EASTEND WURZEL Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Before S.L announced plans for a new ground he had made some noise on ground improvements at A.G. Obviously if we are to move then it would be pointless to spend vast amounts of cash, but some of the ideas he had would pay for themselves especially seeing as we are talking about 3 to 4 years. This season will see a rubber track between the edge of the pitch and the stands.(not ready for the Antwerp game) , and new plastic seats in the lower Williams stand. But he did have some more impressive ideas as well. He mentioned 8 executive boxes which would be on top of the club shop. ( see the crude attempt). Any body know if this is still a possibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eamer Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Would there be much point? Would we make back the money on it before we leave and move to the new Stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Would there be much point? Would we make back the money on it before we leave and move to the new Stadium? I would say that there is enough of an opportunity to at least conduct a feasibility study into costs and the interest that would be generated. If the amount we could charge for them breaks us even in one or two seasons, then I would say we should go for it. Remember, anyone who buys a box now, would be more likely to take one at the new ground. And to attract custom now, we could offer priority bookings for the new ground to anyone who buys one at the Gate. Until it's looked into (and bear in mind that may already have happened and decided against), then I don't think anyone could say either way if it would be worth doing, but a feasibility study wouldn't cost too much to allow them to come to a conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Would there be much point? Would we make back the money on it before we leave and move to the new Stadium? Umm get them on board now ready for the new stadium? 4 years revenue on boxes.. well probably looking at £10-15k a season x 8 x 4 seasons = enough to make it viable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Umm get them on board now ready for the new stadium? 4 years revenue on boxes.. well probably looking at £10-15k a season x 8 x 4 seasons = enough to make it viable Do we sell out our current executive boxes? I've no idea but we seem to have been advertising them on the main site so i'd guess not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Do we sell out our current executive boxes? I've no idea but we seem to have been advertising them on the main site so i'd guess not? We're advertising for boxes that we don't have?!? Unless I'm missing something glaringly obvious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 This would be a good idea, the stadium wont be ready for another 4 years or maybe longer so i think we should take advantage of this know. Did Sl actually say this was being considered?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 We're advertising for boxes that we don't have?!? Unless I'm missing something glaringly obvious! Sorry i meant the corporate hospitality packages rather than places in non existing boxes (which i dunno, if we sold those i'd have alot of respect for Sextone!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 We did have planning permission or we did apply for planning permission years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceRed Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I'm sure there would be a market for a small number of exec boxes over the next few years. There would be no other competition in the whole city (I can't see a major company wanting to take key clients to Rovers v Hereford...). Obviously I don't know the costs of building them, but would imagine we could certainly generate a good profit - if we reached the Prem while still at AG we could ask what we wanted for them, especially if there were only about 5-10 available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I'm sure there's a market, there better be or the new stadium will fail pretty spectacularly, but is there one for watching from on top of the club shop in a temporary box..not so sure. Guess it'd depend how it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think this would be genearted some much need revenue, as a championship club nowadays you need boxes to comepete with the likes of wolves birmingham etc. Plus it deffinety would make the ground look more complete with that corner being filled in, did SL say this was deffinetly happening or was it just a suggestion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTEND WURZEL Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think this would be genearted some much need revenue, as a championship club nowadays you need boxes to comepete with the likes of wolves birmingham etc. Plus it deffinety would make the ground look more complete with that corner being filled in, did SL say this was deffinetly happening or was it just a suggestion? He has had this idea for at least 2 seasons now but it keeps being put on hold , Cost is the main issue but personally i would like to see them built I'm sure they would sell and it would add a much needed addition to our ground. Plus in terms of building them it could be done at any time as the position of them does not interfere with the general running of the stadium. This would also help with selling boxes in the new ground as I'm sure the occupants would renew (they could be given 1st refusal on better position boxes say on the halfway line!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray White Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I can definitely vouch for the new seats in the Williams because I've been down there fitting them. Although I personally think it would have been better to replace the wooden ones in the Williams. I think boxes over the club shop are a good idea and the club wouldn't have nay problem shifting them, but where will the Sky pundits sit when they come down if they can't go on top of the club shop anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTEND WURZEL Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I can definitely vouch for the new seats in the Williams because I've been down there fitting them. Although I personally think it would have been better to replace the wooden ones in the Williams. I think boxes over the club shop are a good idea and the club wouldn't have nay problem shifting them, but where will the Sky pundits sit when they come down if they can't go on top of the club shop anymore? use one of the boxes for all t.v broadcasts, pundits and commentators!! sky can afford it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 use one of the boxes for all t.v broadcasts, pundits and commentators!! sky can afford it They tend to climb up a ladder for access. I'm not sure your buisnessman drinking champers would be up for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTEND WURZEL Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 They tend to climb up a ladder for access. I'm not sure your buisnessman drinking champers would be up for that. I'm pretty sure the original plans for the boxes showed access through an internal staircase into a narrow corridor running the length of the executive suite, accessed through the office next to the club shops side entrance. (the contents of the office would be re situated). This is the closest entrance to the Williams stand for access to the restaurant and corporate hospitality facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city nut Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Before S.L announced plans for a new ground he had made some noise on ground improvements at A.G. Obviously if we are to move then it would be pointless to spend vast amounts of cash, but some of the ideas he had would pay for themselves especially seeing as we are talking about 3 to 4 years. This season will see a rubber track between the edge of the pitch and the stands.(not ready for the Antwerp game) , and new plastic seats in the lower Williams stand. But he did have some more impressive ideas as well. He mentioned 8 executive boxes which would be on top of the club shop. ( see the crude attempt). Any body know if this is still a possibility? The club already have planning consent for 12 no. temporary boxes above the existing club shop. This was granted under application ref 04/00381F on the 21 April 2004. Unfortunately there are no plans available on Bristol City Councils website for viewing. The club have 5 years to implement this consent (21 April 2009). So the answer to your question is, yes, it is still a possibility. However, I would assume the club would have implemented this consent by now, if they had any intention of carrying out the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I would imagine if we go up this season then they will be put up faster than Carle came and went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray White Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I would imagine if we go up this season then they will be put up faster than Carle came and went. Very good sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTEND WURZEL Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 New revamped A.G with boxes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHanded Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ha ha re occuring plans for the gate! Flicking through an old programme this week ( Liverpool friendly July 1997) and they had plans in there for boxes to be put in the dolman. Lose about 9 rows from the top and the boxes would have been built there. The way up to these boxes, a lift And construction was due o start at the end of the 97/98 season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I BELIEVE Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Feel sorry for the people who sit on the wooden seats in the upper williams stand, why don't they just put the plastic seats up there then AG will looks a hell of a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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