SUFC: The Future The regeneration of Roots Hall

[Crowstone Crevette]

here's a photo of "The Big Shed". It's not affiliated with Notts County specifically and benefits from serving both clubs and the cricket ground too.

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@WhiteNoise so where exactly is this situated? That's Nottingham Forest red being warn in the picture. Is it on a site somewhere between the three grounds?

 

[WhiteNoise]

@WhiteNoise so where exactly is this situated? That's Nottingham Forest red being warn in the picture. Is it on a site somewhere between the three grounds?

Literally next door to the county ground. City ground is across the river a 5 min walk away, along with Trent bridge

 

[stewart]

weare Aussie owned , so Kangaroo steaks , platypus burgers , Shrimp on the bbq and off course a good old pie and sauce goes down well with a Victoria bitter,. Ill go get my coat .

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

I think we're getting ahead of ourselves. Lets start with onions in the burgers and take it from there. Small moves...

Agreed. Again last match there was no Bovril, so had to settle for a very watery hot chocolate for £2.20 (I think). Wouldn’t take much to upgrade what we already have or add stuff to the menu. I do think the beer tent with links to local pubs/breweries would be great.

These things are small but would make a massive difference and might even persuade people back, or turn a few of those 2/3 games a season types into regulars.

 

[GBJ]

The reality is, if the pubs don’t want to lose trade, they’ll have to find a way of competing.

This is something we should all welcome as it can only lead to better choices and more options for all of us.

 

[Rob1920]

I would certainly go more than I have in recent years if the overall experience was better in terms of food & drink availability, unobstructed view etc.

 

[DoDTS]

I remember going to Lincoln many years ago on a bitterly cold day and they listed soup. "What flavour soup have you got?" I asked "what do you want?" they replied, then opened a draw and had a full array of packet soups. I made my choice they opened the packet added hot water and I had a very warming drink.

Simple but effective

 

[OldBlueLady]

Agreed. Again last match there was no Bovril, so had to settle for a very watery hot chocolate for £2.20 (I think). Wouldn’t take much to upgrade what we already have or add stuff to the menu. I do think the beer tent with links to local pubs/breweries would be great.

These things are small but would make a massive difference and might even persuade people back, or turn a few of those 2/3 games a season types into regulars.

I get what you're saying, but the way they are currently doing drinks is far more cost effective than the pre-measured ones. With proper training, the instant hot chocolate and coffee would be far better commercially. You could do Bovril like that too.

Incidentally, I've not had a problem with the burgers in the West for some time, they're usually fresh by the time we get round there and there are always onions on offer! Having said that, the food choices could definitely be improved.

 

[Ex-SouthendUnitedEmployee]

I've mentioned in a previous thread, but we could do what Birmingham have been doing, whereby they invite several different street vendors for each game. The Menu's go up on socials prior to the game and it's well advertised, helps local businesses get their names out there, club gets a fee for the 'pitch' and decent food all round. Each game you invite different vendors, and ensure its marketed to support.

 

[GBJ]

I've mentioned in a previous thread, but we could do what Birmingham have been doing, whereby they invite several different street vendors for each game. The Menu's go up on socials prior to the game and it's well advertised, helps local businesses get their names out there, club gets a fee for the 'pitch' and decent food all round. Each game you invite different vendors, and ensure its marketed to support.

West Ham have a slightly similar setup, with vendors dotted around their concourse/stadium.

Admittedly I’ve only been there once (which was for a concert last summer, not football), so I don’t know if these vendors are the same every week, but the prices were ridiculous which put me and I dare say many other off.

I found this pic from last month. Whatever we do at RH, the pricing needs to be realistic otherwise the whole thing will fall flat on its face.

 

[Crawliano]

West Ham have a slightly similar setup, with vendors dotted around their concourse/stadium.

Admittedly I’ve only been there once (which was for a concert last summer, not football), so I don’t know do these vendors are the same every week, but the prices were ridiculous which put me and I dare say many other off.

I found this pic from last month. Whatever we do at RH, the pricing needs to be realistic otherwise the whole thing will fall flat on its face.

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What seriously boils my **** here is that the price of a 330ml bottle of 0% is the same as a pint of 4.7% lager. It's stupid encouragement of drinking because you're getting better "value".

These days I like to mix it up and have a few 0%s alongside my not 0%s but coming out at something equivalent to £11.20 a pint, I know which one I'd be opting for.

Sorry - totally off topic, but it proper gets me how people are essentially "punished" for not drinking alcohol and then on the other hand you just hear how bad the Brits are for drinking etc

 

[defender05]

I get what you're saying, but the way they are currently doing drinks is far more cost effective than the pre-measured ones. With proper training, the instant hot chocolate and coffee would be far better commercially. You could do Bovril like that too.

Incidentally, I've not had a problem with the burgers in the West for some time, they're usually fresh by the time we get round there and there are always onions on offer! Having said that, the food choices could definitely be improved.

I'm sorry but how much training do you need to pour hot water into a plastic cup with the hot chocolate/coffee etc already in the bottom and stir it.

 

[GBJ]

I'm sorry but how much training do you need to pour hot water into a plastic cup with the hot chocolate/coffee etc already in the bottom and stir it.

Don’t forget, most disposable coffee cups come with a “Warning: Contents may be hot” print/stamp on them.

Never underestimate the stupidity of human beings.

 

[RHB]

Don’t forget, most disposable coffee cups come with a “Warning: Contents may be hot” print/stamp on them.

Never underestimate the stupidity of human beings.

We made the mistake of buying our coffee from the West Stand food bar once. I'm pretty certain that I now have no finger prints whatsoever as the disposable cups were so thin and the liquid inside so hot that those beakers had my finger tips welded to the outside of them. Makes burglary a lot easier now though.

 

[TITSUP]

We made the mistake of buying our coffee from the West Stand food bar once. I'm pretty certain that I now have no finger prints whatsoever as the disposable cups were so thin and the liquid inside so hot that those beakers had my finger tips welded to the outside of them. Makes burglary a lot easier now though.

I had to go to first aid once as the lid came off the cup and the coffee scalded me This was in the East Stand.

 

[londonblue]

I had to go to first aid once as the lid came off the cup and the coffee scalded me This was in the East Stand.

Funnily enough I had the same in 2012 at Eton Dorney whilst watching the Olympic kayaking.

 

[RHB]

We made the mistake of buying our coffee from the West Stand food bar once. I'm pretty certain that I now have no finger prints whatsoever as the disposable cups were so thin and the liquid inside so hot that those beakers had my finger tips welded to the outside of them. Makes burglary a lot easier now though.

I had to go to first aid once as the lid came off the cup and the coffee scalded me This was in the East Stand.

Funnily enough I had the same in 2012 at Eton Dorney whilst watching the Olympic kayaking.

Beware SUFC and chums Coffee

 

[mark387]

What seriously boils my **** here is that the price of a 330ml bottle of 0% is the same as a pint of 4.7% lager. It's stupid encouragement of drinking because you're getting better "value".

These days I like to mix it up and have a few 0%s alongside my not 0%s but coming out at something equivalent to £11.20 a pint, I know which one I'd be opting for.

Sorry - totally off topic, but it proper gets me how people are essentially "punished" for not drinking alcohol and then on the other hand you just hear how bad the Brits are for drinking etc

To be fair whilst it is irritating, depending on their suppliers both products could actually carry a similar cost. To hand my supplier lists prices per 330ml bottle vary wildly from 50p a bottle ex vat from a cash and carry up to a whopping £1.25 per 330ml bottle ex vat from an on trade supplier. Whilst Amstel I'm seeing prices ranging from £1.15 per 568ml up to £2.27 per 568ml.

Though they are more than likely just fleecing customers

 

[Hooly]

I remember leaving my plastic fork for too long in a pie at the ground a few years ago to discover the prongs had melted!!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

I remember leaving my plastic fork for too long in a pie at the ground a few years ago to discover the prongs had melted!!

That hasn’t happened for a while. I presume they turned down the temperature to save money.