Stadium Updates (All Clubs) [Archive] - Page 2

GalwayFrancis

12/10/2006, 10:44 PM

Cobh Ramblers are to build a new 900 seat stand on one side of the ground where the small shed is now, they say it should be ready before next season.

sounds good, let us know if they come out with any images of the proposed stand.

Macy

13/10/2006, 7:18 AM

There was an announcement a few months back but things appear to have gone quiet.
I'm sure they'll be another announcement, probably at yet another site, before the end of the year - they'll have to at least give the impression something is happening to meet the infrastructure requirements.

Peadar

13/10/2006, 8:40 AM

Turners Cross "Shed" update:
Picture #1 (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/ccfcshop/pics1013.jpg)
Picture #2 (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/ccfcshop/pics1012.jpg)

*EDIT: More pictures on the Official Cork City FC website... (http://corkcityfc.ie/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=172)

BohsPartisan

13/10/2006, 9:28 AM

Good stuff, the place looks miserable since the Shed was knocked.

bohsmug

13/10/2006, 10:33 AM

Jerry The Saint

13/10/2006, 10:33 AM

I'm sure they'll be another announcement, probably at yet another site, before the end of the year - they'll have to at least give the impression something is happening to meet the infrastructure requirements.

This league is built on dubious announcements - if you laid all the press releases on stadium development plans end-to-end it would probably eh, be an incredible waste of time and effort.

To be fair, Cork, Sligo and Longford (when there's a UEFA cup game to be played) seem to have the best record of actually going ahead and building things rather than just talking about it all the time. Credit is also due to Bray who have done a good job of getting basic, but generally adequate, facilities in place unlike most clubs who come out with grand plans that never see the light of day.

Peadar

13/10/2006, 10:39 AM

Are there any pictures of what it should look like when completed?

It's going to look like our main stand.
There was a thread on here somewhere with a link to the plans.
I'll dig it out for you.

A face

13/10/2006, 10:46 AM

The precast concrete is currently being installed at the Shed end of Turners Cross.

Have a look see !! (http://corkcityfc.ie/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=172)

bohsmug

13/10/2006, 10:49 AM

It's going to look like our main stand.
There was a thread on here somewhere with a link to the plans.
I'll dig it out for you.

Cheers

Peadar

13/10/2006, 10:50 AM

Have a look see !! (http://corkcityfc.ie/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=172)

So good, it was worth posting again, face. ;)

*EDIT: Scroll all the way down to the bottom of this page (http://www.iwoto.com/theshed.htm) to see the plans.

SPXcyan

13/10/2006, 12:38 PM

for ffff... right.. well screw that so!!

Poor Student

16/10/2006, 3:43 PM

Planning permission has been granted for the Belfield Bowl.

Magicme

17/10/2006, 10:04 AM

I see our upgrading works on the stadium itself are starting soon. Will be great when they are finished.

manic da hoop

17/10/2006, 10:06 AM

.....what do they entail?

Magicme

17/10/2006, 10:37 AM

As am not involved in that part of the club dont know that much bout it but do know that it involves upgrading safety features such as crush barriers etc. I havent been at many meetings so dont really know what is happening at the mo but do know that in the next few weeks the work to make CHP one of the most pleasant grounds in the Country are commencing!

NY Hoop

17/10/2006, 10:49 AM

Fair play. As you come into the ground that should be terraced really.

KOH

dubman

17/10/2006, 10:53 AM

is there any news on pats at al about ground works?

Magicme

17/10/2006, 11:13 AM

Fair play. As you come into the ground that should be terraced really.

KOH

As far as I know it will all be tarmaced and looking much tidier.

NY Hoop

17/10/2006, 11:44 AM

You cant put crush barriers on tarmacadam! Given that it is a slope terracing would be idea there like it is at Harps.

KOH

Magicme

17/10/2006, 6:10 PM

Sorry I meant crush barriers at the turnstiles but they may be doing something like that inside....as I said am not privy to the plans at the moment but I do know that there are loads of things being done to make it safer and more pleasant.

mr.untitled

18/10/2006, 1:54 PM

anouncement on our new stadium

http://www.irishfootienetwork.com/viewtopic.php?t=5104&sid=5da6ea1511e4d02b879e1efa6bde99f5

Mr A

18/10/2006, 1:57 PM

So Drogheda haven't even gone for planning yet- they have a long way to go yet methinks. In fairness the money seems to be there so they should get there in the end.

holidaysong

18/10/2006, 3:31 PM

So Drogheda haven't even gone for planning yet- they have a long way to go yet methinks. In fairness the money seems to be there so they should get there in the end.

Will the ground be built before the money runs out though? :eek: :D

Peadar

22/11/2006, 10:52 AM

Some recent pictures (http://eshare.hpphoto.com/FilmStripHome.aspx?JobID=429c3358-2128-4a31-b213-c8c1a1986576&SKU=HP) of developments at Turners Cross.

Terry

22/11/2006, 10:54 AM

Heard that construction of the new stand in terryland si to begin on the 27/11, will try and get some photos when it happens. they are saying that it is close to the same design as the main stand in turners cross.

monkey magic

22/11/2006, 1:16 PM

Some recent pictures (http://eshare.hpphoto.com/FilmStripHome.aspx?JobID=429c3358-2128-4a31-b213-c8c1a1986576&SKU=HP) of developments at Turners Cross.

looks good! i know its prob been mentioned before but whats the capacity?
it looks a bit smaller than i thought it would be...

Peadar

22/11/2006, 1:32 PM

looks good! i know its prob been mentioned before but whats the capacity?

As far as I remember, the capacity is 1,470
It's big enough.
Our seated capacity in the ground will be in the region of 7,000

DmanDmythDledge

22/11/2006, 1:40 PM

Are there plans to have covered seating all around Turner's Cross eventually?

razor

22/11/2006, 1:42 PM

Are there plans to have covered seating all around Turner's Cross eventually?Yes, the next big project is to cover the St Annes End.

BohsFans

22/11/2006, 5:56 PM

any pics of Athlone's new place?

also will the new stand in Turners Cross have fully covered seating. Unlike the main stand if you know what I mean.

Philly

22/11/2006, 6:15 PM

Judging by the pictures - no....

The roof slants up a lot and doesn't cover a lot of the seats closer to the pitch.

1 9 2 8

22/11/2006, 6:41 PM

Corks Citys new shed looks a lot like our main stand.

The Shed End in the Showgrounds is to be demolished next season and replaced with a new stand

Philly

22/11/2006, 6:51 PM

How many "shed ends" are there going to be left?

Kingdom

22/11/2006, 9:31 PM

Tawdy, the capacity of the current stand is 1275. The new stand will hold 1680 seats which will bring the covered seating capacity up to 2955. I cant see why not that WUFC can get a long term lease on the RSC. There is ample space for further development but only the right of the existing stand and behind the country goal.

As I mentioned on BTID before there is enough space to add another 750 seats (3 rows) onto the existing stand and the erection of a curved terracing (uncovered seating) for 2000 spectators which will bring seated capacity up to 5700 enabling the RSC to hold European games and underage internationals.

As I said, this is all furtehr down the line but if WUFC manage to get a medium to long term lease on the RSC, there is no reason why it cant happen.

A relevant point here; did anyone see Cagliari's ground the last couple of seasons? Its the ground where we played england in Italia 90. Basically they built two square terraces (seated) behind each goal, temporary if you will, in front of the existing terrace. Didn't look great but would this be a possibility in the likes of the RSC or Morton?

Kingdom

22/11/2006, 9:53 PM

As far as I remember, the capacity is 1,470
It's big enough.
Our seated capacity in the ground will be in the region of 7,000

Peadar when is it due to be finished?

atfconline

22/11/2006, 10:35 PM

any pics of Athlone's new place?

http://www.iol.ie/~eganwd/atfc/newstadium/StandB.jpg
http://www.iol.ie/~eganwd/atfc/newstadium/StandC.jpg

Patrick Dunne

22/11/2006, 10:48 PM

Looking very well. Well done to all at Athlone.

The floodlights in Terryland are due to be re-aligned to the corners of the
ground and onto the roof of the existing stand before Christmas.

The new stand should start in the New Year.

BleusAvantTout

22/11/2006, 11:06 PM

As someone who has much more than a passing interest in football stadia - I have found this to be an excellent thread. well done to all clubs concerned!

I have been to the following Eircom League grounds: Dundalk, Drogheda, Shels, Bohs, Sligo, Finn Harps, Derry, Athlone, Longford, and the old Waterford ground in 1974 - I can't remember its name, but believe it started with a "K" (Kilsomething Park - any links?) - to see the real Blues on my 21st birthday!

BohsFans

22/11/2006, 11:12 PM

http://www.iol.ie/~eganwd/atfc/newstadium/StandB.jpg
http://www.iol.ie/~eganwd/atfc/newstadium/StandC.jpg

Congrats, looks the business!

All you need now is a team that can play a bit of football!

sonofstan

22/11/2006, 11:16 PM

and the old Waterford ground in 1974 - I can't remember its name, but believe it started with a "K" (Kilsomething Park - any links?) - to see the real Blues on my 21st birthday!

Kilcohan park

BleusAvantTout

22/11/2006, 11:24 PM

Kilcohan park

Thank you that sounds right. AFAIK Waterford beat us 1-0 in the old Texaco Cup and they had a classy English keeper whose name might have been Thomas. At my age my memory plays tricks. :) What was I saying there? ;) :o

BohsFans

22/11/2006, 11:25 PM

Thank you that sounds right. AFAIK Waterford beat us 1-0 in the old Tesco Cup and they had a classy English keeper whose name might have been Thomas. At my age my memory plays tricks. What was I saying there? ;) :o

was it not the Texaco Cup:confused:

BleusAvantTout

22/11/2006, 11:30 PM

was it not the Texaco Cup:confused:

It was indeed! :o A freudian slip, perhaps!! I've always thought about Tesco longing to become Linfield's sponsors 'cause the colours are right! That day in Waterford (07/11/1974), the game finished in very dark conditions!! :(

fbtn

23/11/2006, 12:28 AM

More good news for clubs like ourselves that have been promised money from the government

From the Irish Times

30% increase in 2007 sports funding

The Government has increased the annual sports budget to €316.87 million for 2007. This figure represents a 30 per cent increase on the figure allocated last year.

Some €87.8m is provided towards improving sporting infrastructure at local and regional level.

The redevelopment of Lansdowne Road will benefit to the tune of €76 million in 2007. By completion, the Government is expected to have contributed some €191 million towards the project with the remainder coming from both the IRFU and FAI.

Minister for Sport John O'Donoghue expects An Bord Plean�la to approve the redevelopment plans early next year and that the project will get under way later that year.

"Although it is not possible to estimate the length of time that will be required to complete the planning process, up to the present, the project has proceeded on schedule and I am hopeful that by the end of 2009, we will see the completion of the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road Stadium," he said today.

Read more
http://www.ireland.com/sports/other/2006/1116/1163060752951.html

Peadar

23/11/2006, 10:26 AM

Peadar when is it due to be finished?

Not 100% sure because the fitting out phase will take a while.
Should be ready for the Setanta Cup anyway. (C'mon Derry!)

also will the new stand in Turners Cross have fully covered seating.

In theory, yes.
See this picture. (http://eshare.hpphoto.com/LargeView.aspx?SKU=hp&JobID=429c3358-2128-4a31-b213-c8c1a1986576&back=FilmstripView&index=2)
The roof goes as far as where the front row of seats will be.