| New Stand - Capacity 17:25 - Nov 27 with 8264 views | ipswichtillidie |
What do you think MA has in mind for capacity to make us financially equipped to remain competitive. My gut is telling me 40,000. That would be some stand. We have 6000 on the waiting list, would 40k be over-egging it or a more sustainable level to future proof the club for regular PL football. History obviously weighs heavy in regards previous expansions.
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| New Stand - Capacity on 17:42 - Nov 27 with 5029 views | J2BLUE |
35,000 seems right. Can we sustain 40k? Hopefully it never happens again but under Evans 14,000 of us were rattling around in PR including away fans.
It very much depends on success 35,000 with the ability to become 40,000 would be ideal IMO. |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 17:44 - Nov 27 with 5010 views | lurcher |
We will extend the west stand first.
I expect the ground will go to 40. |  | | |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:46 - Nov 27 with 4995 views | ipswichtillidie |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:42 - Nov 27 by J2BLUE |
35,000 seems right. Can we sustain 40k? Hopefully it never happens again but under Evans 14,000 of us were rattling around in PR including away fans.
It very much depends on success 35,000 with the ability to become 40,000 would be ideal IMO. |
Am I right the Cobbold holds 6-7k not sure in the exact figure tbh. @6k that would require a huge 16k stand which is more than possible but possibly a step too far I think your right. Interesting that MA mentioned the West stand so perhaps any additional capacity if required could be added there as a subsequent investment. | |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 17:49 - Nov 27 with 4965 views | ipswichtillidie |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:44 - Nov 27 by lurcher |
We will extend the west stand first.
I expect the ground will go to 40. |
You think they will build from behind, remove the roof and add a new tier in on the west. Thus maintaining capacity during a demolition on the other side? Wondering if the majority of the work could be done during off season with limited (perhaps half the season) at reduced capacity.
I will add that knowing MA and his attention to detail the two stands (west and East) will know doubt align in appearance and continuity. That’s obviously a gut feeling on how attentive he is and works. [Post edited 27 Nov 2025 17:55]
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| New Stand - Capacity on 17:51 - Nov 27 with 4949 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:42 - Nov 27 by J2BLUE |
35,000 seems right. Can we sustain 40k? Hopefully it never happens again but under Evans 14,000 of us were rattling around in PR including away fans.
It very much depends on success 35,000 with the ability to become 40,000 would be ideal IMO. |
Could easily be a stand that takes it to 40k, with a temporary reduction in other areas of the ground.
It might be seen as a false economy to build a smaller stand that adds only 5k, and then have to redevelop other stands in the short term if we sell out quickly. With 6k on the waiting list, to go to 35K will fill it immediately.
All that being said, it would appear that there is a tacit implication that something other than putting another tier on the west stand might be under discussion. |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 17:54 - Nov 27 with 4939 views | lurcher |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:49 - Nov 27 by ipswichtillidie |
You think they will build from behind, remove the roof and add a new tier in on the west. Thus maintaining capacity during a demolition on the other side? Wondering if the majority of the work could be done during off season with limited (perhaps half the season) at reduced capacity.
I will add that knowing MA and his attention to detail the two stands (west and East) will know doubt align in appearance and continuity. That’s obviously a gut feeling on how attentive he is and works. [Post edited 27 Nov 2025 17:55]
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Has been mentioned a few times and alluded to in the Ashton video. They are thinking about a covered fan zone on the practice pitch. Anything built there could support an extension to the top tier and cover for loss of capacity when doing the Cobbold. I think either of the stands would be multi season projects. But the west could probably be done without impacting capacity.
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| New Stand - Capacity on 17:57 - Nov 27 with 4906 views | BloomBlue |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:49 - Nov 27 by ipswichtillidie |
You think they will build from behind, remove the roof and add a new tier in on the west. Thus maintaining capacity during a demolition on the other side? Wondering if the majority of the work could be done during off season with limited (perhaps half the season) at reduced capacity.
I will add that knowing MA and his attention to detail the two stands (west and East) will know doubt align in appearance and continuity. That’s obviously a gut feeling on how attentive he is and works. [Post edited 27 Nov 2025 17:55]
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Ground share with Norwich next season while they rebuild PR. It should work out OK, yes Norwich will have more games in L1, than we will in the Prem, but the Carrow Road pitch can take it. |  | | |
| New Stand - Capacity on 18:13 - Nov 27 with 4809 views | SitfcB |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:42 - Nov 27 by J2BLUE |
35,000 seems right. Can we sustain 40k? Hopefully it never happens again but under Evans 14,000 of us were rattling around in PR including away fans.
It very much depends on success 35,000 with the ability to become 40,000 would be ideal IMO. |
Get it to just over 40,000 IMO. No point doing it for an extra 5,000 seats.
There will be more than 6,000 on the waiting list by the time it comes round and hopefully a few seasons in the PL. |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 18:24 - Nov 27 with 4757 views | Churchman |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:42 - Nov 27 by J2BLUE |
35,000 seems right. Can we sustain 40k? Hopefully it never happens again but under Evans 14,000 of us were rattling around in PR including away fans.
It very much depends on success 35,000 with the ability to become 40,000 would be ideal IMO. |
Agree. 35000 is enough. Possibly more than we need (33000?) but the key is being able provide sufficient capacity for reduced numbers of restricted views, satisfy current demand and have potential for future expansion and to cater for giving tickets away to schools etc.
How to do it? If the West Stand is to be reroofed and upgraded, do that first. Replacing the East Stand - could it be done a section at a time? Possibly build a lower tier over the summer and over sail it as I think Liverpool did?
Needs an engineer and somebody with imagination to comment which excludes me. |  | | |
| New Stand - Capacity on 18:37 - Nov 27 with 4696 views | lurcher |
| New Stand - Capacity on 18:24 - Nov 27 by Churchman |
Agree. 35000 is enough. Possibly more than we need (33000?) but the key is being able provide sufficient capacity for reduced numbers of restricted views, satisfy current demand and have potential for future expansion and to cater for giving tickets away to schools etc.
How to do it? If the West Stand is to be reroofed and upgraded, do that first. Replacing the East Stand - could it be done a section at a time? Possibly build a lower tier over the summer and over sail it as I think Liverpool did?
Needs an engineer and somebody with imagination to comment which excludes me. |
They want voids and facilities in the east stand for non match day revenue. that will likely dictate something nearer 40.
I expect they would build the back part first and then remove the Cobbold. | | | |
| New Stand - Capacity on 19:06 - Nov 27 with 4546 views | ArnieM |
I think with the level of expenditure required to re develop thst stand, plus the add on bits in cooperation with the council, I think Town ( owners) will be view ROI and going bigger than 35k.
All that money spent for just 5k more seats doesnt seem "worth that outlay", so id be thinking 40k minimum maybe 45k. Those extra 4k seats being put in the Magnus / Pioneer stand as a new home for those being moved from the Cobbold during redevelopment wont come down again ( I doubt), once Cobbold Stand is redeveloped, if they didnt enlarge the Cobbold anything further than it already is, but just modernised it, thats 5k on top of current 30k capacity for a start. So for me the final capacity has to be more than 35k as a finished capacity |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 19:13 - Nov 27 with 4506 views | Swansea_Blue |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:42 - Nov 27 by J2BLUE |
35,000 seems right. Can we sustain 40k? Hopefully it never happens again but under Evans 14,000 of us were rattling around in PR including away fans.
It very much depends on success 35,000 with the ability to become 40,000 would be ideal IMO. |
35k and a block equivalent to 2.5k to accommodate his new mug. Def info.
We’d sustain 40k, in the PL wouldn’t we? That’s the quandary isn’t it. We’re too big now for another crap owner/manager/team, yet PL status would see us still queuing for tickets at 35k probably.
Fk knows, I’m glad the decision isn’t down to me. |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 19:17 - Nov 27 with 4485 views | stonojnr |
Id just point out the next 3 home games have all made general sale |  | | |
| New Stand - Capacity on 19:25 - Nov 27 with 4452 views | Swansea_Blue |
| New Stand - Capacity on 19:17 - Nov 27 by stonojnr |
Id just point out the next 3 home games have all made general sale |
Not that surprising. How many made general sale last year? The sad reality of modern football is that our extra ‘fans’ only turn up to watch the other PL clubs. | |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 19:34 - Nov 27 with 4414 views | Ftnfwest |
The cobbold is the only side we could significantly add capacity on or actually need to. Get it up to about 34,000, that’s all we’ll ever need. The other sides would then just get gradually update without much of an add to capacity |  | | |
| New Stand - Capacity on 19:46 - Nov 27 with 4344 views | Pinewoodblue |
Two stage redevelopment for me. Add extra 4k to west stand. Similar approach to Charlton who removed a roof pre season and added extra seats at the back. This would also provide extra space for hospitality etc.
Second stage replace Cobbold adding 8-10k. |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 20:01 - Nov 27 with 4275 views | DinnernotTea |
38,200. Serious.
I think he and the owners enjoy settling records at this club so they will go as close as possible to the current record whilst breaking it.
I think we would be mental to go above 38,000. Would take back to back non promotions for crowds to go to 25,000. | |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 20:09 - Nov 27 with 4218 views | Perublue |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:42 - Nov 27 by J2BLUE |
35,000 seems right. Can we sustain 40k? Hopefully it never happens again but under Evans 14,000 of us were rattling around in PR including away fans.
It very much depends on success 35,000 with the ability to become 40,000 would be ideal IMO. |
8-9,000 in the Duncan days … God football was a pariah then … to even admit to liking it was akin to admitting all kinds of horrific crimes to humanity. |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 20:11 - Nov 27 with 4214 views | Pinewoodblue |
Two stage redevelopment for me. Add extra 4k to west stand. Similar approach to Charlton who removed a roof pre season and added extra seats at the back. This would also provide extra space for hospitality etc.
Second stage replace Cobbold adding 8-10k. | |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 20:17 - Nov 27 with 4195 views | Vic |
Capacity is an old measure of sustainability really isn’t it. If we get to the prem and stabilise there we won’t need a big capacity - see Bournmouth, Brighton, Fulham, Palace, etc.
If we finally level out at high end championship then I doubt we’ll fill 35k let alone 40k. We’re on an all time high at the moment, but cracks will soon show in the enthusiasm and crowds diminish if we don’t go up this season or next.
The big benefit from a bigger stadium is the revenue it can bring in the other 6 days in the week - and tha here we have huge potential I think. The whole cattle market and stadium area is ripe for development - to complement the brilliant waterfront developments of the last 25 years. |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 20:58 - Nov 27 with 4012 views | NthQldITFC |
| New Stand - Capacity on 19:34 - Nov 27 by Ftnfwest |
The cobbold is the only side we could significantly add capacity on or actually need to. Get it up to about 34,000, that’s all we’ll ever need. The other sides would then just get gradually update without much of an add to capacity |
Seems very short-sighted with a 6,000 waiting list now and potentially more if we get PL established. I'd go 42-45k, which would presumably entail first a West Stand extension then a Cobbold rebuild with corners filled to SAR and SBR, removing the Planet Blue corner block and moving it into the new retail center (sic) inside the new SKM stand. Filled corners could well help with atmosphere, methinks. |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 21:08 - Nov 27 with 3936 views | Denny32 |
40k at least..we have a big catchment area ...go big or go home | | | |
| New Stand - Capacity on 21:10 - Nov 27 with 3937 views | ArnieM |
| New Stand - Capacity on 20:58 - Nov 27 by NthQldITFC |
Seems very short-sighted with a 6,000 waiting list now and potentially more if we get PL established. I'd go 42-45k, which would presumably entail first a West Stand extension then a Cobbold rebuild with corners filled to SAR and SBR, removing the Planet Blue corner block and moving it into the new retail center (sic) inside the new SKM stand. Filled corners could well help with atmosphere, methinks. |
Filling in those corners just on their own would make a huge difference to the
"Feel " of the stadium, literally pulling together all 4 stands into one.... | |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 21:33 - Nov 27 with 3858 views | tommcd |
| New Stand - Capacity on 17:46 - Nov 27 by ipswichtillidie |
Am I right the Cobbold holds 6-7k not sure in the exact figure tbh. @6k that would require a huge 16k stand which is more than possible but possibly a step too far I think your right. Interesting that MA mentioned the West stand so perhaps any additional capacity if required could be added there as a subsequent investment. |
Cobbold = 6887 home and away, including boxes and hospitality. |  |
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| New Stand - Capacity on 22:32 - Nov 27 with 3691 views | Olcol |
| New Stand - Capacity on 21:33 - Nov 27 by tommcd |
Cobbold = 6887 home and away, including boxes and hospitality. |
The cobbold stand replacement will likely go to 12k+. The new stand will house income bearing outlets for the club on a 365 day per year principle. With that in mind it will be a very large structure. The re roofing and associated extra seating in the west stand has to be completed first to minimise disruption to away allocation and season ticket holders in the cobbold.
We could lose about 2k seat capacity if we don't retain the lower section of the cobbold and build around it, but from an engineering, time and cost perspective may be tricky. Owners are not worried about spending money, so it could be done. Final capacity will be 40k+, if all goes smoothly on and off the pitch. Start of reverb of west to finish of the cobbold could take 3-5 years. | | | |
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