pigeon Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I've just seen Coventry Citys stadium design: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-25460481 Seems to be a lot of new stadiums planned at the moment with QPR, Brentford etc.. and all of them seem (to me at least) far more impressive and more interesting than our plans. To me, our plans seem very dull. One large stand poking out the top of a very square, old fashioned stadium. I'm not saying I want a souless bowl but something a bit more unique would be nice wouldn't it? Personally I really like the look of Brentfords design: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25249046 Now, before I get abuse hurled at me, this is only my opinion and I wanted to see how others felt as I know stadium design can be quite a touchy subject. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I think there is a huge difference between a redevelopment and a new build. That's it really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Cov does look a bit of a bowl but I agree about Brentford I like that a lot. I think you are being a little harsh, I think the AG redesign looks unique and IF we get the safe standing approval it could be the start if something special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Red Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 The Images you are seeing are concept design though. While ours have been through consultation. The final product will differ alot from these designs once Value Engineering comes into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 20, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I think the AG redesign looks unique and IF we get the safe standing approval it could be the start if something special But until the law changes that wont make any difference to us, just when the rugby club are using the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 While ours have been through consultation. And still there are no pictures of what that Wedlock really looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Brentford's is a little more imaginative, but Coventry's is just another plain four sided stadium with executive boxes, that somebody has used a jigsaw to carve curves in the back of the stands ..... it's not nothing new - it's been done by Huddersfield, Bolton, Brighton, Man City and others. Stadiums these days are far too similar to each other, whereas in the past they'd have idiosyncrasies and distinctive character. Whether you look at either a redeveloped AG or a new AV....again it's nothing new :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I thought Coventry's was hideous. Brentford's is better. I think Ashton Vale is really smart, Ashton Gate not so great, especially viewed from a distance, top of Winterstoke Road way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseleyhas2chins Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I've just seen Coventry Citys stadium design: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-25460481 Seems to be a lot of new stadiums planned at the moment with QPR, Brentford etc.. and all of them seem (to me at least) far more impressive and more interesting than our plans. To me, our plans seem very dull. One large stand poking out the top of a very square, old fashioned stadium. I'm not saying I want a souless bowl but something a bit more unique would be nice wouldn't it? Personally I really like the look of Brentfords design: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25249046 Now, before I get abuse hurled at me, this is only my opinion and I wanted to see how others felt as I know stadium design can be quite a touchy subject. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Don't pretend to know the full details behind the mess that is Coventry City but what is happening to the Ricoh and why are they proposing a new stadium, especially one that isn't actually in Cov ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Don't pretend to know the full details behind the mess that is Coventry City but what is happening to the Ricoh and why are they proposing a new stadium, especially one that isn't actually in Cov ?! Because they don't own the Ricoh and are in dispute with its owners - of whom Coventry City Council are the largest stakeholder - over unpaid rent. And we thought our council was anti-football! Anyway, new grounds anywhere seem to run into trouble these days. Brentford's plans have been opposed by a "residents group". They've already had to modify them once, losing many of the moneymakers from the redevelopment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 So is the Ricoh just sat there gathering dust ? Plainly ridiculous if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 What law ? It isn't illegal to stand at a football match as far as I am aware ? I thought its just a safety issue imposed by football authorities and local authorities ? Maybe I am wrong but I understand Cardiff fans stand in designated parts of their ground as do others around the country after reaching agreement with the authorities. If we have safe standing installed I see no reason why we couldn't use it straight away. Link on the legalities of standing at football http://www.fsf.org.uk/campaigns/safe-standing/the-legalities-of-standing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Ashton Vale is superior to Ashton Gate for many reasons but not least of all the architecture. It has a unique look that I would be proud to call home. The redevelopment plans, safe standing aside, are generic and anonymous. It is a depressing compromise in my book. When the inevitable announcement is made to ditch Ashton Vale, it'll be a sad day for the club and a terrible reflection on backwards Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Ashton Vale is superior to Ashton Gate for many reasons but not least of all the architecture. It has a unique look that I would be proud to call home. The redevelopment plans, safe standing aside, are generic and anonymous. It is a depressing compromise in my book. When the inevitable announcement is made to ditch Ashton Vale, it'll be a sad day for the club and a terrible reflection on backwards Bristol. Agree 100%, but how long (if we are first) would we be alone with safe standing if standing comes back for long. Soon it would be nothing special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 So is the Ricoh just sat there gathering dust ? Plainly ridiculous if so. I believe it's hosting such prestigious events as an audience with "psychic Sally" and the junior national archery championships.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Link on the legalities of standing at football http://www.fsf.org.uk/campaigns/safe-standing/the-legalities-of-standing/ I know we won't legally be allowed to use the safe standing until the law changes, But I can almost guarantee that people who buy tickets for those seats will be rarely using them, Just like the EE now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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