manorpark Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 48 minutes ago, Sima said: Looking at the footprint of the Leazes/Milburn corner you wouldn't be able to replicate it on the Leazes/East Stand as it would overlap Leazes Terrace. It would be a difficult problem, but definitely not impossible to solve with the Reuben Bros expertise in this type of thing, and their financial clout, as well as P I F and their financial clout - in conjunction with a favourable City Council. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 51 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said: That's another possibility. I also think they'll look into maybe going down and adding maybe 4 or 5 rows to the front of each stand. That's what Ajax did at the Arena which upped their capacity from 52k to 55,500. With SJP being on high land I wouldn't expect any water table problems and it's quite an easy way of adding 3/4k seats. Wouldn't be sure about the water table. The Lort burn rises in Leazes Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 31 minutes ago, manorpark said: It would be a difficult problem, but definitely not impossible to solve with the Reuben Bros expertise in this type of thing, and their financial clout, as well as P I F and their financial clout - in conjunction with a favourable City Council. Hard to believe it wasnt so long ago we were having an owner sell off the land and finish expansion plans and the council going along with it. Its hard to believe this turn around sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Wallsendmag said: That's another possibility. I also think they'll look into maybe going down and adding maybe 4 or 5 rows to the front of each stand. That's what Ajax did at the Arena which upped their capacity from 52k to 55,500. With SJP being on high land I wouldn't expect any water table problems and it's quite an easy way of adding 3/4k seats. They do have drainage issues at the Leazes end, that's why they've kept the sloping pitch albeit it's not as intense as it was. Tour guide was talking about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Can the Milburn not be extended upwards? It would probably require a road re-route to counter encroachment onto the current road, but it’s been done before somewhat… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 39 minutes ago, HTT II said: Can the Milburn not be extended upwards? It would probably require a road re-route to counter encroachment onto the current road, but it’s been done before somewhat… You want another tier above Level 7? Really? You already almost need binoculars at the top of L7. Anything higher than that and you'll need the James Webb Telescope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Just now, Wandy said: You want another tier above Level 7? Really? You already almost need binoculars at the top of L7. Anything higher than that and you'll need the James Webb Telescope. Yes, if it can be done, why not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Even if it’s just a few extra rows… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, HTT II said: Even if it’s just a few extra rows… Going full Hamm on that lopsided-ness eh? Be class if we could at least have a matching gallowgate end like, but maybe a full height single tier! Sounds class in my head Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Yeah sounds good. Level 8 and 9. Tickets for a quid. I'd take the whole family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Flatten the East stand, build a new bigger, steeper East stand in same footprint. Bolt five gigantic heat lamps to the back to solve Leazes Terrace sunlight problems, job done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Wandy said: This is along the lines of what we need. L7 extended to Gallowgate and a lined-up glass wall on top of whatever East Stand we end up with, so that all sound is kept enclosed within the stadium. and we have a winner!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 That glass wall looks mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nun tumblers Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Could they not remove Leazes terrace brick by brick and rebuild it at Spital tongues or morpeth or summat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 No, go away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
veriaqa Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Should add "No! You cant remove leazes terraces brick by brick!" To the title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Mods? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 If there’s gonna be a poll I think, St. James’ Park “No! You can’t remove leases terraces brick by brick!” Is too long for a thread title like. sorry V. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Perhaps do a concave mirror system instead of the glass to focus beams of concentrated sunlight into the opponents' eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Biggsbond14 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Nun tumblers said: Could they not remove Leazes terrace brick by brick and rebuild it at Spital tongues or morpeth or summat. Are you the numpty who suggested that on the chronicle app or was it Facebook? bordering on stupid beyond belief Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 TBF it is possible to move a building, it's just to expensive, Beamish Museum do it all the time but on a much smaller scale with donated buildings ready for demolition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Just keep in mind that any prospective new stadium (if they had decided they had to go that route to increase capacity, at a different location) could cost around £500+ million (London Stadium cost £486 million, in 2011 money - or £689 million, in 2022 money - according to Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Stadium). If a new stadium would cost ~£500 million, then a sizable budget would likely be available to move some historic buildings to enable the ground to be expanded without the expense of a whole new stadium. For example, £50 million to move the buildings and £200 million to expand and renovate St. James' Park saves then 50% of the cost of a new stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Loving the title change. Every time I came into this thread there were different people arguing about leazes terrace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Just now, Scoot said: Loving the title change. Every time I came into this thread there were different people arguing about leazes terrace. It’s BEAUTIFUL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 19 hours ago, Wandy said: This is along the lines of what we need. L7 extended to Gallowgate and a lined-up glass wall on top of whatever East Stand we end up with, so that all sound is kept enclosed within the stadium. There'll be some canny shadows covering the pitch off that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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