redpole Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Spoke with a friend yesterday who is on Portsmouth FC trust and he says we are in talks for a pre season friendly at Ashton Gate, anyone else heard this? He seems to think it's to open the new stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 What? That little L2 side on the south coast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Should be a sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 What train are they getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 25 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: What? That little L2 side on the south coast? Pathetic, if true ! I would have at least hoped they had perhaps a Prem team lined up for this; and had it organised some while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 34 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: What train are they getting? The 0657....if you've read the book, or can remember those days, you'll know what I'm on about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 26, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 21 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: Pathetic, if true ! I would have at least hoped they had perhaps a Prem team lined up for this; and had it organised some while ago. Remember that there will need to be a few "test" events of the new stands etc before getting the full safety certificate Maybe this will be used for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 2 minutes ago, phantom said: Remember that there will need to be a few "test" events of the new stands etc before getting the full safety certificate Maybe this will be used for that Can't you buy safety certificates in eBay these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Offence to Portsmouth, but Southampton, surely? Or failing that, Bournemouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 32 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: Pathetic, if true ! I would have at least hoped they had perhaps a Prem team lined up for this; and had it organised some while ago. Last year they had to do test events for the South Stand before it could be opened to capacity. So assuming it's the same this year, a Premier League side would be a stupid idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Wilde Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Have they scored yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 A reasonable standard of side for a pre season friendly, fine for a test event and a run out. Doubt this will be branded as the 'grand opening' though. I'm sure they've got something organised.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 25 minutes ago, Robin1988 said: Last year they had to do test events for the South Stand before it could be opened to capacity. So assuming it's the same this year, a Premier League side would be a stupid idea. Yes, fair shout. Possibly a number of games of similar standing to follow ? If there is a "grand opening" though I would hope for more high profile opposition, perhaps the weekend before the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 26, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 18 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: A reasonable standard of side for a pre season friendly, fine for a test event and a run out. Doubt this will be branded as the 'grand opening' though. I'm sure they've got something organised.. Would expect something to happen in an international break late autumn time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I think the grand opening marquee game per se will be next pre season with the club looking to attract a big team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Well some game will have to be a first for the new stand. I doubt we will be making much of a fuss of a grand openinng ceremony to welcome a stand opening, it's hardly worthy of a ceremony where the Mayor will cut a ribbon and we have a band playing while we stare at performing parrots on unicycles. It's just a game of football, or have I got this wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 26, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 14 minutes ago, screech said: Well some game will have to be a first for the new stand. I doubt we will be making much of a fuss of a grand openinng ceremony to welcome a stand opening, it's hardly worthy of a ceremony where the Mayor will cut a ribbon and we have a band playing while we stare at performing parrots on unicycles. It's just a game of football, or have I got this wrong. Valid point, it's not like we've move into a new stadium - just the completion of two new stands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thank God we didn't move, at least we were spared Wham's embarrassing spectacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I just had this vision of Dave L dressed as a Victorian master of ceremonies, rounding up an expectant crowd shouting "Behold, prepare to be amazed" with the stand behind him covered by enormous curtains. To the side of him there are dwarf people and a chained bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Why do we need a grand opening? As has been said its not a new build? Save the buzz for the first game of the season. Have a couple of small friendlies with just the west stand open to gain the certificates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Jack Dawe said: Offence to Portsmouth, but Southampton, surely? Or failing that, Bournemouth. Portsmouth would probably bring more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Let play the G*s Bound to fill the place and have plenty locked out - could test everything in one go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 2 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Let play the G*s Bound to fill the place and have plenty locked out - could test everything in one go.... Why not? They'd hate it though. Coming to our gleaming new stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 11 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Let play the G*s Bound to fill the place and have plenty locked out - could test everything in one go.... But then the place would need a thorough cleaning before the real football teams come to visit. I'd rather they didn't come anywhere near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 56 minutes ago, screech said: Well some game will have to be a first for the new stand. I doubt we will be making much of a fuss of a grand openinng ceremony to welcome a stand opening, it's hardly worthy of a ceremony where the Mayor will cut a ribbon and we have a band playing while we stare at performing parrots on unicycles. It's just a game of football, or have I got this wrong. Pre-season friendly against a big team. Give out thousands of free tickets to schools/colleges make it into a day event for the families / kids, let people populate the whole off all the stands and let them wonder around to see the facilities. That would be a nice way to open the completed stadium, get people maybe interested in what we have to offer and give people a good day out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 1 hour ago, The Gasbuster said: Yes, fair shout. Possibly a number of games of similar standing to follow ? If there is a "grand opening" though I would hope for more high profile opposition, perhaps the weekend before the season starts. True, I think you have to stagger your build-up too so you can understand them being cautious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 5 minutes ago, Fiale said: Pre-season friendly against a big team. Give out thousands of free tickets to schools/colleges make it into a day event for the families / kids, let people populate the whole off all the stands and let them wonder around to see the facilities. That would be a nice way to open the completed stadium, get people maybe interested in what we have to offer and give people a good day out... We should be doing that for the whole of the season I think. Open the top tier to schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Jack Dawe said: Offence to Portsmouth, but Southampton, surely? Or failing that, Bournemouth. I would rather stick with Pompey than those two, Pompey are still a bigger club than either of those, neither of them would average 18,000 in league 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 1 hour ago, pride of the west said: I think the grand opening marquee game per se will be next pre season with the club looking to attract a big team. Are the gappers opening a new stand then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 2 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: Pathetic, if true ! I would have at least hoped they had perhaps a Prem team lined up for this; and had it organised some while ago. They did Aston Villa But then realised 2 X home games against Villa in 3 weeks wasn't ideal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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