Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:57 am  

Was very impressed who the new stadium, noticed the seats and rows were not marked out as yet.
Thought they should of had a questionnaire/suggestion box for fans feedback i.e. I thought a running 6" shelf in the food and drink concourse, as if you buy a pie & pint you can't manage both, need to put your pint down to unwrap the pie, also rubbish bins, although a big wheelie bin was there I noticed a lot of rubbish left on to floor.
Found the stewards were friendly and o.k recognised some stewards from the willows
The view from the hospitality boxes seemed miles away from the action
Overall great stadium

Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:17 am  

Iain wrote:

Just to try to unconfuse everyone after Pev's post...

only going off what an employee pointed out to me at the stadium, but i had had a few beers after the event.

Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:22 am  

scoot wrote:

The view from the hospitality boxes seemed miles away from the action
Overall great stadium

also miles away from what the average supporter could afford, but good news 11 of the 12 have been sold at £10,000 a season, thats an extra income already we didn't have at the willows that eqates to 550 new season tickets.

Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:28 am  

Bigpev wrote:

also miles away from what the average supporter could afford, but good news 11 of the 12 have been sold at £10,000 a season, thats an extra income already we didn't have at the willows that eqates to 550 new season tickets.

Does that all go to the club or do we only get a cut off the owners?

Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:47 am  

Michigan red wrote:

Does that all go to the club or do we only get a cut off the owners?

As you are paying match rental,it would only be right that all the funds went to the club.

Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:11 am  

right said father ted wrote:

Iain, you are absolutely right that all the facilities are in place for the corporate bods. I cant see what the club can offer in terms of a fans bar without a major input from the stadium company and that aint going to happen. We may eventually see a brewers fayre or other type of pub/food chain opening up as theres plenty of room for development.

There seem to be two ground floor spaces at the front of the West Stand (one of which is behind hoardings) that look ripe for use. Once a space is usable as a fans bar (i.e. has a bar, some screens and some tables and chairs) it's also usable by the stadium company for functions. I don't expect the club itself to provide the bar, but if the stadium company / club want to maximise the income it's a good opportunity.

Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:55 am  

bryanthered wrote:

the car park exit senting everyone to Irlam to do a U-turn at Barton Airport

In the Car Park we drove towards Eccles as it were and were directed out towards the A57 and turned right at the new lights towards the motorway. No problem.

Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:07 am  

Plans to put 2,000 +extra parking space behind the north stand where the retail plans are. Ground levelling & hardcore going down and should be in place for start of the season. Not sure if they plan to fleece us for £5.50 for that area too.

I was told they were planning to to put a fans bar into the west stand , probably at the north end which is boarded at present .

otherwise they need to get the seats numbered and work out how to work the kiosk roller shutters and programme to the tils with the meal deals!

Looking forward to the Leigh & Wigan Games .

Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:05 pm  

Bigpev wrote:

also miles away from what the average supporter could afford, but good news 11 of the 12 have been sold at £10,000 a season, thats an extra income already we didn't have at the willows that eqates to 550 new season tickets.

Thats a great effort from the club.

The ground rent will reflect the facilities we have to offer so good to see the club are getting the financial return in selling the corporate stuff.

Re: First impressions of watching a game @ Barton........any : Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:10 pm  

anyone wanting a beer or food before or after game use the home of irlam hornets arlfc ,higher irlam social club or the tiger moth pub both on cutnook lane irlam ,£2 pint of john smiths ,lagers about£2.30.local taxi firms doing shuttle runs so you can leave your motors safe.