SUFC: The Future The regeneration of Roots Hall

[Strykr]

Hope so, the west toilets especially up the W Block end are a genuine hazzard

Someone should just roll a grenade in and be done with it.

 

[essexshrimper]

Someone should just roll a grenade in and be done with it.

Sounds like a job for @Mad Cyril

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Instead of rotating the pitch has anyone thought about rotating the stands?

If we're losing 1-0 at home to Braintree and not looking like getting back into it, the ability to rotate the stands so we're all upside down facing the other way will come in dead handy.

 

[Tommy2holes]

Heard a rumour that as of Saturday we only had a safety cert for the east stand and the 3 others haven't yet been signed off.

I'm sure they will be soon

 

[OldBlueLady]

Anyone know of any work in the west.
Toilets
sprucing up bars/facilities etc

Toilets have been a key focus for immediate spending. This is likely to have been a patch job for the time being.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Heard a rumour that as of Saturday we only had a safety cert for the east stand and the 3 others haven't yet been signed off.

I'm sure they will be soon

I don't think that's a rumour, the stands are always certified separately and, with two weeks still before the season starts, there's plenty of time. The East naturally had to be done for the Gillingham match.

We have suggested to the Club that they call on the greater SUFC supporting public for another community day spruce up and the ball is in their court at the moment.

 

[BoyWonder2]

Heard a rumour that as of Saturday we only had a safety cert for the east stand and the 3 others haven't yet been signed off.

I'm sure they will be soon

That’s what I was suggesting about the Gills game potentially not going ahead…

 

[SUFCGoals]

Heard a rumour that as of Saturday we only had a safety cert for the east stand and the 3 others haven't yet been signed off.

I'm sure they will be soon

But Gills fans were in the North?

 

[North Banker]

I don't think that's a rumour, the stands are always certified separately and, with two weeks still before the season starts, there's plenty of time. The East naturally had to be done for the Gillingham match.

Indeed this was heavily implied when the club announced ticket sales for Gillingham:

Only the Foxhie East Stand and the Solopress North Bank (for away supporters) will be open for this fixture. Work is ongoing on the Gilbert & Rose Stand and the South Stand to ensure that these areas will be ready for the York City game on Saturday, 10 August, as we expect a bumper crowd for the opening fixture.

(At least, this is what I assumed they were referring to when I read it, given last minute safety certificate work has now become a core part of our pre-season)

 

[Dutch Branch]

many supporters have had a fall on those East Stand stairs over the years the sooner it`s all pulled down and rebuilt the better

A chair lift might be more appropriate in some cases . I’ve seen a few fragile folk go flying over the years.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Indeed this was heavily implied when the club announced ticket sales for Gillingham:

(At least, this is what I assumed they were referring to when I read it, given last minute safety certificate work has now become a core part of our pre-season)

It may well be that there is not "safety" work going on but simply work; improving toilets, food etc AND a safety inspection can not be expected to be satisfactory for any unfinished project.
I don't read any "last minute" stuff into it, just working, knowing there is over a week+ before first game.
#nopanic

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

A chair lift might be more appropriate in some cases . I’ve seen a few fragile folk go flying over the years.

The stewards are generally very understanding and a few regular, long time, mobility challenged folk are allowed in via the grounds persons gap and then to their seats which are closer to the front of the stands.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

I've just watched this video again about the transformation of Fratton Park (featuring our very own @Sherif H !)

It's worth watching as it looks like Portsmouth faced many similar issues there to the ones we face at Roots Hall - principally reduced capacity due to ground safety issues.

Let's hope COSU are talking to Sherif's guys as they clearly know their stuff and I'm sure learned a lot from the Fratton Park experience that could be used in the transformation of Roots Hall.

 

[Ramsdenblue]

Was it mentioned before that either Tom Lawrence, or Justin went down to Fratton with Sherif H.

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

Was it mentioned before that either Tom Lawrence, or Justin went down to Fratton with Sherif H.

Maybe Sherif's been busy drawing up the plans and that why we haven't heard from him as much?

 

[united we stand]

Was it mentioned before that either Tom Lawrence, or Justin went down to Fratton with Sherif H.

I didn’t know that, very positive news.
I also love the idea of using experts who are also fans.

I've just watched this video again about the transformation of Fratton Park (featuring our very own @Sherif H !)

It's worth watching as it looks like Portsmouth faced many similar issues there to the ones we face at Roots Hall - principally reduced capacity due to ground safety issues.

Let's hope COSU are talking to Sherif's guys as they clearly know their stuff and I'm sure learned a lot from the Fratton Park experience that could be used in the transformation of Roots Hall.

worth looking at their website for more examples of their work

Stadium Solutions | Expert Stadium Construction & Redevelopment

From 50 seat grandstands to major stadium redevelopment, we have the solution for your club. Our range of services allows your stadium to grow with your club.

stadiumsolutions.co.uk

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

I didn’t know that, very positive news.
I also love the idea of using experts who are also fans.

worth looking at their website for more examples of their work

Stadium Solutions | Expert Stadium Construction & Redevelopment

From 50 seat grandstands to major stadium redevelopment, we have the solution for your club. Our range of services allows your stadium to grow with your club.

stadiumsolutions.co.uk

I think @Sherif H mentioned the Bristol Rovers example on here previously and I thought their new stand looks like a similar size to the North Bank.

One of the big challenges though will be that it seems we will need to totally knock down and rebuild the East Stand. As this is currently the only place for hospitality at the moment we will need something else in the interim - possibly for a whole season. The North would probably be the best location for this too as there don’t really seem to be any feasible options for this in the South or West.

 

[Barling Magna]

Sun in goalkeepers eyes though, same as at Wembley and Old Trafford:

Not a problem at Old Trafford. It's always raining.

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

Let’s all remember that COSU FC Limited have been in charge properly for about five minutes, and already great strides have been made in brining the Home of the Thames Estuary Galacticos up to some sort of standard worthy of the name. RH is old, it has not been maintained so let’s give them a break and see how good in comparison the old girl looks like at the end of the season when proper plans can be implemented.

At the moment, we are still fire fighting to ensure we can have as bigger capacity as possible for the opening game and am sure (as posters such as @Cricko and @OldBlueLady have already said) plans are afoot but will take time to implement.

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

But Gills fans were in the North?

They're expendable!