I've said it earlier in the thread, but it'd be mint if they extended the whole lot, and completely redid the roof. Have it sloping "up" towards the front, rather than "down" like the North and West stands are now. It would make the whole thing look massive.
Theres absolutely zero chance of them ever building an extension anywhere near a £250m cost.
Why's that then? That's not huge these days for infrastructure projects. If they make 15% of seats premium (which our CEO says is what he would want to compare with Everton & Spurs etc) and they build big concourses with bars and restaurants, then the increased revenue would be enough to service the 250m loan.
They aren't going to pour millions into something because it 'looks mint'. Think people needs a reality check as to what's likely to happen and in what time frame
I just don't see it happening.
The boxes are selling and allegedly a full waiting list ready to selling the same amount we have again.All this talk of corporate
We will never sell out corporate for 15 out of 19 PL fixtures
They will be premium priced tickets most of the time, better seats, a free program etc
Concerts and the other 4 fixtures, a different story
I've been to every this game this season and not bought anything or used the concourses once. When I was younger, didn't bother me so much but just can't be doing with it these days, it's just an horrendous squash of people.
Oh well, might as well spend the money on something that looks shit then eh? Keep our feet firmly on the ground while we're on. None of that "ambition" malarkey for us. Paper weights all round!
Who was talking about it?
Something similar to Everton have I would expect. They have Village Street which is a lounge that I think runs the length of the stand, divided into bars and food outlets. Something similar in the East Stand would probably be the best use of the space, then they could reconfigure the West Stand hospitality for higher end stuff.
Not suggesting that at all. There's nothing wrong with the roof and replacing it isn't going to reap dividends for the owners
I agree!
There's lots wrong with the roof to be fair. The sheets are rusty as f*ck in the west stand, above the premier concourse. The rust is on the underside, and follows the zig-zag pattern of the structure above it on the outside. I'd say that's not a good sign. The clear panels at the front of the west stand roof, which are intended to let light through, have lost their transparency, creating that massive shadow on the pitch when it's sunny. Fair enough, they could replace the sheets/transparent panels, but why not create something architecturally and aesthetically "mint" while they're on?
The club gaffers seem to think they can sell more premium tickets. I sit in premium and there have been few empty seats all season, but don't forget even if they don't sell them all, premium seats still account for around 45% of matchday revenue despite making up just 6% of total seats. Demand is only going to rise this coming season now we're in Europe.All this talk of corporate
We will never sell out corporate for 15 out of 19 PL fixtures
They will be premium priced tickets most of the time, better seats, a free program etc
Concerts and the other 4 fixtures, a different story
You're going to be in for a surprise then.
I think it's more likely we lose some seating for extra corporate.
You think they're going to spend £250m on The Stadium of Light? What makes you think that? It sounds like you're in the know?
Yes, I do mate.
