HarryBosch Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I can't get worked up about how many rows/tiers(!) are planned as I'm still in the showing-arse-on-town-hall-steps frame of mind. Exactly. Lets get it built first and then we can start moaning about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 The "exec" box was being lifted today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.hill12 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 The "exec" box was being lifted today. Just moved or completely removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Removed from what I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Removed from what I saw. Just in time for it's new sponsorship... http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20130529-o2-840263.aspx (Yes, i know it means the other one, for you pedants out there...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 The corporate function room will have a capacity of 500, with the corporate seating being spread between boxes and the stand. The stand will have 11 boxes with 12 in each, so that will take up 132 of the corporate seating requirement. The remaining 368 will no doubt be central / top sections of the stand. The stand will hold 2,328 so whether that includes the boxes or not, the top 2 rows will probably be used for corporate seating (assuming we can sell 500 corporate seats) 14 rows would mean about 165-170 seats per row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 From what I could see another cabin is now in situ within the fenced off area. Signs of progress anyway however small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 At the current rate we can afford him for 1 day in 2014/15 season As long as its the day we achieve promotion to the prem that will do for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Update of progress. Exec Suite gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancy lad Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I'm not sure where this "very wet" come's from. I sit in Row C in the Main Stand and never get wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I'm not sure where this "very wet" come's from. I sit in Row C in the Main Stand and never get wet. the rain generally came into the lookers, so it goes onto the roof of the Main Stand. The roof of the lookers didn't go over all the paddock either, and the new stand doesn't look like it will do either. brings back memories of getting soaked to the point that standing to cheer a goal wasn't worth it in the Lookers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I'm not sure where this "very wet" come's from. I sit in Row C in the Main Stand and never get wet. I sat on the front row of the lookers upper for a few seasons, used to get quite wet, especially my legs. But that was because the roof stopped around level with the front of the stand, the paddock was uncovered. Provided you have someone sitting in front of you in any of the rows available I think you'll be right. But like someone else said, it's only a bit of rain, and as was discussed on a thread on here the evidence for being wet and cold giving you a cold is not conclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukers1 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I'm not sure where this "very wet" come's from. I sit in Row C in the Main Stand and never get wet. So your the one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 the rain generally came into the lookers, so it goes onto the roof of the Main Stand. The roof of the lookers didn't go over all the paddock either, and the new stand doesn't look like it will do either. brings back memories of getting soaked to the point that standing to cheer a goal wasn't worth it in the Lookers! Of course it will come out over the whole stand... Whether it protects those sitting there from rain however is another issue. It'll be too high up to make a massive difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsrblue Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) The corporate function room will have a capacity of 500, with the corporate seating being spread between boxes and the stand. The stand will have 11 boxes with 12 in each, so that will take up 132 of the corporate seating requirement. The remaining 368 will no doubt be central / top sections of the stand. The stand will hold 2,328 so whether that includes the boxes or not, the top 2 rows will probably be used for corporate seating (assuming we can sell 500 corporate seats) 14 rows would mean about 165-170 seats per row. Very good reasoning. So if this is the case, the best 368 seats wont be available for season ticket holders but on the, most likely, frequent match days when not all 368 corporate seats are required they will be available on a 1st come 1st served basis to pay on the day supporters or ST holders who don't mind changing seats for the day to get a slightly dryer and superior view. Edited May 29, 2013 by laticsrblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 the rain generally came into the lookers, so it goes onto the roof of the Main Stand. The roof of the lookers didn't go over all the paddock either, and the new stand doesn't look like it will do either. brings back memories of getting soaked to the point that standing to cheer a goal wasn't worth it in the Lookers! It would seem silly to build a stand without a proper roof. I feel this is unlikely to be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Back to the original post - I too was surprised by the capacity of the new stand. Why not build big and replace the George Hill with a smaller, cheaper single tiered stand? Get it built, nonetheless. It would cost more to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 At the current rate we can afford him for 1 day in 2014/15 season Will that be a day we have a match on or a Nando's teambuilding lunch day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) It would seem silly to build a stand without a proper roof. I feel this is unlikely to be the case. This is Oldham in general Jim, everything seems done by half measures in this town. Edited May 30, 2013 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snookmeister Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Jesus. It's not even built and we're moaning about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Website has it down as extending to the whole way of the Broadway side... Plans didn't look that way at first viewing, have things changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Very good reasoning. So if this is the case, the best 368 seats wont be available for season ticket holders but on the, most likely, frequent match days when not all 368 corporate seats are required they will be available on a 1st come 1st served basis to pay on the day supporters or ST holders who don't mind changing seats for the day to get a slightly dryer and superior view. It'll be like Wembley with the prawn sandwich brigade on the either side of the half way line, Surely because the conference facilities hold 500 that doesn't mean it will be for match days it will be just for business use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancy lad Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 So your the one... Not many of us left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsrblue Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Website has it down as extending to the whole way of the Broadway side... Plans didn't look that way at first viewing, have things changed? Check out the 4th plan down "PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN" here http://planningpa.ol...DHA_DCAPR_47909 It shows the stand reaching the goal line of the playing area but not to the edge of the Chaddy End and RRE perimeter walls. On a highly optimistic note, this could be to allow for the future filling in of the corners. Edited May 30, 2013 by laticsrblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hope this isn't how its going to be; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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