Is it just me or does the site not look big enough
comment by LIW Radchancer (U8453)
posted 13 minutes ago
Is it just me or does the site not look big enough
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I think there may be additional pitches on Fullerton car park.
Yeah sol
I’ve seen the plans for that. Looks good but again just worried about it’s hindering the rebuilding of the west stand. Same with the new car park for the kop
There is the plan sol
https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/leeds-united-elland-road-pitches-16939167
Interestingly, the club aren’t putting anything in, so not sure we will own it
comment by LIW Radchancer (U8453)
posted 2 minutes ago
Yeah sol
I’ve seen the plans for that. Looks good but again just worried about it’s hindering the rebuilding of the west stand. Same with the new car park for the kop
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that new car park is coming on to be fair, walk past it every day at lunchtime
Stupid question Spanish, but when it’s open, can fans use it for matchdays
comment by LIW Radchancer (U8453)
posted 3 seconds ago
Stupid question Spanish, but when it’s open, can fans use it for matchdays
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you know what mate, I haven't a clue, but that strangely occurred to me today as access to it could be difficult - from what I can see, you have to drive into the gate opening then turn into it... would be bedlam on match day????
it was car park before, but can’t remember how cars go in there, even though I sit in kop
The main site looks tiny.
I keep hearing things about a sports village like Man City's being mentioned but you will get very little on MM site.
It all points to benefiting from vastly improved working relationship between the club and Leeds council. I think we could name some previous owners where the relationship had broken down and they would not associate themselves with us at the time.
I have criticised the owners on a few areas namely last January, but they deserve credit for building the relationship with the council and all the benefits that can bring to the club and the community.
Should new training facilities be prioritised over a new ground? Love it though we do, Elland Road is like something from the flat-cap era.
comment by The Spanish Italians (U21595)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by LIW Radchancer (U8453)
posted 3 seconds ago
Stupid question Spanish, but when it’s open, can fans use it for matchdays
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you know what mate, I haven't a clue, but that strangely occurred to me today as access to it could be difficult - from what I can see, you have to drive into the gate opening then turn into it... would be bedlam on match day????
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I thought the new car park was an extension of the park & ride?!? But also for match days.
I use P&R every day & in match days/evenings generally fetch it out early & park free elsewhere, but I’m sure some just park up for free early & leave cars there until after the match.
VOF.. that would make so much more sense to be fair
tbf it would be interesting to hear AR's vision for the stadium itself but probably depends on promotion. Would love to stay at ER but with some modernisation and capacity increase.
When I looked at it a few weeks ago I was wondering if they were knocking houses down or something, because it's not a huge site.
comment by Lorralorimer (U18994)
posted 12 hours, 56 minutes ago
Should new training facilities be prioritised over a new ground? Love it though we do, Elland Road is like something from the flat-cap era.
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Would you prefer a corporate bowl like every other new ground in the country?
By all means make big improvements but in no way would I want a completely new ground.
I have to admit Geldard, ER is looking tired though.. there are some nice touches arounf the place, but the west Stand looks awful..
When a club changes its stadium its like taking something away from it, Elland Road is a big part off Leeds United and hopefully when someone decides to do something new they do some good improvements or build a new stadium on the same ground!..
But like gelderd says, not something like the modern day no atmosphere crap most of the new are these days!..
I assume this means the club are looking for Cat 1 status for the start of next season. I imagine it will still be at TA, but good news:
_______________
Phil Hay
@PhilHay_
·
17m
Will Leeds United have a category one academy by this time next year? It’s what the club are working towards.
https://mobile.twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1174631889728102402
comment by The Spanish Italians (U21595)
posted 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
I have to admit Geldard, ER is looking tired though.. there are some nice touches arounf the place, but the west Stand looks awful..
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The West Stand needs rebuilding I agree, but I'm more than happy with the rest.
Got to be careful of losing the atmosphere and charm of a traditional ground when going too far though.
comment by gelderd82 (U6817)
posted 22 seconds ago
comment by The Spanish Italians (U21595)
posted 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
I have to admit Geldard, ER is looking tired though.. there are some nice touches arounf the place, but the west Stand looks awful..
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The West Stand needs rebuilding I agree, but I'm more than happy with the rest.
Got to be careful of losing the atmosphere and charm of a traditional ground when going too far though.
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Agreed there Gelds
Hopefully when the training facility is finished they don't forget the stand up Binoculars around the perimeter off the grounds, we wouldn't want people feeling unwelcome around a modern up to date training ground that should have all that's expected would we?..
A way to scrape some of that geld they robbed off us back would be the pay to use Binoculars, put them in strategic places and invite people to come and watch us training!..
Starting with Derby and a very special VIP invitation for Lamps!.
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posted on 18/9/19
Is it just me or does the site not look big enough
posted on 18/9/19
comment by LIW Radchancer (U8453)
posted 13 minutes ago
Is it just me or does the site not look big enough
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think there may be additional pitches on Fullerton car park.
posted on 18/9/19
Yeah sol
I’ve seen the plans for that. Looks good but again just worried about it’s hindering the rebuilding of the west stand. Same with the new car park for the kop
posted on 18/9/19
There is the plan sol
https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/leeds-united-elland-road-pitches-16939167
Interestingly, the club aren’t putting anything in, so not sure we will own it
posted on 18/9/19
comment by LIW Radchancer (U8453)
posted 2 minutes ago
Yeah sol
I’ve seen the plans for that. Looks good but again just worried about it’s hindering the rebuilding of the west stand. Same with the new car park for the kop
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that new car park is coming on to be fair, walk past it every day at lunchtime
posted on 18/9/19
Stupid question Spanish, but when it’s open, can fans use it for matchdays
posted on 18/9/19
comment by LIW Radchancer (U8453)
posted 3 seconds ago
Stupid question Spanish, but when it’s open, can fans use it for matchdays
----------------
you know what mate, I haven't a clue, but that strangely occurred to me today as access to it could be difficult - from what I can see, you have to drive into the gate opening then turn into it... would be bedlam on match day????
posted on 18/9/19
it was car park before, but can’t remember how cars go in there, even though I sit in kop
posted on 18/9/19
The main site looks tiny.
I keep hearing things about a sports village like Man City's being mentioned but you will get very little on MM site.
posted on 18/9/19
It all points to benefiting from vastly improved working relationship between the club and Leeds council. I think we could name some previous owners where the relationship had broken down and they would not associate themselves with us at the time.
I have criticised the owners on a few areas namely last January, but they deserve credit for building the relationship with the council and all the benefits that can bring to the club and the community.
posted on 18/9/19
Totally agree Rob
posted on 18/9/19
Should new training facilities be prioritised over a new ground? Love it though we do, Elland Road is like something from the flat-cap era.
posted on 18/9/19
comment by The Spanish Italians (U21595)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by LIW Radchancer (U8453)
posted 3 seconds ago
Stupid question Spanish, but when it’s open, can fans use it for matchdays
----------------
you know what mate, I haven't a clue, but that strangely occurred to me today as access to it could be difficult - from what I can see, you have to drive into the gate opening then turn into it... would be bedlam on match day????
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I thought the new car park was an extension of the park & ride?!? But also for match days.
I use P&R every day & in match days/evenings generally fetch it out early & park free elsewhere, but I’m sure some just park up for free early & leave cars there until after the match.
posted on 18/9/19
VOF.. that would make so much more sense to be fair
posted on 18/9/19
tbf it would be interesting to hear AR's vision for the stadium itself but probably depends on promotion. Would love to stay at ER but with some modernisation and capacity increase.
posted on 19/9/19
When I looked at it a few weeks ago I was wondering if they were knocking houses down or something, because it's not a huge site.
posted on 19/9/19
comment by Lorralorimer (U18994)
posted 12 hours, 56 minutes ago
Should new training facilities be prioritised over a new ground? Love it though we do, Elland Road is like something from the flat-cap era.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Would you prefer a corporate bowl like every other new ground in the country?
By all means make big improvements but in no way would I want a completely new ground.
posted on 19/9/19
I have to admit Geldard, ER is looking tired though.. there are some nice touches arounf the place, but the west Stand looks awful..
posted on 19/9/19
When a club changes its stadium its like taking something away from it, Elland Road is a big part off Leeds United and hopefully when someone decides to do something new they do some good improvements or build a new stadium on the same ground!..
But like gelderd says, not something like the modern day no atmosphere crap most of the new are these days!..
posted on 19/9/19
I assume this means the club are looking for Cat 1 status for the start of next season. I imagine it will still be at TA, but good news:
_______________
Phil Hay
@PhilHay_
·
17m
Will Leeds United have a category one academy by this time next year? It’s what the club are working towards.
https://mobile.twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1174631889728102402
posted on 19/9/19
comment by The Spanish Italians (U21595)
posted 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
I have to admit Geldard, ER is looking tired though.. there are some nice touches arounf the place, but the west Stand looks awful..
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The West Stand needs rebuilding I agree, but I'm more than happy with the rest.
Got to be careful of losing the atmosphere and charm of a traditional ground when going too far though.
posted on 19/9/19
comment by gelderd82 (U6817)
posted 22 seconds ago
comment by The Spanish Italians (U21595)
posted 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
I have to admit Geldard, ER is looking tired though.. there are some nice touches arounf the place, but the west Stand looks awful..
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The West Stand needs rebuilding I agree, but I'm more than happy with the rest.
Got to be careful of losing the atmosphere and charm of a traditional ground when going too far though.
---------------
Agreed there Gelds
posted on 19/9/19
Hopefully when the training facility is finished they don't forget the stand up Binoculars around the perimeter off the grounds, we wouldn't want people feeling unwelcome around a modern up to date training ground that should have all that's expected would we?..
A way to scrape some of that geld they robbed off us back would be the pay to use Binoculars, put them in strategic places and invite people to come and watch us training!..
Starting with Derby and a very special VIP invitation for Lamps!.
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