Just been on radio - Rebuilding West Stand

Definitely need to spend money to improve the bogs - about £2.50 would allow them to make a massive improvements! I like the West Stand as it is. Thought the worst thing done was putting the TV gantry over the old gable which spoils the look of it. Not sure how big a replacement could be cos its quite tight for space, would have to be like the west stand rather than Ponte end/North stand to save space - didn't west stand cost £1m all those years ago so we'd have to win the cup to finance it all from our winnings!

 

When the East Stand was built it was viewed by some

as a white Elephant... good job our directors didn't take the same view.</p>

If the west stand is to be rebuilt to a capqacity of 6K then we'll have a ground capacity of over 24k big enough for us and the ground would be effectively 'finished' for the lifespan of most of the current supporters. Social club is a great idea and new exec boxes with outside seating would be another.</p>

 

12 million at least

thats what i have been told so the cup run would help but not much.

 

really ? I think the East Stand was £1.75m

I know that was 1993 but that's a wedge of inflation.</p>

I'd guess at &pound;4m</p>

 

RE: Am I the only one who doesn't think its a priority?

im with you on this one, i dont know the financial figures- but i imagine to redevelop that stand would cost more than the entire amount weve made from the cup run.lets reinvest that money in the squad- have a playoff push next season. is the stand really that much of a priority-attendaces dont justify it. besides- i have a soft spot for that stand, its got character and history to it, better than all these 'flat pack' stadiums popping up everywhere ala derby, leicester, cov etc- all the same just different colour plastic seats

 

RE: really ? I think the East Stand was £1.75m

i was told last summer on a tour of oakwell with the kids cant remember who the guide was though.

 

Its got to be done because....

we are spending thousands on it each season just for it to get a safety certificate. The roof has nearly buggered and the complete upper tier will be struggling to get a safety certificate in a few year so we could be playing with three sides.

 

Last Building Estimate was 4.2 million

And that was back in 2004, This estimate was on the books of Barnsley council , with a capacity of 9.500 all seating

 

agreed Preston are in the same situation and they're currently building nt

 

PC was wanting another corner stand between East and North

to house the board room etc..

 

It said the money towards so....

cup money plus whatever PC puts in and possibly the council, dont they own the stadium?

 

East Stand was 3.5 million to build. nt

 

He did say money towards... so wheres the rest coming from?

PC/council?

 

Looks like my days might be numbered

They'll need to get an ecological consultant in to have a look at the toilets before they do anything. There could be all sorts living in there.

 

Team first.

Ground second.

Players before facilities every time.

 

'kin too right there mate.

I'm still asthmatic from taking a piss there at the weekend.

My lad got a few laughs though when he asked where he could wash his hands.

I told him it's best not to piss on his fingers.

 

Perhaps Mr Rowing is basing our needs on ...

... the 60-70,000 wanting semi-final tickets

As some of you have said, if the West stand has its days numbered, there really is no option.

Unfortunately, it won't come quick enough 'cos when we win the cup and are playing in europe, we will need the extra capacity

 

RE: Team first.

s'gotta be done mate. It's another Bradford just waiting to happen. That's if it doesn't collapse first.

 

Good job Dennis thought differently

All those years back. The West Stand should be in a museum.

Ground - then players to play in it

 

RE: 'kin too right there mate.

Wise advice, it'll stand him in good stead for the future.