Atmosphere at hdp

[Gringo]

So far on our return home it's been poor. I know the team has played poorly so far. Not as many people sing any more, of this i am guilty. So lets all get behind the team on sat. You never know it might just do the trick and make many of us eat our words

[BLUEBOYBLUE]

seen as no one else has replied,i really hope the players turn it on and give us something to cheer about.They then would relise how good the gate fans are.Then we will all have something positive to chat about. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/bounce.gif" alt="" />

[rayw]

It would probably have been a lot better if the club had a small temporary covered terrace at the coffin end. I know these things are very cheap and they would probably cover the costs with a few added to the attendance figures especially for bigger games.

[michael]

Tobe fair, 6 months ago most of us were delighted there was a pitch taking shape,let alone somewhere to watch from.

 

At the moment, i think the focus needs to be about on pitch performance.

 

We need to be showing some form of on field progress

[michael]

A bit hypocritical as i don't get to too many home games, but i'm sure most would accept freezing thier nuts off, if the team was turning in regular winning performances.

 

Being cold and wet and alongside miserable losing performances does take some accepting.

 

[Cookie]

Win or lose MM I have found it very cold down the Coffin end and I doubt I will venture down there in a hurry unless the weather is warmer.Wimp,I know, but there it is. As you say though on field results are more important. Going back to the coffin end I feel sorry for those AFC Wimbledon supporters that are going to have to be down there for ALL the game seeing as though segregation is going to be put in place. Still it might stop them from cheering on their team. But then again it might inspire them to to keep warm.

[jkmaskell]

The weathers been a bit funny. I remember the Redbridge game was boiling hot. The second half at the Coffin end was pretty draining. Its gonna be a cold winter by all reports. The Boxing Day game should be good fun though. Bit of Chrimbo cheer...

[Chris1]

The latest plan (April 2005) shows a 1000 capacity uncovered terrace at the Coffin End. Plans can be seen at www.ukplanning.com .

[seasidesteve]

agree cookie its freezing down there if and when we get some bad rain or cold it will take a lot off the gate 750 will turn into 450

[michael]

If things go to plan, was not further development due to start just after Christmas, starting at this end, so i can't see anything happening short term, but am i not correct that this is the first area of proper development.

Thereby IF things go to plan ,won't it be closed anyway in the new year

[Margate Martian]

I agree the coffin end is grim at the moment and does take any atmosphere there is away. Basically no covering no echo!! As above post a covering will be most welcome but to late for those cold nights ahead. Never mind at least were home!!

 

Come on the gate!!!!!

[zhukov]

I agree with you Cookie, the coldness of the Coffin End is a deterrent for spectators. It is right in line of the full blast of wind that has built up from the open fields on the other side of Hartsdown Road. We have been very fortunate with the weather up to now as it has been unseasonably mild. As the weather gets colder and wetter standing at the Coffin End will not be an option for the majority of fans. This means there will be even more limited space for the standing spectators. Hopefully we can maintain a good level of regular attendances and that the full development of the ground gets underway as soon as possible.