New ground

[Reading Rebel]

Will there be giant netting behind each goal to prevent wayward shots ending up in south bucks or the town centre ! ?

 

 

With the new school at one end and houses at the other I would imagine there would have to be some sort of netting put up.

Edited August 16, 2016 by Reading Rebel

[Rebel Kay]

Yes there is netting behind both goals

[Reading Rebel]

Yes there is netting behind both goals

 

 

Yes, saw it for myself today.

[RTyler01]

"Yes there is netting behind both goals"

 

There has been netting behind both goals since 1890.  

[Bernie Gogan]

Outer perimeter fencing is in place, you can't see onto the pitch anymore. This will be where the turnstiles are situated. Unfortunately the builder's security fence is still up despite the ground having been "handed over" on Monday, so you can't see anything else except that the main stand structure is moving along swiftly from the last time I saw it. That may answer some of the above.

 

Just under 2 weeks to get it ready................

[David Carpenter]

Since phase 2 is still in progress it is to be expected that the site security fence will still be in place surely? 

[RebelDelaney]

Neil so good to hear you Jon and the squad enjoyed training on the new pitch.

The day all the supporters protested outside the Council Offices all those years ago the loyalty and hard work done by Steve the football club the trust and the council in getting a new stadium has finally come to fruition.

It will be fantastic for the future of the club and town.

COYREBELS

[staines_rebel_Jr]

I was at the ground today as part of the 5-a side football tournament and it was absolutely fantastic. There is loads of space all around the ground but at the same time every viewing point is close to the pitch.

 

There are a few pictures on twitter going up and Horsham Rebel took a load more which he will be uploading soon for all those who weren't there today.

 

 

Buzzing about the first HOME match.

[Don Juan DeMarcus]

It really is going to look spectacular when it's finished. Just hope everything is in place for it to be our home and not backfire in a few years ( the past has made me very pessimistic)

[GlenSTFC]

Hopefully there might be some type of covenant in place that guarantees football has to be played here but I'd rather not think about that! Purely an observation (some may call it a moan!) but the curved roofs especially on the seated stand don't appear to cover anyone sitting there that well from the elements? Maybe it's the angle the images were taken? Also I'm sure someone will explain why there's a gap on all 3 stands between the roof and back panels? Once the main stand is complete the ground really will look great.

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Once Horsham rebels photos go online (which will be much better and more comprehensive) I'm fairly sure it will show the roof will cover those seated.

 

On the gap between the roof and the rest of the stand the only thing I could think of was allowing air to get into the stand as often on hot days it gets roasting hot in the stands. That isn't the answer just a guess.

[HorshamRebel]

My photos are now online and can be viewed at

https://www.flickr.com/photos/horshamrebel/albums/72157672578933956

 

 

The stadium is fantastic, even after phase 1.

I can't wait to capture everything going on at our first ground

[Reading Rebel]

Hopefully there might be some type of covenant in place that guarantees football has to be played here but I'd rather not think about that! Purely an observation (some may call it a moan!) but the curved roofs especially on the seated stand don't appear to cover anyone sitting there that well from the elements? Maybe it's the angle the images were taken? Also I'm sure someone will explain why there's a gap on all 3 stands between the roof and back panels? Once the main stand is complete the ground really will look great.

 

 

TBH I really like the design of the stands, it's different and stands out from other run of the mill stand designs.

[Reading Rebel]

I was reliably informed at the match on Saturday that the only beer available at the new ground initially will be in bottles.

 

As a suggestion why not get in some of the Rebellion mini barrels for the beer drinkers who like their beer on draught?

[Bernie Gogan]

Totally agree RR!

[Big J R]

Sounds good to me, and I won't even be there !!

[camra rebel]

RR, the possibility of Rebellion mini barrels was discussed at the White Horse after Saturdays game. I think Alan & Ollie are going to look into it. The club may be able to get a better deal than the Brewery Club members, as they only get 10% discount.

[Reading Rebel]

RR, the possibility of Rebellion mini barrels was discussed at the White Horse after Saturdays game. I think Alan & Ollie are going to look into it. The club may be able to get a better deal than the Brewery Club members, as they only get 10% discount.

 

 

Windsor Rebel, Stuntman Mark and Bernie Gogan and quite a few others will be delighted with that news CR.   

[Andrew]

Windsor Rebel, Stuntman Mark and Bernie Gogan and quite a few others will be delighted with that news CR.   

And me

[Alan Greenaway]

Just by chance I was at the Marlow brewery yesterday and they have a lovely beer "smuggler" on at the moment.

 

Also I hope we will print sufficient programmes for this match. These will be a collector item and I know a few people will be buying more than one.