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Post by smallthorner on Oct 19, 2023 19:35:54 GMT
Looks like the outdoor picnic area adjacent to the now defunct Little Chef off the A14 near Stowmarket! Not necessarily somewhere one would wish to dwell for any extended period of time 😕 I tend to agree with you so it's probably not for me. But I have longed been baffled as to why football clubs in general haven't shown the initiative to get supporters to the ground earlier and get them to stay longer. So overdue but fair play to the owners, I hope it's a success. I reckon when you've been freezing your tits off for 2 hours in the bet365 you can't wait to get into a warm car, coach or train. Think most people just want to have easy safe access to the football match with reasonably priced tea, coffee or beer. |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 19, 2023 21:04:55 GMT
Don’t think it needs to be fully covered but some is needed and there’s none in that picture? I think you’re being a tad dramatic before it’s been built. I expect it to be used regularly. It shouldn't be beyond the wit of man (even Stoke City) to throw a waterproof cover up over part of it even as an after thought. Lots of beer gardens have them even retractable ones, they can't be that expensive. They could even stick electric patio heaters under them. A pair of Neville Southall's old shorts should do it |
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Oct 19, 2023 21:16:44 GMT
It shouldn't be beyond the wit of man (even Stoke City) to throw a waterproof cover up over part of it even as an after thought. Lots of beer gardens have them even retractable ones, they can't be that expensive. They could even stick electric patio heaters under them. A pair of Neville Southall's old shorts should do it I thought Branson had used the last pair for his last balloon flight challenge? |
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Post by stokiesteve on Oct 19, 2023 21:26:21 GMT
Looking forward to this
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Post by stokiedan17 on Oct 19, 2023 22:28:03 GMT
From the designs it looks like it’s going to replace the north car park by the boothen. Most of that north car park is disabled parking are they moving the spaces ?
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 19, 2023 22:53:55 GMT
From the designs it looks like it’s going to replace the north car park by the boothen. Most of that north car park is disabled parking are they moving the spaces ? Looks like is on the old N1 to me which was extra hospitality parking. Hard to see on my phone though. I guess if we were going to do it, was always going to be there as really not many options Looks quite good to be fair. Didn't really see the relevance of having one to be honest but see the attraction now,. We just need BBQ cook outs in the Summer now and we can forget the pain of what happens between 3-5 pm |
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Post by nottsover60 on Oct 19, 2023 23:11:26 GMT
Don’t think it needs to be fully covered but some is needed and there’s none in that picture? I think you’re being a tad dramatic before it’s been built. I expect it to be used regularly. It shouldn't be beyond the wit of man (even Stoke City) to throw a waterproof cover up over part of it even as an after thought. Lots of beer gardens have them even retractable ones, they can't be that expensive. They could even stick electric patio heaters under them. This article says it will include covered areas. |
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Post by ashleyscfc on Oct 19, 2023 23:17:42 GMT
It shouldn't be beyond the wit of man (even Stoke City) to throw a waterproof cover up over part of it even as an after thought. Lots of beer gardens have them even retractable ones, they can't be that expensive. They could even stick electric patio heaters under them. This article says it will include covered areas. Assume it means those small covers along the edge, it’s nowhere near enough. The pub next to Notts county ground had a superb setup outside with a proper structure |
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Post by maninasuitcase on Oct 19, 2023 23:22:16 GMT
It shouldn't be beyond the wit of man (even Stoke City) to throw a waterproof cover up over part of it even as an after thought. Lots of beer gardens have them even retractable ones, they can't be that expensive. They could even stick electric patio heaters under them. This article says it will include covered areas. £1½ million for some pallet wood and umbrellas ...wow. It would have been better to spend the money on widening the concourse in the boothen end and having an indoor zone given the exposure of the stadium on the hill. |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2023 0:44:45 GMT
£1½ million for some pallet wood and umbrellas ...wow. It would have been better to spend the money on widening the concourse in the boothen end and having an indoor zone given the exposure of the stadium on the hill. I think is a good idea Mr Suitcase and probably a lot more practical than actual structural work. Asgree re the exposure though but not much we can do re that but hopefully will have heaters ...and Haircut 100 piped 24 hours of course although no Hayward solo stuff The food items will make it a hit or miss for me |
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Post by mtrstudent on Oct 20, 2023 3:24:46 GMT
Lots of yank sports days are way better because of tailgating and the likes before matches.
Gonna need some cover and a bit of warmth by the Brit mind.
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Post by figo85 on Oct 20, 2023 5:09:01 GMT
Looks like the outdoor picnic area adjacent to the now defunct Little Chef off the A14 near Stowmarket! Not necessarily somewhere one would wish to dwell for any extended period of time 😕 I tend to agree with you so it's probably not for me. But I have longed been baffled as to why football clubs in general haven't shown the initiative to get supporters to the ground earlier and get them to stay longer. So overdue but fair play to the owners, I hope it's a success. This was actually a initiative that was rolled out as part of the Young Enterprise scheme, linked with the premier league (so a while ago) whereby students would design an idea that would do just what you said, the winners would then have their idea initiated across the Prem. Not sure the eventual winner. |
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Post by 16quidachuck on Oct 20, 2023 6:18:54 GMT
At last night's loyalty night. Simon King said it would be half covered. It would have independent food vendors that would change frequently and they hoped to have it up and ready for the Euros. He said it should hold at least 1000
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Post by Northy on Oct 20, 2023 8:16:03 GMT
It was great in Hamburg in glorious sunshine and then after the match with free beer, I hope they have free beer on ... The Sainkt Pauli one was brilliant. Met some great locals after the game in the fan park who I still stay in contact with today. Never saw or used the one at HSV though when we played them, we found a little beer garden in some woods 10 min walk from the ground and used that instead, surreal footballing experience. Love the fan culture in Germany, for an English football fan it’s possibly the best in the world. Ah yes, the SKA band in the evening after the game was great. Last I saw of my lad that evening was 2 German girls taking him off from the fan zone into the Fairground. |
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Post by nott1 on Oct 20, 2023 8:24:30 GMT
Don't see the attraction myself!
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Post by campbellsleftpeg on Oct 20, 2023 9:18:00 GMT
Might not be a bad place to watch the euros, not for me on a match day mind you.
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Post by thestatusquo on Oct 20, 2023 9:31:51 GMT
Ok for them that want it. It’s cold up there in the summer so god knows what it’ll be like on a day like today.
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Post by Clayton Wood on Oct 20, 2023 10:35:28 GMT
It shouldn't be beyond the wit of man (even Stoke City) to throw a waterproof cover up over part of it even as an after thought. Lots of beer gardens have them even retractable ones, they can't be that expensive. They could even stick electric patio heaters under them. This article says it will include covered areas. I assume they cleared the image rights with Slash, didn't they? |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2023 12:19:50 GMT
At last night's loyalty night. Simon King said it would be half covered. It would have independent food vendors that would change frequently and they hoped to have it up and ready for the Euros. He said it should hold at least 1000 Nice one 👍 Sounds promising Did they mention Haircut 100 performing ? |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2023 12:22:00 GMT
Don't see the attraction myself! To be honest can see your point, not really my thing but they seem popular enough and no harm to those who don't want to go. Nice to see them doing something new though and seems to be plenty of interest in it |
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Post by dutchstokie on Oct 20, 2023 12:24:23 GMT
At last night's loyalty night. Simon King said it would be half covered. It would have independent food vendors that would change frequently and they hoped to have it up and ready for the Euros. He said it should hold at least 1000 Where are the poles going for the pole dancers.....? |
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Post by theporcelainpele on Oct 20, 2023 13:42:01 GMT
The Sainkt Pauli one was brilliant. Met some great locals after the game in the fan park who I still stay in contact with today. Never saw or used the one at HSV though when we played them, we found a little beer garden in some woods 10 min walk from the ground and used that instead, surreal footballing experience. Love the fan culture in Germany, for an English football fan it’s possibly the best in the world. Ah yes, the SKA band in the evening after the game was great. Last I saw of my lad that evening was 2 German girls taking him off from the fan zone into the Fairground. Ha ha brilliant. I hope they were only off to try and hook a duck. |
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Post by redandy on Oct 20, 2023 14:05:34 GMT
I've personally never been to one, the closest experience I can consider is when we take over an entire pub when away. My only concern is that it will be hard to make a fenced off section of a car park, not look like a holding pen in Guantanamo Bay.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Oct 20, 2023 16:18:49 GMT
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2023 16:54:10 GMT
I've personally never been to one, the closest experience I can consider is when we take over an entire pub when away. My only concern is that it will be hard to make a fenced off section of a car park, not look like a holding pen in Guantanamo Bay. 😁. Been to them at the WC and Euros before. Some had folk with those Ghostbuster pack beer dispensers which have seen at Ascot races /The Curragh and a few other places which mean no queuing up etc if you want a scoop. Not one for those real ales or whatever they call them so a different matter then I guess if theyre planning on having them for folk with beards. |
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Post by peterthornesboots on Oct 20, 2023 16:55:50 GMT
This seems great and it looks like the club have really put some thought into how they can make this into something that will really add to the match day experience. It will be interesting to see what the end product looks like.
I think that the club have done some good stuff this season in terms of fan engagement. Open training sessions, meet the signings, meet the manager, 20 year season ticket celebrations, and now this planned fan zone.
It is nice to see us being a little more proactive! 👍
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2023 17:07:17 GMT
This seems great and it looks like the club have really put some thought into how they can make this into something that will really add to the match day experience. It will be interesting to see what the end product looks like. I think that the club have done some good stuff this season in terms of fan engagement. Open training sessions, meet the signings, meet the manager, 20 year season ticket celebrations, and now this planned fan zone. It is nice to see us being a little more proactive! 👍 And the great thing is that they haven't taken the cost out on supporters, quite the opposite. |
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Post by peterthornesboots on Oct 20, 2023 17:47:27 GMT
This seems great and it looks like the club have really put some thought into how they can make this into something that will really add to the match day experience. It will be interesting to see what the end product looks like. I think that the club have done some good stuff this season in terms of fan engagement. Open training sessions, meet the signings, meet the manager, 20 year season ticket celebrations, and now this planned fan zone. It is nice to see us being a little more proactive! 👍 And the great thing is that they haven't taken the cost out on supporters, quite the opposite. Agreed. It is quite interesting, because I feel like Simon King has kept a relatively low profile and has just been quietly going about his business whilst doing some work. |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Oct 20, 2023 18:40:27 GMT
Lots of yank sports days are way better because of tailgating and the likes before matches. Gonna need some cover and a bit of warmth by the Brit mind. I’ll be turning up 8 hours early to put my hog roast on the spit……. |
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Post by mtrstudent on Oct 20, 2023 18:50:17 GMT
Lots of yank sports days are way better because of tailgating and the likes before matches. Gonna need some cover and a bit of warmth by the Brit mind. I’ll be turning up 8 hours early to put my hog roast on the spit……. Can you keep a spitroast going for 8 hours?! |
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