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Post by LPGas on Jun 22, 2016 15:20:09 GMT
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Post by The Concept on Jun 22, 2016 18:41:02 GMT
Good news about the South West Stand.
No matter how many terrace tickets are still available, the fact that we'd been selling out the seats for a long time must have been a concern. There will be a fair proportion who prefer to sit, or even will only go if they can sit, due to factors such as health, height, wanting to take children.
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Post by lostinspace on Jun 22, 2016 21:06:13 GMT
good job Millwall are the last home fixture then  |
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Post by Feeling The Blues on Jun 23, 2016 0:03:44 GMT
HOPEFULLY increasing our capacity? Surely more seats = more capacity? |
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Post by Peter Parker on Jun 23, 2016 5:16:51 GMT
HOPEFULLY increasing our capacity? Surely more seats = more capacity? Its to do with health and safety. So we would have to get permission or reduce standing numbers |
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Post by LPGas on Jun 24, 2016 21:55:14 GMT
HOPEFULLY increasing our capacity? Surely more seats = more capacity? Its to do with health and safety. So we would have to get permission or reduce standing numbers If it's to do with health and Safety lets reduce the Blackthorn by 1. Yes the tall bloke with the biggest head in Bristol and ears like taxi doors who manages to find a way o stand in front of me every match |
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Post by SE5 Gas on Jun 24, 2016 22:04:13 GMT
This is potentially great news... Does 're clad' and new seats mean replacing the tent with a permanent structure without ten supporting pillars blocking the view?
Reintroducing the south west stand I imagine means getting the old Guiness stand out of storage.
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Post by severnbeachline on Jun 28, 2016 19:18:01 GMT
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Post by matealotblue on Jun 28, 2016 19:36:43 GMT
That could be a worrying undertone. But on the other hand it is likely to be two seasons from start to finish for a build project (guesstimate) so it would be shortsighted to not take advantage of potential income during this period with these changes. I'm sure someone has done a cost benefit analysis on this and worked out increased demand will cover the outlay or close to it anyway. Plus, assuming we retain these new found supporters, we have an increased base to transfer over to the new stadium. |
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Post by c4h10 on Jun 28, 2016 19:56:41 GMT
As I'm into my eighth decade, the likelihood of me actually seeing a new stadium is becoming remote. If I do, I'll probably be too gaga to appreciate it! (Steady with your comments on the last bit, lads)! |
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Post by toteend on Jun 28, 2016 20:08:29 GMT
I would suggest that Health and Safety have also had an input into improvements that we have no way out of. Told but can't confirm that we will soon have issues with the Dribuild Stand
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Post by severnbeachline on Jun 28, 2016 20:36:47 GMT
As I'm into my eighth decade, the likelihood of me actually seeing a new stadium is becoming remote. If I do, I'll probably be too gaga to appreciate it! (Steady with your comments on the last bit, lads)! Get on the kale and yoga mate, we'll get you there. |
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jun 29, 2016 10:33:41 GMT
As I'm into my eighth decade, the likelihood of me actually seeing a new stadium is becoming remote. If I do, I'll probably be too gaga to appreciate it! (Steady with your comments on the last bit, lads)! If you have not had a Zimmer upgrade your good to go for another 2 decades |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Jun 29, 2016 12:55:02 GMT
I would suggest that Health and Safety have also had an input into improvements that we have no way out of. Told but can't confirm that we will soon have issues with the Dribuild Stand I can confirm that our Mr Harper did allude to this being the case when we played Yeovil in the last 3 games. There have been arguments and problems with disabled spots and more. It does need sorting though Brian |
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Post by PessimistGas on Jun 30, 2016 11:51:19 GMT
Says it all that, though relatively modest, this is probably the biggest investment in the Mem for nearly 20 years.
There is the North Terrace Roof, but then we paid for that.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 11:58:15 GMT
The last time Rovers paid for any significant permanent structure themselves was the Tote End in 1935.
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Post by outsidehitter30 on Jun 30, 2016 13:13:23 GMT
The last time Rovers paid for any significant permanent structure themselves was the Tote End in 1935. This sort of negative "off the cuff" comment really annoys! This quote simply is not true. In 1996 the west stand was a shell and it was our arrival that allowed the old Bristol Rugby to gain the the finance to complete it. However after Rover's took ownership of the Memorial Ground that the North Stand was covered, the South Stand was purchased and the family stand was covered and the name was changed to 'stadium ' |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 13:32:52 GMT
The last time Rovers paid for any significant permanent structure themselves was the Tote End in 1935. This sort of negative "off the cuff" comment really annoys! This quote simply is not true. In 1996 the west stand was a shell and it was our arrival that allowed the old Bristol Rugby to gain the the finance to complete it. However after Rover's took ownership of the Memorial Ground that the North Stand was covered, the South Stand was purchased and the family stand was covered and the name was changed to 'stadium ' your version of 'significant' differs from mine, then. The rugby club built the West Stand (unfortunately, because its rubbish). |
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Post by Peter Parker on Jun 30, 2016 14:08:03 GMT
The last time Rovers paid for any significant permanent structure themselves was the Tote End in 1935. This sort of negative "off the cuff" comment really annoys! This quote simply is not true. In 1996 the west stand was a shell and it was our arrival that allowed the old Bristol Rugby to gain the the finance to complete it. However after Rover's took ownership of the Memorial Ground that the North Stand was covered, the South Stand was purchased and the family stand was covered and the name was changed to 'stadium ' The South Stand isn't a permanent structure |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 14:41:05 GMT
This sort of negative "off the cuff" comment really annoys! This quote simply is not true. In 1996 the west stand was a shell and it was our arrival that allowed the old Bristol Rugby to gain the the finance to complete it. However after Rover's took ownership of the Memorial Ground that the North Stand was covered, the South Stand was purchased and the family stand was covered and the name was changed to 'stadium ' The South Stand isn't a permanent structure Also the supporters paid for two roofs and floodlights. |
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