nepal_villan Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Might have written this before - I was on the stadium tour in December and the guide said the plans were to add 2,500 seats. He then joked "no clue where they will fit them in". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just saw in that photo posted 7:27pm may 15th, my seat has now gone….wonder when they will contact us regarding the situation…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 hour ago, nepal_villan said: Might have written this before - I was on the stadium tour in December and the guide said the plans were to add 2,500 seats. He then joked "no clue where they will fit them in". Join the club. Either narrower seats (doubt it), less gangways (safety certificate?) building up ( not sure how) or lowering the pitch for a few more rows like Ibrox (expensive per seat and can't see this being done by our pre season home game). Even with this reduced target that is still about a 5% uplift in capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaoDeMings Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 19 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Join the club. Either narrower seats (doubt it), less gangways (safety certificate?) building up ( not sure how) or lowering the pitch for a few more rows like Ibrox (expensive per seat and can't see this being done by our pre season home game). Even with this reduced target that is still about a 5% uplift in capacity. Rail seating increases capacity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, DaoDeMings said: Rail seating increases capacity It doesn't. It is the same ratio as a seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, DaoDeMings said: Rail seating increases capacity I believe this has been debunked, but it does make smaller seats palatable as the presumption is that supporters will be standing most of the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaoDeMings Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 3 minutes ago, Captain_Townsend said: It doesn't. It is the same ratio as a seat. Oh, fair enough. From everything I've read I got the impression that rail seating is a more efficient use of space and can increase capacity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 5 minutes ago, DaoDeMings said: Rail seating increases capacity No it's a 1:1 replacement in the current regs. No uplift in capacity, purely a safety and fan choice decision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 15/05/2024 at 21:43, sidcow said: I could totally see these were just ordinary fans who wanted somewhere a bit nicer to be pre match and half time in more comfortable surroundings, casual dining and drinking. And they're prepared to pay a bit more for it. It's never going to completely displace every day fans because there just aren't enough of those people around to fill all the lounges. But there are plenty. I honestly do think it's a missed gap in the market and good luck to them. With our increased profile, there is definitely an opportunity in Birmingham. It's a quick and cheapish way to increase our revenue per match; especially with the Champions League this season where hospitality will definitely sell out. My Brother in Law works in a London law firm. If Fulham are playing midweek, management go to a game (some don't even like football), indulge in hospitality, write it off. Fulham making an easy £3/400 per person for a random midweek game against Bournemouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 27 minutes ago, nepal_villan said: I believe this has been debunked, but it does make smaller seats palatable as the presumption is that supporters will be standing most of the match. What would be the point of smaller seats if you don't get to put more in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 49 minutes ago, nepal_villan said: I believe this has been debunked, but it does make smaller seats palatable as the presumption is that supporters will be standing most of the match. Smaller seats will be ok as won't be able to afford to eat after the increases, so arses will be smaller 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Looks like half the top their of north stand seats are gone to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 5 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: Looks like half the top their of north stand seats are gone to be replaced. Gonna say seen this pic on Twitter, half the top tier looks gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 18 Moderator Share Posted May 18 Plenty going on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Surprised we haven't flogged the seats 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nick76 Posted May 18 Popular Post Share Posted May 18 17 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Plenty going on. Yep, more work on the Holte End as it’s being dismantled at the same time to allow more corporate hospitality in the Upper Holte through the middle… 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 9 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Plenty going on. Get yer seats, get yer seats, minimum legroom, get yer seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 9 hours ago, VillaJ100 said: Surprised we haven't flogged the seats Rhe restricted view ones are £1 cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted May 19 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19 9 hours ago, VillaJ100 said: Surprised we haven't flogged the seats The lady who does the tours - Diane I think her name is - I follow on Twitter and a few people have mentioned this as they wanted to buy their seat. She responded by saying they’re being donated to charities somewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted May 19 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19 What is rail seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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