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Re: Looking for better training facilities : Wed Dec 20, 2023 4:03 pm  

I don't think it needs to be that big anyway. It's not like we need another version of the Neil Fox Stand.

I think it needs to be covered and as long as possible.
If its standing it needs better concrete. If there's seating it doesn't have go be the whole width so that there are still options to stand. Much like the old one.

In terms of planning, I don't think it would need to be taller than two story house and houses would get planning permission there.

Re: Looking for better training facilities : Wed Dec 20, 2023 4:48 pm  

PopTart wrote:

I don't think it needs to be that big anyway. It's not like we need another version of the Neil Fox Stand.

I think it needs to be covered and as long as possible.
If its standing it needs better concrete. If there's seating it doesn't have go be the whole width so that there are still options to stand. Much like the old one.

In terms of planning, I don't think it would need to be taller than two story house and houses would get planning permission there.

The front needs to start at ground level and be a lot steeper than it is now.

I've not stood on the West Terrace for over 15 years prior to last season, I don't remember the view being so bad but it was awful even after they moved the dugouts. It might not get us many IMG points, but it could definitely be more attractive to away fans.

Re: Looking for better training facilities : Wed Dec 20, 2023 5:39 pm  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

....but it could definitely be more attractive to away fans.

Excellent point, we should be aiming to provide a modern enjoyable experience for everyone in the ground...even visiting supporters. The view from there is shocking, even if you're 6 foot tall! Having said that, it wouldn't be top of my 'To Do' list. And I'd save a section of crappy terracing for Leeds supporters.

Re: Looking for better training facilities : Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:15 pm  

AgbriggAmbler wrote:

Excellent point, we should be aiming to provide a modern enjoyable experience for everyone in the ground...even visiting supporters. The view from there is shocking, even if you're 6 foot tall! Having said that, it wouldn't be top of my 'To Do' list. And I'd save a section of crappy terracing for Leeds supporters.

That's an absolute necessity.

Re: Looking for better training facilities : Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:04 pm  

Something like this but with some terracing to the front could work

Re: Looking for better training facilities : Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:47 am  

Here are 2 options that I know will work, because the people who built them at Maidstone United came up and gave JM a quote. I don't know the price, he didn't say, but I do know they are one of the cheapest options out there AND THEY DEFINITELY FIT. They are modular and much of it arrives pre-assembled. The terrace option The posher seated version with rear boxes.

Here are 2 options that I know will work, because the people who built them at Maidstone United came up and gave JM a quote. I don't know the price, he didn't say, but I do know they are one of the cheapest options out there AND THEY DEFINITELY FIT. They are modular and much of it arrives pre-assembled. The terrace option The posher seated version with rear boxes.

Re: Looking for better training facilities : Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:56 am  

Dont think Matt will be looking at cheapest option, it doesn't seem to be his style , I imagine he will want quality.

Re: Looking for better training facilities : Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:34 pm  

bellycouldtackle wrote:

Dont think Matt will be looking at cheapest option, it doesn't seem to be his style , I imagine he will want quality.

My mistake, I should have said cost effective, no modern stands are cheap.

You're hopefully correct, and we get something really interesting. I used these as example of the kinds of configurations the space provides, rather than actual designs we should adopt.

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Re: Looking for better training facilities : Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:26 pm  

I might be on my own but if we improve the West to this extent I'd make that home crowd and give North Stand to away fans.
I know people like the atmosphere but it could be transferred and the view will be much better.

Re: Looking for better training facilities : Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:38 pm  

PopTart wrote:

I might be on my own but if we improve the West to this extent I'd make that home crowd and give North Stand to away fans.
I know people like the atmosphere but it could be transferred and the view will be much better.

Well if things go really well and the crowds do flock back, then we the home fans can have both the North and West sides of the ground, and we will have to build a new South stand for the away fans. We can live in hope.

Out of interest, my father in law always told me that in the sixties and seventies the South stand was the home end, and the North was for away fans. I don't know if this is correct, but if so it means there is no historical precedent that the home fans need to be in the North stand.