New Corner Stands

[tim_noone]

Apparently neither of the stands will be opening until at least January 2020 because it's suddenly been pointed out that they need gender neutral loos (and Mr Barnfield didn't know that!).

Ms Barnfield

[2 Bee Holed]

Apparently neither of the stands will be opening until at least January 2020 because it's suddenly been pointed out that they need gender neutral loos (and Mr Barnfield didn't know that!).

And here's me thinking that disabled toilets were in fact, gender neutral!

[claptrappers_union]

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[Funkydrummer]

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All comments gratefully received.

PS Don't anyone mention hot water !!!!!

[ArmchairDetective]

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The view from the new stand

[randomclaret2]

There seems to be some sort of low barriers across the front of each block in the new away seating

[Funkydrummer]

There seems to be some sort of low barriers across the front of each block in the new away seating

You've got blinkin' good eyesight.

[Transpennine]

Probably to stop those on the front row of the blocks from blocking the aisle directly in front. In the home end of the CFS they can just step forward into the aisle. I'm guessing this will mean they have to walk to the end of the row like everyone else...

[claptrappers_union]

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[giveusaB]

Looking at the picture above it’s gonna need a big ladder to take those puma signs down now we are with umbro.

[Wokingclaret]

You could have just ruined someone's summer

[Burnley1989]

Looking at the picture above it’s gonna need a big ladder to take those puma signs down now we are with umbro.

Weirdly I’ve been wondering about those, hope they replace with signs of the same design, takes the attention away from the rusty beams

[Chester Perry]

Cannot wait for those red Ladbrokes signs to go - they has mad a public commitment to remove all pitch-side advertising from this season - I am taking it that his doesn't count in their eyes

[mybloodisclaret]

After ladbrookes mugged us off more than once last year i'd mug them off and take those sh!tty banners down.

[claptrappers_union]

The new seats in JHL make the other seats plastic seats look really tired. I didn’t realise how faded the other seats were, even in the the upper tiers. I’m sure they’ll replace the others too over time though. Looks a laborious job.

[RammyClaret61]

The new seats in JHL make the other seats plastic seats look really tired. I didn’t realise how faded the other seats were, even in the the upper tiers. I’m sure they’ll replace the others too over time though. Looks a laborious job.

Maybe there is a better option than crappy plastic, something that lasts about 50 years? Maybe solid sturdy far better quality wooden seats.

[claptrappers_union]

Maybe there is a better option than crappy plastic, something that lasts about 50 years? Maybe solid sturdy far better quality wooden seats.

Tell UEFA that. Think of all those old plastic seats going to landfill now. Football is going backwards in that respect.

[ArmchairDetective]

Tell UEFA that. Think of all those old plastic seats going to landfill now. Football is going backwards in that respect.

I wonder if UEFA's rationale is for public safety. If someone was to chuck a seat at my head I'd much rather it be plastic than wooden. In which case there is a rationale for the policy but it's sad that the rationale exists.

[wilks_bfc]

I wonder if UEFA's rationale is for public safety. If someone was to chuck a seat at my head I'd much rather it be plastic than wooden. In which case there is a rationale for the policy but it's sad that the rationale exists.

But on the flip side - a plastic seat is easier to break and has sharper edges when broken

[ArmchairDetective]

But on the flip side - a plastic seat is easier to break and has sharper edges when broken

Very true.

[Claretmatt4]

Is it not because wood is a fire risk?

[GodIsADeeJay81]

But on the flip side - a plastic seat is easier to break and has sharper edges when broken

At our away match at Bolton, just after Coyle had left, there were some neanderthal like Burnley fans near me trying to break the seats in-between chanting racist abuse at the Bolton players.

They didn't manage it, but they gave it a right good go.

[Im_not_Robbie_Blake]

Will there be a big screen on top of the 2nd corner stan? We can't see the present one from our high seats JHU

[damo_whitehead]

Will there be a big screen on top of the 2nd corner stan? We can't see the present one from our high seats JHU

Don't think they have said where the second screen will go, but there is going to be one

[Bosscat]

Will there be a big screen on top of the 2nd corner stan? We can't see the present one from our high seats JHU

I thought it was going on top of the other corner stand. No doubt others better in the know will tell us.

[wilks_bfc]

I thought it was going on top of the other corner stand. No doubt others better in the know will tell us.

Thing is, it’s been asked that many times I don’t think anybody is better in the know

[karatekid]

Why can't we have a TV on the back of the seat in front like on an aeroplane?

[dsr]

Is it not because wood is a fire risk?

That's UEFA's theory. Though I very much doubt that putting a match to a solid lump of wood like that would set it alight. You can't light a fire by putting a flame top a log; you need paper and kindling, or firelighters.

Plastic burns as well, but UEFA probably don't know that.

[Bosscat]

Why can't we have a TV on the back of the seat in front like on an aeroplane?

Yeah and Trolley Dollies bringing snacks and drinks around

[randomclaret2]

The area outside the JH/JM corner is now all surfaced and barriers removed, and looks essentially finished .One or two small areas look like they need tidying up but nothing major .The other corner looks a few weeks off but plenty of work going on

[Jel]

That's UEFA's theory. Though I very much doubt that putting a match to a solid lump of wood like that would set it alight. You can't light a fire by putting a flame top a log; you need paper and kindling, or firelighters.

Plastic burns as well, but UEFA probably don't know that.

Some plastics burn but they can be made flame retardant by using additives such as Bromine

[claptrappers_union]

If some one gets killed by a flying wooden seat, at least it will de-compose with the corpse. A plastic seat will stay in landfill for 1000 years.

[Lord Beamish]

Some plastics burn but they can be made flame retardant by using additives such as Bromine

The problem with that is that it won’t stay erect when you stand up.

[Greeny]

There are some businesses which are really well equipped to turn a 10 minute meeting into a 3 day conference (or longer). Unfortunately Burnley FC falls into that category.

Was at the Sean Q&A last year when Monsieur Garlick confirmed a 2nd screen was on the cards but they just had to decide where to locate it?

This falls into the famous category of "we used to be indecisive but now we are not so sure"!!

Where else but on top of the new corner stand between JM and BL can this additional screen be sensibly accommodated?

At least we are consistent as a club, just like our Player Recruitment Department, the "where shall we put the new tv screen" Decision Team, neither do anything in a rush. Let's have a brew and ponder a bit longer shall we???

[AlargeClaret]

Some plastics burn but they can be made flame retardant by using additives such as Bromine

There will no shortage of “ melting plastic” in the CFS away end this season that’s for sure

[chekhov]

The problem with that is that it won’t stay erect when you stand up.

I have the same problem lying down.

[jedi_master]

Question for anyone more aware than me about the disabled facilities on offer (either now or prior).

My season ticket is pretty much right at the top of the Jimmy Mac Upper, and I am undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on the 9th August. I have been struggling walking since suffering the injury (50/50 tackle, at least I won the ball) and the thought of journeying up to the heavens in a brace and/or crutches is concerning me. I won’t be able to drive for 4-6 weeks apparently so will certainly miss a few games at the start of the season.

My query was whether the club would potentially allow someone who has recently undergone surgery, and not disabled but struggling on their legs, the option of utilising these facilities for a game or two until recuperated and a bit more confident to climb up to my regular seat? Is that cheeky to even think?

[Bosscat]

Question for anyone more aware than me about the disabled facilities on offer (either now or prior).

My season ticket is pretty much right at the top of the Jimmy Mac Upper, and I am undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on the 9th August. I have been struggling walking since suffering the injury (50/50 tackle, at least I won the ball) and the thought of journeying up to the heavens in a brace and/or crutches is concerning me. I won’t be able to drive for 4-6 weeks apparently so will certainly miss a few games at the start of the season.

My query was whether the club would potentially allow someone who has recently undergone surgery, and not disabled but struggling on their legs, the option of utilising these facilities for a game or two until recuperated and a bit more confident to climb up to my regular seat? Is that cheeky to even think?

Have you thought about contacting the club?

[jedi_master]

Have you thought about contacting the club?

Of course that is what I’m going to do when I have an idea which will be the first game I am likely to be able to get to, just wondered if anybody on here had encountered a similar scenario really.

[Funkydrummer]

Question for anyone more aware than me about the disabled facilities on offer (either now or prior).

My season ticket is pretty much right at the top of the Jimmy Mac Upper, and I am undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on the 9th August. I have been struggling walking since suffering the injury (50/50 tackle, at least I won the ball) and the thought of journeying up to the heavens in a brace and/or crutches is concerning me. I won’t be able to drive for 4-6 weeks apparently so will certainly miss a few games at the start of the season.

My query was whether the club would potentially allow someone who has recently undergone surgery, and not disabled but struggling on their legs, the option of utilising these facilities for a game or two until recuperated and a bit more confident to climb up to my regular seat? Is that cheeky to even think?

That sounds a reasonable proposal to me, after all you've paid for a seat in the ground, just not in that particular area. I wouldn't have thought that the areas for the disabled will be full and so your request should and could be granted on that assumption.

I wish you success in that little venture, and the best of luck with the operation.

[wilks_bfc]

You’d like to think that they have “over-catered” the seating and that those with a “temporary” disability will be able to arrange to use the facilities if needed.

Good luck with the surgery

[Rileybobs]

There are some businesses which are really well equipped to turn a 10 minute meeting into a 3 day conference (or longer). Unfortunately Burnley FC falls into that category.

Was at the Sean Q&A last year when Monsieur Garlick confirmed a 2nd screen was on the cards but they just had to decide where to locate it?

This falls into the famous category of "we used to be indecisive but now we are not so sure"!!

Where else but on top of the new corner stand between JM and BL can this additional screen be sensibly accommodated?

At least we are consistent as a club, just like our Player Recruitment Department, the "where shall we put the new tv screen" Decision Team, neither do anything in a rush. Let's have a brew and ponder a bit longer shall we???

Or maybe the decision makers at the club know where they are going to locate the second screen but don’t really think that it warrants a public announcement. Because, it’s just a big screen and surely people aren’t really that desperate to find out where it’s going. Surely.

[Dark Cloud]

How did we manage before there was a screen?? Any screen? Maybe we spent more time watching the actual game??

[ClaretTony]

Question for anyone more aware than me about the disabled facilities on offer (either now or prior).

My season ticket is pretty much right at the top of the Jimmy Mac Upper, and I am undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on the 9th August. I have been struggling walking since suffering the injury (50/50 tackle, at least I won the ball) and the thought of journeying up to the heavens in a brace and/or crutches is concerning me. I won’t be able to drive for 4-6 weeks apparently so will certainly miss a few games at the start of the season.

My query was whether the club would potentially allow someone who has recently undergone surgery, and not disabled but struggling on their legs, the option of utilising these facilities for a game or two until recuperated and a bit more confident to climb up to my regular seat? Is that cheeky to even think?

I’ve asked the very same question today for my brother who has just had hip replacement surgery. I’ll let you know what the response is.

I was on crutches five years ago and was told by the stadium manager I wasn’t permitted to use my own seat because they don’t allow people using them in the upper tiers.

[Greeny]

Or maybe the decision makers at the club know where they are going to locate the second screen but don’t really think that it warrants a public announcement. Because, it’s just a big screen and surely people aren’t really that desperate to find out where it’s going. Surely.

That would be a fair comment Rileybobs under normal circumstances as I sit in the JHU but can't see the current tv screen, which to date has not been an issue whatsoever. However with VAR now in play, why should half the ground (including the away lot) get to see what's going on re the reviews whilst a large chunk of "BFC fare paying passengers" in the JH stand not get a look in?

[Paulclaret]

Mr Brother had both hips replaced a few years ago. He asked the club if he could use the disabled facilities and was told 'No'. He continued to use his seat in the Longside Upper with his crutches, until he was fully healed. During that time, he also went to Man Utd with his crutches. As soon as they saw him, They immediately took him (and my nephew who was with him) to the lift and escorted him to the disabled facilities, where they were both given superb seats with a brilliant view. He has no love for Man Utd but was very impressed by the best treatment he received from any other club, including Burnley, without even being asked.

[ClaretTony]

Mr Brother had both hips replaced a few years ago. He asked the club if he could use the disabled facilities and was told 'No'. He continued to use his seat in the Longside Upper with his crutches, until he was fully healed. During that time, he also went to Man Utd with his crutches. As soon as they saw him, They immediately took him (and my nephew who was with him) to the lift and escorted him to the disabled facilities, where they were both given superb seats with a brilliant view. He has no love for Man Utd but was very impressed by the best treatment he received from any other club, including Burnley, without even being asked.

I was on crutches for games at five grounds. Burnley were the only one of the five unhelpful.

[Rick_Muller]

I’ve asked the very same question today for my brother who has just had hip replacement surgery. I’ll let you know what the response is.

I was on crutches five years ago and was told by the stadium manager I wasn’t permitted to use my own seat because they don’t allow people using them in the upper tiers.

CT, I’ll be interested in the response, I asked whilst enquiring about seat swaps in CFS and the reply I received was not conclusive in any way. Although, I was asking about swapping for the odd game in case I take my autistic step son; or my bowel disease is bad and I am having issues with mobility and urgency and I don’t think they’ve thought through what the policy will be for situations such as mine.

[jedi_master]

I’ve asked the very same question today for my brother who has just had hip replacement surgery. I’ll let you know what the response is.

I was on crutches five years ago and was told by the stadium manager I wasn’t permitted to use my own seat because they don’t allow people using them in the upper tiers.

Thanks very much Tony, I would really appreciate that when you get your answer.

[Devils_Advocate]

Question for anyone more aware than me about the disabled facilities on offer (either now or prior).

My season ticket is pretty much right at the top of the Jimmy Mac Upper, and I am undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on the 9th August. I have been struggling walking since suffering the injury (50/50 tackle, at least I won the ball) and the thought of journeying up to the heavens in a brace and/or crutches is concerning me. I won’t be able to drive for 4-6 weeks apparently so will certainly miss a few games at the start of the season.

My query was whether the club would potentially allow someone who has recently undergone surgery, and not disabled but struggling on their legs, the option of utilising these facilities for a game or two until recuperated and a bit more confident to climb up to my regular seat? Is that cheeky to even think?

Doubt you'll need a brace for an ACL and you should be hobbling about on your crutches within 3 or 4 days if all goes well.

I had mine done over 10 years ago and was on the turf within two weeks albeit I had to go on a lower tier and hung around at the end to let the crowds filter out a bit

Hope it goes well mate but it's amazing what they can do and how quickly things recover these days