New Corner Stands

Sausage · Post by **Sausage** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:51 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:They look nice and shiny but quite skinny compared to the wooden ones.

It's nudge theory. A subtle approach to encourage fat away fans to lose weight.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 2:00 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:They look nice and shiny but quite skinny compared to the wooden ones.

The thinner seats increate the capacity slightly too. They'll be the same size as the other plastic seats in the rest of the stadium, I'd imagine.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 4:02 pm

From twitter:

Looks odd if they are going to keep that extra bit of segregation.

FeedTheArf · Post by **FeedTheArf** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:14 pm

ClaretTony wrote:May not do when everything is complete

So are they looking at adding similar black cladding on the rest of the stands?

AndyClaret · Post by **AndyClaret** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:17 pm

They should have done away with the old entrance to the tunnel gangway, could have got some more seats in.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:24 pm

AndyClaret wrote:They should have done away with the old entrance to the tunnel gangway, could have got some more seats in.

The old tunnel? They got rid of it completely five years ago and put extra seats in.

giveusaB · Post by **giveusaB** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:24 pm

Is the Jimmy Mac/Bob Lord corner getting a big screen?

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:25 pm

randomclaret2 wrote:I wonder if the steelwork under the CFS roof will ever be painted ?

Only if they are forced into it.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:27 pm

giveusaB wrote:Is the Jimmy Mac/Bob Lord corner getting a big screen?

There is a second screen going in somewhere eventually but I don't know where

giveusaB · Post by **giveusaB** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:32 pm

Don’t see where else it could go.No room at the Bob Lord/Cricket field corner.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:34 pm

The things folk worry about, reminds me of my Mrs…. 'You cant put that there, it doesn't match the curtains.'

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:37 pm

AndyClaret wrote:They should have done away with the old entrance to the tunnel gangway, could have got some more seats in.

Are you getting mixed up with the stairs to the old players box?

As CT says there is nothing left of the old tunnel

AndyClaret · Post by **AndyClaret** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:53 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:Are you getting mixed up with the stairs to the old players box?

As CT says there is nothing left of the old tunnel

that's what i meant.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:57 pm

AndyClaret wrote:that's what i meant.

If you meant the old directors box, it is still used by staff.

AndyClaret · Post by **AndyClaret** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:59 pm

but the directors box is no longer there.

Corky · Post by **Corky** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:04 pm

Is there any chance that someone could provide a couple of pictures from inside the ground showing what the new corner stands now look like?

TsarBomba · Post by **TsarBomba** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:08 pm

Am I right in thinking Ladbrokes can no longer have their advertising plastered over the stand? Plus, we’ll have to change the Puma banners too?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:12 pm

Corky wrote:Is there any chance that someone could provide a couple of pictures from inside the ground showing what the new corner stands now look like?

I was in there today but didn’t take any. One between Longside & Jimmy Mac doesn’t look far away from being complete but the other is nothing like ready although the glass front is now in place for the new control box on the top floor.

I went in the ticket office for a nosy too and it is very similar to what we used to have but there are more terminals for when it is busy.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:19 pm

When did they start building these?

giveusaB · Post by **giveusaB** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:18 pm

These were the original plans with the ticket office in the corner.

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NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:35 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote:When did they start building these?

Same week they started on the Sagrada Familia. They turn things round pretty quick those Barnfield lads.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:36 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote:When did they start building these?

Building work didn’t start until well into last season. I think it was around Christmas before we had much steelwork going up.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:43 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote:When did they start building these?

3 weeks before the titanic set off

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:52 pm

Not huge sites are they?

The Longside was demolished and rebuilt quicker than this wasn’t it?

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:57 pm

They have finished a complete housing estate on Sycamore Avenue whilst they've been
p!ssing about with these compulsory structures.

I hope they are on a penalty contract.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:35 pm

ClaretTony wrote:There is a second screen going in somewhere eventually but I don't know where

Will it be one folk can see?

Bfcboyo · Post by **Bfcboyo** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:47 pm

Funkydrummer wrote:They have finished a complete housing estate on Sycamore Avenue whilst they've been
p!ssing about with these compulsory structures.

I hope they are on a penalty contract.

Tim Webber doesn't do penalty contracts he builds what he likes where he likes and when he likes and gets paid what he wants.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:53 pm

ClaretTony wrote: I went in the ticket office for a nosy too and it is very similar to what we used to have but there are more terminals for when it is busy.

The way technology is moving on, having a large ticket office will be a bit pointless probably, with most most purchases being done online.

I’d imagine in 10 years that space will be repurposed anyway.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:00 am

claptrappers_union wrote:The way technology is moving on, having a large ticket office will be a bit pointless probably, with most most purchases being done online.

I’d imagine in 10 years that space will be repurposed anyway.

90% will be online but there is always a queue on matchday.

But even Burnley Cinema have the technology to have you choose your seats on the computers in the Cinema entrance, pay and print your ticket there and then. No staff needed.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:03 pm

Has anyone got any new photos of the stands?

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:07 pm

They've put their best team on the job and its coming along nicely.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:13 pm

Spijed wrote:Has anyone got any new photos of the stands?

Bob Lord corner a long way off, and still a lot of work being done on Longside Corner (I was there this morning and had a sneaky peeky no pics though)

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:17 pm

Bosscat wrote:Bob Lord corner a long way off, and still a lot of work being done on Longside Corner (I was there this morning and had a sneaky peeky no pics though)

Some work still to be done on the Longside corner but will be complete for the opening league game of the season.

No idea when the Bob Lord corner one will be finished though.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:24 pm

The length of time it's taking to put these 2 (TWO) corner stands up is a bit of a joke. The Empire State Building was thrown up in just over 13 months, and that was 90 years ago.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:27 pm

Was there last Thursday and didn't really look any different from the last game of the season.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:27 pm

AndyClaret wrote:but the directors box is no longer there.

Yes, that area now seems to be away seating. So as said earlier, don't know the purpose of the entrance/exit steps to that area? Unless it gives entry to the stand from the away area underneath?

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:29 pm

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Is it just me or does that just look a bit odd

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:42 pm

It certainly does look odd to me as well, it doesn't blend in, in any way, shape or form.

Looks like it's just been plonked there over night.

groove · Post by **groove** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:44 pm

Steve1956 wrote:
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Is it just me or does that just look a bit odd

That looks absolutely hideous.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:47 pm

So apart from them taking forever to build and looking horrendous they are alright then.

bfcmartin · Post by **bfcmartin** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:50 pm

It looks like we got the colour scheme from Newcastle, all i can say is it's a good job the black section isn't blue

welsbyswife · Post by **welsbyswife** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:51 pm

I don't think the corner stand looks too bad of itself. What really doesn't work is the contrast between the quite modern looking black cladding on the new bit and the cheap and nasty cladding on the main stand. To make the whole thing stand together they need to use a consistent range of finishes.

kaptin1 · Post by **kaptin1** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:53 pm

The Borg have arrived

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:59 pm

Presumably there are longer-term plans to re-clad the JM and JH stands.

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:02 pm

I agree on the cladding. The cassette cladding on the new corners is more expensive and looks are better than the older cheap cladding. If we’re going for a black and grey look then fine, do the entire ground. Just add colour by a couple of stripes here and there, or new BFC signage.

It’s due a fresh look, but right now the corners don’t fit in.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:09 pm

Am I ok to call it crap looking, cheaply built and terribly overdue now?

I remember getting castrated for being a miserable git when the plans came out.), and it was quite clear what the end result would be.

The best thing to do in these situations when BFC are concerned is, think the worst, think the cheapest, think the oddest and you'll be either right, or every know again slightly surprised , which you can call a bonus.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:09 pm

I’m finding it difficult to care. I spend 20 seconds walking past it on a match day and that’s the only time I’ll see it. Looks fine from inside the ground.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:12 pm

MACCA wrote:Am I ok to call it crap looking, cheaply built and terribly overdue now?

I remember getting castrated for being a miserable git when the plans came out.), and it was quite clear what the end result would be.

The best thing to do in these situations when BFC are concerned is, think the worst, think the cheapest, think the oddest and you'll be either right, or every know again slightly surprised , which you can call a bonus.

In what way is it cheaply built?

ewanrob · Post by **ewanrob** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:13 pm

That's 21st century architecture for you, they dont like things to blend together...they like to see distinction between new and old

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:16 pm

Just spoken to a friend of mine who is going to have to move into the corner stand this season due to an illness. He’s received an invitation today to go and see the new facilities later this month.