Wallsendmag Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, Dr Venkman said: What is the equipment needed to broadcast a game which necessitates multiple artics worth of gear being loaded inside the stadium? A mobile broadcast rig is just a self contained truck with cable running in to it from outside. Everything inside the stadium is small enough to manage easily. There's a huge gate in the NW corner to transport equipment in through. It's certainly no smaller than the equivalent access area at the SoL for example. In fact it looks bigger to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said: There's a huge gate in the NW corner to transport equipment in through. It's certainly no smaller than the equivalent access area at the SoL for example. In fact it looks bigger to me. Yeah! That's what I was talking about! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 8 hours ago, Miggys First Goal said: I seem to recall talking about Atlanta for a bit and how he’s found the transition. And how he grew Atlanta to what it is now. He was talking about the untapped potential and weekends like Sam Fender showed it. He wants to do more gigs, raise commercial etc etc. I don’t think his nieces (fit btw) appreciated me just thanking him (a lot) for the job he’s doing Was also bizarre seeing Mehrdad interrupting the conversation to leave in what I think was cycling gear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Metros were off to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 minute ago, TBG said: Metros were off to be fair. Mehrdad can't even afford an Uber, worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Literally nothing in this world that forum members will not pick a side and argue about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 I disagree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 hour ago, NE27 said: In theory, could we not move leazes terrace brick by brick to Beamish and build a lorry park for events? I'm gagging for any kind of St James'/new venue craic from the club like, it would honestly tip me over! Probably a way off, but even the sniff of the idea I could probably dine off for a year. but how we gonna take the bricks away from there? in a transit van???? would take ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, huss9 said: but how we gonna take the bricks away from there? in a transit van???? would take ages. Offer the creatures from sunlun a free hotdog and they might carry them to Beamish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Truckin hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 On 11/06/2023 at 09:54, TheBrownBottle said: Durham is ancient and beautiful and was hopelessly situated to be an industrial centre following the industrial revolution. Which is why it is still ancient and beautiful with the population to match. Sunderland, being where it was, was well placed as a coal port and of course as a place where ships could be built. It still has a town rather than a city feel (as does Newcastle in many ways). The big difference for me is that Newcastle clearly has heritage which pre-dates the industrial revolution. And also isn’t a shithole populated by bitter, orc-like bastards Yes this is a reasonable summary. Sunderland is a town that grew larger out of the industrial revolution. Newcastle was a medieval centre that was also well placed for the industrial revolution when it came - so has architecture and an urban pattern that reflects this history. Sunderland as a 'city' rather than a large industrial town is basically a modern gerrymandering exercise. The city boundaries include an entirely separate New Town in Washington and distant pit towns like Houghton le Spring, Hetton-le-Hole etc. It's not really a city in any logical sense. It's basically the inverse of Newcastle where a large and contiguous urban area actually sells itself short on a national level by being divided up into different councils. That's not to say Sunderland isn't completely without merit as a place. There's still good Victorian and Edwardian architecture in Sunderland like many other industrial towns in the UK. I would also say that I actually think Sunderland Council are doing to a lot to instigate positive redevelopment in Sunderland. The plans for the resi development on the civic centre is the kind of thing a lot of towns and cities across the UK should be doing for example - while the Riverside development should be a huge positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, ponsaelius said: Yes this is a reasonable summary. Sunderland is a town that grew larger out of the industrial revolution. Newcastle was a medieval centre that was also well placed for the industrial revolution when it came - so has architecture and an urban pattern that reflects this history. Sunderland as a 'city' rather than a large industrial town is basically a modern gerrymandering exercise. The city boundaries include an entirely separate New Town in Washington and distant pit towns like Houghton le Spring, Hetton-le-Hole etc. It's not really a city in any logical sense. It's basically the inverse of Newcastle where a large and contiguous urban area actually sells itself short on a national level by being divided up into different councils. That's not to say Sunderland isn't completely without merit as a place. There's still good Victorian and Edwardian architecture in Sunderland like many other industrial towns in the UK. I would also say that I actually think Sunderland Council are doing to a lot to instigate positive redevelopment in Sunderland. The plans for the resi development on the civic centre is the kind of thing a lot of towns and cities across the UK should be doing for example - while the Riverside development should be a huge positive. This paragraph is absolutely spot-on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Hetton-le-hole Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 6 hours ago, CFlan said: Hetton-le-hole Why does my brain read that as Heaton-le-shithole? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 On 11/06/2023 at 13:44, RS said: we never had a problem getting some of the biggest bands in the worlds stage gear in place in the past? Imagine seeing Queen at SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 This video is interesting. According to someone in the comments the Gallowgate land is going to be called "Sela City Zone" and they are even considering building a tunnel from St James Boulevard to bypass traffic away from that area. Whatever happens, it looks like the land is going to be significantly different from the usual bog-standard fan zone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likelylad Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 They’re definitely following the City route to a tee apart illegally breaking of ffp. The Ethiad fan zone is pretty decent but obviously it was needed due to there being absolutely nothing around that area. Whereas we’re right in the city centre. Hopefully it doesn’t take too much trade away from places in the town. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Can’t wait to get some proper fan facilities and proper merchandising and all that. Will need a kit manufacturer who can do better than a few photoshop images of players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphanage Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 57 minutes ago, Wandy said: This video is interesting. According to someone in the comments the Gallowgate land is going to be called "Sela City Zone" and they are even considering building a tunnel from St James Boulevard to bypass traffic away from that area. Whatever happens, it looks like the land is going to be significantly different from the usual bog-standard fan zone. Heres a prediction , the fan zone will be instead of enlarging St James Park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, Orphanage said: Heres a prediction , the fan zone will be instead of enlarging St James Park No chance. It will all happen in one development I think, albeit maybe in stages. Jamie Reuben already stated in that recent podcast that stadium expansion was an important part of growing the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 44 minutes ago, Likelylad said: They’re definitely following the City route to a tee apart illegally breaking of ffp. The Ethiad fan zone is pretty decent but obviously it was needed due to there being absolutely nothing around that area. Whereas we’re right in the city centre. Hopefully it doesn’t take too much trade away from places in the town. I haven’t watched the video, mostly because I find that the people who do it, usually take something from an article, and come up with an answer that’s nowhere near. Anyway, here’s my 2 cents. I feel like you have touched on the need for a fanzone in regards to FFP. Having a fanzone where shirts are sold, food and beverages etc would increase our income, especially if it can be used outside of match days and in addition to having match going fans, we also have fans outside watching the match (where applicable). On top of this, if we are extending or rebuilding SJP, then they will likely be wanting to host events, such as Champions League finals, and I’m guessing they will use it as pressure to take the FA Cup semi-finals back to neutral venues. For UEFA and FIFA competition finals, you are required to have a fan park outside the stadium. Currently we already have mini fan parks, but having a dedicated permanent space allows us to one up our competitors. In the case of Euro’s or World Cup bids, it’s something over the SOL. I can see many reasons why we would be interested in a fan park, and I don’t think one reason alone would be the reason why we do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Likelylad said: They’re definitely following the City route to a tee apart illegally breaking of ffp. The Ethiad fan zone is pretty decent but obviously it was needed due to there being absolutely nothing around that area. Whereas we’re right in the city centre. Hopefully it doesn’t take too much trade away from places in the town. dont think it will. fanzones arent for everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 A fanzone that's open on away days seems like it would be a hit. Even better if the club can broadcast matches that aren't on TV (probably not allowed). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: A fanzone that's open on away days seems like it would be a hit. Even better if the club can broadcast matches that aren't on TV (probably not allowed). Nah, it won’t be allowed. They are only allowed to be shown at the stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Likelylad said: They’re definitely following the City route to a tee apart illegally breaking of ffp. The Ethiad fan zone is pretty decent but obviously it was needed due to there being absolutely nothing around that area. Whereas we’re right in the city centre. Hopefully it doesn’t take too much trade away from places in the town. Doubtful, be aimed more towards kids/families Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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