Latics_Fanatic Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 On the bright side, at least you'll be able to watch the game if you have one of those houses opposite. Those house prices will shoot right down with that view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 On the bright side, at least you'll be able to watch the game if you have one of those houses opposite. Deferred it is then. Now there's a thought!.....say ten in the front bedroom, I'll do ST for £150......happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Now there's a thought!.....say ten in the front bedroom, I'll do ST for £150......happy days. Will you throw in a pie and a pint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Will you throw in a pie and a pint? I'll get 5......no need to change traditions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Sign a deal with Pukka for their Balti pies and you're on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsrblue Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I'm intrigued around the plans for broadcasting and TV pictures. They don't seem to be part of the new stand either. I would think that the cameras etc will move to the main stand, to show off our spanking new Broadway Stand. They could use the directors seating area or behind it, after all the directors and guests etc will be sitting in luxury in the new boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I would think that the cameras etc will move to the main stand, to show off our spanking new Broadway Stand. They could use the directors seating area or behind it, after all the directors and guests etc will be sitting in luxury in the new boxes. Will the current camera position be able to remain once the building work starts? Maybe have the cameraman on top of one of the portakabins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I would think that the cameras etc will move to the main stand, to show off our spanking new Broadway Stand. They could use the directors seating area or behind it, after all the directors and guests etc will be sitting in luxury in the new boxes. It was more the season of building that I had in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Now there's a thought!.....say ten in the front bedroom, I'll do ST for £150......happy days. I was just thinking, you will have trouble stalking new signings if they go in the other way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I was just thinking, you will have trouble stalking new signings if they go in the other way I know, maybe time for a move?....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Are the fans invited to attend like last time. Loved all the fans booing the council members who rejected Anyone can attend the meeting. It starts at 6:00pm in the Crompton Suite, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL, and it's item 8 on the Agenda - Note: the first 5 items are formalities which won't take more than a few minutes. http://committees.ol...s.aspx?MId=4326 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 If this new stand ever see's the light of day the main stand will surely be bulldozed. Back to three sides for another 7/8 years!! To be honest I don't think that's a bad thing. Both the main stand and the chaddy need bulldozing with the biggest bulldozer we can afford. I don't think playing with three sides will be as bad when one of the sides is brand new. And if it is knocked down, would remove any temptation to do an 'on the cheap' refurbishment job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Less than 2,300 fans I am deeply disapointed with the size of this stand and I think in just a few years this will be considered an opportunity missed. Having said that I can not see a problem with getting it approved by the council. Originally would have agreed with this. However - The main stand at the moment probably only covers 2/3 of the pitch. Bearing in mind that both of the corner boxes will probs go once current main stand are rebuilt and new stand go up, any new stand replacing the current main stand will cover more of the pitch and will be a bigger capacity than what the main stand is now, making up for this stand maybe being a bit on the small side. - if it got to the stage where we really needed extra seats and had the money to do so, an extra tier could easily be added to the current RRE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_balls Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) If this new stand ever see's the light of day the main stand will surely be bulldozed. Back to three sides for another 7/8 years!! The idea wasn't just to build one new stand anyway, it was to gradually replace all 4 over a period of time. If (and it's a big if) we do become successful on the pitch and actually get promoted there would be nothing to say we couldn't continue that plan if necessary and submit a new planning application to replace the chaddy or main stand. I think an extra 2300 seats more than covers our needs. this isn't about increasing the capacity of the ground, it's about increasing the clubs revenue. I heard Main Stand was a listed building plus they're not gonna pull that down and leave people stood on the road outside watching for free. And good luck building a new Chaddy, absolutely no chance with the houses behind now. Edited April 8, 2013 by alex_balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The idea wasn't just to build one new stand anyway, it was to gradually replace all 4 over a period of time. If (and it's a big if) we do become successful on the pitch and actually get promoted there would be nothing to say we couldn't continue that plan if necessary and submit a new planning application to replace the chaddy or main stand. I think an extra 2300 seats more than covers our needs. this isn't about increasing the capacity of the ground, it's about increasing the clubs revenue. Yup I agree, Stagger Lee doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I heard Main Stand was a listed building plus they're not gonna pull that down and leave people stood on the road outside watching for free. And good luck building a new Chaddy, absolutely no chance with the houses behind now. This was mentioned previously and i'm 99.9% sure that its not listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 . And good luck building a new Chaddy, absolutely no chance with the houses behind now. How do you come to that conclusion? Same scenario as anyone else who bought ahouse nearby, you do so knowing that you are buying a house near the football ground. As long as any new structure is of the same height/capacity or less, can't really be any complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 This was mentioned previously and i'm 99.9% sure that its not listed. it isn't listed: http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/england/oldham/oldham Always prepared to be surprised given that there is a1960s pre-fab waiting room on my train line which is listed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_balls Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 How do you come to that conclusion? Same scenario as anyone else who bought ahouse nearby, you do so knowing that you are buying a house near the football ground. As long as any new structure is of the same height/capacity or less, can't really be any complaints. Suppose there's your answer, if it was similar size, but they can't expand outwards, and despite what you say about buying a house near a ground etc, didn't the mongo NIMBY'S on Furtherwood and on the Broadway side scupper plans in the past, depsite moving in to their homes decades after the ground was built, plus where's the wonga coming from to build a new GH and Chaddy, they haven't even laid a brick on the Broadway yet (Funded in part by a sweetener / overpayment from OMBC of £5m from the Failsworth debacle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 (Funded in part by a sweetener / overpayment from OMBC of £5m from the Failsworth debacle) What? We paid £5m for that land to build a stadium, where a stadium was not allowed. So they paid it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Suppose there's your answer, if it was similar size, but they can't expand outwards, and despite what you say about buying a house near a ground etc, didn't the mongo NIMBY'S on Furtherwood and on the Broadway side scupper plans in the past, depsite moving in to their homes decades after the ground was built, plus where's the wonga coming from to build a new GH and Chaddy, they haven't even laid a brick on the Broadway yet (Funded in part by a sweetener / overpayment from OMBC of £5m from the Failsworth debacle) Outline planning permission was granted in the past for a new chaddy including the new houses, hotel etc. Assuming that the houses are not closer to the ground than before, we could still redevelop along the lines as before hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_balls Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 What? We paid £5m for that land to build a stadium, where a stadium was not allowed. So they paid it back. The land at Failsworth when "Bought" back by OMBC was worth nowhere near £5,000,000. But the sum was paid because OMBC had well and truly done Latics over with the Failsworth project, and were compensating OAFC somewhat for the debacle. Source: Many friends in the property industry who worked on Oldham Arena and Failsworth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Suppose there's your answer, if it was similar size, but they can't expand outwards, and despite what you say about buying a house near a ground etc, didn't the mongo NIMBY'S on Furtherwood and on the Broadway side scupper plans in the past, depsite moving in to their homes decades after the ground was built, plus where's the wonga coming from to build a new GH and Chaddy, they haven't even laid a brick on the Broadway yet (Funded in part by a sweetener / overpayment from OMBC of £5m from the Failsworth debacle) When the original BP scheme was put to the council in 2007 the north stand (5200 seater stand plus retail facilities) was granted full permission. The other two stands were not because of the residential dwellings, not the stands. Hence if it was just a new stand with maybe some more conferencing facilities being built, which was physically no bigger than the current chaddy end (which to be fair is already quite high as it is) then I honestly don't think NIMBYS would have a leg to stand on. If they wanted to fill the corners in with apartments however, aka Leyton Orient style, then that could be a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinodriscoll Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I heard Main Stand was a listed building plus they're not gonna pull that down and leave people stood on the road outside watching for free. And good luck building a new Chaddy, absolutely no chance with the houses behind now. just checked on the national heritage's list for listed buildings and it isnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 When the original BP scheme was put to the council in 2007 the north stand (5200 seater stand plus retail facilities) was granted full permission. The other two stands were not because of the residential dwellings, not the stands. Hence if it was just a new stand with maybe some more conferencing facilities being built, which was physically no bigger than the current chaddy end (which to be fair is already quite high as it is) then I honestly don't think NIMBYS would have a leg to stand on. If they wanted to fill the corners in with apartments however, aka Leyton Orient style, then that could be a different story. Especially if the residents are all driving two cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.