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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Oct 28, 2023 17:03:21 GMT
What’s changed since TG said last year that redeveloping the mem would never ever happen and is totally unviable ? New owners Yes, it seems as though the tail is no longer wagging the dog! |
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Post by gas2 on Oct 28, 2023 17:04:34 GMT
Would turning the pitch make a difference to capacity? That was kicked out years ago when they built the new homes behind e the east stand |
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Post by Gashead73 on Oct 28, 2023 17:05:25 GMT
Times change, sh** happens.....I've had 43 years of it with Rovers.
Adapt or Overcome?
For those of you that don't Obla.....
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Post by curlywurly on Oct 28, 2023 17:13:31 GMT
We haven't heard much from Hussain AlSaeed since he came in, but I have to say I'm impressed with everything he said this afternoon. I think it makes sense for the forseeable future at least, and is a pragmatic approach to take the club forward.
Just to add to those disappointed with the projected capacity of 16-17k, Bournemouth capacity 11,307 and Luton capacity 10,356 are both premier league grounds.
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Post by Qatar Gas on Oct 28, 2023 17:19:22 GMT
When he said the East stand he then said North & South parts so does that mean we will only develop the two open ends of the East stand and keep the main stand as it is?
Better than what he have but will still be a bit part stadium and far from what we have all hoped for.
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Post by stargas on Oct 28, 2023 17:20:45 GMT
Can't wait to see what the East Stand bolt-ons at each end of it will look like. I thought we were told there'd be an issue with sight lines for the existing seats to have structures built there. Glad they've sorted that. UTG
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Post by curlywurly on Oct 28, 2023 17:23:16 GMT
When he said the East stand he then said North & South parts so does that mean we will only develop the two open ends of the East stand and keep the main stand as it is? Better than what he have but will still be a bit part stadium and far from what we have all hoped for. That was the way that I interpreted it. Having said that, we've engaged architects and they'll be looking at what is possible.
Let's get the South Stand over the line first, but kudos to those who pointed out the possibility of wrapping round from the South stand development to incorporate the southern end of the East terrace.
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Post by yattongas on Oct 28, 2023 17:23:53 GMT
When he said the East stand he then said North & South parts so does that mean we will only develop the two open ends of the East stand and keep the main stand as it is? Better than what he have but will still be a bit part stadium and far from what we have all hoped for. Yep , polishing a turd . |
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Post by gasheadpirate on Oct 28, 2023 17:24:55 GMT
Can't wait to see what the East Stand bolt-ons at each end of it will look like. I thought we were told there'd be an issue with sight lines for the existing seats to have structures built there. Glad they've sorted that. UTG I think a complete rebuild is required than trying to add bits on. |
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Post by gasheadpirate on Oct 28, 2023 17:28:56 GMT
When he said the East stand he then said North & South parts so does that mean we will only develop the two open ends of the East stand and keep the main stand as it is? Better than what he have but will still be a bit part stadium and far from what we have all hoped for. Yep , polishing a turd . Hope he does not mean just adding bits on. A complete redevelopment of the East Stand is required, though I think the decision to redevelop the Mem is short-sited and curtails the future development of the club. It is just a half-way house that allows 4-5k more capacity but not what a new stadium will provide or non-match day revenue |
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Post by stargas on Oct 28, 2023 17:29:52 GMT
Can't wait to see what the East Stand bolt-ons at each end of it will look like. I thought we were told there'd be an issue with sight lines for the existing seats to have structures built there. Glad they've sorted that. UTG I think a complete rebuild is required than trying to add bits on. Me too but that's what the owner said in the interview, so that is what will be happening, planning permission granted of course.  |
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Post by yattongas on Oct 28, 2023 17:31:17 GMT
Hope he does not mean just adding bits on. A complete redevelopment of the East Stand is required, though I think the decision to redevelop the Mem is short-sited and curtails the future development of the club. It is just a half-way house that allows 4-5k more capacity but not what a new stadium will provide or non-match day revenue Pretty sure that’s exactly what he meant. |
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Post by gaelgas on Oct 28, 2023 17:31:32 GMT
Would it make a difference to capacity if the pitch is turned? I've always said this, build a new east stand behind the existing one, re-orientate the pitch to make it behind the goal, enlarge and extend the South and North sides of the ground which would have more length and depth and then finally redevelop the west which would also have more depth if the pitch moved further east. |
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Post by gas2 on Oct 28, 2023 17:31:43 GMT
Just wonderd if this talk about redevelopment of the ground is a ploy by the owners to get a better deal for a stadium at the fruit market ?
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Post by RD on Oct 28, 2023 17:32:49 GMT
Just wonderd if this talk about redevelopment of the ground is a ploy by the owners to get a better deal for a stadium at the fruit market ? No chance |
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Post by curlywurly on Oct 28, 2023 17:39:13 GMT
Just wonderd if this talk about redevelopment of the ground is a ploy by the owners to get a better deal for a stadium at the fruit market ? No. |
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Post by gasandelectricity on Oct 28, 2023 17:40:33 GMT
The main problem with the east stand is that it’s partial only sitting on half of the length of the pitch and terraced on the bottom half. If it went the whole way along the pitch, had proper facilities for hospitality, and was tarted up a bit, then wed have a stand to be proud of. You can’t extend it in a temporary way imo so we’ll have something decent there.
I’d imagine you’d have to start from scratch with the north stand too.
I don’t see why everyone is suddenly declaring this to be a temporary stand project. We’re not going anywhere and it isn’t necessarily going to be sh** but it’s infinitely better than waiting for plans for a new stadium to fail to come to fruition for another 5/10/15/20 ad infinitum years.
In a month we’ll have had our first proper new stadium in many of our lifetimes. That’s progress no matter how small it may be. And looking at what’s in that south end of the ground I’ll have some more of it thank you very much even if it has a few pillars in it.
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Post by nsblue on Oct 28, 2023 17:43:30 GMT
With a new railway station opening next year at Ashley Down, a 15-20 minute walk away, the club should work with FGW to do deals to encourage people out of their cars and onto the train.
An 18-20,000 stadium would suit our immediate needs.
Longer term who knows, but I think most have an affiliation with Th Mem and do not want to move to a soulless new stadium.
Perhaps this is the best option all round UTG
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Post by gasandelectricity on Oct 28, 2023 17:45:11 GMT
Can't wait to see what the East Stand bolt-ons at each end of it will look like. I thought we were told there'd be an issue with sight lines for the existing seats to have structures built there. Glad they've sorted that. UTG If you built independent structures that’s the case (rooflines getting in the way) but I imagine extending the east stand as it is it will be fine |
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Post by gasheadpirate on Oct 28, 2023 17:47:46 GMT
I think a complete rebuild is required than trying to add bits on. Me too but that's what the owner said in the interview, so that is what will be happening, planning permission granted of course. Cheapskates. Not as rich as we had hoped obviously. Not a good idea. |
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