they already pushed the limit with that with FIFAPro rules, and still broke them in order to have our pitch closer than others. 6m isn't that bad compared to other stadiums (and especially compared to West Ham).i'm really not that happy with how big a gap there is from the crowd to the pitch, i got so use to WHL being really close and i was guessing and it's looking like it that there will be quite some gap now like all modern stadiums.
they already pushed the limit with that with FIFAPro rules, and still broke them in order to have our pitch closer than others. 6m isn't that bad compared to other stadiums (and especially compared to West Ham).
That's a load of space, thank god we don't have a running track.they already pushed the limit with that with FIFAPro rules, and still broke them in order to have our pitch closer than others. 6m isn't that bad compared to other stadiums (and especially compared to West Ham).
Probably been mentiond in here before but I think having a pitch with dimensions that suit our style of play will massively help us. Fewer 0-0 struggles against West Brom or last minute sucker punches.
True, swings and roundabouts I suppose but i'd still fancy us to outrun / work most teams on our own patch.It might help is break down some teams, but it's also more ground to cover when pressing as well.
i'm really not that happy with how big a gap there is from the crowd to the pitch, i got so use to WHL being really close and i was guessing and it's looking like it that there will be quite some gap now like all modern stadiums.
Are they saving money by reducing the carpet surrounding the pitch? Bloody skinflints, cutting corners again!Ok, so lets compare (with the above picture flipped to be the correct orientation as the one above has been reversed and with sizing matched)...
Old:
New:
New picture is slightly zoomed out, so can see a little more around the edges, so can see the roof bend around in the top left; has also had the colour intensity slightly toned down, which looks a bit more realistic! Interestingly, whoever modified the render obviously was happy with some people (the players) but decided move some of the others around (assistant ref, and subs out warming up) and remove some completely (byline photographers). But other than that the main changes to the design I can see are as follows: -
1. Changes to floodlights
2. Inclusion of skylounge above the floodlights (North end)
3. Roof struts covered all the way around the roof where previously exposed.
4. Design of the glass roof area changed, prominence and size of the supports reduced making the glass area more attractive and subtle.
5. White hoardings across the middle of the 'kop' which were previously blue. This seems to break the kop in two and whilst maybe necessary and indicative of things like the location of the disabled areas, this calls into question whether the stand really is a kop. It may not have one stand overhanging another, but with a clear line of hoardings right through the middle of the stand it would still seem to be separated into two tiers.
So apart from some minor changes, it would seem, having improved the West Stand entrance (although I am not sure I am convinced by the new design and whether it really is better, and think they've missed an opportunity to put something iconic there) the next job on the list was to improve the interior appearance of the roof area, which they definitely have done.
Oh yeah, good spot. Bonus points if you can spot another change I didn't mention... has something to do with the assistant referees!Are they saving money by reducing the carpet surrounding the pitch? Bloody skinflints, cutting corners again!
So... Is he still up there?
Oh yeah, good spot. Bonus points if you can spot another change I didn't mention... has something to do with the assistant referees!
I don't know about 4, but we certainly seem to have too many at this end of the pitch!!Going to be 4? We seem to have 2 up the near end. meanwhile, back to scrutinising....
FYI. Possibly of interest. It's behind a paywall but should be available somewhere.
http://m.propertyweek.com/5084088.article?mobilesite=enabled&origin=PWweekly
Argent Related will lead a £1bn development of Tottenham Hale in north London that will deliver 800 homes, Haringey Council announced today.
The developer will partner with the council to develop the area around the Tottenham Hale underground and national rail station, which is also a future Crossrail 2 site.
In a traditional stadium, you don't need fire suppression in most of the areas because they are built to be non-flammable (e.g. concrete walls, floors and ceilings - with everything else being hard-surfaced and fire retardant). Therefore most concourses feel like some sort of prison.So thus new stadium is fully sprinklered... now apart from the obvious... what is the fuss? Why highlight it as a particular attribute of the stadium?