Wallsendmag Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 minute ago, timeEd32 said: If the plans include any significant changes to the Leazes End, I wonder if the PL will force away fans to be moved to the lower tier? Surprised they haven't already tbh. We proved back in 2010 that we could safely accommodate away fans in the Leazes West Corner in levels 2 and 4 when we allowed 3,300 Arsenal fans to go there for a League Cup match. I think they spilled into the Leazes central section a bit but we don't have to give away teams quite as many tickets for standard league games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Just now, Optimistic Nut said: Create a level 8 above where they are and stick them there, give us 3,000 more season tickets where they currently are. You already get special dispensation. Don’t be a dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 minute ago, timeEd32 said: If the plans include any significant changes to the Leazes End, I wonder if the PL will force away fans to be moved to the lower tier? It isn’t really the PL’s decision. All depends on whether the local SAG decide whether any structural changes that get made subsequently make it ‘safe’ for away fans to located lower down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 11 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said: What's with the attitude like? Someone had posted a concept and I've commented that or would be disappointing if we couldn't touch the East Stand as that would stop it being an elite level stadium in my opinion. I wonder if they can do summit with the east stand like seems mad to turn down the other ideas without it being quite a huge change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 If they move ahead with anything that leaves the East Stand as it is I’ll be joining NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Assuming Edwards has been briefed here this does not say 'just stick a new section on the back of the Gallowgate' to me... Quote with architects offering a range of options to dramatically increase the capacity to more than 60,000, as well as modernise facilities inside the stadium. Quote described as one of the most ambitious stadium rebuilds seen in this country Quote The idea now is to create a large, modern, multi-purpose venue that, as well as giving the football club one of the most spectacular and innovative stadiums in the country to play in, can also be used to host concerts and other sporting events. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Based on that description, it sounds like it could be a rebuild job potentially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I wonder if the aim is to do a complete Gallowgate/East Stand rebuild first, host the Euros, then eventually do a re-build of the Milburn and Leazes to form one cohesive design. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 minutes ago, 54 said: Based on that description, it sounds like it could be a rebuild job potentially. I had wondered that actually, especially if they're talking about changing the facilities within the stadium. Presumably a phased rebuild, renovating/rebuilding one stand at a time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 The East Stand is the main issue. I'm interested to see the design and if the existing footprint is remaining or shifting a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 49 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said: East stand still looks shit and out of place. Agree tbh. I just don't think there's any way we can get the stadium we need without moving given the building restrictions in surrounding areas. While it's been fantastic having the ground smack bang in the city centre for so long, if it's going to stop us building a stadium which will be able to match the cartel clubs income wise, then I'd rather move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iklgizmo Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I've seen the mock ups of the stadium with the east stand closed in with glass, is that actually feasible? I guess like the Aviva Stadium? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 16 minutes ago, tgarve said: I wonder if they can do summit with the east stand like seems mad to turn down the other ideas without it being quite a huge change There was talk that it could maybe be made steeper or maybe even cantilevered but that's all it was really. Will be a shame if they can't do anything at all with the East Stand but if they can't, and anyone wants to see what it'll look like on completion of the Gallowgate, look at Celtic Park as it'll be pretty similar in design and capacity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, FCB said: Seen this concept going around on Twitter, and I seriously can't fault it The grubby East Stand is still an eyesore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 minutes ago, Nucasol said: The grubby East Stand is still an eyesore. YUP. Surely this will not be the answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 36 minutes ago, Jack27 said: If they move ahead with anything that leaves the East Stand as it is I’ll be joining NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing Against blue rinsing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Also if they simply stuck a Level 7 onto the Gallowgate West Corner and Gallowgate Upper that would only add 6,500 seats. To get to 8,000 they'd have to create a Gallowgate Level 4 West Corner, like they did in the Leazes in 2000 (those seats directly below the TV studios) which would add another 1,500 and take capacity to a fraction over 60,000. However, currently the Gallowgate West Corner houses quite a bit of hospitality and I can't see them taking that out and replacing them with standard seats so I'd assume they'd have to rip out all the current hospitality suites in that area and place them on the same level as the TV studios are on in the Leazes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Any confirmation that there will be music played after we score goals and opportunity to take part in quizzes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Either way (total rebuild or full refurb) it's good news. I'll wait to see the actual plans before commenting on any issues. I do, however, agree that the East Stand will need some serious redesign to fit in with any development of SJP. I'm sure it's going to be addressed though so let's see what any announced plans contain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 40 minutes ago, 54 said: Based on that description, it sounds like it could be a rebuild job potentially. Yep, I wouldn't say adding 8k would count as a dramatic increase, do maybe it's bigger than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 minutes ago, TBG said: Any confirmation that there will be music played after we score goals and opportunity to take part in quizzes? I've heard we are getting a Mariachi band to play DJ Sash tunes when we score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I expect East Stand to be demolished at the least to do something clever. Just gut instinct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 minute ago, frankpingel said: Either way (total rebuild or full refurb) it's good news. I'll wait to see the actual plans before commenting on any issues. I do, however, agree that the East Stand will need some serious redesign to fit in with any development of SJP. I'm sure it's going to be addressed though so let's see what any announced plans contain. You're right it is good news. The way I see it is that will it be good if we can fit another 8,000 fans into SJP? Yes of course it is. Secondly, would a mere Level 7 extension to the Gallowgate feel a bit underwhelming after all the speculation and different stadium mock ups we've been looking at these past 2 years? The answer to that would also be yes though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 So it's option B then I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Seeing the Milburn and Leazes Stand towering above the city from the Hilton was fucking incredible last weekend; if the Gallowgate is increased to match height that would be pretty amazing. Just want the new capacity to allow more of our fans into the stadium; so keep it there or move it - I hate seeing our own not be able to get into to watch us live, particularly with the 3p blackout rules that fuck it up if you don't have a dodgy way to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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