Page 1 of 1
Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 11:55 am
by MancunianClaret
The stand, that is. Anyone know what's being done?
Heard rumours it's new plumbing for dispensing hot bovril.
- bl.PNG (855.4 KiB) Viewed 6361 times
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 11:58 am
by Cirrus_Minor
New travel blanket and thermo flask store.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 11:59 am
by ClaretTony
I saw it yesterday when I walked past - not the most impressive of ground improvements is it?
Pavement now closed from ticket office to club shop - the shop access is via the side door. That's all down to Town2Turf with the pavement on the other side now largely open.
The big hole that was outside the Park View recently on Harry Potts Way is now on the other side. I think it's for the anti-terrorism barriers to go in.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:02 pm
by Burnley1989
the surface there is shocking in winter, dark with huge puddles
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:11 pm
by martin_p
That’s one of the exit gates isn’t it? New measures to stop people leaving early?
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:14 pm
by 1HappyClaret
My guess, and it is a guess, is that we are having new self serve turnstiles fitted so no handing card to a steward to swipe. New cards are being issued as well which may back up this idea.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:17 pm
by Lancasterclaret
Virtual reality bene'n'hot experience for all our new overseas fans?
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:18 pm
by ClaretsPadiham
My guess is someone broke in and stole the last twix.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:19 pm
by 1HappyClaret
1HappyClaret wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 12:14 pm
My guess, and it is a guess, is that we are having new self serve turnstiles fitted so no handing card to a steward to swipe. New cards are being issued as well which may back up this idea.
Just realised it the exit door not the turnstiles. Oh well.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:19 pm
by Spike
It’s the entrance for the Rovers away following next season
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:21 pm
by Wokingclaret
1HappyClaret wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 12:19 pm
Just realised it the exit door not the turnstiles. Oh well.
May be it won't lock, was a bit rusty
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:23 pm
by fatboy47
Change of use granted for the old dry powder store I've heard.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 1:05 pm
by Sozturf7
Maybe something to do with Town to Turf works, probably due to start on the side of the road.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 1:07 pm
by helmclaret
This is the last straw - Pace out!
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 1:35 pm
by burnmark
I presume they are just inputting a new exit gate. The one there previously was looking very tired. I think they put a new one in further down the stand when they completed the building work above so it’s possible that they are doing the same here.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 1:41 pm
by ClaretTony
burnmark wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 1:35 pm
I presume they are just inputting a new exit gate. The one there previously was looking very tired. I think they put a new one in further down the stand when they completed the building work above so it’s possible that they are doing the same here.
That’s far too obvious for some on here
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 2:08 pm
by wilks_bfc
burnmark wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 1:35 pm
I presume they are just inputting a new exit gate. The one there previously was looking very tired. I think they put a new one in further down the stand when they completed the building work above so it’s possible that they are doing the same here.
Never mind new exit gates, they could do with new entry gates so that we no longer need to have somebody sat at each turnstile to step on the release pedal
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 2:10 pm
by CoolClaret
The whole look of the ground on York St/Harry Potts way really needs updating/changing. Its an eye sore from the outside.
I'm sure Pace & co thinks the same
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 2:16 pm
by Spijed
I still can't understand why they didn't rebuild the turnstiles and extend the upper floor at the other end of the Bob Lord Stand to match where the club shop is now.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 2:20 pm
by ClaretTony
Spijed wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 2:16 pm
I still can't understand why they didn't rebuild the turnstiles and extend the upper floor at the other end of the Bob Lord Stand to match where the club shop is now.
They put new turnstiles in under the new build but the safety officer at the time insisted on not having automated turnstiles.
Regards extending the upper floor? For what purpose were you thinking? Couldn’t add any further hospitality because no seats available in the stand.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 2:24 pm
by Spijed
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 2:20 pm
They put new turnstiles in under the new build but the safety officer at the time insisted on not having automated turnstiles.
Regards extending the upper floor? For what purpose were you thinking? Couldn’t add any further hospitality because no seats available in the stand.
At the very least, a roof above the turnstiles provides far better catering facilities, like those in place at the other end of the Bob Lord stand, especially in poor weather.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 2:27 pm
by Wokingclaret
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 2:20 pm
They put new turnstiles in under the new build but the safety officer at the time insisted on not having automated turnstiles.
Regards extending the upper floor? For what purpose were you thinking? Couldn’t add any further hospitality because no seats available in the stand.
That RHS now under cover is a fabulous piece of work.
Wasn't it a Cafe planned above the LHS
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 3:25 pm
by AlargeClaret
I’d heard an airport style conveyor belt was being fitted ?
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 3:42 pm
by mikeS
New stairlift installation and draft Horlicks vending machines.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 3:52 pm
by Boss Hogg
Removal of the old fax machines.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 3:52 pm
by ClaretTony
Wokingclaret wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 2:27 pm
That RHS now under cover is a fabulous piece of work.
Wasn't it a Cafe planned above the LHS
Nothing ever planned
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 3:56 pm
by Royboyclaret
mikeS wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 3:42 pm
New stairlift installation and draft Horlicks vending machines.
Where's the smiley, MikeS ?
Bob Lord will never be "boarded up".......Turf Moor has been the venue of some great moments, treasured in the memory of thousands of fans, including me.
In it's present form the ground is proud testament to those who have administered our Club down the years and Bob Lord is at the very front of that queue.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 4:14 pm
by GetIntoEm
Maybe they are installing a booth to make those call backs to people who leave a message on the phone system
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 4:17 pm
by equinox
Mobility scooter charging points.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 4:36 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
Never sign being installed - The Alan Pace Stand
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 4:40 pm
by Royboyclaret
Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 4:36 pm
Never sign being installed - The Alan Pace Stand
Alan Pace doing some first class work.......but remains a million miles behind Bob Lord.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 4:42 pm
by gawthorpe_view
It's the best stand at Turf Moor.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 4:49 pm
by DCWat
Does anyone know how much use is made of the business hub in the Bob Lord stand, during the week?
It usually seems to be empty on a match day (people not working weekends, fair enough) but could potentially be used as a bit of a members bar - a bit nicer than than concourse and would help ease some of the queues / make a bit of extra brass.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 4:55 pm
by trawlen
DCWat wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 4:49 pm
Does anyone know how much use is made of the business hub in the Bob Lord stand, during the week?
It usually seems to be empty on a match day (people not working weekends, fair enough) but could potentially be used as a bit of a members bar - a bit nicer than than concourse and would help ease some of the queues / make a bit of extra brass.
Don't think it's the business hub any more but somebody might correct me. I was a member before it closed, but didn't renew.
Probably used as a staff canteen or something. Youth players and office staff were sometimes in there.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 5:00 pm
by Guller Bull
New "Unit size" door for JJ and other massive investors!
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 5:03 pm
by Royboyclaret
Guller Bull wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 5:00 pm
New "Unit size" door for JJ and other massive investors!
JJ is anything but a massive investor......but his profile can only assist the Club long-term.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 5:07 pm
by Red Fox Rocks Socks
burnmark wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 1:35 pm
I presume they are just inputting a new exit gate. The one there previously was looking very tired. I think they put a new one in further down the stand when they completed the building work above so it’s possible that they are doing the same here.
I drove past the other day before it was boarded. There was an industrial doors signed up van there and bloke working on the old doors. Suspect it’s just a replacement
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 5:14 pm
by Guller Bull
Royboyclaret wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 5:03 pm
JJ is anything but a massive investor......but his profile can only assist the Club long-term.
He's bloody huge!
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 5:17 pm
by Burnley1989
Royboyclaret wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 5:03 pm
JJ is anything but a massive investor......but his profile can only assist the Club long-term.
He’s the biggest investor we have, there’s nobody anywhere near
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 5:22 pm
by Royboyclaret
Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 5:17 pm
He’s the biggest investor we have, there’s nobody anywhere near
A closer look required, 1989.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 5:34 pm
by DCWat
Royboyclaret wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 5:22 pm
A closer look required, 1989.
I think he means in terms of size, Royboy
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 5:37 pm
by Royboyclaret
DCWat wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 5:34 pm
I think he means in terms of size, Royboy
Now I understand, DCWat......all we need now is some serious financial investment.....of which he has plenty.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 2:53 pm
by ClaretTony
I can confirm that the hoardings are no longer and the door is back - whether it's a new one or not I don't know.
Harry Potts Way is closing from a week on Monday for around six weeks although whoever put up the signs needs some education on Burnley FC - the signs refer to Harry Pots Way.
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 2:56 pm
by dsr
Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 5:17 pm
He’s the biggest investor we have, there’s nobody anywhere near
Jack Simmons for width, if not height!
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 8:25 pm
by Loyalclaret
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 2:53 pm
I can confirm that the hoardings are no longer and the door is back - whether it's a new one or not I don't know.
Harry Potts Way is closing from a week on Monday for around six weeks although whoever put up the signs needs some education on Burnley FC - the signs refer to Harry Pots Way.
Did you notice how high the step is, which the door runs along?!? Hopefully they are finishing it off because it'll trip a load over
Re: Bob Lord boarded up
Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 9:42 pm
by ClaretTony
Loyalclaret wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 8:25 pm
Did you notice how high the step is, which the door runs along?!? Hopefully they are finishing it off because it'll trip a load over
I did. I was walking down on the other side but it was easy to spot - will see how it all fits in with the new pavement once it's in place.