latemodelchild Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 A lick of paint, some cladding and a tidy up is all that's needed to improve the look. The pillars and concourse improvements will take a long time and a hefty investment so won't be happening any time soon, probably won't happen under Milan. He has said in the past though that we need to be proud of our home so don't be surprised to see cosmetic improvements. No doubt the pigs will then find another reason to have a go at us, having lost the league and attendances arguments recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bournemouth Owl Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) Yes its because of the West Stand, i said this was looking very tired a few months ago and got hammered by almost everyone tell me how fantastic the west stand was, but i think 3 sides of the ground does need upgrading and i think Milan has said as much. I would Start with the west stand, knock it down and build a new double decker stand with extra luxury box's in the middle, put the media center in there at one side and a police control center at the other. I would square the Kop up and re roof without those 2 large columns, this would make both ends of the ground larger and take the capacity up which we will need when we go up to the prem, Not that i have given it much thought or anything. Edited June 5, 2012 by Bournemouth Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bournemouth Owl Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) My business is a painting contractors' Maybe I should put a price in to Milan. Very nice, but in my opinion it needs a lot more than a lick of paint. Have you ever heard the term papering over the cracks. I think i would start with a pneumatic hammer not a paintbrush Edited June 5, 2012 by Bournemouth Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latemodelchild Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Looking at the stuff that needs doing in Bournemouths post above, how long would structural stuff like that take? And what would the impact be on capacity and ground access etc? If it cuts capacity then it's worth doing it while we are in this league and only attracting 25k or so, rather than restricting capacity in the prem when we would average 35k+ regardless of how the ground looks. Though the downside to that is our income is lower in this league. It's a balancing act for Milan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bournemouth Owl Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Well the plan is to do exactly as i have said, (well almost all of it) We have all seen the model, i would start sooner than later, perhaps within the next 12 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyfunk Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 You do realise we don't just turn up on site with a brush and start painting don't you?. :st2: Of course... It would take ages with just one brush, I reckon you'd come with about 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambs Owl Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 You can't beat a traditional English football stadium. All of these new identikit bowls will soon look jaded, just like parts of Hillsborough do. The difference is that all that Hillsborough needs is a lick of paint, better bogs and a decent chip stall. The new grounds need a personality. That isn't so easy to find. Agree. In his book 'Football Grounds of Britain' Simon Inglis sums it up: 'A visit to Hillsborough on a crisp, autumn afternoon remains one of the quintessential joys of English sport.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike84 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) Hillsborough is a charming old football stadium. One of a few that's really left. the west stand has a history and stigma attached to it by others. In my opinion it lets the ground down, but only cosmetically. It needs tiding up, the outside appearance addressing and it'll be a marked improvement on what is there now. There is no chance of any major structural work happening unless we get to the premiership. Even then it isn't going to be high on the list of priorities for the club or fans. Edited June 5, 2012 by mike84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Guns Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 That world cup stadium wot strafford came up with looked the business ,would like to see that happen in the next few years ,if we,get to the prem it will happen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cypress hill Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 My business is a painting contractors' Maybe I should put a price in to Milan. if i was in your business,i would do it for nowt in mi spare time thanks in advance for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bournemouth Owl Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 You wanna come and work for me... I accept your wage demands. Yes he demands to work for nothing ..... and he wont take not a penny less i tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigDave Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 That world cup stadium wot strafford came up with looked the business ,would like to see that happen in the next few years ,if when we,get to the prem it will happen.. Not standing for attitudes like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 TBH people you all know my story , well i'l just say the sight of our stadium is awsome, and when you haven't been for some time it hits you so hard when you do manage to get back ,the first glimps as you come over the top of herries road is breathtaking , yes i agree that it could do with a spruce up ,But the beauty of hillsborough will never be beaten by these soul less plastic grounds ,Having seen such as chessie , i am sorry it's a case of once seen soon forgotten , You can't say that about The old lady, long may she reign she is way in front of the plastics every inch ouses history and tradition , let her live she deserves it , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cypress hill Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 You wanna come and work for me... I accept your wage demands. i said, if i was you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Powers Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Would love to see the turf on the hill by the KOP sorted out as well. Looks very untidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy bunny Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Would love to see the weeds on the hill by the KOP sorted out as well. Looks very untidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Monkey Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 My business is a painting contractors' Maybe I should put a price in to Milan. and sub-contract some work to me please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthinrob Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 It's like comparing a shiny new tower block to Chatsworth House. That said, yeah, it is getting ready for a bit of a re-furb. I cannot see it happening until the footballing side of the 'project' is well under way though. I remember the vilification Eric Taylor received for allegedly spending on the ground at the expense of investing in the team. (The North stand was almost seen as the 8th wonder of the world at the time, being the first cantilever stand ever built), and i can't see them making the same mistake again re the issue of ground over team. Shiny new grounds are ten a penny. Old Trafford is a result of gradual re development and expansion, not an original design. Yes, ours needs a bit of work, but when you see it at games like Wycombe, it sends goose bumps down the spine. I love the place, always have, always will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowershiregreenowl Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) Who cares what hillsborough looks like it's still one of the best stadiums in the country by a mile. No other ground beats it when its rocking and bouncing.At the end of the day it doesn't matter what the away fans think it's our ground and we love it so flip em Edited June 5, 2012 by Firthparkowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Guns Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Who cares what hillsborough looks like it's still one of the best stadiums in the country by a mile. No other ground beats it when its rocking and bouncing. But all the sound goes out of the corners It's not loud enough hillsbourgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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