JoshOWTB Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I don't think this is the right stand for the future of the club. However, anything is better than nothing and I have added my support. Whats wrong with it? Decent capacity, can help diversify OAFC revenue stream to ensure they make money, good design (in my opinion...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Whats wrong with it? Decent capacity, can help diversify OAFC revenue stream to ensure they make money, good design (in my opinion...). It's the only side of the ground we can develop because of the space. A bigger stand would create bigger, or more, retail areas, and more room for everything else, which would bring in more revenue for the club. The corner at the RRE end should be filled in now, as it will cost far too much to do it in future, and the capacity should be at least 5000, if there is any ambition to be a Championship club. When the main stand is demolished in preparation for a new stand on that side, where will the shop, offices and changing rooms go? All this should have been incorporated in the new stand, making it into the new main stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It's the only side of the ground we can develop because of the space. A bigger stand would create bigger, or more, retail areas, and more room for everything else, which would bring in more revenue for the club. The corner at the RRE end should be filled in now, as it will cost far too much to do it in future, and the capacity should be at least 5000, if there is any ambition to be a Championship club. When the main stand is demolished in preparation for a new stand on that side, where will the shop, offices and changing rooms go? All this should have been incorporated in the new stand, making it into the new main stand I understand the stand's capacity can be expanded if and when required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz_Oafc Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Bumpage So out of over 4,000 fans, and over 150 regular users on here (must be more?) only Diego_Sideburns slystallone Lukers1 singe Daboke shaw_blue opinions4u JoshOWTB oafcmetty reeriff jimsleftfoot al_bro Gaz_Oafc HAve confirmed they signed it. A few others commenting here probably have (can you confirm?) So I can create a Planning Support Hall of Fame. Updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyOAFC Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yep, I've sent them an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Updated Bumpage So out of over 4,000 fans, and over 150 regular users on here (must be more?) only Diego_Sideburns slystallone Lukers1 singe Daboke shaw_blue opinions4u JoshOWTB oafcmetty reeriff jimsleftfoot al_bro Gaz_Oafc AnthonyOAFC Have confirmed they signed it. A few others commenting here probably have (can you confirm?) So I can create a Planning Support Hall of Fame. Updated #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 *It's the only side of the ground we can develop because of the space. A bigger stand would create bigger, or more, retail areas, and more room for everything else, which would bring in more revenue for the club. The corner at the RRE end should be filled in now, as it will cost far too much to do it in future, and the capacity should be at least 5000, if there is any ambition to be a Championship club. **When the main stand is demolished in preparation for a new stand on that side, where will the shop, offices and changing rooms go? All this should have been incorporated in the new stand, making it into the new main stand * My thoughts as well, but I suppose a lot comes down to money. The old Oldham Arena plans had a 5,200 seater Broadway Stand proposed, but it was also suggested that this could cost around £7m. ** Unless they can build a new Main/Furtherwood Road Stand in 3 months over a summer, this is a future question that has not been answered. However, I'll still write in support of the plans tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I have. Used mum's address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I understand the stand's capacity can be expanded if and when required. I think the only expansion that can be made is filling in the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marhar Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yep I've done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 bump, job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennylatics Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLatics Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancy lad Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owdumer Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Did it last week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) * My thoughts as well, but I suppose a lot comes down to money. The old Oldham Arena plans had a 5,200 seater Broadway Stand proposed, but it was also suggested that this could cost around £7m. ** Unless they can build a new Main/Furtherwood Road Stand in 3 months over a summer, this is a future question that has not been answered. However, I'll still write in support of the plans tomorrow. It's the only side of the ground we can develop because of the space. A bigger stand would create bigger, or more, retail areas, and more room for everything else, which would bring in more revenue for the club. The corner at the RRE end should be filled in now, as it will cost far too much to do it in future, and the capacity should be at least 5000, if there is any ambition to be a Championship club. When the main stand is demolished in preparation for a new stand on that side, where will the shop, offices and changing rooms go? All this should have been incorporated in the new stand, making it into the new main stand At this stage, I would say the benefits of building the planned stand outweigh the benefits of building a larger stand which a) the club would struggle to pay for and b ) would struggle to fill in the short/medium term. If we are in the position where we are filling the stand/retail spaces, we will be in a much better position to expand then, rather than build the bigger stand now. Edited February 27, 2013 by jimsleftfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I had a quick look at the 220 comments and I couldn't find one that was against the proposals. I've just added my comments in support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footy68 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have but under my Sunday name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Updated Bumpage So out of over 4,000 fans, and over 150 regular users on here (must be more?) only Diego_Sideburns slystallone Lukers1 singe Daboke shaw_blue opinions4u JoshOWTB oafcmetty reeriff jimsleftfoot al_bro Gaz_Oafc AnthonyOAFC Magic Mikey Marhar disjointed jennylatics joelatics lancy lad owdumer Mark59 footy68 . Updated 27 Feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've signed the petition in person at the club. Are you allowed/should I sign the petition online, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsChris Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 It's the only side of the ground we can develop because of the space. A bigger stand would create bigger, or more, retail areas, and more room for everything else, which would bring in more revenue for the club. The corner at the RRE end should be filled in now, as it will cost far too much to do it in future, and the capacity should be at least 5000, if there is any ambition to be a Championship club. When the main stand is demolished in preparation for a new stand on that side, where will the shop, offices and changing rooms go? All this should have been incorporated in the new stand, making it into the new main stand There's plenty of space behind the Chaddy for any future refurbishment to include offices and changing rooms, as well as further sponsors suites etc. Just look at Goodison's Park End (to our left last night). As for the shop, I'm fairly sure that will be one of the retail units in the new stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 If people can drive two cars at once, I'm sure signing two petitions doesn't matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafc88 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have signed the petition in the club shop, given a comment in support on the planning application page and sent an email to the planning guy! It's now no secret i intend to go for the super fan of the year award! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have signed the petition in the club shop, given a comment in support on the planning application page and sent an email to the planning guy! It's now no secret i intend to go for the super fan of the year award! Haha Nailed on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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