Abacus Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 3 minutes ago, LFEE said: What you moaning about?  Not a fan of  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Obviously the footprint is approximated but still think that will end up being a nightmare at planning. Could see it taking forever and ultimately getting called into SoS if recommended for approval. Â I also still don't see how you build it without some time spent elsewhere during construction, the amount of which would vary depending on final footprint. Â Still think Castle Leazes would be far easier... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I understand the qualms about bowls TBH, I would hope that something cool could be done with the exterior.  Personally I love the ones that light up and have cool modern materials not he outside, but I get it may not be to everyone's tastes.  I've raved about the experience of Spurs stadium before, couldn't believe how great it was. If you combined the scale and drama of that with getting the right groups of Geordies in the right places, you could genuinely produce the best atmosphere anywhere.  Of course I will miss SJP a hell of a lot and be sad to see it go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I think that proposal is easily the best one if we want to expand properly. The alternative option of expanding the Gallowgate isn't bad either but it's hard to accept that the East Stand will never get expanded. Realistically the East Stand would need a rebuild too and the rest of the ground needs a big refurb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 minute ago, ponsaelius said: Obviously the footprint is approximated but still think that will end up being a nightmare at planning. Could see it taking forever and ultimately getting called into SoS if recommended for approval. Â I also still don't see how you build it without some time spent elsewhere during construction, the amount of which would vary depending on final footprint. Â Still think Castle Leazes would be far easier... Relaxation in planning laws on the way just in time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Wish I could find the post where someone said it would be in that area and theirs loads adamant that it couldn't be  Hmmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 minute ago, jack j said: Wish I could find the post where someone said it would be in that area and theirs loads adamant that it couldn't be  Hmmm  To be fair to whoever that was, the article does mention there is likely to be opposition from the council. This is far from done. Just heirarchy at the club are leaning towards recommending this option to the PIF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 The Council love money , PIF have money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 If they commit to creating green space elsewhere in the city and taking on the upkeep of the remaining parts of Leazes Park I could see the council backing this proposal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) 10 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said:  To be fair to whoever that was, the article does mention there is likely to be opposition from the council. This is far from done. Just heirarchy at the club are leaning towards recommending this option to the PIF. Plenty saying it could never ever happen and taking the piss when it was posted last year Edited February 4 by jack j Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 minute ago, JonBez comesock said: The Council love money , PIF have money  The council politically will have a lot of motivation to take the investment no doubt, particularly if it includes the club taking on long term maintenance of a new expanded LP around the stadium or the council getting a load of cash to do so.  The issue is the various statutory bodies involved in the process. I personally don't think you're ever going to get Historic England to do anything other than object to this in the strongest terms - and that will mean any approval from the council needing to go against their objection. So you're almost certainly looking at it ending up getting called into the SoS and that could mean we're years and years away from a spade in the ground.  I know the Castle Leazes plan also had the same threat to it in the 90s (hence why SJH dumped it) but I do think that would be a far easier sell this time around (particularly if you're not retaining anything but parkland on SJP). Perhaps that's the fall-back option if this doesn't sail. Not unusual to have another option held back up your sleeve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) PIF could literally buy off everyone in Tyneside with a nominal fraction of their pocket change if they felt like they needed to. Â "The Gateshead Flyover, brought to you by PIF"Â Edited February 4 by Dr.Spaceman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 21 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Â Don't think there's any need to get into the nitty gritty of the debate again. But in a nutshell I'd sooner stay at SJP than see us occupy a bog seat design like Spurs. Â We all know where you stand on the issue, there's no need to be an arse about it. There are good reasons to move and there are good reasons to stay; it depends on what you value and not everyone is the same. Â Â Are there any modern stadiums that don't have a bog seat design like? Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Owners must be selling up.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Â 14 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Obviously the footprint is approximated but still think that will end up being a nightmare at planning. Could see it taking forever and ultimately getting called into SoS if recommended for approval. Â I also still don't see how you build it without some time spent elsewhere during construction, the amount of which would vary depending on final footprint. Â Still think Castle Leazes would be far easier... Â I agree, although it seems less likely to end up getting called-in by the SoS under this government. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 minute ago, Dr.Spaceman said: PIF could literally buy off everyone in Tyneside with a nominal fraction of their pocket change if they felt like they needed to.  Not the way things are supposed to work like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 15 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I understand the qualms about bowls TBH, I would hope that something cool could be done with the exterior.  Personally I love the ones that light up and have cool modern materials not he outside, but I get it may not be to everyone's tastes.  I've raved about the experience of Spurs stadium before, couldn't believe how great it was. If you combined the scale and drama of that with getting the right groups of Geordies in the right places, you could genuinely produce the best atmosphere anywhere.  Of course I will miss SJP a hell of a lot and be sad to see it go.  What's the tl;dr of why you loved the Spurs stadium? Not being an arse, just asking.  Went for the away game and my take aways were - big ring of corporate around 3/4 of the ground was grim, lacked character, view from 10th row was substantially worse than would be from equivalent of SJP. Caveat that didn't go to bar. Atmosphere was also proper shit - but don't think can pin that on stadium much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 If we're moving I'm a big fan of that footprint, as close as possible to original site. Obviously wondering what that means for attendance during construction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 minute ago, Doctor Zaius said:  Not the way things are supposed to work like.  Of course it's not, but it's naive to suggest it doesn't happen everywhere all of the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 4 minutes ago, TRon said:   Are there any modern stadiums that don't have a bog seat design like?   New Everton stadium Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 In terms of location you cannot really ask for more, it’s as close to rebuilding on the same site as you can get, also leaves room for future development if required.  Also like how it will still be on the city skyline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Also the article mentions possibly playing at Murrayfield. Would never happen imo, but would be canny cool playing a few home games in Scotland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 2 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said: New Everton stadium  That just looks like one of them bogs with a square lid instead of a bowl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Can someone post the article please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I’d be dissapointed if we fall short of a 70k capacity. The location is fair with me, although so have concerns over the bandstand terrace of Leazes Park. The rest of it comes down to details really, what exactly it will offer, and what it will look like. I think whatever what it is, it will likely be a lot more acceptable to a Gallowgate extension that still leaves the rest of the stadium with a lot to be desired about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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