Progress on the new corner stands?

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:10 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Going to be two - one in the same corner but no definite decision on where the second one will be

Hopefully in the opposite corner by the visiting fans. I would finally be able to see the screen.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:14 pm

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:False.

There’s one box that’s always set aside for club use. It’s the last one closest to the Jimmy McIlroy.

In that case brilliant. I hope you get to use it.

Was just under the impression every box was always sold.

Loyalclaret · Post by **Loyalclaret** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:20 pm

Spike wrote:Shockingly bad service from the builders who everyone says is Barnfield. Before they took on the contract they should have and indeed had a duty to do surveys. The lack of urgency is appalling .they have let everyone down Big Time

The surveys were done but didn’t show the problems they have since found.

Greeny · Post by **Greeny** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:42 pm

Can't believe BFC hierarchy are still not sure where to place the 2nd screen. A large chunk of the Jimmy H stand have never been able to see the current sole screen. When the question was put to Mike Garlick at the Foundation Q&A earlier this year, he alluded to the fact that screen costs have come down dramatically and as a result we would be having the luxury of a 2nd screen and this was likely to be linked to the corner stand developments. Excellent. "Club were still to decide where to place it??" Didn't think there were that many options but hey what do I know? Some people can turn a 5 minute meeting into a 3 day conference.......................

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:09 pm

Greeny wrote:Can't believe BFC hierarchy are still not sure where to place the 2nd screen. A large chunk of the Jimmy H stand have never been able to see the current sole screen. When the question was put to Mike Garlick at the Foundation Q&A earlier this year, he alluded to the fact that screen costs have come down dramatically and as a result we would be having the luxury of a 2nd screen and this was likely to be linked to the corner stand developments. Excellent. "Club were still to decide where to place it??" Didn't think there were that many options but hey what do I know? Some people can turn a 5 minute meeting into a 3 day conference.......................

What people do is remember a comment from months ago, read rumours on some messageboard, and then, for some reason, get really annoyed at a fabricated conclusion

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:28 pm

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:False.

There’s one box that’s always set aside for club use. It’s the last one closest to the Jimmy McIlroy.

By club use, do you mean storing tables and chairs? That’s what it looked like yesterday although could just have been because it was a friendly.

KeighleyClaret · Post by **KeighleyClaret** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:31 pm

claptrappers_union wrote:What people do is remember a comment from months ago, read rumours on some messageboard, and then, for some reason, get really annoyed at a fabricated conclusion

That has become the standard modus operandi for this board. On any topic.

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:43 pm

DCWat wrote:By club use, do you mean storing tables and chairs? That’s what it looked like yesterday although could just have been because it was a friendly.

They have special days, like Samaritans day or Community day. They keep one box reserved for those.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:16 pm

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:They have special days, like Samaritans day or Community day. They keep one box reserved for those.

The former might be very busy if the season pans out like some of the doom mongers on here envisage.

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:01 pm

aggi wrote:Cheers. So they're still not used as corporate spaces? Wonder if it's a lack of demand or what in that case.

The " Hamburg " and " Jimmy Adamson " suites are situated in the Jimmy McIlroy Stand and are used every Premier League matchday . You can buy a season ticket in there, or alternatively, they're used by people for birthday treats, Christmas presents and also the " Ladies " days & other events are held there ....

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/com ... rtunities/

So they're in full use throughout the season, helping the Club to maximise revenue, as they should !!

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:21 pm

Hmmm work stopped, no signings or significant outlays; New stadium or perhaps due dilligence going on ?

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:27 pm

bfcjg wrote:Hmmm work stopped, no signings or significant outlays; New stadium or perhaps due dilligence going on ?

The Arabs are coming

dibraidio · Post by **dibraidio** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 2:11 pm

Goobs wrote:The Arabs are coming

We're playing Aberdeen not Dundee United.

Greeny · Post by **Greeny** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:34 pm

claptrappers_union wrote:What people do is remember a comment from months ago, read rumours on some messageboard, and then, for some reason, get really annoyed at a fabricated conclusion

If I have an early onset of Alzheimer's then I apologise. However that is not the case. I was at the Foundation Q&A a few months ago and our very own Monsieur Garlick confirmed at the time the 2nd screen but was not sure where to locate it? Months later.... no change. Don't think annoyed comes into it. Just flagging up that MG used to be indecisive now he's not so sure.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:39 pm

Will I notice any progress of this project when I visit to the Turf tomorrow for my 1st visit since Bouremouth beat us?

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:49 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Will I notice any progress of this project when I visit to the Turf tomorrow for my 1st visit since Bouremouth beat us?

I would very much doubt it.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:51 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Will I notice any progress of this project when I visit to the Turf tomorrow for my 1st visit since Bouremouth beat us?

yes...there's now no screen at all!

so all the Bob Lorders will see what I've seen since the screen was relocated from the Cricketdfield stand...nothing!

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:11 pm

Leisure wrote:I would very much doubt it.

Come on lad.... It has been p!ss!ng it down....

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:25 pm

Update from a DSA meeting last night, Doug Metcalf said December, this is a further delay from saying November a matter of weeks ago.

Bad weather I’m sure will delay in more...

It’s probably going to be at least next spring in reality.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:46 pm

The words '**** up and brewery' come to mind.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:48 pm

Murger wrote:The words '**** up and brewery' come to mind.

Depend what they find that delay things.

Even Spurs are now well behind with their new stadium and they'll be now playing a number of games at Wembley as a result.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:54 pm

Spijed wrote:Depend what they find that delay things.

Even Spurs are now well behind with their new stadium and they'll be now playing a number of games at Wembley as a result.

Oh come on, they're building a completely new stadium, we are building 2 corner facilities.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:59 pm

Murger wrote:Oh come on, they're building a completely new stadium, we are building 2 corner facilities.

It doesn't matter if there are unforeseen problems, regardless of the size of build.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:22 pm

Was in the club shop today and had a look through the fence at the progress being made round the back.....was just a big hole with broken up concrete in it.. .looks to be a million miles away from finishing any time soon.But what do I know.

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:31 pm

I am absolutely amazed at the lack of progress. There must be some major issue with the groundwork far beyond what is being guessed at. I originally knew they had no chance of completing for the start of the season but now I will be surprised if it is available for our disabled fans any time this season. Very very hard to understand what is going on. I really don’t understand why there has been no announcement as to the real reason for the hold up. Maybe there are legal or financial constraints between the club and the builders that prevents either party saying anything meaningful.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:41 pm

Whitgord wrote:I am absolutely amazed at the lack of progress. There must be some major issue with the groundwork far beyond what is being guessed at. I originally knew they had no chance of completing for the start of the season but now I will be surprised if it is available for our disabled fans any time this season. Very very hard to understand what is going on. I really don’t understand why there has been no announcement as to the real reason for the hold up. Maybe there are legal or financial constraints between the club and the builders that prevents either party saying anything meaningful.

Maybe they'll say bugger it ...and redevelope the whole of the jmac stand with a nice state of the art facility inclusive of the original corners....it may be more financially viable ...just a thought!

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:42 pm

All these issues can probably be traced back to one person/team of people. I'm pointing at the Surveyors involved in the project. Blaming the club isn't the way on this one!

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:55 pm

Apparently there's been a slight delay because the F.A are still not quite sure about how to incorporate safe standing for the carers of the disabled.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:56 pm

boyyanno wrote:All these issues can probably be traced back to one person/team of people. I'm pointing at the Surveyors involved in the project. Blaming the club isn't the way on this one!

Does make you wonder how they were allowed to build the two stands given the problems with two small corners on the same ground! Presume surveyors regulations were a bit more laid back in the mid 90’s!!

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:57 pm

our safe standing carers are rubbish, Brighton and Huddersfield signed loads of them in the summer - their scouting network is way better than ours, we are rubbish !

PutTheWheelieBinsOut · Post by **PutTheWheelieBinsOut** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:54 pm

BFC operates like a secret state, more chance of secrets leaking from the MI5 than the club giving any solid information to it's own supporters.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:09 pm

They were all stood around this afternoon watching the game.

Someone has dropped a real bollock on that contract.

They have nearly finished building a new housing estate on Sycamore Avenue whilst they've been
pratting about with this little project.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:31 am

Perhaps we are short of money!

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:22 am

Absolutely pathetic, looks like our disabled supporters and their carers face another winter of sitting out in the elements getting soaked to the skin and freezing their nuts off. No sign of any apology or explanation from the club surprise surprise.

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:31 am

Can the poster Irac shed any light on the hold up? He was quite vocal on page 1 of this post, so it would be great, even if it's a likely completion date, just to give people an idea what the issue is, or whether people might expect to see completion this season.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:42 am

Fairly poor on the clubs part not to release any updates. Do they not know/care that the disabled supporters are about to spend another winter sat in the dogshit conditions?

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:57 am

This job is going to take longer than the Spurs job

Giftonsnoidea · Post by **Giftonsnoidea** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 12:08 pm

tim_noone wrote:Maybe they'll say bugger it ...and redevelope the whole of the jmac stand with a nice state of the art facility inclusive of the original corners....it may be more financially viable ...just a thought!

Yep i think the bob lord may be worth developing rather than filling the corners in, dosent really make sense as theyll have to be knocked down anyway if we redevelop the stadium in future.

Better to knock down bob lord and build a curved half bowl like structure surely?

Need to keep ourselves in prem first though obviously!

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:12 pm

Last update from the club to the disabled fans was about 3 weeks ago and the estimate then was December.

Since then, no further work has been done, So I assume they'll be delayed further.

I'd wager they'll try and delay it to see if we look like we're going to stay up.

If we go down, they don't need to do it anyway, only decided to do it because they've been forced by Premier League and Level Playing Field.

I take my Grandad to the match in his wheelchair and it's been damaged using the temporary arrangements already, with no offer to pay for the repair from the club, just a ''we'll have it sorted out by the next home game'' so it doesn't happen again.

They really are a shambles.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:42 pm

They should have gone the ryanair way. “Ready for season 19-20”. Then when it’s done we get du-du-du-du duu-duuuuuuur, big fanfare. What clever boys we are finishing it early.

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:25 pm

its embarrassing now-what an absolute shambles .get Brendan flood involved he was a developer

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:31 pm

Spike wrote:its embarrassing now-what an absolute shambles .get Brendan flood involved he was a developer

who went bankrupt and would have took the club with him when his loans to them were called in as a result - it was the play-off promotion and resulting TV money that saved us

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 11:55 am

Update from the club:

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Wisswosswass · Post by **Wisswosswass** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:11 pm

Be interesting to know what the view is like from there. It just looks like your peripheral vision will be an issue with the stands to either side.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:25 pm

Wisswosswass wrote:Be interesting to know what the view is like from there. It just looks like your peripheral vision will be an issue with the stands to either side.

We/I sit right in the corner lower jmac.ajacent to it and have a great view of the games being played...elevated it will be great I would think.

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:43 pm

Looks like only one big screen (in North East corner) according to those images.

NL Claret · Post by **NL Claret** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:50 pm

A complaint from a "fan" on Twitter that with the big screen moving or about to be moved (not bothered about reading the article, doesn't interest me) that he's constantly having to get his phone out to check how long is left.............there are other options like a good old fashioned watch.

How did spectators back in the day cope without an annoying big screen?

This complaint is on a different level, even included the PL in the tweet saying they should fine the club he "supports". Different level.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:04 pm

Were Sheffield Wednesday the first to have a big screen...? Was very impressive back in the seventies. We where still spinning half time results out with letters..weird!

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:06 pm

tim_noone wrote:Were Sheffield Wednesday the first to have a big screen...? Was very impressive back in the seventies. We where still spinning half time results out with letters..weird!

Man United had an early electronic scoreboard, but it was just moving words scrolling along a narrow strip. No pictures.

Den_Perry · Post by **Den_Perry** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:10 pm

I've heard the delays were caused by 3 separate issues (any one of which would generally incur a big delay on site progress; all 3 at the same time would be a complete nightmare to deal with):

1) hit an old water main they didn't know was there (presume this was the reason for the recent road/water main works on Harry Potts Way)

2) found traces of gas from old mine workings (should have checked for this when they built the 2 stands; perhaps this was a new build-up of gas in the period since the 2 stands were constructed)

3) found some ACMs (asbestos containing materials) which appeared to have been dumped/buried from the previous stand works