Saturday 10 September 2011

[16bha]

I guess the planning committees will watch with interest as to how the increased numbers in both locations will cope. Bit of a test for future increased capacity?

 

[16bha]

Putting everything together ... at least we now now that ALL parking in the vicinity of the stadium (University and Bennett's Field) will be restricted to season ticket holders, corporate guests and hospitality ticket holders, who have pre-booked.

Have I missed something, or will there be any info sent out about parking availability for STHs as well as park and ride?

 

[Uter]

Thanks for the link, Uter.

The university has 1,300 parking spaces on the campus (plus some disabled parking). They are anticipating up to 1,100 spaces being used for matchday parking.



The planning application to Lewes District Council does, however, state that planning permission has already been given to the Club for the use of car parks other than P1 to P5. I appreciate, though, that it is necessary not only to get planning permission, but also to get the agreement of the University to use particular areas for matchday parking.

I guess the plan is to use these 5 car parks (presumably because they are the nearest) wherever possible, but they do state in their q & a that the designation can be changed by the University.

To me it doesn't look like P1 to P5 contain as many as 1100 spaces, and P6 to P12 probably contain more than 200, so I wonder if the plan is to cram in cars like sardines on match days rather than use the designated spaces. Could be annoying if you need to leave at the final whistle, but the people in the cars blocking you in have gone for a meal or drink afterwards.

 

[severnside gull]

If the traditional cycle of Saturday home game followed by Saturday away game is followed (and I do appreciate that it doesn't work that neatly) it will be an away game that day anyway.

 

[CP 0 3 BHA]

At Championship and Prem level, the fixture computer specifying a weekend fixture can in practice mean anything from Friday to Monday evening these days so I'm sure the club will finesse the dates and times as needed.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Surprised you haven't mentioned november 5th lord b.

To be honest ... I'm more worried about St David's Day.

 

[Cantona's Flying Dropkick]

Sounds very close to the usual September international date to me. Might that come to the rescue? Or maybe I'm missing a joke too...

Internationals are week before.

Bulgaria v England - Fri 2 Sep
England v Wales - Tues 6 Sep

 

[chucky1973]

does this mean there will be lots of Totty around? Sounds a great day out to me..........

 

[Bob!]

I hope that representations have been made to ensure that the game on this date is going to be an AWAY fixture.

Saturday 10 September is the day that Sussex University will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. All sorts of events are planned - including concerts, films, celebration lunches, literary discussions, sports events and guided strolls around the campus. The University is hoping for thousands of visitors to show up.

I can't see any way that a major event on the campus (with thousands of visitors) can take place at the same time as thousands of Albion fans are hoping to find a car parking space at the same venue.

Presumably SOMEONE has thought about this?

Presumably if it is a home fixture, it will be moved to the Sunday.

 

[skipper734]

So parking in the uni for an annual six figure sum. That's a good deal for the 1901 prawn sandwich no raising your voice mob. Presumably they get a professional wash and valet included, for that amount of money from the club for parking.