Falmer design

[7:18]

so heres the big question, where should I get my ticket, what stand?

which section do we think will be the best for atmosphere?

which end will be the away end?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

The away end is the South Stand, nearest the coach park.

 

[7:18]

thanks...would be a bit strange if the "North Stand" was the away end, perhaps this will be the singing section type area then? Just pondering where I would prefer to sit...

 

[clapham_gull]

Nothing wrong with single tiered stands, even the Millenium Stadium has got one

 

[Easy 10]

I'm more concerned about players and fans being a bit "weirded out" by the slanting roofs behind each goal. Its going to give the illusion of a slanting pitch.

I might get dizzy, or something.

 

[Djmiles]

Nothing wrong with single tiered stands, even the Millenium Stadium has got one

Has it?

 

[pishhead]

Has it?

Nope, triple decker one end and double at the other.

 

[Drumstick]

So long as the things built after all this time and effort, I'll be happy!


However, I reckon should they need it (unlikely) they'll just pop another tier on top and fill in the corners. Just don't think they're allowed to say yet.

 

[Brovion]

Isn't the capacity more to do with the 'sustainable transport' (i.e. how we get the crowd to and from the stadium) rather than anything else? In other words it doesn't matter how easy or otherwise it is to fill in the corners or build extensions - without an improved transport infrastructure we've got to stick at 22,500.

And I REALLY hope that will prove to be a major issue in the not-too-distant future.

 

[y2dave]

The design clearly includes the option of adding a second tier opposite the main stand. Probably add another 3000 or so to the capacity without any major disruption.

 

[folkestonesgull]

if we filled in the corners it would take the capacity above 25000. I think its going to be a long time before we are consistently turning people away at that capacity, even if we are a well established team in the championship.

To be honest I think the 22500 capacity will be more than enough for the next 10+ years. To go beyond that we would need to be looking at selling at least 15000 season tickets over a number of years to guarantee the income required to build the additional seats and invest in any further related infrastructure.

Lets hope we can get 12000+ each week when the stadium opens to make it viable!

 

[Yoda]

The away end is the South Stand, nearest the coach park.

Is that true? Would have made more sense if it was the North Stand as the concourse is completely separate from the rest of the stadium. Easier segregation and all that.

 

[Djmiles]

Lets hope we can get 12000+ each week when the stadium opens to make it viable!

I think we will have at least that many STH's in the first year, regardless of what division we're in. (Assuming they won't charge £450+ in League Two or something silly like that)

What Albion fan wouldn't want a season ticket for the first ever season in our new stadium?

For seasons after that, I could see us regularly getting 8,000 season tickets. I mean, if we can get 5,000 season tickets at Withdean, just think how many we can get in a REAL football stadium!

 

[Djmiles]

Is that true? Would have made more sense if it was the North Stand as the concourse is completely separate from the rest of the stadium. Easier segregation and all that.

I believe so. I remember reading the away stand is furthest away from the train station.

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

Isn't the capacity more to do with the 'sustainable transport' (i.e. how we get the crowd to and from the stadium) rather than anything else? In other words it doesn't matter how easy or otherwise it is to fill in the corners or build extensions - without an improved transport infrastructure we've got to stick at 22,500.

I think you're right; unless the the club are able to show that the Falmer Transport Management Plan actually works for 22,500, there is no point in anyone dreaming about increasing the stadium capacity.

 

[Curious Orange]

Is that true? Would have made more sense if it was the North Stand as the concourse is completely separate from the rest of the stadium. Easier segregation and all that.

Don't be daft, the North Stand is ours, our traditional home end, the away fans can go anywhere else but there!

 

[byf]

I think aslong as it can be expanded then thats ok.

It seems a strange design to me of the single tiers behind both goals, but hey ho...Im sure compared to withdean its going to be incredible.

Has Knight, Perry or anyone come out officially and said that the corners can be filled or an extra teir can be added if needed?

Obviously it wasnt worth building a massive 30k all seater and not being able to fill it until were established in the premiership...but 22k does seem a little small considering if were going to fulfil the catchment area and the fan base potential.

Overall though a very attractive looking staduim...bring on the day!

 

[Curious Orange]

I think aslong as it can be expanded then thats ok.

It seems a strange design to me of the single tiers behind both goals, but hey ho...Im sure compared to withdean its going to be incredible.

Has Knight, Perry or anyone come out officially and said that the corners can be filled or an extra teir can be added if needed?

Obviously it wasnt worth building a massive 30k all seater and not being able to fill it until were established in the premiership...but 22k does seem a little small considering if were going to fulfil the catchment area and the fan base potential.

Overall though a very attractive looking staduim...bring on the day!

Personally I think the design looks stunning, and the capacity is probably about right, in all the years I've been watching the Albion I can only recall being in a home crowd (at the Goldstone obviously!) over 20k on one or two occasions.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Has Knight, Perry or anyone come out officially and said that the corners can be filled or an extra teir can be added if needed?

No because it would be foolish to do so as it could compromise the planning application as i see it,
One on the main points for achieving the planning consent was that it would only be for 22'500 and the planned transportation structure would sustain this.

It woulds be naive for them to not realise the full potential for the stadium should we become a successful team in the future and plan accordingly.

But neither on them is going to comment on it until the stadium is finished, planning consent signed off and in use.

 

[burrish-gull]

I think aslong as it can be expanded then thats ok.

It seems a strange design to me of the single tiers behind both goals, but hey ho...Im sure compared to withdean its going to be incredible.

Has Knight, Perry or anyone come out officially and said that the corners can be filled or an extra teir can be added if needed?

Obviously it wasnt worth building a massive 30k all seater and not being able to fill it until were established in the premiership...but 22k does seem a little small considering if were going to fulfil the catchment area and the fan base potential.

Overall though a very attractive looking staduim...bring on the day!

I know for a fact the capacity can be raised to above 30K, I met the architect at the official Falmer 'kick off' day last year (was lucky in the fans lottery). Spoke to him at length about the delays etc.. He said when its finished its going to be stunning, the redesign was partly to do with changes in legislation with regards to the disabled section and caused him no end of grief.

Knight, Perry etc can't openly say the capacity can be increased in fear of upsetting the 'anti' mob again. But from what he said ALL the tiers can be raised if needed.