Don't know why we'd go for 3,000 seats like?

The difference is the type of structure we have. Old Trafford / Anfield are purpose built stands. We have an off the shelf module of seats, fixed to the ground with a roof over the top.

I suspect the next stage of development is the extra seats alongside the existing stand. That would take us to 500. Just because we do this as our next stage doesn't mean anything in terms of long term ambition.

Maybe it is just me, but I wouldn't see a huge amount of problem with building a biggish (1,500) terrace at the end opposite the tin shed as well. I think that would pretty much give us 5,000 / 500.

The next stage of plans will either by to add a 1,000 seated stand in front of the clubhouse (basically double the size of the existing stand which will be opposite), or replace the current stand with a 2,000 seater stand. I would have thought that a fair amount of the existing stand could be salvaged and either re-used or sold.

By the time this become relevant we will be eligible for a brand new set of grants at FL level, which I think is a £500,000 grant.

Sadly some people have nothing better to do that invent rumours.

We will be playing at the arena again next season - fact.

Quakerz - if you actually attended games and spoke to people you might actually find our facts, rather than spreading s*** on this board.

DC

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Because adding seats is the only way we can get the overall capacity to over 5000.

Most sensible people would prefer to get all the facts, figures, explanations, plans, costings and ideas before coming to a proper conclusion.

Version 2 with terrace at the open end similar sized to old Polam Terrace.

Totally agree .. however we seem not to be dealing with "most people" rather 3 or 4 contributors, mostly seemingly remote supporters , and in some cases using that as their excuse not to serve.

Where were these "wise words" before , during the construction of BM? Is this simply a case of "I know what we should have done" Here you are suggesting all manner of solutions, without it seems to me any great grasp of any details. Accept the challenge that you can do better, not just on the keyboard but at a practical level. Hindsight what is it they say ?

Finally, I do not know what Richard Cooks motivation to resign was, again on other threads some seem to know more about his reasons than he does. What I do know is that Richard put his shoulder to the coalface, got on with his work stream and actually achieved what many were starting to doubt. The club has in my opinion lost a valuable board member and as such the club is weakened.

I've been doodling again (because i've been bored)



I guess you might be able to get 5000:2000 in this way? Building deeper seating behind the goal? I honestly don't know how we can even get 1,000 seats in the ground in any other way, let alone 2,000, if we make behind the goal a terrace? It'd obviously boost capacity short term, but the other little spaces in corners, i think you'd have to make terracing? So where are you going to put the seats we need?

It also makes sense to put seats there because there is no floodlights that need moving. Remember, a third of behind the goal would remain hard standing and you could put a small terrace in that corner, which presumably could be an away end. You could also allocate away fans a small number of seats (which you are required to at FL level?)

The only other possibility *might* be if we're allowed to install rail seating if the rules change in this country, as they have in Scotland. Giving us a higher capacity if the end is used as terracing, or a smaller capacity but with more seats if needed. Maybe, in future, that might be possible.

I don't think the Arena is a realistic possibility, we are here now, we have to make it work. I also don't ever want to see us play there again.

You've got some of the figures wrong. Tin shed holds 902 with 8 rows. The seated stand holds 269.

You've got some of the figures wrong. Tin shed holds 902 with 8 rows. The seated stand holds 269.

So that's 112 people per row in a terrace. You only have half the open end to develop, 56 per row. So to get a terrace of 1245 you'd need 22 rows.

You'll also need 8 sections of seating. There isn't room to fit another 269 seated stand to the left of the tinsehd, the water pipe exclusion zone is wider than shown.

You've got some of the figures wrong. Tin shed holds 902 with 8 rows. The seated stand holds 269.

So that's 112 people per row in a terrace. You only have half the open end to develop, 56 per row. So to get a terrace of 1245 you'd need 22 rows.

You'll also need 8 sections of seating. There isn't room to fit another 269 seated stand to the left of the tinsehd, the water pipe exclusion zone is wider than shown.

I didn't raise these concerns before the move to BM because I trusted the board knew what they were doing. Just like you did. Now I don't.

Looking forward to you all giving a full and informative presentation, with cost projections, benefits etc. this Friday, just after you have announced that you will be seeking election to the board.

Just looked at the Stadium Solutions website under the FAQ 'If we buy a stand now can we extend it in the future' and the answer is:
'Yes, all our stands are built in a modular design and are easily extended or moved. Start small and let your stand grow with your club'.

In which case sliding the pitch a few metres to the rights makes sense... Moving the tin shed forward with it will be affordable on this basis and this gives us the entire perimeter to play with, with the exception of the clubhouse. Plenty of space for a FL ground

Quiet unbelievable, bordering on stupidity, even allowing that you may be Welsh. Without a single quotation or knowing the size of financial resource, you can state the first half baked solution that comes along as "affordable" . Clearly the man to fill Richard Cooks shoes...not.... And all by remote management and decision making If only you were closer we would all feel less safe

Yes, no need for the Welsh comment nor the digs at those of us who, by the way, have contributed but are too far away to steward or volunteer at the club. Thought we were all in this together?

Just looking at Newton Aycliffe FC stand , in 2010/11 it cost £20k for a 113 seat stand .
Wonder how much a 240 odd one would cost?

This one?

http://facupgroundhopper.blogspot.co.uk ... t.html?m=1

Read the article.

That was the Durham Challenge Cup Final played at Eppleton Colleries ground.

Yes, no need for the Welsh comment nor the digs at those of us who, by the way, have contributed but are too far away to steward or volunteer at the club. Thought we were all in this together?

What was it Cook left for again? Personal abuse? I can't believe that. No Darlo fans would stoop to that level...

Why don't you offer something to the debate instead of slinging bigoted abuse about?