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Post by Tstone on Feb 3, 2017 16:37:41 GMT
For crying out loud! A BIT DISAPPOINTED is not moaning. Im simply saying it would of been nice to add a bit of colour to the stand instead of it all being the same I'm sure if you want to buy a few gallons of Hemmerite and get the brushes out as a volunteer, the club would be more than happy for you to sort that out. It is expensive though. Oh dear - there was I thinking Hemmerite was a haemeroid cream - didn't get rid of but gave them a lovely finish
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 17:16:12 GMT
Why waste time painting it nice colours, the object is to get it finished asap to get the safety certificate issue so it can be used. Also a bit of a waste of time and money since the barriers won't be visible when it's full up anyway. Why bother putting MUFC in yellow seats on the main stand then? Ooh, could it be so it actually looks good when then ground is empty rather than a bland stainless steel behemoth?
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Post by jte on Feb 3, 2017 17:49:22 GMT
all this talk about the new stand, and no one is asking how all the extra people are going to get in. just as important as the new stand with regard to ground grading are the new turnstiles, and here they are;
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Post by daveu on Feb 3, 2017 18:31:05 GMT
Also a bit of a waste of time and money since the barriers won't be visible when it's full up anyway. Why bother putting MUFC in yellow seats on the main stand then? Ooh, could it be so it actually looks good when then ground is empty rather than a bland stainless steel behemoth? Except that different coloured seats don't cost extra.
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Post by Raymondo316 on Feb 3, 2017 19:24:02 GMT
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Post by Loftus Road Stone. on Feb 3, 2017 20:52:50 GMT
Great photo it shows its sheer size The latest from the project manager. Those who have been following the daily publication of photos or going down in person to see the stand being built will have noticed the terrace stanchions going in this week. They are being fitted closer together than in most stands. The stand was designed at a slightly steeper angle than most stands these days, in order to fit it in the tight space available at the North End and to improve the views. As a result the club are obliged by the safety authorities to add in additional rows of stanchions, every one metre or so. Between the rows of stanchions there will be two steps, comfortable for two people standing one behind the other. It may take a bit of getting used to at first as you won’t be able to walk up through the middle of the terrace because of the rows of stanchions. However that also means that many more fans will be able to lean and rest on one of the stanchions when it’s necessary. The away fans’ area for segregated matches will be to the right hand side (as it is at present). It will be able to vary in size depending on the away team’s ticket requirements. There is additional home and away disabled seating being provided. The stand is designed to be converted fully to seating if required at some stage in the future. There is also the possibility of adding a few seats in the away section in due course, if feasible. Under the stand it is intended to provide access to additional toilet facilities. These will have to be simple temporary facilities to start with for financial reasons. For segregated games away supporters will still have access to the existing toilets by the east exit stairs. It is also intended to provide a small beer bar somewhere under the concourse and a hot food and drinks outlet as well. Watch this space for further details. For those of you who are beginning to worry: yes we do intend to cover over the roof, and as well as a full covering, the roof is designed (unlike the main stand) to take advertising boards on the front, so as soon as we can find a sponsor it will be adorned appropriately. Last but not least, subject to unforeseens or ‘force majeure’, it is hoped to have the stand open for the Barrow home match on 1 April, although there is an outside chance it could be ready for Sutton or Lincoln in mid-March.
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Post by mike1968 on Feb 4, 2017 11:44:33 GMT
Apologies if it has been posted/answered before but I saw a post somewhere that had a photo of the old stand/terrace from the Springfield End at another club. I did ask the question at the time where it was but don't think there was an answer... Anyone know who's got it now?? www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVnCebW1SmYCheers JDL and Raymondo316. I saw the Friday Interview this morning and thought the stand in the Solihull flashbacks looked familiar...
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Post by Benny on Feb 4, 2017 11:55:27 GMT
Someone likes the word stanchion.
I always thought a stanchion supported a stand roof and you lean on a barrier.
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Post by daveu on Feb 7, 2017 16:32:34 GMT
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Post by Raymondo316 on Feb 7, 2017 16:56:49 GMT
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Post by jdl on Feb 7, 2017 17:46:22 GMT
New Stand porn - I love it!
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Post by stonelacro on Feb 7, 2017 18:40:19 GMT
Did we buy it from Whitehawk?
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Post by kc7 on Feb 7, 2017 18:51:49 GMT
Very impressive indeed and it will look superb when completed. The owners should be applauded for something that clearly looks like a future investment and not some temporary structure simply to get the numbers up. I love it and COYS
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 16:00:31 GMT
Photo taken from James Whatman Way around 10.30 this morning. Roof was about half-way across. Click on it to make it larger.
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Post by toonarmy on Feb 8, 2017 16:28:47 GMT
this is Slough Towns new stand, now I realise the river side is last to be completed but wouldn't this be a welcome addition to give 4 enclosed sides, I know it's a pipe dream but it looks the part
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