West stand upper

[Hamilton]

My plan was to try and make something us fans could do and be proud of, not expecting everyone to agree but for as little as perhaps a couple of quid each, or perhaps people donating photos or other memorabilia we could maybe frame I really believe it could look fantastic.

Well, if it's only a couple of quid, then you can put me and the boy down for 2.

It's a good idea.

 

[Eggmundo]

Great idea, it is a soulless stairwell.

While we're carrying out improvements in WSU, can we get some 'tall tables' dotted around so I can but my pint on it while I tuck in to the tasty fare on offer?
There just isn't enough around the sides.

 

[urbanjim]

Whilst not intending to be a negative nancy on this, I assume that there are Health & Safety aspects at play here. Am happy to be corrected on this, but I think as it's an access route and as such a fire escape it needs to be kept clear for emergencies.
They couldn't have anything flammable or potential hazards, plus the white walls help visibility if the lights went out.

 

[8ace]

It wouldn't surprise me if there are some fire regulations about what you are allowed in the stairwells.

 

[Moshe Gariani]

Whilst not intending to be a negative nancy on this, I assume that there are Health & Safety aspects at play here. Am happy to be corrected on this, but I think as it's an access route and as such a fire escape it needs to be kept clear for emergencies.
They couldn't have anything flammable or potential hazards, plus the white walls help visibility if the lights went out.

Hmmm... you are presumably spot on regarding limits to what can go on the walls. I would have though something could be done though and still fit regulations - not all access routes/fire escape stairwells have to be paint only, do they?

 

[Pavilionaire]

Great idea OP. How about imagery that matches the floor level? The Hereford Escape for the ground floor, Mickey Adams League 2 glory on the 1st stage, Gus League 1 glory on the 2nd stage, Mullery's promotion team on the 3rd stage, Cup Final heroics on the final, top stage?

 

[Monkey Man]

If there are fire regulations etc presumably there's nothing to prevent a bit of stencilled art.

Doesn't actually affect me as I'm in the East Stand but I'm in favour of ideas that give fans a bit more ownership in this way. Parts of the Amex are still rather corporate and sterile but it's gradually improved in many ways.

 

[Brian Fantana]

Good shout from the OP. I suspect it's been neglected because the 'suits' would never walk up there. If they do have to go up to WSU (non matchdays) they would take the service lift!

Maybe a local schools project to do Albion/AITC murals? Winning mural judged by the fans gets 30 free school tickets to a game? [MENTION=561]Insider[/MENTION]?

PG

Like you're thinking, PG.

 

[spoonie]

Great idea OP. How about imagery that matches the floor level? The Hereford Escape for the ground floor, Mickey Adams League 2 glory on the 1st stage, Gus League 1 glory on the 2nd stage, Mullery's promotion team on the 3rd stage, Cup Final heroics on the final, top stage?

And at the bottom the stairs as we are about to embark on the climb..........NOW IS THE TIME FOR MARCHING !!!

 

[BHAFC_SWC]

The amount of dull grey concrete in the stadium was brought up at the NS/SWC supporters meeting in December. Club seemed open to suggestions on ways to 'Albionise' the stadium

 

[Soul Finger]

The words of GOSBTS, in a nice font, all the way up to the top.

A great way for us all to learn the words.

 

[pasty]

Great idea OP. How about imagery that matches the floor level? The Hereford Escape for the ground floor, Mickey Adams League 2 glory on the 1st stage, Gus League 1 glory on the 2nd stage, Mullery's promotion team on the 3rd stage, Cup Final heroics on the final, top stage?

pasty likes this. A lot.

 

[Pavilionaire]

And at the bottom the stairs as we are about to embark on the climb..........NOW IS THE TIME FOR MARCHING !!!

You're on to something, a line from GOSBTS on each floor. Re the long 123 step climb, the 3rd verse seems particularly apt:


Sometimes your feet are weary,
Sometimes the way is long,
Sometimes the day is dreary,
Sometimes the world goes wrong;
But if you let your voices ring,
Your care will fly away,
So we'll sing a song as we march along,
Of Sussex by the Sea.

 

[Meade's Ball]

@spoonie I like your thinking. And perhaps a little bar area / pie shop half way up would be a good idea too?

Or if there ain't the space for such, then the simple and safe development of a piezooka, similar to the ones used when firing out free shirts for the most rampant to unstoppably claim, in my mind would be best. Some pastry-loving porkers leaping to claim a still-wrapped hot meaty pie or two in their dislocated jowl would be a joy to watch. And a crueller part of me would like to see a few slow-movers splattered with singeing hot mustard juice from the accompanying condimentchine guns still in testing stage.

 

[Moshe Gariani]

The words of GOSBTS, in a nice font, all the way up to the top.

A great way for us all to learn the words.

Genius...! There must be an art student / college class willing to take that on as a project.

 

[Geriatric Seagull]

Can't see why H&S would object. After all, they're quite happy to give us posters to read while we're using the urinals!

 

[Sheebo]

Op - great idea...! Someone email barber with a link to this thread...!

 

[spoonie]

I Think this really could be something exciting, I believe this is our stadium that we fought so hard for and we really could make this something a bit special and completely different to all other ‘new build’ stadiums that I know we were all so desperate to do when the Amex was being built. I am happy to speak to the Club once we have some sort of plan of how we would like the stair wells to look and as we have already had quite a few ideas and suggestions I am sure we can come up with something we would be very proud about.
Like I said if anyone is happy to send me a direct message with their Email address so we can have some proper discussions about how we can take this forward that would be excellent as well as some people who might have some experience in this kind of thing.

 

[Hotchilidog]

The words of GOSBTS, in a nice font, all the way up to the top.

A great way for us all to learn the words.

That is a fantastic idea.

 

[B52]

You're on to something, a line from GOSBTS on each floor. Re the long 123 step climb, the 3rd verse seems particularly apt:


Sometimes your feet are weary,
Sometimes the way is long,
Sometimes the day is dreary,
Sometimes the world goes wrong;
But if you let your voices ring,
Your care will fly away,
So we'll sing a song as we march along,
Of Sussex by the Sea.

This sounds like a great idea!