Breaking News Facilities Update - North Bank (NWQ)

[Kenny]

It wants to be a good burger for £9!!!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder they say, and that, to me, is very fugly. Maybe after a few pints once upon a time, but now, no thank you.

Take my money

Best burger to this day I've had at a ground was the Diamond burger at R&D. £2.50....this was 2001 though.

I just hope they're able to upscale their menu accordingly, catering for SUFC is a bigger ask than sides in the Isthmian North.

 

[It'sGrimUpNorth]

Can’t see that getting filled to many times in this League

What I don’t get though is that people are saying they won’t relocate to the NB because the view is crap, yet when we go away and get allocated the terrace behind the goal, the atmosphere is electric.
I get that away games are always going to be packed with more atmosphere as we’re all penned in together but surly the blue voice could relocate to the NB, stand and sing.
I’m sure it would fill the Hall with such a great atmosphere for the players and suck the ball into the back of the net.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

What I don’t get though is that people are saying they won’t relocate to the NB because the view is crap, yet when we go away and get allocated the terrace behind the goal, the atmosphere is electric.
I get that away games are always going to be packed with more atmosphere as we’re all penned in together but surly the blue voice could relocate to the NB, stand and sing.
I’m sure it would fill the Hall with such a great atmosphere for the players and suck the ball into the back of the net.

Let's he honest, the view in most of the ground is awful and those that sing have a greater desire to back the team rather than watch every minute of the match, so your theory is correct. The only downside is that the TBV get the west stand going, with them absent, it will be dead. Even now, if you walk past the halfway line, past the kiosk, no one sings. With TBV rellocating, we'd have three very silent stands.

 

[Smiffy]

Let's he honest, the view in most of the ground is awful and those that sing have a greater desire to back the team rather than watch every minute of the match, so your theory is correct. The only downside is that the TBV get the west stand going, with them absent, it will be dead. Even now, if you walk past the halfway line, past the kiosk, no one sings. With TBV rellocating, we'd have three very silent stands.

I don't think it does and you say as much as well. Since we set it up in 2007 the idea was to get all like minded fans together in an area that would then be the catalyst to a good atmosphere at RH. In that sense it has failed, as with the exception of W Block and perhaps some of V, the rest of the ground is largely silent the majority of the time.

I believe that could change with a TBV relocation to the North Bank. In theory the noise should travel much better around the entire ground, rather than just a couple of blocks in the West. I have sat in the East/South a couple of times and TBV sounds very muffled from there, due to the double-barrelled roof. But if you are in W Block it can sound incredibly loud at times. However, in reality, 50 away fans in the NB sound louder to the rest of RH! That's the NB acoustics for you and we need to capitalise on that.

The good thing is there are probably 500+ (In W/V Block) that enjoy getting an atmosphere going and I think if we can get all of those standing (close to the goal) in the NB regularly, then the rest of the ground will respond. It is certainly worth a go.

 

[It'sGrimUpNorth]

Let's he honest, the view in most of the ground is awful and those that sing have a greater desire to back the team rather than watch every minute of the match, so your theory is correct. The only downside is that the TBV get the west stand going, with them absent, it will be dead. Even now, if you walk past the halfway line, past the kiosk, no one sings. With TBV rellocating, we'd have three very silent stands.

I get your point, but I still think the noise generated in the NB will make up for that.
I’m sure it was the case back in the 80’s and most part of the 90’s. And hopefully more people will switch over to the NB as time goes on.
I guess I’m being over nostalgic here and wishing for days gone by to return but I just love standing, watching football as opposed to sitting.

 

[It'sGrimUpNorth]

I don't think it does and you say as much as well. Since we set it up in 2007 the idea was to get all like minded fans together in an area that would then be the catalyst to a good atmosphere at RH. In that sense it has failed, as with the exception of W Block and perhaps some of V, the rest of the ground is largely silent the majority of the time.

I believe that could change with a TBV relocation to the North Bank. In theory the noise should travel much better around the entire ground, rather than just a couple of blocks in the West. I have sat in the East/South a couple of times and TBV sounds very muffled from there, due to the double-barrelled roof. But if you are in W Block it can sound incredibly loud at times. But in reality 50 away fans in the NB sound louder to the rest of RH! That's the NB acoustics for you.

The good thing is there are probably 500+ (In W/V Block) that enjoy getting an atmosphere going and I think if we can get all of those standing (close to the goal) in the NB regularly, then the rest of the ground will respond. It is certainly worth a go.

Exactly my point. Hopefully supporters are willing to at least give it a go.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

I don't think it does and you say as much as well. Since we set it up in 2007 the idea was to get all like minded fans together in an area that would then be the catalyst to a good atmosphere at RH. In that sense it has failed, as with the exception of W Block and perhaps some of V, the rest of the ground is largely silent the majority of the time.

I believe that could change with a TBV relocation to the North Bank. In theory the noise should travel much better around the entire ground, rather than just a couple of blocks in the West. I have sat in the East/South a couple of times and TBV sounds very muffled from there, due to the double-barrelled roof. 50 away fans in the NB sound louder!

The good thing is there are probably 500+ (In W/V Block) that enjoy getting an atmosphere going and I think if we can get all of those standing in the NB regularly, then the rest of the ground will respond. It is certainly worth a go.

I agree, the NB sounds better without a doubt. When I said the W block gets the west going, I meant only slightly, hence why I said about past the halfway line, it's muted.

Like you say, a handful can make more impact compared to a huge following if that following isn't prepared to sing. Rochdale away was far better than Barnet away. Just like home games. 8k crowds tend to be quieter than 5k night games. It's all about willingness to sing and having the confidence to do so. Hopefully with all those willing singers together in the NB, we can get that confidence in the rest of the ground.

 

[Seaside Shrimper]

I don't think it does and you say as much as well. Since we set it up in 2007 the idea was to get all like minded fans together in an area that would then be the catalyst to a good atmosphere at RH. In that sense it has failed, as with the exception of W Block and perhaps some of V, the rest of the ground is largely silent the majority of the time.

I believe that could change with a TBV relocation to the North Bank. In theory the noise should travel much better around the entire ground, rather than just a couple of blocks in the West. I have sat in the East/South a couple of times and TBV sounds very muffled from there, due to the double-barrelled roof. But if you are in W Block it can sound incredibly loud at times. However, in reality, 50 away fans in the NB sound louder to the rest of RH! That's the NB acoustics for you and we need to capitalise on that.

The good thing is there are probably 500+ (In W/V Block) that enjoy getting an atmosphere going and I think if we can get all of those standing (close to the goal) in the NB regularly, then the rest of the ground will respond. It is certainly worth a go.

It's actually in my top 3 things i want to experience, a game at roots hall where all home fans are so pumped that they are all singing and chanting for the majority of the game, together. I would LOVE to hear and feel what that's like!

 

[Smiffy]

It's actually in my top 3 things i want to experience, a game at roots hall where all home fans are so pumped that they are all singing and chanting for the majority of the game, together. I would LOVE to hear and feel what that's like!

I think that is very unlikely (bar the odd mad occasion like Man U/Chelsea etc)

But it is more likely should TBV relocate to the North Bank. If TBV remain in W Block, so will the atmopshere.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

I think that is very unlikely (bar the odd mad occasion like Man U/Chelsea etc)

But it is more likely should TBV relocate to the North Bank. If TBV remain in W Block, so will the atmopshere.

There have been a few games. Orient in the cup, Stevenage second leg and weirdly the game that stands out was the second leg against Burton. The atmosphere that day was incredible, especially when Leonard's goal went in.

Are there any TBV representatives on here to discuss if they have all had a chat about what their potential plans are? Also, I'm sure plenty of other fans around the ground may wish to relocate to the NB but may have ST's, so be interesting to see how this can be managed logistically.

 

[* ORM *]

Out of interest how much is a RH burger these days. Never ceases to amaze me why people buy food at football grounds.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Out of interest how much is a RH burger these days. Never ceases to amaze me why people buy food at football grounds.

It’s a fiver. Some grounds sell much better quality food, sadly we have a way to go. Hoping COSU can make changes soon.

 

[in the know]

If you want it without the botulism I believe it’s £5.75. The standard one with onions on lucky visits is £5

 

[Seaside Shrimper]

I think that is very unlikely (bar the odd mad occasion like Man U/Chelsea etc)

But it is more likely should TBV relocate to the North Bank. If TBV remain in W Block, so will the atmopshere.

It does seem a little strange to me that we 'only' have a few hundred fans wanting to sing and chant out of 7k or so.

I went to an Arsenal game recently and the 2 ends were chanting to each other, and there were so many songs that the whole ground joined in on.

That is the only top flight game ive ever been to, but it did impress me. It did make me wonder why it isn't similar with a crowd closer together and to the pitch

 

[sufc4life21]

It does seem a little strange to me that we 'only' have a few hundred fans wanting to sing and chant out of 7k or so.

I went to an Arsenal game recently and the 2 ends were chanting to each other, and there were so many songs that the whole ground joined in on.

That is the only top flight game ive ever been to, but it did impress me. It did make me wonder why it isn't similar with a crowd closer together and to the pitch

Let's be honest Southend fans in general aren't the most passionate of fans, not a criticism just a fact. Plenty of Southend games I've been to over the years where I've sat there in silence with only handful of fans wanting to make the difference that includes away games. Will the north bank ignite fans passion for getting behind the team? who knows time will tell but it will give roots hall a voice behind the goal which Southend lack in regards to home backing.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Grounds that have two "singing" areas sing at each other as you said Seaside Shrimper, can get the ground going. In the late seventies there used to be a little of that between the West and North Banks.

Smiffy also said that 50 away fans in the NB can rival TBV chanting from the West in noise heard around the ground.

So, would one possible solution be to split TBV into a NB section and a West section, sing at each other and together to create a more intimidating atmosphere for away "singers" to compete against?

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

It's actually in my top 3 things i want to experience, a game at roots hall where all home fans are so pumped that they are all singing and chanting for the majority of the game, together. I would LOVE to hear and feel what that's like!

The 3-3 draw v Norwich in the Championship was probably the last time. It was a night game I think which always helps the atmosphere and we took an early lead which got people going. Second half it was rocking which helped fuel the comeback.

 

[sufc4life21]

The 3-3 draw v Norwich in the Championship was probably the last time. It was a night game I think which always helps the atmosphere and we took an early lead which got people going. Second half it was rocking which helped fuel the comeback.

Only for last 20 mins but yes it was rocking. Manchester united game is the loudest I've heard roots hall made by home fans.

 

[RHB]

Let's be honest Southend fans in general aren't the most passionate of fans, not a criticism just a fact. Plenty of Southend games I've been to over the years where I've sat there in silence with only handful of fans wanting to make the difference that includes away games. Will the north bank ignite fans passion for getting behind the team? who knows time will tell but it will give roots hall a voice behind the goal which Southend lack in regards to home backing.

I'd be interested to know your definition of passionate, and why it's a fact.

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

Only for last 20 mins but yes it was rocking. Manchester united game is the loudest I've heard roots hall made by home fans.

Beating Scunthorpe at home one Friday night, the return of Sir Chrissy of Powell, this time as manager. That atmosphere was electric.