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Post by Nik on Oct 28, 2020 10:07:57 GMT
Aye, just extend the stand out to the corners, and renew the roof. Shouldn't be that hard to do and would make the place look a lot better without losing the character. Extending into the corner would only need one extra support post in the corner so wouldn't even be massively invasive or prohibitively costly I wouldn't imagine. While we're at it, maybe bury Tom Denton under there. That is some top-class Photoshop work.
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Post by suedehead on Oct 28, 2020 10:17:37 GMT
While we're at it, maybe bury Tom Denton under there. That is some top-class Photoshop work. Is that not how it actually looks? Difficult to tell there’s any photoshop at play.
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Post by timberwolf on Oct 28, 2020 10:33:42 GMT
they could still replace an exaxt copy of the STOCKPORT COUNTY lettering outside the main even if it was demolished. they can do exact copies of 600 year old stained glass windows so i doubt that would be much of a challenge. Exact copy? Come on Timberwolf, that lettering is unique and the facade of the Main Stand is iconic and instantly recognisable.
not saying they should but just saying the possibility would or should not be a disaster. if i had my way i,d just roof the RE and continue it in the corners and make the the pop side bigger and more modern looking. i,d just re roof the main and leave it as it is. i personally am looking for a 15,000 maximum ground but i know plenty who would like a larger one..
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Post by BWScarf on Oct 28, 2020 10:52:39 GMT
Aye, just extend the stand out to the corners, and renew the roof. Shouldn't be that hard to do and would make the place look a lot better without losing the character. Extending into the corner would only need one extra support post in the corner so wouldn't even be massively invasive or prohibitively costly I wouldn't imagine. Surely we'd go for a cantilever roof if it was renovated? Would seem daft not to.
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Post by County1999 on Oct 28, 2020 10:56:20 GMT
Aye, just extend the stand out to the corners, and renew the roof. Shouldn't be that hard to do and would make the place look a lot better without losing the character. Extending into the corner would only need one extra support post in the corner so wouldn't even be massively invasive or prohibitively costly I wouldn't imagine. While we're at it, maybe bury Tom Denton under there. The problem really is incorporating exit gates, turnstiles, toilets and kiosks underneath in the same space as well as building seats over the top of the space. The club would also at the same time have to find a new space for the policing/stewards office. It's a lot to fit in with only around 17 metres from pavement to touchline. I imagine the main stand will actually be the last stand they tackle as they could provide extra space for entering/exiting in the corner at the Railway End with a newly rebuilt stand at that end.
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Post by timberwolf on Oct 28, 2020 11:12:37 GMT
Surely we'd go for a cantilever roof if it was renovated? Would seem daft not to. only problem with cantilever roofs is that when it rains the front half a dozen rows are more or less unusable if fans want to remain dry. the CE is a good example of this.
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Post by Chaddz09 on Oct 28, 2020 11:22:02 GMT
I would hope any ground restructures are done with the long term in mind i.e. if we're building a new stand in the RE and looking to extend the main stand, try and look into incorporating both - sure it can be done with a credible architect. Uniformity would be great IMO. I know it won't be cheap but if we're gonna do both, I would rather wait a while longer and get it right for the long term
If the rumours are true about owning the old bungalow area, I'm sure the logistics about exits/turnstiles and everything can be worked around with the extra space.
I would hope they keep the façade of 'STOCKPORT COUNTY A.F.C.' on the main stand, and if they were even remotely contemplating it's removal (hope not) it at least comes down to a poll so they can gauge how unpopular I assume it would be. Surely any improvements/restructuring of the main stand can work around it?
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Post by stockytwo on Oct 28, 2020 11:36:26 GMT
That is some top-class Photoshop work. I can be contacted for stadium design work at dan@mspaint-stadiumdesign.co.uk
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Post by Nik on Oct 28, 2020 11:45:59 GMT
That is some top-class Photoshop work. I can be contacted for stadium design work at dan@mspaint-stadiumdesign.co.uk JimDan'll Paint It
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Post by edinburghhatter on Oct 28, 2020 12:34:39 GMT
Aye, just extend the stand out to the corners, and renew the roof. Shouldn't be that hard to do and would make the place look a lot better without losing the character. Extending into the corner would only need one extra support post in the corner so wouldn't even be massively invasive or prohibitively costly I wouldn't imagine. Surely we'd go for a cantilever roof if it was renovated? Would seem daft not to. Cantilever-roofed extensions at both ends of the main stand, if that was chosen, would be straightforward and would easily add another 1000 seats as well as freeing up those areas which currently have restricted views, especially towards the Cheadle end of the stand. Replacing the original roof would also be fairly easy, but for structural reasons it would have to be technically similar to the present one, and not cantilevered. Personally, I would suggest a design which employed columns for the whole length: you'd obviously need 2 extra columns (at the ends) but there would be scope for reducing the 3 which are currently there to just 2: if they were able to span about 35 yards when the stand was built 85 years ago, they could surely do it now, with the advent of lighter modern materials... Job done! 😁 PS: Forget about needing any access to/from the proposed Railway end via the Main stand side. If the guys designing the new stand can't sort out access along the back of the Railway end, they're in the wrong job. PPS: The area currently occupied by the bungalow is also quite large. Not all of it is actually behind the Railway end, but being adjacent to both the Main and Railway stands would be an ideal site for housing security, changing rooms, and maybe club offices too. In a building on several levels...
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Post by timberwolf on Oct 29, 2020 9:02:30 GMT
: The area currently occupied by the bungalow is also quite large. Not all of it is actually behind the Railway end, but being adjacent to both the Main and Railway stands would be an ideal site for housing security, changing rooms, and maybe club offices too. In a building on several levels... plus downstairs a decent modern bar to attract fans in where the profits go directly to the club. plenty used to go into the old shithole bungalow so imagine how popular a real decent place could be.
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Post by Chaddz09 on Oct 29, 2020 9:52:25 GMT
: The area currently occupied by the bungalow is also quite large. Not all of it is actually behind the Railway end, but being adjacent to both the Main and Railway stands would be an ideal site for housing security, changing rooms, and maybe club offices too. In a building on several levels... plus downstairs a decent modern bar to attract fans in where the profits go directly to the club. plenty used to go into the old shithole bungalow so imagine how popular a real decent place could be. "old shithole bungalow" - made me chuckle! I agree we need a modern bar/clubhouse to attract punters in to make a bit of extra dosh though! I'm in no way in envy of Fylde, but their sports bar looks pretty good and something similar would be a great addition. I believe Macc Town are making a bar at their place now
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Post by timberwolf on Oct 29, 2020 10:14:50 GMT
I believe Macc Town are making a bar at their place now will that be on or off the pitch.
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Post by edinburghhatter on Oct 29, 2020 10:32:36 GMT
plus downstairs a decent modern bar to attract fans in where the profits go directly to the club. plenty used to go into the old shithole bungalow so imagine how popular a real decent place could be. "old shithole bungalow" - made me chuckle! I agree we need a modern bar/clubhouse to attract punters in to make a bit of extra dosh though! I'm in no way in envy of Fylde, but their sports bar looks pretty good and something similar would be a great addition. I believe Macc Town are making a bar at their place now Creative thinking + beer... an unstoppable combination!🍺🍺😁
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Post by Bredburyhatter on Oct 29, 2020 20:23:25 GMT
plus downstairs a decent modern bar to attract fans in where the profits go directly to the club. plenty used to go into the old shithole bungalow so imagine how popular a real decent place could be. "old shithole bungalow" - made me chuckle! I agree we need a modern bar/clubhouse to attract punters in to make a bit of extra dosh though! I'm in no way in envy of Fylde, but their sports bar looks pretty good and something similar would be a great addition. I believe Macc Town are making a bar at their place now For some reason, Fylde seem to occasionally pop up on my news feed, and they have been showing streams of their games in their sports bar this season(I guess its with a meal with the new restrictions) Would be great if we could do the same, although I'm sure I've read it on here that the suites are not finished yet.
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