: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:36 am  

RAI of Sunshine wrote:

I wasn't around much back then as I lived darn sarf, so I have never been too sure why it was chosen.

Personally, for mine, I'd have the Sky screen in one of the corners and us lot in the West stand. But that's just me

The SKY screen was positioned by SKY during the stadium design. Apparently the HJ is one of the easiest stadiums in the country for them to set up at because they were involved in the design. Bit of a shame though that that came with disadvantage for large numbers of home fans. I'm sure it would be technically possible for it to go in a corner - other stadia do - but no doubt a cost would be involved.

As for moving to the West, the South Stand concourse is much better as it was intended for the home fans, so would be a shame to move out of it. The big problem with the South Stand is the steps just aren't deep enough.

: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:41 am  

SEB wrote:

The SKY screen was positioned by SKY during the stadium design. Apparently the HJ is one of the easiest stadiums in the country for them to set up at because they were involved in the design. Bit of a shame though that that came with disadvantage for large numbers of home fans. I'm sure it would be technically possible for it to go in a corner - other stadia do - but no doubt a cost would be involved.

As for moving to the West, the South Stand concourse is much better as it was intended for the home fans, so would be a shame to move out of it. The big problem with the South Stand is the steps just aren't deep enough.

Something permanent and undercover would be good in the corner. Something along the lines of the screen at Elland Road. Let's say the North West corner. It could be half filled in, with a roof.

I agree about the depth, it would have been better if it was as deep as the West stand. I always wonder if the South could be extended, to overhang the footpath behind.

: Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:58 am  

RAI of Sunshine wrote:

Something permanent and undercover would be good in the corner. Something along the lines of the screen at Elland Road. Let's say the North West corner. It could be half filled in, with a roof.

I agree about the depth, it would have been better if it was as deep as the West stand. I always wonder if the South could be extended, to overhang the footpath behind.

I didn't mean depth as in the whole stand, I meant depth as in each terrace. That's what makes it difficult to get in and out hence people preferring to stand near the yellow steps.

: Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:30 pm  

RAI of Sunshine wrote:

I wasn't around much back then as I lived darn sarf, so I have never been too sure why it was chosen.

Personally, for mine, I'd have the Sky screen in one of the corners and us lot in the West stand. But that's just me

can't beat the west stand! oh and i have a spot and a fat thumb!

: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:47 pm  

Easier to play from home ? Why the hell hadn't they won away for nearly a year then, something Lowes never managed.