Drew Peacock Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 What could have changed in a week. Barr might have put their extension of time claim in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Barr might have put their extension of time claim in. A Barr Tardis, or Bardis if you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Again.its an over heard thing. I over heard someone say that their are drainage problems under the South Stand. Wouldn't have a clue if this was true or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 how are the hospitality seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Cynical long term fan has a nightmare where , on the final Saturday of the season , the new South Stand slides into large sinkhole as shock late Walsall winner denies City promotion !!!! Ha ha Nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Again.its an over heard thing. I over heard someone say that their are drainage problems under the South Stand. Wouldn't have a clue if this was true or not! Maybe it's those pesky East End foxes underneath the footings again?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I heard that the project is 12 weeks behind, the metal framework was meant to be finished by the end of January. We'll soon know by the sound of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Overheard someone yesterday saying that all the seats will be in place but the amenities under the stand won't be open so it'l be temp stuff.. Obviously, don't know how true this is. The guy was claiming to know the site manager so who knows, it is believable I guessThis sounds like the most likely scenario. There is still 4 months to finish the basic structure and, from recent progress, that seems to be achievable. Fill in the centre section, bolt on a few seats and bung on a bit more roof and it's done. The new concourse under the Dolman and south stand is a nice to have. The club has got to get the stand open on time as this is essential to the Williams rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I heard they've had a look again and it turns out the stand does actually face East but the club are just gonna say cock it we'll stick with South. Food vouchers for anyone who feels strongly about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 This sounds like the most likely scenario. There is still 4 months to finish the basic structure and, from recent progress, that seems to be achievable. Fill in the centre section, bolt on a few seats and bung on a bit more roof and it's done. The new concourse under the Dolman and south stand is a nice to have. The club has got to get the stand open on time as this is essential to the Williams rebuild. As long as the actual viewing area is open, I can't see why there would be any sort of backlash. As long as the stand is useable, it doesn't effect the West stand side of the project nor the pitch and Dolman so what's the problem? We can live without bars and kiosks as we haven't had them before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Due to a missreading of the plans, consturction of the south stand will result in the goal line at that end having a bend in it in order to fit the pitch in. The club are in discussion with the football league to gain special dispensation for this and SC is scheduling extra practice into preseason training for inswinging corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 They'll only be selling Fosters, The Amber Gnats-piss on draught.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyou Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Now that did make I laugh Made me grin some what too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Again.its an over heard thing. I over heard someone say that their are drainage problems under the South Stand. Wouldn't have a clue if this was true or not! it's not a problem Bill, these 2 have been brought in as consultants for the drainage problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 The computer system has crashed and lost all the ST renewals. We'll have to start again. Ha! Would anybody be that surprised by this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 it's not a problem Bill, these 2 have been brought in as consultants for the drainage problems. Tedandralph.jpg Is that your photo of locals enjoying the Ashton Vale "village green" over the week-end EMB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I tell you now, if they are about to announce the food vouchers are being withdrawn I will go bloody mental. Go on City, I dare you. Just try it and watch me defect to the Gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 They're going to name it the 'Tony Pulis Stand'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I have a feeling this is not going to be good news. Seriously. Consider how far behind schedule they are, and then consider when it should have been a functioning and completed stand. Put 2 and 2 together and come up with a pretty obvious 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 If they knew it wasn't going to be ready as long back as Saturday they wouldn't be continuing to sell season tickets. If there is an announcement I'd be willing to bet it's nothing major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 If they knew it wasn't going to be ready as long back as Saturday they wouldn't be continuing to sell season tickets. If there is an announcement I'd be willing to bet it's nothing major. Don't be so quick to assume fella. This project has been behind since November, and is at least 3, possibly 4 month behind schedule now. That's not easy to make up with a bit of overtime here and there. Here's the Project Manager : https://uk.linkedin.com/in/peterpjsmith Not sure how someone with a degree in History should be a) working as a 1st team scout at a Championship level football club, or b) be given responsibility for a multi-million pound huge and unprecendented construction project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 A whole thread about rumour and innuendo. Mostly negative of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I'm sure he used to post on this forum years and years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 A ground share with Swindon for the first two months of the season it is then.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Don't be so quick to assume fella. This project has been behind since November, and is at least 3, possibly 4 month behind schedule now. That's not easy to make up with a bit of overtime here and there. Here's the Project Manager :https://uk.linkedin.com/in/peterpjsmith Not sure how someone with a degree in History should be a) working as a 1st team scout at a Championship level football club, or b) be given responsibility for a multi-million pound huge and unprecendented construction project? I forget who his best mate is this Project manager!!! Jon somebody I think!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 my guess is the balti pies have been discontinued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 The new West Stand is going to be located in Botswana. Something about easing traffic congestion.*taps finger on nose, ITK-style* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 my guess is the balti pies have been discontinued That won't curry favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Don't be so quick to assume fella. This project has been behind since November, and is at least 3, possibly 4 month behind schedule now. That's not easy to make up with a bit of overtime here and there. Here's the Project Manager :https://uk.linkedin.com/in/peterpjsmith Not sure how someone with a degree in History should be a) working as a 1st team scout at a Championship level football club, or b) be given responsibility for a multi-million pound huge and unprecendented construction project? Fair enough, you don't need to be a subject matter expert to be able to manage a project, but that profile suggests zero project management experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I heard the build was 8 weeks behind schedule back in January. I asked Martin Griffiths the other week if the build would definitely be complete and he didn't commit to an answer, instead saying something along the lines of "fingers crossed". So yeah, my guess would be the announcement is about a delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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