Seats behind the Wallace Park End?

[JimGNFC]

From Todays Reporter:

 

Kilcullen said "We've applied for a grant towards the cost of the work and once we get that, we expect the building to take six weeks.

 

The plan is to put 500 seats at the front of the stand and install crash barriers behind it for the terracing."

 

Surely, the old boys on the half-way line are more in need of seats than us youngsters! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[chilled out entertainer]

i take it the wallace park is the plough end? never heard it called this b4. only ever hear the "plough end" "halfway line" or "main stand" "away end"

[JimGNFC]

Yes thats what I meant. Cheers

[mikefleet]

they would need to do the roof as well if there putting seats down at the front. thought it would be better to have them along side the pitch. but i am pleased Briann has come out and said how its going.

[Stu M]

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JimGNFC said:
Surely, the old boys on the half-way line are more in need of seats than us youngsters! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Ah, but we walked to school, so we're used to using our legs. Anyone who went to school after 1992 does so in mummy's 4x4, and as a result your legs are under-developed and you need seats - please ignore all sweeping generalisations in this post... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

[Slartibartfast]

Their legs may be underdeveloped Stu but have you noticed that they press doorbells with their thumbs instead of their index finger, I tell you mate it's a different world out there. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

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JimGNFC said:
From Todays Reporter:

Kilcullen said "We've applied for a grant towards the cost of the work and once we get that, we expect the building to take six weeks.

The plan is to put 500 seats at the front of the stand and install crash barriers behind it for the terracing."

Surely, the old boys on the half-way line are more in need of seats than us youngsters! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

They will have to increase the gradient of the present terracing to effect this. At present it is far too shallow. Also the roof doesn't cover the front 4 or so rows, anyone sitting at the front - particularly in a prevailing west or southwest wind are going to get soaked.

[Hempstead Gaz]

That was me. Whilst they have the builders and scaffolders in, would it cost too much to put approx 30 metres of cover at the Swanscombe end - say from the corner to the goal?

It need not extend to the front - but enough to give 100 or so cover in the worst of the weather.

It would put us in a more favourable light and help our reputation as being a welcoming club for away fans.

[JimGNFC]

I'm only a year younger than you Stu M if my memory serves correct as you were a year above me at St. John's R.C. Comp - So I don't see you as 1 of the old boys!

 

Anyway lets hope the seats behind the Plough are more "generously" proportioned in terms of leg space than the 1's in the main stand!

[Stu M]

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JimGNFC said:
I'm only a year younger than you Stu M if my memory serves correct as you were a year above me at St. John's R.C. Comp - So I don't see you as 1 of the old boys!

You age rapidly following the Fleet, Jim.... I'm 32, going on 82.

[chris blanc]

I'm 32 as well and feel decades older, it has to be a Fleet thing

[Hempstead Gaz]

Look on the bright side lads, when we move to our brand spanking new stadium, it will probably have more seating than standing, which is just as well, as I too feel my age after standing up for 2 hours.

[jc]

It's 'Wallis' Park, isn't it?

 

Having seats in front of standing room in one terrace/stand does sound like a bit of a strange set-up. I personally will always stand up at the football if possible, but if it helps us in our quest to comply with the ultimate Football League Membership Criteria (i.e. 2000 seats by your third season in the League - not to be confused with the Qualification Criteria of 500 seats with the ability to reach 1000) it has to be welcomed.

[Hirsty]

Not wishing to not believe what appears in the Reporter.....but.....are we sure that's right ? Seems a bit strange putting seats at the front of the Plough End and having people stand behind them ??

 

What's happens when everyone surges forward when a goal is scored ?

Not that there's been many intances of that recorded lately !

 

Would it not be better to put seats on the little terrace at the side of the main stand ?

 

Cheers,

 

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[David Holden]

Yes it is true.

 

There will be a crash barrier and a walkway behind the seats.

 

The side terrace wouldn't hold enough seats.

[Jeff]

Hmm, have been a footballing nomad around Stonebridge ever since they shut the stand and now find out that my usual spot will apparently be covered by seating.

Not sure if this is a good or a bad thing personally but that's only cos I might have to find a new spot.

Was looking forward to getting back there as I can't find anywhere else I like to watch the matches.

That stand being closed has not helped us towards the end of this season.

[Slartibartfast]

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Hirsty said:Would it not be better to put seats on the little terrace at the side of the main stand ?

bugger off.....stick 'em on the half way line <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

[Jimmy]

Will there be a fence in front of the seats so "Sureyesque" wayward shots don't damage seats.

 

Torquay banned their subs from warming up in front of the seated stand one year as they lost hundreds of pounds through broken seats.

[Hempstead Gaz]

Does anyone know whether the refurbishment will include a new roof, to

a) prevent spectators getting a rust "shampoo" every time the ball land upon it

To prevent the seated fans getting wet.

 

Far better possibly to have shallower terracing at the front then steeper at the back for seating.

[FleetFanatic]

Why put the seats in the first few rows? Why not just put them all on one side of the stand, which would also look more sensible?