Colesman Ballz
Very well known Exeweb poster
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Yes fan ALERT !No, i was close to the edge.
Yes fan ALERT !No, i was close to the edge.
Or recycled as per the case at Warrington !Pre-poured ain't great....but still vastly preferable to pre-digested!
Blimey! Thanks for the other driven journeys to games around 1990 when you were based in Nottingham (I think!) - some good ones in there too! Did we get in free at Tranmere because Terry Cooper paid for all the City fans in the away end? Or is my mind playing tricks on me?Ant - All business investment decisions are made based on projected future returns (ie assumptions). I think the 'huge mistake' would be to stagnate rather than explore all options to increase ground capacity.
By the way - you probably don't realise this but we're old friends. We went to Newcastle together from Sheffield for the FA Cup 5th round in 1981. I'll never forget that trip and I'm sure you won't either!
What do you suggest they do? Flout health and safety regulations by selling more tickets than they're allowed? It's not the club that dictates how many people are allowed in.I am not happy because in my opinion the club are not making the most of the supposed sell out games
Already they are saying we are selling tickets fast for The Sheffield game
Let’s hope we actually fill the ground this time
We need the money to invest in the squad for next season promotion push
What do you think will happen if we flout Health and Safety regulations and someone is hurt or worse?I am not happy because in my opinion the club are not making the most of the supposed sell out games
Already they are saying we are selling tickets fast for The Sheffield game
Let’s hope we actually fill the ground this time
We need the money to invest in the squad for next season promotion push
AFC WimbledonIf we ever move away from St James Park then there is a long list of requirements we would need from a new stadium I would have thought.
Good road access, particularly from the M5 and a large car park by the stadium.
A station within walking distance.
A hotel or conference centre to be part of the stadium.
Enhanced hospitality suites…with improved food and drink options throughout the stadium.
Enhanced media facilities.
Large club shop.
Screens and improved media for fans pre and post match.
Improved disabled access.
The list is long……..
All this takes space…..and money of course!
An example I’m familiar with is Reading….their move from the out of date ElmPark in the middle of town to a purpose built stadium….around 24000 all seater with hotel etc etc. funded by John Madjeski.
Reading has a population of c160,000….versus Exeter around 130,000. In the Championship Reading currently average 13k attendances at home. With the right facilities, and despite the draw of the Chiefs, I believe we could average 10k in a new stadium in the Championship (which would include more away supporters of course)….if it was ever to happen!!!!!
You can pretty much guarantee there WON'T be a large car park, certainly not one that supporters could enjoy. Exeter will say it's due to sustainability and environmental concerns, and that the city provides adequate park and ride facilities and will increase buses on match days.If we ever move away from St James Park then there is a long list of requirements we would need from a new stadium I would have thought.
Good road access, particularly from the M5 and a large car park by the stadium.
A station within walking distance.
A hotel or conference centre to be part of the stadium.
Enhanced hospitality suites…with improved food and drink options throughout the stadium.
Enhanced media facilities.
Large club shop.
Screens and improved media for fans pre and post match.
Improved disabled access.
The list is long……..
All this takes space…..and money of course!
An example I’m familiar with is Reading….their move from the out of date ElmPark in the middle of town to a purpose built stadium….around 24000 all seater with hotel etc etc. funded by John Madjeski.
Reading has a population of c160,000….versus Exeter around 130,000. In the Championship Reading currently average 13k attendances at home. With the right facilities, and despite the draw of the Chiefs, I believe we could average 10k in a new stadium in the Championship (which would include more away supporters of course)….if it was ever to happen!!!!!
Which would be the equivalent of 5 or 6 Ollie Watkin's transfer fees.Sandy park cost £15m for a 15,000 capacity.
I mean if we where to move to the idea of a new stadium it would need to be realistically 15,000 in capacity with ability to increase should the need ever arise. If we tried this today, i suspect we would be looking at £25-35m to do a reasonable job of it, if not more with the recent increases in materials etc.