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Post by dexygas on Nov 27, 2023 20:46:05 GMT
I have to say it is the most permanent looking temporary stand I think I have seen. Cannot wait to see the permanent one
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Post by legas on Nov 27, 2023 20:50:45 GMT
Anyone know how long it might be before in full use? Don’t we have to hold some ‘test’ events first to get past health and safety?
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Post by chewbacca on Nov 27, 2023 20:53:22 GMT
I have to say it is the most permanent looking temporary stand I think I have seen. Cannot wait to see the permanent one It’s similar to both ends at Craven Cottage.
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Post by gasheadontour on Nov 27, 2023 20:58:17 GMT
here you go and even mentions when we lost there 4-3 I was one of the very few Rovers fans who saw the whole match. We were losing 3 or 4 nil before the Supporters Club coach turned up. Gasheads thought I was joking when I said the score and then Rovers scored 3 late goals. I was one of those on the supporters coach , it broke down twice I think. Got into ground at half time, 4-0 . Second half we were all over them and should of got a draw in the end 😀 it was amazing to watch the team play so badly, they must have wondered why there were only a few Rovers fans, then the coach turned up and they suddenly played brilliantly.
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Post by Jenks on Nov 27, 2023 21:17:14 GMT
I think it looks fantastic!
I have been trying to zoom into the picture and count the number of rows/seats to get an idea of the capacity, but so far I've failed. Has anyone managed to figure this out?
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Post by justin blue on Nov 27, 2023 21:18:32 GMT
I agree. people moaning about a few pillars is unreal, I think the stand looks fantastic. If we lost the pillars then we’d probably use some seats. I think it’s an upgrade on what we had for sure but I’m not sure it’s fantastic, not for me anyway. I don’t think the pillars are there to give us extra seats I think it was more about cost and speed, but its built now and it’s a massive improvement.
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Post by gasonthemount on Nov 27, 2023 21:19:45 GMT
Just a bit larger picture
Can’t we get rid of that pillar it is spoiling the view of the new stand!
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Post by ChiefStateGAS on Nov 27, 2023 21:41:44 GMT
I think it looks fantastic! I have been trying to zoom into the picture and count the number of rows/seats to get an idea of the capacity, but so far I've failed. Has anyone managed to figure this out? I used an AI enhance app so I could zoom in and get a better look, not perfect but I think I got a rough number on it. The main section appears to be around 21 or 22 rows. The smaller side section is around 11 or 12 I think.
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Post by bidefordgas on Nov 27, 2023 22:03:03 GMT
I think it looks fantastic! I have been trying to zoom into the picture and count the number of rows/seats to get an idea of the capacity, but so far I've failed. Has anyone managed to figure this out? 3400 from memory
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Post by amgas on Nov 27, 2023 22:07:11 GMT
It probably helped with cost and speed.
However if it was a cantilever roof the cantilever part would stick out behind the stand and given how close we are to the edge of the plot would have overhung the neighbouring gardens and/or had a further effect on light for neighbours. Obviously this can be avoided by making the stand smaller but would have 100% cost seats.
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Nov 27, 2023 22:18:13 GMT
I think it looks fantastic! I have been trying to zoom into the picture and count the number of rows/seats to get an idea of the capacity, but so far I've failed. Has anyone managed to figure this out? 3414 including the south west stand. Around 25 rows
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Post by Gasshole on Nov 27, 2023 22:26:14 GMT
I think it looks fantastic! I have been trying to zoom into the picture and count the number of rows/seats to get an idea of the capacity, but so far I've failed. Has anyone managed to figure this out? 3414 including the south west stand. Around 25 rows It’s too big FFS. I will never find my seat. Will there be someone to help me. I’m a bit unsteady on my feet after I fall out of the Welly.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2023 22:36:47 GMT
If we lost the pillars then we’d probably use some seats. I think it’s an upgrade on what we had for sure but I’m not sure it’s fantastic, not for me anyway. I don’t think the pillars are there to give us extra seats I think it was more about cost and speed, but its built now and it’s a massive improvement. Removing the pillars would 100% result in a loss of seats. A cantilever stand takes up more room
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Post by gasheadontour on Nov 27, 2023 22:58:09 GMT
May have been fewer seats but at least it wouldn't have had pillars blocking the view.
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Post by Marshy on Nov 28, 2023 4:40:44 GMT
I don’t think the pillars are there to give us extra seats I think it was more about cost and speed, but its built now and it’s a massive improvement. Removing the pillars would 100% result in a loss of seats. A cantilever stand takes up more room It would also mean 100% loosing the roof! 😁 I really can’t believe that people are moaning it is a massive improvement, the first that I have seen in over 50 years of watching the gas. Well done to Wael and the rest of the team 👏 UTG!
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Post by Captain Jayho on Nov 28, 2023 7:27:42 GMT
If they replace the east stand with something that has pillars it really will be time to get the pitchforks out! But given the available space at the tent end what we've got now is probably not a bad result. I'm sure I'm not the only one hoping that in a few years time we'll look at the south stand as the worst stand at the Mem by some margin (again). We can only hope.
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Post by percy on Nov 28, 2023 7:31:02 GMT
If they replace the east stand with something that has pillars it really will be time to get the pitchforks out! But given the available space at the tent end what we've got now is probably not a bad result. I'm sure I'm not the only one hoping that in a few years time we'll look at the south stand as the worst stand at the Mem by some margin (again). We can only hope. Yeah with the space behind the East, no reason (££ aside) it cant be cantilevered like the existing one. Could be a decent, unique not uniform stadium if we get the next 2 bits right
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Post by singupgas on Nov 28, 2023 9:36:33 GMT
If they replace the east stand with something that has pillars it really will be time to get the pitchforks out! But given the available space at the tent end what we've got now is probably not a bad result. I'm sure I'm not the only one hoping that in a few years time we'll look at the south stand as the worst stand at the Mem by some margin (again). We can only hope. I agree. I am happy that the south stand is what it is. It huge improvement on the tents, despite the pillars. But what would be nice if we did something quite impressive with East, North and West which have traditionally sat Home fans. East stand if ever rebuilt properly, needs to be completely level to the pitch, so remove the terrace. Build back into the car park and upwards. No need for the car park to be so big. I'm sure you could good get a decent sized stand of towards 10K seats, boxes, the shop and bars built in. Guess it comes down to how deep pockets are and ambition. Lets be honest, we aren't going to moving to another site ever as we seem to not be able to agree terms.
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Post by percy on Nov 28, 2023 10:07:31 GMT
Anyone seen the concourse yet? Assume toilets must be in if ready to use? food/drink outlets to come
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Nov 28, 2023 11:32:14 GMT
3414 including the south west stand. Around 25 rows It’s too big FFS. I will never find my seat. Will there be someone to help me. I’m a bit unsteady on my feet after I fall out of the Welly. It's the blue seat
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