Captain Dart
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Could it be..
http://www.afl-uk.com/
http://www.afl-uk.com/
Plans for new stadium revealed (3 Viewers)
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shmmeee
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thaiskyblue
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I thought they had the new lady ( sorry cannot remember her name ), "so called city fan" to design it ?, she's a quick worker.
shmmeee
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Turns out all we get to consult on is the "fans zone" which we're "encouraged to go through".
ajsccfc
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That AFL site has a few swanky designs. I can't imagine the Olympics ever being in Baghdad, but then they're planning a World Cup in the desert wilderness so who knows.
shmmeee
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I dunno, to be fair if they're down to 2 sites as they say I imagine a fair bit can be done.
I'm not sure about the design now I've read into it a bit. I'd like to see proper plans.
If I'm being balanced, I like these bits:
- Stands close to the pitch
- Everything on one site
- The general design of the outside
- The idea of having more CCFC imagery on the ground
But I'm wary of:
- Weird seating design, meaning it'll look sparse with 12k seats in
- Being miles away from anything representing commercial footfall
- Being outside of the City of Coventry
- Severely reduced capacity
- Severely reduced other commercial opportunities (especially as this is the rationale for the entire project)
- The whole "fans zone" thing. Sounds awfully cringeworthy
I'm not sure about the design now I've read into it a bit. I'd like to see proper plans.
If I'm being balanced, I like these bits:
- Stands close to the pitch
- Everything on one site
- The general design of the outside
- The idea of having more CCFC imagery on the ground
But I'm wary of:
- Weird seating design, meaning it'll look sparse with 12k seats in
- Being miles away from anything representing commercial footfall
- Being outside of the City of Coventry
- Severely reduced capacity
- Severely reduced other commercial opportunities (especially as this is the rationale for the entire project)
- The whole "fans zone" thing. Sounds awfully cringeworthy
torchomatic
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Pointless if the walkthrough is nothing like the finished article. More ammo for fans to fire at them then. 13 years down the line I'm still whinging about the retractable pitch.
Have read all 19 pages and feel totally frustrated by the negative response.
The sooner supporters realise a return to the Ricoh will never happen unless we (the owners or club) actual own it, the better.
We need to move-on and if that means creating a 'new home', then so be it!
Quote from Coventry Observer ....................
"@stevecarpo: I've also been told this isn't a bluff - the #SkyBlues are taking this seriously - the hold up could be being granted planning permission..."
The sooner supporters realise a return to the Ricoh will never happen unless we (the owners or club) actual own it, the better.
We need to move-on and if that means creating a 'new home', then so be it!
Quote from Coventry Observer ....................
"@stevecarpo: I've also been told this isn't a bluff - the #SkyBlues are taking this seriously - the hold up could be being granted planning permission..."
GaryPendrysEyes
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@stevecarpo @bulkingtonccfc Haha - I'm not believing anything - just letting you know what I've been told
James Smith
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I think we just blew the entire stadium budget on those drawings.
davebart
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You're right - its a lovely stadium on a lovely site with super transport links and positive feedback from the local planning authority. It's been clearly financed with a business model that can demonstrate income streams 365 days a year and is sized for the likely attendance for a successful team.
Well nearly anyway.
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shmmeee
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I still want a giant Jaguar on the roof.
Of course what applies to CG walkthroughs applies to artists impressions.
Broken Hearted Sky Blue
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Mary_Mungo_Midge
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No Jag; but some internet japester alraedy has an idea of what it's like:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1480758_330763163733623_1354978256_n.jpg
lapsed_skyblue
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I can exclusively reveal that the intention was to also display a model of the stadium but the institution tasked with supplying the model failed to deliver it on time.
There was an early setback when the institution refused to use the toothpicks amassed by Tim and friends as they don't allow their "workers" to handle sharp objects.
The alternative use of lollipop sticks led to the next delay: no account had been taken of the seasonality of sales. However, a deal with Walls secured a plentiful supply although the model will be called The Solero Stadium as the price of their assistance.
Expect the model to be revealed in the next 3-4 months with the same degree of commitment and fervour as today's announcement.
There was an early setback when the institution refused to use the toothpicks amassed by Tim and friends as they don't allow their "workers" to handle sharp objects.
The alternative use of lollipop sticks led to the next delay: no account had been taken of the seasonality of sales. However, a deal with Walls secured a plentiful supply although the model will be called The Solero Stadium as the price of their assistance.
Expect the model to be revealed in the next 3-4 months with the same degree of commitment and fervour as today's announcement.
James Smith
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Otis
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It has fantastic transport links! I have checked every timetable of every bus of every bus company in Coventry and Warwickshire and am convinced that there will be a bus that will get me there somehow.
It might possibly not run at weekends though.
The other thought that occurs to me here is that the club cannot saying where the new stadium will be exactly, as it is of such a lightweight structure that with carrying winds it could move a few miles here and there for every home game.
What better than a flexible stadium that is also very portable. At the end of games it can also be flat packed and stored quite easily in a Vauxhall Zafira ready for the following match.
Joy Division
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A very unique design
Joy Division
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But I knew I'd seen that design somewhere before.
The early plans for the new Brentford stadium that were since shelved for an upgraded version.
chiefdave
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Where did you find that? Any more pics of Brentford's stadium? Nice to see we're now aiming to be at a lower level than Brentford.
Joy Division
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Its somewhere in this thread in skyscraper city. So basically a 3 year old design http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1038181
Very Good Spot !!
Ha there's even a CCFC 4 life in that thread.
italiahorse
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At least they changed the colour of the shirts on the team photo :facepalm:
covcity4life
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evil twin.......
WiganSkyBlue
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If you build it. people will come :thinking about:
Who are they deluding? If they build it. will the builder get paid? If they get the land. will the neighbours roll over and not object?
Lots of unanswered questions again.
Who are they deluding? If they build it. will the builder get paid? If they get the land. will the neighbours roll over and not object?
Lots of unanswered questions again.
chiefdave
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Anyone that works for them without getting paid upfront has only got themselves to blame when they end up out of pocket.