Antman Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 So do we think they factored in access to repaint the steelwork on the stand? i noticed that bits were looking a little shabby already. i wondered how they would approach the overhanging steels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 19 Admin Report Share Posted February 19 Waste of money, thousand other things to invest in before doing it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Antman said: So do we think they factored in access to repaint the steelwork on the stand? i noticed that bits were looking a little shabby already. i wondered how they would approach the overhanging steels? skyhooks..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 9 minutes ago, phantom said: Waste of money, thousand other things to invest in before doing it Disagree. Maintenance intervals are there for a reason, and I thought the same Saturday personally. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 The last two games my row has been flooded with water in the Lansdown. About half an inch of standing water. I've had to find other seats because of it. I've noticed that quite a few steps around the stadium are wobbly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 The stadium is looking tired, shame really. 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, phantom said: Waste of money, thousand other things to invest in before doing it As such? Remember it’s Ashton gate limited who own it and not the club, what else in the stadium needs work do you think instead? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yozzarian Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 The steel work above all stands bar the Dolman is dirty and needs a wash and a paint job. I never understand why it doesn't get done every summer. And the ground level panelling around the outside of the Lansdown is poor also, featuring areas where you can see they've scoured off marks etc. Inside the ground Ashton Gate looks impressive, outside, you see how a still impressive stadium upgrade can be done on the relative cheap in comparison with something like Spurs'new stadium. I take pride in our ground. It does matter. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 2 hours ago, Natchfever said: Disagree. Maintenance intervals are there for a reason, and I thought the same Saturday personally. Was thinking the same myself as my mind wandered from what was happening on the pitch. A stitch in time and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 5 hours ago, phantom said: Waste of money, thousand other things to invest in before doing it Name them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 How about renaming it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Superjack said: How about renaming it? Alan Dicks Stand. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 11 hours ago, Antman said: So do we think they factored in access to repaint the steelwork on the stand? i noticed that bits were looking a little shabby already. i wondered how they would approach the overhanging steels? And perhaps painting the roof cladding on the Dolman aswell whilst they are at it, still amazed that this was not done when the rebuild was complete to be honest. Any aerial photo you see of the ground the faded Dolman roof looks ridiculous. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Back in the 00s me and another kid used to have to go around scraping all the chewing gum of the steps in all stands for the uplands painters, I looked up once to see David nobles feet, I wanted to kiss them but thought no restrain yourself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yozzarian Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Bris Red said: And perhaps painting the roof cladding on the Dolman aswell whilst they are at it, still amazed that this was not done when the rebuild was complete to be honest. Any aerial photo you see of the ground the faded Dolman roof looks ridiculous. I think they did this once, if memory serves. It might have been one poor coat though as its definitely faded now. The back of the Dolman still looks fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 11 hours ago, phantom said: Waste of money, thousand other things to invest in before doing it Not really - how the ground looks and general upkeep are all part of the ‘soft power’ a club can display. Little things like that may subconsciously make the difference between a player signing, a sponsor or investment. Details matter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 4 hours ago, Superjack said: How about renaming it? Could bring in a few bob Should ring Johnstone Paints.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enclosure Old Timer Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Just need to advertise for a few retired tradesmen looking to earn a few bob......oh sorry someone else has already done that!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 59 minutes ago, Yozzarian said: I think they did this once, if memory serves. It might have been one poor coat though as its definitely faded now. The back of the Dolman still looks fresh. Probably seagull poo.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 10 hours ago, Yozzarian said: The steel work above all stands bar the Dolman is dirty and needs a wash and a paint job. I never understand why it doesn't get done every summer. And the ground level panelling around the outside of the Lansdown is poor also, featuring areas where you can see they've scoured off marks etc. Inside the ground Ashton Gate looks impressive, outside, you see how a still impressive stadium upgrade can be done on the relative cheap in comparison with something like Spurs'new stadium. I take pride in our ground. It does matter. Yeah, why doesn't our £55m stadium rebuild look the same as the £1 billion Spurs stadium. It's ridiculous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 11 hours ago, Yozzarian said: The steel work above all stands bar the Dolman is dirty and needs a wash and a paint job. I never understand why it doesn't get done every summer. And the ground level panelling around the outside of the Lansdown is poor also, featuring areas where you can see they've scoured off marks etc. Inside the ground Ashton Gate looks impressive, outside, you see how a still impressive stadium upgrade can be done on the relative cheap in comparison with something like Spurs'new stadium. I take pride in our ground. It does matter. Looks like surface rust on the steel beams In the south stand even the top of atyeo looks dirty was only saying this at the weekend. It will need regular maintenance because of where the stadium sits next to river traffic trees it all adds up even the wildlife and doesn't help it's all white shows up more than ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 There was some guys working on the Williams roof one year, electricians I think, the gulls kept trying to attack them, they had to pay a guy to wave a stick and make noises one year, it was a right carry on 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Could rename it as well while you’re there. Billy Wedlock or Terry Cooper, not bothered which, the other one can go on the South Stand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 20 Admin Report Share Posted February 20 12 hours ago, Wedontplayinblue said: As such? Remember it’s Ashton gate limited who own it and not the club, what else in the stadium needs work do you think instead? Well I hate to break it to Robbored but I know the club have been getting quotes to improve the PA system 2 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Not really - how the ground looks and general upkeep are all part of the ‘soft power’ a club can display. Little things like that may subconsciously make the difference between a player signing, a sponsor or investment. Details matter. I'm not sure a dirty roof is going to be one bit of concern to anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 The cooper or fudge stand, I don't know of one person who would object to either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 (edited) 2 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Not really - how the ground looks and general upkeep are all part of the ‘soft power’ a club can display. Little things like that may subconsciously make the difference between a player signing, a sponsor or investment. Details matter. Agreed although it seems to have done Birmingham little harm with their frankly ludicrous sponsorship deal, mix of Base Fee and incentives. As far as I'm aware St Andrews isn't exactly a dazzling ground. (£5.5m per year in annual naming rights across the Stadium, training ground and I forget what else. (Plus some weird incentives about social media and League position). Edited February 20 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red DNA Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 I’m assuming the area around the Lansdown stand will get a facelift when the new entrance from the Wickes site gets completed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yozzarian Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 3 hours ago, grifty said: Yeah, why doesn't our £55m stadium rebuild look the same as the £1 billion Spurs stadium. It's ridiculous! Clearly not the point I made but crack on I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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