New ground

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Quick chat with Steve Easterbrook today, he stated that the match day takings at the new ground have been discussed and he seems happy with the agreement. Steve didn't want to give too much away which is understandable.

 

 

The first game date of 29th is not set in stone as there are still chances things could be delayed or sped up, but it isn't all in our hands, just depends on how the construction goes.

 

The pitch already has the FIFA grading and will be one of the flattest around.

[GlenSTFC]

Surely any artificial pitch should be totally flat?

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Most aren't because of the drainage beneath them. You could clearly see the slope on Hendons 3G pitch today.

[GlenSTFC]

That surprises me!

[Reading Rebel]

Quick chat with Steve Easterbrook today, he stated that the match day takings at the new ground have been discussed and he seems happy with the agreement. Steve didn't want to give too much away which is understandable.

 

 

The first game date of 29th is not set in stone as there are still chances things could be delayed or sped up, but it isn't all in our hands, just depends on how the construction goes.

 

The pitch already has the FIFA grading and will be one of the flattest around.

 

 

Thanks for that bit of info SRJ.

 

As Steve is happy with the match day arrangements he has made with the Council, I think we can now be fairly sure that we will benefit, in one form or another, from the match day takings i.e. entrance money, food and bar. 

 

Don't suppose you know what FIFA grading the ground was given? 

[Neil Baker]

Thanks for that bit of info SRJ.

 

As Steve is happy with the match day arrangements he has made with the Council, I think we can now be fairly sure that we will benefit, in one form or another, from the match day takings i.e. entrance money, food and bar. 

 

Don't suppose you know what FIFA grading the ground was given?

 

The highest grade possible, from what I understand only 23 pitches in the UK have the grading, though I could be wrong on this.

[staines_rebel_Jr]

It would be a FIFA 2 star pitch I think which means theoretically it is eligible to have international matches played on it.

[Reading Rebel]

I drove past our new ground today and was really surprised on the progress made especially on phase two of the main stand. They have now erected the steel frame for the upper tier and it is already looking very impressive.

 

From what I could see both stands behind the goals now have their roofs on which by my reckoning only leaves the seated stand to have a roof put on and the turnstiles and fencing to be done. 

[David Carpenter]

Just a small clarification regarding the pitch. I and 3 others visited about a month ago. As Neil says the pitch is just 1 of 23 in this country to have full FIFA artificial pitch accreditation. As I think I previously posted the under pitch drainage is close centred to allow for good drainage coverage. I also recall that the manager taking us round said there was a small camber which of course would allow for lateral surface drainage in the event of severe rain storm conditions. So whilst flat in the practical sense there is this facility. Unfortunately the pitch yesterday was not in the best condition. I was sitting in the east stand with the southern penalty area to my left. In front of the area there was noticeable undulation and whilst this is speculation on my part I think there has been some differential settlement.

[David Carpenter]

Another point about the Hendon pitch - it definitely had a longitudinal slope so presumably except for the preparation of a flat formation there was not a full profiling to take out the slope.

[David Carpenter]

And yet another point the under drainage would be laid to grade to carry the water away.

[Reading Rebel]

A good splash on the back page of the Observer yesterday about the new ground.

 

Bit of a shame that the photo they've shown of the ground is an old recycled one.

 

I'm sure they used the same pic a while ago stating that the building in the background was the main stand.

Edited July 24, 2016 by Reading Rebel

[GlenSTFC]

Exactly what I thought! Anyone who didn't know would presume that sports hall was the main stand/part of the ground! Lazy journalism as there's newer images in the public domain...

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Great panoramic photo of the new ground on twitter.

 

 

It looks fantastic and can't wait to actually be in there.

[REBEL MATTERS]

Agreed SRJ. 

 

Out of interest, where you have the sets on the half way line, to the left and right of this stand will there be back panels (like behind both goals)?

 

Giving it that finished look?

[RebelDelaney]

Agree it looks SUPERB be great if the team can make it a fortress this season.

 

COYREBELS

[Reading Rebel]

Agreed SRJ. 

 

Out of interest, where you have the sets on the half way line, to the left and right of this stand will there be back panels (like behind both goals)?

 

Giving it that finished look?

 

 

Perhaps we can't see it because it's dark but I would think there has to be a perimeter fence all round the ground, if that's what you mean?

Edited August 9, 2016 by Reading Rebel

[Reading Rebel]

Ground is looking fantastic!

[David Carpenter]

Just picking up on this -there is a solid tube and mesh perimeter fence.

[Reading Rebel]

Just picking up on this -there is a solid tube and mesh perimeter fence.

 

 

Dave, is this the fencing that goes around the outside of the ground which is what I think Cippenham Rebel is on about? 

Edited August 10, 2016 by Reading Rebel