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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 17, 2023 20:00:55 GMT
There’s no way we’re fitting 4000 seats at that end of the ground, scoreboard in place or not. That’s 500 larger capacity than the Thatchers end in about half the space. Seats as well, which take up more space than terracing. I’d be happy with 2000 and something that is less exposed to the elements. DB's suggesting otherwise he also tweeted a link to the article so it's not like they've misquoted him. |
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Post by axegas on Apr 17, 2023 20:02:17 GMT
There’s no way we’re fitting 4000 seats at that end of the ground, scoreboard in place or not. That’s 500 larger capacity than the Thatchers end in about half the space. Seats as well, which take up more space than terracing. I’d be happy with 2000 and something that is less exposed to the elements. DB's suggesting otherwise he also tweeted a link to the article so it's not like they've misquoted him. I know what he said and I’ll believe it when I see it. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 17, 2023 20:04:27 GMT
There’s no way we’re fitting 4000 seats at that end of the ground, scoreboard in place or not. That’s 500 larger capacity than the Thatchers end in about half the space. Seats as well, which take up more space than terracing. I’d be happy with 2000 and something that is less exposed to the elements. A fair amount of that 4000 would be in the South West stand area, although how the floodlights will be affected will be interesting. As for the South Stand itself, it'll probably be 3,000 which would double the height. Doable but not insignificant. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 17, 2023 20:16:57 GMT
There’s no way we’re fitting 4000 seats at that end of the ground, scoreboard in place or not. That’s 500 larger capacity than the Thatchers end in about half the space. Seats as well, which take up more space than terracing. I’d be happy with 2000 and something that is less exposed to the elements. A fair amount of that 4000 would be in the South West stand area, although how the floodlights will be affected will be interesting. As for the South Stand itself, it'll probably be 3,000 which would double the height. Doable but not insignificant. I can't see doubling the height will get past planners that easily that it will be ready for next season. |
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Apr 17, 2023 20:49:26 GMT
A fair amount of that 4000 would be in the South West stand area, although how the floodlights will be affected will be interesting. As for the South Stand itself, it'll probably be 3,000 which would double the height. Doable but not insignificant. I can't see doubling the height will get past planners that easily that it will be ready for next season. Didn't TG refer to having it in place for next season in his recent programme notes? In which case, I presume that conversations have been had with the relevant authorities. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 17, 2023 21:01:14 GMT
A fair amount of that 4000 would be in the South West stand area, although how the floodlights will be affected will be interesting. As for the South Stand itself, it'll probably be 3,000 which would double the height. Doable but not insignificant. I can't see doubling the height will get past planners that easily that it will be ready for next season. Nothing's impossible given time, money and effort. Time will tell as to how this plays out. Could be a good few months coming up. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 17, 2023 21:05:17 GMT
What ever conversations have taken place they've still got to formally seek pp
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Post by Gastafari on Apr 17, 2023 23:17:51 GMT
I always liked a Double Decker. Get on board, get on board, get on board for the Double Deckers!!! One of the most underrated pieces of confectionary along with a snickers. Snickers underrated? It's always been top tier in my eyes.
Along with the Dime(Daim) bar and Kinder Bueno.
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Post by Gasshole on Apr 18, 2023 4:15:57 GMT
We could make it at tripple decker and forget about the Fruit Market. I don’t want to drive to Wales to buy some spuds. I always liked a Double Decker. Get on board, get on board, get on board for the Double Deckers!!! Ding fkin Ding |
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Post by Gasshole on Apr 18, 2023 5:08:30 GMT
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Post by ricardo on Apr 18, 2023 6:43:20 GMT
Bring on the drawings so the speculation can move on to planning getting in the way.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Apr 18, 2023 7:34:52 GMT
loved these, would love it if they came out again |
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Post by outsidehitter30 on Apr 18, 2023 9:27:00 GMT
I Reckon they are going to move the pitch a bit. There is about 8M at each end of the Pitch. If you cut that down to just 2M at each end you could gain about 10m to 12M which would allow you to go right across with a "new" South Stand.
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Post by Colyton Gas on Apr 18, 2023 9:46:20 GMT
We haven't talked about a new stand for so long now that the excitement is mounting.Remember the new North stand at Eastville going up but not the full width of the ground we'd hoped for.
Did the Supporters Club pay for that?
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Post by gasandrew on Apr 18, 2023 10:00:07 GMT
Yes pretty sure they did pay for it in the late fifties.Remember the old tin shed that went along the touchline before it
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Post by percy on Apr 18, 2023 10:01:42 GMT
I Reckon they are going to move the pitch a bit. There is about 8M at each end of the Pitch. If you cut that down to just 2M at each end you could gain about 10m to 12M which would allow you to go right across with a "new" South Stand. This has been mentioned a coupel of times, but the gain in the south stand would come at a cost to the length of the SW stand. If the SW stand could be twice the height of the south stand (due to available land and sight lines) you may lose as much as you gain. |
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Post by badengas on Apr 18, 2023 10:23:18 GMT
In another universe Man City are planning to spend £300M extending their North stand by 5400 seats !
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Apr 18, 2023 10:45:08 GMT
A fair amount of that 4000 would be in the South West stand area, although how the floodlights will be affected will be interesting. As for the South Stand itself, it'll probably be 3,000 which would double the height. Doable but not insignificant. I can't see doubling the height will get past planners that easily that it will be ready for next season. It's been allowed as its temporary and we'll be at the FM in 2 years...... (& duck) |
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Post by baggins on Apr 18, 2023 10:45:28 GMT
In another universe Man City are planning to spend £300M extending their North stand by 5400 seats ! Their Training Ground, consisting of 16 pitches, a 7,000 seater Stadium for youth and reserve matches cost them £100 mil. Drop in the Ocean. |
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Post by outsidehitter30 on Apr 18, 2023 12:14:43 GMT
I Reckon they are going to move the pitch a bit. There is about 8M at each end of the Pitch. If you cut that down to just 2M at each end you could gain about 10m to 12M which would allow you to go right across with a "new" South Stand. This has been mentioned a coupel of times, but the gain in the south stand would come at a cost to the length of the SW stand. If the SW stand could be twice the height of the south stand (due to available land and sight lines) you may lose as much as you gain. There is a fair gap (Approx. 8M) between the current SW Stand & the West Stand which you could suck up some. You could make the new stand at a different pitch to Maintain site lines too. |
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