Greg Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 14:50, sbnufc said: Perhaps I'm underestimating our fanbase. Not convinced we'd get 60k even remotely regularly under a new owner and still mid-lower table finishes though. We've had 50,000 or more 4 times out of 12 this season Yet you are advocating building a new stadium over expansion of the Gallowgate ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 14:52, Greg said: Quote Perhaps I'm underestimating our fanbase. Not convinced we'd get 60k even remotely regularly under a new owner and still mid-lower table finishes though. We've had 50,000 or more 4 times out of 12 this season Yet you are advocating building a new stadium over expansion of the Gallowgate ! Nooo, I'm saying IF we had the need to expand the Gallowgate, we'd probably have need to go bigger. But we couldnt go any bigger at the current St James' anyway. Might a well cut out the middle part (Gallowgate expansion) and go straight to the bigger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 15:00, sbnufc said: Quote Quote Perhaps I'm underestimating our fanbase. Not convinced we'd get 60k even remotely regularly under a new owner and still mid-lower table finishes though. We've had 50,000 or more 4 times out of 12 this season Yet you are advocating building a new stadium over expansion of the Gallowgate ! Nooo, I'm saying IF we had the need to expand the Gallowgate, we'd probably have need to go bigger. But we couldnt go any bigger at the current St James' anyway. Might a well cut out the middle part (Gallowgate expansion) and go straight to the bigger Factor in the costs to the returns and your idea is bonkers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 15:03, Greg said: Quote Quote Quote Perhaps I'm underestimating our fanbase. Not convinced we'd get 60k even remotely regularly under a new owner and still mid-lower table finishes though. We've had 50,000 or more 4 times out of 12 this season Yet you are advocating building a new stadium over expansion of the Gallowgate ! Nooo, I'm saying IF we had the need to expand the Gallowgate, we'd probably have need to go bigger. But we couldnt go any bigger at the current St James' anyway. Might a well cut out the middle part (Gallowgate expansion) and go straight to the bigger Factor in the costs to the returns and your idea is bonkers. I'll accept that What happens when we need bigger than 60k though? New stadium will come eventually anyway (unless something can be done about the listed building). I'm assume that if the time did ever come where we needed more than 60k it'd probably be long after my lifetime anyway so.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I have zero idea what you're going on about like The Emirates Stadium cost around £400 million and that was 10 years ago for a 60,000 seater. Do the math...s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Listed buildings behind? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 14:50, sbnufc said: Perhaps I'm underestimating our fanbase. Not convinced we'd get 60k even remotely regularly under a new owner and still mid-lower table finishes though. We've had 50,000 or more 4 times (Arsenal 50,388, Leicester 50,151, Liverpool 51,273 & Everton 51,682) out of 12 this season Man City were getting 2k short most weeks in the old capacity but are getting close to capacity now in a bigger stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 19:59, Halcyondaze said: I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 20:15, Greg said: Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Greg Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 20:18, neesy111 said: Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? Are you on the fucking wind up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 20:18, neesy111 said: Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? there would be virtually no change in design for the replacement. I once thought a two tier stand overhanging like highbury built in the 90s, but too high for light I believe. Remember mates in the 80s saying when they knocked the west stand down we should have moved the pitch west- didnt see it myself at the time- but they were proved right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 20:18, neesy111 said: Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? Think I know what you mean but this reads very funny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 20:18, neesy111 said: Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? EDIT : Ah, you're talking about the East Stand aren't you ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 20:46, Robster said: Quote Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? EDIT : Ah, you're talking about the East Stand aren't you ? I asumed so- reading back tho- looks like he means leazes terrace. hmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 20:18, neesy111 said: Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? Post of the year, 3 out of 4 years. Gotta be nailed on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 20:36, cp40 said: Quote Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? there would be virtually no change in design for the replacement. I once thought a two tier stand overhanging like highbury built in the 90s, but too high for light I believe. Remember mates in the 80s saying when they knocked the west stand down we should have moved the pitch west- didnt see it myself at the time- but they were proved right. That's what I was thinking something link the North Bank at Highbury. Tbf, it's a very old stand now, facilities are quite poor and will need refurbishing at some point soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 21:13, neesy111 said: Quote Quote Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? EDIT : Ah, you're talking about the East Stand aren't you ? Yes I was, I'm allu Ah reet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 21:14, Dave said: Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? EDIT : Ah, you're talking about the East Stand aren't you ? Yes I was, I'm allu Ah reet. That was quick, I had a double quote in my reply box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 21:13, neesy111 said: Quote Quote Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? there would be virtually no change in design for the replacement. I once thought a two tier stand overhanging like highbury built in the 90s, but too high for light I believe. Remember mates in the 80s saying when they knocked the west stand down we should have moved the pitch west- didnt see it myself at the time- but they were proved right. That's what I was thinking something link the North Bank at Highbury. Tbf, it's a very old stand now, facilities are quite poor and will need refurbishing at some point soon. The facilities in the East Stand are fine and were refurbished when the ground was extended to 52k and the old boxes taken out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 21:18, Greg said: Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? there would be virtually no change in design for the replacement. I once thought a two tier stand overhanging like highbury built in the 90s, but too high for light I believe. Remember mates in the 80s saying when they knocked the west stand down we should have moved the pitch west- didnt see it myself at the time- but they were proved right. That's what I was thinking something link the North Bank at Highbury. Tbf, it's a very old stand now, facilities are quite poor and will need refurbishing at some point soon. The facilities in the East Stand are fine and were refurbished when the ground was extended to 52k and the old boxes taken out. It's dated now like. Queues to get in are longer than any of the other stands, takes longer to get out than in any of the other stands, legroom is poor and the concourse area is far more cramped than in the rest of the ground. Cracking view of the pitch though although that's not necessarily a good thing these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 22:48, Wallsendmag said: Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? there would be virtually no change in design for the replacement. I once thought a two tier stand overhanging like highbury built in the 90s, but too high for light I believe. Remember mates in the 80s saying when they knocked the west stand down we should have moved the pitch west- didnt see it myself at the time- but they were proved right. That's what I was thinking something link the North Bank at Highbury. Tbf, it's a very old stand now, facilities are quite poor and will need refurbishing at some point soon. The facilities in the East Stand are fine and were refurbished when the ground was extended to 52k and the old boxes taken out. It's dated now like. Queues to get in are longer than any of the other stands, takes longer to get out than in any of the other stands, legroom is poor and the concourse area is far more cramped than in the rest of the ground. Cracking view of the pitch though although that's not necessarily a good thing these days. knock it down build a new one that faces Leazes terrace, and enjoy the view for 90mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Definitely up for demolishing the East Stand if it's done while many of the boring cunts that sit there are still sat in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 28/12/2015 at 22:48, Wallsendmag said: Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote I feel like I've been told this before, but why can't the east stand be expanded? Leazes Terrace behind the East Stand is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and Grade I listed. Could it potentially be demolished and improved though? there would be virtually no change in design for the replacement. I once thought a two tier stand overhanging like highbury built in the 90s, but too high for light I believe. Remember mates in the 80s saying when they knocked the west stand down we should have moved the pitch west- didnt see it myself at the time- but they were proved right. That's what I was thinking something link the North Bank at Highbury. Tbf, it's a very old stand now, facilities are quite poor and will need refurbishing at some point soon. The facilities in the East Stand are fine and were refurbished when the ground was extended to 52k and the old boxes taken out. It's dated now like. Queues to get in are longer than any of the other stands, takes longer to get out than in any of the other stands, legroom is poor and the concourse area is far more cramped than in the rest of the ground. Cracking view of the pitch though although that's not necessarily a good thing these days. It's fine. I've had a season ticket in there for the last 5 or so years since I moved from the Gallowgate until I chucked it in the summer and it is fine. I was on Boxing Day as a Christmas present in my old seat - leg room of course not the same as Level 7 etc but more than adequate , queues to get in never a problem and there is plenty of room on the concourse in the middle but people seem to want to wait at the ends - for five years if I wanted something at half time just walk to the kiosk in the middle and you could get a pie or a pint instantly yet people queued like sheep either side of you. Very strange. The facilities in there are fine, of course they could be better but they are just fine for what they are. It does take fucking ages to get out mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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