Selred Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I know this is mentioned in the stadium matters section but it deserves to have its own thread in this section. For those who don't know the new stand has officially been named as 'The Lansdown Stand' and well deserved. I'm sure someone will upload the picture. Thank you for all you've done for the club and what a fantastic stadium we now have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 If someone could film the reaction he gets today that would be class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigratedRobin Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Here it is. Pic. stolen from Tomarse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I would like to see the South Stand become the Williams Stand, we would then have stands named after three of the most significant Chairmen in the last 60 years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said: I would like to see the South Stand become the Williams Stand, we would then have stands named after three of the most significant Chairmen in the last 60 years.. Agreed. Though, imagine it will be a name relevant to the Rugby. Only fair I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Just now, Septic Peg said: Agreed. Though, imagine it will be a name relevant to the Rugby. Only fair I suppose. Surely Bristol must have had some bloke called Williams play for them at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Sounds right doesn't it, "The Lansdown Stand". Rolls off the tongue nicely. Terrific stuff. South Stand needs a name now though, it's the odd one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Very pleased with this and a fitting tribute to SL's commitment to the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Also, hasn't been mentioned much but it's impressive how we haven't over-commercialised the new stadium. That stand could easily have been "The Tesco Stand" or whatever but, no, it's got a proper name with proper relevance. Likewise they haven't sold every available space on the stand for advertising, and it looks much smarter as a result. Full marks, Bristol Sport - certainly no sign of the "identity erosion" that some like to claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I like the idea of the side stands named after the people who build/paid for the stands and the ends named after players. For me John Atyeo is still the most significant player in our history and I'd like him upgraded to the South Stand.They can rename the current Atyeo after a rugby player if they like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 1 minute ago, Sleepy1968 said: I like the idea of the side stands named after the people who build/paid for the stands and the ends named after players. For me John Atyeo is still the most significant player in our history and I'd like him upgraded to the South Stand.They can rename the current Atyeo after a rugby player if they like. Then one day when the Atyeo is redeveloped will you want his name moved back over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 8 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: I like the idea of the side stands named after the people who build/paid for the stands and the ends named after players. For me John Atyeo is still the most significant player in our history and I'd like him upgraded to the South Stand.They can rename the current Atyeo after a rugby player if they like. That wouldn't cause any confusion at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 13 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Also, hasn't been mentioned much but it's impressive how we haven't over-commercialised the new stadium. That stand could easily have been "The Tesco Stand" or whatever but, no, it's got a proper name with proper relevance. Likewise they haven't sold every available space on the stand for advertising, and it looks much smarter as a result. Full marks, Bristol Sport - certainly no sign of the "identity erosion" that some like to claim. There's plenty of time for that yet @ChippenhamRed. Rightky deserved to name the stand after the man who's delivered us our outstanding stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 11 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Also, hasn't been mentioned much but it's impressive how we haven't over-commercialised the new stadium. That stand could easily have been "The Tesco Stand" or whatever but, no, it's got a proper name with proper relevance. Likewise they haven't sold every available space on the stand for advertising, and it looks much smarter as a result. Full marks, Bristol Sport - certainly no sign of the "identity erosion" that some like to claim. If you look really closely though you'll notice 'Hargreaves' in arial 8 pt, just after 'The'. bloody sell outs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I always fancied The Steve Lansdown Ashton Gate Arena The SLAGA or you could drop the Arena and just rename it The Irene! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I don't want to be disingenuous but does Jon Lansdown deserve this yet? In all seriousness he (Steve) should have had the stadium named after him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Just now, 29AR said: I don't want to be disingenuous but does Jon Lansdown deserve this yet? In all seriousness he should have had the stadium named after him. He strikes me as quite humble, it probably took a lot of cajoling to get the stand name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 6 minutes ago, Charliesboots said: There's plenty of time for that yet @ChippenhamRed. Rightky deserved to name the stand after the man who's delivered us our outstanding stadium. If they were going to do it they would have done it from the start. The South Stand is actually sponsored by dribuild, but is still called the South Stand. So we have no reason to think it'll change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, 29AR said: I don't want to be disingenuous but does Jon Lansdown deserve this yet? In all seriousness he should have had the stadium named after him. The stadium already has a name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, 29AR said: I don't want to be disingenuous but does Jon Lansdown deserve this yet? In all seriousness he (Steve) should have had the stadium named after him. But then it might get referred to as The Steve Lansdown / Ashton Gate Stadium... The SLAGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, RumRed said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 6 minutes ago, RumRed said: He strikes me as quite humble, it probably took a lot of cajoling to get the stand name. He's not on the board though is he? 5 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: The stadium already has a name! Not in perpetuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1174656219253473&id=604512012934566 Video of unveiling here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 28 minutes ago, 29AR said: I don't want to be disingenuous but does Jon Lansdown deserve this yet? In all seriousness he (Steve) should have had the stadium named after him. Would I have to rename my son to Steve? Not sure I'm on board with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, !james said: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1174656219253473&id=604512012934566 Video of unveiling here Steve's humility brings a lump to the throat and a tear to the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Red Army 75 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Just walked in and seen it . A fitting tribute to a top top man . I salute u Mr lansdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Just walked in and seen it . A fitting tribute to a top top man . I salute u Mr lansdown Hope there is some sort of crowd "salute" for Steve this afternoon before kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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