Re: Stadium and other issues : Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:43 pm  

PopTart wrote:

With a bit of gold thrown in!!

Looking at the 1960s Wembley shirt, mostly White with a red band between two blue bands, hence The stand blocks colours White, Blue, Red, blue, White, I think

Re: Stadium and other issues : Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:20 am  

Some photos off twitter showing the screen and the North stand terracing between the people. Frustrating as it is that it doesn't go all the way back, from the field it looks very steep and imposing. Get it full with support and it would go a long way to push the team on.

Re: Stadium and other issues : Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:34 am  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

Some photos off twitter showing the screen and the North stand terracing between the people. Frustrating as it is that it doesn't go all the way back, from the field it looks very steep and imposing. Get it full with support and it would go a long way to push the team on.

Technically it does go all the way back in terms of height, any further will require a new roof. It will become obvious why it is how it is when complete.

[PopTart]

Re: Stadium and other issues : Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:45 am  

Dunkirk Spirit wrote:

Looking at the 1960s Wembley shirt, mostly White with a red band between two blue bands, hence The stand blocks colours White, Blue, Red, blue, White, I think

Ah. That makes sense.

[PopTart]

Re: Stadium and other issues : Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:52 pm  

If you want to see what the future might hold for Belle Vue, look at the Gloucester Stadium on ITV now.

The stand opposite the camera is a very basic covered area and is popular because its the original standing area.
The block on the right side is the original club house. It's ancient, with the original captains list on the wall with a temporary bar and electric heaters. Just a fancy shed. But popular with old supporters.
The stand under the camera is major modern seating with exec boxes.

Behind the posts on the left is a low block with standing in front. Nothing fancy but used well for hospitality.

The stand on the right is newer with access underneath for toilets and food/drink outlets.
Behind the stands is good open access to food vans.

It's a 3G pitch. Clearly not muddy like others would be.

But it's near the centre of Gloucester with easy access. They can't expand but they can modernise what they have, and that's just what they did.

Admittedly they have more investors than us, but it's a view of the future if we handle things well.

Re: Stadium and other issues : Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:35 pm  

First glimpse I've had of the stadium since the Hull KR game last year.

The East Stand looks like it's going to be fantastic, far better than I ever imagined.

The upper North Stand already appears better than it did and will clearly improve the view from there. However, the lower half looks a botched job by comparison.

First time I've stood on the West Terrace for over a decade, and to be honest it was abysmal. Poor view, couldn't see half of the pitch and dreadful facilities. I can see why away fans are reluctant to come. Hopefully there's a plan to move on to that in the near future.

I think I'll probably give the other pre-season friendlies a miss until the North Stand is open.

Re: Stadium and other issues : Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:20 pm  

Did anyone else notice that a small section of the Steel Girders have been painted White. Initially, I thought it might be rust prevention paint, but I think the existing grey paint would do that job.

Re: Stadium and other issues : Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:25 pm  

Re: Stadium and other issues : Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:08 pm  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

I’m surprised you didn’t take a photo of the New Big Screen, it was displaying the Trinity and Halifax logo and was crystal clear from the South end seats, I wonder if the club could earn a bit of money from advertising, pre KO, hopefully show the team sheet as the current PA system isn’t very effective just now.

Re: Stadium and other issues : Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:30 pm  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

What matters there is the pitch, you just wouldn't know it's been played on constantly for two weeks in the middle of winter. I know I keep mentioning it but I was a bit unsure it was as tough as they made out, seems it really is.