More plaudits from afar

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5-The pasty was succulent, full of flavour. Fantastic.

Come to Cornwall and see how a REAL pasty tastes (well, so long as it is one of Anne's on the Lizard !!)

had a really nice pasty from philps in hayle recently. Would definitely recommend

I don't agree with that , it's the fans that make an atmosphere not a stadium....new or old. The acoustics at the Mem are hardly conducive to good atmosphere. Most of the 'noise' is lost anyway due to the open nature of the ground. I think ( & hope ) it will be better at our new ground ......if and when it ever gets built.

What's the point of this "partnership" between sporting giant and official seat of learning if we haven't got our own professor of acoustics working on enhancing crowd noises from home designated areas whilst using baffling materials and muffling techniques in and around away designated seating? Call ourselves a forward thinking outfit leaving nothing to chance? I despair! 

I meant the atmosphere overall rather than the noise. Sometimes the tinpot grounds create a better more organic experience than these mega stadiums. It's one thing that worries me about climbing the football ladder. Losing the feeling I had as a kid growing up around Rovers. Not saying I don't want progress as it has benefits too, but sometimes clubs can lose what made them so special when they do.

UTG

I agree. I wonder if teams will start doing pre weathered stadiums? Would be great to see a new ground but done as a proper old football ground. Safe standing, old school floodlights, corrugated tin roof, a man in a brown coat selling pies, coppers with old school uniforms and helmets, non digital boards for subs, numbers are 1-11 with no names on shirts. Refs always wear black, only black boots (or white if you are REALLY good), a brass band plays before the game. Balls are brown and not the "floaters" we use today, and the national anthem is sung on key holidays. Beer is only available in old school pint mugs wth handle or brown bottles.

This is what's should be done

Not true. In some cases maybe but not all.
Can't believe people think the Mem creates an atmosphere? If everyone who thinks that sat in the south stand for a match, they'd realise that you can barely hear the North terrace.
Also, our fans are lousy at creating an atmosphere. A bit like old Trafford last night. Man U fans are lousy whilst 3500 st Etienne made a racket all evening in a crowd of 70k.

Fact. The Liberty stadium is a similar design as the UWE with a 20k capacity.
Having been to a few games there recently I can confirm it has a fantastic atmosphere and when the place is rocking and rolling albeit with its regular full house capacity, it far outweighs the roar of the faithful at the Mem.
I feel quite sure once we are installed in the UWE all thoughts of a soul less bowl will be forgotten.
UTG!

I’ve often wondered if this is the case. Sometimes I come away from the Thatchers with ears ringing and no voice thinking that the atmosphere has been unreal, only to read the musings of an away fan who “barely heard a peep”.



It makes sense that the sound from the North Terrace doesn’t carry the way the ground is so exposed. The East side of the Mem is 90% uncovered and the only roofing on that side is high and open-sided. Similarly the West side of the ground is mostly uncovered with the terracing in the West Stand largely open to the elements.



There’s a charm to the Mem, especially for the under 30’s like myself who have grown up watching Rovers there, and last Tuesday I was thinking how much I’ll miss it if/when we move to the UWE. However it is not fit for purpose and I pull my hair out thinking about how much revenue the club misses out on because of inadequate facilities and a new stadium really is essential if we’re to keep moving forward.



I completely understand concerns about moving to a “soulless bowl” and we as fans have to hope (and perhaps ensure) that the UWE isn’t one of those. I would like to think that WAQ and co. will be liaising with supporters to make certain that any new ground is as fan friendly as possible. I am fairly certain they will be but if they’re not we need to make sure our voices are heard.