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Jul 9, 2024 18:48:18 GMT
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Post by 36dd on Jul 9, 2024 18:48:18 GMT
Wait until it’s finished and decide if it’s still a car park? It’s a designated area being built on what use to be a car park and grass area. If it had some sort of covering to protect folk from the elements I could understand it, just as I could understand it if football was a summer game and it had a barbecue, etc. I’m delighted the club are trying things but I’m totally baffled by the concept. It does have you not see the plans?
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Jul 9, 2024 18:52:37 GMT
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Post by march4 on Jul 9, 2024 18:52:37 GMT
If it had some sort of covering to protect folk from the elements I could understand it, just as I could understand it if football was a summer game and it had a barbecue, etc. I’m delighted the club are trying things but I’m totally baffled by the concept. It does have you not see the plans? I haven’t seen a roof. My bad if it’s there and I was daft enough not to see it. Just had another look but I can’t see a roof.
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Jul 9, 2024 18:56:13 GMT
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Post by 36dd on Jul 9, 2024 18:56:13 GMT
It does have you not see the plans? I haven’t seen a roof. My bad if it’s there and I was daft enough not to see it. The sides will have sheltered areas which I suspect possibly outdoor heaters (like beer gardens). If the elements are severe then it be highly unlikely a match would be on? I have been a regular at Hem Heath Cricket Club and the majority of going before a match I’ve stood outside. I’m sure it will be a welcome change?
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Jul 9, 2024 19:03:19 GMT
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Jul 9, 2024 19:03:19 GMT
It does have you not see the plans? I haven’t seen a roof. My bad if it’s there and I was daft enough not to see it. Just had another look but I can’t see a roof. Some kind of hat might be in order
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Jul 9, 2024 19:14:30 GMT
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Post by march4 on Jul 9, 2024 19:14:30 GMT
I haven’t seen a roof. My bad if it’s there and I was daft enough not to see it. The sides will have sheltered areas which I suspect possibly outdoor heaters (like beer gardens). If the elements are severe then it be highly unlikely a match would be on? I have been a regular at Hem Heath Cricket Club and the majority of going before a match I’ve stood outside. I’m sure it will be a welcome change? I can see a handful of what look like red tents. Are they the shelters?
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Post by J-Roar on Jul 9, 2024 19:44:15 GMT
Why? We’ve already got one. It’s called the stadium. Why would anyone want to stand outside in the car park on a cold, wet Tuesday night? I’m totally baffled by the concept. it’s a fad tbh , other team have them so we want one , Like a goal scoring strikers?
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Jul 9, 2024 19:58:00 GMT
The sides will have sheltered areas which I suspect possibly outdoor heaters (like beer gardens). If the elements are severe then it be highly unlikely a match would be on? I have been a regular at Hem Heath Cricket Club and the majority of going before a match I’ve stood outside. I’m sure it will be a welcome change? I can see a handful of what look like red tents. Are they the shelters? Local Bedouins
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Jul 9, 2024 19:58:32 GMT
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Post by march4 on Jul 9, 2024 19:58:32 GMT
Thank you to all those of you who’ve taken the time to explain how a fan zone works.
I’m still not convinced but will give it a go early in the season.
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Jul 9, 2024 20:27:18 GMT
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 9, 2024 20:27:18 GMT
I can see a handful of what look like red tents. Are they the shelters? Local Bedouins At least you’ll get a decent cup of tea
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Jul 9, 2024 20:57:54 GMT
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Jul 9, 2024 20:57:54 GMT
At least you’ll get a decent cup of tea I hate tea Is like rubbish coffee
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Jul 9, 2024 21:22:05 GMT
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 9, 2024 21:22:05 GMT
At least you’ll get a decent cup of tea I hate tea Is like rubbish coffee At least someone other than you will get a decent cup of tea
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Jul 9, 2024 21:27:10 GMT
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Jul 9, 2024 21:27:10 GMT
I hate tea Is like rubbish coffee At least someone other than you will get a decent cup of tea Tea is for people who have Hello Kitty plasters when they cut their finger
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Post by Northy on Jul 10, 2024 6:28:08 GMT
Why? We’ve already got one. It’s called the stadium. Why would anyone want to stand outside in the car park on a cold, wet Tuesday night? I’m totally baffled by the concept. Families who want something different, fans who park up early and don't want to go in the ground, there aren't a lot of places nearby the ground which aren't packed to the rafters at 2PM, it's also for people who don't fear change 😉
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 10, 2024 7:29:47 GMT
I almost certainly won’t use it (it’s not my thing) but think it’s a great idea and really hope it works.
Ricardo’s has been done excellently and hopefully this will be an extension of that.
Are there going to be heaters in it for night games?
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Jul 10, 2024 7:38:24 GMT
If there was an outdoor concert, how many would it hold. I ask because 1500 isn't really enough to make it financially viable or big enough for top acts. There was talk, though, of using the stadium. 🤔
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Post by Northy on Jul 10, 2024 7:39:43 GMT
I almost certainly won’t use it (it’s not my thing) but think it’s a great idea and really hope it works. Ricardo’s has been done excellently and hopefully this will be an extension of that. Are there going to be heaters in it for night games? Bodily warmth should do it;) , unlike the stadium it's sort of enclosed. There probably will be something...
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Jul 10, 2024 10:55:58 GMT
If there was an outdoor concert, how many would it hold. I ask because 1500 isn't really enough to make it financially viable or big enough for top acts. There was talk, though, of using the stadium. 🤔 I don't think we'll be booking The Stones or Kajagoogoo or other top popsters of today
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Post by GRUMPY 1 on Jul 11, 2024 18:21:04 GMT
I always arrive early on matchday to do my ritual walkaround, stopping and chatting to no-one in particular, so will add this to my to do list. try anything once
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Jul 26, 2024 15:42:59 GMT
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Jul 26, 2024 15:55:58 GMT
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Post by sportsman on Jul 26, 2024 15:55:58 GMT
Bit disappointed they haven’t put in a large retractable roof over it for the bad weather 😜
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jul 26, 2024 16:06:33 GMT
He's done a great job has Simon King, credit where it's due.....
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Post by werrington on Jul 26, 2024 16:09:01 GMT
Let’s hope it gets used regularly by those on here who were forever castigating the club for not having one
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Post by lancashirelad on Jul 26, 2024 16:13:13 GMT
He's done a great job has Simon King, credit where it's due..... Absolutely he is implementing a lot of improvements different fans have asked for. Plus the food outlet bits a good trial to see what sells. Lets hope they are appreciated as we will always hear negative feedback as in life with occasional bit of praise. Good to hear updates on ST (great figures i say) and the away end flexibility.
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Post by roxy37 on Jul 26, 2024 16:40:42 GMT
If there was an outdoor concert, how many would it hold. I ask because 1500 isn't really enough to make it financially viable or big enough for top acts. There was talk, though, of using the stadium. 🤔 Sugarmill holds 400 and The Viccy Hall holds just over 1400.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 26, 2024 16:44:05 GMT
Good interview that.
Open and honest and nice to be told about all that stuff.
Will be interesting to see how the away allocation thing goes. Can see people getting pissed off if we give teams the bigger allocation. But it makes sense to make more money if we can’t sell the area to home fans.
Crazy about the home kit!
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Post by thornestein on Jul 26, 2024 16:51:21 GMT
interesting about season ticket sales for last couple of seasons , less than a few on here were saying
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Post by lordb on Jul 26, 2024 16:56:57 GMT
he's fantastic
actually states the ST sales numbers too > aprox 15300 so far target is (& was) 16000
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Post by suck_the_mop. on Jul 26, 2024 17:37:33 GMT
Good interview that. Open and honest and nice to be told about all that stuff. Will be interesting to see how the away allocation thing goes. Can see people getting pissed off if we give teams the bigger allocation. But it makes sense to make more money if we can’t sell the area to home fans. Crazy about the home kit! Don't see why people will be getting pissed off, they have now done the configuration of the stadium so space can be utilised for home or away support as he said if stoke fans fill it it's ours if we don't as I suspect will be the case unless we have a mega season then their can be more away support, no problems with that from me who do you think will bring more if they can? Wba Derby Leeds Cov? Sunderland Poss Portsmouth You can see why they have done it utilised more of the stadium.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 26, 2024 17:59:07 GMT
Good interview that. Open and honest and nice to be told about all that stuff. Will be interesting to see how the away allocation thing goes. Can see people getting pissed off if we give teams the bigger allocation. But it makes sense to make more money if we can’t sell the area to home fans. Crazy about the home kit! Don't see why people will be getting pissed off, they have now done the configuration of the stadium so space can be utilised for home or away support as he said if stoke fans fill it it's ours if we don't as I suspect will be the case unless we have a mega season then their can be more away support, no problems with that from me who do you think will bring more if they can? Wba Derby Leeds Cov? Sunderland Poss Portsmouth You can see why they have done it utilised more of the stadium. Competitive advantage etc. And just something to moan about 🤣 And I agree with you, I think it’s a good idea. Agree with the teams too!
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jul 26, 2024 18:03:33 GMT
Simon King is one of the best signings this club has made in years.
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