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 Rudi Hedman  Caterham 07 Dec 17 12.46pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave In other news and observations, the roof between the new main stand and Holmesdale does not link up and cannot cover the planned seating in that corner. I doubt it'll be where season ticket holders would choose to sit but if it's cheaper some may do. I've never liked the Holmesdale roof. God knows why Noades stuck that thing on when it's pretty obvious it cannot be continued around the stadium with new stands or linked to current ones. Probably cos it was cheaper and he was hoping to let go of the club when it actually was a yo-yo club.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 07 Dec 17 12.56pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
In other news and observations, the roof between the new main stand and Holmesdale does not link up and cannot cover the planned seating in that corner. I doubt it'll be where season ticket holders would choose to sit but if it's cheaper some may do. I've never liked the Holmesdale roof. God knows why Noades stuck that thing on when it's pretty obvious it cannot be continued around the stadium with new stands or linked to current ones. Probably cos it was cheaper and he was hoping to let go of the club when it actually was a yo-yo club. I might be wrong but I am of the understanding that the Holmesdale stand cost £8 Mill.I believe that Noades said he could raise £2.3 mill from long term season tickets, £2 Mill each from Wimbledon and CPFC Grant Aid. Kindly correct me if this is a load of old hogwash.
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| Eaglecoops CR3 07 Dec 17 12.58pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
In other news and observations, the roof between the new main stand and Holmesdale does not link up and cannot cover the planned seating in that corner. I doubt it'll be where season ticket holders would choose to sit but if it's cheaper some may do. I've never liked the Holmesdale roof. God knows why Noades stuck that thing on when it's pretty obvious it cannot be continued around the stadium with new stands or linked to current ones. Probably cos it was cheaper and he was hoping to let go of the club when it actually was a yo-yo club. Yes, but i wouldn't criticise Noades too much for that because at least he got it done and opened up cheap tickets to loads of Palace fans. He was an arrogant man but his heart was definitely with Palace. I don't think it would be that difficult to roof over that corner as part of a new roofing scheme for the Arthur and because of that I would leave seating in that area until a decision is made on improving the Arthur. You don't really want totally uncovered seats, or standing areas, in a modernised ground.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 07 Dec 17 1.12pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by Eaglecoops
The Holmesdale Stand was much needed and a vast upgrade on the terrace just like the proposed new main stand will be a massive upgrade on what is currently in place.And let's not forget the then new Whitehorse stand. I recall the old Holmesdale terrace with the grass bank at the top and where one was exposed to the elements.Sodden from head to foot and all that. My goodness the Holmesdale Stand was much needed and really added value to Selhurst Park.
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 Hrolf The Ganger 07 Dec 17 1.13pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by Eaglecoops
Just make the whole, three quarters or half of the AW safe standing and put a new roof and facilities in there, that would increase the capacity by... well, quite a few I should imagine? Put the away fans in new seating in the corner between the Whitehorse and the far end of the AW and encourage all of the Holmedsale faithful who want to stand to move into the Holmesdale end of the AW where they will be more visible. That would then open up more seats in the Holmesdale for those who want to sit down. Safe standing would be very popular IMO. Safe standing is a possibility but the Whitehorse is tragic. At some point, we must increase it. That should be the next phase of planning as soon as this one is complete.
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| Hrolf The Ganger 07 Dec 17 1.16pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by Willo
The Holmesdale Stand was much needed and a vast upgrade on the terrace just like the proposed new main stand will be a massive upgrade on what is currently in place.And let's not forget the then new Whitehorse stand. I recall the old Holmesdale terrace with the grass bank at the top and where one was exposed to the elements.Sodden from head to foot and all that. My goodness the Holmesdale Stand was much needed and really added value to Selhurst Park. Spent many a match on the old terrace but some of the big seventies games on there were memorable. You never get a feeling like that at football anymore. I wouldn't want to do it now. I'm getting too old.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 07 Dec 17 1.20pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger
Spent many a match on the old terrace but some of the big seventies games on there were memorable. You never get a feeling like that at football anymore. I wouldn't want to do it now. I'm getting too old. I was 65 at the end of November so I know you feel ! When I go to non-league matches I certainly don't join those who stand behind the barriers and always avail of a seat in the stand.
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Kermit8  Hevon 07 Dec 17 1.25pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave I absolutely love standing on Exeter's Big bank terrace and the noise is incredible when full and the game is a good one. It has a roof which helps.
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| chateauferret 07 Dec 17 1.25pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by Willo
I was 65 at the end of November so I know you feel ! When I go to non-league matches I certainly don't join those who stand behind the barriers and always avail of a seat in the stand. Try watching Albion Rovers at home. Those pies and those bogs are a lethal combination.
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| Lyons550 Shirley 07 Dec 17 1.37pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
In other news and observations, the roof between the new main stand and Holmesdale does not link up and cannot cover the planned seating in that corner. I doubt it'll be where season ticket holders would choose to sit but if it's cheaper some may do. I've never liked the Holmesdale roof. God knows why Noades stuck that thing on when it's pretty obvious it cannot be continued around the stadium with new stands or linked to current ones. Probably cos it was cheaper and he was hoping to let go of the club when it actually was a yo-yo club.
In addition he wanted a roof design that projected sound onto the pitch...which to be fair it does.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 07 Dec 17 1.39pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by chateauferret
Try watching Albion Rovers at home. Those pies and those bogs are a lethal combination. Celtic legend Tommy Gemmell managed the club. Cannot say I have ever been to the ground but if I do and avail of a pie hopefully it won't have the same effect on me ! As my wife has said to me "You have the constitution of an ox" !
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| Lyons550 Shirley 07 Dec 17 1.41pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'Stadium plans' by bexleydave Originally posted by Willo
I was 65 at the end of November so I know you feel ! When I go to non-league matches I certainly don't join those who stand behind the barriers and always avail of a seat in the stand.
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