Surely it would be relevant to ask a question around the fact that we know that Fisher et al have been lying over and over again for the past 6 months at least, so Sandra, do you have any evidence at all that a ground will be built, and if not are we all wasting our time being here?
My god awful memory is failing me. But she definitely said she either didn't know or couldn't say. She spoke mostly about the process itself and the requirements for planning, etc.
OK I'm home now so can be a bit more descriptive.
- pictures that we've seen, plus one extra of the "fans zone" that to me looked like a load of those pub umbrellas
- will be a "football club stadium" nothing non-football attached (later said revenue will come from "fans zone" retail income).
- capacity is 12k starting moving up in stages that take 6-9 months to compete. Down to the club though. However Brentford have this model and it suits their needs (implication being its suit ours as we are a similar club). Capacity could go up to 25k in modules. Then could change the structure for a bigger ground (30k was mentioned) if needed later.
- Club looking into safe standing, but dependant on outcome of FA consultation. Currently not allowed above L1 that may change though.
- Might have different colour seats to Sky blue as apparently the players complain they can't see each other when the Ricoh is empty
- Can have input on where away fans are. Minimum league requirements for away capacity, but designed to be flexible and allow more should the club wish to cash on on big away gates.
- Want to know what we've seen elsewhere that we like.
- will have community features ("you know for the youngsters and um...the community") not sure what yet. Wants input.
- lots of car parking will be available. Wants consultation on other transport links.
- stadium designed to look "finished" at 12k and provide atmosphere. Stands as close to pitch as possible (I think 3.5m at the sides and 5.5 at the ends but don't quote me). Stands as steep as possible for better atmosphere. Roof designed to push sound onto pitch.
- corporate seats not behind glass, part of the action.
That's all I can remember right now.
Fan Input:
"It's too small"
"It's just the right size"
"We need to reengage the fans"
"Can we not have the tunnel come out by corporate, no atmosphere"
"Can we not have the scoreboard behind most fans"
She addressed the "is this all futile" point at the start. I may be wrong but what I think she said was "Well who knows, but it's not futile, our views will be listened to". Which to me translated as "I have no idea if a new stadiums being built either" but that could be my prejudices showing.
I don't think she's any more a liar than CBRE for saying they've been asked to look or the architects for saying they've been asked to draw up plans.
Monkeys, not organ grinders.
So, judging by the total absence of questions at FOI re councils - from tonight's audience it looks like Sixfield attenders really don't care. They're going along with Sisu. How sad.
This modular idea is ridicules. 99% of the time, including when we were in the prem 15000 is enough seats, when we get a big game the need for 30000 is needed, then the week later back to 15000 so can the cup draw be done 6 months in advance??? Lol if not what's the point of ever expanding? May as well piss off 15000 people and lose the money they would bring maybe two
Or three times a year?
This new stadium sounds shit already.
This question had to be asked and answered to make any forum validSurely it would be relevant to ask a question around the fact that we know that Fisher et al have been lying over and over again for the past 6 months at least, so Sandra, do you have any evidence at all that a ground will be built, and if not are we all wasting our time being here
Hmmm, this thread'sdegenerating into the same old divisive same old isn't it.
Ah well, was good while it lasted!
Hmmm, this thread'sdegenerating into the same old divisive same old isn't it.
Ah well, was good while it lasted!
Hmmm, this thread'sdegenerating into the same old divisive same old isn't it.
Ah well, was good while it lasted!
Shmmeee. For clarity certainly not having a go at you pal.
Just the top table.
Hmmm, this thread'sdegenerating into the same old divisive same old isn't it.
Ah well, was good while it lasted!
Hmmm, this thread'sdegenerating into the same old divisive same old isn't it.
Ah well, was good while it lasted!
Good report Simon.
Was as that quote at the end in private? Or did I completely miss her address the believability of the project?
Sounds like it was attended by a load of yes men then.
Here's our round-up of tonight's meeting. I wish there was more to tell you all! - http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-city-stadium-forum-chairman-6489813
I spoke with her at the end. Only fair to ask her if she believed it would happen. Apparently she does.
She was hardly going to say no.
Well not that many as it was 'sparsely attended', I remember the open forums in July being packed.
- lots of car parking will be available. Wants consultation on other transport links.
- corporate seats not behind glass, part of the action.
Is that Andy Thorn with a beard?
I'm half expecting someone in the audience to have got up and said they like the way Nroht thinks (only Simpsons fans will know what I'm on about).
Would have been a better story if she had!
Well some people on Facebook who have been to the same meeting believe it will now happen..
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Proviso 'if we don't get back to the Ricoh (and I personally don't think we will?), believe me it will Happen' PUSB!
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