... Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Secretly, we ALL want to sit here, yes?Someone start a poll about this.I'd do this myself, but I don't have a computer. Uncle TFRP.S. I mean when it is finished next year - not now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I think towards the top of the lower tier will be the most popular. Poll is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I for one hope it is closed unless needed. Spread out fans will make AG like the Rioch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Secretly, we ALL want to sit here, yes?Someone start a poll about this.I'd do this myself, but I don't have a computer. Uncle TFRP.S. I mean when it is finished next year - not now.nope, Dolman til I die....or until they rename it the Build Base stand or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm sure the club said, at some point in the past, that the top tier will only be used as an overflow when there is a big gate and the rest of the ground is nearly sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I saw Barca play Espanyol at the Camp Neu a couple of years ago and our seats were way up in the third teir. The pitch looked like a postage stamp. It was a case of "spot the ball". Messi scored a hat trick - two penalties that he won....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 nope, Dolman til I die....or until they rename it the Build Base stand or whatever.You admit you cannot sing?? Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I for one hope it is closed unless needed. Spread out fans will make AG like the RiochIf you don't mind me saying, ... that's a pretty Bruceless comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 You won't be able to see the big screens in the SS corners from way up there. It's a no thanks from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 When we were in the top tier at Newcastle in our last spell in the Championship I felt quite detached from the action because we were so far away from the pitch. The new stand isn't quite on that scale, but I prefer to be a bit closer to the pitch. No doubt I'll still try it out at some point, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 . No doubt I'll still try it out at some point, though.First round of the JPT ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Bloody hope not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 The front row of the top tier will be some fantastic view (unless the railing is too high!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Not for me, don't do heights. I like being close to the action. I'll probably have a go up there for a one off match but I'll keep my season ticket in the South Stand again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I think towards the top of the lower tier will be the most popular. Poll is a good idea.Poll is a crap idea. I had one in front of me in the old Williams and it's really annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I'd be really surprised if the club does not let anyone buy a season ticket in this tier.Restrict sales in some areas for the reasons people have stated, but why leave such a great view to 'big games' or for overflow? Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I'd be really surprised if the club does not let anyone buy a season ticket in this tier.Restrict sales in some areas for the reasons people have stated, but why leave such a great view to 'big games' or for overflow? Uncle TFRbecause If you spread people out then the atmosphere will be worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I'd be really surprised if the club does not let anyone buy a season ticket in this tier.Restrict sales in some areas for the reasons people have stated, but why leave such a great view to 'big games' or for overflow? extra stewards extra expense for the club, I maybe making this bit up but I'm sure the club said the top tier would be shut if it wasn't required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Think I heard this as well. It does make sense financially and think this what the club will do depending on what league we`re in I guess.Also am I right in saying the new Williams will have a 12,000 capacity? If it has, that means we will have one stand with a bigger capacity than the entire ground of any other west country club bar Plymouth. Makes you think don`t it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I thought this was a thread about our defender's quality work up front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 because If you spread people out then the atmosphere will be worseI agree - to an extent. But having invested, and given us the stadium we deserve, we have to hope the attendances are going up. Most clubs who have improved their grounds have found this.If we stay up (which we *****g well should), we should go from 15/16,000 this year to at least 17/18,000 next year.Why spend all this money, and then close parts of the ground down??Surely we did not extend the ground to be used only if we draw Man U in the cup?More season tickets = more investment in the squad = success.No more 'little Bristol' thinking. Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 The front row of the top tier will be some fantastic view (unless the railing is too high!)good call. It will also have the added benefit fans can fling themselves off it to their deaths at moments like when MK equalise in the 95th minute.I have put my application in to my personal account manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I hope to be sat at about the same level I did when in the 'Old' Williams.. just to the right of Marina in the Directors box, had to constantly remind her 10 mins before half time to go and put the Tea Urn on and defrost the prawns. Once sat at the top of the West Stand at Elland Road and apart from needing Oxygen when I got there, the players looked like ants and I didnt enjoy being up so high so when the ST's go on sale hope we can get a look first before we finally decide our seats. Will then enjoy watching the never ending stream of people in the Dolman going up and down the steps during the game, looking like a load of ants !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Why are some folk comparing the new stand with Barcelona / Leeds etc??The New Williams is modest compared with these places.If you want to be REALLY close to the action, you can stand on the touchline at Weston.If we want to establish ourselves, this time, in the Championship, we need to get more people into the Gate. It's relatively easy to be 'nice and cosy' in a little ground in League 1 or 2.Careful what you wish for?? Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I agree - to an extent. But having invested, and given us the stadium we deserve, we have to hope the attendances are going up. Most clubs who have improved their grounds have found this.If we stay up (which we *****g well should), we should go from 15/16,000 this year to at least 17/18,000 next year.Why spend all this money, and then close parts of the ground down??Surely we did not extend the ground to be used only if we draw Man U in the cup?More season tickets = more investment in the squad = success.No more 'little Bristol' thinking. Uncle TFRIf our average went up to 18,000, there would still be 3,000 empty seats in the lower sector if you will. Why spend more money on policing and stewarding and opening kiosks for bits of the ground that are not needed. The ground redevelopment was mainly for more corporate facilities and modernise the experience, not so much for capacity as 45 million for 6,000 extra seats is hardly the best deal on its own. Although the extra 6000 may/will come in useful if we make the top flight.Jungle, your favourite nephew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 There are a few things to be decided yet - do the away fans have all the Atyeo for instance - which might have an effect on what we do, but the biggest factor will be what league we`re in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 If they reduce tickets prices so cheap tickets £20 I think you will get more in, same with away fans, however ultimately if the team is doing well the crowds will increase, I think we could have sold 27k a few games last season had the ground been ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Dream Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Is anyone else dreading when the new ground is complete? It will looking great yes but it will be half empty week in week out, I hope I'm wrong but can see it being very soulless, unless we are at top half of championship can't see us getting more then 15k max which means 11k empty seats :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Is anyone else dreading when the new ground is complete? It will looking great yes but it will be half empty week in week out, I hope I'm wrong but can see it being very soulless, unless we are at top half of championship can't see us getting more then 15k max which means 11k empty seats :-/Currently 15k ish whilst near the bottom of the league and difficult to buy pay on the day tickets. If we're mid table, and it's easy to turn up and just buy a ticket with a good view, then 18k should be realistic. If the top tier of the Williams is closed, then there should still be a good atmosphere in the rest of the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 The other thing that will be easier is for POTDs to get several seats together somewhere other than the Atyeo if there`s a bunch of you want to go - it`s virtually impossible now and I reckon that puts a few off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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