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Post by supergas on Aug 2, 2024 10:32:28 GMT
And if they did rotate the pitch would they be able to recreate the slope especially down into the south east corner. In all seriousness I do hope when the new East stand is built we make some attempt to level the pitch. There can't be many clubs in the league were the toss decides who kicks uphill at kick off. Whatever they have planned regarding stands, I hope they have made provision to properly level the pitch, even if done later on. Having professional sport on a sloping pitch is unacceptable nowadays. I've seen this mentioned a couple of times here and on various Facebook groups. But I can't find any actual information to back it up... Any idea what the actual slope is? |
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Post by truetalksbrfc on Aug 2, 2024 11:32:37 GMT
Whatever they have planned regarding stands, I hope they have made provision to properly level the pitch, even if done later on. Having professional sport on a sloping pitch is unacceptable nowadays. I've seen this mentioned a couple of times here and on various Facebook groups. But I can't find any actual information to back it up... Any idea what the actual slope is? Newcastle play on a slope who's saying we can't? |
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Post by yattongas on Aug 2, 2024 11:33:17 GMT
I've seen this mentioned a couple of times here and on various Facebook groups. But I can't find any actual information to back it up... Any idea what the actual slope is? Newcastle play on a slope who's saying we can't? We’ve been going downhill for years! |
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Aug 2, 2024 11:45:36 GMT
Whatever they have planned regarding stands, I hope they have made provision to properly level the pitch, even if done later on. Having professional sport on a sloping pitch is unacceptable nowadays. I've seen this mentioned a couple of times here and on various Facebook groups. But I can't find any actual information to back it up... Any idea what the actual slope is? Seems to be the south west corner. You can see it from the East stand. The rest of the pitch looks fairly level. Just looking at F.A. guidelines. Max allowed 1:41 slope which is 2.44m over 100m of pitch. Newcastles slope is 2 metres. That's noticable |
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Post by ricardo on Aug 2, 2024 11:53:04 GMT
Genuinely never noticed ours, remember blackpools used to be bad I think
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Post by Squiffy on Aug 2, 2024 12:37:37 GMT
Being curious I’ve just created a digital terrain model of the pitch using the Defra LIDAR data from 2018, and back then the pitch from the Thatcher’s end to the halfway line was virtually dead flat but from the halfway line to the Alton Road end it shows a uniform slope that drops 600mm to the goal line. That makes a gradient of approximately 1:75 which is shallower than the requirements.  |
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Post by aghast on Aug 2, 2024 13:57:35 GMT
Being curious I’ve just created a digital terrain model of the pitch using the Defra LIDAR data from 2018, and back then the pitch from the Thatcher’s end to the halfway line was virtually dead flat but from the halfway line to the Alton Road end it shows a uniform slope that drops 600mm to the goal line. That makes a gradient of approximately 1:75 which is shallower than the requirements. View Attachment I am very impressed. |
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Post by ifollowgas on Aug 2, 2024 14:35:10 GMT
Being curious I’ve just created a digital terrain model of the pitch using the Defra LIDAR data from 2018, and back then the pitch from the Thatcher’s end to the halfway line was virtually dead flat but from the halfway line to the Alton Road end it shows a uniform slope that drops 600mm to the goal line. That makes a gradient of approximately 1:75 which is shallower than the requirements. View Attachment May be of interest to the groundsman? Should be of interest to the stadium planners. |
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Post by GasAttacK on Aug 2, 2024 17:10:55 GMT
I've never sat in the East Stand before but am considering getting a ticket there for tomorrows game.
Are there any seats that have a restricted view because of stair railings etc, or do all seats offer a clear view of the pitch?
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Post by keygas on Aug 2, 2024 17:34:44 GMT
I've never sat in the East Stand before but am considering getting a ticket there for tomorrows game. Are there any seats that have a restricted view because of stair railings etc, or do all seats offer a clear view of the pitch? Just had a look at the ticket page for tomorrow’s game & only block A is available, so if you pick any seat closest to block B you will have a good non- obstructed view & if the football’s boring, you will have a great view across Bristol. |
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Post by percy on Nov 1, 2024 11:54:32 GMT
As the Matt Taylor thread has now drifted onto the Mem redevelopment, thought it better to continue here.
The one concern I definitely share is the lack of info we are getting, I dont mind them saying little until there is something concrete (no pun intended) but it has been a long pause between the local resident meeting(s) and planning discussions to now with absolute silence. Hope we hear something soon.
Tho if i was them seeing how the fanbase have reacted to an average L1 start to the season, I'd be wondering about the need for 18000 seats!
I know, build it and they will come.
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Nov 1, 2024 11:56:56 GMT
As the Matt Taylor thread has now drifted onto the Mem redevelopment, thought it better to continue here. The one concern I definitely share is the lack of info we are getting, I dont mind them saying little until there is something concrete (no pun intended) but it has been a long pause between the local resident meeting(s) and planning discussions to now with absolute silence. Hope we hear something soon. Tho if i was them seeing how the fanbase have reacted to an average L1 start to the season, I'd be wondering about the need for 18000 seats! I know, build it and they will come. If the owners are gauging whether we need a new/redeveloped ground on this season’s attendances then they should sell up immediately. |
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Post by gasify on Nov 1, 2024 12:12:42 GMT
As the Matt Taylor thread has now drifted onto the Mem redevelopment, thought it better to continue here. The one concern I definitely share is the lack of info we are getting, I dont mind them saying little until there is something concrete (no pun intended) but it has been a long pause between the local resident meeting(s) and planning discussions to now with absolute silence. Hope we hear something soon. Tho if i was them seeing how the fanbase have reacted to an average L1 start to the season, I'd be wondering about the need for 18000 seats! I know, build it and they will come. If the owners are gauging whether we need a new/redeveloped ground on this season’s attendances then they should sell up immediately. What comes first? The need for the capacity or the capacity? |
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Post by percy on Nov 1, 2024 12:15:04 GMT
If the owners are gauging whether we need a new/redeveloped ground on this season’s attendances then they should sell up immediately. What comes first? The need for the capacity or the capacity? There is push and pull here. We need decent facilities to attract more people - especially families and those with additional needs. to me thats why stand by stand made sense. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Nov 1, 2024 12:18:06 GMT
If the owners are gauging whether we need a new/redeveloped ground on this season’s attendances then they should sell up immediately. What comes first? The need for the capacity or the capacity? Capacity. The need can happen 'overnight' with a good run of results or tasty cup draw or one good season. Building it with inherent planning issues takes years. Besides, it's not just about capacity, it's the revenue generating facilities behind the seats. |
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Post by yattongas on Nov 1, 2024 12:25:42 GMT
As the Matt Taylor thread has now drifted onto the Mem redevelopment, thought it better to continue here. The one concern I definitely share is the lack of info we are getting, I dont mind them saying little until there is something concrete (no pun intended) but it has been a long pause between the local resident meeting(s) and planning discussions to now with absolute silence. Hope we hear something soon. Tho if i was them seeing how the fanbase have reacted to an average L1 start to the season, I'd be wondering about the need for 18000 seats! I know, build it and they will come. I’m totally with Roadie in that I desperately hope that any future improvements to Mem isn’t Lego like ! Don’t get me wrong , the south stand is a big improvement but let’s be honest it’s done on the cheap and the pillars really annoy me. The crowd fluctuations don’t worry me at all , if we get winning football and a promotion to the championship we’ll easily sell 12k plus tickets every week. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Nov 1, 2024 12:35:09 GMT
As the Matt Taylor thread has now drifted onto the Mem redevelopment, thought it better to continue here. The one concern I definitely share is the lack of info we are getting, I dont mind them saying little until there is something concrete (no pun intended) but it has been a long pause between the local resident meeting(s) and planning discussions to now with absolute silence. Hope we hear something soon. Tho if i was them seeing how the fanbase have reacted to an average L1 start to the season, I'd be wondering about the need for 18000 seats! I know, build it and they will come. I’m totally with Roadie in that I desperately hope that any future improvements to Mem isn’t Lego like ! Don’t get me wrong , the south stand is a big improvement but let’s be honest it’s done on the cheap and the pillars really annoy me. The crowd fluctuations don’t worry me at all , if we get winning football and a promotion to the championship we’ll easily sell 12k plus tickets every week. I'm comfortable with the South Stand replicated elsewhere as a stop gap, building better in time when funding is there. However, if money is tight, the East stand has to be the one where we don't scrimp and save. Pour all our resources in to a really good stand then go from there. |
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Post by yattongas on Nov 1, 2024 12:43:50 GMT
I’m totally with Roadie in that I desperately hope that any future improvements to Mem isn’t Lego like ! Don’t get me wrong , the south stand is a big improvement but let’s be honest it’s done on the cheap and the pillars really annoy me. The crowd fluctuations don’t worry me at all , if we get winning football and a promotion to the championship we’ll easily sell 12k plus tickets every week. I'm comfortable with the South Stand replicated elsewhere as a stop gap, building better in time when funding is there. However, if money is tight, the East stand has to be the one where we don't scrimp and save. Pour all our resources in to a really good stand then go from there. The thing is it wouldn’t be a stop gap would it ? Unless a billionaire takes us over but one hasn’t turned up yet ! 😂 Agreed , the east stand needs to be done properly. |
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Post by percy on Nov 1, 2024 12:44:58 GMT
As the Matt Taylor thread has now drifted onto the Mem redevelopment, thought it better to continue here. The one concern I definitely share is the lack of info we are getting, I dont mind them saying little until there is something concrete (no pun intended) but it has been a long pause between the local resident meeting(s) and planning discussions to now with absolute silence. Hope we hear something soon. Tho if i was them seeing how the fanbase have reacted to an average L1 start to the season, I'd be wondering about the need for 18000 seats! I know, build it and they will come. I’m totally with Roadie in that I desperately hope that any future improvements to Mem isn’t Lego like ! Don’t get me wrong , the south stand is a big improvement but let’s be honest it’s done on the cheap and the pillars really annoy me. The crowd fluctuations don’t worry me at all , if we get winning football and a promotion to the championship we’ll easily sell 12k plus tickets every week. Oh i agree with this for sure! South stand was a quick answer to a lack of seats (and also the embarrassing tents) The East and North have to be more about facilities and something to be proud of, if we really want this to be a club with ambitions of staying in the championship. That could be done stand at a time, but maybe more economical and efficient to do the 3 sides as a horseshoe in one go, taking the hit of a season or two away from the mem |
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 1, 2024 12:57:16 GMT
It seems pointless discussing what the owners can and can't do with the Mem until we get some clear signs they are still considering doing something, as it's gone awful quiet since the residents meetings.
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