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Post by onedaygas83 on Nov 13, 2023 17:40:11 GMT
As the south Stand closes in on completion and touch wood all gets signed off and approved đź‘Ś our attention moves to the East/North stands. My look on it is that from what the new owners have said the current main seated area will remain and we will build new seating structures either side of the current one so I'm just hoping that we can build a 2 tier structured seating area that is built to match the current height of the existing one as anything lower will 1 look odd and 2 not increase maximum capacity for what is the largest area of the stadium as we've been told the west stand will remain untouched. So without the club showing us fans their proposed plans for the East Side I'm just wondering what everyone else thinks what will happen to that side of the stadium given that the Dribuild is to stay?
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 13, 2023 17:56:02 GMT
As the south Stand closes in on completion and touch wood all gets signed off and approved đź‘Ś our attention moves to the East/North stands. My look on it is that from what the new owners have said the current main seated area will remain and we will build new seating structures either side of the current one so I'm just hoping that we can build a 2 tier structured seating area that is built to match the current height of the existing one as anything lower will 1 look odd and 2 not increase maximum capacity for what is the largest area of the stadium as we've been told the west stand will remain untouched. So without the club showing us fans their proposed plans for the East Side I'm just wondering what everyone else thinks what will happen to that side of the stadium given that the Dribuild is to stay?When did Mr A say that was defiantly the case? |
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Post by pilninggas on Nov 13, 2023 18:02:56 GMT
It's been discussed - to some extent - on the redevelopment thread
Surely the East Stand would be better off being removed [demolished] and replaced. Whilst the idea of sticking 2 cheeks either side of it seems like a solution, the ES is not very efficient in terms of seats. A purpose built full-length stand [again discussed in the other thread (mods: merger needed?)] could have a proper use of space behind/beneath - part concourse, part hosp, part shop/gym/whatever.
Alsaeed has said they have already started to utilise architects so presumably a proper analysis will be done for each possible project to maximise potential against initial expenditure.
I keep thinking of the Trollope Stand at Swindle, which is full length, has boxes and under stand amenities and is about 7,000 capacity.
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Post by Colyton Gas on Nov 13, 2023 18:05:32 GMT
Attachment DeletedWent to Preston last month for the first time since we once played there.Totally different these days .Really impressed.
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Post by onedaygas83 on Nov 13, 2023 18:23:18 GMT
As the south Stand closes in on completion and touch wood all gets signed off and approved 👌 our attention moves to the East/North stands. My look on it is that from what the new owners have said the current main seated area will remain and we will build new seating structures either side of the current one so I'm just hoping that we can build a 2 tier structured seating area that is built to match the current height of the existing one as anything lower will 1 look odd and 2 not increase maximum capacity for what is the largest area of the stadium as we've been told the west stand will remain untouched. So without the club showing us fans their proposed plans for the East Side I'm just wondering what everyone else thinks what will happen to that side of the stadium given that the Dribuild is to stay?When did Mr A say that was defiantly the case? he clearly said in the interview after JBs sacking we are developing either side of the current main east stand (Dribuild main structure will remain) so that's his words not mine. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Nov 13, 2023 18:36:58 GMT
When did Mr A say that was defiantly the case? he clearly said in the interview after JBs sacking we are developing either side of the current main east stand (Dribuild main structure will remain) so that's his words not mine. Thought he said we'll do the southern section first, then the northern section. I don't recall him actually saying the existing stand remaining, which is the inference but not actually what he said. |
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Post by percy on Nov 13, 2023 18:41:57 GMT
he clearly said in the interview after JBs sacking we are developing either side of the current main east stand (Dribuild main structure will remain) so that's his words not mine. Thought he said we'll do the southern section first, then the northern section. I don't recall him actually saying the existing stand remaining, which is the inference but not actually what he said. Spot on |
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Post by onedaygas83 on Nov 13, 2023 18:57:01 GMT
Thought he said we'll do the southern section first, then the northern section. I don't recall him actually saying the existing stand remaining, which is the inference but not actually what he said. Spot on I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am? I'll try and upload the interview for you. |
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Post by exetergas on Nov 13, 2023 18:59:46 GMT
My fear is it will be something like Carlisles with the two funny looking crates ether side of the old stand.
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 13, 2023 19:00:01 GMT
he clearly said in the interview after JBs sacking we are developing either side of the current main east stand (Dribuild main structure will remain) so that's his words not mine. Thought he said we'll do the southern section first, then the northern section. I don't recall him actually saying the existing stand remaining, which is the inference but not actually what he said. Listened to the interview again, and also watched it this time, and Mr A does say & also points towards stage 2 being the development of the north and south side of the East Stand, so it does sound like the plans are to keep the East Stand and build something along side it, disappointing as that sounds. Perhaps when the plans are shown like the South/South West Stand it will look more impressive than we anticipate. |
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Post by pilninggas on Nov 13, 2023 19:02:11 GMT
I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am? I'll try and upload the interview for you. I think it is open to interpretation what he means when he talks about either side of the East. I also think when he does Feasibility with architects and other development stakeholders, it may well become obvious that full-length with proper integrated design may well be a better investment with quicker ROI than additions to the existing lump. |
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Post by oldmarket65 on Nov 13, 2023 19:03:46 GMT
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Post by onedaygas83 on Nov 13, 2023 19:06:04 GMT
yes he clearly said we will develop the south and north side of the current east stand |
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Post by axegas on Nov 13, 2023 19:33:16 GMT
Let’s also remember that English isn’t his first language and any plans for stage two are probably in their early stages.
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Post by stuart1974 on Nov 13, 2023 19:34:32 GMT
The article says "Once the South Stand is finished, AlSaeed said the plan is to turn attentions to develop both sides of the East Stand, followed by the Thatchers Stand." But that's the journalist writing that and not a direct quote. It may well be that is what will happen, but it's not clear from the interview. |
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Post by yattongas on Nov 13, 2023 19:35:37 GMT
The article says "Once the South Stand is finished, AlSaeed said the plan is to turn attentions to develop both sides of the East Stand, followed by the Thatchers Stand." But that's the journalist writing that and not a direct quote. It may well be that is what will happen, but it's not clear from the interview. Thinks it’s about time we had a Thatchers end thread isn’t it ? |
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Post by stuart1974 on Nov 13, 2023 19:37:23 GMT
The article says "Once the South Stand is finished, AlSaeed said the plan is to turn attentions to develop both sides of the East Stand, followed by the Thatchers Stand." But that's the journalist writing that and not a direct quote. It may well be that is what will happen, but it's not clear from the interview. Thinks it’s about time we had a Thatchers end thread isn’t it ? Maybe a "why not the West Stand" thread too. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 13, 2023 19:40:20 GMT
The article says "Once the South Stand is finished, AlSaeed said the plan is to turn attentions to develop both sides of the East Stand, followed by the Thatchers Stand." But that's the journalist writing that and not a direct quote. It may well be that is what will happen, but it's not clear from the interview. If you listen and watch the interview on the above link then it seems obvious what he means. A complete demolition and rebuild will cost ÂŁ20m plus and also mean the whole east side is out of use for a couple of seasons, sticking a couple of semi permanent stands on the end a lot less and will also mean we can keep on using the east stand. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Nov 13, 2023 19:45:08 GMT
The article says "Once the South Stand is finished, AlSaeed said the plan is to turn attentions to develop both sides of the East Stand, followed by the Thatchers Stand." But that's the journalist writing that and not a direct quote. It may well be that is what will happen, but it's not clear from the interview. If you listen and watch the interview on the above link then it seems obvious what he means. A complete demolition and rebuild will cost £20m plus and also mean the whole east side is out of use for a couple of seasons, sticking a couple of semi permanent stands on the end a lot less and will also mean we can keep on using the east stand. Are you going to take Swiss up on his request to be a conduit? Wonder what he wants us to know? 🤔 |
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