Olé Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,1...025173,00.html:Work is planned to start on a replacement for the Wedlock Stand immediately following the end of the forthcoming campaign.It is hoped the huge new 5,300-seater stand will be ready in time for the start of the 2008/09 season, increasing the stadium's football capacity to approximately 21,000.Group chief executive Colin Sexstone told bcfc.co.uk: "Starting work on the new stand - which we conditionally hope to do in May 2008 - is extremely exciting news for us.So they're building a new 5,300 seater stand, commencing at the end of next season (May 2008) which will be ready in time for the 2008/09 season (July 2008). Demolishing the East End and building a 5,300 seater stand in two months!? Phenomenal... who are these builders, I think we should be told! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS10 RED Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Surely that cant be done, unless they got a day time team and a night time team witch gives us double the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_23_bcfc Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,1...025173,00.html:So they're building a new 5,300 seater stand, commencing at the end of next season (May 2008) which will be ready in time for the 2008/09 season (July 2008). Demolishing the East End and building a 5,300 seater stand in two months!? Phenomenal... who are these builders, I think we should be told! not british, greek or south african that's for sure. Tey could work on it 24 hours a day though. That would get it built in time surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Taking the capacity to 21,000?Thats impressive :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_23_bcfc Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Taking the capacity to 21,000?Thats impressive :noexpression:after segregation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 In fairness, it would take about a day to knock the current stand down. Maybe they plan on doing a lot of the remedial before the season's over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 after segregation.Ahh haa so its a 10,000 all seater stand then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 In fairness, it would take about a day to knock the current stand down. Maybe they plan on doing a lot of the remedial before the season's over?A day to knock that stand down?You looking for a job....youve impressed me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 i cant believe they are going to replace it with one almost the same capacity ,,it makes no sense at all :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyred Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Looks like the story has been removed from the main site.Change that, just changed link, doh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenun Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Looks like the story has been removed from the main site.Change that, just changed link, doh.Yes, try this one: http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,1...1025173,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 i cant believe they are going to replace it with one almost the same capacity ,,it makes no sense at all :noexpression:not really because it is going to be increasing the capacity by around 1500 + corporate areas on top,the east end can't be fully opened at the moment due to police restrictions, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 A day to knock that stand down?You looking for a job....youve impressed me..... Just set fire to the stuff underneath the concrete and it'll probably create a suitable demolition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 not really because it is going to be increasing the capacity by around 1500 + corporate areas on top,the east end can't be fully opened at the moment due to police restrictions,Plus all the segregation on the edge of the Williams etc. I'm guessing once finished it'll be returned to the home fans and the atyeo split 50/50 home and away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Yes, try this one: http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,1...1025173,00.htmlMarvellous... scheduled completion date now no longer the 2008/09 season, not even mentioned. That didn't take long! New quote from the builders I think! Seriously though, I do hope that was just a bit of editorial license and not an un-detected flaw in the re-development plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Plus all the segregation on the edge of the Williams etc. I'm guessing once finished it'll be returned to the home fans and the atyeo split 50/50 home and away?it's going to be interesting where they actually put the away fans, because the entrance/exits are all rather close to City ends down that end of the stand, PLUS............good luck with the players and thier cars with away fans walking past each week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court_bcfc Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 It would be awkward to put away fans in the atyeo as all of the stand is accessible, would be difficult to split the fans up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 not really because it is going to be increasing the capacity by around 1500 + corporate areas on top,the east end can't be fully opened at the moment due to police restrictions,i understand what youre saying,,but capacity for who? if we give the away fans the ateo which is probably whats going to happen,,then all we are actually doing is increasing the capacity for more away support,unless there going to use segregation in the new east end which would defeat the purpose of building the thing,,,being in the championship will surely increase our fanbase and if we manage to stay there until next season it will be increased again,don't get me wrong i would rather see a capacity crowd of 21000 rather than a half empty east end,,but bim sure that building this new 5.300 seater is going to leave some fans out in the cold for bigger games just like this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsontour Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 i cant believe they are going to replace it with one almost the same capacity ,,it makes no sense at all :noexpression:Congratulations, the fastest negative post on the new stand..Perhaps it will only have 1500 more seats, but perhaps it will have about 5000 more where you can actually see what's going on on the pitch...it's about improving facilities not just improving the numbers..be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolona Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 atyeo split 50/50 home and away?Then Dolman A/B will be back to their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 It's not just about matchday capacity, though that would go up by a reasonable enough amount.The most important thing a new stand would give us (if they're sticking to the same plan) is excellent conferencing facilities that can make the club money from Monday to Friday.Increasing our revenue like that is essential if we hope to compete with the better sides in the Championship, some of whom right now generate 3 times as much money as us every season without parachute payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_23_bcfc Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Plus all the segregation on the edge of the Williams etc. I'm guessing once finished it'll be returned to the home fans and the atyeo split 50/50 home and away?Where would they go? There's far too many season ticket holders in the Atyeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Where would they go? There's far too many season ticket holders in the AtyeoI'd assume the season ticket holders would be relocated to the new East End... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdgifford64 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Having read some of the responses to this news i think a few people are missing the point.This isn`t a move to expand AG. It`s an improvement and any increase in capacity is a side issue. As a newly promoted club we have an opportunity to establish ourselves where, in all truth, we should be. That doesn`t equate to spending millions on an all singing and dancing 10,000 +, multi-tiered super stand.Once again i will applaud SL/CS for, in my opinion, getting the decision making spot on. We`ll have no reduced capacity for the forthcoming season which IMO was crucial. The new stand, whether it will be completed in time for the start of 2008/2009 remains to be seen, will provide an improved envoironment for watching football and will no doubt improve on the hospitality side of the business and that means more income to the club.SL is a very shrewd businessman whose found success in the financial markets. Anyone who has any doubts about his plans for the long term future of this club should think again. Softly softly is the approach.PDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Congratulations, the fastest negative post on the new stand..Perhaps it will only have 1500 more seats, but perhaps it will have about 5000 more where you can actually see what's going on on the pitch...it's about improving facilities not just improving the numbers..be happy!He's not the only one to question the logic of replacing a stand with a new stand of the same capacity. Not so long ago Ashton Gate had a capacity of 38,000, and regularly attracted crowds of over 30,000 in the (old money) first division.If Bristol City are to become the "Man United of the West Country" (SteveL's words) a significantly increased stadium capacity is essential.If there are plans and/or the capability to increase the stand's capacity in the future, by adding a tier for example, then fair enough, but that hasn't been said, and so far as I am aware there is only planning permission for the proposed stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_23_bcfc Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I'd assume the season ticket holders would be relocated to the new East End...what if they don't want to though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Where would they go? There's far too many season ticket holders in the AtyeoDo you think that would stop them?Premier seating anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Congratulations, the fastest negative post on the new stand..Perhaps it will only have 1500 more seats, but perhaps it will have about 5000 more where you can actually see what's going on on the pitch...it's about improving facilities not just improving the numbers..be happy!ok ok its just that it would make more sense to make it larger now ,than redoo it all in a few years ,unless they are building it so that they can easily add to it in the future should we ever end up needing another 5000 seating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_23_bcfc Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 If Bristol City are to become the "Man United of the West Country" (SteveL's words) a significantly increased stadium capacity is essential.but only IF and when we need it. its pointles building a flash new 35,000-40,000 all seater new stadium if we are only going to half fill it in the mid table region of the championship. Look at Fulham. All they did was change their terracing to seating and add a couple of thousand to their capacity. There's is now about 22,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 ok ok its just that it would make more sense to make it larger now ,than redoo it all in a few years ,unless they are building it so that they can easily add to it in the future should we ever end up needing another 5000 seatingThe number of grounds around the country that can fit 10,000 fans behind one goal can be counted on the fingers of one hand.Increasing the capacity to something like 8,000 would mean spending much, much more money, and revisiting the planning process completely.It isn't going to happen, and people need to be a little more realistic.After the East End is done, the next step will be the Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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