Mkelly Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Sorry it's taken a while to reply. I have had some tech issues which are now sorted. Good to see that on a whole the stadium is working for the majority of our fans. The operations team are starting to settle and get more consistent, the fan zone is going down very well. Both the club and the police are really pleased to see mixed fans pre game. The lights on during a game is simething that I'm working on to resolve. We continue to challenge the risk assessment on adding more bars and some table units in the concourse. The chip shop was vetoed by the fire service for now (sorry @Bristol Rob) The sports bar seems to work well now. Would be good to know if anybody has any ideas on how to evolve for match day ? We will start conversations in the new year with S82 on next season. I have met a few Sc&t reps to discuss a bar for next season. Happy to take any feedback on where we can improve on this thread and will review where possible and reasonable. Thank you for ongoing support. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemmyredjeff Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 On 16/12/2016 at 07:28, Mkelly said: Sorry it's taken a while to reply. I have had some tech issues which are now sorted. Good to see that on a whole the stadium is working for the majority of our fans. The operations team are starting to settle and get more consistent, the fan zone is going down very well. Both the club and the police are really pleased to see mixed fans pre game. The lights on during a game is simething that I'm working on to resolve. We continue to challenge the risk assessment on adding more bars and some table units in the concourse. The chip shop was vetoed by the fire service for now (sorry @Bristol Rob) The sports bar seems to work well now. Would be good to know if anybody has any ideas on how to evolve for match day ? We will start conversations in the new year with S82 on next season. I have met a few Sc&t reps to discuss a bar for next season. Happy to take any feedback on where we can improve on this thread and will review where possible and reasonable. Thank you for ongoing support. Mark ...........................To evict from the atyeo . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 But where to ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 We might not have it perfect just yet, but we are very lucky to have a football club that wants to take direct input from its fans. The improvements off the pitch continue to accelerate and we are light years ahead of so many other clubs, or where we were a few seasons back. Thanks for all you are doing and trying to do Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 On 16 December 2016 at 07:28, Mkelly said: Sorry it's taken a while to reply. I have had some tech issues which are now sorted. Good to see that on a whole the stadium is working for the majority of our fans. The operations team are starting to settle and get more consistent, the fan zone is going down very well. Both the club and the police are really pleased to see mixed fans pre game. The lights on during a game is simething that I'm working on to resolve. We continue to challenge the risk assessment on adding more bars and some table units in the concourse. The chip shop was vetoed by the fire service for now (sorry @Bristol Rob) The sports bar seems to work well now. Would be good to know if anybody has any ideas on how to evolve for match day ? We will start conversations in the new year with S82 on next season. I have met a few Sc&t reps to discuss a bar for next season. Happy to take any feedback on where we can improve on this thread and will review where possible and reasonable. Thank you for ongoing support. Mark Can you play in goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 2 hours ago, kivsy said: But where to ? Dolman / South Stand corner I'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Read the thread title and thought it was a message from LJ regarding our progress towards a Premier League Title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkelly Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 9 hours ago, Lew-T said: Can you play in goal? Just about on table football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 9 minutes ago, Mkelly said: Re Burton, I could be wrong but I think Burton water are a main sponsor of the club? Could we have Thatchers at 30p a bottle then please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, Mkelly said: I would be surprised if we don't have beer holders so I will check this out for you. Re hot water, no reason other than maybe peak demand. The Maitenance lads check all as part of pre match checks so I will confirm with them. Regards Mark It's possible they just gave me the wrong things on that occasion. The water was absolutely freezing though on a cold day. Would be good to get that checked - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 How about warm Air from the Hand Driers? it's bloody freezing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 30 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Now you've mentioned it @Bristol Rob That was a great example of a really good idea executed really badly. 10 chips and a mini sourcepan of curry sa u ce for £3.50 is farcical. If this was The Old Bookshop or a similar hipster joint on North St even even then I'd be surprised. I know it's not the great "Chips on a plate" scandal erstwhile of the DEH days but even so. Great value that is NOT. Feedback for @Mkelly though for sure. I avoided food (again) this weekend on the basis they still have 'as seen in The Sun' written on various pasty stands. Can't believe no one in the club have vetoed this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 10 minutes ago, Nube Rojo said: How about warm Air from the Hand Driers? it's bloody freezing! Should have gone to Dyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Mkelly said: Just about on table football. where do you put the bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 20 minutes ago, Nube Rojo said: How about warm Air from the Hand Driers? it's bloody freezing! For goodness sake!!! I was resolved in the old days by wiping your hands on your jeans...soft or what! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 11 minutes ago, 1bristolcity said: For goodness sake!!! I was resolved in the old days by wiping your hands on your jeans...soft or what! Good for you, not relevant though. If you've got hand dryers it's surely better if they actually provide warm air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 1 hour ago, 1bristolcity said: For goodness sake!!! I was resolved in the old days by wiping your hands on your jeans...soft or what! Not much point in washing your hands if you're going to wipe them on essence of every bar stool you've visited that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 20, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 47 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I wouldn't worry too much mate, will the fanzone even bother being opened once the more traditional winter weather of freezing cold/torrential rain kicks in? IMHO the mezzanine level of the SBG should have been opened to fans and not just the few, would create loads more capacity and a massive rise in footfall/turnover. The BIG design flaw with that is you still have to use the downstairs bar - not ideal carrying trays of drinks etc up and down stairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 7 minutes ago, phantom said: The BIG design flaw with that is you still have to use the downstairs bar - not ideal carrying trays of drinks etc up and down stairs Use the lift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Another question is the shop! Almost everyone agrees that it's way too small and therefore cramped with a limited range. It's very difficult to browse in there. Compared to other modern stadiums it's a bit pathetic and a missed opportunity to maximise sales. Any discussions about relocating or revamping the shop? Someone suggested a while back on here expanding the shop into the cafe area and moving the cafe into the bar and grill during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehowie Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Will the Sports Bar and Grill be doing the breakfast special for the Cardiff game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Toilets in the atyeo need a refurb can we please get rid of all the tacky stickers and facsist memrabillia in the gents urinals and have simple alternate blue and white square splash backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Robbored said: Another question is the shop! Almost everyone agrees that it's way too small and therefore cramped with a limited range. It's very difficult to browse in there. Compared to other modern stadiums it's a bit pathetic and a missed opportunity to maximise sales. Any discussions about relocating or revamping the shop? Someone suggested a while back on here expanding the shop into the cafe area and moving the cafe into the bar and grill during the day. See Marks answer in the parallel world of the Q&A forum. The answer is yes, on considering shop expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 4 hours ago, phantom said: Hi @Mkelly Are there any plans in the future to introduce the firmer cups that are used for the rugby, for football matches? You've been a supporter of BCFC long enough Phantom to know 'We don't do Cups at AG' We are famous for it !!! #BristolCityDontDoCups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 3 hours ago, havanatopia said: Should have gone to Dyson They are in hospitality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 28 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: They are in hospitality! ...and the Lansdown Stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 4 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Good for you, not relevant though. If you've got hand dryers it's surely better if they actually provide warm air. Urinals , and uncovered too, and we reached the top flight of the football tier, that's the problem too comfy, with all the Bar this, Bar that ,lounges suites and now insisting on warm air hand dryers, Don't need to be a brain surgeon to see where it has all gone wrong, and that's before we get to players earnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 10 minutes ago, Avalanche said: Invited to moan a bit? I'm in! Maybe most of this has already been mentioned, but some of this little lot has annoyed me ever since moving over to the South Stand: 1. Can someone turn out the lights during the games please? 2. Why is the old score board still on? It doesn't even show the score (admittedly.0-0 is preferable to the real score lately). 3. Can the pitch side advert videos be turned down a little - they're just sooooo bright. I've taken, I kid you not, to wearing my sunglasses inside Ashton Gate so I can see the football match 4. Has whoever (poorly) designed the toilets actually used them? Lot's of congestion round the entry/exit points as well as the sink sections. Would be nice to have some hot water and dryers occasionally. 5. How hard can it actually be for me to pay someone some money and for them to give me a hot cup of tea a minute later? When I finally get it, I have to take it back because it's barely tepid. Initially annoying when you get to your seat and have to turn right around, go all the way back and queue up again. Last few times I tested it then and there - got a bit of attitude - she wasn't impressed - I made her stick her own finger in. 6. I arrived unusually early on Sat, so decided to have a quick Guinness. Not the most enjoyable I've ever sampled - tasted like it had lager and cider in it to so you may want to get those pipes cleaned a bit better next time. 7. This has bemused me for years: why is there always a pie shortage? Are you not expecting all of us to turn up? I had to have a pasty on Saturday. It wasn't too bad, but again not hot enough Is there still hot tea in the Atyeo? I may move back over. They seem to have more fun anyway. Right that's it. Thanks for listening! Wow, you really find the time to watch football do you? P[es Teas, Guinness, bright advertising, hot water, dryers, Agggghhhhhh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 1 hour ago, East End Old Boy said: They are in hospitality! Bigger budget. Perhaps a retro fit is coming later on then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 32 minutes ago, 1bristolcity said: Wow, you really find the time to watch football do you? P[es Teas, Guinness, bright advertising, hot water, dryers, Agggghhhhhh... To be fair to @Avalanchethey are all concerns raised numerous times before so he/she has valid points in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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