: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:00 pm  

pyeman wrote:

Didnt they already say that it would have one standing side?

Plus if moneys tight its cheaper to build a standing area than a seated one.

And you can get more people in too provided adequate crowd control barriers are in place.

I'm just thinking about other uses, a key one potentially being concerts. presumably in this situation the stage would need to be facing the largest seating area which would presumably be the main stand down one side. In that case, would it not be acceptable to have the opposite touchline as standing, with that side used for the stage and everything else; and the remaining three sides all be seating?

: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:02 pm  

I hate sitting down in stadiums as you do not get enough leg room. That's what it's like at Elland Road.

: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:25 pm  

Dead Man Walking wrote:

I hate sitting down in stadiums as you do not get enough leg room. That's what it's like at Elland Road.

I agree if we get an all seater i would be very annoyed, alot of things people want improving have never been an issue for me (getting drinks, going to toilet etc) so if we get an all seater stadium then i will feel like i am in a worse qaulity stadium no matter how shiny it looks because they have taken the choice of seating or standing away and made it more uncomfertable and it will lead to a worse atmosphere.

: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:29 pm  

Bonzo wrote:

And you can get more people in too provided adequate crowd control barriers are in place.

I'm just thinking about other uses, a key one potentially being concerts. presumably in this situation the stage would need to be facing the largest seating area which would presumably be the main stand down one side. In that case, would it not be acceptable to have the opposite touchline as standing, with that side used for the stage and everything else; and the remaining three sides all be seating?

Not really Bonzo,
most Concerts have the Stage at the ends - goaline etc.
Creates the narrowing effect so most fans standing can see. Also allows for a walkway into the standing crowd aswell.

Seen a few concerts this year, and everyone has been at the end. Inc. AC/DC at Wembley.

All ifs buts and maybes, However the revenue it could generate is sizable. The KC is a great Stadia BUT doesnt have our proposed parking or road links.

Corporate usually go down the sides (or all way round)

: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:36 pm  

Dead Man Walking wrote:

I hate sitting down in stadiums as you do not get enough leg room. That's what it's like at Elland Road.

Elland road is shocking for legroom,but this is probably due to leeds utd just sticking seating onto existing terracing, galpharm and K.C has a little bit more as modern stadia.

I would hope its like halliwell jones, home fans down both sides (standing one,seating other) same with the ends,away fans can then choose to sit or stand.

good news in the local paper, though there is a "could start" in 2010

Im in for the brick buying,hell i think id help them build the blooming thing

: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:46 pm  

Speedy wrote:

God NOoooooooooooooooooooo, keep one side standing FGS

Look at the positives though Mr Speedy Sir. Just think how easy it would be to bagpipe someone sat down in front of you. I suppose standing has certain bummery options though!

[tb]

: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:00 pm  

If it ever comes to pass, someone remind to make sure I'm never sat in front of our railway friend. Or stood in front of him, for that matter.

: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:20 pm  

1. Make sure the fans are as close to the pitch as possible. Have a look at HKR for an idea of what not to do!

2. A standing area

3. No stupid voids between the stands like Goons and Hudds.

4. Compact so you get an atmosphere.

5. A leaky roof above where Phil Clarke will sit.

6. A throne on a high vantage point for sir mick to commentate from.

: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:24 pm  

who needs flankers? wrote:

1. Make sure the fans are as close to the pitch as possible. Have a look at HKR for an idea of what not to do!

2. A standing area

3. No stupid voids between the stands like Goons and Hudds.

4. Compact so you get an atmosphere.

5. A leaky roof above where Phil Clarke will sit.

6. A throne on a high vantage point for sir mick to commentate from.

Fantastic idea!

: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:52 pm  

who needs flankers? wrote:

6. A throne on a high vantage point for sir mick to commentate from.

I can't spake!