Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:50 pm  

St pete wrote:

I'll never knock him for what he's done for saints but I'm not beginning to believe a word he says.

On that I agree with you.

Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:02 pm  

McClennan wrote:

I don't see this concourse problem. Is it a health and safety risk or people just a bit scared of getting wet because the easy answer to the latter is to stand away from it.

The concourses being wet is a massive problem! It's a a health and saftey hazard without a doubt and could also be costly for the club in few years time when the slab starts coming up.

Health & saftey - The concourse being wet mashed the floor become very slippy as the finish on the concrete slab is power floated meaning its finished to a very smooth finish which is 99% used for indoor concrete slabs. If the concourse was designed to be outside then it would have a brush finish which makes it less slippy. Obviously water on a smooth concrete finish will result on someone slipping which results in claims.

Possible cost - The concrete used in the concourses is not for outside slabs. The are concrete mixes for inside and outside. That mix is for inside and when water/rain gets on it over the years, the is a good chance is can scrub off and break up as water gets thru and underneath.

Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:19 pm  

Can we get back on topic please.

This is about the quality of the pitch not about how when it rains you may get the soles of your feet wet.

I swear you would think most Saints fans were expecting the Louisiana Superdome to be built at Langtree park.

Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:19 pm  

St pete wrote:

I'll never knock him for what he's done for saints but I'm not beginning to believe a word he says.

Yup, unfortunately I agree.

Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:22 pm  

The Chair Maker wrote:

Can we get back on topic please.

This is about the quality of the pitch not about how when it rains you may get the soles of your feet wet.

I swear you would think most Saints fans were expecting the Louisiana Superdome to be built at Langtree park.

No, I was just expecting not having to wear wellies to the match.

Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:31 pm  

St pete wrote:

No, I was just expecting not having to wear wellies to the match.

I wore a pair of trainers and was fine, infact i reckon i would have even been fine running about on our lovely pitch.

Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:32 pm  

The Chair Maker wrote:

I wore a pair of trainers and was fine, infact i reckon i would have even been fine running about on our lovely pitch.

Do you sit in the South Stand?

I wore trainers too and was fine. But that was only because I took care through the puddles. I'm in the West Stand, entering at the NW corner turnstiles where it was soaking wet.

Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:36 pm  

Sat In the north stand,didnt get wet. No queue before the game for a pint,didnt slip on the concourse didnt feel like I was going to slip either.
A bit more cladding would be great but I still love the place(except the lack of atmos).

Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:38 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Do you sit in the South Stand?

I wore trainers too and was fine. But that was only because I took care through the puddles. I'm in the West Stand, entering at the NW corner turnstiles where it was soaking wet.

I'm in the south stand and was fine but I met up with mates in NW and it's was pretty bad.

Re: Langtree Parks magnificent pitch : Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:24 pm  

St pete wrote:

The concourses being wet is a massive problem! It's a a health and saftey hazard without a doubt and could also be costly for the club in few years time when the slab starts coming up.

Health & saftey - The concourse being wet mashed the floor become very slippy as the finish on the concrete slab is power floated meaning its finished to a very smooth finish which is 99% used for indoor concrete slabs. If the concourse was designed to be outside then it would have a brush finish which makes it less slippy. Obviously water on a smooth concrete finish will result on someone slipping which results in claims.

Possible cost - The concrete used in the concourses is not for outside slabs. The are concrete mixes for inside and outside. That mix is for inside and when water/rain gets on it over the years, the is a good chance is can scrub off and break up as water gets thru and underneath.

Thank you for that.