Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:38 pm  

just drove under saints way, it looks very impressive lit up

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 5:18 pm  

it colour changes I belive , my lad just got back from Tesco looks mightily impressive

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 5:21 pm  

Cool looking lights.

Was going to take my dslr to tonights training session.

Do you think the stewards will be upset? I don't want to be thrown out of the first ever event

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:00 pm  

It does change colour by the time you have walked across it, fom white to red, the shot is in transition (pink) StadiumBridge_edited-1 by Judder Hopkins, on Flickr

It does change colour by the time you have walked across it, fom white to red, the shot is in transition (pink) StadiumBridge_edited-1 by Judder Hopkins, on Flickr

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:09 pm  

Fantastic pic JM. The bridge is stunning when lit up. I like the way it changed colours from white to red (via that pinky colour you seem to have captured!).

The weather was perishing and the West Stand gets a fresh breeze. Reminded me of my season at Widnes in that respect! ONLY that respect though. Langtree Park is a very impressive stadium.

I did have a moment of nostalgia though. The PA kept breaking up in the West Stand. Reminded me of the Pop Side at KR ...

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:00 pm  

Bumper picture edition coming up.

You can also look forward to some full HD Youtube videos of my walk round the stadium.


We start with the walk from the Chalon way car park in the Town centre



Then past the world of Glass and onto THE SAINTS WAY, past the chamber of commerce offices on the left. The stadium floodlights can be seen in the distance.



we then arrive at THE SAINTS WAY BRIDGE, which is a magnificent site all lit up. Especially as it changed colour. You will see this later in one of my HD videos.

But anyhow here are some pics of the bridge









Once off the bridge its a quick walk past Tescos to be greeted by the magnificent site of our new stadium. As you can see from this picture, there is a fair crowd of people walking to the stadium



Modern electronic turnstiles were in operation



The club shop has also opened at the stadium. Though it currently as only a limited stock at present. Notice the heritage display at the back of the store were it says Saints v Castleford tigers.



The founders bar was open to invited guests only. Still needs tables and chairs fitting and some TV,s and photographs of Saints players in action



The South stand lit up



The community facility looked like it had a bit of a stadium opening party going on, possibly for Saints staff. Notivce the moveable partition in the background.



Shot of the stadium lit up from the North west corner



Two of the North stand itself. Note how the roof appears green due to reflecting the grass pitch





end of part1

Part two features internal stadium shots

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:21 pm  

Part 2

The North stand concourse is cavernous.



The west stand concourse is quite large, and despite the heavy rain and sleet was still relatively dry. It was only when an occasional strong gust of wind hit that you would feel the rain getting in the stadium



The South West concourse. Notice the huge bar area with the shutters down



At the end of this concourse is a large picture of Saints legend Tom Van Vollenhoven. The HD video tour will also reveal the Kel Coslett picture.



In the South East Concourse there is a large picture of Kevin Ward



Turnstiles in the South East corner of the ground showing again the large concourse areas.



A couple of shots of the North stand concourse. You can see the extent of the rains penetration. Once the cladding is on the stand should be pretty much dry.Bear in mind that it was still windy with terrible rain.





Want to know what the gents is like.Well this is what away fans will get.

You proabably think this toilet block is small



However its far bigger than the first photos shows



I'm afraid i didnt want to risk getting arrested for sneaking in the ladies, and i didnt take pictures of one of the quite frankly cavernous North stand toilet blocks, because it was in full operation. I do know of at least one lady who took pics inside the ladies toilets so hopefully they will be on the net somewhere in the next few days, showing the facilities on offer there.

end of part2
Part 3 features pitch side pics

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:53 pm  

Nice to Meet you again CM great pics, Mrs G took some pictures in the ladies (odd I know)

They Also Look Very Swish




Our approach to LP over the bridge it really does look spectacular Mrs G and Wirral Saint


i didnt have a tripod with me so its a little shaky


these are the OLD stick tops from KR the cast iron ones


Mrs G and Wirral Saint after getting through the hi tech turnstiles Inside at last


Our new home


Absolutely beautiful pitch


View from the West Terrace


Scoreboard


We hd a bit of rain/sleet/snow/hailstones,but we were nice and dry


And Mrs G looking really pleased to be in LP at last

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:11 pm  

Part3

The View from the stands

The West terrace







view of the South stand from the East stand at pitch level



The scoreboard in the North East corner, as viewed from the East Terrace. The big screen will be fitted below it. The scoreboard is IMO the worst part of the new ground. Its like a throwback to the one at Knowsley road. The clock above seems to be running on British summer time rather than GMT



A higher level view from the East terrace. Note how wet it is at the front of this terrace. This will probably be the norm when it rains as prevailing winds tend to come from the South West and therefore are likely to impact the East terrace. It should therefore remind away fans of the Eddington end at Knowsley road with them scurrying to the back of the stand once a heavy shower hit.



looking towards the West and North stands



The view from the back of the East stand



Panoramic from the East stand



view of the North stand



view of the North stand from the West (home) terrace



View of the corner of the South stand family viewing area and police control box.
Note also the depth of each terrace step



view of the South stand and East (away) terrace



shots of the players training





players training with the West terrace in the background



North stand seating giving an indication of legroom



the view from row P in F block of the North stand



the row from row U in E block



the view from the front row seating



looking up at the North stand



A magnificent pitch. Remember this is after the players have spent an hour training on it, and despite a couple of days of horrendous weather.
In the foreground you can also see the artificial turf which is a darker shade of green, and which surrounds the pitch perimeter.



finally the walk home across the bridge

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:48 pm  

Absolutely fabulous pictures. Thanks for posting them GF and CM!