The question isn't just "does the North Stand need to be replaced to increase capacity", it is also "does it need to be replaced to improve facilities".It is a dreadfully outdated stand. I couldn't believe, on the stadium tour, how shabby it is. As for the seating, the views are very good, but if you're over 6 ft tall you will struggle. I couldn't sit comfortably without the back of the seat in front digging into my knees. If we are going to rebuild to improve facilities, then it obviously makes sense to do so in a way which provides extra capacity if it is needed in the future.
Aston Villa is a football club first and foremost.Development of the the team is the priority, as success on the pitch leads to an increase in attendance. Development of the facilities is important but if the team's results are poor, this most important aspect of the club impacts on many other of the club's plans and intentions.
Wonder if safe standing is coming into their thoughts at all when they talk about the North Stand redev.
Quote from: not3bad on March 19, 2014, 04:04:20 PMWonder if safe standing is coming into their thoughts at all when they talk about the North Stand redev.Maybe, but would it not be possible to rebuild with the option of safe standing like they have in Germany? They change between seated and safe standing.
I've only ever sat in the North Stand once, it was horrible. I assume it was designed with midgets in mind.