Expanding the ground...... do we need 35,000 capacity?

From the AGM the proposals are that we need a 35,000 ground for the prem but we would need at least 2 years in the prem to think about it.

As pointed out the "extra tier" is a non-starter with the best option is to knock down the whole stand and start again.
The cost is estimated at 20 million and would need 9 years to break even.
Thats 9 years of filling it....... probably not likley in the champs.

Here are some cheaper suggestions to increase our match day capacity.

Our REAL matchday capacity is currently around 26,500

If we could move away fans into a corner we could reclaim the 3-400 wasted seats in the jarrolds used to divide fans.

Would a cheaper option be to buy all the remaining ownership in the hotel and then build a new corner stand in front of it giving us and extra 2-3000.
(maybe even a temp stand there could be an option for certian fixtures)

This could bring the REAL matchday capacity up closer to 30,000 for a fraction of the estimated 20 million and none of the hassle of losing the main stand for a period of time.

I would think 30,000 is more than enough in the prem for most fixtures.

I think most people who want a ticket will get one.

Posted By: usacanary on January 20th 2011 at 17:39:29

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Expanding the ground...... do we need 35,000 capacity? (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 20, 17:39:29
- OK, found the answer........... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 20, 18:36:31
  - The Jarrold is super-flexible anyway. (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jan 20, 18:42:30
- "If we could move away fans into a corner we could reclaim the 3-400 wasted seats" (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jan 20, 18:00:02
  - obviously on full tilt ^^^ (NCFC) - Ralf Scrampton, Jan 20, 19:15:34
    - a brick wall would stop everyone in the area from seeing what was going on (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 20, 21:48:18
  - similar crossed my mind (NCFC) - harry boulders, Jan 20, 18:17:39
    - I dont know what the prem rules are on away supporters? (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 20, 18:20:51
      - 10% I believe, if they are asked for. (n/m) (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jan 20, 18:37:00
    - they will not pull that Hotel down though (NCFC) - Brandonio, Jan 20, 18:19:05
      - Have a lovely ol fire then ;) (n/m) (NCFC) - harry boulders, Jan 20, 18:19:41
        
        Doomy Cunt's fault innit (n/m) (NCFC) - harry boulders, Jan 20, 18:21:08
        
        it was clearly an accident (NCFC) - Brandonio, Jan 20, 18:20:49
  - the main point is (NCFC) - Brandonio, Jan 20, 18:17:18
    - 35k may be too much for some / most games but (NCFC) - doncoop, Jan 20, 18:36:41
      - we could build a structure directly ABOVE the pitch and dangle thousands of supporters (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 20, 18:42:36
        
        excellent idea (NCFC) - Brandonio, Jan 20, 18:44:17
        
        I can't wait to watch my first game hanging from the roof (n/m) (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 20, 18:45:23
        
        Oh, I forgot to say they'd have tubes attached leading to the refreshment areas (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 20, 18:47:32
    - agreed.......... 35,000 is just a step too far....... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 20, 18:25:22
  - what do the current corners hold? (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 20, 18:17:02
    - Yep, 35k is a lot. He is saying that from a self-sustaingin club perspective (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jan 20, 18:40:39
      - That doesnt make sense to me because............... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 20, 19:00:39
- Family Sex Bucket. (NCFC) - tudders, Jan 20, 17:52:38

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