Is the hotel build an indication of a lack of ambition?

[Lincoln Imp]

Before asking whether it is possible to extend the stadium, ask whether it is possible to convey more people to and from it.

 

[les dynam]

When safe standing arrives, as it will within the next 5 years, hopefully a big chunk of the North will be converted to safe standing. That'll add another couple of thousand to capacity.

 

[Soulman]

Lack of ambition......
Within 6 years.
A new stadium plus extension, a new academy, a new hotel, multi storey etc, a Barca legend as manager, ex internationals and current international players, England U21 venue, World Cup rugby venue.......
About time BHA got their finger out and thought about the future.

 

[Slippery Seagull]

Small thinking. Lots of ways to increase capacity and/or attendance:

- dig down to create a subterranean seating area, where standing will be mandatory if they want to see the game
- provide a timeshare seating arrangement where those who leave 40 minutes in and don't return to their seat until a good 5-10 minutes after the second half kicks off, then leave again before 80 minutes, can share their seat with those who are more interested in the drinking than the football but want to be able to get a few minutes of football/gesturing at the away supporters/abusing Ashley Barnes in
- provide hot air balloons for those who like the aerial perspective
- allow two people who are each no more than 5' 4" to share a seat for a slight discount, providing that one sits on the other's lap at all times

And I'm sure there are many more.

We could hang fans around the roof structure like bats. 80k capacity easy

 

[theonesmith]

Lack of ambition......
Within 6 years.
A new stadium plus extension, a new academy, a new hotel, multi storey etc, a Barca legend as manager, ex internationals and current international players, England U21 venue, World Cup rugby venue.......
About time BHA got their finger out and thought about the future.

 

[portslade seagull]

Something must be wrong as I am agreeing with ROTR. I was told that when laid the foundations were sufficient to put another tier on every side of the ground after the roof has been removed and then replaced, a long term project but will probably not happen in my time.

Depends how quickly we go up and what success we have

 

[The Birdman]

There will always be a way if you throw enough money at it (look at the Bernebau), but it will never happen here. No demand beyond 30k from a smallish city, no reason to bother when they're quite clearly happy to just keep raising prices instead.




I think pepole keep forgetting the fans don't just come from Brighton and Hove but all over Sussex and from Kent( Burwash) and Clapham and other parts of the country.

 

[supaseagull]

Lack of ambition......
Within 6 years.
A new stadium plus extension, a new academy, a new hotel, multi storey etc, a Barca legend as manager, ex internationals and current international players, England U21 venue, World Cup rugby venue.......
About time BHA got their finger out and thought about the future.

You forgot the bit about fighting a relegation battle this year because of poor executive management by the club...

 

[Return of the Rev]

There will always be a way if you throw enough money at it (look at the Bernebau), but it will never happen here. No demand beyond 30k from a smallish city, no reason to bother when they're quite clearly happy to just keep raising prices instead.




I think pepole keep forgetting the fans don't just come from Brighton and Hove but all over Sussex and from Kent( Burwash) and Clapham and other parts of the country.

THIS! PLUS FIXTURES BETWEEN ARSENAL,CHELSEA,WEST HAM,SPURS,LIVERPOOL,MAN UTD AND PALACE COULD PRODUCE AWAY SUPPORT OF 6K-10K

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Lack of ambition......
Within 6 years.
A new stadium plus extension, a new academy, a new hotel, multi storey etc, a Barca legend as manager, ex internationals and current international players, England U21 venue, World Cup rugby venue.......
About time BHA got their finger out and thought about the future.

Not forgetting the 1,000 unit student accommodation block which would bring in £3m a year rent or reach £100m if sold

 

[maltaseagull]

Small thinking. Lots of ways to increase capacity and/or attendance:

- dig down to create a subterranean seating area, where standing will be mandatory if they want to see the game
- provide a timeshare seating arrangement where those who leave 40 minutes in and don't return to their seat until a good 5-10 minutes after the second half kicks off, then leave again before 80 minutes, can share their seat with those who are more interested in the drinking than the football but want to be able to get a few minutes of football/gesturing at the away supporters/abusing Ashley Barnes in
- provide hot air balloons for those who like the aerial perspective
- allow two people who are each no more than 5' 4" to share a seat for a slight discount, providing that one sits on the other's lap at all times

And I'm sure there are many more.

Only sell Season tickets to skinny people? Could almost double capacity (Probably halve season ticket sales though )

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Lack of ambition......
Within 6 years.
A new stadium plus extension, a new academy, a new hotel, multi storey etc, a Barca legend as manager, ex internationals and current international players, England U21 venue, World Cup rugby venue.......
About time BHA got their finger out and thought about the future.

Who's that then? When's he arriving? And what will happen to Oscar?

 

[MattBackHome]

Small thinking. Lots of ways to increase capacity and/or attendance:

- dig down to create a subterranean seating area, where standing will be mandatory if they want to see the game
- provide a timeshare seating arrangement where those who leave 40 minutes in and don't return to their seat until a good 5-10 minutes after the second half kicks off, then leave again before 80 minutes, can share their seat with those who are more interested in the drinking than the football but want to be able to get a few minutes of football/gesturing at the away supporters/abusing Ashley Barnes in
- provide hot air balloons for those who like the aerial perspective
- allow two people who are each no more than 5' 4" to share a seat for a slight discount, providing that one sits on the other's lap at all times

And I'm sure there are many more.

Immersive virtual reality pods - where you can 'exist' on the pitch, run around in the midst of all the action even though you're actually in Berkshire or something.

 

[Da Man Clay]

When safe standing arrives, as it will within the next 5 years, hopefully a big chunk of the North will be converted to safe standing. That'll add another couple of thousand to capacity.

Nope. Even if safe standing comes in it won't improve the capacity. Due to number of exit routes and the like from the north.

 

[Frutos]

You forgot the bit about fighting a relegation battle this year because of poor executive management by the club...

Are we?

I must have missed that.

 

[Sloe Joe]

In TB we have the most visionary Chairman in the football league. He has not generated his wealth by luck. He has a business plan for BHA which is both well founded, incredible and ahead of the rest of the game. In 5 yrs time we will look back in wonderment at his foresight. We are fortunate to have an owner/chairman with funds, but equally with the acumen to make the most of the potential. Whether we consider this as serendipity or luck is a personal opinion, but in Tony Bloom, Martin Perry, Paul Barber et al, we are in the most capable of hands and as for immediate gratification, adopt a longer term view and just enjoy the present with a smug understanding of great things to come.
Up The Albion !!

 

[pottert]

No point having to info structure for the big time if your playing in league 1.

I think too much emphasis is being placed on the future & not enough on the present.

In may we were 180 mins away from the big time,5 months later after a poor start to the season we announce plans for a hotel to propel us to the big time.
The quickest way to the big time is to build a football team that is successful.
One that has fit strikers that score goals & dosent conceed stupid goal.

 

[Sloe Joe]

Hi pottert
As with TB we need to play the long ball game - not just Yeovil.
Really !

 

[Crispy Ambulance]

In TB we have the most visionary Chairman in the football league. He has not generated his wealth by luck. He has a business plan for BHA which is both well founded, incredible and ahead of the rest of the game. In 5 yrs time we will look back in wonderment at his foresight. We are fortunate to have an owner/chairman with funds, but equally with the acumen to make the most of the potential. Whether we consider this as serendipity or luck is a personal opinion, but in Tony Bloom, Martin Perry, Paul Barber et al, we are in the most capable of hands and as for immediate gratification, adopt a longer term view and just enjoy the present with a smug understanding of great things to come.
Up The Albion !!

This sounds a bit too North Korean for my liking!

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Are we?

I must have missed that.

Wake up, fruity! Some people want big transfer fees as a sign of ambition.


The original post is a fishing trip, from a regular angler, and still catches a surprising amount.