| Cobbold roof 19:23 - Sep 27 with 1939 views | Zx1988 |
Two thoughts...
1) Looks in terrible nick, probably not helped by the fact that its ACM composition will hinder even anything as simple as giving it a lick of paint. I wouldn't be surprised if a heavy hailstorm would be enough to start knocking bits off it.
2) When it comes to the rebuild, are there any rules that stipulate that the away end must be under cover? I thought that the Pompey fans were able to make some decent noise today, probably helped by the roof. May as well take away the acoustics, and make away fans sit in the rain if we can get away with it. [Post edited 28 Sep 10:29]
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| Cobbold roof on 19:38 - Sep 27 with 1821 views | Wacko |
Gillingham do that (or did) | |
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| Cobbold roof on 20:38 - Sep 27 with 1601 views | Pinewoodblue |
| Cobbold roof on 19:38 - Sep 27 by Wacko |
Gillingham do that (or did) |
The away end at Fratton Park didn't always have a roof. |  |
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| Cobbold roof on 20:51 - Sep 27 with 1526 views | WeWereZombies |
| Cobbold roof on 20:38 - Sep 27 by Pinewoodblue |
The away end at Fratton Park didn't always have a roof. |
I can't remember if the away section at St James's Park has a roof, I was either suffering from too much vertigo or eyestrain to notice... |  |
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| Cobbold roof on 09:17 - Sep 28 with 1234 views | 2-5-7 |
Agree on point 1. Was thinking the same a few weeks ago.
Can't it be treated with anything to brighten it up?
The pitch level looks so much better now, but the drone shots on Sky games make the roofs of both Cobbold and West Stand look like stuck in the 90's |  | | |
| Cobbold roof on 10:16 - Sep 28 with 1148 views | Guthrum |
| Cobbold roof on 20:38 - Sep 27 by Pinewoodblue |
The away end at Fratton Park didn't always have a roof. |
The away end at old Ninian Park had a roof, but it was bvgger all use with the rain coming in sideways through the open end.
First match in their new ground, it poured, but the away fans were pretty much the only ones under shelter. |  |
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| Cobbold roof on 10:27 - Sep 28 with 1121 views | wrightsrightglove |
It does make you wonder if the clubs hand will be forced at some point with regards to the roof, I can’t imagine it would be looked upon too kindly if part of the roof becomes damaged and starts releasing dust on supporters below (as well as leaks). Although asbestos is an incredibly resilient material so will possibly last forever if allowed!
With regards to away fans, stick them up in the corner once the new stand is built and corners infilled, that should help to reduce the impact of their noise. | | | |
| Cobbold roof on 10:31 - Sep 28 with 1097 views | Zx1988 |
| Cobbold roof on 09:17 - Sep 28 by 2-5-7 |
Agree on point 1. Was thinking the same a few weeks ago.
Can't it be treated with anything to brighten it up?
The pitch level looks so much better now, but the drone shots on Sky games make the roofs of both Cobbold and West Stand look like stuck in the 90's |
It's probably a question of access more than anything else.
I was thinking yesterday that a nice black bituminous coating would make it look so much better, but then you've got to get around the fact that you'd probably go straight through it if you stood on it these days.
Probably explains why the birds nests and grass haven't been removed either. | |
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| Cobbold roof on 12:32 - Sep 28 with 989 views | Churchman |
| Cobbold roof on 09:17 - Sep 28 by 2-5-7 |
Agree on point 1. Was thinking the same a few weeks ago.
Can't it be treated with anything to brighten it up?
The pitch level looks so much better now, but the drone shots on Sky games make the roofs of both Cobbold and West Stand look like stuck in the 90's |
Just remove it and replace it with shower curtains. That’ll do it! Nice and bright too. Angle them so any water tips over the away fans to give them a truly memorable match day experience. |  | | |
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| Cobbold roof on 12:34 - Sep 28 with 977 views | Paul |
| Cobbold roof on 12:32 - Sep 28 by Churchman |
Just remove it and replace it with shower curtains. That’ll do it! Nice and bright too. Angle them so any water tips over the away fans to give them a truly memorable match day experience. |
Blackburn fans will be right at home with that. |  | | |
| Cobbold roof on 12:58 - Sep 28 with 919 views | Ryorry |
| Cobbold roof on 20:51 - Sep 27 by WeWereZombies |
I can't remember if the away section at St James's Park has a roof, I was either suffering from too much vertigo or eyestrain to notice... |
It did when I was last there, must have been about 23 years ago though! |  |
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| Cobbold roof on 15:33 - Sep 28 with 711 views | stonojnr |
| Cobbold roof on 20:38 - Sep 27 by Pinewoodblue |
The away end at Fratton Park didn't always have a roof. |
the front being below the level of the pitch iirc, as you couldnt work out where the ball was once it got past the half way line, which had comedy value as you were perpetually thinking the ball was in the net when it was still 20+yards away | | | |
| Cobbold roof on 15:36 - Sep 28 with 698 views | stonojnr |
suspect when the time comes, the away end will move to behind a goal, as it will be a alot easier to manage crowd segregation then the current setup | | | |
| Cobbold roof on 16:59 - Sep 28 with 609 views | flykickingbybgunn |
Before that they could try and getting the PA system to work in the Cobbold.
No safety announcements can be heard at all. I'm sure that is against the rules. |  | | |
| Cobbold roof on 20:57 - Sep 28 with 361 views | patrickswell |
| Cobbold roof on 19:38 - Sep 27 by Wacko |
Gillingham do that (or did) |
Swindon and Accrington both have roofless away ends, though Accrington also have covered seats for away fans, as well as the open terrace. |  | | |
| Cobbold roof on 22:40 - Sep 28 with 201 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
Perhaps we should have adjustable features in the away section that match the facilities provided for our own fans. |  |
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| Cobbold roof on 22:41 - Sep 28 with 194 views | tcblue |
| Cobbold roof on 12:32 - Sep 28 by Churchman |
Just remove it and replace it with shower curtains. That’ll do it! Nice and bright too. Angle them so any water tips over the away fans to give them a truly memorable match day experience. |
Did you design Crawley's 'stadium'? | | | |
| Cobbold roof on 02:50 - Sep 29 with 68 views | Perublue |
This thread has reminded me of my dad pointing out to me during the 80’s and European matches not just ours that all the east European stadiums always had 3 things 1.soldiers and police in uniform sitting watching and making up the majority of the crowds 2, no stadium roof’s and 3. Torrential rain … he always said it was lack of a roof which made their lives even more miserable on purpose by their communist overlords. |  |
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