piglinbland Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Personally I think it's a cracking stand, but it was at best mediocre compared with some of the fabulous stands of the past - perhaps this tells us just how much of football's heritage has been lost. One thing about BP circa the 70's - 80's was that the layout was textbook English - ie.covered standing end, open standing end, seated side stands with standing paddocks in front. Ethnic. http://92club.blogspot.fr/2015/05/no-85-boundary-park-oldham-athletic.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 If it was extended the full length of the pitch it would be one of the most characterful stands in the country. An extra inch or two of legroom or a more comfy seat: who cares? It'd be a travesty if it was knocked down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piglinbland Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'd never considered the possibility of continuing the full length of the pitch because I assumed the cost would be prohibitive. It's a good idea though. There's quite a kink in the stand - didn't Ewood Park have something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 If it ran the full length of the pitch It could possibly have been renovated, but to extend both ends, deal with the kink and completely refurbish the interior would surely not be cost effective. Not to mention the problems encountered when adding a cantilever style roof, ie. no roof supports obstructing the view of the pitch. Its a lovely reminder of days gone by but I think it will have to be knocked down and completely redeveloped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 It houses the heartbeat and pulse of the club. We could maybe move the back room staff into the new stand. But the main entrance, changing rooms, laundry room, players lounge etc appears to be staying in the main stand. Not forgetting the tv gantry and other media stuff we have just spent loads of money updating. Maybe close the upper part next season and renovate it is the most I can see happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Sooner or later, probably sooner, it will be bulldozed and portakabins will do the job for however long. As for the heartbeat and pulse of the club? Some cramped offices and out of date changing rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Sooner or later, probably sooner, it will be bulldozed and portakabins will do the job for however long. As for the heartbeat and pulse of the club? Some cramped offices and out of date changing rooms. Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 bulldoze it - and don't waste a moment thinking about it but would love to see something using the old bricks to give the new main stand character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 bulldoze it - and don't waste a moment thinking about it but would love to see something using the old bricks to give the new main stand character Almost this. If the guts can be done without affecting the exterior than I don't see the poison change for changes sake. I'm sure more could be made of the internal space with a new build, the facilities there now are :censored:e in terms of fans and club business alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyleArmy1994 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Anyone have any pics of the main stand during 1990's and any interior images of the stand like the boxes etc. cant seem to find any good images on google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I would be absolutely gutted to see it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Richard Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Steady on, we're lucky to get the north stand up, let alone pull the George Hill down as well!!! Renovation the likely option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetramfixer Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I've always thought they'd have been better sticking away fans in there (both top and bottom) and utilising the smaller bit in the Rocky to help out/accommodate whilst any work was being carried out to it. Alas I think that due to the time and money taken to build our new stand nothing will happen anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Perimeter West Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 you cant polish a turd knock it down build build build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafc88 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 If I remember correctly (no doubt this isn't the case anymore) I'm sure the club suggested once over they would just renovate the top half the stand, gut it to just above the changing rooms etc so they could still be used on matchday. Im guessing the lower tier is fine with the more modern seating. As others have said too I would like to see it run the full length of the pitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 If I remember correctly (no doubt this isn't the case anymore) I'm sure the club suggested once over they would just renovate the top half the stand, gut it to just above the changing rooms etc so they could still be used on matchday. Im guessing the lower tier is fine with the more modern seating. As others have said too I would like to see it run the full length of the pitch! Be mint if we were allowed 'safe standing' at either end in them two unused blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Pointless having shiny new stands if your home games are against the likes of Barrow and Woking (disrespect intended) If the owner/s are planning on sticking around then need to see investment on the playing side. Edited June 28, 2015 by deyres42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'd knock it down and build a smaller version of the New North Stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Its had its day, a new stand extended to full pitch lengh including decent toilets and catering facitities for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Gut it. Rip the roof off, side walls,and everything downwards keeping literally just the outer wall. Build a new modern stand (reclaiming bits as ya go for character) using the outer wall. Would be a first in football wouldnt it? And im sure wouldnt cost that much more than throwing up a complete new build. Residents on furtherwood couldnt complain as it would stay exactly the same from street side. You could also extend each side to pitch length if you so wish. Edited June 28, 2015 by philliggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I can think of between 6 and 8 millions why it will stay as it is for sometime But if we ever get the chance bulldoze it and rebuild a new one it's a dump, I've sat in it for the past 6 years. The only redeeming feature is that the two tiered structure allows for an elevated view. Rebuild a stand that has 2 tiers and a tunnel where the players walk down the steps and that will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Perhaps one elevated stand would be cheaper and leave lots of space for retail units and club facilities beneath? Purpose built standing would be another good addition and great PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 bulldoze it - and don't waste a moment thinking about it but would love to see something using the old bricks to give the new main stand character you cant polish a turd knock it down build build build Gut it. Rip the roof off, side walls,and everything downwards keeping literally just the outer wall. Build a new modern stand (reclaiming bits as ya go for character) using the outer wall. Would be a first in football wouldnt it? And im sure wouldnt cost that much more than throwing up a complete new build. Residents on furtherwood couldnt complain as it would stay exactly the same from street side. You could also extend each side to pitch length if you so wish. Hands off - it sounds like there will only be a few hundred of us diehards next season - best view in the ground too - leave untouched until we are back in the premiership... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Anyone have any pics of the main stand during 1990's and any interior images of the stand like the boxes etc. cant seem to find any good images on google Private boxes visible as the plastic pitch is removed, Summer 1991. Summer 1994, the main stand receives a £450,000 ’upgrade’. Private boxes removed and seating is erected in the Paddock areas. Pictures courtesy of ‘Pine Villa & Oldham Athletic, A 100 year Journey’ by Stewart W. Beckett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Private boxes visible as the plastic pitch is removed, Summer 1991. Summer 1994, the main stand receives a £450,000 upgrade. Private boxes removed and seating is erected in the Paddock areas. Pictures courtesy of Pine Villa & Oldham Athletic, A 100 year Journey by Stewart W. Beckett. Good trivia question I was asked. Who was the first team to install executive boxes? Apparently the answer is us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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