand? It's not as if it's set miles back from the pitch. I know I must be wrong about this, but no-one ever explains it. I've stood on the East terrace and just can't see the issue
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Post by yattongas on Mar 28, 2022 16:40:31 GMT
I am sure Tom Gorringe has said that it is not viable to cover that stand as it would impact visibility for fans in the seats above? Still can't see why. What is the reason the seats in the large and tall East stand would be blind-sighted by a roof on the the East terrace? And if this is true, why doesn't it affect every other ground and every other stand in the world? What is unique about the East stand? It's not as if it's set miles back from the pitch. I know I must be wrong about this, but no-one ever explains it. I've stood on the East terrace and just can't see the issue It’s code for it would be expensive so we’re not doing it .
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Post by bluebiro on Mar 28, 2022 16:46:07 GMT
I am sure Tom Gorringe has said that it is not viable to cover that stand as it would impact visibility for fans in the seats above? Still can't see why. What is the reason the seats in the large and tall East stand would be blind-sighted by a roof on the the East terrace? And if this is true, why doesn't it affect every other ground and every other stand in the world? What is unique about the East stand? It's not as if it's set miles back from the pitch. I know I must be wrong about this, but no-one ever explains it. I've stood on the East terrace and just can't see the issue that's what I could never understand. A low roof like the blackthorn surely cant be in the eyeline of those sat in the east stand
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Post by Topper Gas on Mar 28, 2022 17:37:24 GMT
I am sure Tom Gorringe has said that it is not viable to cover that stand as it would impact visibility for fans in the seats above? Still can't see why. What is the reason the seats in the large and tall East stand would be blind-sighted by a roof on the the East terrace? And if this is true, why doesn't it affect every other ground and every other stand in the world? What is unique about the East stand? It's not as if it's set miles back from the pitch. I know I must be wrong about this, but no-one ever explains it. I've stood on the East terrace and just can't see the issue Pretty certain it would block the pitch for some fans seated in the grandstand. I guess our recently appointed Fans Directors will be able to explain what's going on, then again perhaps they'll just remain totally silent! Given the Grandstand and West Stand seats are now virtually all held by season ticket holders the suggestions the family stand is also being removed is s bit baffling, as that just leaves sits in the tiny South West stand, which I assume will soon be snapped up by season ticket holders. What happens next season if we're back to being a mid table L2 side with gates back around 5/6K but can only offer fans terrace tickets?
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Post by womble on Mar 28, 2022 20:21:32 GMT
Still can't see why. What is the reason the seats in the large and tall East stand would be blind-sighted by a roof on the the East terrace? And if this is true, why doesn't it affect every other ground and every other stand in the world? What is unique about the East stand? It's not as if it's set miles back from the pitch. I know I must be wrong about this, but no-one ever explains it. I've stood on the East terrace and just can't see the issue that's what I could never understand. A low roof like the blackthorn surely cant be in the eyeline of those sat in the east stand I believe that is precisely the problem and the reason why no roof has ever been put over the east terrace. A roof would apparently block the view of the near side corner(s) of the pitch, when viewed from seats farther back in the east stand.
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Mar 28, 2022 21:21:39 GMT
I have received a lengthy response from TG, at 9.48 p.m. this evening - he certainly puts the hours in! There are plans in place to facilitate the change, and the chosen route is to communicate these personally to those affected. It appears to have been well thought through, and trying to keep everybody happy.
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Post by gaelgas on Mar 28, 2022 22:25:23 GMT
I noticed at Carlisle on Saturday their main stand is very similar to our East stand but it looks like they have just added extra stands either side of the original seated bit in the middle without taking up any terracing, I reckon that would be feasible for us, two temporary stands either side of the existing seats above the terracing
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2022 1:13:56 GMT
Needed doing really with the decrease in capacity and thankfully we’re getting rid of that embarrassment of a family stand.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Mar 29, 2022 5:06:35 GMT
Needed doing really with the decrease in capacity and thankfully we’re getting rid of that embarrassment of a family stand. Because that shabby uncovered terrace will be a hell of a lot better🤔
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Post by dudelebowski on Mar 29, 2022 6:27:13 GMT
I have received a lengthy response from TG, at 9.48 p.m. this evening - he certainly puts the hours in! There are plans in place to facilitate the change, and the chosen route is to communicate these personally to those affected. It appears to have been well thought through, and trying to keep everybody happy. As, expected. May the toy gathering commence, freshly launched from the preverbal pram😄😄
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Post by dudelebowski on Mar 29, 2022 6:30:16 GMT
Needed doing really with the decrease in capacity and thankfully we’re getting rid of that embarrassment of a family stand. Because that shabby uncovered terrace will be a hell of a lot better🤔 Had my season ticket there for years n years, right in line with the edge of the box and I love it. Personally find it to be the best (terrace) view in the whole ground. As grim as things get in the winter months, would hate for it to be covered n all.
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Post by mftc on Mar 29, 2022 7:12:52 GMT
I have received a lengthy response from TG, at 9.48 p.m. this evening - he certainly puts the hours in! There are plans in place to facilitate the change, and the chosen route is to communicate these personally to those affected. It appears to have been well thought through, and trying to keep everybody happy. Why does TG repeatedly reply to individuals who raise issues on behalf of hundreds ie tickmaster ST, breakdown of relationships with support groups, JB alleged assualt, South Stand etc? As soon as the club know there is a problem why not be transparent and as well as trying to contact the individuals concerned, put something on the website or Twitter? That would save a lot of rumors and scare mongering. It almost seems a policy of "keep schtum" and maybe it will all blow over - until we get found out and have to come clean. (Does TG get lessons from Boris?). If they announced the plan for the South Stand and disabled access a lot of fans minds would be at rest.
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Post by peterparker on Mar 29, 2022 7:38:08 GMT
I have received a lengthy response from TG, at 9.48 p.m. this evening - he certainly puts the hours in! There are plans in place to facilitate the change, and the chosen route is to communicate these personally to those affected. It appears to have been well thought through, and trying to keep everybody happy. Why does TG repeatedly reply to individuals who raise issues on behalf of hundreds ie tickmaster ST, breakdown of relationships with support groups, JB alleged assualt, South Stand etc? As soon as the club know there is a problem why not be transparent and as well as trying to contact the individuals concerned, put something on the website or Twitter? That would save a lot of rumors and scare mongering. It almost seems a policy of "keep schtum" and maybe it will all blow over - until we get found out and have to come clean. (Does TG get lessons from Boris?). If they announced the plan for the South Stand and disabled access a lot of fans minds would be at rest. would be better if the rather than tweeting out banal sh**e and 'bants' the social media team, just posted there will be changes and those affected will be contacted directly and more details will follow after etc, etc
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Post by fintanstack on Mar 29, 2022 7:42:46 GMT
I have received a lengthy response from TG, at 9.48 p.m. this evening - he certainly puts the hours in! There are plans in place to facilitate the change, and the chosen route is to communicate these personally to those affected. It appears to have been well thought through, and trying to keep everybody happy. Why does TG repeatedly reply to individuals who raise issues on behalf of hundreds ie tickmaster ST, breakdown of relationships with support groups, JB alleged assualt, South Stand etc? As soon as the club know there is a problem why not be transparent and as well as trying to contact the individuals concerned, put something on the website or Twitter? That would save a lot of rumors and scare mongering. It almost seems a policy of "keep schtum" and maybe it will all blow over - until we get found out and have to come clean. (Does TG get lessons from Boris?). If they announced the plan for the South Stand and disabled access a lot of fans minds would be at rest. Where are the all new SC reps when you need them?
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Post by Kipper on Mar 29, 2022 9:43:41 GMT
I guess we will have these problems until Rovers have the new stadium sometime within the next twenty years!
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Mar 29, 2022 10:23:55 GMT
I have received a lengthy response from TG, at 9.48 p.m. this evening - he certainly puts the hours in! There are plans in place to facilitate the change, and the chosen route is to communicate these personally to those affected. It appears to have been well thought through, and trying to keep everybody happy. Why does TG repeatedly reply to individuals who raise issues on behalf of hundreds ie tickmaster ST, breakdown of relationships with support groups, JB alleged assualt, South Stand etc? As soon as the club know there is a problem why not be transparent and as well as trying to contact the individuals concerned, put something on the website or Twitter? That would save a lot of rumors and scare mongering. It almost seems a policy of "keep schtum" and maybe it will all blow over - until we get found out and have to come clean. (Does TG get lessons from Boris?). If they announced the plan for the South Stand and disabled access a lot of fans minds would be at rest. The number of supporters affected on this occassion is quite small, and the club have decided to take the route of contacting them personally, which I think is commendable. Obviously, they are not going to get hold of everybody at the first attempt, so it won't all be covered in one fell swoop. Doing it this way gives them time to address the concerns from those who are actually impacted by the changes, rather than the queries from those people getting lost amongst the general melee which would ensue from putting something on the website - that is my take on it, not TG's. The outcome will give more flexibility over the number of terrace places and seating available to home supporters on a match by match basis. Not sure that we could ask for more than that, given the confines they are working with.
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