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That Gap - What to do?

PeteUSA

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I know I'm running a risk of ridicule and urine extraction regarding this topic, but here goes anyway...

Last season, I inquired of the club about a feasability study at the very least regarding that farcical stand that the whole world gets to look at via TV highlights etc, and what it would entail exactly switching the cameras to the other side in order to solve the problem - because it most definitely is a problem. Unfortunately I didnt get wheels in motion in time for such a study to be considered, so it died a death last year. I still feel strongly about it, and would like to get something off the ground this close season.

I dont want to be told we have better things to spend our money on, when nobody officially knows how much moving the cameras would cost. In my opinion the image of the club on a nationwide or even a global basis is paramount. Therefore having a stand that only goes just past the halfway line, and which is sparsley populated on a good day looks awful as a backdrop to a Football League match. I know its a beautifully appointed stand etc. but IMHO it just looks awful, with the bedsit land panorama for all to see to the right.

We played no end of teams in the past couple of seasons where their cameras are sited to reflect the best view of their ground, and are the opposite side from the commentary team. I think doing something like that has to be considered to reflect the best of St James Park, which would include a view of the dug-outs and the players tunnel. To me it makes total sense; not doing it is a no-brainer.

I should point out that two members within the club considered that moving the cameras would be a good idea, but seeing the ridicule I came in for, they didnt mention it again! What is the general (polite) consensus please?
 

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I disagree that it “is most definitely a problem” and I disagree that the new stand is “farcical”. Therefore, I disagree that the club should consider this idea for even one second.

Is that polite enough, muppet?
 

PeteUSA

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I disagree that it “is most definitely a problem” and I disagree that the new stand is “farcical”. Therefore, I disagree that the club should consider this idea for even one second.

Is that polite enough, muppet?
Thats all I needed, an all round idiot like you setting a base tone of a serious thread. At least you put a degree of thought into your heartfelt response instead of the inevitable nonsensical one liner you specialise in! I did ask for politeness incidently - Muppet!
 

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We have better things to spend our money on.

Sparsley? Is that like smint or sthyme?
 

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I actually kind of agree with Pete, but for me it would be a nice ‘want’ rather than a ‘must’ item on the clubs to do list, like so many other things.

I guess there’s no real world business case to do it so it probably won’t happen until the time comes to fill in the gap.
 

PeteUSA

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I actually kind of agree with Pete, but for me it would be a nice ‘want’ rather than a ‘must’ item on the clubs to do list, like so many other things.

I guess there’s no real world business case to do it so it probably won’t happen until the time comes to fill in the gap.
Actually I'm trying to find out if there's any "real world business case" involved here. I happen to think its a priority but I'd like to know what other serious minded City fans think. Its not easy when the usual exeweb trolls have nothing to suggest so try to take the pi/iss instead.
 

fred binneys head

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Thats all I needed, an all round idiot like you setting a base tone of a serious thread. At least you put a degree of thought into your heartfelt response instead of the inevitable nonsensical one liner you specialise in! I did ask for politeness incidently - Muppet!
(rofl) my honest, seriously considered view is that your idea is an utter waste of time and money as it’s not important in the slightest. If disagreeing with you and using the word ‘muppet’ makes me one of the “usual Exeweb trolls” then so be it, muppet.
 
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Steve H

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I don't agree that the stand is 'farcial' and to be honest when watching highlights I'm looking at the pitch not the stand but if there is an option for locating the camera's to get a better view of the action (not the stand) then I'd be happy for the club to look into that
 

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I actually kind of agree with Pete, but for me it would be a nice ‘want’ rather than a ‘must’ item on the clubs to do list, like so many other things.

I guess there’s no real world business case to do it so it probably won’t happen until the time comes to fill in the gap.
I don't disagree with this.
 

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There's two things I really dislike about the new stand. The first is the length and I do agree it makes us look a little tinpot and it's highly frustrating that it wasn't longer. The second is the seats with restricted views. Andy Holloway kept telling us that it was a FL requirement to ensure that there were no restricted view seats, yet we've ended up with a couple of hundred.

Do I think we should commission a feasibility study to explore moving the camera? Absolutely not. What would be the point? It wouldn't solve either of the frustrations I list above.
 
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