The finished Amex

[BHAFC_Pandapops]

Nice. Still looks like a couple of portakabins at each end of the East though.

This. Why did they chose to do that?

 

[somerset]

Having disabled access to top east tier is a great idea. From photos the two zones look functional rather than a design masterpiece. Would look better with a few banners or flags draped over the portakabins and concrete to blend it in a bit. I'm sure this could be done at minimal cost to the club.

It isn't bloody finished yet.... hold fire until it is.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Agreed mate, the usual ignorant views from the ignorant few on this board, I think its great, and rather than stick the disabled supporters at ground level, usually in a corner.... we have offered them prime position, another factor that makes this ground better than many others....... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

totally agree - my brother cant wait to get down for a game now with these areas available. He spent last season stuck in the corner by the North Stand...not great views (apart from the number of late goals we seemed to score that end!)

 

[LamieRobertson]

I don't think disabled people like the idea that we are a waste of space. Given that it is law to offer disabled people the same elevation that able bodied can be seated. I do however agree it could look better than it does.

This

 

[rool]

This is a DISGRACE.

The additional tier in our brand-spanking-new, award-winning, BEAUTIFUL soon to be 30,000 capacity stadium looks A BIT WEIRD at the end because we're giving disabled fans a decent view. I don't know how I can continue to be an Albion fan.

I shall be chucking my electronic swipe-card season ticket in Gus' face the first chance I get.

A bit of willow screening and some plant pots will perk it up a bit.

 

[The Large One]

And surely not at the sacrifice of what looks the space for about 800 seats.

More like 400.

I wouldn't consider it a sacrifice in the slightest.

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

It's classy of The Albion to locate these areas alongside the premium seats rather than find a dark corner somewhere else. Could have done the mercenary thing and slapped in a few hundred more seats paying top dollar but instead have dedicated these areas to ensure that those with mobility issues get among the best views in the house.

 

[Mr Burns]

Someones nicked the f***ing telly off the wall

 

[albie_noobs]

I don't think disabled people like the idea that we are a waste of space. Given that it is law to offer disabled people the same elevation that able bodied can be seated. I do however agree it could look better than it does.

I'd like you to point out exactly where in either of my posts on this thread I said that the disabled were a "waste of space"

 

[Shanker45]

I agree, I haven't seen this done at any other stadium, another 1st for the Albion. As I said, great for the disabled although I imagine it's been designed in such a way where it could easily be 'terraced' over if the premiership beckoned.

I think those who will remember the threads on here before the start of the season last year will see this as a more positive move from the club in their treatment of disabled fans.

 

[Seagull Steve]

I'd like you to point out exactly where in either of my posts on this thread I said that the disabled were a "waste of space"

You didn't, I was simply quoting the whole conversation, so that it was read in context. As others had posted in between.

 

[Goring-by-Seagull]

You didn't, I was simply quoting the whole conversation, so that it was read in context. As others had posted in between.

I don't think anyone said it was a wastee of space. I think it's a great idea

 

[TheBigUnit]

I don't think anyone said it was a wastee of space. I think it's a great idea

Yes it is, looks alot better than those (disabled, viewing) platforms at Molineux.

 

[16bha]

A bit of willow screening and some plant pots will perk it up a bit.

Exactly, we can show all those homophobic fans out there how to accessorise!

 

[brightn'ove]

It looks bloody fantastic in the flesh...

 

[TheBigUnit]

It looks bloody fantastic in the flesh...

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...and its still not completely finished

 

[LamieRobertson]

.......Oops posted in error

 

[TheBigUnit]

.......Oops posted in error

.....been thinking, surely theres space above the NE and SE corners for a mini tier at each end?

 

[TheBigUnit]

Anybody in the know ?

 

[Djmiles]

I have to say I didn't like the proposed images of the East Upper when I first saw them, but seeing them in the flesh last night changed my opinion. Who cares if there are a few hundred of seats missing? It's not like we don't have another 29,000 of them elsewhere....