Quote from: Martin Carruthers on March 09, 2021, 11:17:29 AMLoath as I am to praise something in the Lambert era, but the atmosphere in the 6-1 v Sunderland was brilliant.I remember being absolutely buzzing coming out of that game, and playing the Clash on the car stereo really loud all the way home.
Loath as I am to praise something in the Lambert era, but the atmosphere in the 6-1 v Sunderland was brilliant.
What was the Holte standing capacity before the roof went on, I see to think 22,000
I wonder what the Holte End capacity would be if safe standing was installed in the lower Holte?
Quote from: steamer on March 09, 2021, 06:18:02 PMWhat was the Holte standing capacity before the roof went on, I see to think 22,000I think it went to 22,000 after they created a 6ft gap down the middle and that must've took a couple of thousand off. I seem to remember a figure of 28,000 but not sure if that was ever official.
When do we think a suitable time would be to get cracking on the North Stand? Surely this time next year, if we are established in the top half of the PL again, would be as good a time as any? Or too soon?
Quote from: Des Little on March 09, 2021, 10:30:29 PMWhen do we think a suitable time would be to get cracking on the North Stand? Surely this time next year, if we are established in the top half of the PL again, would be as good a time as any? Or too soon? To be in a position to start onsite at the end of next season, a planning application would need to be submitted in six months time at the latest. Its not impossible, but highly unlikely that the design process has started yet. Even if the design work had been progressed behind the scenes, the public consultation involved would be difficult to conclude within these timescales. I think that the club wouldn't want to progress too far with any plans before they are in a position to consult supporters properly anyway, which is obviously difficult in current circumstances. The 2030 target allows enough time to bring the ground as a whole up to the necessary standard, but the North Stand would be the main component of any redevelopment, and won't happen overnight. Unless of course the owners want to bash out HDE's lapsed consent, which I sincerely hope they don't!
Quote from: FatSam on March 09, 2021, 11:19:15 PMQuote from: Des Little on March 09, 2021, 10:30:29 PMWhen do we think a suitable time would be to get cracking on the North Stand? Surely this time next year, if we are established in the top half of the PL again, would be as good a time as any? Or too soon? To be in a position to start onsite at the end of next season, a planning application would need to be submitted in six months time at the latest. Its not impossible, but highly unlikely that the design process has started yet. Even if the design work had been progressed behind the scenes, the public consultation involved would be difficult to conclude within these timescales. I think that the club wouldn't want to progress too far with any plans before they are in a position to consult supporters properly anyway, which is obviously difficult in current circumstances. The 2030 target allows enough time to bring the ground as a whole up to the necessary standard, but the North Stand would be the main component of any redevelopment, and won't happen overnight. Unless of course the owners want to bash out HDE's lapsed consent, which I sincerely hope they don't!Interesting cheers for the info. But 2030? Surely it can be done quicker than that? Mind you it's took our council 10 years to extend the tram by about half a mile so if they've got anything to do with it your probably right.