| Improvements to the stadium 09:50 - Jul 19 with 1662 views | C_Jam_Blue |
Just read the Mark Ashton interview about the stadium in the EADT. No mention of replacing stands which I imagine is a long way down the line given the probable cost. As well as a general clean up and maintenance issues he mentioned a few specific projects it looks like the club are considering in the near future.
Changing large numbers of seats
Pitch improvements
Replace track around the pitch
Safe-standing area
Big Screens
All welcome I think but would people generally agree these are the priorities or would you add others to this list.
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| Improvements to the stadium on 09:55 - Jul 19 with 1608 views | PositivelyPortman |
Topless male and female peanut, ice cream and popcorn sellers. |  |
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| Improvements to the stadium on 10:00 - Jul 19 with 1580 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
I’m sure someone will correct me. I thought you could only have safe standing in L1 and L2. Championship and above are subject to the Taylor report so not permitted under the regs.
Or has that changed? |  |
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| Improvements to the stadium on 10:14 - Jul 19 with 1500 views | RegencyBlue |
To be fair its going to take them longer to sort out the off the pitch mess left by Evans than the one on the pitch! |  | | |
| Improvements to the stadium on 10:29 - Jul 19 with 1430 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| Improvements to the stadium on 10:00 - Jul 19 by Cheltenham_Blue |
I’m sure someone will correct me. I thought you could only have safe standing in L1 and L2. Championship and above are subject to the Taylor report so not permitted under the regs.
Or has that changed? |
"In England and Wales all-seating is a requirement of the Premier League and of the Football League for clubs who have been present in the Championship for more than three seasons."
I thought as much. There is no sign of the government changing this, they rejected an application from WBA a few years back, saying that all seater stadia was still the safest option.
Seems an odd consideration for a stadium improvement when we aren't planning on stopping in this league much longer. | |
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| Improvements to the stadium on 10:39 - Jul 19 with 1384 views | BloomBlue |
I just want some decent toilets which also have hot taps which give out hot water and hand driers which work. I'm always embarrassed when I have to pretend I know the guy walking out of the toilets in front of me with a tap (crafty wipe down) on his shirt and 'Hi how are you? ..... oh sorry I thought you was someone I knew from a few years ago" |  | | |
| Improvements to the stadium on 10:42 - Jul 19 with 1368 views | Wallingford_Boy |
Tidy up the corner of Sir Alf/Cobbold stand.. its the first bit of the stadium you see as you arrive at Portman Road and its a real mess... Poxy little turnstile and looks out of place with the rest of the stadium.
Plus the players tunnel corner (from the inside) looks a bit naff. |  |
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| Improvements to the stadium on 10:58 - Jul 19 with 1279 views | Blue_Order |
| Improvements to the stadium on 10:29 - Jul 19 by Cheltenham_Blue |
"In England and Wales all-seating is a requirement of the Premier League and of the Football League for clubs who have been present in the Championship for more than three seasons."
I thought as much. There is no sign of the government changing this, they rejected an application from WBA a few years back, saying that all seater stadia was still the safest option.
Seems an odd consideration for a stadium improvement when we aren't planning on stopping in this league much longer. |
The legislation is expected to soon be changed/relaxed.
Wolves and Spurs have installed rail seating already. Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd are doing it this summer. City, West Ham etc also planning it. |  | | |
| Improvements to the stadium on 11:09 - Jul 19 with 1209 views | Blue_Order |
Can someone explain the appeal of a big screen? I don’t get it. | | | |
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| Improvements to the stadium on 11:12 - Jul 19 with 1192 views | Metal_Hacker |
| Improvements to the stadium on 11:09 - Jul 19 by Blue_Order |
Can someone explain the appeal of a big screen? I don’t get it. |
Night games for when the game turns dire , East Enders innit obvs |  |
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| Improvements to the stadium on 11:16 - Jul 19 with 1159 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| Improvements to the stadium on 10:58 - Jul 19 by Blue_Order |
The legislation is expected to soon be changed/relaxed.
Wolves and Spurs have installed rail seating already. Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd are doing it this summer. City, West Ham etc also planning it. |
Really? That’s passed me by completely. Fantastic news. | |
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| Improvements to the stadium on 11:35 - Jul 19 with 1106 views | FPL_Tractor |
Someone, I think Ashton, has mentioned replacing the dug outs.
Given what he did at Bristol you’d think the concourses would become more pleasant places to be. |  |
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| Improvements to the stadium on 11:55 - Jul 19 with 1072 views | kizaitfc |
| Improvements to the stadium on 11:09 - Jul 19 by Blue_Order |
Can someone explain the appeal of a big screen? I don’t get it. |
Sponsorship is a big part of the big screens draw for owners. | |
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| Improvements to the stadium on 12:17 - Jul 19 with 1001 views | BluJu |
| Improvements to the stadium on 10:39 - Jul 19 by BloomBlue |
I just want some decent toilets which also have hot taps which give out hot water and hand driers which work. I'm always embarrassed when I have to pretend I know the guy walking out of the toilets in front of me with a tap (crafty wipe down) on his shirt and 'Hi how are you? ..... oh sorry I thought you was someone I knew from a few years ago" |
Oi! So that's how I ended up with poo on the back of my jacket, is it!
Reminds me - they need to makes sure there's toilet roll, too. |  | | |
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